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June 16, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26m 45s

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Nick Schifrin talks with national security adviser Jake Sullivan about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Then, a look at the conservative legal challenge to an Illinois city’s groundbreaking reparations program. Plus, graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier discusses her books that try to reassure anxious adolescents that they are not alone.

Episodes

  • June 2, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 2, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E155 - 24m 9s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, why car thefts throughout America have skyrocketed over the last four years. Then, the effect of racial disparities in financial literacy on America’s widening wealth gap. Plus, the PBS NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs takes a look inside a D.C. community helping foster Black-owned businesses.

  • June 1, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 1, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E154 - 24m 9s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, what’s at stake in Mexico’s largest election ever, against a backdrop of increasing gang and cartel violence. Then, how people with disabilities are navigating relaxed COVID precautions. Plus, what’s keeping rents high and what could be done to help those struggling to find affordable housing.

  • May 31, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 31, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    S2024 E153 - 57m 46s

    Friday on the NewsHour, fresh reaction and analysis of the historic guilty verdict in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial as the former president rails against his conviction. President Biden calls on Hamas to accept Israel's latest cease-fire proposal. Plus, a preview of Mexico's election as a violent and polarized campaign season comes to a close.

  • May 30, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 30, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    S2024 E152 - 55m 27s

    Thursday on the NewsHour, former President Trump is found guilty on all counts in his criminal hush money trial. President Biden gives Ukraine permission to fire U.S. weapons into Russia. Plus, a former senior State Department official on why she resigned in protest of U.S. policy in Gaza.

  • May 26, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 26, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E148 - 26m 45s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, a science advocacy group says one of the world’s biggest meat and poultry producers is pouring pollutants into U.S. waterways. Then, how the federal government’s food assistance program isn’t keeping up with rising prices at grocery stores. Plus, Grammy-winning teacher Annie Ray discusses her inclusive approach to music education.

  • May 25, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 25, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E147 - 26m 45s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how the lasting effects of George Floyd’s death continue to shape the city of Minneapolis four years later. Then, a front-line report as depleted Ukrainian forces struggle to contain Russia’s advances. Plus, the hidden history of Anna May Wong, considered to be the first Asian American movie star, and her struggles with Hollywood’s racism.

Extras and Features

  • National security adviser Sullivan on the Gaza, Ukraine wars: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    National security adviser Sullivan on the Gaza, Ukraine wars

    S2024 E169 - 5m 43s

    Israel’s military said Sunday it will limit fighting in a small area of southern Gaza to allow the passage of aid, a move condemned by far-right members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. Meanwhile, world leaders gathered in Switzerland for a Ukraine peace summit, where national security advisor Jake Sullivan played a key role. Nick Schifrin talks with Sullivan about the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

  • How Raina Telgemeier’s books help kids handle ‘big feelings’: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Raina Telgemeier’s books help kids handle ‘big feelings’

    S2024 E169 - 7m 25s

    Graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier has been described as “like the Beatles for teenagers.” Her popular books depict feelings and emotions young people may not want to talk about with adults, like adolescent anxiety, loneliness and embarrassment. John Yang sits down with Telgemeier to discuss her work and her legions of fans.

  • News Wrap: Multiple people wounded in two weekend shootings: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Multiple people wounded in two weekend shootings

    S2024 E169 - 1m 54s

    In our news wrap Sunday, shootings in Texas and Michigan left two people dead and 15 wounded, Russian state media says security forces stormed a detention center after prisoners took two guards hostage, and an oil spill at one of Singapore’s most famous beaches is raising environmental and economic concerns.

  • A Father’s Day story of one dad’s influence on his son: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Father’s Day story of one dad’s influence on his son

    S2024 E169 - 2m 31s

    Dr. William Lynn Weaver, a renowned surgeon, helped integrate a Knoxville high school in 1964. Even in those difficult times, he felt safe and supported thanks to his father, Ted Weaver, who worked long hours as a janitor and chauffeur. In this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps, Dr. Weaver remembered his father’s influence in this 2007 conversation with his daughter, Kimberly.

  • What to know about a lawsuit against reparations in Illinois: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What to know about a lawsuit against reparations in Illinois

    S2024 E169 - 5m 39s

    In 2021, the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, became the first U.S. city to offer reparations to Black Americans for past housing discrimination. Now, a conservative legal group is challenging the program in court, saying it unconstitutionally discriminates against residents who aren’t Black. John Yang speaks with Brandis Friedman of PBS member station WTTW for more.

  • Study shows why LGBTQ+ people may have higher cancer risk: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Study shows why LGBTQ+ people may have higher cancer risk

    S2024 E168 - 5m 23s

    A first-of-its-kind report from the American Cancer Society is shedding new light on cancer risks for LGBTQ+ people. It found that some LGBTQ+ populations are more likely to have cancer risk factors, less likely to be screened for certain types of cancer, and face barriers to high-quality health care. John Yang speaks with Dr. William Dahut, chief scientific officer for the ACS, to learn more.

  • Why U.S. domestic workers lack basic labor protections: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why U.S. domestic workers lack basic labor protections

    S2024 E168 - 5m 31s

    In many American households, domestic workers like nannies, housekeepers and home health aides perform essential tasks. But they also have fewer rights and protections than most U.S. workers. Oxfam senior researcher Caitlin Henderson joins Ali Rogin to discuss.

  • News Wrap: Harris announces $1.5B aid package for Ukraine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Harris announces $1.5B aid package for Ukraine

    S2024 E168 - 2m 51s

    In our news wrap Saturday, Vice President Harris pledged aid for Ukraine’s hard-hit energy sector at a peace summit in Switzerland, eight Israeli soldiers died in an explosion in southern Gaza, nearly 2 million Muslims gathered at Mount Arafat for Hajj, protesters in France marched against a far-right party, and the Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since her cancer announcement.

  • How Philadelphians are protecting birds from window crashes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Philadelphians are protecting birds from window crashes

    S2024 E168 - 9m 17s

    Every year in the United States, as many as a billion birds die while migrating. These birds aren’t being killed by climate change or toxic substances in the air or water, but by collisions with glass. For our ongoing series “Saving Species,” John Yang reports on an effort in Philadelphia to reduce the carnage.

  • Supreme Court majority strikes down bump stock ban: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Supreme Court majority strikes down bump stock ban

    S2024 E167 - 5m 59s

    The Supreme Court handed down a ruling with major implications for firearm regulations. In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority found that the government exceeded its authority when it banned bump stocks. The gun accessory allows users to re-engage the trigger continuously, dramatically increasing the rate of fire. Amna Nawaz discussed more with News Hour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle.

  • Former CENTCOM head reflects on leading most active command: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former CENTCOM head reflects on leading most active command

    S2024 E167 - 7m 20s

    The United States military has divided the world into different regional commands and put a general or admiral in charge of planning and conducting military operations in that part of the world. For the past two and a half decades, the Middle East has been the busiest. Nick Schifrin spoke with retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former commander who was in charge during a particularly momentous time.

  • Experts predict Mexico City will run out of water in weeks: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Experts predict Mexico City will run out of water in weeks

    S2024 E167 - 6m 31s

    North America’s largest city is facing a water crisis. The Mexico City area is home to some 22 million people and solutions to keep water accessible have been elusive. As special correspondent Julia Galiano-Rios reports, there are several factors complicating the situation.

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