PBS NewsHour

December 14, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Saturday, December 14, the House gets one step closer to impeaching President Trump, the peace deal in Afghanistan faces new challenges, and how illusionist Derren Brown is pushing the boundaries of mentalism. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

Illusionist Derren Brown pushes the boundaries of mentalism

6m 41s

Derren Brown is an English mentalist and illusionist who for more than 20 years has been performing "magic" on stage and television to critical acclaim. His newest work, a one-man Broadway show called "Derren Brown: Secret," began in September. Hari Sreenivasan recently spoke with Brown about pushing the boundaries of mentalism and convincing unwitting participants to take extraordinary actions.

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  • Taliban seeks power share, but will ethnic groups approve?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Taliban seeks power share, but will ethnic groups approve?

    S2019 E382 - 10m 15s

    As the Trump administration considers withdrawing the last remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan, President Trump this month restarted peace talks with the Taliban. But while the White House tries to get the Taliban to share power in Afghanistan's government, securing a peace deal's approval from the country's multitude of ethnic groups will be another challenge. Jane Ferguson reports.

  • House set for historic floor vote on impeachment: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    House set for historic floor vote on impeachment

    S2019 E382 - 3m 29s

    The Democratic-led House is expected to vote on the two articles of impeachment of President Trump this coming week. If passed, the process will head for a trial in the Senate, where Republicans have a majority. Negotiations are reportedly underway on who will testify, the president’s representation and how long the trial will last. NYU Law Professor Ryan Goodman joins Hari Sreenivasan for more.

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