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December 1, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the president-elect taps Trump loyalist and FBI critic Kash Patel to head the agency. Then, with high grocery prices across the country, how a food bank in Texas is providing nutritious food for those in need. Plus, as Americans gather for the holidays, how to navigate political differences and find the good in everybody.

How to navigate political divisions at holiday gatherings

6m 12s

The presidential election laid bare political fault lines across the country, stark divisions that can be even more intense when they involve loved ones. William Brangham speaks with Jamil Zaki, a professor of psychology at Stanford University and author of “Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness,” for ways to handle post-election stress and find a little holiday season hope.

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  • Texas food bank provides relief from high grocery prices: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Texas food bank provides relief from high grocery prices

    S2024 E337 - 4m 5s

    Stubbornly high food prices are compounding the problems of hunger and food scarcity across America, as people face tough choices in order to stretch their budgets to cover basic necessities like housing and child care. In one Texas community, residents are stepping up to help neighbors in need. Austin PBS’ Blair Waltman-Alexin and Austin Vida’s Isadora Day report.

  • Trump taps ‘deep state’ conspiracy theorist to lead the FBI: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump taps ‘deep state’ conspiracy theorist to lead the FBI

    S2024 E337 - 6m 56s

    As he continues stocking his new administration with staunch loyalists, President-elect Trump on Saturday nominated Kash Patel to be FBI director. Patel claims that the FBI is part of what he calls the “deep state” conspiracy against Trump and his allies. NBC News reporter Ryan Reilly, who authored the book “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System,” joins John Yang to discuss.

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