PBS News Hour

July 27, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, as Venezuelans prepare to head to the polls, what’s at stake in the nation’s most consequential presidential election in a decade. Then, retailers are rethinking how they set prices, as Americans still feel inflation’s bite. Plus, how breaking is bringing more than just sport to the Paris Olympics.

What’s at stake in Venezuela’s crucial presidential election

6m 35s

Sunday’s presidential election in Venezuela could be the country’s most consequential one in nearly a decade, with experts saying nothing less than the future of Venezuelan democracy could be at stake. John Yang speaks with Alexandra Winkler, a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, to learn more.

Previews + Extras

  • How retailers are using digital price tags on their shelves: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How retailers are using digital price tags on their shelves

    S2024 E210 - 6m 25s

    Traditional price tags at grocery stores may soon be on their way out, in favor of what are being called digital or electronic shelf labels that can be updated remotely. Consumer advocates worry this technology can lead to surge pricing already seen in other industries. Reuters e-commerce and retail reporter Siddharth Cavale joins Ali Rogin to discuss.

  • Art and sport of breaking makes its Olympic debut: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Art and sport of breaking makes its Olympic debut

    S2024 E210 - 7m 47s

    An entirely new medal event will debut at the Olympics in about two weeks: breaking, or what’s perhaps more widely known to the uninitiated as breakdancing. What began at block parties in the Bronx will be going for gold in the heart of Paris. John Yang speaks with dancer and choreographer Ivan "Flipz" Velez about the significance of this moment.

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