PBS News Hour

July 6, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, President Biden dismisses concerns over his age and performance as calls grow for him to drop out of the race. Then, as Iran elects its first reformist presidential candidate in two decades, what his victory means for the Islamic Republic’s future. Plus, former astronaut Cady Coleman on overcoming obstacles during more than two decades with NASA.

Big donors signal desire for Biden to leave the 2024 race

7m 37s

President Biden is facing more calls for him to exit the 2024 race after last week’s disappointing debate performance. Although Biden said in a television interview Friday that he does not plan on dropping out, major Democratic donors and members of Congress privately signaled the same call to PBS News on Saturday. NPR’s Domenico Montanaro and Semafor’s Kadia Goba join Lisa Desjardins to discuss.

Previews + Extras

  • What’s next for Iran after electing its new president?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What’s next for Iran after electing its new president?

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    Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian will ascend to the Iranian presidency in a delicate moment for the Islamic Republic, both on the world stage and within its borders. He faces a government still largely controlled by hard-line clerics, tension with the West over Iran’s nuclear program and domestic frustrations with the regime. Ali Rogin speaks with Suzanne Maloney at the Brookings Institution for more.

  • Cady Coleman on the joys and challenges of life in space: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cady Coleman on the joys and challenges of life in space

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    Fewer than 300 human beings have visited the International Space Station, and an even smaller number have spent more than 150 days living there. John Yang speaks with Cady Coleman, one of those select few astronauts, about her new book, ‘Sharing Space: An Astronaut's Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change.’

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