PBS News Hour

November 30, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how the holiday shopping season is unfolding with consumers still feeling the squeeze of inflation. Then, one woman’s fight to end hunger for tens of millions of malnourished children around the world. Plus, why Black women are more likely to deliver by unnecessary C-sections, putting them at risk for surgical complications.

Why Black women are more likely to get unneeded C-sections

5m 30s

Cesarean sections to deliver babies are among the most common surgical procedures in U.S. hospitals. A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that Black women are almost 25 percent more likely than white women to have unnecessary C-sections, putting them at risk of surgical complications. John Yang speaks with New York Times investigative reporter Sarah Kliff to learn more.

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    Holiday shoppers still feel inflation’s squeeze this year

    S2024 E336 - 7m 35s

    The weekend after Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, beginning with Black Friday. Some retailers have been offering discounts throughout November in hopes of encouraging shoppers squeezed by inflation to open their wallets. We hear from people about their shopping plans this year, and John Yang speaks with retail analyst Dana Telsey for more.

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