PBS News Hour

October 5, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how hundreds of California police officers are able to keep past misconduct confidential. Then, following allegations of discrimination inside the WNBA, a look at the state of protections for pregnant people in the workplace. Plus, why typewriters are seeing a renaissance in this age of digital technology.

Why typewriters are having a renaissance in the digital age

7m 25s

In a world dominated by digital technology, a growing number of people are embracing a decidedly analog device: the typewriter. John Yang reports.

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  • The state of U.S. workplace protections for pregnant people: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The state of U.S. workplace protections for pregnant people

    S2024 E280 - 7m 6s

    Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WBNA is highlighting the issue of how pregnant people are treated in the workplace. A 2022 survey found that 1 in 5 mothers reported experiencing pregnancy discrimination at work. Gillian Thomas, senior staff attorney for the ACLU Women's Rights Project, joins John Yang to discuss.

  • How California police officers have hid past misconduct: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How California police officers have hid past misconduct

    S2024 E280 - 6m 1s

    For decades, California police departments that want to sever ties with officers for misconduct have agreed to let them resign and to keep the bad behavior confidential in order to avoid lawsuits. But as a result, hundreds of officers have landed new jobs in law enforcement with no records of their past misconduct. John Yang speaks with investigative reporter Katey Rusch for more.

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