August 31, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
August 31, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episodes
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2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 2 | PBS News special coverage
3h 26m
Following a theme of “Make America Safe Once Again,” speakers at the second night of the RNC focused on border security and crime issues. Watch PBS News co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host PBS News special coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 1 | PBS News special coverage
2h 56m
Donald Trump made his first formal public appearance since a failed assassination attempt. J.D. Vance became the party’s nominee for vice president. Watch PBS News co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host PBS News special coverage of a historic first night at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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Biden's Oval Office address on Trump’s attempted assassination
14m 58s
President Joe Biden will give an Oval Office address Sunday, a day after former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Biden has condemned the attack and urged Americans to strive for unity in its aftermath, saying, “There’s no place in America for this kind of violence."
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What happened in the first Biden-Trump debate of 2024
17m 48s
Join Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennet as they host a post-debate discussion with Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López, Kevin Madden, Guy Cecil, and Amy Walter. Plus, reports from Pamela Kirkland of Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Extras and Features
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Trump campaign struggling to find footing against Harris
S2024 E214 - 6m 8s
Donald Trump is back in Pennsylvania for his first rally in the state since the assassination attempt. It comes as his campaign is struggling to adjust to his new opponent Kamala Harris after months of attacking President Biden. Laura Barrón-López reports.
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U.S. women strike gold with dominating performances
S2024 E214 - 6m 30s
U.S. swimming star Katie Ledecky made a splash in her first finals of the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old finished the 1500 meter freestyle nearly half a pool length ahead of her competitors. It comes as the U.S. women's gymnastics team celebrates their historic gold and prepares for individual events. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Christine Brennan of USA Today.
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Mideast experts on cease-fire prospects after assassination
S2024 E214 - 6m 44s
Ismail Haniyeh, the top political leader for Hamas, was killed by an airstrike in Iran. Both Hamas and Iran blamed Israel for the assassination. Geoff Bennett has views on the development from Nathan Brown, professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University, and Hanin Ghaddar, the Friedmann Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
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Trump draws new criticism after interview at NABJ convention
S2024 E214 - 3m 54s
Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump and his new Democratic opponent Kamala Harris are sharpening their attacks against one another as they make their case directly to voters. But some of Trump's comments on the campaign trail are drawing new criticism. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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Hezbollah says Netanyahu trying to drag U.S. into war
S2024 E214 - 7m 4s
The Israeli airstrike on a senior Hezbollah leader came after ten months of low-level conflict between the militants and Israel. For insights into Hezbollah's military and political influence, Special Correspondent Simona Foltyn traveled to its southern Beirut stronghold, beginning at the funeral of another Hezbollah commander assassinated by Israeli forces.
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The links between polarization and declining trust in media
S2024 E214 - 11m 44s
Despite having access to more information than ever before, Americans’ trust in the news has been declining in recent years. Nearly three-quarters of them say the media is making political polarization worse. Judy Woodruff investigates that for her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads.
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Voters share how Harris shifted the mood of the election
S2024 E213 - 5m 8s
Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail in the battleground Georgia, her first visit since locking up the votes for the nomination. She plans to visit several swing states in the coming weeks ahead of the Democratic convention. Laura Barrón-López reports from Atlanta.
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Online safety bill sparks debate over censorship and privacy
S2024 E213 - 7m 29s
The U.S. Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act on Tuesday. If the bill is approved in the House, it will mark the first time in 25 years that Congress has passed a law aimed to better protect children from dangers online. Stephanie Sy has a closer look at the plan with Ava Smithing of the Young People’s Alliance, an organization promoting youth advocacy.
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Republican mayor from Ariz. explains why he endorsed Harris
S2024 E213 - 5m 26s
Since Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign, she’s racked up endorsements from former presidents, party leaders in Congress and won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination. Now, the Harris campaign announced the support of more than a dozen mayors in Arizona, including Republican John Giles of Mesa. Geoff Bennett spoke with Giles about his decision to back Harris.
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Inside the Democratic strategy to flip control of the House
S2024 E213 - 6m 45s
The dramatic changes in the presidential race could have implications for the other major battles for control of the House and Senate. Both chambers are up for grabs with Democrats particularly hopeful about flipping the House of Representatives. Lisa Desjardins discussed that effort with Rep. Suzan DelBene, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
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Hong Kong bookstore begins new chapter in upstate New York
S2024 E213 - 6m 47s
From 2021 to 2022, Hong Kong experienced its biggest population drop since record-keeping began more than 60 years ago. Tens of thousands left because of strict COVID-19 policies and a crackdown on civil liberties by Beijing. Special correspondent Christopher Booker spent time with an American couple part of this exodus and reports on their journey for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Israel targets Hezbollah leader in Beirut strike
S2024 E213 - 8m 48s
Israel says it has killed one of Hezbollah’s most senior military officials in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Israel blames Fuad Shukr for this past weekend’s strike that killed a dozen children. His possible death is sparking fears of an escalating war in the region. Nick Schifrin discussed the developments with Randa Slim of the Middle East Institute.
Schedule
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PBS News Hour
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
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Sep 2
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Monday
Sep 2
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
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Sep 2
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Tuesday
Sep 3
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Tuesday
Sep 3
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Tuesday
Sep 3
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Tuesday
Sep 3
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Tuesday
Sep 3
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Tuesday
Sep 3
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Tuesday
Sep 3
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Wednesday
Sep 4
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Wednesday
Sep 4
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Wednesday
Sep 4
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Wednesday
Sep 4
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Wednesday
Sep 4
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Wednesday
Sep 4
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Wednesday
Sep 4
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Thursday
Sep 5
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Thursday
Sep 5
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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