PBS NewsHour

April 11, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Sunday, April 11, a surge in COVID-19 cases persists in America despite reaching a record number of vaccinations, how musicians are finding new ways to stay afloat without live shows, and in our signature segment, “Exploring Hate:” an inside look at anti-extremism training in the military. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

An inside look at anti-extremism training in the military

8m 4s

Nearly one in six people charged in the January 6 Capitol siege are military veterans. To address the growing concerns of misinformation and extremism within the ranks, Secretary Lloyd Austin implemented a stand down to train active troops around the world to combat the issue. Special Correspondent Michael Cerre gives us an inside look at the anti-extremism training at a Marine unit.

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    COVID-19 didn’t keep these musicians from performing

    S2021 E101 - 8m 2s

    Over a year of COVID-19 shutdowns has been hard for artists who rely on live shows to make a living — and despite streaming platforms like Spotify drawing more business than ever, many independent performers have had to find workarounds to get their music to new fans. For some, its actually brought new success they might have never found in pre-pandemic times. Christopher Booker reports.

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