PBS News Hour

August 26, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at the increasingly controversial practice of unpaid internships and what they mean for young people starting their careers. Then, Mali’s former minister of foreign affairs discusses the rise of coups in West African nations. Plus, an innovative Colorado art exhibit sparks collaborations between artists and farmers.

Why unpaid internships still exist despite controversy

6m 17s

Internships can give a leg up to students starting their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of internships lead to full-time jobs. But 47 percent of U.S. interns were unpaid in 2022, creating tough decisions and disparities for many. Washington Post reporter Kelsey Ables joins John Yang to discuss her reporting on this issue.

Previews + Extras

  • Why West Africa is seeing a spate of military coups: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why West Africa is seeing a spate of military coups

    S2023 E249 - 6m 51s

    In recent years, several West African nations have seen the military seize control of the government. While there are unifying factors running through these coups, looking at each case individually helps explain what’s going on. Ali Rogin speaks with Kamissa Camara, Mali's former minister of foreign affairs, to learn more.

  • Art and agriculture meet in collaborative Colorado exhibit: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Art and agriculture meet in collaborative Colorado exhibit

    S2023 E249 - 8m

    In Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, an innovative art exhibit uses multimedia collaborations between artists and farmers to explore the similarities between the two fields. More than 15 local and national artists and collectives teamed up with Boulder County farmers to create the works on display. John Yang reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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