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January 7, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at what Republican Kevin McCarthy’s prolonged battle to get elected speaker means for his leadership of the House. Then, officials warn aid is running out as Pakistan tries to recover from last year's devastating floods. Plus, we learn about the growing trend of an alcohol-free January after the excesses of the holiday season.

What Speaker McCarthy’s concessions mean for the nation

6m 23s

After four days of defeats, Republican Kevin McCarthy was finally elected as Speaker of the House on the 15th vote, the most attempts since before the Civil War. His dramatic victory came after a series of concessions that will give hardline conservatives greater influence in the House. Sarah Binder, a political scientist at George Washington University, joins John Yang to discuss what this means.

Previews + Extras

  • Disaster aid running out for Pakistan’s flood recovery: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Disaster aid running out for Pakistan’s flood recovery

    S2023 E7 - 9m 5s

    Millions in Pakistan remain displaced from last summer’s devastating floods, which left one-third of the country underwater. On Monday, the U.N. and Pakistan will host a conference in Geneva with the goal of raising more funds to help survivors. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from hard-hit Sindh province, while Masood Khan, Pakistan’s ambassador to the U.S., joins John Yang to discuss.

  • Expert describes the health benefits of ‘Dry January’: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Expert describes the health benefits of ‘Dry January’

    S2023 E7 - 5m 12s

    A growing number of people are participating in what's known as "Dry January," taking a month-long break from alcohol after the indulgences of the holiday season. Dr. Rotonya Carr, head of gastroenterology at the University of Washington School of Medicine, joins John Yang to discuss.

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