March 11, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

Amid a global migration surge, the trafficking industry has become a multi-billion dollar business. Mexican officials estimate as many as 6,000 people cross into Mexico every day from diverse places like Russia and Venezuela. Amna Nawaz heads south to Chiapas, Mexico where many migrants stop before continuing their journey to the U.S. border.

The Smokehouse Creek wildfire has burned more than a million acres in Texas since it began on February 26. As firefighters continue to battle the blazes, Stephanie Sy has a look at the long road of recovery ahead for farmers and ranchers in the Panhandle.

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the contrasts between President Biden and former President Trump’s approach to immigration, how Biden is embracing his age on the campaign trail after his State of the Union address, and more.

Cole Brauer became the first American woman to sail solo nonstop around the world last week, capturing worldwide attention through her Instagram posts chronicling the journey. The 29-year-old, joins a group of fewer than 200 people who have made the trek. She was the only woman that participated this year in what's known as the Global Solo Challenge. Geoff Bennett spoke to Brauer from Spain.

Amid many of the debates around entitlements and benefits, one thing is often lost to the public: Many people who qualify for help struggle to get and keep their benefits because it can be difficult to navigate the system. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the challenge as part of our special series, America’s Safety Net.