PBS News Hour

May 16, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Sunday, May 16, criticism and confusion over CDC’s new mask guidance, bombings intensify in Gaza and Israel as the conflict enters the seventh day. Also, rarely seen works by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama fetches $15 million at an auction. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York

Colombia protests enter week three as violence escalates

4m 27s

At least 42 people have died, thousands have been injured and hundreds are believed to be missing as widespread protests and violence across Colombia continued for the third week. The demonstrations began over a pandemic-related tax policy and escalated over charges of police violence against protesters. Sandra Borda Guzman, associate professor at Los Andes University, Bogota, joins for more.

Previews + Extras

  • How tax laws disadvantage Black Americans: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How tax laws disadvantage Black Americans

    S2021 E136 - 4m 25s

    Tax returns are calculated based on income, but a new book highlights how the tax code disproportionately impacts people of color. Dorothy Brown, professor at Emory University School of Law and author of “The Whiteness of Wealth: How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans and How We Can Fix It” joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

  • Yayoi Kusama, an art auction, and a story of friendship: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Yayoi Kusama, an art auction, and a story of friendship

    S2021 E136 - 4m 42s

    Rare works from world-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama were auctioned this week, selling for more than $15 million. The collection comprised some of her earliest works — which for over 60 years were in the possession of one of Kusama's first doctors in America. NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker reports.

  • Is there a ceasefire on the horizon for Israel, Palestine?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is there a ceasefire on the horizon for Israel, Palestine?

    S2021 E136 - 3m 54s

    Israeli airstrikes on Gaza leveled three buildings and killed dozens of people on Sunday, including children. International allies, including members of the U.N. Security Council, are calling for a ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled the conflict with Hamas will continue “full force.” NPR Correspondent Daniel Estrin joins from Jerusalem.

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