PBS NewsHour

May 21, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we explore why getting enough sleep is crucial for our health. Then, a new rapid DNA testing tool is helping police solve old crimes, but raising privacy concerns. We also look at a growing industry that’s making memoir-writing more accessible than ever. Plus, the story of the first Asian American elected to Congress.

How good sleep habits affect your overall health

6m 10s

More than 50 million Americans struggle with chronic sleep disorders, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. New research suggests that being in tune with the body's circadian rhythm — a 24-hour internal clock that regulates sleep cycles — is crucial for our health. Dr. Jennifer Martin, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, joins John Yang to discuss.

Previews + Extras

  • New rapid DNA test for solving crime raises privacy concerns: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New rapid DNA test for solving crime raises privacy concerns

    S2023 E141 - 5m 24s

    Louisiana police have a new way of using DNA to track down criminal suspects. But while police say it’s a boon for solving cold cases, privacy advocates worry about the tool’s growth and potential for improper use. Communities correspondent Roby Chavez joins Stephanie Sy to discuss his reporting.

  • Growing industry makes memoir-writing more accessible: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Growing industry makes memoir-writing more accessible

    S2023 E141 - 5m 47s

    What is our legacy? What do we leave behind after we’re gone? During the pandemic, many of us pondered these questions. Now, more people are passing on their stories in the form of memoirs. As Jeffrey Brown reports, these books — once reserved for the famous — are becoming more accessible than ever.

  • How D.S. Saund became the first Asian American in Congress: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How D.S. Saund became the first Asian American in Congress

    S2023 E141 - 3m 10s

    This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we spotlight Dalip Singh Saund, a political trailblazer who was the first Indian American, and first person of any Asian descent, elected to Congress.

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