PBS NewsHour

May 28, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the latest on the agreement in principle that the White House and Congressional GOP reached on a debt ceiling deal. Why having in-person medical interpreters is vital to the health of Asian Americans with limited English proficiency. The story of Capt. Frances Brown Wai’s heroism in World War II. Plus, a grandfather tells his grandson about a special wartime assignment.

What we know about Biden and McCarthy’s debt limit deal

7m 26s

The White House and Congressional Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling and limit new spending. The deal will avert a potentially calamitous federal default if Congress passes it by June 5. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and NPR’s senior political editor Domenico Montanaro join John Yang to discuss the latest.

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  • Why medical interpreters can be a vital but scarce resource: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why medical interpreters can be a vital but scarce resource

    S2023 E148 - 8m 33s

    For many immigrants, a mastery of everyday English doesn’t mean they feel comfortable in all settings, like doctors’ offices. That’s where medical interpreters play a crucial role — but access to these highly skilled professionals isn’t guaranteed for many Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Ali Rogin reports.

  • The heroic actions of Capt. Francis Brown Wai in WWII: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The heroic actions of Capt. Francis Brown Wai in WWII

    S2023 E148 - 2m 27s

    This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Ahead of Memorial Day, we look at the lesser known story of U.S. Army Capt. Francis Brown Wai and his heroic service to the nation.

  • An Army bugler’s story about his special wartime assignment: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    An Army bugler’s story about his special wartime assignment

    S2023 E148 - 2m 23s

    In the final days of World War II, U.S. Army Sgt. Harrison Wright was stationed in a small Belgian village near the German border. He tells his grandson, Sean Guess, about a special assignment in this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps.

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