PBS News Hour

October 3, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Sunday, October 3, Democrats put President Biden’s infrastructure bill on hold amid intra-party disagreements and a push to pass an expansive social and climate plan, world leaders prepare for the UN climate summit as global temperatures rise, and a look at the Tina Turner musical returning to Broadway. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

Broadway’s Tina Turner musical returns as theaters reopen

7m 44s

After more than a year on hiatus during the coronavirus pandemic, the Broadway show ‘Tina - The Tina Turner Musical’ about the pop icon's life is set to reopen this Friday. Karla Murthy sits down with the show's writer and members of the cast, including Tony-award winner Adrienne Warren, to talk about the show and Turner's journey to become one of the most celebrated recording artists in history.

Previews + Extras

  • What’s a stake at the upcoming world climate conference: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What’s a stake at the upcoming world climate conference

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    Global environmental leaders met in Milan for a summit, weeks ahead of COP26, the UN climate conference world leaders will attend in Glasgow, Scotland. As temperatures rise and climate pledges by major polluters go unmet, the pressure is on. Somini Sengupta, international climate reporter at New York Times joins.

  • Dems push and pull over President Biden’s spending bills: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dems push and pull over President Biden’s spending bills

    S2021 E276 - 3m 42s

    In a stand-off this week between moderate and progressive Democrats, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delayed a vote on President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill as negotiations over a more than $3 trillion social spending bill continue. Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins to explain the ins-and-outs of the bills, the disagreements and what may bring Democrats together.

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