PBS News Hour

October 7, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, death and destruction in the Middle East as Hamas launches a surprise attack on Israel, drawing swift retaliation. Then, why medication to treat alcoholism has been underutilized for years. Plus, the aftermath of a chemical disaster in North Carolina, and how the government decides which chemicals to regulate.

War erupts as Israel retaliates after surprise Hamas attack

6m 8s

In an unprecedented surprise attack, the militant Hamas rulers of Gaza sent dozens of fighters into Israel by land, sea and air. Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians are reported dead between the attack and Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza cities. John Yang speaks with special correspondent Nurit Ben for the latest developments.

Previews + Extras

  • Advocates push for oversight to prevent chemical disasters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Advocates push for oversight to prevent chemical disasters

    S2023 E291 - 8m 47s

    Eight months after a train derailed and spilled toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, people are still waiting for answers about long-term health and environmental consequences. What happened isn’t uncommon — on average, there’s a chemical incident in the U.S. every two days. John Yang reports from North Carolina, where one city is trying to move forward after a chemical disaster in 2022.

  • Why medication to treat alcoholism is ‘vastly underutilized’: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why medication to treat alcoholism is ‘vastly underutilized’

    S2023 E291 - 6m 24s

    Nearly 30 million Americans struggle with alcohol addiction. Medication used to treat alcohol-use disorder have been on the market for decades, but is rarely prescribed. Dr. Sarah Wakeman, medical director of the Substance Use Disorder Initiative at Mass General Brigham, joins Ali Rogin to discuss medication’s potential for treating this disease and why it’s underused.

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