PBS NewsHour

September 18, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Saturday, September 18th, we report from Washington, D.C. where supporters of the January 6 insurrectionists are rallying. Plus, how the Supreme Court has changed, one year after Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, and in our signature segment, exploring unconscious bias, and how to address it. Michael Hill anchors from New Jersey.

Pro-insurrectionists hold a small rally at Capitol Hill

4m 49s

A rally outside Capitol Hill drew only a few hundred protesters. Called “Justice For J6,” the event was held in support of the January 6th insurrectionists who were detained and was organized by a member of Trump’s re-election campaign. Police in riot gear lined the area and a temporary fence was re installed to prevent access to the Capitol. NewsHour’s Lisa Desjardins joins to discuss.

Previews + Extras

  • A new book examines ways to end unconscious bias: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A new book examines ways to end unconscious bias

    S2021 E261 - 6m 7s

    When freelance writer Jessica Nordell started pitching under a gender neutral name, she suddenly found more of her pitches were accepted. She’s since dedicated her work to examining solutions to unconscious bias, which affects everything from education to health care to criminal justice. She spoke to Special Correspondent Megan Thompson about her new book, “The End of Bias: A Beginning.”

  • Upcoming SCOTUS hearings to be impacted by RBG’s death: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Upcoming SCOTUS hearings to be impacted by RBG’s death

    S2021 E261 - 5m 34s

    It’s been a year since Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. Her seat on the bench is now occupied by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the third judge appointed by former President Donald Trump. On October 4th, the court will resume in-person hearings. Amy Howe, co-founder of SCOTUSblog, a website covering the Supreme Court, joins to discuss

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