Episode Jun 01 June 1, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, what’s at stake in Mexico’s largest election ever, against a backdrop of increasing gang and cartel violence. Then, how people with disabilities are navigating relaxed COVID precautions. Plus, what’s keeping rents high and what could…
World Jun 01 News Wrap: Netanyahu clashes with Biden over conditions for permanent cease-fire in Gaza In our news wrap Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called Biden’s proposal to end the war in Gaza a “nonstarter” until Israel’s conditions are met, a barrage of Russian missiles and drones targeted Ukraine’s power grid, South Africa’s ANC party…
Episode May 26 May 26, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, a science advocacy group says one of the world’s biggest meat and poultry producers is pouring pollutants into U.S. waterways. Then, how the federal government’s food assistance program isn’t keeping up with rising prices at…
Nation May 26 News Wrap: Severe storms across central U.S. kill at least 14 people, delay Indy 500 In our news wrap Sunday, powerful storms killed at least 14 people across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas and delayed the start of the Indy 500, Israel and Hamas exchanged fire across Gaza’s border, at least 123 people died in intensified…
Episode May 25 May 25, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how the lasting effects of George Floyd’s death continue to shape the city of Minneapolis four years later. Then, a front-line report as depleted Ukrainian forces struggle to contain Russia’s advances. Plus, the hidden history…
World May 25 News Wrap: New Israeli attacks reportedly kill more than 40 Palestinians across Gaza In our news wrap Saturday, Israel pressed ahead with its assault on Rafah despite international criticism, a Russian strike on a residential area of Kharkiv killed at least two people, Secretary of Defense Austin resumed his duties after undergoing a…
Episode May 19 May 19, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the Supreme Court's credibility is called into question after a photo emerged of a “Stop the Steal” flag outside Justice Alito’s home. Then, we look at the potential long-term effects of Lyme disease and what…
World May 19 News Wrap: Rescue effort underway after helicopter with Iran president crashes In our news wrap Sunday, a rescue operation is underway after the helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi apparently crashed, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, President Biden tells Morehouse College graduates that he hears their…
Episode May 18 May 18, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, with nearly 115,000 people waiting for a new organ in the U.S., we look at what can be done to improve the transplant system. Then, why students and teachers are pushing for climate change to…
World May 18 News Wrap: Israeli war cabinet member threatens to quit over Gaza strategy In our news wrap Saturday, a member of Israel’s war cabinet threatens to quit if the government does not adopt a new Gaza strategy, dangerous heat poses new risk, with widespread power outages in Houston flash flooding kills at least…