Episode Dec 24 December 24, 2022 - PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at the controversial facial recognition technology being used at some airports. Then, we get recommendations on the perfect holiday wine and spirits this season for every price and palate. Plus, a grandmother and…
Nation Dec 24 News Wrap: Severe winter weather prompts multiple states of emergency In our news wrap Saturday, blizzards and frigid temperatures gripped much of the U.S., Russian shelling killed at least five people in Kherson, China plans to ease border restrictions with Hong Kong despite a wave of COVID infections in the…
Nation Dec 24 TSA tests controversial facial recognition technology at major airports People traveling across the country this holiday season may come across a new component of airport security. The Transportation Security Administration is now testing facial identification scanners at 16 major airports. Washington Post columnist Geoffrey Fowler joins William Brangham to…
Nation Dec 24 Wine and spirit recommendations for the holiday season Most Americans spend more on wine and spirits during the holidays than at any other time of the year. Whether you are giving a gift or looking for the perfect drink to pair with your holiday feast, Brian Freedman —…
Episode Dec 18 December 18, 2022 - PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we look back at the House Jan. 6 committee's year-and-half-long probe ahead of Monday's closing arguments. Then, we talk with sports columnist Christine Brennan about the 2022 World Cup. Plus, how families in need are…
World Dec 18 News Wrap: Russian shelling continues in Ukrainian city of Kherson In our news wrap Sunday, a rocket strike killed at least one person in Russia’s Belgorod region while Russian shelling in Kherson killed at least three civilians, North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles capable of striking Japan, the mayor of…
World Dec 18 Highlights and takeaways from the 2022 World Cup After 36 years, Argentina is back on top of the soccer world after defeating France to clinch the 2022 World Cup title. In all, it was a tournament to remember — with major upsets, ascending talent, controversies and a thrilling…
Episode Dec 17 December 17, 2022 - PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at the crisis affecting cryptocurrencies and how to regulate their future. Then, we get the latest on the looming famine in Somalia brought on by the worst drought in nearly 40 years. We…
World Dec 17 News Wrap: Barrage of Russian missiles kills Ukrainian civilians In our news wrap Saturday, the Jan. 6 committee considers whether to recommend criminal charges against former President Trump, more Russian missile strikes killed civilians across Ukraine, political unrest shut down flights and railways in Peru, the Highland Park shooting…
Economy Dec 17 The effects of FTX's collapse on the cryptocurrency industry After reaching a peak market value of $3 trillion in 2021, cryptocurrencies have spent the better part of 2022 in a tailspin fueled by scandal, financial losses and a public perception crisis. This past week, crypto firm FTX’s founder Sam…