August 22, 2021PBS NewsHour full episode

On this edition for Sunday, August 22, the latest from Afghanistan, where thousands are still desperately trying to flee, Tropical Storm Henri batters the northeast bringing record rainfall in NYC, more insight into the debate over COVID-19 booster shots, and in our signature segment, an ambitious effort to replace the lead pipes in Newark’s water system, two years after a drinking water crisis. Michael Hill anchors from New Jersey.