Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/december-18-2021-pbs-newshour-weekend-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Saturday on the News Hour... On this edition for Saturday, December 18, the omicron variant is spreading rapidly while shutdowns continue, why it’s so difficult to find rapid COVID-19 tests in the U.S., an update on the situation on the ground in Kentucky after last week’s devastating tornadoes, and a look at how musicians are attempting to make touring and concerts easier on the environment. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Kentucky tornado recovery continues, with charities and government providing aid 5 min Why the U.S. is lagging behind in rapid COVID-19 testing 5 min Guster, My Morning Jacket, other musicians unite to make concert tours more sustainable 8 min