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June 16, 2019PBS NewsHour full episode

Jun 16, 2019 7:38 PM EDT

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On this edition for Sunday, June 16, massive protests in Hong Kong continue over a controversial extradition bill and the government’s response. A new book examines why we may need a nutrition revolution. And will new ‘opportunity zone’ tax breaks help low-income areas? Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

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