PBS News Hour

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26m 45s

November 17, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

November 17, 2024 / 26m 45s

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, how narrow margins in Congress and deep polarization nationwide could make governing difficult in the next Trump administration. Then, why American evangelical Christians are such staunch supporters of Israel. Plus, one refugee’s desperate journey from his home in war-torn Cameroon to a new life in Wisconsin.

November 16, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

November 16, 2024 / 26m 45s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a look at the future of U.S.-China relations as President Biden meets with Xi Jinping for the last time in office. Then, severe drought has sparked blazes in a region of the country not used to wildfires. Plus, the dangerous and sometimes deadly work done by environmental activists around the world.

November 10, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

November 10, 2024 / 26m 45s

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, a look at a new conservative economic school of thought that will have an advocate in the new Trump White House. Then, what the new administration could mean for veterans and current members of the military. Plus, a Massachusetts studio showcases the work of artists with disabilities.

November 9, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

November 9, 2024 / 26m 45s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how anger over the war in Gaza may have shaped some voters’ choice for president. Then, what a second Trump term means for climate change and the environment in the United States and around the world. Plus, how administrators and law enforcement are grappling with growing threats against schools.

November 6, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

November 6, 2024 / 57m 46s

Wednesday on the News Hour, Donald Trump decisively wins the election and prepares to return to the White House with an agenda of sweeping change. Vice President Harris concedes defeat after failing to drive turnout across battleground states. Plus, as Republicans take control of the Senate and possibly the House, we break down what the results will mean for the government and the parties.

November 3, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

November 3, 2024 / 26m 44s

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the effect state restrictions on reproductive rights are having on abortion and infant mortality rates. Then, voters with disabilities are working to boost accessibility and visibility in this year’s election. Plus, how faith is shaping evangelical Christians’ views of the presidential candidates.

November 2, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

November 2, 2024 / 26m 45s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, why anti-transgender ads are dominating the airwaves this election. Then, we check in on the state of the race in Wisconsin as candidates make their final pitch to voters. Plus, a look at the turmoil in Haiti that’s driving many to seek refuge in the United States.

November 1, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

November 1, 2024 / 56m 45s

Friday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump and their running mates all storm critical swing states with only a few days until voting ends. We examine the trends from early voting data and what it signals about this year's election. Plus, the growing political divide over whether to trust election results despite no evidence that the vote has been compromised.

October 31, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

October 31, 2024 / 57m 46s

Thursday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump head west as the margins remain razor-thin in critical swing states. As the Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls, how unsubstantiated claims of non-citizens voting could affect the election. Plus, we examine the potential economic impact of Donald Trump's promise to deport immigrants en masse.

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