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August 31, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Epstein survivors demand justice as Trump calls case a hoax
Epstein survivors demand justice in Washington as Trump calls case 'a Democrat hoax'
Epstein survivors demand justice in Washington as Trump calls case 'a Democrat hoax'

What China's military parade and diplomacy mean for U.S.
What China's display of military might and diplomacy mean for the U.S.
What China's display of military might and diplomacy mean for the U.S.

News Wrap: Court says Trump unlawfully blocked Harvard funds
News Wrap: Judge rules White House unlawfully blocked Harvard's research grants
News Wrap: Judge rules White House unlawfully blocked Harvard's research grants

Museum showcases the pets who have lived in the White House
Museum exhibit showcases the pets who have lived in the White House
Museum exhibit showcases the pets who have lived in the White House

'This is not a political issue,' Epstein survivor says
'This is not a political issue, this is a crime,' Epstein survivor says
'This is not a political issue, this is a crime,' Epstein survivor says

Climate refugees forced to adapt as rising sea swallows land
As rising sea levels swallow Bangladesh's land, its climate refugees are forced to adapt
As rising sea levels swallow Bangladesh's land, its climate refugees are forced to adapt

How future workers will adapt as AI reshapes jobs
How the next wave of workers will adapt as artificial intelligence reshapes jobs
How the next wave of workers will adapt as artificial intelligence reshapes jobs

Rulings stall Trump policies, setting up Supreme Court fight
Trump policies stalled by series of rulings, likely setting up Supreme Court fight
Trump policies stalled by series of rulings, likely setting up Supreme Court fight

What's in the batch of Epstein files just released by the House?
What's in the batch of Epstein files just released by a House committee?
What's in the batch of Epstein files just released by a House committee?

U.S. military strikes Venezuelan drug boat in Caribbean
U.S. military strikes Venezuelan drug boat in Caribbean, killing 11
U.S. military strikes Venezuelan drug boat in Caribbean, killing 11

News Wrap: Judge rules Trump's deployment in LA was illegal
News Wrap: Judge rules Trump's National Guard deployment in LA was illegal
News Wrap: Judge rules Trump's National Guard deployment in LA was illegal

The implications of military lawyers as immigration judges
Military lawyers will serve as immigration judges as courts face massive backlog
Military lawyers will serve as immigration judges as courts face massive backlog

How Pirro became a central figure in Trump's D.C. takeover
How Jeanine Pirro became a central figure in Trump's D.C. takeover
How Jeanine Pirro became a central figure in Trump's D.C. takeover

partner of DACA recipient discusses her ICE detention
'It should be very concerning to everyone,' says partner of detained DACA recipient
'It should be very concerning to everyone,' says partner of detained DACA recipient

How Lebanon is planning to disarm Hezbollah
How Lebanon is planning to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year
How Lebanon is planning to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year

Epidemiologist breaks down new restrictions on COVID shots
Epidemiologist breaks down new restrictions on COVID shots
Epidemiologist breaks down new restrictions on COVID shots

Court blocks deportation flights of unaccompanied minors
Court blocks deportation flights of unaccompanied minors to Guatemala
Court blocks deportation flights of unaccompanied minors to Guatemala

News Wrap: China welcomes allies to annual security summit
News Wrap: China welcomes closest allies to annual security summit
News Wrap: China welcomes closest allies to annual security summit

Medical advancements could reshape outlook for Trisomy 18
How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18
How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18

Devastating earthquake strikes Afghanistan, deepening crisis
Devastating earthquake strikes Afghanistan, deepening humanitarian crisis
Devastating earthquake strikes Afghanistan, deepening humanitarian crisis

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's Chicago threats
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's threats of a Chicago takeover
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's threats of a Chicago takeover

Photojournalist documents arrests at immigration hearings
Photojournalist documents arrests outside of immigration hearings
Photojournalist documents arrests outside of immigration hearings

50 years after 'Jaws,' researcher dispels myths about sharks
50 years after 'Jaws,' researcher dispels myths about sharks
50 years after 'Jaws,' researcher dispels myths about sharks

David Duchovny on poetry influenced by his life and career
David Duchovny on his new book of poetry influenced by his life and career
David Duchovny on his new book of poetry influenced by his life and career

CDC in turmoil as RFK Jr. eyes major vaccine policy changes
Inside the CDC turmoil as RFK Jr. eyes sweeping vaccine policy changes
Inside the CDC turmoil as RFK Jr. eyes sweeping vaccine policy changes

What to know about ‘AI psychosis’ from talking to chatbots
What to know about ‘AI psychosis’ and the effect of AI chatbots on mental health
What to know about ‘AI psychosis’ and the effect of AI chatbots on mental health

WFP director on the humanitarian crisis, starvation in Sudan
WFP director Cindy McCain on the humanitarian crisis, starvation in Sudan
WFP director Cindy McCain on the humanitarian crisis, starvation in Sudan

Volunteers restore Appalachian Trail after Hurricane Helene
Volunteers work to restore the Appalachian Trail after Helene’s destruction
Volunteers work to restore the Appalachian Trail after Helene’s destruction

News Wrap: Israel says it killed longtime Hamas spokesperson
News Wrap: Israel says Hamas spokesperson killed as it expands Gaza offensive
News Wrap: Israel says Hamas spokesperson killed as it expands Gaza offensive

News Wrap: At least 1 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine
News Wrap: At least 1 killed, dozens injured in Russian aerial assault on Ukraine
News Wrap: At least 1 killed, dozens injured in Russian aerial assault on Ukraine

Amid growing obsession with protein, how much do we need?
Protein is everywhere amid a new cultural obsession. How much do we really need?
Protein is everywhere amid a new cultural obsession. How much do we really need?

How coyotes are adapting to urban life in U.S. cities
How coyotes are adapting to urban life and thriving in U.S. cities
How coyotes are adapting to urban life and thriving in U.S. cities

UN on plight of Afghan women 4 years after U.S. withdrawal
Afghan women’s freedoms severely restricted four years after U.S. withdrawal, UN says
Afghan women’s freedoms severely restricted four years after U.S. withdrawal, UN says

Katrina victims reflect on how the storm changed their lives
Katrina victims reflect on how the storm changed their lives
Katrina victims reflect on how the storm changed their lives

Brooks and Atkins Stohr on school shooting response
Brooks and Atkins Stohr on the political response to the Minnesota school shooting
Brooks and Atkins Stohr on the political response to the Minnesota school shooting

20 years later, a look at the legacy of Hurricane Katrina
20 years later, a look at the legacy of Hurricane Katrina
20 years later, a look at the legacy of Hurricane Katrina

Democrat warns Trump firing challenges integrity of STB
Democrat warns Trump firing challenges integrity of STB ahead of railway merger decision
Democrat warns Trump firing challenges integrity of STB ahead of railway merger decision

Israeli frustrations rise as war and hostages remain in Gaza
Frustrations rise in Israel as war endures and hostages remain in Gaza
Frustrations rise in Israel as war endures and hostages remain in Gaza

What consumers can expect as de minimis exemption ends
What consumers can expect as de minimis exemption ends
What consumers can expect as de minimis exemption ends

News Wrap: Trump trying to block $5B approved by Congress
News Wrap: Trump trying to block $5B in foreign aid already approved by Congress
News Wrap: Trump trying to block $5B in foreign aid already approved by Congress

Cindy McCain describes dire conditions after visit to Gaza
WFP's Cindy McCain describes dire conditions after visit to famine-gripped Gaza
WFP's Cindy McCain describes dire conditions after visit to famine-gripped Gaza

Why European countries want to reimpose sanctions on Iran
Why European countries want to reimpose harsh sanctions on Iran
Why European countries want to reimpose harsh sanctions on Iran

Katrina's lasting impact and concerns over future storms
20 years later, a look at Katrina's lasting impact and concerns over future storms
20 years later, a look at Katrina's lasting impact and concerns over future storms

'Public health is in trouble,' says former CDC official
'Public health is in trouble,' says high-ranking CDC leader who resigned in protest
'Public health is in trouble,' says high-ranking CDC leader who resigned in protest

Man speaks after wife's ICE detention led to hospitalization
'We felt ambushed,' man says after wife's ICE detention led to hospitalization
'We felt ambushed,' man says after wife's ICE detention led to hospitalization

N.H. arts groups face budget blow as state slashes funding
New Hampshire arts groups face double budget blow as state slashes funding
New Hampshire arts groups face double budget blow as state slashes funding

Minneapolis mourns lives lost in Catholic school shooting
Minneapolis mourns 2 children killed in Catholic school shooting
Minneapolis mourns 2 children killed in Catholic school shooting

News Wrap: Russian drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 18
News Wrap: Russian drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 18
News Wrap: Russian drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 18

Cracker Barrel backlash reveals the power of branding
What the Cracker Barrel backlash reveals about the power of branding
What the Cracker Barrel backlash reveals about the power of branding

'Wake up,' Miles Taylor warns as Trump punishes opponents
Miles Taylor warns: 'We need America to wake up' as Trump punishes opponents
Miles Taylor warns: 'We need America to wake up' as Trump punishes opponents

What Americans can learn from Northern Ireland's history
What Americans can learn from Northern Ireland's history of political violence
What Americans can learn from Northern Ireland's history of political violence

FEMA employees critical of Trump placed on leave
FEMA employees critical of Trump placed on leave amid crackdown on dissent
FEMA employees critical of Trump placed on leave amid crackdown on dissent

Russia, Ukraine target energy infrastructure as war persists
Russia and Ukraine target each other's energy infrastructure as war persists
Russia and Ukraine target each other's energy infrastructure as war persists

Minneapolis mayor calls for action after school attack
'We owe this to our children': Minneapolis mayor calls for action after school attack
'We owe this to our children': Minneapolis mayor calls for action after school attack

News Wrap: Feds taking control of D.C.'s Union Station
News Wrap: Trump administration taking over management of D.C.'s Union Station
News Wrap: Trump administration taking over management of D.C.'s Union Station

Trump's attempt to control Fed board threatens independence
How Trump's attempts to control Federal Reserve board threaten its long-held independence
How Trump's attempts to control Federal Reserve board threaten its long-held independence

News Wrap: Israeli says it targeted Hamas in hospital strike
News Wrap: Israeli says it targeted Hamas camera in Gaza hospital strike
News Wrap: Israeli says it targeted Hamas camera in Gaza hospital strike

Baltimore mayor responds to Trump's threats to send troops
Baltimore's mayor calls Trump's threats to send in troops 'political theater'
Baltimore's mayor calls Trump's threats to send in troops 'political theater'

Farms pressured to boost efficiency as water supply declines
California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines
California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines

Can Trump reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C.?
Can Trump legally reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C.?
Can Trump legally reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C.?

PBS NewsHour New Hampshire Primary Special
PBS NewsHour New Hampshire Primary Special
PBS NewsHour New Hampshire Primary Special

PBS NewsHour March 10th Primary Special Coverage
PBS NewsHour March 10th primary special coverage
PBS NewsHour March 10th primary special coverage

Beyond the Canvas | Season 2 | Episode 1
Finding one’s voice as a writer takes dedication, courage, and a willingness to reimagine the world through words on a page. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” we sit down with novelist Margaret Atwood, playwright Danai Gurira, and others to talk about finding meaning as a writer.
Finding one’s voice as a writer takes dedication, courage, and a willingness to reimagine the world through words on a page. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” we sit down with novelist Margaret Atwood, playwright Danai Gurira, and others to talk about finding meaning as a writer.

Special Report: America Remembers 9/11
Special Report: America Remembers 9/11
Special Report: America Remembers 9/11

PBS NewsHour/NPR RNC Special - Day 3
PBS NewsHour/NPR Republican National Convention Special - Day 3
PBS NewsHour/NPR Republican National Convention Special - Day 3

PBS NewsHour full State of the Union special Jan. 20, 2015
PBS NewsHour State of the Union 2015 Special Report.
PBS NewsHour State of the Union 2015 Special Report.

PBS NewsHour 2013 State of the Union Special Report
PBS NewsHour 2013 State of the Union Special Report
PBS NewsHour 2013 State of the Union Special Report

Watch the Full 2012 Vice Presidential Debate
Watch the Full PBS NewsHour 2012 Vice Presidential Debate Special
Watch the Full PBS NewsHour 2012 Vice Presidential Debate Special

Democratic National Convention: September 5, 2012 (Part 2)
Democratic National Convention: September 5, 2012 (Part 2)
Democratic National Convention: September 5, 2012 (Part 2)

Democratic National Convention: September 6, 2012
Democratic National Convention: September 6, 2012
Democratic National Convention: September 6, 2012

Democratic National Convention: September 5, 2012 (Part 1)
Democratic National Convention: September 5, 2012 (Part 1)
Democratic National Convention: September 5, 2012 (Part 1)

Democratic National Convention: September 4, 2012 (Part 1)
Democratic National Convention: September 4, 2012
Democratic National Convention: September 4, 2012

Democratic National Convention: September 4, 2012 (Part 2)
Democratic National Convention: September 4, 2012 (Part 2)
Democratic National Convention: September 4, 2012 (Part 2)

PBS NewsHour/NPR - DNC Special - Day 1
PBS NewsHour/NPR Democratic National Convention Special - Day 1
PBS NewsHour/NPR Democratic National Convention Special - Day 1

PBS NewsHour/NPR DNC Special - Day 2
PBS NewsHour/NPR Democratic National Convention Special - Day 2
PBS NewsHour/NPR Democratic National Convention Special - Day 2

PBS NewsHour/NPR RNC Special - Day 3
PBS NewsHour/NPR Republican National Convention Special - Day 3
PBS NewsHour/NPR Republican National Convention Special - Day 3

President Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress
President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time.
President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time.

Republican National Convention: August 29, 2012 (Part 1)
Republican National Convention: August 29, 2012 (PART 1)
Republican National Convention: August 29, 2012 (PART 1)

Republican National Convention: August 29, 2012 (Part 2)
Republican National Convention: August 29, 2012 (PART 2)
Republican National Convention: August 29, 2012 (PART 2)

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 1
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 1
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 1

Watch: 2020 Vice Presidential Debate
Vice President Mike Pence meets Sen. Kamala Harris in the vice presidential debate.
Vice President Mike Pence meets Sen. Kamala Harris in the vice presidential debate.

Invisible Scars | Part 2
Breaking the cycle of childhood trauma in rural Montana
Breaking the cycle of childhood trauma in rural Montana

PBS NewsHour 2020 Election Update Special
PBS NewsHour discusses this historic election and what comes next.
PBS NewsHour discusses this historic election and what comes next.

Invisible Scars | Part 1
Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and it’s having devastating consequences
Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and it’s having devastating consequences

Republican National Convention - Day 1
Coverage of the Republican National Convention - Day 1
Coverage of the Republican National Convention - Day 1

Republican National Convention - Day 2
Coverage of the Republican National Convention - Day 2
Coverage of the Republican National Convention - Day 2

Race Matters: America After George Floyd
One year after police killed George Floyd, where does America go from here?
One year after police killed George Floyd, where does America go from here?

Witness to the Siege - A PBS NewsHour Special
Witness to the Siege - A PBS NewsHour Special
Witness to the Siege - A PBS NewsHour Special

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 3
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 3
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 3

PBS NewsHour/NPR RNC Special – Day 4
PBS NewsHour/NPR Republican National Convention Special – Day 4
PBS NewsHour/NPR Republican National Convention Special – Day 4

America in Black and Blue 2020: PBS NewsHour Weekend Special
PBS NewsHour Weekend’s “America in Black and Blue 2020” - a special on race and policing.
PBS NewsHour Weekend’s “America in Black and Blue 2020” - a special on race and policing.

Democratic National Convention - Day 4
Coverage of the Democratic National Convention - Day 4
Coverage of the Democratic National Convention - Day 4

Republican National Convention - Day 4
Coverage of the Republican National Convention - Day 4
Coverage of the Republican National Convention - Day 4

Confronting Coronavirus — A PBS NewsHour Special
Confronting Coronavirus — A PBS NewsHour Special
Confronting Coronavirus — A PBS NewsHour Special

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 5
Fiona Hill will testify Thursday in the impeachment probe into President Donald Trump.
Fiona Hill will testify Thursday in the impeachment probe into President Donald Trump.

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - House Judiciary Committee
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - House Judiciary Committee - Day 1
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - House Judiciary Committee - Day 1

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Judiciary Committee - Day 2
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - House Judiciary Committee - Day 2
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - House Judiciary Committee - Day 2

House votes on the articles of impeachment against Trump
House votes on the articles of impeachment against Trump
House votes on the articles of impeachment against Trump

The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 2
The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 2
The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 2

The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 3
The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 3
The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 3

The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 4
House impeachment managers continue to present their case in the impeachment trial.
House impeachment managers continue to present their case in the impeachment trial.

The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 5
The President's lawyers present their case in the impeachment trial.
The President's lawyers present their case in the impeachment trial.

The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 6
The President's lawyers present their case in the impeachment trial.
The President's lawyers present their case in the impeachment trial.

The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 7
The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 7
The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 7

2020 State of the Union Special
President Donald Trump will deliver his annual State of the Union address.
President Donald Trump will deliver his annual State of the Union address.

PBS NewsHour/NPR RNC Special - Day 2
Watch Tuesday night's PBS NewsHour/NPR special from day 2 of the RNC in Cleveland.
Watch Tuesday night's PBS NewsHour/NPR special from day 2 of the RNC in Cleveland.

Watch the full first presidential debate
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off for the first debate at Hofstra University.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off for the first debate at Hofstra University.

Questions for President Obama: A Town Hall Special
President Barack Obama joins Gwen Ifill for a town hall conversation in Elkhart, Indiana.
President Barack Obama joins Gwen Ifill for a town hall conversation in Elkhart, Indiana.

PBS NewsHour/NPR DNC Special - Day 3
PBS NewsHour/NPR Democratic National Convention Special - Day 3
PBS NewsHour/NPR Democratic National Convention Special - Day 3

Searching For Justice | Part 2
The vicious cycle of incarceration and homelessness
The vicious cycle of incarceration and homelessness
WATCH: Biden speaks after Electoral College vote
WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks after Electoral College certification results
WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks after Electoral College certification results

Searching For Justice | Part 1
Free from prison after 23 years, but facing new challenges during the pandemic
Free from prison after 23 years, but facing new challenges during the pandemic

Searching For Justice | Part 4
How drug testing in Alabama holds former prisoners back from creating a new life
How drug testing in Alabama holds former prisoners back from creating a new life

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 4
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 4
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 4

Impeachment trial of Donald Trump - Day 12
Watch the final vote in the Trump impeachment trial.
Watch the final vote in the Trump impeachment trial.

Democratic National Convention - Day 3
Coverage of the Democratic National Convention - Day 3
Coverage of the Democratic National Convention - Day 3

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 2
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 2
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 2

Democratic National Convention - Day 2
Coverage of the Democratic National Convention - Day 2
Coverage of the Democratic National Convention - Day 2

Searching For Justice | Part 3
Changing the criminal justice system on behalf of children
Changing the criminal justice system on behalf of children

PBS NewsHour/NPR RNC Special - Day 1
PBS NewsHour/NPR Republican National Convention Special – Day 1
PBS NewsHour/NPR Republican National Convention Special – Day 1