June 8, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Wednesday on the News Hour, millions face record-breaking temperatures as a dangerous heat wave scorches the Midwest and East Coast. Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a defense agreement with North Korea's Kim Jong Un which could increase weapons supplies for Russia's war in Ukraine. Plus, an investigation reveals America's broken promise to formerly enslaved people after the Civil War. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Biden announces an executive action protecting undocumented spouses and the children of U.S. citizens. The outgoing CEO of Boeing is grilled by Congress over the company's workplace culture and safety record. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses his new memoir chronicling a six-decade career in public health. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, more from our exclusive interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan as he talks with Nick Schifrin about wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The U.S. surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media amid a teen mental health crisis in America. Plus, a look at the different impacts new weight loss drugs could have on the economy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Nick Schifrin talks with national security adviser Jake Sullivan about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Then, a look at the conservative legal challenge to an Illinois city's groundbreaking reparations program. Plus, graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier discusses her books that try to reassure anxious adolescents that they are not alone. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new study highlights how bias affects the detection and treatment of some types of cancer in the LGBTQ+ community. Then, a look inside the world of domestic workers and their lack of labor protections. Plus, what groups in Philadelphia are doing about the death toll of birds crashing into windows. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court strikes down a ban on bump stocks that allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like machine guns. A Justice Department report finds the Phoenix Police Department routinely discriminated, used excessive force and violated civil rights. Plus, a look at the water shortage gripping Mexico City and failure to supply water to many of its 22 million residents. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, in a win for reproductive rights advocates, the Supreme Court unanimously votes to protect access to the abortion pill mifepristone. G7 leaders meet in Italy and announce a deal to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. Plus, a look at the debate surrounding arming teachers as more states pass legislation allowing educators to carry guns on school grounds. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza continue as a massive Hezbollah barrage into Israel increases fears about war in the north. Even as inflation eases, the Fed holds interest rates steady as many costs remain high. Plus, the trial of Hunter Biden highlights the experiences of the millions struggling with substance abuse dependence and those in treatment and recovery. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, Hunter Biden is found guilty of all three felony counts in his federal gun trial. Hamas responds to the latest cease-fire and Israeli hostage deal proposal as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens. Plus, a ballot measure in North Dakota seeks to block people over 80 from representing the state in Congress. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, the U.N. Security Council endorses a cease-fire in Gaza as the U.S. continues its push for a deal after a bloody hostage rescue by Israeli forces. Former President Trump meets with a probation officer as jury deliberations begin in the trial of Hunter Biden. Plus, a popular book sparks new debate over the links among teen mental health, social media and smartphones. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders