September 22, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Thursday on the News Hour, Floridians brace for impact as Hurricane Helene takes aim at the state. The U.S. pushes for a cease-fire plan to end the violence between Israel and Hezbollah. We report from the frontlines in Ukraine where drones are transforming how the war is being waged. Plus, Hillary Clinton on how she feels about Kamala Harris' barrier-breaking bid for the presidency. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, Florida braces as Hurricane Helene barrels towards the Gulf Coast. Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon again in preparation for a possible ground invasion. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign in swing states as polls show the race as close as ever. Plus, the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog on the potentially catastrophic situations in Iran and war-torn Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, in his final speech at the UN General Assembly as president, Joe Biden implores world leaders to work toward peace. Lawmakers grill the company behind a weight loss drug, questioning why the U.S. pays more than other countries for the same product. Plus, as more Americans become caregivers for veterans, a look at what's creating the need and the burden put on families. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, Israel and Hezbollah move closer to an all-out war after Israeli airstrikes kill hundreds in Lebanon. Harris and Trump ramp up efforts to win over voters in critical swing states as the election draws closer. Plus, we talk to Late Show host Stephen Colbert and his wife, Evie, about their new cookbook, the family stories behind the food and how to laugh in tough times. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, what the outcome of the presidential election could mean for how we track weather, combat climate change and protect wildlife. Then, why some of the baby food on supermarket shelves may not meet recommended nutrition guidelines. Plus, a preview of Judy Woodruff's conversation with Wisconsin residents on the country's political divisions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new report says nearly half a billion children worldwide are experiencing at least twice as many extremely hot days as their grandparents. Then, two years after the Inflation Reduction Act became law, a look at its economic impact and delays in the projects it was meant to spur. Plus, how Glacier National Park is trying to manage a crush of visitors and vehicles. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, Israel says it killed a top Hezbollah leader in the third major strike on the group in as many days. As in-person early voting begins, we look at the impact split-ticket voters could have on the election. Plus, renowned journalist Connie Chung pulls back the curtain on how she managed to inspire a generation of women despite rampant sexism. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, the leader of Hezbollah says Israel crossed a line and vows retribution for the exploding pagers and walkie-talkies. The Teamsters decide not to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in decades, the head of the union explains why. Plus, political and environmental concerns clash in Papua New Guinea where controversial deep-sea mining is moving forward. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time in four years in a major shift in its fight against inflation. Lebanon is rocked by more exploding devices, this time involving walkie talkies and solar equipment. Plus, a report from Papua New Guinea where experimental deep-sea mining is raising environmental concerns. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, in an apparent Israeli attack, hundreds of Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon, killing at least eight and injuring thousands. With seven weeks until Election Day, Harris and Trump hit the campaign trail in critical swing states. Plus, we explore the deepest depths and efforts to mine valuable metals from the ocean floor. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders