June 8, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

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 NewsHour 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 NewsHour 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 NewsHour 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 NewsHour 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 NewsHour 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 NewsHour 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 NewsHour 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 NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, what Atlanta's recent water main break says about America's aging infrastructure. Then, a look at a new vaccine with the potential to eradicate malaria, one of the world's deadliest diseases. Plus, a doctor discusses his new book about gender identity and best practices for treating transgender youth. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, as global temperatures rise, American schools struggle to beat the heat and avoid putting students' learning and health at risk. Then, a growing humanitarian crisis in Congo as escalating violence threatens millions in the central African nation. Plus, what people can do to protect themselves from harmful smoke as wildfire season kicks off. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders