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August 19, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Season 2023 Episode 242 | 24m 09s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, as the death toll in Maui climbs, we look at how communities can improve disaster warnings and responses. Then, families in Montana prepare for a new law banning certain medical treatments for minors with gender dysphoria. Plus, the impact the writers' strike is having on reality and unscripted TV.

Aired: 08/18/23 | Expires: 09/18/23
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Where the battle for Congress stands heading into Election Day
Zelenskyy on his 'emotional' relationship with Trump and fighting Russia
Muslim communities confront surge of hostility during midterms
Surprise endorsement in Michigan Senate race a 'huge distraction,' says Rep. Dingell
Advocates warn Afghans deported by U.S. will face 'certain death' under Taliban
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the early signals to watch on Election Night
Inside the AP's process for calling election races
News Wrap: Parts of jet may have broken off before crash in Florida
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