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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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