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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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Extras
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP facing midterm pressure from DHS shutdown, Iran war
ICE agents deploy to major U.S. airports as TSA faces shutdown shortages
Supreme Court hears mail-in ballot case that could impact the midterms
Trump rejects Senate proposal to reopen DHS without ICE funding
Trump says Iran wants 'deal' to end war, but regime denies talks and strikes continue
Deadly LaGuardia plane collision comes as U.S. air system faces significant stress
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