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August 24, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Season 2024 Episode 238 | 26m 44s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, why this summer’s extreme heat is contributing to a nationwide blood shortage. Then, as COVID cases surge, why vaccines will soon be harder to get for uninsured Americans. We look at the future of debt relief for Black farmers after decades of discrimination. Plus, how climate change is threatening centuries of culture and history on Tangier Island, Virginia.

Aired: 08/23/24 | Expires: 09/23/24
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
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News Wrap: Death toll rises from massive Hong Kong fire
Trump's deployment of National Guard in U.S. cities gets renewed scrutiny
Trump tries to put his stamp on the NFL, but gets pushback from some fans
How to navigate challenging conversations this Thanksgiving
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The lesser-known history of lacrosse, a uniquely American sport
Music therapy helps Chinese elders in Boston overcome trauma