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January 27, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Season 2024 Episode 28 | 26m 44s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how a nationwide shortage of special education teachers is affecting students with disabilities and the educators trained to work with them. Then, the changing face of motherhood and professional sports, and the push for paid maternity leave in the United States. Plus, a 14-year-old science phenom talks about his quest to develop a soap that fights skin cancer.

Aired: 01/26/24 | Expires: 02/26/24
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.
Extras
News Wrap: IRS says average tax refund just under $3,500 this year
Pope Leo's critiques of Trump policies hold more weight as a fellow American, priest says
Why the spirit of volunteering is a defining part of America's identity
Trump's DOJ targets Jan. 6 convictions, broadens Fed construction site probe
New book explores Queen Elizabeth's relationships with 13 U.S. presidents
Live Nation and Ticketmaster abused monopoly power and gouged consumers, jury finds
April 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
With U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiring in a week, diplomats lay groundwork for new talks
Israel’s campaign in Lebanon a 'humanitarian catastrophe,' UN refugee chief warns
Lena Dunham and Amna Nawaz explore public stress and trauma on 'Settle In'

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