© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

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
April 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Ex-agent weighs in on Secret Service security concerns
A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court
U.S.-Iran talks at impasse over nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz
Liz Landers and Lisa Desjardins describe chaos at Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the growing risks of political violence
Accused Correspondents' Dinner gunman charged with attempted assassination of Trump
New focus on autism fuels debate over splitting the spectrum
News Wrap: King Charles arrives in Washington for state visit
U.S., Iranian delegations head to Pakistan, renewing hopes for diplomatic end to war