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March 16, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Season 2024 Episode 77 | 26m 44s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we examine the safety and reliability of helicopters after a string of fatal crashes. Then, the myth of plastic recycling and how the plastics industry knew for decades that it wasn’t a viable solution. Plus, the human implications of a shark conservation success story off the coast of Cape Cod.

Aired: 03/15/24 | Expires: 04/15/24
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
What's behind the decade-long 'learning recession' for American students
Tulsi Gabbard’s record and impact on the U.S. intelligence community
Shein's purchase of sustainable fashion brand Everlane sparks outcry
Carbon credit program pays small landowners to keep forests standing
News Wrap: Rubio meets with NATO allies amid troop level confusion
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's loyalty demands
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New Mexico secretary of state explains law barring armed federal agents at polls
What Stephen Colbert's exit means for the future of late-night