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March 20, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

Season 2021 Episode 79 | 26m 35s

On this edition for Saturday, March 20, after Tuesday’s shooting in Atlanta, public outcry over anti-Asian hate crimes, including input from comedian and actress Margaret Cho, parenting in a pandemic: tips to try at home, and, in our signature segment, after a decade of war, the Syrian refugee crisis intensifies. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

Aired: 03/19/21 | Expires: 04/19/21
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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Atkins Stohr and Parker on political fallout from Trump’s call to ‘nationalize’ elections
Trump administration’s visa freeze upends work and life for many U.S. families
U.S. restarts nuclear diplomacy with Iran amid escalating threats. Here’s what to know
News Wrap: Trump’s racist social media post about the Obamas draws backlash
One-on-one with Ambassador Huckabee on what’s next for Gaza and the Middle East
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