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October 27, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Season 2024 Episode 302 | 26m 45s

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the role a small but vocal number of social media users play in distorting reality and the consequences this election year. Then, the effect Ohio’s state Supreme Court elections could have on issues like civil rights and abortion. Plus, how scientists are working to beat a deadly fungus that’s devastating North America’s bat population.

Aired: 10/26/24 | Expires: 11/26/24
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.
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