August 18, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

The PBS NewsHour | Aug 18, 2024

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, polls show Vice President Harris gaining ground in key swing states ahead of this week's Democratic National Convention. We get the latest from the NewsHour team on the ground in Chicago. Then a look back at the chaotic 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago. Plus, why a device used to treat a deadly heart condition is under scrutiny. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York. Plus, the Astronaut Reid Wiseman

The candidate on the role of social media in politics, and speaking out against his cousin R.F.K., Jr. Plus, the commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission on the dark side of the moon.

The New Yorker Radio Hour |

NJ Gov. Sherrill: If state police were too aggressive at Delaney Hall, we'll look into it

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill took call after call Wednesday night from people who told her state police had been overly aggressive in violent clashes with protesters outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center this weekend.

Ask Governor Sherrill |

I.C.E.'s "Wartime Recruitment" Campaign

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On the Media |

Ask the Mayor Recap and More News From City Hall

Elizabeth Kim discusses the issues Mayor Mamdani talked about in his first "ask the mayor" segment.

The Brian Lehrer Show |