PBS News Weekend

PBS News Weekend (2013-2026)

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Anchor John Yang presents a summary of the day's national and international news in a 30-minute program from the Tisch WNET Studios at Lincoln Center in New York. Each weekend broadcast contains original stories of national interest ranging from education and health care to the economy and finance. The PBS News Weekend team also works with local stations to produce stories that may appeal to a wider, national audience.

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Scheduleevery Saturday, Sunday at 17:00

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2026-01-11Episode 4Jan 11, 2026
2026-01-10Episode 3Jan 10, 2026
2026-01-04Episode 2Jan 4, 2026
2026-01-03Episode 1Jan 3, 2026
2025-12-28Episode 104Dec 28, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' premiere?

'PBS NewsHour Weekend' premiered on September 7, 2013.

Who hosted the show during the year 2013?

Hari Sreenivasan served as the host of 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' in 2013.

Did 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' air on Saturday or Sunday in 2013?

'PBS NewsHour Weekend' aired on Saturdays in 2013.

How long was each episode of 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' in 2013?

Each episode of 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' was approximately 30 minutes long in 2013.

Did 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' exclusively cover news from the United States in 2013?

No, 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' covered both domestic and international news in 2013.

Which topics did 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' cover in its debut episode?

In its debut episode, 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' covered topics such as the ongoing conflict in Syria, changes to the English language in America, and efforts to combat concussions in football.

Did 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' feature any special segments or series in 2013?

Yes, 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' featured a special series called "Our Time is Now" in 2013, which explored the impact of the aging baby boomer generation on various aspects of American life.

Did 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' win any awards in 2013?

There is no evidence that 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' won any awards in 2013.

Was 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' broadcasted live or pre-recorded in 2013?

'PBS NewsHour Weekend' was pre-recorded in 2013.

Was there any significant change in the format of 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' in 2013?

Not much has been reported about any significant changes in the format of 'PBS NewsHour Weekend' during 2013.

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  • PBS NewsHour Weekend (United States)
  • PBS News Weekend with John Yang (United States)

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