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August 9, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Season 2025 Episode 221 | 24m 09s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new study highlights the growing health dangers of plastic pollution. As megafires become more common, an anthropologist gives a firsthand account of a historic season with the elite Los Padres Hotshots. History is made as a woman umpires a regular-season MLB game for the first time. Plus, scientists in South Africa make rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching.

Aired: 08/08/25 | Expires: 09/08/25
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Extras
News Wrap: Zelenskyy says Ukraine won’t give up territory to end war with Russia
‘When It All Burns’ recounts a historic megafire season with the elite Los Padres Hotshots
What Jen Pawol’s debut means for the future of women umpires in Major League Baseball
New study highlights ‘grave, growing’ danger of plastic pollution to world’s health
How radioactive rhino horns could help save the species from poachers
How Trump's census plan could reshape congressional maps
Brooks and Capehart on Israel's plans to exert more control over Gaza
Israel's government decides to take Gaza City, sparking condemnation and protests
Scientists face ecological and economic hurdles to save Mississippi River Delta
Netanyahu's Gaza takeover won't end Hamas influence in the region, Mideast analyst says
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