PBS NewsHour

April 14, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Sunday, April 14, the field of Democrats widens as Indiana's Pete Buttigieg enters the 2020 presidential race, Peru changes its permit policy for Venezuelans seeking refuge, and miniature horses are being used for therapy. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

Venezuelans facing tumult at home flood into Peru

8m 55s

Millions of Venezuelans have fled the country's economic and political crises in recent years, with an estimated 500,000 migrating to Peru in 2018 alone. Many have entered the country on work permits allowing them to stay for up to one year. But with the unending flow of Venezuelans, Peru stopped accepting work permit applications at the end of last year. Special Correspondent Kira Kay reports.

Previews + Extras

  • Trump's popularity with his base giving him ‘running room’: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump's popularity with his base giving him ‘running room’

    S2019 E120 - 4m 53s

    Democrats and the White House continue battles over the release of President Trump’s taxes and his plans for the border, a growing field of Democratic presidential candidates highlights divisions in the party, and the arrest of Julian Assange sets up a debate around the First Amendment. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with special correspondent Jeff Greenfield to put the week in politics in perspective.

  • Small but mighty miniature horses offer therapy and hope: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Small but mighty miniature horses offer therapy and hope

    S2019 E120 - 3m 27s

    From dogs and rabbits, to guinea pigs and even birds, pet therapy animals come in all shapes and sizes. But volunteer-based organization Mane in Heaven keeps and trains miniature therapy horses, which they take to schools and hospitals to offer their therapeutic support. Nick Blumberg, from our partner station WTTW in Chicago, reports on the pint-sized equine mission.

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