PBS NewsHour

December 21, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Saturday, December 21, the historic impeachment of Donald Trump, a government shutdown is averted, and Democratic presidential candidates Julian Castro and Deval Patrick join NewsHour Weekend from the campaign trail to discuss the 2020 race. Also, nationwide protests against a controversial citizenship law grip India. Yamiche Alcindor anchors from New York.

Julian Castro on what keeps him in the 2020 race

4m 32s

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro told NewsHour Weekend on Saturday that his campaign has been about the most vulnerable Americans, “people that are often cast aside and marginalized.” The former Housing and Urban Development secretary joins Yamiche Alcindor to discuss the impeachment of President Trump, how money is influencing the 2020 race and what motivates his campaign.

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  • ‘Later, but not late:’ Deval Patrick on his presidential bid: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    ‘Later, but not late:’ Deval Patrick on his presidential bid

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    Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, one of several presidential candidates who did not qualify for the latest Democratic debate, spoke with NewsHour Weekend about the issues driving his decision to enter the 2020 race "later, but not late." He joins Yamiche Alcindor from the campaign trail.

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    No clear lead among Democratic candidates in Iowa

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    As Donald Trump this week became the third American president in history to be impeached, seven 2020 Democratic candidates took to the stage for the latest presidential debate. Chris Buskirk, editor and publisher of American Greatness, and Karine Jean Pierre, chief public affairs officer for MoveOn.org, join Yamiche Alcindor to discuss both the impeachment proceedings and the 2020 race.

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