PBS NewsHour

May 30, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Sunday, May 30, the latest on the nationwide protests as demonstrations flare across the country over the killing of George Floyd, a black man, by a white police officer in Minneapolis. Several cities and states are mobilizing the National Guard after protests turned violent on Friday night. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

Georgia governor declares emergency, appeals for calm

4m 6s

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Saturday morning as Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms recruited Atlanta rapper activist Killer Mike as she appealed for calm after a night of violent confrontation between police and some protesters. Sudhin Thanawala, a reporter for the Associated Press covering the events, joins Hari Sreenivasan for the latest.

Previews + Extras

  • Minnesota mobilizes state's entire National Guard: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Minnesota mobilizes state's entire National Guard

    S2020 E163 - 5m 22s

    Minnesota is mobilizing its entire National Guard as the state braces for more protests in Minneapolis over George Floyd’s death. The ongoing protests turned violent on Friday for a fourth night after thousands of demonstrators set cars and buildings on fire, looted local businesses and fired at law enforcement. Minnesota Public Radio reporter Matt Sepic joins Hari Sreenivasan for more.

  • Trump responds to protests with 'interesting language': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump responds to protests with 'interesting language'

    S2020 E163 - 3m 38s

    Demonstrations turned violent in New York City Friday as crowds clashed with police for a second night in a row. In Washington, D.C., police tried to dispel hundreds who had gathered in front of the White House, some who threw bricks and bottles at U.S. Secret Service members. Washington Post's White House Bureau Chief Philip Rucker joins Hari Sreenivasan for more on President Trump's response.

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