PBS NewsHour

May 31, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Sunday, May 31, chaos and clashes across the nation continue as some protests over the murder of George Floyd turn violent, the history of activism and its influence on political change. Also, creative and safe ways to celebrate graduation. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

With protests, Mayor sees both sides of the dividing line

15m 21s

Managing the lawful and peaceful protests that are continuing in Minnesota’s Twin Cities while preparing for the possibility of more violence is the job of state and local authorities. St. Paul, Minnesota Mayor Melvin Carter joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what his city's next steps are in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.

Previews + Extras

  • St. Louis prosecutor tries to bring criminal justice reform: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    St. Louis prosecutor tries to bring criminal justice reform

    S2020 E164 - 5m 52s

    The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the unrest that has followed has again put the spotlight on how police officers are prosecuted and how the justice system addresses racial bias and inequality. Kimberly Gardner, the top prosecutor in St. Louis who is now up for reelection, sued the city this year to push for criminal justice reforms. Hari Sreenivasan spoke with her to learn more.

  • What the 1960s can teach us about modern-day protests: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What the 1960s can teach us about modern-day protests

    S2020 E164 - 4m 53s

    We know from history that both peaceful and violent demonstrations can change the political landscape. Omar Wasow, an assistant professor in the politics department at Princeton University, studies the history and political effects of protest. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

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