PBS News Hour - Full Show September 1, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 1, 2025
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Sherry Fink discusses the ethical and medical advancements related to Trisomy 18, weaving a poignant narrative around families seeking effective care for their children. Actor and author David Duchovny delves into the emotional depth of poetry, sharing personal experiences that shape his writing. Together, they illuminate the intersection of personal struggles and broader societal issues, while shedding light on the pressing humanitarian crises impacting vulnerable communities.
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Shallow Quake, Massive Destruction
- The shallow 6.0 quake collapsed unreinforced mud and brick homes, producing widespread village-level destruction and many trapped people.
- Four years of Taliban rule and reduced foreign aid left Afghanistan isolated and the humanitarian response badly under-resourced.
Villagers Rescue With Bare Hands
- Villagers pulled the wounded from rubble with their bare hands and carried them on bamboo beds because emergency workers were absent.
- A local man described multiple family members as "martyred," showing the catastrophe's personal toll.
Prioritize Humanitarian Aid Over Politics
- Humanitarian workers urged donors and governments to set aside politics and prioritize aid delivery to Afghanistan immediately.
- Aid agencies warned resources are stretched and requested scaled support to reach decimated communities blocked by landslides and damaged roads.
