PBS News Hour - Full Show November 30, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode
Nov 30, 2025
Simona Fultin, a field correspondent, shares insights from Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon amid a fragile political situation, highlighting locals' hopes for peace. Rob Rosenbaum, co-founder of Project Resource Optimization, discusses preserving humanitarian programs post-USAID's closure and the urgent need for cost-effective strategies in health initiatives. Jim Morrison, a high-altitude skier, recounts his historic descent of Everest's Super Direct route, emphasizing the thrill and challenges faced while skiing in extreme conditions.
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Lebanon's Fragile Sectarian Balance
- Lebanon's complex religious makeup amplifies political fragility and makes unity difficult to achieve.
- Simona Fultin shows the pope's visit aims to bridge sectarian divides amid rising pressure on Hezbollah's role.
Ruins Of Yaron Tell A Human Story
- Yaron's ruined church and emptied houses show how recent fighting devastated mixed communities.
- Simona Fultin reports only 16 of 55 Christian families remain and many homes were destroyed.
Triage Life-Saving Aid First
- Prioritize life-saving programs when international aid is cut to prevent immediate deaths.
- Caitlin Tullock explains they focused on immunizations and acute malnutrition interventions first.