S5·E62 August 5, 2017
Synopsis
On this edition for Saturday, August 5, record heat sweeps across the western U.S. and parts of Europe. Later, one scholar offers a new perspective on income inequality, arguing that the top 20 percent of earners in American society, not only the top 1 percent, limits economic mobility for lower-income groups. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.
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When did Season 5 Episode 62 of PBS News Weekend air?
Season 5, Episode 62 ('August 5, 2017') originally aired on August 5, 2017.
How long is Season 5 Episode 62 ('August 5, 2017')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 25 minutes.
What happens in PBS News Weekend Season 5 Episode 62?
On this edition for Saturday, August 5, record heat sweeps across the western U.S. and parts of Europe. Later, one scholar offers a new perspective on income inequality, arguing that the top 20 percent of earners in American society, not only the top 1 percent, limits economic mobility for lower-inc...
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