PBS News Weekend full episode, Dec. 6, 2025

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the Trump administration lays out its vision for the U.S. role in the world, taking “America First” policies global. How artificial intelligence is helping predict preterm births. Plus, the benefits and risks of an icy plunge as wintertime outdoor swimming gains a global following.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
What to know about Trump’s new national security policy
   • National security strategist analyzes Trum...  
News Wrap: Arab leaders push for 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire
   • News Wrap: Arab leaders push for Israel-Ha...  
How AI could help doctors predict premature births
   • 1 in 10 births in the U.S. are premature. ...  

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00:00 - Intro
01:54 - A New Worldview
07:51 - News Wrap
10:38 - AI & Pregnancies
19:09 - Winter Swimming (Encore)
23:20 - Goodnight