PBS News Weekend full episode, Oct. 12, 2025

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, desperately needed aid begins to flow into Gaza as President Trump heads to Israel in anticipation of the hostage release, farmers in Minnesota struggle to stay afloat as China boycotts U.S. soybeans and a new film about the life and legacy of George Orwell argues his greatest fears could be coming true.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
Aid begins to flow into Gaza as Trump heads to Israel 
https://youtu.be/nfdT8PJSpJg
News Wrap: Government shutdown reaches 12th day amid impasse
https://youtu.be/T21f7W2P5nY
How China’s boycott of American soybeans affects farmers
https://youtu.be/1khLMW2PXCk
Documentary argues Orwell's greatest fears are materializing
https://youtu.be/uBfHby9uq7c

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00:00 - Intro
01:42 - Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
07:12 - News Wrap
09:55 - Soybeans Boycott
16:38 - A Vision of Orwell
25:07 - Online + Goodnight