Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
Guest: Chris Hughes. Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes discusses his book, "Marketcrafters," about policymakers on the left and right who have shaped markets to achieve social and political goals. He also comments on social media regulation and the Meta antitrust trial.
Enjoy Verdi's epic love story starring soprano Angel Blue in the title role with new staging by Michael Mayer featuring projections and animations that bring ancient Egypt to life. Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts the all-star cast.
Experience the astonishing natural life found in the world's longest mountain range, where pumas hunt guanaco, shape-shifting frogs hide in remote cloud forests and descendants of the Inca build bridges of grass.
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
Nancy Zieman takes the most requested sewing techniques and simplifies them. Nancy minimizes sewing effort and makes it easy and fun to sew clothing and home dec accessories using nontraditional methods. Learn the "hands-down easiest way" to sew collars, corners, and sleeves.
The patchwork postcards we featured on a previous series of Love of Quilting were so popular, we invited guest Nancy Bronstein to join us and try out a few more designs! These patchwork postcards are a no-pressure place to play with designs and stitches. Learn how to stitch-and-flip in the hoop, adapt a mini-block to be a standard postcard size, and even a special aging technique to give your postcard a vintage look!
Jewelry designer Nicholas Varney's gardens, apple orchards and ponds provide inspiration for his unique creations. He reconstructs colors found in nature, employing gemstones, exotic woods, pearls and other natural materials with precious stones to create an organic aesthetic rarely seen in fine jewelry. His back pain when weeding is addressed with body positioning and stretches.
Not only are the holiday plants beautiful but, importantly, the floral design is spectacular. A beautiful glass house with equally beautiful plants that add an exciting touch to the holiday feel. Tune in as we GardenSMART.
This week, Chef Maria Loi heads to the crown jewel of the Cycladic islands, Naxos. Maria embraces the amazing local cuisine of the island to create a true Naxian feast with local chef, Yiannis Ikonomou. Together, they make a delicious Chicken Pie and Grilled Tuna Filet with Potato Salad. Back in New York, Chef Loi serves up some Naxian-inspired comfort foods.
Cooking fish can be tricky but not with these easy, foolproof fish recipes. First, Sara is joined by food journalist and influencer Anna Gass (who also happened to be her former intern) to make Pesce all'Acqua Pazza- a simple fish poached in a cherry tomato sauce that prevents overcooking. Then Sara goes to tiny, romantic Key West to cook with renowned seafood chef Norman Van Aken. He makes a local Bahamian Soup with fresh caught snapper and a "Cut Up" Salad, a potluck of fruit, plucked from the dinner guests trees. Recipes: Pesce all'Acqua Pazza; Bahamian Soup; Cut Up Fruit Salad.
Pati journeys to Casas Grandes to experience the preserved foods, or "conservas," that sustained people during the Mexican Revolution. She meets a family that has lived for generations at Hacienda de San Diego, Mexico's "White House" for a day after the battle of Casas Grandes, including Diana Acosta and her mother, Sara Ramirez, who still preserves foods the way they did during the war.
Sometimes all you need to make a delicious weeknight meal is a skillet! Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay whips up beer-marinated Skillet-Roasted Peruvian Style Chicken. Then, Milk Street Cook Sam Fore makes Italian Summer Vegetable Stew, a perfect accompaniment to grilled meat or fish. Finally, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark assembles Eggs Fried in Parmesan Breadcrumbs with Wilted Spinach.
When I was a kid, Sunday gravy was a ritual in our house. Someone even stayed home from Mass to stir it so it didn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Tomato gravy, or sauce, was only part of our Sunday tradition, which was all about family, friends and food. Let's celebrate the ritual of eating well as we go to Tuscany and cook Sunday gravy with the Tamburini family. Recipes: Pasta Pomodoro; Polenta Puttanesca
Test Cook Morgan Bolling and host Bridget Lancaster head outside to make North Carolina Barbecue Pork. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended fire pits for cooking. Test Cook Carmen Dongo makes host Julia Collin Davison Lemonade with Honey.
Host Julia Collin Davison makes Bridget Lancaster Spice-Rubbed Pork Roast en Cocotte with Caramelized Onion. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia to a head-to-head tasting of chocolate cake mixes. Test cook Erica Turner makes Julia Double-Apple Bread Pudding.
There are some recipes that make my memories so tangible it's as if I am transported through time. Fuzi With Chicken RaguÌ was a traditional Sunday dish for my family. As a child my Grandpa would treat us to an Orange Spritz like the one I show you. For a sweet finish, I have fond memories of frying up the dough for these St. Joseph's Zeppole. Feed the memories and cook to reminisce with me.
What's America's most popular meat? It's Poultry. Americans consume more than 112 pounds per person each year. Today Steven prepares an astonishing array of grilled poultry from brandy brined rotisserie chicken to duck legs flame roasted Peking-style. And with a special guest a Project Fire first: turkey "ribs"-found in St. Louis, and virtually nowhere else. ST. LOUIS TURKEY RIBS; BRANDY-BRINED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN; PEKING DUCK LEGS WITH GRILLED BOK CHOY. Guest: Earline Walker, formerly of Smoki O's, St. Louis.
The team arrives in style to Music City, USA and kicks off the season at a rundown brick cottage in a quaint neighborhood of East Nashville. .. but first, they make a stop at a local music venue to see a special performance.
Richard and Nathan assist a homeowner upgrade her bathroom better suited for aging in place. After being denied by gutter companies and local handymen, a homeowner's last hope is to call Tom and Nathan to help restore her rotten wooden gutters.
MotorWeek, television's longest running automotive series, is in its third decade of reviewing cars, trucks and utilities spanning the needs and dreams of a broad spectrum of buyers. From pure-electric to pure performance, MotorWeek looks at factors mattering most to consumers. But, MotorWeek is more than just a show about new cars. It's also about keeping the car you own running, and keeping pace with the latest automotive lifestyle trends as America continues its love affair with cars.
The Venetian Lagoon in northeastern Italy is dotted with dozens of inhabited islands. We're exploring two of them for their international importance and influence. First, is the incomparable and mythologized city of Venice --- which is probably the most famous car-free island in the world. - where we get an idea of the 50,000 tourists a day that are drawn to this uniquely beautiful artistic achievement comprised of 118 small islands separated by 114 canals and joined again by 400 bridges. Long considered the most beautiful and romantic city in the world, Venice is also Europe's largest urban car-free area and is recognized by UNESCO. Then we explore the tiny island Burano has been a colorfully curated home to generations of lace makers, artists and fishermen. We discover exactly why their lacemaking is unique their meals unforgettable.
Co-hosts Amy Traverso & Richard Wiese reunite for a road trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire to check out the spectacular fall foliage. Then, we head to Boston for launch day of the city's Swan Boats, guided by the fourth generation of the family that's run the business since 1877. Our last stop is at the annual Kneading Conference in Maine, to meet some of the country's top bakers.
Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts. She meets author Michael Wallis, who shares insights on Route 66. Exploring Cuba, Missouri, she admires colorful murals and the Osage Trail Legacy monument. Crossing the Arkansas River, she stops at the Uranus Fudge Factory. In Carthage, she learns about a little-known Civil War battle before heading to Springfield, the official birthplace of Route 66. In Kansas, she visits Gearhead Curios, a unique pit-stop, then meets a joyful business owner at Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios in Tulsa. Finally, she reflects on the Tulsa massacre at a memorial before learning why Tulsa is known as the Route 66 capital.
Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. From the Matterhorn to the Jungfrau to Appenzell, we savor both the country's jaw-dropping alpine beauty and the rich and resilient culture of its people. As we lace together that dramatic mountain wonder with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, and unforgettable hikes, we also enjoy alpine life - from exploring glaciers to making cheese the old-fashioned way.
Travel to Chicago for finds like a 1969 "Chicago Seven" signed subpoena, a 1961 Leonora Carrington oil, and a 1976 Playboy Bunny collection. Which find is appraised at $200,000-$300,000? Visit the Art Institute of Chicago.
Hear a summary of the day's international and national news. Each weekend broadcast contains original in-depth reporting on topics including education, energy, politics, science, technology, religion, finance and the arts. John Yang anchors.
Will has decided to write a play about the life of Julius Caesar. The only problem is how to deal with his assassination. After all Her Majesty is not likely to approve of any play about doing in the head of state, and Robert Greene is particularly keen to label Will a traitor. Things are not going well in the theatre either. Burbage is hogging the limelight and the other players have decided to get together and depose him. Should Will back the conspirators? Or is there a way he can use his skill with words to stop the plotters in their tracks?
Martin's mother Debra hits the campaign trail to support Mary Robinson's bid for the Irish presidency, but with little funding decides to turn to the owner of local fish factory, Brendan "Touchy" Feely, for support. A neglected Martin soon tires of his sister's cooking and befriends new boy Trevor whose chefparents feed the boys like kings - until Martin overstays his welcome.
When he brings the wrong keys to a crime scene, Wicky meets the neighbour - and might have met his match.
At the dawn of the Revolutionary War, struggling Long Island farmer Abraham Woodhull is recruited by the Colonial Army to spy on the British.
Velvet is on the verge of bankruptcy. Don Gerardo, a family friend, offers to save Velvet if Alberto agrees to marry his daughter Cristina.
Dalgliesh is invited to Dorset by an old friend, only to discover that he has recently died, as has a resident at a mysterious nearby home for the disabled. Though technically off-duty, Dalgliesh wonders if there's a connection between the deaths. Guest stars include Jonjo O'Neill (Pennyworth).
After months of anticipation, Making Movies previews their new album hitting the shelves on May 26th and reminisces about a recent to trip to Panama.
Celebrated singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit hit the Austin City Limits stage in a radiant hour showcasing highlights from their acclaimed LP Weathervanes.
Watch as actor Toby Jones uncovers the remarkable World War II stories of his maternal grandparents, who rarely spoke about their wartime experiences when he was growing up. He learns how their love endured, despite the hardships they faced.
This series spans the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the absence of government intervention and the organizers that continue to rally against the virus. From filmmakers Sandy Woodson and Emily Woodring, AIDS in KC honors the lifelong impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and invites us to investigate the next steps in eradicating the virus from our communities.
Chris and Paul head to the idyllic Golden Isles to photograph St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. In the process, they met with experts who talked about the history and ecology of the region.
Kansas City Week in Review takes an in-depth look at the issues shaping Kansas City with area newsmakers and journalists. From one-on-one interviews to large group panel discussions, Nick Haines leads an informative and entertaining conversation about the news impacting our metro.
Faced with an impending expose, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and comes out on top. In doing so, she uncovers a superpower; her newfound confidence in herself.
James has a bout of brucellosis, bringing long buried emotions to the surface. A broken-down car forces Siegfried and Tristan to renegotiate their relationship with amusing consequences.
Dogs in Space - Mrs. Clusky asks the class to present projects on the solar system, but TD finds himself distracted by comic books. Can he save the Planet of the Dogs from evil space cats and still get his homework in on time? Vocabulary: (E) planet, star, solar system, constellation, orbit (I) sun, moon, earth, space, spaceship. Dogs from Space - Inspired by TD's comic about the Planet of the Dogs, Martha has a dream about what life would be like as an alien space dog. Vocabulary: (E) universe, extraterrestrial, astronom(y)(er), astronaut, asteroid, inva(sion)( ed)(ing)(er), (in)humane (I) alien(s) , world, creature.
The long-awaited rains finally return to Pteranodon Terrace, but grow into a huge rainstorm that grows even bigger - into a hurricane! Dad hasn't seen it blow like this since he was a kid. They seek shelter, and Don discovers an entrance to a cave below their nest, where not only the Pteranodons, but also their other neighbors, the Lambeorsaurus family and Cindy Cimolestes, all take shelter for the night. In the morning, the storm has passed, but everyone must pitch in to rebuild their various nests.The family is cleaning up the mess left over from the hurricane, and discover that a raft of logs has washed up two refugees from across the Western Interior Sea - a turtle named Aidan Adocus, and a small mammal named Tommy Ptilodus. Our family learns of their adventure, crossing the sea in the storm, and washing up at Pteranodon Terrace. They decide to take their new friends to the Dinosaur Train, and ride back with them to their home in Appalachia.
Jet's robot Jet 2 needs new wheels if he's going to be able to rove over the surface of Mars. Jet and the kids try a bunch of different wheels, without success. In the end, they borrow the wheels from Mitchell's scooter, so Jet 2 can successfully navigate on Mars. The kids enter their karts in the big kid-kart derby, but this year they all have to design solar powered karts. Jet learns how solar panels work, and how batteries save up the energy so you can race even when clouds cover the Sun.
A terrible cyberglitch afflicts the young prince of the Crab Kingdom and the CyberSquad must cure him and stop Hacker before all is lost.
Broken bones, tendon tricks, acidic exoskeletons and more! Explore the human skeletal system including bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and joints; and how it stores calcium and phosphorous and produces blood cells. STEM Challenge: Making a no-hands crutch. Curious About Careers: Orthopedic surgeon and baseball team physician Julie Dodds on her career in sports medicine.
Join Mister C and the Science Crew as they visit and explore The McWane Science Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Meet a paleontologist, ride the high wire cycle and learn about combustion. Learning is so much more fun, when we explore together!
Make mochi and a raccoon paper craft. Welcome to CAMP TV - a half - hour day camp experience in your living room! Head counselor Zachary Noah Piser and his new co - counselor, Mia Weinberger, guide "campers" as they learn through play. Content partners include Blackspace, Cook ing with Courtney, The Exploratorium, the Guggenheim Museum, Intrepid Museum, KERA, One Voice Children's Choir, San Diego Zoo.
In this Into the Outdoors episode, Adventure Team members Zach and Bella set out to find the best ways to get your family geared up for a fishing and boating adventure! From learning the basics of fishing, like essential gear and different types of fish, to understanding how anglers can help keep fish habitats healthy, they uncover everything you need to know before you and your family cast a line. Zach and Bella also try their hands at wakeboarding, and quickly learn that there are countless ways to have fun safely out on the water!
Madison and Armando time travel in the Kid Stew phone booth to visit Albert Einstein as he works out his theory of relativity, then check in with the Really Big Brain for more about gravity; Nicholas anchors Kid Stew Ewws!, the news "where the truth is always gross;" Author Judy Blume reveals her inspiration; ice sculptor Keith Martin explains his process for large scale outdoor art in Colorado; Satine visits her family's native Norway where she explores the Vikings' maritime history, visits a farm, and learns traditional dance; David helps explain the science behind trick birthday candles at Jorge's Joke Shop; Amazing Kids spotlights a Swedish sailing school; a new twist on "Hansel and Gretel;" reaching out to lonely classmates; and more.
Going green is worthwhile and good for the bottom line. Explore the profitable side of going green, and learn how to distinguish between what's hype, and what's hip. Meet two college grads who learned how to make a profit from the coffee grounds up.
Customizing your shop is one of the best ways to enjoy woodworking. The Woodsmith team shows off two shop-made accessories that can make your shop more enjoyable and save some money, too. Build an extra-large clamp or a benchtop workbench.
Steve builds a mallet and hand plane from recycled materials.
Investigating the Assad regime's arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war. Former prisoners, guards, soldiers and intelligence officials shed new light on atrocities carried out during Bashar al-Assad's reign.
In JOURNEYS IN JAPAN, English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the culture, meeting local people, visiting historic sites, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. The series provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan.
In today's episode, Niklas investigates the great variety of produce from the productive farmland in Eastern Norway. He also escapes to a small lake to fish for the Perch, a freshwater gamefish, and to enjoy good food by the campfire amidst the tranquility of nature.
Host Laura Theodore prepares a vegan celebratory meal for friends and family, highlighting a satisfying, easy-to-prepare Yummy Pecan, Sunflower Seed, and Zucchini Loaf served with Simple Mushroom Gravy and Red Potato and Cauliflower Mash. Quick Pecan-Date Truffles make a delicious, sweet dessert.
Les and Paul leave the Queen Elizabeth to connect with kelp forager Lia Heifetz. After harvesting some kelp, and an eventful and educational lunch, the tandem return to the ship to meet sous chef Karin for another special collaborative meal.
Carnival or Mardi Gras is a time of parades and exuberant partying just before the forty days of Lent, when many Christians must adopt of more austere way of life. Latin America features hundreds of variations on the festivities. Mexico has two sensational parades like no others, in towns that are otherwise obscure--Huejotzingo in the state of Puebla and Tlacayapan in the state of Morelos. These two parties are as different as any two celebrations can be.
As humans continue to move across and dominate the open landscapes of North America, transforming diverse native ecosystems into managed areas for crops, livestock, or even simply for aesthetics, our native resident and transient wildlife lose habitat. Learn how sustainable land management leads to a more diverse and healthier environment.
Nicholas visits the top restaurants in the Palm Beaches. He films the chefs at work in the restaurant owned by Tiger Woods. Shows us the technique for making Gulab Jamon, the most famous dessert in India. We also learn the secret for making a great key lime pie.
Stephen Sondheim is widely hailed as the greatest modern American musical theater composer. Series creator Elisa New speaks with Broadway stage actors and writer Adam Gopnik to explore Sondheim's singular ability to blend lyrics and music - using as their case study "Finishing the Hat," from Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George.
This week on ON STORY, Lawmen: Bass Reeves creators Chad Feehan and series directors Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano join us to discuss their revival of the television Western.
Chris and Paul head to the idyllic Golden Isles to photograph St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. In the process, they met with experts who talked about the history and ecology of the region.
Kansas City Week in Review takes an in-depth look at the issues shaping Kansas City with area newsmakers and journalists. From one-on-one interviews to large group panel discussions, Nick Haines leads an informative and entertaining conversation about the news impacting our metro.
Painter Viviane Silvera uses art to explore memory and PTSD, animating 30,000 images to provide a visualization of the brain's process of forming, altering, and storing memories. The art is combined with narration based on breakthroughs in neuroscience research by Nobel Laureate Eric Kandel and other scientists to show how we can bridge the conscious and the conscious brain and heal trauma.
When he brings the wrong keys to a crime scene, Wicky meets the neighbour - and might have met his match.
Madame du Barry, the Favorite, sees the Dauphine as a rival for the King's affections.
While Adele struggles to integrate in the DPJ, a murdered prostitute is found in the apartment of an old man who kidnapped his own granddaughter.
Max and Erin's relationship grows ever more complicated, as the pressure on Max from his police handler Jackie steadily increases, and he has a surprising encounter.
Eric hits the slopes on handmade skis he makes with son and father team Jeff and John Thompson.
Equipped with a port hole and glass bottom window, Steve builds a paddle boat, perfect for the young underwater explorer.
Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison uncover the secrets to making a weeknight-friendly recipe for tagliatelle with bolognese sauce. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of crushed tomatoes, science expert Dan Souza explains the surprising science behind why you cannot overcook mushrooms, and then test cook Becky Hays makes the ultimate meatless "meat" sauce.
Artists have painted its bucolic landscapes stretching from the cities of Rouen and Fecamp (home of the celebrated Benedictine Abbey) to the seaside cliffs of Etretat. Gourmet choices abound as apple orchards beget cider and Calvados, while happy cows give Camembert cheese its complexity. Leslie's sister is a long-time resident and takes her to spots only locals know. Indulging in delicious bites and sips, she encounters characters that embody French joie de vivre!
On this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare a uniquely South Indian saucy dish, called Sambhar, using kohlrabi, we'll also prepare a delicious Lima Beans Poriyal, and also an innovative, versatile dish called Tuna Masala. Show Recipes: Kohlrabi Sambhar; Lima Beans Poriyal; Tuna Masala.
In this episode, Bridget and Julia uncover the secrets to making the perfect Boston cream pie. In the Equipment Corner, expert Adam Ried reviews silicone spatulas, and then test cook Erin McMurrer makes the ultimate chocolate sheet cake with milk chocolate frosting.
The team arrives in style to Music City, USA and kicks off the season at a rundown brick cottage in a quaint neighborhood of East Nashville. .. but first, they make a stop at a local music venue to see a special performance.
Richard and Nathan assist a homeowner upgrade her bathroom better suited for aging in place. After being denied by gutter companies and local handymen, a homeowner's last hope is to call Tom and Nathan to help restore her rotten wooden gutters.
Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe. It's actually two cities- busy Pest and noble Buda-straddling the Danube and laced together by mighty bridges. Capitalism has taken hold with gusto as shopping boulevards thrive and stone Lenins and cast iron Stalins litter a theme park at the edge of town. Today Gypsy orchestras feature smoking violins, venerable mineral baths are the rage, and 19th century coffeehouses enjoy a renaissance.
Team up with Bob Ross and travel back to the days of swimming in that cool, refreshing, secluded creek in the dark country forest.
Join Miranda Esmonde-White seaside for an episode of Classical Stretch that relieves pain and stretches your hips. This episode re-balances all of the muscles and joints that surround your hips and glutes.
This class begins by awakening the body with a slow and steady flow to prepare for stillness in a guided meditation that will infuse tranquility and peace. A little movement into the body with awareness of the breath, profoundly helps quiet the mind, turn the chatter off, so you can settle into meditation with less resistance and more ease. The class begins gently and gradually builds into variations of sun salutations to get the blood flowing and awaken the energy centers in the body. Once the body lies down after the standing flow, it is like a sponge and soaks in the guided meditation to rest and let go deeply. In stillness, you pause, let go of what's not serving you, to release, relax and fill up on peace. Experience tranquility.
These patchwork blades reminded us of ice skate blades, so we named the quilt after a technical element in figure skating the Twizzle. That move is challenging, but this quilt is not! Angela Huffman makes it all simple with stitch-and-flip corners, and pre-sashing the blocks. You'll learn about using wide-back fabrics for piecing, how to work with ombre prints, and even pick up a few handy tips for piano key borders. This dazzling quilt will make your heart spin!
Sean explores the streets of Dublin where he enjoys the contrast between Oscar Wilde and the rap poetry of a local street artist. The cliffs and docks of Howth welcome Sean to a place where the sea and the people are one. From the Armagh Rhymers to punk rock, Sean immerses himself in the Irish music scene and Belfast's gritty nightlife. Finally, his visit to the sight where the Titanic was built proves to be a touching and memorable experience as he gathers stories from descendants of passengers who perished at sea and is the inspiration for his painting celebrating the perseverance and tenacity of the Irish people.
Richard and Nathan assist a homeowner upgrade her bathroom better suited for aging in place. After being denied by gutter companies and local handymen, a homeowner's last hope is to call Tom and Nathan to help restore her rotten wooden gutters.
The team arrives in style to Music City, USA and kicks off the season at a rundown brick cottage in a quaint neighborhood of East Nashville. .. but first, they make a stop at a local music venue to see a special performance.
Mingling food crops with your front yard ornamental garden is not only practical, it can add more visual appeal too. Limitations on where to create a designated food garden is often an obstacle in urban settings, so foodscaping - or landscaping to include edibles - is rapidly growing in popularity. Brie Arthur provides guidelines and examples for success and beauty, all from her personal foodscape garden.
Selecting the correct type of grass is important, but so is dealing with soil compaction, controlling weeds and spotting insect problems. Our guest host, a golf course superintendent, deals with lawn issues daily thus is well prepared to suggest ways for us to keep our lawn healthy. Tune in as we GardenSMART.
Host Eric Gorges meets the craftsmen behind the esteemed H. Gerstner &Sons brand and learns how to make the tool box that's been treasured for generations.
Two garden projects are on the list for this episode. Chris Fitch builds a tower bird feeder with an attractive design. Logan Wittmer constructs a home for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Along the way, discover secrets for building outdoor projects.
This miniature chest is perfectly sized to enhance any tabletop. Two router jig half- blind dovetail drawers are the key to this elegant mix of woods. Visit the Dave Moser Kiln to see how small batches of wood can be cured.
Steve shows you how to build a sand box, perfect for the young knight.
Jerry Spady thinks outside the box every day, spending most of his time exploring new frontiers and creating woodworking projects born from a unique vision.
Welcome to the magical world of a clockmaker, where the gears are lovingly handmade and time truly does stand still as host Eric Gorges and young clock maker Nate Bowers create a beautiful exposed gear clock.
Chef Leah Chase prepared a Father's Day feast each year for her large extended family. The menu on this episode features special dishes for Father's Day including Breakfast Shrimp, Grillades, and Sugar Steak prepared by Chefs Dook Chase and Cleo Robinson.
Step up your outdoor entertaining with a serving station to go with your grill. This easy-to-build project features durable outdoor materials. It offers a prep area and a bar height counter for serving. We top it with custom concrete counters.
Eric hits the slopes on handmade skis he makes with son and father team Jeff and John Thompson.
Equipped with a port hole and glass bottom window, Steve builds a paddle boat, perfect for the young underwater explorer.
The team arrives in style to Music City, USA and kicks off the season at a rundown brick cottage in a quaint neighborhood of East Nashville. .. but first, they make a stop at a local music venue to see a special performance.
Richard and Nathan assist a homeowner upgrade her bathroom better suited for aging in place. After being denied by gutter companies and local handymen, a homeowner's last hope is to call Tom and Nathan to help restore her rotten wooden gutters.
In this episode, Bridget and Julia uncover the secrets to making the perfect Boston cream pie. In the Equipment Corner, expert Adam Ried reviews silicone spatulas, and then test cook Erin McMurrer makes the ultimate chocolate sheet cake with milk chocolate frosting.
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison flavor-packed Grilled Jerk Chicken. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried and host Bridget Lancaster discuss grill brushes. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison reveals the secrets to Smoked Chicken Wings.
As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born-and with it, so was art. From the Stone Age came prehistoric art: mysterious tombs, mighty megaliths, and vivid cave paintings. Then the Egyptians and the Greeks laid the foundations of Western art-creating a world of magical gods, massive pyramids, sun-splashed temples, and ever-more-lifelike statues.
Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, a ramshackle mix of glorious old and fun-loving new. Salty sailors' quarters and wistful Fado singers mix with ornate architecture to recall the glory days when Vasco da Gama and Magellan made Portugal a world power. Then we head for the south coast of your travel dreams-the Algarve. We explore the Land's End of Europe-windy and historic Cape Sagres before savoring pristine beaches and arm-wrestling octopi in the sleepy fishing village of Salema.
We head to Crete to learn some classic Greek dishes. First, Chris and Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark make Greek Meatballs with Tomato Sauce (Soutzoukakia), a perfect addition to any meze spread. Then, Milk Street Cook Sam Fore demonstrates Greek-Style Baked White Beans in Tomato Sauce. Finally, Milk Street cook Bianca Borges prepares Greek Baked Vegetables, garnished with feta and olive oil.
We take a trip to South Korea to learn their sweet and spicy version of KFC and more. Back in the kitchen, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges prepare dakgangjeong: crisp, well-seasoned Korean Fried Chicken. Next, Milk Street Cook Wes Martin makes ultratender Beef Bulgogi. To finish, Milk Street Cook Rosemary Gill assembles Kimchi Fried Rice, an umami-packed dish.
In Casas Grandes, Pati rides in style with local art curator Mayte Lujan in her 1960s Cadillac. Mayte owns a bed and breakfast, Las Guacamayas, where she invites Pati into the kitchen to make chile con queso in impossibly soft flour tortillas. Later, Pati learns about another tasty export from Chihuahua, pecans, at Gustavo Vazquez's farm, where his family has been growing them for generations.
In CONFUCIUS WAS A FOODIE, celebrity chef and former Food Network host Christine Cushing takes viewers on a voyage of discovery, uncovering the fascinating traditions, philosophies and history of Chinese culinary culture and its surprising influence on food around the world. Christine's motivation to embark on this journey is her discovery that 2,500-year-old Chinese philosopher Confucius was actually-a foodie. From exploring Chinese cuisines in North America to the culinary politics of Taiwan, the tasty richness of Hong Kong, and the blended flavors of South East Asia, Christine finds connections to the gastronomic precepts of the great Chinese philosopher both ancient and modern. Each episode features Christine as a culinary adventurer, fearlessly leading viewers to a deeper appreciation of our world through a gourmand filter. In Italy Christine questions the origins of pizza, in Greece she uncovers the beginnings of her beloved baklava, and in Paris she discovers that crepes have Chinese roots. Featuring celebrity guests such as Anna Olson, chef Wan, Ming Tsai, Alvin Leung, and Janet Hsieh, CONFUCIUS WAS A FOODIE shakes up foodie myths, and takes a delicious look at the historical and contemporary landscape of Chinese cuisine.
Team up with Bob Ross and travel back to the days of swimming in that cool, refreshing, secluded creek in the dark country forest.
Follow along with the brushes of Bob Ross and step into a beautiful mountain oval - experience nature and the first signs of autumn.
As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born-and with it, so was art. From the Stone Age came prehistoric art: mysterious tombs, mighty megaliths, and vivid cave paintings. Then the Egyptians and the Greeks laid the foundations of Western art-creating a world of magical gods, massive pyramids, sun-splashed temples, and ever-more-lifelike statues.
Julia Child observes as chef David Ogonowski makes a triple chocolate truffle treat. He demonstrates how to make the dough for the chocolate tart shell and the filling, which consists of a custard flavored with bits of chopped white and dark chocolate and biscotti. Ogonowski also shows Julia how to make a garnish for the plate the dessert will be served on, including a wafer-thin chocolate cookie topped with homemade espresso parfait, creating a complex dessert of contrasting smooth and crisp textures, and warm and cool temperatures.
People are always asking Pati how she turned a passion for food into a career. Over the years, she has told the story in bits in pieces but she has never told the full story. Throughout this episode, she'll explain where her passion for food started, what decisions led her to where she is today, and some of the twists and turns she took to get here. In Oaxaca, she meets a woman who moved from a small town, without any money or resources, to pursue her own dreams of building a food empire in one of the best culinary destinations in Mexico. Sopes; Caramelized pasilla brisket; Tiger pound cake.
Martin is charmed by the graceful essence of Kelantan on this episode. He starts the day by visiting the colorful Siti Khadijah market, where he spends as much time shopping as he does tasting the offerings in the food court. Later he admires the craft of the master kitemaker, songket weavers and batik painters. At night he visits the famous shadow puppetry theater in the area.
Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison weeknight-ready Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Milk Gravy. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for disposable utensils, and tasting expert Jack Bishop takes a deep dive into jarred peppers. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of pimento cheese, and Morgan Bolling makes host Bridget Lancaster creamy Pimento Mac and Cheese.
Odds and Ends - The agents must come together to battle a common enemy. Curriculum: charts, line graphs, data analysis and collection.
Firefighter Rae uses a strategy to remain calm as she helps save the farm with Dev, Cora, and Scout. / As a Bank Teller, Cora needs to stay focused when helping the Beeples with depositing and withdrawing from their accounts.
When Martin's and Chris' Creature Power Suits unexpectedly get jammed in Proboscis monkey mode and the top monkey of the troop is injured protecting a youngster from a crocodile, the Kratt brothers find themselves stepping into the injured monkey's role. While Aviva nurses the monkey back to health, Chris and Martin must keep the troop together and soon discover the important communication function of the proboscis monkeys strangest feature - his huge, droopy, bulbous nose! They uncover some of the different methods animals utilize to communicate important information to each other.
When the Wild Kratts Team decides to explore the spot where early explorers Lewis and Clark first laid eyes on the American prairie, they discover that prairies and the amazing bison herds of yore are much harder to find these days.
The Loops have fun playing practical jokes on everyone in their family. / A blackout moves Loops Lunch outside causing many problems, but through teamwork, the Loops find ways to keep Loops Lunch running and customers happy.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
Stand Back Up Inspired by real-life athletes Sharon and Shirley Firth, the first Gwich'in female Olympians, Molly trains hard to participate in a cross-country ski race where Sharon will be speaking. But cross-country skiing is not as easy as it looks, and when Molly faces some big obstacles, she must decide if she'll give up or stand back up. Seal Meal When Molly and her family go fly fishing in Bristol Bay, a hungry seal sneaks into their boat and eats their precious sockeye salmon and their lunch! Can Molly figure out a way to lure the seal away from their boat so they can get back home?
Sparks' Crew chases a giant ball through Citytown. To save the day, the team uses hands-on investigation and learns that pushing an object can start or stop its movement. AJ's backpack has floated away in a lake. By navigating the connecting bodies of water, Sparks' Crew works together to find his pack.
Trouble is brewing beneath Serene Greens! Hapo the earthworm needs help underground, but how can the CyberSquad possibly help their miniscule friend? With one zap of Digit's "shrinkray," the team shrinks to the size of tiny insects and portals underground. They're literally IN the soil! The diminutive Matt, Jackie, Inez, and Digit come face-to-face with all sorts of critters that make up this thriving ecosystem. The only problem is Hapo's home turf, Bug Bayou, is anything but flourishing. The roots are mushy, the ground is clumpy and dry, and food is scarce, causing creatures to flee to healthier ground. Something is damaging Hapo's soil. But what? The CyberSquad digs in to get to the root of the problem.
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
Sally is trying to make a vase for her mother but each one she tries falls over. Cat takes the kids to Blueprintia where designs become real. They discover what they can learn by designing before building, which helps Sally make the vase back at home.The kids are creating a game that involves "fishing" for prizes, but they can't "catch" any of the prizes. The Cat takes them to Arcade Island where they discover what will and won't be attracted to a magnet.
The Conductor and the kids are out digging in a favorite fossil spot, out past the Big Pond. Buddy turns up something that the Conductor doesn't recognize. It's an excellent fossil - he guesses that they may have discovered a whole new Jurassic species! They all carefully finish digging out the beautifully intact theropod raptor skeleton and bring it to Troodon Town, where they can examine it at the Science labs at Troodon Academy. The experts agree: The Conductor and the kids have discovered a new Jurassic dinosaur! They nickname it "Buddysaurus." Now the Conductor must give a presentation to all the assembled Academy about this new Dracoraptor discovery. Used to being the authority and a kind of hilarious know-it-all, the Conductor is for once super-nervous and tongue-tied. The kids help him figure out how to properly and scientifically present his information and get over his nerves. Buddy leads them, and the kids even improvise a song about the new discovery, "A Brand-New Species!" It's a hit! / Buddy gets the idea to travel to the Early Jurassic and meet an example of their new discovery, a theropod they named "Buddysaurus." Unfortunately, since this is a brand-new-discovery, there is no train to the home of the Buddysaurus, nor a train station! The Conductor decides to take them all to the Early Jurassic, and hike from the nearest station to find this new theropod. And, they do! They discover that the theropod is actually called a "Dracoraptor." Our kids invite him to come back to Troodon Town with them so they can present him to the Troodon Scientists.
Pinkalicious tries out being a princess for a day with the help of Sir Percy; Mommy and Pinkalicious and Daddy and Peter switch bodies.
The Blockette Problem - Radio City Music Hall. When their demanding pal Richard is directing the Radio City Music Hall Blockettes, Peg and Cat find a way to make the set perfectly symmetrical. Primary Content: Symmetry; Secondary Content: Associate events with hot and cold temperatures, height.The Tulip Problem - Peg's Neighborhood. When Neighbor Ladies Connie and Viv have a tiff, Peg and Cat make peace by making sure each has the same number of flowers. Primary Content: Subtraction, greater than/less than; Secondary Content: The equals sign.
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Dave the Mechanic's job repairing lots of different vehicles sounds such fun so when Milo, Lofty and Lark join him at his garage they can't wait to start fixing things! Let's hope they find the right parts to get things moving for his customers.
Zadie earns Jr. EMT status, and a ride in the Boo-Boo Blimp, when she assists Ellie on her emergency calls. Then the Wombats artfully use shapes to make a boat-shaped birthday cake for Cece, Carly and Clyde.
Fergus plans an epic anniversary date for Felicia, but can he get it done in three hours? / The Fishmans want to put on an underwater circus act for the Treeborhood. Thanks to the Wombats and a video camera, everyone gets to see the act.
Duckling Goes Home: Today at school, the children find out that Ducky has grown too big to be their classroom pet and it's time to take him back to the farm. This news is very upsetting, especially to Daniel and Miss Elaina. The children cope with their sadness in different ways and soon they feel a little bit better.Daniel Feels Left Out: On their way home from the Neighborhood grocery store, Dad and Daniel stop by the Treehouse to say "hello." O the Owl and Katerina Kittycat have been playing together all day, and are even going to have dinner together. When it is time to go home with Dad, Daniel feels left out and sad. Back at home, Mom and Dad Tiger help Daniel with his sad feelings and he soon feels a bit better.
Daniel Likes to Be with Dad - Daniel and Dad Tiger spend the whole day together searching for seashells, picking apples, and even a special surprise. But when things don't go as planned, Dad and Daniel remember that it doesn't matter what they do, they just enjoy being together.Daniel Likes to Be with Mom - Daniel is thrilled to spend the day with Mom - they even turn Mom's old wagon into a trolley together! Although the wagon doesn't turn out perfectly, it doesn't matter because they're just happy to be with one another.
Forrest makes too many plans on the same day and leaves a trail of disappointed friends. / Carl and Arugula are building an epic marble run, but despite many attempts, they can't quite seem to get the marble to run!
Unable to agree on which beach umbrella to get for Aunt Margret, Steve and Betsy want to have a fun contest to determine who gets to decide. Steve campaigns for bowling and Betsy insists on golf, so they ask George to choose. George suggests they create a new game that combines elements of both games - and leads his friends in inventing a quirky, challenging course in Endless Park. George works hard to do as well as his older friends. With a little luck and a lot of duck he just might roll a bowl-in-one! / There's no telling what exciting thing a delivery person might bring. Today, George gets an extra special surprise... a piano! George is so excited and begs for a lesson. The Man with the Yellow Hat teaches George "Mary Had a Little Lamb" by showing him how piano keys make music notes that go up and down and can be repeated to make a song. With practice, George really starts to get the hang of it! Later that day, they find a player piano (a piano that can play itself!) outside of the County Store. As George has a blast pretending to play, the Renkins mistake him for a virtuoso and persuade The Man with the Yellow Hat to host a recital and invite the town. But when George tries to turn his home piano into a player piano, he breaks it completely - just as all of his friends start to arrive. Can George use his new knowledge of the piano's inner workings to improvise and save the show?
When the Mooing Moon Moths are scared away by Donkey's "hee-haw," she and Panda must find them all, even though it is hard./Bob Dog can't remember where he buried his boogie bone. Donkey and Panda help him slow down and retrace his steps to find it.
Duck Duck has a super big feeling, but she doesn't know what it is. Detectives Donkey and Panda are on the case! / When Clyde feels sad, the pals want to help him feel better, but he needs time. They give him time until he is ready to play.
After Elinor breaks her arm, she learns about the importance of bones. / The kids need to build a craft for the nature craft show and get inspired by mud.
With the help of their teacher, Whyatt and his friends have contacted a girl from another school over the computer but they wonder where she lives. The super readers take a trip around the world with a wacky explorer name Wigglesbottom who is on the hunt for his friend Sophie. Will they be able to help Wigglesbottom find his friend, or will they be destined to travel the globe indefinitely?Educational Objectives: To learn about Geography. Kids will catch the alphabet and identify the letters R, O, P, E, as well as practice the magic of spelling, understand what the word "quicksand" means, and use the power to read to change the story.
103A Tia needs someone to take care of Benito, her puppy. This sounds like the perfect job for Rosie the dog sitter.103B Rosie decides to be a chef and opens her own restaurant with Iggy, but soon realizes she needs to do more tasks than cooking.
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
Alma, Andre, and friends can't wait for movie night in the park! But when Andre finds out tonight's feature stars a spooky blob monster, he suddenly remembers he has to help out at the community center. Alma offers to help him finish in time, but he doesn't seem excited. What's up? Alma, Eddie, and Junior need inspiration for the "hero song" they are writing for Papi, so they join him as he tries to catch a lost parrot named Wanda. Too bad they keep scaring Wanda away. Will this hero's song remain unsung?
By Sled or Snowshoe Grandpa Nat and Nina are out in the field observing an active volcano when it erupts! When their camera breaks, Molly persuades Tooey and her mom to deliver a new one - and to see a real-life volcano. But getting there won't be easy. The Shortest Birthday It's winter solstice and Trini's birthday. Molly and Tooey have planned the perfect present-a trip to Qyah's best bird-watching spot. With only a few hours of daylight and after much delay, they reach the special spot at dusk, only to encounter an extra special surprise.
Ale wants to show the Loops her pet tarantula, but it keeps escaping, so Lyla and Ale make an escape-proof container./ Lyla and her siblings are stuck inside because of rain and escape boredom by recreating park activities indoors.
Swept Away - It's summertime! Arthur, D.W. and Buster are spending a few days at the beach where they discover the simple joys of building sand castles. But can they save their beloved creation from the inevitable ocean tides?Germophobia - Buster's friends have had enough of his sloppy habits, so they band together to educate him on the realities of bacteria. But when Buster goes way overboard to avoid any kind of germs, his friends think he may have gone too far. Can they bring Buster back to reality before his pool party?
Shapely University - Agents compete against rival Odd Squad agents to solve an odd problem. Curriculum: geometry and spatial sense, parallel lines, parallelograms.Slow Day - Otis and Olympia investigate why people in town are stuck in slow motion. Curriculum: data collection and analysis, geometry and spatial skills, understanding maps.
Dev will need to stay organized as a Laundromat Manager to get the Beeples' team jerseys clean for the big game. / Inventor Rae creates an easier way for the Beeples to get to the top of Mount Froyo so they can go sledding all day long.
While on a mission to find Chris' night vision goggles lost in the Cypress swamp, the brothers discover a marsupial opossum with a similar problem.
"Beep Has the Blues" - Beep is sad because her sister rover on Mars, Boop, is sick and can't move. Celery flies the kids out to Mars to try to help and discover the problem - that Boop's solar panels have been covered in dust. Curriculum: A planetary rover is a space exploration vehicle designed to move across the surface of a planet or other celestial body."Chore Day" - Jet learns what chores are, and he and Sean help Sydney turn her chores into science games! Curriculum: Force is any interaction that tends to change the motion of an object. Force can also be explained as a push or pull.
Get ready for some fun as Mr. Conductor and his nephew Gilbert lead Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, Don and all of their friends on explorations with the Nature Trackers Adventure Camp! Throughout their journeys, the group will find their courage as they race down rivers, have a snowball fight as they climb a tall mountain, ride a zipline over a dense rainforest canopy and even hike down a canyon to dig for fossils, all the while learning about nature and singing lots of wonderful songs that everyone can enjoy and sing along with! Learning about nature has never been this much fun!
While riding the Dinosaur Train with Buddy and Mom, Tiny gets the idea to gather all the dinosaurs in the "Dinosaurs A to Z" song for a picnic at Troodon Town. The Conductor agrees, and as the Train starts picking up dinosaurs, Tiny, Buddy, Shiny and Don help keep track of how many of the different species have come on board. They learn about classification and organize the dinosaurs by their species, features, and size. When all 26 dinosaurs finally come on board, the Train has more extra cars than it ever has -- and they need an additional engine to help pull it! Once they arrive at Troodon Town for the picnic, Tiny leads the 26 different "A to Z" dinosaurs in a fun, rousing, and historic singing of the "Dinosaurs A to Z" song!
It's the annual Father's Day Parade in Tikiville, and Creech's father, Max (Matthew Broderick), is this year's Cyberdad of the Year. Max was once a schoolmate of Hacker's - and continually bested Hacker in all of their endeavors. Hacker has decided it's time to get even and this time he's got a really clever plan... Using secret codes and a band of bad guys, he rolls into action, cleverly changing the code each step of the way to keep those "earthbrats" from catching on. Will Hacker succeed in spoiling Father's Day and embarrassing Max? Or will our heroes figure out the pattern to his codes in time to stop him?
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
103A Tia needs someone to take care of Benito, her puppy. This sounds like the perfect job for Rosie the dog sitter.103B Rosie decides to be a chef and opens her own restaurant with Iggy, but soon realizes she needs to do more tasks than cooking.
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
Alma, Andre, and friends can't wait for movie night in the park! But when Andre finds out tonight's feature stars a spooky blob monster, he suddenly remembers he has to help out at the community center. Alma offers to help him finish in time, but he doesn't seem excited. What's up? Alma, Eddie, and Junior need inspiration for the "hero song" they are writing for Papi, so they join him as he tries to catch a lost parrot named Wanda. Too bad they keep scaring Wanda away. Will this hero's song remain unsung?
By Sled or Snowshoe Grandpa Nat and Nina are out in the field observing an active volcano when it erupts! When their camera breaks, Molly persuades Tooey and her mom to deliver a new one - and to see a real-life volcano. But getting there won't be easy. The Shortest Birthday It's winter solstice and Trini's birthday. Molly and Tooey have planned the perfect present-a trip to Qyah's best bird-watching spot. With only a few hours of daylight and after much delay, they reach the special spot at dusk, only to encounter an extra special surprise.
Ale wants to show the Loops her pet tarantula, but it keeps escaping, so Lyla and Ale make an escape-proof container./ Lyla and her siblings are stuck inside because of rain and escape boredom by recreating park activities indoors.
Swept Away - It's summertime! Arthur, D.W. and Buster are spending a few days at the beach where they discover the simple joys of building sand castles. But can they save their beloved creation from the inevitable ocean tides?Germophobia - Buster's friends have had enough of his sloppy habits, so they band together to educate him on the realities of bacteria. But when Buster goes way overboard to avoid any kind of germs, his friends think he may have gone too far. Can they bring Buster back to reality before his pool party?