Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum.
Baseball is America's pastime and obsession, and no ballpark is more iconic than Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Learn the story of a city's loyalty to its team and love for its ballpark through thick and thin.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs the elegant piece Deep River in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran. Founder and choreographer Alonzo King invites audiences to look at human beings as the pinnacle of creation in this deeply soulful work. The San-Francisco-based, celebrated contemporary dance company is recognized for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers, and rich visual works that challenge the way we look at ballet.
Aaju Peter is a renowned Inuit lawyer and activist who defends the human rights of Indigenous peoples. She's a fierce protector of her ancestral lands in the Arctic and works to bring her colonizers to justice. As Aaju launches an inspiring effort to establish an Indigenous forum, she also embarks upon a deeply personal journey to mend her own wounds, including the unexpected passing of her son.
Bread machine "wizard" Lora Brody of West Newton, Massachusetts visits Julia Child in her kitchen. Brody demonstrates how to make bread machine buttermilk white bread. After the machine kneads the dough, she bakes one loaf in the oven and the other is baked in the machine. Using the same dough, she forms cloverleaf rolls and twisty rolls and breadsticks. Brody creates a salsa quitza made from a dough containing refried beans and flour then topped with cream cheese, salsa, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Christiane Amanpour leads wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports.
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.
With a little planning, our gardens can have year-round interest. This gardener, rooted in horticulture, has put together a great collection of plants we should consider for extending the season. To learn more, 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.
The impossibly romantic Greek island of Santorini is our destination for a walk in the tiny village of Meglachore, where Sara samples the famous local wine on the edge of the Caldera. Then she joins local chef Christos Tyrantasyllopoulos to make three famous Greek dishes: Greek salad, Tzatziki and Shrimp Saganaki. And speaking of shrimp - some of the best in the world come from Vancouver where the local Spot Prawns are almost a religion. Sara learns their secrets from a Vancouver fisherman, then joins a local to make Spot Prawn Risotto.
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.
Christopher Kimball goes on a fishing trip off the Pacific Coast of Mexico to learn the art of Mexican seafood. Back at Milk Street, he prepares Slow-Roasted Snapper with Chili and Lime. Plus, Matt Card makes Mexican-Style Shrimp in Chili-Lime Sauce, Rosemary Gill gives a lesson on Chilis 101 and we visit Santiago Munoz at his tortilleria Maizajo to learn the secret to amazing heirloom tortillas.
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 Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison Vegetarian Chili and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the International Chili Society. Jack Bishop challenges Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of Kansas-City Style Barbecue Sauce, and Ashley Moore bakes Jalepeno-Cheddar Scones.
Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Julia Collin Davison a Breakfast Taco Board for a crowd. Equipment expert Adam Reid shares our recommended stand mixers with host Bridget Lancaster. Test cook Becky Hays reveals the secret to Deluxe Blueberry Pancakes.
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.
From its humble origins as a picnic served from the back of a buckboard wagon to today's high-tech, high-octane outdoor foodie extravaganzas, tailgating continues to enthrall-make that obsess-American sports fans. As for barbecuing, we've been doing it since before there was even a United States. The two come together in this show-our annual celebration of tailgating. The socializing may be distant this year-all the more reason to up your game at the grill. BUFFAQUE BROCCOLI WITH BLUE CHEESE DRIZZLE; CAJUN HOBO PACKS; MYSTERY BOX CHALLENGE - MUSHROOMS.
Prefabricated walls are set in place. The house is moved off temporary cribbing back into place over its new foundation. A structural engineer is onsite to solve a problem. Kevin and Tommy try Nashville's famous hot chicken.
Jenn assists a homeowner in choosing tropical trees for his backyard with the help of a fruit tree specialist; Nathan demonstrates a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; Ross shares some home smart light products on the market today.
It's big, it's unique, and it catches attention everywhere... join us for our official Road Test of the polarizing Tesla Cybertruck. Then we'll return to something more traditional, the GMC Acadia, now in its third generation and abundant with changes. We'll also cross the Atlantic for the world's most iconic endurance race, then head back stateside for another round of Quick Spins!
Mackinac Island was the setting for the cult 1979 film "Somewhere In Time," starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer. This segment offers a 'Somewhere In Time' experience as well. June is Lilac Festival time on Mackinac Island. And our experience included the 18th Century experience of the iconic Grant hotel, complete with carriage lessons as we clip clopped past the painted Victorian mansions on the bluffs, through the dappled interior of the island and into the one of the Grandest Victorian era hotels in America. The Grand Hotel proudly and elegantly sells and giftwraps summer memories that often last a lifetime. After further immersion in Americana, American history and island-specialty fudge-making, we experienced and documented the Lilac Parade celebrating an idealized American sense of community that feels "Somewhere In Time."
In this episode, co-host Amy Traverso chats with cookbook author Dorie Greenspan at her Connecticut home before they whip up a delicious triple-layer parsnip and cranberry cake together. Trekking up to New Hampshire, host Richard Wiese puts his rock climbing chops to the test in Rumney, a premier Northeast climbing destination. Finally, we head to the Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard, where top architect Patrick Ahearn shows off some of his favorite preservation projects.
During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha starts her trip off ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St. Lawrence River. From there she visits a popular Sugar Shack, where she learns about making maple syrup, and has a traditional Quebec meal with the owners. Exploring further, Samantha walks the picturesque streets of Petit Champlain, where she stops in a woodcarving shop and discusses the history of the storied neighborhood. Continuing on, Samantha meets Bonhomme, the legendary snowman "Ambassador of the Quebec Winter Carnival," and learns of the Carnival's history and importance in Canada. Samantha then visits the Hotel de Glace (Ice Hotel), a seasonal hotel built out of ice, the only one of its kind in North America. Before she heads home, she takes a thrilling toboggan run on a course built in 1884.
In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism...or something more powerful? After a lifetime of exploring Europe - and inspiring Americans to see Europe as the springboard for world exploration - Rick Steves shares his reasons why. This special episode is a sonnet to travel - an introspective love story, set in Europe, that vividly celebrates the rewards of exploring our world and the joy that awaits those who travel. 
Which dazzling Denver treasures have soared since 2008? Finds include a Harry Bertoia Sonambient sculpture, a Civil War Colonel uniform group, ca. 1863, and an old mine cut diamond ring & Flato watches. One is now $200,000 to $250,000!
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Martin and Padraic are building a raft. It's their most exciting construction project yet and has almost nothing to do with being forced to read 'Huckleberry Finn' at school. Their initial plan is to sail it into town on a hot, sunny day and eat ice-creams on it and let all their friends swim off it and be the most popular lads in town. But by the time the raft is finished it's almost Halloween and it's bloody freezing, so they make a new plan.
Comedy legend John Cleese stars in this warmhearted Rom-Com. Edith's dreams of retirement to the sun with her long-term suitor Phil are shattered when her 50 year old son Roger arrives home, seeking to recapture his boyhood happiness.
Will is just finishing writing A Midsummer Night's Dream, a tale of love potions, enchantment and a wood full of fairies. He's very pleased with how realistic it is as he based it on his own experience. But his Burbage and the other actors tell him it lacks a little comedy, like say a character with a funny name or a big visual joke. Meanwhile back in Will's lodgings where on earth is his servant Bottom going to put that donkey head? Kate has problems of her own, because Lord Egeus (Nigel Planer) a rather old but very wealthy gentleman has taken a shine to her, and Robert Greene is determined to be the matchmaker. Along the way we learn a little more about how Will and Anne found love, and how Will managed to get hold of a love potion.
Aaju Peter is a renowned Inuit lawyer and activist who defends the human rights of Indigenous peoples. She's a fierce protector of her ancestral lands in the Arctic and works to bring her colonizers to justice. As Aaju launches an inspiring effort to establish an Indigenous forum, she also embarks upon a deeply personal journey to mend her own wounds, including the unexpected passing of her son.
This environmental science-themed episode explores Marianne Moore's great poem of marine life, "The Fish." Former Vice President Al Gore, poet Jorie Graham, and scientists from Conservation International dive into Moore's portrayal of the ocean's always-changing history, and its future in a warming world.
A pair of acclaimed virtuoso acts thrill in an innovative hour: six-time Grammy-winning UK phenom Jacob Collier performs highlights from his Djesse series and formative bluegrass act Nickel Creek showcase songs from their latest Celebrants.
Power and powerlessness. Miami's black community-pummeled by urban renewal, a lack of jobs and police harassment-explodes in rioting. In Chicago, an unprecedented grassroots movement triumphs. Harold Washington becomes Chicago's first black mayor.
Surprisingly, the person who comes to Versailles to save the royal marriage is Marie Antoinette's brother, Joseph, who realizes he will have his work cut out if he's going to unite the couple and save the Franco-Austrian alliance.
As the urban world grows, animals are displaced from land that belonged to them. From herons to humpback whales, follow the captivating stories of wild survivors.
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.
The sister of a missing woman hires Eliza to find her - the only problem is that the case was already investigated and closed by the police, leading to new tensions between Eliza and the Duke.
Cecil arranges for a family heirloom to be sent from England for authentication. Bella is horrified when he also invites her blackmailer, Signor Danioni, for tea. Lucian gives Rose a painting lesson on the beach with an unfortunate outcome.
TD's Magic - TD has found the best birthday gift of all time for his cousin CD: He's going to put on a magic show at his party. He wants to really "wow" the crowd, so the bigger the trick, the better. But what happens when his magic gets out of control? Vocabulary: (E) feat, rational(ly), vanish, illusion, dubious (I) disappear, magic, appear, explanation, powers. Scaredy Cat - To escape a storm, the kids and dogs retreat into the Boxwood's house. TD, Alice, and Helen decide to tell spooky stories to pass the time. But as spooky things start happening in the house, they wonder if their stories might be a little too real. Vocabulary: (E) silhouette, unexpected, nightmare, phantom, ominous (I) scare(d)(y), dark(ness), windy, rainy, night(time).
Night Train - Dad, Buddy and Tiny take a special ride on the Dinosaur Train at night, learning about animals that are active after dark, culminating at the Big Pond for a nature walk under the full moon. Fossil Fred - Buddy, Tiny and Don play "detective" and search around the Big Pond for fossils. The kids end up finding an entire skeleton of a Jurassic dinosaur.
The kids are attempting to grow prize-winning pumpkins in the back yard. Jet gets carried away and uses his Bortronian Grow-Lamp to grow a huge pumpkin. Now they just have to get his enormous pumpkin downtown to win the contest!
The CyberSquad must "divide and conquer" in order to rescue the Mayor from Hacker's clutches and save Castleblanca's big Halloween Howl party, which all the little monsters are looking forward to.
Gigantic balloons and goofy grasshoppers! It's an episode full of hot air - literally - as the Curious Crew investigates the power of the sun and solar energy. STEM Challenge: Building a Solar Car. Curious About Careers: Sustainable Finance Expert Marilyn Waite.
Join Mister C and the Science Crew as they dive into the world of life cycles! We'll be growing caterpillars, releasing butterflies and planting plants. Plus, we'll be taking a field trip to Wright State University to meet a microbiologist!
Make an airplane, a tambourine, and plastic string; meet sloths, play a magic carpet game. Welcome to CAMP TV - a 1-hour, day camp experience in your living room! A head counselor, played by Zachary Noah Piser, leads "campers" learning through play. Content partners include the Intrepid Museum, National Dance Institute, Playworks, BRIC, Story Pirates, NY Public Library, Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Singing the library book fine blues; Madison, Satine, and Ozzie time travel in the Kid Stew phone booth to visit artist Andy Warhol and change the definition of art; Nicholas anchors Kid Stew Ewws!, the news "where the truth is always gross;" the Really Big Brain reveals the startling truth about a planet that looks like Earth; in Who Knew? Nicholas discovers Maurice Hilleman, who invented many of today's vaccines; a virtual visit to Panama; Josiah explores the iconic lyrics of folk legend Woody Guthrie in KS Classics; Amazing Kids visits teen sister and brother dance duo McKenzi Brooke and Reif Howey; Luke and Josiah face off in the Kid Stew Kitchen over minerals; and more.
The Biz Kids learn the first rule of money management: you can't manage what you don't know. Join the kids and you'll look at spending and expenses and examine several proven methods on how to gain control of both. You'll also meet several successful entrepreneurs.
Gather around this table for a game night to remember. This card table has all the features you need: felt playing surface, chip trays, cup holders, and custom molding. You'll even learn how to make the feet and turn the large pedestal base.
Steve show us how to build a patio table that will lead multiple lives.
Uncover the groundbreaking science being used by computer scientist Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000 years to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy. Brent's work combines cutting-edge scanning techniques with his own artificial intelligence software, to attempt to teach a computer to read inside the scrolls without ever having to open them.
CYCLE AROUND JAPAN HIGHLIGHTS offers a way to discover Japan by bicycle and provides useful information to enjoy the adventure. Throughout the 13-part series, viewers vicariously experience breath-taking cycling adventures and see a side of Japan they won't find in the guidebooks. Journeys include a 330-kilometer ride through the northern land of Akita and a challenging ride up a 2,000-meter peak in Nagano Prefecture, which provides breathtaking views of the Japan Alps mountain pass. Along the way, riders take part in traditions such as the harvesting of wasabi plants and the making of baskets from wild bamboo. In every location, viewers are treated to the local culture, history, food and traditions that makes cycling around Japan such a unique journey.
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.
Andreas visits Savalen in Eastern Norway, where he makes some of his Christmas favorites. He serves his best porridge with pinnekjott, a special holiday dish made with salted and dried goat ribs and served with almond potatoes. Andreas also prepares and savors the most common Norwegian holiday food: pork ribs, cooked twice.
Host Laura Theodore prepares vegan Pantry Polenta Lasagna, a delicious Italian-style casserole that's quick to assemble using pantry ingredients. Garlicky Roasted Green Peppers are served on the side. Apple Ramekins with Coconut-Oat Crunch feature apples, cinnamon, sugar, and maple syrup topped with crispy oats and coconut for a healthy and delicious dessert.
While still at the remote fishing lodge, Les tasks Paul to focus on one ingredient, which proves to be a good thing as the team finds themselves with interesting company both at the lodge and at Paul's impromptu outdoor kitchen.
Arizona is not known for its active volcanoes, but its landscape is dominated by the products of millions of years of volcanic explosions. And the plumbing that funnels molten lava to the surface is still intact and waiting for the opportunity to erupt. The last explosion occurred around the time Normans were invading England. It could recur at any time. More ancient activity tore up the landscape and left behind a heritage of destruction and creation.
Humas have long had a complicated relationship with their native wild carnivores, often with attempts to actively eliminate these animals, leaving behind ecosystems in dire need of that natural control mechanism. With the absence of large apex predators, smaller meso-predators such as bobcats, foxes, and coyotes have begun to fill that ecological role.
Burt takes a look at the history of shopping and what it's like to shop at the epicenter of shopping on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida. We also check out the great values at the Church Mouse consignment shop that gives its profits to charity and we'll see what's happening at the most famous Green Market in the United States.
The 12-part series POETRY IN AMERICA draws students of all ages into conversations about poetry. Hosted by Harvard University professor Elisa New, each half-hour episode highlights the work of one distinguished poet (Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks) with a reading by an individual well known for accomplishments outside the humanities (actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith, Grammy-Award winner Herbie Hancock; former vice president Joe Biden, and rapper/poet Nas), as well as a chorus of others, including: a chorus of pick-up basketball players, young naturalists at the Massachusetts Audubon Society, and students at the Parsons School of Design. The fast-moving, beautifully shot series offers viewers a fully immersive experience in hearing, reading, and interpreting a single American poem. Scholar Elisa New opens a conversation about poetry and encourages viewers at home to extend the discussion past the episode's end.
This week on ON STORY, Severance creator Dan Erickson sheds light on his source of inspiration, writing process, and first time showrunning for the gripping sci-fi thriller that captivated its audience.
Gem State treasures sparkle in this half-hour RECUT at Idaho Botanical Garden, including a wooden toy general store, ca. 2000, WWII Special Force wings, and a Maynard Dixon oil painting, ca. 1913. Which is $50,000 to $80,000?
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.
Aaju Peter is a renowned Inuit lawyer and activist who defends the human rights of Indigenous peoples. She's a fierce protector of her ancestral lands in the Arctic and works to bring her colonizers to justice. As Aaju launches an inspiring effort to establish an Indigenous forum, she also embarks upon a deeply personal journey to mend her own wounds, including the unexpected passing of her son.
Lottie's marriage is at a breaking point; Tora is pregnant with her first child.
After the death of her daughter, Sisi urges Franz to negotiate with Napoleon.
Nina clashes once again with Dr. Proust over the case of Ali, a patient who came to end his days in the hospital, far from his mother.