The early years of World War II sees deception in its infancy: code breaking, glamorous spies, fake bombing sites, and even inflatable tanks. The war begins with a deadly deceit inside a Polish radio station.
Mezzo-sopranos Jane Bunnell and GeDeane Graham share historic and personal stories. Bunnell examines famed singer Marian Anderson's groundbreaking performance at the Lincoln Memorial. Graham shares the tragic story of the murder of her friend. Both vocalists show how the power of the voice can overcome oppression and fight for justice.
Host Roberto Mighty intimately interviews Baby Boomers and invites viewer participation. Boomer Quiz: Roberto Clemente. In our Boomer Passion segment, Mario uses shop tools to make fine art. Lee survives a hit and run on his bicycle. David's younger brother has MS. John grows up Catholic, moves down south, and becomes born again. Viewers share revealing answers to our survey.
Believing that Sarah is his daughter, Edward begins getting close to her.
Mezzo-sopranos Jane Bunnell and GeDeane Graham share historic and personal stories. Bunnell examines famed singer Marian Anderson's groundbreaking performance at the Lincoln Memorial. Graham shares the tragic story of the murder of her friend. Both vocalists show how the power of the voice can overcome oppression and fight for justice.
Mickela heads to The Bronx to meet with the largest Garifuna community in the United States, a people of Afro-Caribbean culture with Central American influences. She learns the dances and music that have miraculously survived generations of impossible odds, and she features the Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education and the local delicacies in the neighborhood.
A country of lush forests and mountains surrounded by hidden hills, Slovakia is a land rich with historical and cultural treasures. Centrally located in Europe, Slovakia was obscured for centuries within the Austro-Hungarian Empire and later by the establishment of Czechoslovakia, and has remained relatively unknown to much of the world. In SLOVAKIA: TREASURES IN THE HEART OF EUROPE, host Pat Uskert and Slovak guide Mila Kissova explore the country's history, culture and breathtaking landscapes, and spotlight the many castles and medieval towns - from the capital city of Bratislava, located on the Danube, to the rugged peaks of the High Tatra Mountains. The one-hour travel documentary features modern and ancient castles, historic cathedrals, a visit to the Andy Warhol Museum, music and dance festivals, traditional villages, hikes in national parks, and treks in the Tatra Mountains. For both travelers and history lovers, SLOVAKIA: TREASURES IN THE HEART OF EUROPE promises an exciting journey into lands seldom traveled.
Michael Londra tours the medieval city of Kilkenny with a stop to explore the old Kilkenny castle stables, which have been transformed to host local artisans. He meets violinist Patrick Rafter for a performance in the Great Hall of Kilkenny Castle and connects with friend Darren Holden, member of the group High Kings for friendly conversation along with playful banter about the rivalry between their Counties. Michael performs his favorite Kilkenny song, "The Rose of Mooncoin" in honor of his father.
Grab your brushes and join Bob Ross as he paints a gorgeous river gently flowing under protective branches of lovely trees.
Today's upside down poses give your glands a boost, regulating those pesky hormones.
Host Roberto Mighty interviews Baby Boomers and invites viewer participation. Boomer Quiz: Elizabeth Taylor. In our Boomer Passion segment, Wen-Ti honors Chinatown residents. Judith still longs to meet her soulmate. Irving, formerly a paratrooper, remembers preparing to invade Cuba. Rene still wants to date, but her adult child has moved back in. Viewers share revealing answers to our survey.
Join Miranda for this targeted no-impact workout designed to stretch and strengthen the gluteus muscles by rebalancing the entire body. In just 23 minutes, you will learn to decompress the hip joints by releasing chronically tight hip flexors - allowing you to properly activate, strengthen and tone the largest muscle group in the body (which will help burn more calories!) Easy to follow and moderately paced, this standing and floor glute-centered workout will leave you feeling strengthened, freer in the joints, while improving posture and alleviating pain in the lower back, knees and hips.
When the Wild Kratts Tortuga is accidentally miniaturized and carried off by a coyote, the mothership's shell defense is finally put to the test. The gang embarks on a box turtle-style mission to get back to the Miniaturizer and restore the Tortuga back to normal size. Science Concept: Defense.
Alma and Junior try to teach Uncle Nestor how to ride his first bike. /When Papi lets Alma go to the grocery store by herself, she realizes that she needs to focus to complete her mission.
When the neighborhood garbage truck malfunctions, Lyla and Stu step in to save the day. / Lyla and Louisa take a ride on the city bus and accidentally lose Stu in the process!
When Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship, the noise on stage becomes too much and she needs to leave. / When Carl forgets his bottle cap collection at his dad's house, he must find a way to make it through the night without it.
Daniel is upset when he can't make banana swirl, but Mom shows him another snack they can make together./When a backyard campout is rained out at Jodi's dad's house, they find they can still have a special night being together.
Pro kayakers Nick Troutman & Emily Jackson and family explore adventure-filled Niagara Falls, Canada.
Find out how the issues of the day - the state budget, health care, education, the environment, transportation, and more - impact citizens and communities throughout Washington. The Impact features interviews and profiles with the policy experts who make the decisions in Olympia and the people who are impacted back home.
THE EVERLY BROTHERS - HARMONIES FROM HEAVEN tells the story of Phil and Don Everly, two of the most important and influential early rock 'n' roll stars of the 1950s and '60s. Featuring new interview footage with surviving brother Don and archival interviews with Phil, the film delves into their relationship with Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, the songwriting team who wrote many of their early hits, including their first million-seller "Bye Bye Love." The program also features interviews with those inspired by the Everly Brothers, including Art Garfunkel, Keith Richards, Graham Nash, Dave Edmunds, Tim Rice, and Albert Lee, and highlights their influence on younger generations of artists. Performances include versions of "Bye Bye Love," "Cathy's Clown," "All I Have to Do Is Dream," "Wake Up Little Susie," "Bird Dog," "(Til) I Kissed You," "So Sad (to Watch Good Love Go Bad)," "Let It Be Me," and many more.
A week from opening, the farm faces challenges, deadlines, and cost overruns, but Tim Watkins and the team press on. We also meet several community leaders, including Janine Watkins, speaking about their varied experiences growing up in the Watts community, the influence of Black History, the need for Latino voices and a common thread shared between them.
We're cooking with Walla Walla Spring onions at TMAC, learning about the area's history, plus a visit to a first class culinary program for high school students in Spokane.
Shirlee, 90, stays vibrant with family, community, and hobbies while planning for the future.
Host Roberto Mighty interviews Baby Boomers and invites viewer participation. Boomer Quiz: Elizabeth Taylor. In our Boomer Passion segment, Wen-Ti honors Chinatown residents. Judith still longs to meet her soulmate. Irving, formerly a paratrooper, remembers preparing to invade Cuba. Rene still wants to date, but her adult child has moved back in. Viewers share revealing answers to our survey.
Is there more to food than food? I think you know that I'll say yes. Of course, there are our macronutrients, fat, protein and carbohydrates along with vitamins and minerals essential to our wellness. And then there's the energy of the food; the impact it has on us in more than just physical ways. Can it help us to relax? Feel energized? Annoyed or happy? Yes, yes and yes. Recipes: Kasha with Bowties and Tempeh; Crispy Chickpea Salad
Chef Maria Loi travels to Athens to explore the culinary scene savored by Athenians. Maria meets with Chef Christos Bouboulis to make a Spit Roasted Lamb. And later, under the light of the Acropolis, she joins Chef Thodoris Afentakis to make a delicious Celery Root Soup. Back in New York, Maria creates simple and tasty dishes inspired by her travels: Lamb Souvlaki and Roasted Cauliflower Soup.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Dance, Art, and Music are helping to usher Cuba into a new future. From Instagram savvy dance groups to Art first economic development plans we discover the many innovative ways that Cubans are supporting one another from within this isolated island. Because everything they do is steeped in the resilience and generosity that anchors their heritage and culture.
AGING MATTERS: WOMEN UNSEEN explores ways to empower older women to ensure continued dignity and a consistent quality of life. This edition of AGING MATTERS focuses on challenges women face as they age, including economic insecurity, outliving partners, caregiving responsibilities, and policies that impact women over a lifespan. The program addresses these hurdles while offering viewers ways to find solutions to often overlooked obstacles.
This film explores the necessity of providing positive guidance and opportunity to reimagine success for Black youth. It examines the story of Valiant Cross Academy Middle School in Montgomery, AL. The school puts a strong focus on developing character through rigorous academic lessons, discipline, and leadership training.
Thought Police examines the long history of governments suppressing speech - with clear echoes of George Orwell's warning of a world without free speech. The program weaves personal stories from Hong Kong, North Korea, and Peru, whose governments tried to suppress free speech, one of them resulting in a monumental - and avoidable - human tragedy.
Narrated by political commentator Tara Setmayer, the three-part series DISMANTLING DEMOCRACY examines democratic structures in the United States and around the world. Interviews offer powerful perspectives as the series depicts factors behind the gradual deterioration of the effectiveness of a democratic form of government. Looking at the history and current state of democracies, preserving democracy is a feat no less significant than its establishment. Key contributors include: Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Tim Kaine (D-VA); University of Virginia Center for Politics' Larry Sabato; Steven Levitsky, co-author of "How Democracies Die"; actor Anne Dowd ("The Handmaid's Tale"); and GZERO WORLD host Ian Bremmer.
The arrest of a young girl on a sabotage charge brings Foyle into contact with a group of English Nazi sympathizers. Shots are fired at the group's charismatic leader, but it is the hotel owner who dies. Foyle investigates the murder and uncovers a plot to smuggle a vitally important letter to the enemy.
By 1942, war subterfuge has become extremely sophisticated. American arms factories are disguised as towns while double agents manipulate the enemy. But the most cunning operation uses a deceased homeless man to trick Nazi leadership.
A dead body is found in a shop window, bound and gagged. When he is identified as a couples therapist, it's clear that he had no lack of enemies.
In the early 20th century, thrill-seeking adventurer Augustus Post helped steer America through a revolution in transportation. He bought the first motor car in New York City, became the 13th man to fly an airplane in the U.S., and once held the world distance record in an air balloon - ushering in a new world in which anyone could be an explorer. THE UNFORGETTABLE AUGUSTUS POST tells the story of Post's life as a tale of imagination, spectacle and discovery, employing animation and radio broadcast re-enactments.
COME ONE COME ALL tells the story of a small mountain town circus in Colorado where kids and adults learn the circus arts, then take their skills out into the wider world to perform in places like Europe and the Middle East. Circus becomes a magical key that opens doors wherever they go. However, this is also a circus with a purpose and the skills kids learn in the circus help them find community, inclusion, a voice, and confidence in themselves.
Spurred by the spectacle of a circus tent outside his Oakland apartment, a disabled filmmaker launches into a meditative journey exploring the history of freakdom, vision, and (in)visibility. Shot from director Reid Davenport's physical perspective - mounted to his wheelchair or handheld - "I Didn't See You There" serves as a clear rebuke to the norm of disabled people being seen and not heard. Also included is the short film "The Beautiful Colors of Jeremy Sicile" about a painter transcending his disability and communicating his dreams to others.
In the early 20th century, thrill-seeking adventurer Augustus Post helped steer America through a revolution in transportation. He bought the first motor car in New York City, became the 13th man to fly an airplane in the U.S., and once held the world distance record in an air balloon - ushering in a new world in which anyone could be an explorer. THE UNFORGETTABLE AUGUSTUS POST tells the story of Post's life as a tale of imagination, spectacle and discovery, employing animation and radio broadcast re-enactments.
Women are rising on the walls of Austin, Texas. From portraits of trailblazers to spiritual images of empowerment, murals are celebrating women. Come face-to-face with the Austin murals honoring women and the artists that are creating them.
Check out the vibrant contemporary murals that are bursting on the walls of Austin and energizing the city's urban architecture. Meet the artists who are transforming and beautifying spaces with their uplifting public art.
Championed by artists, scholars, and activists around the world, Afrofuturism offers a tool kit for a better tomorrow. This documentary explores the definition and activism linked to Afrofuturism and the ways this movement is informing dynamic discussion about social practice, politics, and the arts in the United States and around the world.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
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.
The mind is quick-moving and elusive. Quieting the mind can be challenging as catching the wind in a net. To stabilize the mind, the ancients remind us to be aware of the activities of the body. Through mindful attention to breath, energy, movement, and relaxation, Lee Holden guides you into a deep, rich experience of the present moment.
ARTHUR is based on the best-selling children's books by Marc Brown. The series revolves around an eight year-old aardvark, his four year-old sister DW, and their family and friends. ARTHUR is a show about being a kid, exploring the world, and finding your place in it. It's about kids finding inner strengths, learning to make choices for themselves, taking responsibility for them and of course, having fun. In each episode, Arthur and his gang guide us through stories that deal with real "kid issues" -- timeless difficulties and joys that all kids experience. The series also models the joys and rewards of literacy by presenting the many ways kids and adults incorporate reading and writing into their lives. Above all, ARTHUR is a comedy that tells its stories from a kids' point of view, never moralizing or talking down to them.
When the Wild Kratts Tortuga is accidentally miniaturized and carried off by a coyote, the mothership's shell defense is finally put to the test. The gang embarks on a box turtle-style mission to get back to the Miniaturizer and restore the Tortuga back to normal size. Science Concept: Defense.
Alma and Junior try to teach Uncle Nestor how to ride his first bike. /When Papi lets Alma go to the grocery store by herself, she realizes that she needs to focus to complete her mission.
When the neighborhood garbage truck malfunctions, Lyla and Stu step in to save the day. / Lyla and Louisa take a ride on the city bus and accidentally lose Stu in the process!
When Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship, the noise on stage becomes too much and she needs to leave. / When Carl forgets his bottle cap collection at his dad's house, he must find a way to make it through the night without it.
Daniel is upset when he can't make banana swirl, but Mom shows him another snack they can make together./When a backyard campout is rained out at Jodi's dad's house, they find they can still have a special night being together.
113A At the carnival, Rosie is finally ready to go into the Fun House, but then learns she doesn't have enough tickets. 113B A visit to the pet store for Crystal's new bunny finds Rosie struggling to figure out what the bunny wants vs. what it needs.
Find out how the issues of the day - the state budget, health care, education, the environment, transportation, and more - impact citizens and communities throughout Washington. The Impact features interviews and profiles with the policy experts who make the decisions in Olympia and the people who are impacted back home.
Explore the story of one of the best-selling music acts of all time, told in their own words by Barry and Robin Gibb, from modest beginnings to worldwide success in the 1970s. Includes interviews, videos, TV appearances and live performances.
On a cloudless February night in 1953, former Canfield resident Harry Lee was hung for murder in Hamilton, the last man to to be executed at that city's notorious Barton Jail. Seventy years later, former residents of Canfield reflects on the impact of Lee's hanging on the village community while Betty Ann Newman grapples with the memory of the man she called Uncle Harry.
An estate sale in Houston, Texas leads a collector to research an artist with a connection to an abandoned family cemetery in Canfield. As more details rise to the surface, an ancestor of Harriet Tubman's niece shares her family's remarkable story and link to this cemetery as well.
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.
A single mom in El Paso, TX, a young family in Baton Rouge, LA about to lose their home, and a veteran in Washington D.C. on the brink of bankruptcy need help. Opportunity Coaches Jean Chatzky, Louis Barajas, and Patrice Washington arrive just in time.
Developing a passion for bees at the age of 12 when he won a beehive in a contest, Blake's interest in apiculture only increased into adulthood, driving him to start Desert Creek Honey, a company that sells raw, unfiltered honey and all things beekeeping to support a new generation of beekeepers.
This show is all about making your life easier. I remind you to think of recipes as roadmaps, that you can - and should - personalize. I share a Winter Minestrone that can use any kind of hearty green and a Matalota-Style Mixed Fish Stew that can change according to market availability. So go ahead and play with what you have to create something just for you!
Chet heads to the top of the panhandle to visit a small town with a big history. He walks over the Canadian River bridge and tours the town's odd art displays. He roasts some local coffee and eats at the famed Cattle Exchange restaurant. He also finds thrills and target practice with a helicopter pilot known for training Navy SEALS.
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is a weekly half hour series devoted to providing trustworthy, understandable advice about how to build and protect wealth over the long-term. One of the most experienced business journalists in television, Consuelo Mack consistently attracts experts at the highest levels, bringing the best minds in the business to explore building and protecting long-term wealth. Wide-ranging topics -- including green investing, alternative energy, and insurance -- cover all the investments viewers care about: stocks, bonds real estate, art and collectibles. Every episode ends with a personal finance Action Point to help viewers manage their financial lives.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway's west coast. Frida meets up with a local chef in Alesund who prepares a beautiful fish dish in the middle of town. Meanwhile, Arne and Stig are served a tasting menu, complete with the region's traditional delicacies.
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.
Mezzo-sopranos Jane Bunnell and GeDeane Graham share historic and personal stories. Bunnell examines famed singer Marian Anderson's groundbreaking performance at the Lincoln Memorial. Graham shares the tragic story of the murder of her friend. Both vocalists show how the power of the voice can overcome oppression and fight for justice.
This series presents interviews between David Rubenstein and some of the nation's most renowned scholars and public figures, including Ron Chernow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, Annette Gordon-Reed, and others. In these in-depth conversations, Rubenstein illuminates the work of these influential historians and thinkers as well as the subjects of their scholarship.
When a new Detective Inspector starts at Scotland Yard, Eliza must fight to prove herself all over again.
A medical scare keeps James' feet firmly on the ground and Siegfried and Carmody get their wires crossed over an animal. Helen steps in to help an old family friend and Mrs. Hall faces trouble when she decides to help with the war effort.
A murder takes Oskar and Max's investigation into a world of underground gambling. Oskar's life continues to be complicated by his feelings for Therese. Max questions if he and Clara are meant to be together.
When Chloe appears on late-night radio, she gets a call from a woman who is terrified of her husband. Amidst the media frenzy, Chloe must find her.