Prolific producer and performer Raphael Saadiq warmed up a cold winter night in Boston with a nine-piece band performing the soulful songs from The Way I See It, his masterful album that reflects his deep love for 1960s rhythm and blues. The special show took place at the Harvard Club, in the Main Clubhouse on Commonwealth Avenue built in 1912, and showcased the rich blend of funky grooves and smooth balladry that is Saadiq's calling card.
The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild.
Extreme heat is reshaping lives across the globe. Miles O'Brien journeys from Phoenix to Sydney to find solutions, proving that while the tools to fight this threat exist, the real question is: do we have the will to use them in time?
The story of how the American Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch in American iconography. Learn how it became an iconic symbol of patriotism but also of environmental activism and Native American traditions.
Journey through Germany to uncover the composer's private world including his personal photo collection and a visit to his summer hideaway, preserved as he left it revealing how love, duty, and doubt forged one of history's greatest composers.
Hollywood A-lister Brian Cox takes on Poirot star and friend Philip Jackson in a fight for antique glory on the south coast. Philip and expert Phil Serrell adventure off-piste in their search. Meanwhile, Brian and his expert Paul Laidlaw are surprised to find one of the world's greatest works of art represented in the most unusual place.
U.S. pressure on Greenland is causing concern in neighboring Iceland - how can the island protect itself from attempts at annexation? The Baltic States and Russia: Is a hybrid war looming?
Renew your energy in the golden sunset of the "Monetesque" straw fields as you enjoy a modified yoga session using a chair for support, linking breath with movement; including stretches designed to increase flexibility and mobility in the shoulders and upper back, standing poses to create more freedom in the hips and hamstrings, ending with seated hip openers and gentle twists to release the spine.
When the Kratt Bros meet a school of Archerfish, they are taught the secret of "water droplet" archery from an Archerfish named Arrow. Soon, they are using this newly learned skill to infiltrate Donita Donata's yacht and rescue the baby animals she has ben capturing for her newest high-end fashion line. Science Concept: Physics of Motion.
The Hunters set out on a family adventure halfway across the world in the Indonesian rainforest where they see a mysterious rain but no clouds! Together, the family works to piece together this weather mystery.
The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild.
Follow ancient humans' perilous journey into the Americas, where a frigid Ice Age landscape, mammoths, and other fearsome beasts tested their resilience.
Extreme heat is reshaping lives across the globe. Miles O'Brien journeys from Phoenix to Sydney to find solutions, proving that while the tools to fight this threat exist, the real question is: do we have the will to use them in time?
Host Amy Traverso explores Rockland, Maine, with chef Jordan Benissan. In Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, host Richard Wiese visits with former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman as well as local glass artist Josh Simpson. Then, in New Milford, Connecticut, meet husband-and-wife team Stacy Kunstel and Michael Partenio, who make playful and romantic home products under the brand Dunes and Duchess.
Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art. Traveling from its sun-splashed isles to the rugged mainland to bustling Athens, we trace the rise of Greek culture. We marvel at the timeless Acropolis, perfect Parthenon, and Golden Age theaters. And we watch as art evolves from stiff statues to perfectly balanced Venuses to the exuberant Winged Victory, capturing the spirit of the age.
Medieval York and Georgian Bath - easy side-trips from London - pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. Rick explores Roman hot springs, cruises quiet canals, marvels at England's finest Gothic church and gets a surprising dose of Viking history as he enjoys England's easy urban delights.
The power tools in a workshop tend to accumulate extra gear: bits, blades, wrenches, insert plates ... Phil and Chris tackle the issue with a couple of wall organizers. They make one for the router and another for the table saw
In Walpole, a 1970s ranch is reworked for multigenerational living, adding a backyard ADU for aging parents, a primary suite bump-out, smarter baths, and better flow from garage to new mudroom and kitchen.
Kevin demos a wall in the primary bedroom. Tom frames an exterior wall to tie old and new spaces together, Richard reviews shared plumbing for the ADU, and the electrician buries a new 400-amp service to feed both homes.
Nick Knowles follows the rescue of Wentworth Woodhouse, the largest stately home in Britain and once home to Earls and host to royalty. But for over 70 years it’s been left to wrack and ruin, too big to be viable as a home today. As the £100 million project to save it for the nation moves on, Nick joins the artisans brought in to rescue its three acres of roofs, save one of the biggest porticos in Britain, and restore its North Pavillion with two historic clocks and an 18 foot weathervane, that is if he doesn’t get lost in one of the 365 rooms first!
Creativity is an irrepressible force. It comes to life daily, in one of its purest forms, on street corners, subway platforms and park benches around the world. It is a lively tapestry of gut-driven, authentic human performance and artistic expression. BUSKERS NEW YORK celebrates street performers and the stories behind their checkered careers and one-of-a-kind, awe-inspiring talents. The hour-long documentary explores their journeys and showcases their gifts, following the twists and turns that shaped their path while offering insight into what it takes to become a successful street performer. The program goes behind the scenes to reveal the rich, human stories of tragedy and triumph, near-misses and gritty realities of street performing. This special featuring buskers in New York City is hosted by Jimmie Fadden (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band).
LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN is an innovative new music series featuring extraordinary artists performing in extraordinary settings. Each episode of the weekly series features an intimate, invitation-only concert by cutting-edge, contemporary musicians, along with artist interviews and insights about the unusual venues chosen. Season one opens with a hits-filled performance by seven-time Grammy Award-winning, pop singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette, recorded at Judson Memorial Church in New York City. Future episodes feature iconic feminist singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the oldest art museum in the United States; singer/songwriter Jakob Dylan, lead singer of platinum-selling band The Wallflowers and the son of Bob Dylan, at Desmond Tutu Cultural Center in New York City; recent indie-pop sensation Ingrid Michaelson ("The Way I Am") at Cape Cinema, a 1930s movie theater in Cape Cod; classic rock-inspired indie band The Hold Steady at a former bank cum designated NYC landmark; and soul singer/producer Raphael Saadiq (Tony! Toni! Tone!; Lucy Pearl) at the Harvard Club in Boston. Other featured artists this season include Aimee Mann, Patty Griffin, Ben Harper, The Swell Season, Crowded House, KT Tunstall and Josh Ritter. The Artists Den has been presenting emerging and established musicians in unique settings around the world since its inception in 2004. Initially a series of private living room concerts, the Artists Den has expanded to include unforgettable performances across North America and Europe by some of today's most significant names in music - in some of the most interesting, off-the-beaten-path locations imaginable. LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN gives public television audiences a front row seat and behind-the-scenes look at these once-in-a-lifetime events.
In this two-part interview, conducted in front of a live audience at the LBJ Library, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett talks to Mark about her book, Listening to the Law, her background in New Orleans, what she learned from her Supreme Court clerkship with the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and why, despite differences, the Supreme Court remains an example of bipartisan civility.
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.
Join PBS News Hour's Nick Schifrin and a panel of experts each week analyzing prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests.
Mary grapples with the realization that Abe is a rebel spy. Ben and Caleb lead a raid on Setauket to save the Patriot families.
Alan allies with the Post Office in the hope his friends can get justice at last, but can he trust the people who have let them down so badly?
Alan and his friends finally get the chance to embark on the epic challenge of battling the Post Office in court.
The Great War is over and a long-awaited engagement is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate. The international hit, written by Julian Fellowes, stars Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern and Hugh Bonneville, with guest star Shirley MacLaine. Things go badly amiss at Downton Abbey. Robert and Cora are not speaking. The servants are shunning Matthew's mother, Isobel. And Matthew and Robert have fallen out. Bates takes a gamble.
Follow the dedicated investigators of the picturesque Austrian town of Kitzbuhel. They tackle complex criminal cases where secrets unravel and danger lurks behind every mountain vista. From Walter Presents.
Maggie and Lindsey visit Need More Acres farm in Scottsville, Kentucky and learn how this family farm is growing its community by providing fresh food. In the kitchen, they assemble a vibrant vegetable soup with a kale pesto and prepare Eggs in Purgatory from an abundant tomato crop.
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster iconic Sliders. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of ketchup, and test cook Bryan Roof makes Julia a show-stopping Croque Monsieur.
London's Asian food culture is inseparable from the history of the British Empire. Danielle Chang moves through Chinatown, Brick Lane, and beyond to trace how tea, curry spices, and peppers arrived through trade and colonial rule, and how migrants adapted those ingredients into everyday food. From legacy restaurants to new voices, she explores who gets to tell these stories today.
We all love cheese - who doesn't? But there can be too much of a good thing. Ellie answers an SOS from a home where cheese has completely taken over the menu. Ellie, a self-proclaimed cheesehead herself, shows how to keep from going overboard with cheese and instead utilize its best assets - its great flavor and health benefits. Recipes: Skillet mac and cheese; Parmesan-crusted chicken breast ; Pan-steamed broccoli with lemon, garlic and parsley.
Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.
Bob Ross paints a small cabin under a majestic mountain range; the surprise at the end gives you a window view!
Watch vibrant Vermont treasures from Shelburne Museum including a 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo & basketball, a Buffalo Bill poster, ca. 1893 and an Edwardian sapphire & diamond ring. Which Vermont treasure is worth up to $150,000?
In this hour-long travel special, Rick Steves explores the "Eternal City" of Rome, a grand and ancient metropolis rich with exquisite art, vibrant culture and centuries of history. In RICK STEVES ROME, Rick traces the rise and fall of classical Rome, meanders through the heart of Bernini's Baroque Rome and makes a pilgrimage to the Vatican. Then, he uncovers the charms of hidden neighborhoods filled with character and energy, enjoys a Roman feast, and mixes and mingles with the locals during an early-evening stroll through the city's romantic nightspots.
We all love cheese - who doesn't? But there can be too much of a good thing. Ellie answers an SOS from a home where cheese has completely taken over the menu. Ellie, a self-proclaimed cheesehead herself, shows how to keep from going overboard with cheese and instead utilize its best assets - its great flavor and health benefits. Recipes: Skillet mac and cheese; Parmesan-crusted chicken breast ; Pan-steamed broccoli with lemon, garlic and parsley.
There's the family you're born into and the family you choose. It's a small group of people upon whom you depend and love you without condition. They created you and make you who you are in the world today. They're your home. For me, it's family over everything, so let's gather around the table and celebrate those we love. Recipes: Bucatini with Lentil Ragu; Borlotti Bean Soup with Escarole; and Tomatoes; Pasta and Potatoes.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White at the Kantun Chi Eco Park. This all-standing workout is designed to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis.
Recharge and reenergize in the majestic desert paradise as you stay low on your mat for an invigorating core focused yoga practice. Includes movements to tone and strengthen your core while stretching your hips, hamstrings, spine and more.
Tokyo is a bustling city where traditions and the latest trends co-exist. DIVE IN TOKYO brings to life the city's historic old towns and lesser-known spots, showcasing the allure of vibrant neighborhoods. Each week's episode features knowledgeable hosts who take viewers to locales not found in typical guidebooks, while encountering many fun surprises along the way. Past episodes have included a visit to Fussa with its American vibes and multicultural charm, beautiful Ueno Park, and Mt. Mitaki - a sanctuary in the sky.
Kath plays with the freedom to exaggerate. See her work with unlimited color and distortion, and see the difference a frame makes in presentation and your self-evaluation of your finished sketch.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! This toning workout will get your full body moving with a focus on the butt, thighs, and legs.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White at the Kantun Chi Eco Park. This all-standing workout is designed to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis.
Ellie tackles the challenge we all face every day--what's for breakfast, especially in a busy household when everyone is out the door like a pool ball break. She helps out Mary, a mom and an elite athlete and coach, who literally hits the ground running each morning. Recipes: Make-ahead mini frittatas with leeks and asparagus; Morning glory baked oatmeal; Peanut butter and grapes wrap; Avocado toast with egg.
Some of the longest lived people attribute their longevity to their healthy diet, a purpose in their lives, family and...friends. I don't know about you, but life without my friends, would be a grim affair indeed. Friends love us, keep us honest, call us out when we need it and are always in our corners, giving unconditional love and support. Recipes: Eggplant Mushroom Style; Pasta Puttanesca; Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms.
TRAILS TO OISHII TOKYO (formerly called Trails to Tsukiji) takes an in-depth look at Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, where every kind of fresh food, from seafood to produce, is gathered from around the country. The program traces unique Japanese foods from the market back to their original source. Past episodes included: "Abalone," called "the treasure of the sea" in Japan; "Oysters," which the Japanese have been eating for 4,000 years; and "Green Tea," the country's popular beverage of choice.
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.
Host J Schwanke arranges flower with an Italian flair, exploring facets of Italy. Della Robbia style centerpieces, lemons for arranging and limoncello, and a visit with Chef Jenna Arcidiacono are included.
Master Gardener Tom Mashour shows how to plant fall leafy greens. Also, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison takes a look at our corn and has some recommendations for next year.
Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod. The team visits the Holmen Culinary Resort, where Frida, Stig, and Chef Valentine Warner create dishes and cocktails that are inspired by the flavors of the sea.
Joanne starts her day by visiting a local farmer's market and then stops by to visit friends at their Mediterranean restaurant, Saffron, and cook one of their most popular dishes using one of Joanne's favorite ingredients. Saffron's Grilled Quail with Rose Petals and Ras El Hanout; Chopped Soup Salad; Grilled Pretzel Burger with Cherry Barbecue Sauce.
At the southernmost point of Jefferson Parish lies Grand Isle, Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island. This time on Louisiana Coastal Cooking we travel to the popular sport fishing community for Paddle Palooza, a kayak fishing contest that's the inspiration for our catch of the day, two Gulf seafood specialties - Spahr's Tuna Sliders, and Jamaican Escovitch Fish with Rice and Beans.
Host Laura Theodore prepares a traditional burger meal, made vegan. Red Bean Burgers are the star of the meal, featuring nutritious kidney beans, whole-grain bread and lots of deliciousness. Oven-roasted Tiny Potatoes with Spicy Mustard Sauce stand in for traditional fries, served with a refreshing Cucumber, Tomato and Mini-Pepper Salad. Date n' Rice Cereal Treats make a sweet, healthy dessert.
Wagyu, "Japanese cow" literally, was once an obscure cattle breed from Japan. Today, it's on restaurant menus and in butcher shops around the world. Get ready for a sumptuous Japanese A5 Rib-Eye with sesame salt and grilled rice cakes, followed by wagyu steak tomahawks with fire-roasted marrow. Then feast your eyes on wagyu smash burgers with parmesan crisps. JAPANESE A5 RIB-EYE, SESAME SALT, GRILLED RICE CAKES; WAGYU STEAK TOMAHAWKS WITH FIRE-ROASTED MARROW; WAGYU SMASH BURGERS WITH PARMESAN CRISPS. Guest: David Olson - Live Fire Republic.
Watch the home cooks create recipes that reveal their favorite, secret weapon ingredients. In the second round, the home cooks showcase their favorite grains in a dish that best represents their heritage and culinary perspectives.
Pati's family is the perfect example of cultures colliding - Mexican and American. The happy result is the creation of unique and tasty recipes in the kitchen on a daily basis. In this episode, Pati dives deep into the blending of these cultures and comes up with some classic American recipes with a delicious Mexican twist. Of course, the meeting of Mexican and American cultures is happening in small towns and big cities all over America, too! Pati will also take us to a local restaurant where she'll get the story, and taste the results of, their unique Mex-American story. Recipe 1: Mexican Crab Cakes with Jalapeno Aioli; Recipe 2: Foolproof Pizza Dough; Recipe 3: Pizza Sauce; Recipe 4: Poblano, Corn and Zucchini Pizza; Recipe 5: Carne Asada and Cebollitas Pizza; Recipe 6: Chorizo Hamburgers.
Stuffed Catfish over Pasta; Crawfish Burger; Crawfish Salad with Spicy Dressing.
In the premiere episodes, George prepares family-inspired comfort foods, including mac-and-cheese, grilled pork sliders with crisp quick slaw, and double-chocolate brownies for dessert. George stops by a community-operated organic farm in Amagansett Long Island, where families support growing seasonal produce. Later, he visits the chef from Town Line BBQ who shares the secret of low-and-slow cooking. Recipes: - Pork Tenderloin Sliders - Savory Quick Slaw - Cheddar Jack-n-Mac - Double Chocolate Brownies.
At the southernmost point of Jefferson Parish lies Grand Isle, Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island. This time on Louisiana Coastal Cooking we travel to the popular sport fishing community for Paddle Palooza, a kayak fishing contest that's the inspiration for our catch of the day, two Gulf seafood specialties - Spahr's Tuna Sliders, and Jamaican Escovitch Fish with Rice and Beans.
Learn how to shop, clean and cook greens and use them in myriad dishes that are easy and accessible. Diane heads to the garden of her cousin Marika, 96 years old and going strong! She shows Diane her fruit and vegetable garden, which could just be the key to her longevity. In her kitchen, Diane cooks up a green storm and sips a surprising elixir from cooking up a pot of greens.
Carrie hires her long-time friend Mason to sell more biscuits in grocery chains. Mason helps land their largest deal ever- 1,200 stores! The team has 45 days to figure out how to bake, store and deliver 40,000 additional biscuits every week.
On this episode of Simply Ming, Chef Tsai is in Hawaii visiting mom and dad. To celebrate the occasion chef prepares a festive Tsai Family Hot Pot, accompanied with Shrimp Wontons and complemented by red wine.
Location: Los Angeles, CA Restaurant: Giorgio Baldi. Cesar Millan is a Mexican-American TV host affectionately referred to as "The Dog Whisperer." He created a show in 2004 by the same name that went on to become the most-watched show ever in National Geographic history and broadcast in 80 countries. His current project, Better Human, Better Dog, is a full-circle representation of his unique POV on the relationship between man and dog, and how his own mental health struggles lead him to a philosophy that is simple and profound. Cesar shares his favorite meal from a table at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California, where we learn his inspiring and fascinating path from undocumented immigrant to international television star.
Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison grill up sausage and peppers. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of whole wheat sandwich bread. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews disposable plates. And finally, test cook Christie Morrison makes Julia the best ballpark pretzels.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW hits a homerun in the premiere of season 19 with a treasure-filled visit to New York City and its largest sports memorabilia find ever! Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Eric Silver take a trip to the New-York Historical Society to discuss Frederic Auguste Bartholdi Statue of Liberty statuettes. Highlights include an unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal, ca. 1974, that was positioned to become a sequel to his quotation book Whole Grains; a headboard from the set of The Godfather, Part II that was purchased for under $25; and an archive of rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings, appraised at $1,000,000.
Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod. The team visits the Holmen Culinary Resort, where Frida, Stig, and Chef Valentine Warner create dishes and cocktails that are inspired by the flavors of the sea.
Joanne starts her day by visiting a local farmer's market and then stops by to visit friends at their Mediterranean restaurant, Saffron, and cook one of their most popular dishes using one of Joanne's favorite ingredients. Saffron's Grilled Quail with Rose Petals and Ras El Hanout; Chopped Soup Salad; Grilled Pretzel Burger with Cherry Barbecue Sauce.
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.
Join the team as they venture through Hardanger, renowned as the apple and cider county of Western Norway. Their journey leads them to the historic manor house of Rosendal before Sigrid delves into the intricacies of fjord aquafarming. Then, Sigrid, Arne and Stig indulge in regional specialties at the charming restaurant Buer, nestled at the end of the road on the opposite side of the mountains.
Joanne and her students take a class with Chef Popi who shares her secrets on making her specialty, classic moussaka, on the Greek island of Syros. While the moussaka is in the oven, the group take a walk in the majestic hills above the city. Joanne brings it home and shows off a few of the cooking tricks and techniques she learned from her Greek travels. Recipes: Moussaka; Purslane and Herb Salad; Greek Yogurt Baklava Soft Serve.
Forests are the lungs of our planet, yet millions of hectares vanish every year. Journey from Guatemala to Japan to meet the pioneers sharing space with wildlife and restoring the way we coexist and cultivate among the trees.
From the reefs of Indonesia to an Idaho beaver dam, dive into the stories of people setting a new standard for aquatic wildlife protection, key to a hopeful future for the largest and most essential habitat on our planet.
In Hainan, China's southernmost province, hundreds of athletes as young as 9-years-old train as part of the Chinese National Surf team. The young recruits, who have left their families, feel the pressure of failure. Over the course of two years, the film follows two of the country's top surfers, Alex, 17, and Lolo, 22, as they train, compete, and discover what they want their lives to be.
Nalini Nadkarni is a world-renowned ecologist who climbs trees in the rainforest canopy to study "what grows back" after an ecological disturbance. In 2015, she fell fifty feet from a tree during a research climb and nearly died. After making a miraculous recovery, Nalini begins to explore a new research subject - herself - untangling the roots of her past and bringing family secrets to light.
Explore how a new understanding of nature is helping us find surprising ways to fix it. From the Pacific Northwest to Yellowstone to Scotland, scientists, citizens and activists are restoring the environment, benefiting humans and animals alike.
Pacific Heartbeat is an anthology series that provides viewers a glimpse of the real Pacific - its people, cultures, languages, music, and contemporary issues. From revealing exposes to rousing musical performances, the series features a diverse array of programs that will draw viewers into the heart and soul of Pacific Island culture.
This week on ON STORY, first-time filmmaker Celine Song shares her experience writing and directing PAST LIVES, her critically acclaimed exploration of young love and lost chances.
This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
In Santiago, Chile, host Alexander Heffner interviews Mayor Mario Desbordes.
With Focus on Europe, DW has developed a new program that adds a more personal touch to the issues affecting people across the continent. The weekly magazine which replaced European Journal in October 2014 provides audiences an inside perspective on the diversity of people, places, conflicts and coexistence that define Europe. Focus on Europe presents genuine stories about the lives of real people - from the Polish blacksmith to the Finnish air traffic controller, from a British businessman to a Turkish women's activist. Reporters file their stories from all over the continent and special editions are devoted to a particular country or event. Focus on Europe will continue to attract audiences with up close, visually powerful, exciting and balanced profiles and reporting. Like its predecessor, this new series is a must see for everyone who wants to be an expert on Europe.
DW GLOBAL Us, the Environment and Development magazine from Deutsche Welle looks at the issues that are moving us today, and shows how people are living with the opportunities and risks of globalization.
In Hainan, China's southernmost province, hundreds of athletes as young as 9-years-old train as part of the Chinese National Surf team. The young recruits, who have left their families, feel the pressure of failure. Over the course of two years, the film follows two of the country's top surfers, Alex, 17, and Lolo, 22, as they train, compete, and discover what they want their lives to be.
Nalini Nadkarni is a world-renowned ecologist who climbs trees in the rainforest canopy to study "what grows back" after an ecological disturbance. In 2015, she fell fifty feet from a tree during a research climb and nearly died. After making a miraculous recovery, Nalini begins to explore a new research subject - herself - untangling the roots of her past and bringing family secrets to light.
Beth Hopkins, a retired federal prosecutor and civil rights attorney, shares her groundbreaking journey as one of the first two women to live on campus at Wake Forest University. On The Chavis Chronicles, she reflects on breaking barriers in education and law, and how her fight for justice continues to inspire new generations.
artists, facilitates creative arts workshops and even hosts an annual Prison: Survival and Resistance" is a new book based on the project. exhibition to showcase incarcerated artists' work. "Making Art in the University of Michigan that supports formerly incarcerated The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) is an independent program of
What's more Texan than a spirit of ingenuity? This episode explores how innovation can change the course of history. Featured stories highlight the inventor of the margarita machine, a group of hunters working to revive a declining quail population, and the team of doctors who pioneered the first artificial heart.
Saddle up to ride the high country in California with a program to save wild mustangs. We'll introduce you to a South Dakota farm family using technology to bring wheat to your dinner table. A look back at a California winery once owned by a famous film director who was dedicated to sustainable growing. And travel back in time in efforts to save the tall grass prairie in Kansas.
Climate change demands new solutions - and new stories. This is an invitation to Climate California, an original series that reminds us of the beauty of the world and the power we already have.
Founded on the idea of fostering a community dedicated to social inequities and sustainability, Nigerian immigrant, Femi founded Simpleaf Brands, a company that offers eco-friendly, biodegradable flushable wipes for sensitive skin.
In Santiago, Chile, host Alexander Heffner interviews Mayor Mario Desbordes.
In a media landscape often polarized by extreme viewpoints on The Right and on The Left, "Balancing Act with John Katko" seeks to provide an alternative perspective: The Center. It will strive to bring balance to discussions on divisive political issues, while adding a touch of fun along the way.
This week on ON STORY, first-time filmmaker Celine Song shares her experience writing and directing PAST LIVES, her critically acclaimed exploration of young love and lost chances.
In Hainan, China's southernmost province, hundreds of athletes as young as 9-years-old train as part of the Chinese National Surf team. The young recruits, who have left their families, feel the pressure of failure. Over the course of two years, the film follows two of the country's top surfers, Alex, 17, and Lolo, 22, as they train, compete, and discover what they want their lives to be.
Nalini Nadkarni is a world-renowned ecologist who climbs trees in the rainforest canopy to study "what grows back" after an ecological disturbance. In 2015, she fell fifty feet from a tree during a research climb and nearly died. After making a miraculous recovery, Nalini begins to explore a new research subject - herself - untangling the roots of her past and bringing family secrets to light.
killed during the war. Lucienne confronts Beriot about a German soldier he claims to have
The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two celebrated musicians: Lizzo and Flea - traveling across Europe, Australia and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.
Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver. Shaped by a solitary childhood and rising literary fame, Oliver published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays on nature, beauty, and love.
Nalini Nadkarni is a world-renowned ecologist who climbs trees in the rainforest canopy to study "what grows back" after an ecological disturbance. In 2015, she fell fifty feet from a tree during a research climb and nearly died. After making a miraculous recovery, Nalini begins to explore a new research subject - herself - untangling the roots of her past and bringing family secrets to light.
Lyla, Luke, and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach. / Lyla and Everett take Stu to the park to find inspiration for their comic, "Super Stu," and realize that Stu can't solve problems on his own and needs their help.
Desk Wars - It's the hottest school day of the year, and tempers are even hotter. To keep the peace, Mr. Ratburn moves Brain and Arthur away from their usual desks ... and sets off a chain reaction resulting in the most explosive desk war in third grade history! Desperately Seeking Stanley - On his third birthday, Arthur's favorite present was Stanley, his teddy bear. Stanley protected Arthur when he was afraid of the dark ... and even when his new baby sister D.W. arrived. But Arthur is 8-years old now -- he doesn't need his furry friend anymore ... right?
Oswald in the Machine - Oswald has to go undercover as a robot to enter a villain warehouse run by robots. Curriculum: Coding. The B-Team - The Mobile Unit learns how things might have been if they hadn't joined the team. Curriculum: Addition and Doubling.
Chris and Martin announce that no creature or vehicle can travel as fast over the rough and tumble African savannah as the cheetah. Aviva takes the challenge and declares she will build a ground racer that can run even faster than a cheetah. Of course Zach wants to prove that he is a better inventor than Aviva and joins the race. The team, inspired by the cheetah, "revs up" to explore the different functions required for speed build a cheetah racer and win the race.
When Koki and Jimmy get walloped by mosquitoes in the Cypress Swamp, Aviva, Martin, and Chris go on a fact-finding adventure to find out exactly why mosquitoes try to steal our blood in the first place!
Al updates his computer with fancy new weather icons to use in his broadcast, but just hours before he goes live, the computer breaks! Luckily, the kids come up with a creative, theatrical, musical plan for an unforgettable broadcast.
Lily and her family move into the home once occupied by her great grandpa, Wallace Hunter. Moving day becomes even more exciting when strong winds prevent Lily's dad Al from delivering his weather report, and the whole family pitches in.
Lily and her family discover a surprise Great Grandpa Wallace left for them in the garage - a mobile weather station that can fly! They embark on their first weather hunting expedition - above the clouds.
Inspired by their father's weather broadcasts, Lily, Corky, and Benny attempt to film their own. They soon learn, however, that there is a complex science behind the forecasts, and the tools for it are in Great Grandpa Wallace's workshop.
The Hunters discover a stowaway in their picnic basket. The unknown guest, a dog, appears frightened, so the family investigates the cause. As their new furry friend warms up to them, they gain a new member of the family in the process.
A compilation of three comedic shorts that feature Buzz and Delete using subtraction to catch smirbles on the loose, break a cyber world record, and help Hacker's niece with a big math problem.
"Round and Round" -The kids learn how all the planets both orbit around the Sun and rotate on their own axes at the same time. Curriculum: The planets both revolve around the sun and rotate on their axis. "The Plant From Bortron 7" - Jet attempts to grow a seed from his home planet, but the light from our Sun is stronger than the light from Bortron 7, and has a surprising effect on the plant! Curriculum: There are different kinds of stars, which emit different kinds of light.
Based on the popular Scholastic book series by Norman Bridwell about the lovable oversized canine with his head in the clouds but four paws planted firmly on the ground, Clifford presents a larger-than-life view of the world. With his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone, Clifford inhabits a colorful island community, inviting viewers on a fun-filled journey through childhood, navigating the dips and curves along the way. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG emphasizes good citizenship and the importance of community. Each episode concludes with a component of Clifford's Big Ideas - 10 different attributes children learn to embrace - which leaves them with something to think about and practice in their lives.
We find Angelina, Rigoberto, Oni & Andre on their first day of school. These four different kids have four different experiences in the same classroom. Through this, they learn what makes them unique and what connects them to others.
The Three Bears Problem - Fairytale Land. Peg and Cat bring the Three Bears, the Three Little Pigs, and the Three Billy Goats Gruff together to form a super group: "The Electric Eleven." Primary Content: Adding 1; Secondary Content: Counting to 11. The Giant Problem - Giant Land. Peg and Cat must attempt a great escape when they think the Giants want to eat them and their 8 fairy tale friends for lunch. Primary Content: Combinations that add up to 10; Secondary Content: Circle.
Frankie the worm wants to go play with her cousins, but they moved far away into another planter. This is a problem! Rosita, Gabrielle, and Zoe think like engineers to help Frankie. They wonder if there's a way to make the trip shorter and easier for Frankie. What if they build a worm-sized bridge that connects the planters? Let's try! They use popsicle sticks and glue and create a bridge long enough to reach the planters Frankie's cousins are. It worked and they didn't give up. Now the worms can get together to play anytime they want!
Phoebe learns what privacy signs are and how to use them to help communicate to neighbors. Jay gets nervous about getting a haircut, but learns about a hairstyle menu and different clipper guard sizes.
While Super hunts high and low for a favorite lost sticker, the Wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old Sticker Monster story. Then the Wombats travel in and around the Treeborhood, teaching Zeke how to count in order from 1 to 10.
The Wombats are excited for their upcoming 'Show and Tell' performance, but Super might be too busy to attend. Louisa misses the Clothespin Festival and decides that the Treeborhood needs a way to announce fun events.
Daniel has to go potty, but is worried there won't be space for his sea turtle on the class mural when he's done in the bathroom./Prince Wednesday needs to get dressed before he can go outside to see the butterflies and play with Chrissie.
Daniel Gets Frustrated: Daniel is staying at home with Mom Tiger today. He really wants to play with Prince Wednesday, but he is visiting his cousin Chrissie. He asks Mom if they can go to Music Man Stan's shop, but they can't because it is closed. Daniel gets really frustrated when it seems like he's unable to do anything he wants to do. With some guidance from Mom, Daniel learns how to work through his frustration. Frustration at School: Daniel and his friends are playing "restaurant" at school and Daniel feels frustrated when he can't find the toy he is looking for. Teacher Harriet helps him realize that the right thing to do is to take a step back and ask for help.
When Lotta is frustrated learning a new dance, she comes to see it is okay that she experiences music in her own colorful way. / Sheldon worries about telling Carl that he doesn't want to play their favorite pirate game anymore.
Guest Monkey - George is almost as excited as Allie on her first day of school, but is ecstatic when she invites him to school the next day as a special guest monkey! He soon learns, though, that kindergarten has a lot of special rules that he's not used to - like not climbing on the furniture or standing in the sand table. Will George get extra credit for trying to follow the rules, or will his effort create one big mess? Charkie Goes to School - Charkie's building has a new rule - all dogs must have a good-behavior diploma from obedience school. After seeing Charkie struggle with the obstacle course, George recruits the academy's top alumni, Hundley, to help prepare Charkie for the final exam. Can George and Hundley figure out a way to get Charkie to cross the finish line amid all the distractions?
Donkey and Bob Dog love riding Harriett's new Swoop-a-rino, but Duck Duck can't figure out how to fly it. Can she learn to do it?/Donkey takes Duck Duck on an adventure where she has to make a lot of choices. How will she decide which way to go?
When Milo, Lofty and Lark take care of Horatio's dentist surgery, they love making sure no-one leaves without a dazzling smile! Even Crafty Mr Croc learns that going to visit the dentist is a really good thing - especially when there are stickers!
The kids are inspired by different colored foods. / The kids join a wildlife photographer and learn how to snap the perfect picture of a puffin.
Rosie donates some things for Donating Day, but when she accidentally gives away her doll Lele, she must get it back. / Rosie & Gatita volunteer for Seniors Day at the Nature Center, but their volunteering doesn't go as planned.
It's math class at school, and Pig is having a big problem...a math problem! To find a solution, the super readers accompany a math superhero as he confronts a series of arithmetic emergencies. Will the super readers figure out a way to make Math Boy's problems as easy as 1, 2, 3? Educational Objectives: To learn some basic math skills. Along the way, kids will build the alphabet and identify the letters A, P, P, L, E, S. They'll also rhyme with INE words, learn what the word "math" means, and use the power to read to change the story.
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.
Trini's excited to enter Big Green, her giant cabbage, into the Alaska State Fair, but a suspicious moose keeps nibbling its leaves. Trini and Molly research ways to keep moose out of gardens, and even email cabbage expert Sadie Albert for advice, but this moose is clever. Will there be anything left of Big Green before the final weigh in? / Molly wants to get her Native name when she discovers that her Mom, Dad, Grandpa and others in the community have one. But she soon learns that only an elder can give you your Native name and getting one will require impressing the unimpressible Aunt Merna.
Alma teaches Emi how to be just like her, but now Emi won't stop imitating her. / Should Alma keep running and finish the "world's longest race"...or not?
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!
Phony Fern - When Fern's parents give her a cell phone for "emergencies only," Fern is uninterested - until Muffy introduces her to the joys of personalized ring tones, texting, and incessant chatting! Fern becomes hooked, and starts to believe that nail polish consultations are "emergencies." But she realizes that although evolving technology is great, sometimes it's better to communicate the old-fashioned way, in person. Brain's Shocking Secret - Brain is the smartest kid in his class. Everyone knows that! What they don't know is that he was kept back in Kindergarten - and that's a fact Brain would like to keep secret. Will Binky spill the beans??
Sample of New York - The Mobile Unit reports to the New York City Odd Squad to help with a big problem. Curriculum: Sample Size. It's Not Easy Being Chill - An agent-in-training visits the Mobile Unit. Curriculum: Fractions.
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 Kratt Bros meet a school of Archerfish, they are taught the secret of "water droplet" archery from an Archerfish named Arrow. Soon, they are using this newly learned skill to infiltrate Donita Donata's yacht and rescue the baby animals she has ben capturing for her newest high-end fashion line. Science Concept: Physics of Motion.
The Hunters set out on a family adventure halfway across the world in the Indonesian rainforest where they see a mysterious rain but no clouds! Together, the family works to piece together this weather mystery.
Lily and her family move into the home once occupied by her great grandpa, Wallace Hunter. Moving day becomes even more exciting when strong winds prevent Lily's dad Al from delivering his weather report, and the whole family pitches in.
Lily and her family discover a surprise Great Grandpa Wallace left for them in the garage - a mobile weather station that can fly! They embark on their first weather hunting expedition - above the clouds.
Inspired by their father's weather broadcasts, Lily, Corky, and Benny attempt to film their own. They soon learn, however, that there is a complex science behind the forecasts, and the tools for it are in Great Grandpa Wallace's workshop.
The Hunters discover a stowaway in their picnic basket. The unknown guest, a dog, appears frightened, so the family investigates the cause. As their new furry friend warms up to them, they gain a new member of the family in the process.
Statues of Hacker are popping up all across Cyberspace. It's his latest scheme - art therapy! Heartbroken after losing to the kids yet again, Hacker throws himself into sculpture and gives his work away. Problem is, wherever one turns up, the power goes off. The CyberSquad investigates to see what's causing all these changes. Is Hacker back to his old tricks? Or has he finally had a change of heart? And what's with the sparkly purple dots on the sculptures? EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Use a line graph to picture change and your eyes can quickly tell you when and how things are changing.
Sunspot needs to climb one more mountain to join an elite space climbing club - and the mountain happens to be Mt. Sharp, on Mars! Jet convinces the kids to fly to Mars with Sunspot and join the mountain climbing expedition. With all the Earthie kids away for the day, Jet and Sunspot are left to their own devices. They notice neighbor Mitchell digging for buried treasure in his yard, and decide to make and bury their own treasure, then make a map that Mitchell can find and follow to their homemade treasure!
It's math class at school, and Pig is having a big problem...a math problem! To find a solution, the super readers accompany a math superhero as he confronts a series of arithmetic emergencies. Will the super readers figure out a way to make Math Boy's problems as easy as 1, 2, 3? Educational Objectives: To learn some basic math skills. Along the way, kids will build the alphabet and identify the letters A, P, P, L, E, S. They'll also rhyme with INE words, learn what the word "math" means, and use the power to read to change the story.
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.
Trini's excited to enter Big Green, her giant cabbage, into the Alaska State Fair, but a suspicious moose keeps nibbling its leaves. Trini and Molly research ways to keep moose out of gardens, and even email cabbage expert Sadie Albert for advice, but this moose is clever. Will there be anything left of Big Green before the final weigh in? / Molly wants to get her Native name when she discovers that her Mom, Dad, Grandpa and others in the community have one. But she soon learns that only an elder can give you your Native name and getting one will require impressing the unimpressible Aunt Merna.
Alma teaches Emi how to be just like her, but now Emi won't stop imitating her. / Should Alma keep running and finish the "world's longest race"...or not?