Ben Sollee is a Kentucky cellist, songwriter, and composer known for his political activism. His music incorporates banjo, guitar, and mandolin along with percussion and unusual cello techniques. His songs exhibit a mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B. His new album is titled TIME ON HOLD. Scott T. Smith is a folk and Americana singer-songwriter originally from Hurricane, West Virginia, now based in Louisville, Kentucky. With roots as a preacher's kid and a background in choral music, Scott blends bluegrass, gospel, and alt-country into a soulful sound marked by heartfelt storytelling and powerful vocals. WoodSongs Kid: Dalton Daily is a 15-year-old singer/songwriter from Southeast Kentucky.
Join Gulnaz Khan in the sacred mountains of Colombia with the Arhuaco people, one of the few Indigenous groups to preserve their spiritual traditions after colonization. Calling themselves the Elder Brothers, they carry a vital message for humanity.
Sir David Attenborough takes a plant's-eye view of life in a rainforest, a world of stunning beauty but also fierce competition. New film techniques allow us to enter their magical world as never before.
With bulbous eyes, two long sharp tusks, a long mustache and one ton of blubber, the walrus is far from majestic. But for Kirk Johnson, scientist and Sant Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the walrus has been a creature close to his heart for 30 years. Johnson will follow his passion and trek across the Arctic to uncover the hidden lives of these lumbering giants, their cultural significance to the native peoples of the North, and the threats they face as climate change shrinks the sea ice. Johnson will explore the walrus' evolutionary past and reveal the creature's ability to adapt, survive and thrive through the ages. With global climate change, perhaps this colossal creature will be forced to adapt once more.
Imagine a world where your furry best friend could tell you exactly what they're thinking. A growing number of dog owners claim this is already happening, thanks to innovative word buttons that seem to unlock a new realm of canine communication. But are these dogs truly understanding what we're saying - and talking back Are they really thinking creatively, applying words in new contexts Or is this just clever conditioning To find out, scientists are conducting the largest animal communication study in history, analyzing millions of button presses from thousands of dogs worldwide. Witness astonishing moments that challenge our assumptions about animal intelligence, from dogs that seemingly engage in conversations to those who learn new words with incredible speed. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about the minds of dogs and discover just how far their linguistic abilities might stretch.
Mister Rogers talks in a way young children understand, at a pace they can absorb and with a consistency that creates a calm, safe place for preschoolers. Topics with sensitive emotional concerns are always carefully blended with fun and whimsy to match a young child's interests and level of understanding.
Hacker has stolen the Prism of Power--a vital piece of Motherboard's Operating System! Over the trees of Jungolia, the CyberSquad is in hot pursuit, when suddenly, a gust of wind sends everyone careening across the lush cybersite. Facing monsters, canyons, and cliffs, Digit and the kids must form unlikely alliances with Hacker, Buzz, and Delete as they pursue the Prism. Along the way, they notice how life on Jungolia is well suited to the surroundings--creatures blend into mud with camouflage, burrs cling to moss with hooks on their exterior, and sure-footed goats easily amble up the steepest peaks. Perhaps these features are just the creative inspiration the kids need. Can the CyberSquad adapt to the challenge? And who will be the first to reach the Prism of Power?
While checking out the endangered Giant panda, the Wild Kratts gets stranded in the bamboo forests of China without power to any of their vehicles or equipment. They must figure out how to 'power up' in time to help save the pandas, who are being turned into roboticized stuffed toys by the nefarious villain, Zach Varmitech. An 'ancient panda secret' just might lead to the creature power that will restart their engines and save the pandas. Science Concept: Alternative energy.
The Hunter's nice warm spring day is derailed when a cold snap suddenly hits. Worried about the low temperature's effect on outdoor plants, the kids band together to protect the gardens in their neighborhood.
The Loops have fun playing practical jokes on everyone in their family. / A blackout moves Loops Lunch outside causing many problems, but through teamwork, the Loops find ways to keep Loops Lunch running and customers happy.
Nico is tired of being mistaken for her twin sister, Arugula. It's up to the Detail Detectives to observe what makes the twins unique. / Carl gets upset when Nico breaks the Lint Dinosaur Monday rules and makes a Lint Monster instead.
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.
Mr. More adds syllables to the word banana' and makes a never-ending ba-na-na-na-na-na-na-na! When Alpha Pig shows Wonder Red his new Shrink Ray, it accidentally shrinks THEM! Mr. More turns harmless flowers into enormous monster plants!
Phoebe & Jay learn to use a chore chart to move through their duties in an organized way. Phoebe & Jay help Mr. Gurley and Ms. Dennis complete their challenge of walking 10 laps around the courtyard and they learn to use lane markers.
Two heroes of the American Revolution - enslaved mariner Currituck Jack and free soldier of color Zachariah Jacobs (Holmes) - helped build a nation, but their stories were nearly lost. Join us as we work with community members and descendants to uncover their courageous contributions to the patriot cause.
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.
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.
Founded by Sherry and Rezi Bayegan, who fled persecution in Tehran, Charmy's Market offers fresh Persian dishes alongside everyday essentials. Charmy's is a place where familiar flavors comfort long-time patrons and new visitors are welcomed to experience a taste of Tehran. This is a story about the power of love.
MARKET TO MARKET will continue the tradition that's made it one of the longest-running series on public television and the longest- running agricultural program anywhere - solid reporting about the issues that challenge agriculture and expert analysis of major commodity markets that fuel the economic engine of rural America. Despite the fact that agriculture and rural enterprises represent important sectors in nearly every state's economy, rural America's stories are given scant attention by the nation's traditional media. That's why MARKET TO MARKET'S broad range of reporting - from global trade conflicts to environmental controversies to new technologies to emerging rural economic initiatives -- is so important. As important are the series' experienced market analysts who provide thoughtful insight about price trends and offer strategies to help producers and processors cope with changing times.
Narrated by veteran Hollywood actor Tom Selleck, REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR chronicles the personal stories of veterans and citizens who witnessed the surprise attack by the Japanese on the American Pacific Fleet on December 7, 1941, launching the United States into World War II. Using archival footage and photos and graphics, the documentary shows in detail the bombings on Oahu, along with the fiery explosion of the USS Arizona, the sinking of the USS Oklahoma, and the attacks on Hickam Field, as well as on other parts of the island. REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR documents the 75th anniversary, the tragic events and the courageous acts of those who were in or near Pearl Harbor on that day. The film includes first-person accounts from sailors, airmen, soldiers and civilians, including Lou Conter, USS Arizona; James Downing, USS Virginia; Vernon Carter, US Army Air Corps, Hickam Field; and Barbara Kotinek, who was just six years old at the time and lived within eyesight of Pearl Harbor.
GENE HACKMAN: STAR OF THE SILVER SCREEN explores the remarkable career of the legendary actor (1930-2025), a two-time Academy Award winner for his roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven. The documentary includes clips from his breakout role in Bonnie and Clyde and other notable dramas such as The Conversation, Hoosiers and Mississippi Burning. Hackman was also a talented comic actor, as shown in Get Shorty, The Birdcage and The Royal Tenenbaums.
Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday. Known for films like Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, TV show Diagnosis Murder and his classic CBS sitcom, Van Dyke has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades. Featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail Van Dyke's extraordinary showbiz legacy.
The countdown clock is ticking as preparations begin for a favorite turn-of-year tradition - the London Parade on New Year's Day 2027. Join the cast and crew for a sneak preview of what awaits in DESTINATION LONDON: PREPARING FOR THE PARADE. On January 1st, more than 5,000 performers from various nations will fill the streets of the U.K. capital. Among those entertaining the world will be young Americans from dance groups and marching bands across the U.S. who are preparing to deliver a show to remember!
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.
Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula. After enjoying the charming old port town of Nafplio, we'll time-trip through the ruins of Olympia, take center stage at the remarkably preserved theater at Epidauros, and explore the ancient capital of Mycenae. Then we'll wander off the beaten path along the rustic, rough-and-tumble Mani Peninsula, relax in the idyllic beach town of Kardymli and marvel at Greece's Rock of Gibraltar: the fortress town of Monemvasia.
Set amidst the passion and fanaticism of 1929 Australian Rules Football. When Phryne is duped into investigating the coach's missing 'lucky cap', she discovers a gruesome murder instead - the local team Captain is found hanging by a rival team's scarf and it seems at first a clear-cut case of murderous sabotage. Phryne's investigation is complicated by the return of Jack's ex-wife, her dashing fiance - and the Police Commissioner's fanatical support for the opposition team. As she uncovers a past crime, Phryne reveals the lengths some men will go to for the sake of the game.
Historian Lucy Worsley unlocks the dark secrets of the Doge's Palace, one of Venice's most ornate historic buildings, where she has a close shave in a torture chamber and discovers a 24-carat gold staircase, hidden doors and secret messages.
Things look very different at Skeldale House as James grapples with Siegfried's wild and chaotic energy. Tristan returns from war, and he and James take matters into their own hands. Amid the upheaval, there may be good news just around the corner.
Low from their rift, Charlie can't let Jacqui best him with her new one-woman show. He is inspired to stage a new take on Pizazz's Sherlock Holmes--high-tech and groundbreaking. But as Charlie returns, so too does Norma--the theatre ghost.
Charlie is determined his cutting-edge production will best Jacqui's one-woman show and be his calling card back to the USA. When ghost-hunting Nicky crashes through the ceiling, Gaye is left with a significant budget problem.
Season 5 of the international hit finds the Crawley family and the staff struggling with responsibilities and choices as they adjust to life in the Roaring Twenties. The beloved ensemble cast includes Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Joanne Froggatt and others. Written and created by Julian Fellowes.Mary and Lord Gillingham put their love to the test. Bates also faces a trial. Cora makes a new friend, and Violet is reunited with an old one.
Historian Lucy Worsley unlocks the dark secrets of the Doge's Palace, one of Venice's most ornate historic buildings, where she has a close shave in a torture chamber and discovers a 24-carat gold staircase, hidden doors and secret messages.