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.
Jackie Taylor, founder of The Black Ensemble Theater, has developed a community theater into a hub for art and culture, attracting over 50, 000 visitors each year. Her mission? To eradicate racism. Her reach is the north side of Chicago, where she is creating "FREE TO BE" - a cultural community space housing arts, eateries, and more for artistic expression in a new vibrant space. Join us in this transformative journey!
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.
From manger scenes and mistletoe to wintry wonderlands, RICK STEVES' EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS celebrates the Christmas season throughout the European continent. In the special, Rick visits friends and families in England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy to reveal their customs and practices of the holiday season. He begins his travels in England, where the Christmas pudding is the real centerpiece of a traditional English holiday meal. In Paris, the Eiffel Tower heralds the season with its red, twinkling lights. And in the countryside of Tuscany, villagers stack neat pyramids of wood for great bonfires. The lighting of the fires is a signal to villagers - dressed as shepherds - to come and sing old carols. RICK STEVES' EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS offers a colorful, musical celebration of Christmas across Europe where viewers will learn about customs from "the old countries," hear local choirs, and discover holiday family traditions.
In RICK STEVES' TASTY EUROPE, travel expert and globetrotter Rick Steves eats his merry way through Europe. One delightful taste at a time, he shows how food is a prime ingredient in what defines cultures all across the Continent. Join Rick as he slurps seasonal raw herring in Holland and then savors a farm-to-table country feast with a noble family in Tuscany. Rick and his team then drink some local firewater during the salad course in Bulgaria, and enjoy the elegant simplicity of steak tartare and foie gras in the garden of a French chateau. From dining al fresco in Rome, to joining the locals on a Madrid pub crawl, to learning the secrets of a wine lover's enoteca in Verona, Rick learns that slowing down to truly appreciate what you eat is an essential part of any great travel experience. With this special, the welcomes are warm, the kitchens are jammin' and the tables are set .. and you are an honored guest. Sure, there are a lot of calories - but they're far from empty, and you'll never forget this progressive feast.
Leonardo designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.
An up-close look at the life of a physician scientist and what it is like to juggle dual demands and responsibilities. The influence of zipcodes on mental health. An inspiring update on one patient's five-year milestone after deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.
THE WILDERNESS ACT AT 60 "This American Land" kicks off Season 12 with a celebration of one of the world's most important conservation measures. Since its passage in 1964, the Wilderness Act assures the strongest protections for clean air, clean water, wildlife, and the scientific understanding of our natural world. Our host, wildlife biologist Ed Arnett, takes us to Colorado, to see how important this protection is to tourists, merchants, scientists, and of course the plants and animals it protects. BRINGING BACK THE BIRDS Habitat destruction has contributed to the loss of 3 billion birds in the last 50 years. Climate change is adding to their survival threats. You may be surprised to see the dramatic action scientists are taking along one of the most important bird migration routes in America. Correspondent Brad Hicks shows us how the Bureau of Reclamation has devised a multi-species conservation program to create forests and wetlands along the lower Colorado River. FOREVER GREEN Successful farming in the 21st century is about much more than how much corn you can grow on an acre. Researchers in Minnesota are developing food crops that could revolutionize agriculture. With global uncertainties about food security, farmers are anxious to find ways to grow crops year-round. The "Forever Green" program has been around more than a quarter century, experimenting with perennials that have massive roots. Extended growing
Kelly Maxwell's artistry starts with the world's most beautiful large live-edge slabs of wood. His experience tells him how to best use that beauty to make a piece of furniture that will be a focal point in a fine home. By celebrating the wood's natural beauty he gives it a new life.
Mythbusting and truth-telling around forced air ducted and ductless systems, boilers, radiant heat, and the basics of thermodynamics. Watch the installation of the Lunsfords' high performance HVAC system, and see the beginnings of the airflow and pressure testing they'll employ until the build is done.
The final push is on at the Nashville house to finish the renovation on time. A composite deck is installed and landscape plans are revealed. A safe room is constructed in the basement and a FEMA official gives tips on how to stay safe in a tornado.
Kevin teams up with a wallpaper expert to help a Miami homeowner create a focal point wall; Lee demonstrates a variety of common sprinkler heads; Richard installs a submersible sump pump as a solution to a homeowner's flooded basement problem.
Making cabinets has never been easier! Simple tools are used to build the case for an antique curved beveled glass door. LED lighting is featured. Plus, see the best way to "hang" wall mounted cabinets. Custom cabinets are hard to beat!
With intricate flourishes, filigree, and a lot of magnification, host Eric Gorges and metal engraver David Riccardo create a breathtaking metal engraving.
Take a ride in the third-generation Porsche Panamera, still delivering sedan sensibility and Porsche driving characteristics, while also bringing in new style and more tech than ever before. Then we'll switch over to another high-tech European machine, the internal-combustion BMW 5 Series. We'll also have more "Your Drive" customization tips and the latest automotive news!
For special occasion entertaining, Christopher Kimball makes Barolo-Braised Beef Short Ribs, demonstrating the right way to cook your meat in wine. Rosemary Gill shows off the magic of dried mushrooms with Porcini-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Portobello Mushrooms. Finally, Rose Hattabaugh modernizes chocolate mousse with a recipe for Dark Chocolate Terrine with Coffee and Cardamom.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make Kombdi, Jira Ghalun (Cumin-Scented Chicken). Tasting Expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of honey. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the history of hot honey, and test Cook Morgan Bolling makes her grandma's Hot-Honey Chicken.
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.
Saddle up for Southern charm as Chef Walter Staib rides through Nashville's history at Belle Meade Mansion, explores the melodic roots of Country Music, and whips up delicious eats like Country ham, fruitcake and syllabub.
In this week's episode of Moveable Feast, we're in the charming seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island. Host Alex Thomopoulos joins chefs Kevin O'Donnell, Michael Faccidomo, and Noah Kvochick to create a celebration featuring the best local seafood. Topping the menu at our feast is squid ink calamari, Thai lobster with coconut chili butter, and delicious pastries from local bakery, Le Bec Sucre served up at the well-known Stoneacre Garden.
Special guest, Julie Tumamait-Stenslie, offers her voice in song, as she guides host Jeremy Maupin, Rey Carungcong and his family to Santa Cruz Island off the coast of Southern California. Once on the island the group engages in several activities; kayaking, snorkeling and hiking while taking in the sights, sounds and experiences that bring magical memories that will last a lifetime.
Christine gets curious about the Franconia region of Germany. Stops include: Nuremberg, and its medieval landmarks, including the Imperial Castle, the Schoner Brunnen fountain, the Frauenkirche church, Wurzburg Palace, Old Main Bridge, its famous poet; then she visits a Michelin-starred restaurant to experience an 'aroma library', and finally, visits one of thelegendary Franconian vineyards.
A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. Sampling the very best of Croatia, we start by exploring the fabled Dalmatian Coast from dramatic Dubrovnik to crusty Adriatic island ports. Heading inland, we hike through Plitvice Lakes National Park and enjoy the thriving capital city Zagreb. Our Croatian finale: the Istrian Peninsula and its enchanting port town of Rovinj.
GardenSMART visits with a chef who believes in the importance of local food. She farms and forages many ingredients from her own garden and property to prepare her meals. There are lessons galore. Be sure to tune in as we GardenSMART.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW explores some of the most fascinating treasures that were created from organic materials, as well as those that capture the beauty and power of our natural world.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Judy, Jean's daughter, is besotted with Lionel while Alistair is smitten with Jean. Lionel and Jean are flattered by the attention but feel it must sop. They plan a picnic with the Judy and Alistair in hopes that the two of them will hit it off together.
Leonardo designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.
Ana and Alberto learn Don Rafael has died. Now the managing director of Velvet, Alberto, must share his inheritance with Dona Gloria and Patricia.
Taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains, "The Caverns Sessions" (formerly known as "Bluegrass Underground") features both long-established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres to include Roots-Rock, Jam Band, R&B, Country, Soul, Hip Hop, Folk, Americana and Bluegrass - music from the heart of the American experience.
Singer/songwriters Parker McCollum and Robert Earl Keen bring Texas to musical life. Rising country star McCollum plays his major label debut Gold Chain Cowboy. Legendary Keen performs and celebrate his upcoming retirement from the road.
When Lyla asks customers for their leftover pumpkins, she gets way too many and the Loops find creative ways to make use of every last one. / Lyla and Luke put their sisters through a babysitting test to see if they're ready to be babysitters.
A big blizzard comes to Elwood City, taking out the electricity (and--gasp--television!) and sending residents scrambling for supermarket supplies. Can neighbors find ways to help each other survive through the storm? In the second story, the unthinkable is happening... Arthur's teacher is moving in! After his roof collapses, Mr. Ratburn stays with the Reads in order to teach and grade Arthur every second of the day! Or so Arthur fears!
Reindeer Games - In this Christmas-themed episode, Olive and Otto help Santa track down his missing reindeer. Also, Oscar helps Ms. O get off Santa's naughty list. Curriculum: Coordinate graphing; greater than and less than.
Orli must find her way to the Odd Squad test center, while villains try to stop her from making it on time. / Ostin and Olyla tell the others the story of how they learned to love singing and dancing because of a villain.
When Martin and Chris assist the Tasmanian Wildlife Service in tagging endangered Tasmanian Devils, they discover that Zach Varmitech has been kidnapping them to create a ferocious new Zachbot. Science Concepts: A healthy ecosystem has both predators and scavengers. Scavengers are animals that eat mostly other dead animals.
"Wild Kratts" joins the adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure as the duo travels to animal habitats around the globe. Each adventure explores an age-appropriate science concept central to an animal's life and showcases a never-before-seen wildlife moment, all wrapped up in engaging stories of adventure, mystery, rescue, and the Kratt brothers' brand of laugh-out-loud-comedy that kids love. Real-life Chris and Martin introduce each "Wild Kratts" episode with a live action segment that imagines what it would be like to experience a never-before-seen wildlife moment, and asks, "What if...?" The Kratt brothers transition into animation and the adventure begins, bringing early-elementary school children into the secret lives of extraordinary creatures, many of which have never been animated before -- including Tiger quolls, Draco lizards, and Caracals!
When Lyla asks customers for their leftover pumpkins, she gets way too many and the Loops find creative ways to make use of every last one. / Lyla and Luke put their sisters through a babysitting test to see if they're ready to be babysitters.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
Welcome Home Balto When Molly finds out there is no statue of the heroic dog Balto in nearby Nenana, she sets out to remedy the situation and ends up on her own dogsledding adventure. Snow Jam Molly's basketball team, the Qyah Northern Lights, are planning to dribble basketballs while snowshoeing to raise money to attend a regional basketball tournament in Akiak. Before the race, Grandpa Nat teaches Molly traditional Koyukon words for different types of snow. The lesson proves to be crucial the day of the run when Molly must rely on her new knowledge to help her team across the finish line.
Sparks' Crew chases a giant ball through Citytown. To save the day, the team uses hands-on investigation and learns that pushing an object can start or stop its movement. AJ's backpack has floated away in a lake. By navigating the connecting bodies of water, Sparks' Crew works together to find his pack.
When Wicked casts a spell on the Pompadorians to make them all adore her, Jackie and Digit must reproduce the only symbol that can break it - without being able to see what the symbol looks like. Matt and Inez can't get to Pompadoria to help, so they describe the symbol through their Skwak. But how can they describe the odd-looking spell-breaker accurately so Jackie can make a reproduction that works?
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
This adventure finds the Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally on a journey around the world to help a lost reindeer find his way home to Freezeyourknees Snowland in time for Christmas. On the way, the Thingamajigger breaks down and they depend on a variety of animals -- from African bush elephants to bottlenose dolphins to red crabs -- and their remarkable abilities to help them make an amazing journey home.
It's a snow day for Pinkalicious, Peter, Rafael and Jasmine! In fact, it snowed so much that the snow reaches Pinkalicious' bedroom window! With all this snow on the ground, the kids decide to build the most pinkatastic sled run ever! / Pinkalicious and Peter find Felix the Frost Fairy fast asleep on the job. They'll need to help him so everyone in Pinkville will have wonderful winter window designs when they wake up.
The Honey Problem - Peg's Pizza Place. The 3 Bees will produce honey for Peg and Cat's super-popular honey cake - but only if Peg and Cat will dance for the Bees in a certain pattern! Primary Content: Weight. The Penguin Problem - The South Pole. Peg and Cat coach a team of skiing penguins, who would have a shot at the Olympic gold medal if only they knew "over," "under," and "in between." Primary Content: Over, under, in between; Secondary Content: Balance.
Elmo, Mia, Charlie, James, and Baby Bear are playing out the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. When Mia says she wants to play Goldilocks, James says she can't because Mia doesn't look like Goldilocks. Mia is not wearing a dress, doesn't have blonde hair, and doesn't have the same skin color as Goldilocks. Mia explains that she should get to play Goldilocks; the color of her hair and skin shouldn't matter. James thinks Charlie should play Goldilocks since she looks more like her. Nina helps James realize that the best part of acting out a story is that you can be anyone you want to be, no matter the color of their skin or how they look. James apologizes to Mia and Mia thanks her friends for being upstanders with her.
Inspired by dancers Eleanor and Mycroft, Milo, Lofty and Lark are transported to the stage of the Dance Theatre. But when they have to step in to perform at the show, they must overcome their stage fright if they are to deliver a Dance Spectacular!
The Wombats decide to celebrate a summer version of their favorite holiday - Halloween! / Zeke so wants to play in the snow, but it's summer and the Everything Emporium does not sell snow. Next best thing? Build Zeke a giant snow globe!
Harvest Day is being ruined by fog! Can the Wombats save the day by locating Mr. E's fog goggles, buried in a box somewhere? / It's time to make the Treeborhood Thankfulness Stew. Can Zeke create a stew that meets Mr. E's high standards?
Daniel Uses his Words: Daniel is playing "farm" today, but when Mom Tiger is cleaning up, she accidentally ruins Daniel's game. Grrr! Mom teaches Daniel to express his feelings so she can understand why he is upset. Once Daniel uses his words, Mom helps him rebuild his farm. All Aboard!: The kids are playing "train" at school, but things aren't going Katerina's way. Meow! Soon, Katerina learns that people will not be able to help her if they don't understand why she is upset. When she explains her feelings, the children know how to help so that they can all play happily together!
Daniel's Winter Adventure - Daniel, Dad, Prince Wednesday and Prince Tuesday are all going sledding! But once they get to the hill and see how tall it is, Daniel and Prince Wednesday get scared. Dad assures them that if they try it a little bit at a time, they might surprise themselves and have a great time. Later, Daniel goes ice skating for the first time. When he tries it a little bit at a time, he realizes it is not so hard. Neighborhood Nutcracker - Daniel is going to see a show called The Nutcracker Ballet! Once he arrives at the performance, he finds out that Prince Wednesday is sick and needs Daniel to fill in for him and dance on stage. Daniel is reluctant at first but realizes that if he learns the steps a little bit at a time, he can dance the Nutcracker and the show will go on! Strategy: If something seems hard to do, try it a little bit at a time.
Sheldon can't wait for Carl to play his favorite beach game, but Carl is nervous. What if he can't play as well as his friends? / Lotta lost her favorite blanket and her friends are determined to help her find it.
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode includes two animated stories, followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
Donkey feels jealous when Grampy gives Panda a piano lesson. Will they do more things without her? And will they stop being her best friend and grampy? / Duck Duck is disappointed when she misses her favorite band. Can the pals help her feel better?
Grampy asks Donkey to take Gregory for a walk. The only trouble is, Gregory won't move!/Harriett Elizabeth Cow wants the pals to try her new invention, the Bounce-a-rino. But, how will they decide who bounces first?
Leave It To Ari - Elinor, Olive and Ari are helping Ari's dad rake the leaves in their yard, which leads them to wonder, "Who rakes the leaves in the forest?" They need more observations, so they head out to the forest, where they look at the leaves more closely and notice that some of them are fresh, others are a little worn, and others are really old and crumbling. The kids also notice some of the dirt on the ground has little bits of leaves in it, and they realize that the leaves that fall on the forest floor eventually get old and go back into the soil, just like the compost that Ari's Dad makes. Snow Friend - Elinor, Ari and Olive are building a giant Snow Friend, but there isn't enough snow to finish their masterpiece. Luckily, the next day brings fresh new snow, but this snow won't stay packed at all - it just falls apart. After they go in the house to warm up, they observe some snow melt and get sticky, and they figure out a solution - warm up the snow! When they put their plan into action, the warm snow has just the right stickiness for packing. Just in time to build a super Snow Friend. Hurrah!
It's the Annual Junior Princess Competition, and Princess Pea is worried she won't be able to pass the test and win her very own Golden Crown! The Super Readers soar into the fairytale adventure of the Princess and the Pea, and learn all about Princess Priscilla - Princess Pea's mother - and her Princess test. Princess Priscilla surprises everyone with her quick thinking, and inspires Princess Pea to follow in her mother's footsteps. Educational Objectives: To learn about thinking things through. Interactive games and activities model how to build the alphabet and rhyme with UN words. The power to read changes the story.
112A Mom yearns for past snowy winters, so Rosie tries to make her a snowy winter in the backyard. 112B Rosie, Iggy and Papa are on hike in a national park, but it turns into a rescue mission when Lote falls in the river.
Bruce Lee helps Xavier and Brad realize that no matter how angry they may get with each other, they are in charge of what their body does. / Sonia Manzano shows Yadina that when she feels anxious about going to the dentist, telling stories can help manage those big feelings.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
Spring Carnival Auntie Midge loves to emcee Spring Carnival, but a hurt hip takes her out of commission. With a little help from Mr. Patak, Molly and Tooey build a special way for her to get around in the snow. Tooey's Hole-i-day Sweater Tooey's finally outgrown an ugly, hand-me-down Christmas sweater knit by his Grandma Elizabeth. All is well until Luka accidentally takes a bite and leaves a gaping hole in the front. Can Molly and Tooey fix it before Grandma arrives for the holidays?
Lyla and her siblings embark on a mission to "debug" their morning routine so they never miss the bus again! / Lyla wants to learn a popular clap and dance sequence that everyone in her family can do - except for her.
D.W. on Ice - D.W. tells her friends that she's a fantastic skater. The truth is, she can barely stand on ice! And with Emily's skating party coming up, how will D.W. face everyone and tell them the truth? Spoiled Rotten - Accused of being spoiled by her friends, Muffy sets about to prove them wrong by being the most charitable person around. But Francine is unimpressed by Muffy's token efforts - that is, until a used clothing store helps Muffy discover her true talents, and the true meaning of charity.
This is a special holiday episode of Peg + Cat featuring "The Christmas Problem," "The Hanukkah Problem," and "The Penguin Problem. " This series is designed to engage preschool children and teach them how to solve math-based problems with Peg, a chatty and tenacious five year-old, her feline pal, Cat, and her smart, handsome, cool friend Ramone.
In the tradition of the Dickens holiday classic, Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past (Daisy), Present (Squeeks) and Future (Hal) on Christmas Eve.
In this one-hour special, it's Christmas time and the Wild Kratts are taking a break from creature adventuring to celebrate. But when the Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are suddenly disappearing around the globe, their holiday party quickly turns into a rescue mission. Our heroes must race against time to thwart their greedy archrivals' most miserly scheme yet! Will they be able to travel to the ends of the earth and return their baby animal friends to their homes in time for the holidays? Find out on Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas.
Plans are underway in Elwood City for the best holidays ever as Arthur, D.W., their family and friends make preparations for perfect gifts, perfect parties and perfect family traditions for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and even "Baxter Day" (Buster and his mom's special celebration). The only problem is, just like in real life, perfection is hard to attain, and things start to fall apart.
Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat are having a wonderful time getting ready for Christmas. There's only one dilemma - neither of them can figure out what to give the other for a present! In the end, both gift-giving predicaments are simply and beautifully resolved, revealing the true spirit of the holiday season.
112A Mom yearns for past snowy winters, so Rosie tries to make her a snowy winter in the backyard. 112B Rosie, Iggy and Papa are on hike in a national park, but it turns into a rescue mission when Lote falls in the river.
Bruce Lee helps Xavier and Brad realize that no matter how angry they may get with each other, they are in charge of what their body does. / Sonia Manzano shows Yadina that when she feels anxious about going to the dentist, telling stories can help manage those big feelings.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
Spring Carnival Auntie Midge loves to emcee Spring Carnival, but a hurt hip takes her out of commission. With a little help from Mr. Patak, Molly and Tooey build a special way for her to get around in the snow. Tooey's Hole-i-day Sweater Tooey's finally outgrown an ugly, hand-me-down Christmas sweater knit by his Grandma Elizabeth. All is well until Luka accidentally takes a bite and leaves a gaping hole in the front. Can Molly and Tooey fix it before Grandma arrives for the holidays?