Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
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.
Investigate the impact of the northern landscape on craft artists. Indigenous canoe practices, reclaimed materials, a craft school in the forest, and more demonstrate how natural and urban environments inspire the handmade in the Great North.
Explore craft artists who are building an inclusive and hopeful future. From elaborate costumes of New Orleans masking societies to mosaic stained glass in Miami and the vibrant artist community rebuilding after Hurricane Helene, the episode demonstrates the resilience and creativity of the American South.
Paul Simon brings his critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated Seven Psalms to life in this first-ever live performance of the complete piece for his Quiet Celebration, an intimate evening spanning his vast career and celebrating new arrangements of timeless classics, deep cuts, and new musical discoveries. Inspired to perform again, Simon began work rehearsing and figuring out how he could bring Seven Psalms to the stage. His transformation of the movements for live performance gave way to all new renditions of some of his most cherished songs and a deep desire to bring these contemplative and intricate pieces to audiences. A Quiet Celebration toured the US in small venues, selected for their acoustic prowess and intimate setting, allowing audiences to engage with the music as never before. Join Paul for an unforgettable concert, recorded live at McCaw Hall in Seattle.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! This episode will help liberate your joints and muscles in your neck and shoulders.
It's important to let your feet feel the floor. Exercising barefoot, Mary Ann emphasizes somatosensory awareness in the feet throughout the workout.
In Rocky Boy, Montana, the Chippewa-Cree Tribe is revitalizing culture through self-governance and the Cree Language Revitalization Program, restoring words, songs, and identity for future generations. Meanwhile, the Cherokee Nation uses classrooms, media, and technology to nurture speakers and stories, keeping their language alive and connecting hearts across generations. Also, Gunner Jules performs.
One out of every seven Virginians pays over 50% of their income in housing costs. In 2021, a group of Virginia's Habitat for Humanity affiliates formed the Virginia Statewide Community Land Trust, to address what chairman Darryl Neher calls a housing market failure. Learn how a community land trust operates and how it can help those struggling to find affordable housing in rural Virginia.
Saddle up! And join us on a cattle drive across the wide open spaces of the American West. We'll join a Utah ranching family as they move their cattle from winter grazing land to summer pasture. It's dusty... and dirty...and a life changing experience for these city slickers... who've left urban life behind to spend some time on horseback... ridin', ropin', and eating and sleeping under the night sky.
Exploring the intersection of metabolism and mental health and the role of nutritional intervention to improve psychiatric symptoms including a ketogenic diet, GLP-1s and other obesity medications, and exercise. Guest: Shebani Sethi M.D., Founder and Director of the Metabolic Psychiatry Clinical Program and Associate Professor, Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University.
Building wall shelves teach valuable woodworking lessons in a short time. The Woodsmith Shop crew builds two designs that each have a unique look. One shelf incorporates Japanese lattice work. The other shelf has a country-style motif.
MotorWeek, television's longest running automotive series, is in its third decade of reviewing cars, trucks and utilities spanning the needs and dreams of a broad spectrum of buyers. From pure-electric to pure performance, MotorWeek looks at factors mattering most to consumers. But, MotorWeek is more than just a show about new cars. It's also about keeping the car you own running, and keeping pace with the latest automotive lifestyle trends as America continues its love affair with cars.
DINING WITH THE CHEF introduces Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. Hosted by Yu Hayami who cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito, and co-host Patrick Harlan who cooks with chef Rika Yukimasa, with occasional appearances by other guest chefs, the series presents delicious Japanese dishes that can be made at home. Chef Tatsuo Saito, a prominent master of Japanese culinary arts, has served as head chef at the Japanese embassies in Paris and Washington and was an instructor in Japanese cuisine at a Swiss hotel school. He has also prepared tastings for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. In Tokyo he operates a cooking school and is a prolific author, often appearing on television, in magazines and on the lecture circuit. In DINING WITH THE CHEF, Chef Saito takes us to the heart of Japanese cuisine by demonstrating culinary techniques, explaining ingredients, and showing how to arrange food to bring out its distinctive characteristics. Host Yu Hayami is an international singer and actress who was born in Japan and raised in Guam and Hawaii. Aside from her career and being a mother of two, she is also involved in charity work. Yu is a lover of good food, as well as a fine wine enthusiast.
Two restaurants bring the spirit of Aloha to the Midwest through iconic and memory-filled meals from Hawaii. Warren Seta from Ono Hawaii Plates cooks up his grandmother's traditional beef stew, historically served as a "plate lunch." Chef Chris Ikeda (Pau Hana) puts a modern spin on the classic Moco Loco while diving into the ins and outs of Hawaii Regional Cuisine.
Ever wondered what it would be like to travel the world with a renowned photographer? In episode eleven, take a behind-the-scenes peek and go along on one of Art Wolfe's adventures. Meet the small, intrepid Travels crew as they venture through the remote kingdom of Bhutan and Nepal's lowland wilderness. Follow along on their perilous drive over a high mountain pass; track unpredictable sloth bears; and keep pace with Art at a frenetic Buddhist festival. It is all in a day's work as the crew works to capture Art's quest for the perfect shots.
It's amazing to witness how clearing an area can allow native plants to come back. GardenSMART visits a gardener with property on the top of a mountain that has been ignored for years. With hard work, she has turned her property into a native plant wonderland. Be sure to tune in as we GardenSMART.
Explore the universe of space-themed treasures, including NASA Space Program autographed photos, a 1737 celestial & terrestrial atlas, and a Star Trek treatment, script and letters. Have the values of these stellar finds skyrocketed in the market?
Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.
Jean and Lionel are still at odds over living arrangements. Meanwhile, Jean's sister-in-law is in town and wants to meet the 'happy' twosome.
Jean and Lionel finally agree that Lionel should move in with Jean, but they soon find it difficult to adjust to their new way of life.
Mervin investigates his mother's death, finding a suspect but no proof of murder. As evidence mounts that Dorna's drowning wasn't accidental, Sterling interferes. Can Selwyn help solve the case as Mervin faces his past?
CHRISTMAS IN THE COTSWOLDS visits one of the U.K.'s most popular destinations during its magical Christmas season. Following farmers, artisans, chefs, and stately home curators, the program showcases the people of this stunning region as they celebrate Christmas in style. Explore the gorgeous town of Broadway, where its High Street becomes a bustling winter wonderland of stalls and late-night shopping. Then, visit a luxury hotel to see how a top chef makes a festive afternoon tea before wandering the spectacular Christmas light trails at beautiful Blenheim Palace. Each stop along the way showcases the region's enchanting holiday experience.
Despite relishing the leisurely ways and quaint charms of country life, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea) knows all is not well in the picturesque but murder-ridden town of Brokenwood. Along with his methodical partner, Detective Kristin Sims (Fern Sutherland), and eager young DC Sam Breen (Nic Sampson), Shepherd must confront the violent impulses and roiling passions that can mar even the most serene locales. In these four feature-length mysteries, the detectives face down poisonous spiders, a real-life "Clue" board game gone wrong, the death of a classic-car enthusiast and someone killing the Christmas spirit.
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!
Enjoy a hit-filled hour with Grammy-nominated indie pop singer-songwriters Maggie Rogers and Gracie Abrams. Maggie Rogers shines with dancefloor gems from Don't Forget Me and Gracie Abrams performs standouts from her latest The Secret of Us.
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!
Lyla, Everett, and her sisters build makeshift carnival games for their brother Luke using household and recycled materials. / Louisa seeks help from Lyla, Luke, and Stu to create a special beat for her school presentation on Mae Jemison.
The Hunters wake up to a frozen winter wonderland outside, hoping to go ice-skating. When the roads are too slippery to leave, the family instead attempts a fun icy scavenger hunt right at their doorstep.
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.
When Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, Corky worries about skipping their usual cold-weather traditions. But as they plan an exciting celebration, Corky wonders: can she have a fun Christmas without snow?
Lyla bowls a strike her first time bowling, but she gets frustrated when she realizes bowling isn't as easy as she thought it was. / When Lyla feels left out from Everett and Ale's thriving friendship, she plans ways to get herself back in.
Does Binky have a favorite pastime? Not until citywide Bug Week, when suddenly all he can think about is butterflies. But is Binky's obsession with catching Big Blue Butterfly destined to make him the Captain Ahab of Elwood City? And what will become of Moby Dick...er, Big Blue, if it falls into Binky's clutches? In the second story, there's a horrible racket in Elwood City. Is it a sewer sucking machine? A turbo bug extermination device? No, it's Francine practicing her singing and drumming for the Talent Show! Should Arthur and the gang tell Francine that her act's a sure loser? How can they save their friend from certain humiliation...but save their friendship, too?
Nature Cat and the crew visit a kelp forest, but find sea urchins eating all of the kelp. Oh no! Can the gang save the dense underwater forest? / The gang visits Mars in a daydream, hoping to meet some aliens. Will they ever make it home?
After discovering a pangolin and its amazingly unique keratin scales, the Wild Kratts receive an alert from two Wild Kratt kids in China. The pangolins in their forest are in trouble! The gang responds, uncovering Chef Gourmand Gaston's latest plan to make Smoothies using pangolin scales. The Wild Kratts must tap into the real power of the pangolin's scales - as an incredible defense - to rescue this little-known creature. Science Concept: Specialization for Defence.
The Belly Bowl is coming up and the penguins must choose a team captain! Will it be Mimi or Gabe Gibson The Squad introduces voting as a fair way to decide.
When toads take over a new skate park, Sparks' Crew has to help the toads get to their natural habitat. They try out different materials to build a bridge that the toads can use to get home. Curriculum: Different properties of materials make them suited to different purposes. / AJ tries to make a hero clubhouse out of cardboard boxes, but it keeps falling down. Is there a better way to build it so it will stay up? Curriculum: A structure needs to be stable in order to remain upright. Size, shape, and placement can affect the stability of a structure.
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.
When the Pteranodon family travels back to the North Pole, Don declares that it's his "winter wish" to see snow fall again. When a big blizzard comes, and even the Dinosaur Train gets snowed in, Don worries that his wish brought the blizzard. He's especially worried for his new friend, Soren Sauronitholestes, who is sitting on a nest of her eggs, out in the blizzard. But everything turns out all right: Dad explains that wishing for something doesn't make it happen, and the well-adapted, warm-blooded, feather-covered Soren successfully hatches her babies.While visiting the North Pole, the Conductor suggests that the family stop off at Aurora Borealis Station on an enormous frozen lake to see the Aurora Borealis, where the Northern Troodons celebrate a "Festival of Lights." While the kids wait for night to fall and view the Aurora Borealis, they work up an ice-skating show to entertain Mom and Dad. Everyone joins in to sing "Solstice Time is Here" and skate under the lights!
Ms. Penny shows her students how to make origami stars! But when she's out sick the next day, the class finds a way to make her feel better. / Pinkalicious and Kendra compete against Peter and Robotta in the Pinkville scavenger hunt.
The Christmas Problem - The North Pole. When Santa Claus is in trouble, Peg and Cat have to solve their biggest problem ever: how to make and wrap presents for all the children of the world, and then deliver them using 100 sleighs. Primary Content: Solving a multi-step problem; Secondary Content: Counting to 100.
Elmo tries to find something to do in the rain while he waits to jump in puddles.
Phoebe & Jay help out at the grand re-opening of Toppings Town, where they learn about small, medium, and large food sizes. Phoebe & Jay decide to make a new paper rocket ship out of recycled materials while using a recycling chart.
Can Zeke manage a sleepover at the Creation Station when the bedtime routine is nothing like his own? / Hand-drawn map in hand, the Wombats navigate an exciting network of tunnels beneath the Treeborhood.
Is there a way to muffle the scary sound of thunder? Introducing Wombat-made, noise-cancelling earmuffs! Thunder away! / Zeke turns into a "Wish Monster" when Zadie and Malik make his wish come true. Now he wants ALL his wishes to come true.
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.
A giant bookworm is eating its way through Reader Valley& and growing! Outta Space ruins a picnic by making it rainy and windy! It's Super Readers vs. Super Villains in the ultimate Reader Valley race!
Carl can't wait for the ice cream festival! But, when it's finally time for ice cream, does Carl have the energy to go? / Carl's upset he has to wear a cast on his broken wrist - it's hot and itchy and he can't do anything fun with friends!
George's Backwards Flight Plan - Help! Professor Wiseman is set to launch B.I.R.D., her bird migration tracking device, at sunset, but the remote control isn't functioning properly. Up is down. Left is right. Off is on. Can George and Marco master the tricky remote control in time or will this B.I.R.D. be flying North for the winter?Curious George, Hog Trainer - George and Allie are determined to help Howie the Hog win a blue ribbon at the state fair, but the portly pig doesn't like to train for the competition. Once they figure out how to keep Howie clean, George and Allie use their creativity to find ways to keep Howie motivated and cool while exercising. Will Howie be in hog heaven this year and win the blue ribbon?
Waiting for Grampy's slow-cook chili is hard for Bob Dog. His pals help him pass the time with a jamboree./Donkey wants to become a hoof dancer just like Grampy. He helps her learn the most important steps: practice, practice some more, and practice!
When Mrs Sweep has to deal with a pickled onion emergency, Milo and his pals are keen to give Queen Mabel's dusty palace a really good clean. They think Vic the Vac might be a speedy solution but sometimes good old elbow grease gets the best results.
The kids try to determine what the weather will be like during Animal Town's parade. / Olive must figure out what has given her the hiccups before the curtains open for their big play.
Rosie and Papa switch roles for the day, but it's a little trickier than they thought. / For Valentine's Day, Rosie tries to make a family tree by putting her family in a real tree.
A giant bookworm is eating its way through Reader Valley& and growing! Outta Space ruins a picnic by making it rainy and windy! It's Super Readers vs. Super Villains in the ultimate Reader Valley race!
Bessie Coleman shows Yadina that if she wants to hike to the top of the hill, she has to keep going for it./ King Sejong the Great inspires our trio to give more kids the opportunity to make suggestions for the KidZone, because everyone has ideas worth sharing.
When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo, Andy, and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them. With the help of their friend Luna, the kids endeavor to save Christmas, learning about holiday traditions from around the world along the way.
"Cusco, Weave Got A Problem" Luna returns a pollera skirt to a Peruvian friend who needs to wear it in a parade, but discovers there's a small hole in it! "Nice to Meet You, Machu Picchu" Andy, expert finder, helps Senor Fabuloso find Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes Mountains
Lyla and her sisters return a forgotten tote bag by using the items inside it as clues to figure out who it belongs to and their location. / Lyla gets jealous after Ale creates a project that gets her a lot of positive attention.
Binky realizes it's harder than it looks to write a newspaper story when he spends the day with BItzi Baxter at the Elwood City Times as part of "Take a Student to Work Day". There's one questionthat everyone wants the answer to: who stole D.W.'s snowball? Bud and Rapty are on the case to find out what really happened!
Oz from The Movie Star dimension comes to help Orli find out who is turning the townspeople purple. / Three young villains have been causing havoc, but what do they want and why does Ozzie know them?
The Wild Kratts and Wild Kratts kids go on an underwater adventure to discover how pond animals survive in the winter.
After the playground is too hot to use on a scorching day, the Hunters decide to embark on an adventure searching for cool places in the neighborhood. But, they realize they didn't have to go far, finding unexpected shade in their backyard.
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.
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.
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.
A giant bookworm is eating its way through Reader Valley& and growing! Outta Space ruins a picnic by making it rainy and windy! It's Super Readers vs. Super Villains in the ultimate Reader Valley race!
Bessie Coleman shows Yadina that if she wants to hike to the top of the hill, she has to keep going for it./ King Sejong the Great inspires our trio to give more kids the opportunity to make suggestions for the KidZone, because everyone has ideas worth sharing.
When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo, Andy, and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them. With the help of their friend Luna, the kids endeavor to save Christmas, learning about holiday traditions from around the world along the way.