BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
It's sweet music to our ears. Come hear North Carolina's musical range and some songs like you've never heard before.
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.
Plastics are everywhere, and they can cause environmental and health problems. Follow researchers as they track plastics from a river to the ocean, and see how scientists test how harmful microplastics are when they enter our bodies. Also, learn about an NC start-up that creates biodegradable, plant-based plastic, and visit the Duke Toxicology Program, which tests the safety of art supplies.
Head to the mountains for stops at the Orchard at Altapass along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Main Chick Jammin' Biscuits in Hickory and Asheville's historic Block neighborhood. Plus, learn about a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Two lyrical meditations on Americana. From a fragmented small-town scrapbook to Miami's layered immigrant landscape, these films explore belonging, memory, and aspiration. Together, they reveal how place shapes nostalgia, resilience, and the uneasy pursuit of the American Dream.
Singer-songwriter Skylar Gudasz's musical story unfolds like a dreamscape: ocean horizons, shifting light and songs pulled from the ether. Her music offers a visual and emotional journey through beauty, mystery and self-discovery.
Mary Ann shares exercises that help build core strength which plays an important role in balance and back strength.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White on a beautiful terrace in Mexico. Miranda will take you through stretches that will strengthen your back and improve your posture in this entry level standing and floor workout.
BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
How to Interrogate a Unicorn - When characters escape their books in the library, Olive and Otto must figure out how and why it's happening and put a stop to it. Curriculum: Sorting and classifying; data collection and analysis. The Briefcase - When Ms. O's important briefcase is stolen by a shape shifter, Olive and Otto must get it back. Curriculum: Comparing relative weights of object.
work goes into raising young creatures. bird and find its parents. Along the way, they realize how much hard fluffy baby loon and decide to go on a mini quest to rescue the baby stuck mini-sized in a vast northern woodland lake. They come across a When Chris and Martin lose their gear to a snapping turtle, they are
Corky and Lily go trick-or-treating, but get lost when a sudden fog rolls in. They fight their fear and try to find their way as their parents search for them. When they finally reunite, the family continues their hunt for treats together.
Lyla and Everett recruit Stu to play basketball against their moms, but they'll need to teach Stu to win. / Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.
Carl's medium-sized fuchsia yo-yo is missing from his collection! The Lost and Found Detectives are on the case - time to look for clues. / A rainy day changes Carl's pool day plans and he's stuck inside - now what is he going to do?
"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" is an animated series with live-action interstitials. Fred Rogers' original Neighborhood of Make Believe is recreated in vibrant color and texture; his signature puppet Daniel Striped Tiger is transformed into a curious and playful 4-year-old joined by his friends O the Owl, Prince Wednesday, Katerina Kittycat and Miss Elaina. The series curriculum is school-readiness and social-emotional learning, and each preschool themed episode offers a musical strategy for children and parents to use together.
Phoebe & Jay are responsible for bird-sitting, but the specific instructions make it extra difficult. Family Photo time has Jay determined to keep his sneakers spotless, which leads to an unexpected outfit disaster.
Big Bird is meeting Snuffy at Hooper's for lunch, and everyone decides to surprise him with a Snuffy-sized sandwich named after him: the Snuffwich!
When Malik and Zadie can't agree on how tidy to keep their bedroom, the solution seems easy. Divide one room between three Wombats! / It takes a village of Zeke's friends to build enough houses for the "fairies" who have moved in.
It's a snow day in Someplace Else! Will Panda's pals want to do all his favorite snow activities from Planet Purple?/Bob Dog wants to win a glowy, snowy, floating fun ball, so he thinks of things he's good at to play Gameshow Gator's new snow game.
105A Papa and Tia's Mariachi band is performing, but when a player can't come, Rosie jumps in to help. 105B Rosie wants to sing a corrido for the family talent show, but she struggles to find inspiration.
Olive's Library - It's Olive's birthday party and everyone has given her a book as a present, which makes Olive very happy. However, when she goes to her room to put them away, Olive finds there's no more room. Her shelf is CRAMMED full of books. What should she do with all these books? While outside playing, the kids observe how ants share food by storing it in a special communal room. Inspired by this, the kids help Olive make a little lending library so she can share her books with everyone in Animal Town! Nature Walk - It's Nature Day at school and Elinor, Olive and Ari have to make a Nature Walk at recess. But, it's a windy day and they run into problems when their arrow signs keep blowing over, confusing their classmates and causing them to get turned around on the nature path. Fortunately, the three kids learn how to improve their signs by copying an idea from the trees: underground roots! The kids bury the bottom part of their arrow signs, just like a tree, which works perfectly.
After Howard reads a book about Black cowboys, Alma is convinced that she can help him find a real-life Black cowboy. They go on an adventure to find one in the Bronx, but the search turns out to be harder than Alma could've imagined. Alma and Junior set up their own play hair salon for their friends in their house. But after some of their styles don't go as planned, stylist Junior learns that his friends have different hair types.
It's a cold winter and Molly is set on discovering a hot springs Grandpa Nat once found in a blizzard, so she sets off with Grandpa, Dad, and Tooey on two snowmobiles and with a list of vague directions. When night falls, the success of their backwoods adventure will come down to determination and traditional Alaska Native knowledge of the stars. / Tooey's hero, dog musher Eugene Pike, is recreating a historic mail run across interior Alaska. When ice breakup at the river threatens Pike's progress to Qyah, it's up to Tooey and Molly to help him finish the mail run.
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.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Caribbean heritage of actors Liza Colon-Zayas and Delroy Lindo - meeting women and men who crisscrossed the globe to help their families move forward, often taking enormous risks.
When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes US astronauts to their space station Mir. But co-operation between former the Cold War enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
Katie Lila collaborates with a muralist for the Slow Flowers Summit, creating an interactive paint-by-flowers installation.
Plastics are everywhere, and they can cause environmental and health problems. Follow researchers as they track plastics from a river to the ocean, and see how scientists test how harmful microplastics are when they enter our bodies. Also, learn about an NC start-up that creates biodegradable, plant-based plastic, and visit the Duke Toxicology Program, which tests the safety of art supplies.
Head to the mountains for stops at the Orchard at Altapass along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Main Chick Jammin' Biscuits in Hickory and Asheville's historic Block neighborhood. Plus, learn about a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Presented by Sumi Somaskanda and Caitriona Perry, BBC World News America gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, DC.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
From business pitches to care packages, two North Carolina-based organizations are changing lives. We spotlight Narkie Nartey, founder of The Wakaboomee Program, an incubator empowering underrepresented teens to build businesses; and Myra John, founder of Myra?s Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to aid foster youth and children experiencing homelessness. Host Kenia Thompson guides the conversation.
Community leaders grapple with balancing development and preserving natural resources.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
Duke Energy agrees to utility rate hike of 9.5%; NC lawmakers return next week to address bills that include homeless camp bans and hemp regulation; NC State Board of Elections vote to recommend new mail-in ballot rules. Panelists: Donald Bryson (John Locke Foundation), Claudia Rivera (Enlace Latino NC), Bruce Thompson (Parker Poe) and Dawn Vaughan (News & Observer). Host: PBS NC?s Kelly McCullen.
Explore the early days of the space race, the struggle to catch up with the Soviet Union and the enormous stakes in the quest to reach the moon. This episode reveals both the breathtaking failures and successes of the developing U.S. space program.
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
When the Loops vacuum breaks, Luke, Lyla, and Everett test vacuums to pick the best one. / When the Loops don't have the right ingredients to make cookies, the kids set out to make them using substituted ingredients.
The Hunters monitor a thunderstorm, but when the power goes out, their drone stops working. With no way to keep a direct eye on the storm, the Hunters get creative so they can still alert all their neighbors about the storm's location.
Where There's a Wolf, There's a Way - Otis and Olympia stop werewolf Olaf from turning back into a boy. Curriculum: money, subtraction strategies. New Jacket Required - Otis struggles with his new high-tech agent's jacket. Curriculum: negative numbers and simple operations.
While in Madagascar, the Wild Kratts learn from Wild Kratts Kid, Patricia Ranomafana, that a Golden Bamboo lemur baby has been born. The Team decides to stay a bit longer to learn about this rare lemur.
Two Wild Kratts kids wake up to find the praying mantis cocoons they've been keeping in their room have hatched - they now have 200 babies! Sending out a Wild Kratts Alarm, the Tortuga rushes to help them, and return the baby mantises safely to the wild.
The Hunters monitor a thunderstorm, but when the power goes out, their drone stops working. With no way to keep a direct eye on the storm, the Hunters get creative so they can still alert all their neighbors about the storm's location.
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.
When Francine's Bubbe passes away, Muffy really wants to help her best friend, but can't seem to understand what Francine actually needs during her time of grieving. Can Muffy learn to become a better listener?/Every year the Read family goes to Codpocket Beach for vacation where they eat the same food, swim in the same ocean, and have the same fun. Arthur is ready for a change -can he succeed in making this year different?
The gang wants to climb to the top of Mighty Mountain, but some ATV riders keep getting in the way! Can the crew still enjoy their day? / The pals decide to split up after an argument. Oh no! Can they reunite and help each other out?
AJ wants to do all the activities on his super fun list, but it's summertime and everything on his list is a winter activity. Sparks' Crew works together to devise solutions for adapting to the seasonal changes. Curriculum: Humans devise solutions for adapting to seasonal changes. / On a cold winter morning, Fur Blur isn't her usual self: she keeps sleeping. Sparks' Crew takes her to see Benny's grandfather, a veterinarian. But, it's a challenge to get there through the snow. Curriculum: Seasonal changes require us to change the way we do things. Animals can adapt to the winter in their own ways, such as hibernation.
It's Starlight Night, the annual holiday when all the stars in Cyberspace are refreshed for the new year. But Hacker concocts a scheme to darken the stars forever. He sends Buzz and Delete to stop all production of new star circuits and take inventor Archimedes to the Northern Frontier. With the ceremony only hours away, the kids and Digit must find a simple way to make the complex circuits and rescue Archimedes -- all before Hacker turns out the lights in Cyberspace!
In Sydney, when Carmen temporarily loses her confidence, her participation in an Australian boomerang competition helps it come whizzing back / In Sydney, when Andy wants to hear a performance of his new favorite song, he finds that their opera house is a true architectural wonder, designed for listening to music.
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.
Pinkalicious imagines creative possibilities everywhere she looks. Aimed at kids 3-5, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC encourages viewers to engage in the creative arts and self-expression, including music, dance, theater and visual arts. Get creative with Pinkalicious, Peter and all their friends in Pinkville!
Curious George, Sea Monkey: George and the Man with the Yellow Hat are overjoyed when Professors Wiseman, Einstein and Pizza invite them onto a submarine trip to retrieve a small weather satellite that crashed from space. Their first underwater adventure! Along the ocean floor, George and the crew locate the satellite - but a gigantic coral reef stands in the way of its recovery and the only way to get to it is through a tiny tunnel traversable only by a certain monkey. So, clad in a scuba outfit equipped with a camera and microphone, George investigates the wild, world of life in a limestone coral reef. George is thrilled with all the colorful sights and sea-life and even makes a few fishy pals - but will the school of small coral sharks he encounters be as friendly? EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: To understand that coral reefs are made up of many living creatures. Old McGeorgie Had a Farm: Oscar, the Renkin's prize pig, is in the State Finals but a disappointed Mr. Renkins is too busy with the farm to attend the big fair. Enter George and the Man with the Yellow Hat who volunteer to take over his work and save the day! All they have to remember is to collect exactly one gallon of milk from Leslie the cow and divide that gallon into four one-quart bottles, gather a dozen eggs for each carton, and keep track of exactly 6 hens, 8 chicks and 1 rooster. Cinchy! Except that George forgets the most important thing of all - the correct side on which to milk the cow. So a spooked Leslie starts a chain of chaos that has George and the Man scrambling to track down all their charges and stop bedlam in the barnyard. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: To introduce standard units of measurement.
Grover sees that Elmo's feeling sad after his dad left for a work trip. He tries to make him laugh but it doesn't work. His friends explain that he can ask how to help. Grover learns that Elmo just needs a friend who'll hold his hand.
Phoebe & Jay together with Grandma Annie and Pete create the family's first recipe for Sunday Greens. Phoebe & Jay are excited about their first campout in the courtyard, but it's almost ruined when they can't control the bugs.
It's Friendship Day, only Mr. E can't remember the Tinikling dance steps. Will a rhyme help jog his memory? / When the power goes out for the Friendship Day Light Show, it takes Super, the Wombats, and the Boo Boo Blimp to fix the problem.
Ellie's excited to be going home to Jamaica -- so excited that the Wombats and Mr. E start to worry whether she's coming back to the Treeborhood. / Buckley comes over for a playdate with Zadie. Things go very wrong, but they also go very right!
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.
You are Special: The children are putting on a show at school today, each doing something that makes them special. O the Owl wants to be just like the others and, with a little encouragement, he learns that owls are special too. Daniel is Special: Daniel and Dad take a fall walk through the neighborhood, admiring the colors of the leaves. On their way, they meet Miss Elaina and O the Owl who each do special things that make Daniel wonder if he is as special as they are. Dad reminds Daniel of the things that make him special, like his whimsical imagination!
Carl's medium-sized fuchsia yo-yo is missing from his collection! The Lost and Found Detectives are on the case - time to look for clues. / A rainy day changes Carl's pool day plans and he's stuck inside - now what is he going to do?
When Carl's special crayon breaks and Nico's drawing rips, they blame each other. Can their friends help them settle their argument? / Lotta is frustrated when she struggles to learn to play the new alto saxophone her grandma sent her.
Panda looks to his pals to cheer him on during "Masked Veggies," but can he win the final round if he can't see them?/Donkey and Panda host King Friday for the day, but don't know what kings like to do. Will he think their fun ideas are too silly?
Bob Dog is afraid of Harriett's hot air balloon and runs inside when he sees it in the sky. Can he face his fear and play outside with his pals? / Purple Panda is away for a whole week! How can the pals have any fun when they miss him so much?
Elinor is the new Clean Captain at school and takes things too far. / During their visit to the beach, Ari and his friends learn why we lose our teeth.
111A When Rosie learns about a surprise for a sister, she tries to find out who that sister is. 111B Inspired by the cool stuff twins Jun and Quinn do together, Rosie tries to find someone to be her very own twin.
Phoebe & Jay together with Grandma Annie and Pete create the family's first recipe for Sunday Greens. Phoebe & Jay are excited about their first campout in the courtyard, but it's almost ruined when they can't control the bugs.
Alma and her family travel to Puerto Rico to visit Papi's family! While there, Alma, must find the owner of a beautiful Bomba skirt. And Alma wants to find the perfect gift for her great-grandmother's 100th birthday.
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 and Everett design a waffle costume for Stu, but they'll need to change it to withstand the elements like wind and pigeons! / Lyla creates an original game to reignite everyone's interest in family game night.
The Hunters venture into the desert to investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that seemingly move all on their own. Settling on two theories, the Hunters set up camp in the desert hoping to uncover the truth.
When Alma's new friend, Beto, is disappointed that the Bronx Beach doesn't feel like his old beach in San Diego, Alma and Andre try to show him that even though this beach is different, it's just as fun. During a trip to the beach, Junior's sandcastle gets washed away by the tide. Can Alma find a way to cheer him up?
When Chris and Martin lose their gear to a snapping turtle, they are stuck mini-sized in a vast northern woodland lake. They come across a fluffy baby loon and decide to go on a mini quest to rescue the baby bird and find its parents. Along the way, they realize how much hard work goes into raising young creatures.
When Chris sets up an elaborate treasure hunt centering on a cool and rare group of insectivores - the Tenrec - from Madagascar, the rest of the crew sets off to complete the hunt.
The Hunters venture into the desert to investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that seemingly move all on their own. Settling on two theories, the Hunters set up camp in the desert hoping to uncover the truth.
Lyla feels guilty when she causes a group project to break and doesn't take responsibility. / Lyla's glider toy is stuck in a big puddle. Lyla, Everett, and Stu try different ways to get it out without getting wet.
After Junior gets his tonsils taken out, he's worried he'll never be able to roar like a dinosaur ever again. To make him feel better, Alma tells him a music-filled story about a magical place called Oz. There, a girl who needs to get home, a Juniorsaurus who wants a big roar, an artist with no inspiration, and a person who is the world's greatest everything except for the world's greatest friend, journey to ask the Rubber Band Wizard for help. Will she have the answers they need?
Alma and Eddie want to win the Song of Summer Contest, but what should their song be about?
Alma takes shortcuts so she can play soccer with Beto, but she causes more problems in the long run. / When it's too dark for the Nighttime Dance Break, Alma brings her community together to help light up the block.
Matt, Inez, Digit, and Jackie are planning a friendship retreat: four epic days of camping in the wilderness on Camptopia. Although Jackie's going to miss her warm bed, everyone's excited to spend uninterrupted time together in nature-no distractions whatsoever. All are happy campers until Digit's Power Pal 3000--a cooking-heating-entertainment center all-in-one--suddenly shuts down! With no gadgets to heat up their campsite, cook their meals, or save their retreat, temperatures drop while tensions rise. The kids have to learn how to work through their frustrations, and perhaps look up for a solution. Through a bit of trial and error, the kids discover that they can harness the power of the sun to solve their problems. It's amazing what solar energy and a little ingenuity can do!
In Tokyo, when Salami Strong gets injured and can't do his act, Carmen enlists a Sumo wrestler to put on an exhibition match with Luna instead / Leo is afraid of Lizardzilla movies, but after seeing how they're made in Tokyo, he overcomes his fear.
Phoebe & Jay together with Grandma Annie and Pete create the family's first recipe for Sunday Greens. Phoebe & Jay are excited about their first campout in the courtyard, but it's almost ruined when they can't control the bugs.
Alma and her family travel to Puerto Rico to visit Papi's family! While there, Alma, must find the owner of a beautiful Bomba skirt. And Alma wants to find the perfect gift for her great-grandmother's 100th birthday.
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!
"Comic Culture" returns to Charlotte to discover the charitable side of the comic community and how HeroesCon supports Team Cul de Sac. Plus, meet middle school artists selling original art, and learn how one small publisher is targeting the next generation of comic readers. "Comic Culture" is directed and crewed by students at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Plastics are everywhere, and they can cause environmental and health problems. Follow researchers as they track plastics from a river to the ocean, and see how scientists test how harmful microplastics are when they enter our bodies. Also, learn about an NC start-up that creates biodegradable, plant-based plastic, and visit the Duke Toxicology Program, which tests the safety of art supplies.
Ari Wallach investigates the human ability to increase empathy and compassion, what values we are instilling into artificial intelligence technologies, and creating a better world for human life to flourish on this planet.
Throughout history, humans' unique capacity for cooperation has set us apart. Ari Wallach explores the internal changes we enact that have the potential to impact those around us, our broader communities, and societies.
Ari Wallach examines the ways we often see the concept of the future, the crucial need to think much, much bigger about what could come next, and how we all have more personal agency than we realize.
Bubba Cunningham, Director of Athletics at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses the seismic shifts in collegiate athletics. From the impact of the transfer portal to the necessity of congressional antitrust protection, Cunningham outlines a strategic roadmap for maintaining the educational mission of sports in a high-stakes, commercialized media environment.
Holly Jackson sits with award-winning author Taylor Brown to discuss his novel Rednecks. Set during the historic Battle of Blair Mountain, Brown explores the courage and humanity of those who fought for workers' rights while navigating violence and the realities of life in coalfields. Brown shares his research, the stories that inspired characters and his approach to bringing history to life.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
SIT AND BE FIT is a popular exercise series designed to make exercise fun, easy and safe for people of all ages. Programs focus on therapeutic exercises that make everyday activities easier to perform; including core strengthening, balance work, stretching and relaxation. Host, Mary Ann Wilson, RN designs programs with physical therapists, using creative choreography and a diverse selection of music. Her warmth and encouragement effectively reaches out to people of all fitness levels and ages. She is especially loved by older adult viewers, children, and those managing chronic conditions and physical limitations.
The muscles of your core act as the scaffolding surrounding your torso, back, and sides - keeping your torso corseted, back upright, and spine in good posture. This is why having a strong and flexible core is essential to looking and feeling young. This intermediate workout is designed to strengthen the core and open the chest and pectorals - leaving you with improved posture.
Instructor Wai Lana's approach to the ancient science of yoga targets overall health by focusing not only on the body, but also on the mind and spirit.
Plastics are everywhere, and they can cause environmental and health problems. Follow researchers as they track plastics from a river to the ocean, and see how scientists test how harmful microplastics are when they enter our bodies. Also, learn about an NC start-up that creates biodegradable, plant-based plastic, and visit the Duke Toxicology Program, which tests the safety of art supplies.
Ari Wallach investigates the human ability to increase empathy and compassion, what values we are instilling into artificial intelligence technologies, and creating a better world for human life to flourish on this planet.
Throughout history, humans' unique capacity for cooperation has set us apart. Ari Wallach explores the internal changes we enact that have the potential to impact those around us, our broader communities, and societies.
Ari Wallach examines the ways we often see the concept of the future, the crucial need to think much, much bigger about what could come next, and how we all have more personal agency than we realize.
Narrated and hosted by the late actor Graham Greene, THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA brings to life a vastly important time in American history, when events set forces in motion that would culminate in the American Revolution. The four-part dramatic documentary tells the story of the French and Indian War (1754-1763), which began in the wilderness of the Pennsylvania frontier and spread throughout the colonies, into Canada, and ultimately around the world. The series offers a compelling portrayal of the dangerous 18th century frontier and follows a brash and ambitious young George Washington, hoping to make his reputation in the military - and whose blunders inadvertently triggered the war. THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA also focuses on the critical military importance and strategic diplomacy of Native Americans in the conflict between the English and French.
Narrated and hosted by the late actor Graham Greene, THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA brings to life a vastly important time in American history, when events set forces in motion that would culminate in the American Revolution. The four-part dramatic documentary tells the story of the French and Indian War (1754-1763), which began in the wilderness of the Pennsylvania frontier and spread throughout the colonies, into Canada, and ultimately around the world. The series offers a compelling portrayal of the dangerous 18th century frontier and follows a brash and ambitious young George Washington, hoping to make his reputation in the military - and whose blunders inadvertently triggered the war. THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA also focuses on the critical military importance and strategic diplomacy of Native Americans in the conflict between the English and French.
Narrated and hosted by the late actor Graham Greene, THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA brings to life a vastly important time in American history, when events set forces in motion that would culminate in the American Revolution. The four-part dramatic documentary tells the story of the French and Indian War (1754-1763), which began in the wilderness of the Pennsylvania frontier and spread throughout the colonies, into Canada, and ultimately around the world. The series offers a compelling portrayal of the dangerous 18th century frontier and follows a brash and ambitious young George Washington, hoping to make his reputation in the military - and whose blunders inadvertently triggered the war. THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA also focuses on the critical military importance and strategic diplomacy of Native Americans in the conflict between the English and French.
Narrated and hosted by the late actor Graham Greene, THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA brings to life a vastly important time in American history, when events set forces in motion that would culminate in the American Revolution. The four-part dramatic documentary tells the story of the French and Indian War (1754-1763), which began in the wilderness of the Pennsylvania frontier and spread throughout the colonies, into Canada, and ultimately around the world. The series offers a compelling portrayal of the dangerous 18th century frontier and follows a brash and ambitious young George Washington, hoping to make his reputation in the military - and whose blunders inadvertently triggered the war. THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA also focuses on the critical military importance and strategic diplomacy of Native Americans in the conflict between the English and French.
Learn along with NC Teachers as they share fun math and reading lessons and activities.
Learn along with NC Teachers as they share fun math and reading lessons and activities.
Katie Lila collaborates with a muralist for the Slow Flowers Summit, creating an interactive paint-by-flowers installation.
Holly Jackson sits with award-winning author Taylor Brown to discuss his novel Rednecks. Set during the historic Battle of Blair Mountain, Brown explores the courage and humanity of those who fought for workers' rights while navigating violence and the realities of life in coalfields. Brown shares his research, the stories that inspired characters and his approach to bringing history to life.
UNC-TV's North Carolina Bookwatch is the state's premier local literary television series, bringing the Tar Heel State's best and brightest southern writers to the small screen. Spice up your reading lists with each episode's illuminating author interview, as host D.G. Martin sheds light on a writer's life, latest book and the state's indelible imprint on their work.
"Comic Culture" travels to Raleigh, NC, for the pop culture convention GalaxyCon, featuring interviews with comic pros Mike McKone, Mark Morales and Howard Chaykin as well as cosplayers. "Comic Culture" is directed and crewed by students at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Head to the mountains for stops at the Orchard at Altapass along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Main Chick Jammin' Biscuits in Hickory and Asheville's historic Block neighborhood. Plus, learn about a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Sheri Castle shows the freshest way to procure this beautiful berry. She tours the McAdams Farm in Efland, NC, and gets a visit from "Farmer Strawberry." In the kitchen, she shares recipes for strawberry tiramisu trifles and an ice-box salad perfect for your next potluck, while baker Brian Noyes makes a strawberry buckle. Sheri gives a helpful hint about keeping strawberries fresh in storage.
Duke Energy agrees to utility rate hike of 9.5%; NC lawmakers return next week to address bills that include homeless camp bans and hemp regulation; NC State Board of Elections vote to recommend new mail-in ballot rules. Panelists: Donald Bryson (John Locke Foundation), Claudia Rivera (Enlace Latino NC), Bruce Thompson (Parker Poe) and Dawn Vaughan (News & Observer). Host: PBS NC?s Kelly McCullen.
From business pitches to care packages, two North Carolina-based organizations are changing lives. We spotlight Narkie Nartey, founder of The Wakaboomee Program, an incubator empowering underrepresented teens to build businesses; and Myra John, founder of Myra?s Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to aid foster youth and children experiencing homelessness. Host Kenia Thompson guides the conversation.
Bubba Cunningham, Director of Athletics at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses the seismic shifts in collegiate athletics. From the impact of the transfer portal to the necessity of congressional antitrust protection, Cunningham outlines a strategic roadmap for maintaining the educational mission of sports in a high-stakes, commercialized media environment.
Community leaders grapple with balancing development and preserving natural resources.
The swamplands of Georgia's Altamaha River Basin are all that one would expect of a Primordial bog: dank, menacing, swimming with slithering creepy-crawlies and, of course, alligator infested. This is the welcoming environment Stroud will be immersed in for seven sweaty days and bone-chilling nights.
The swamplands of Georgia's Altamaha River Basin are all that one would expect of a Primordial bog: dank, menacing, swimming with slithering creepy-crawlies and, of course, alligator infested. This is the welcoming environment Stroud will be immersed in for seven sweaty days and bone-chilling nights.
Roger and Sarah visit the North Carolina town of West Jefferson where Sarah visits a local butcher in the morning and later talks to one of the many artists about his work at an art opening in town. Back in the studio, Roger uses acrylics to paint a dairy cow with the focus being on back lighting a subject.
Join Bob Ross and experience a breathtaking sunset amidst glorious purple skies; don't miss this one.
Singer-songwriter Skylar Gudasz's musical story unfolds like a dreamscape: ocean horizons, shifting light and songs pulled from the ether. Her music offers a visual and emotional journey through beauty, mystery and self-discovery.
The arts help revitalize communities that were once struggling.
It's rare to find a piece of property with the diverse plant selection of this wonderful historic home. The ecological and gardening lessons are unique and quite informative. Be sure to tune in as we GardenSMART from Ft. Lauderdale.
Katie Lila designs a seasonal statement piece out of locally grown wheat for an evening gala at SFCC.
On this edition of the Journal we?ll be targeting hybrid striped bass on Lake Norman, NC. In Gear Time our anglers discuss how they rig up to slow troll live bait and we?ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she serves up a tasty hot crab dip recipe.
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.
Memories fuel my soul and cooking dishes that remind me of my mother will always bring me comfort. In my kitchen, my mother would shell the favas, along with a song and this mellow Cream of Fava Soup with Rice carries me there. My mother ate more panettone than I could imagine and this homemade Chocolate Cherry Panettone is unbeatable. Grandma Ermnia was the biggest fan of this Eggplant Rollatini!
In this episode, test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison the perfect Pan-Seared Swordfish Steaks with Caper-Currant Relish. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of supermarket capers. Gadget expert Lisa McManus reviews Indoor Gardens, and test cook Becky Hays makes Bridget the Best Summer Tomato Gratin.
Europe's tumultuous 20th century spawned a kaleidoscope of cutting-edge art. From Spain to Hungary, Glasgow to Oslo, we seek out all that's wild, colorful, surreal, and just plain fun. The fascinating work of Pablo Picasso leads us through the century's major art styles. And in today's gleaming cities, we see how a persistent artistic spirit connects us with both our past and an exciting future.
Who built the UNESCO-status Alhambra and why? What's underneath the Picasso Museum? Where can you find 5000 tiny arches? Why do Malaga residents call themselves 'anchovies'? When was an ancient Roman theatre used to build a Moorish palace? How did a way to keep flies out of your drink turn into a tasty Spanish tradition? So much to be curious about in the Alhambra and Malaga, Spain.
The struggle and triumph of the first permanent English settlement in North America is explored. In honor of the natives and colonists of Jamestown, Virginia, Chef Staib prepares stuffed roasted chicken with wild rice and cornbread.
On a cold night there is nothing more satisfying than a warm and hearty casserole. Sara's got a winner with her baked penne with prosciutto and gooey fontina because each person gets their own mini casserole. Another slam dunk - a filling chicken cassoulet. Sara's buddy Ming Tsai has his own version of that French classic, this one with duck spiked with ginger and orange. Finally, Sara answers a viewer's question about dried beans on Ask Sara.
Head to the mountains for stops at the Orchard at Altapass along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Main Chick Jammin' Biscuits in Hickory and Asheville's historic Block neighborhood. Plus, learn about a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
For the indigenous Raramuri people, long-distance running through Chihuahua's majestic Copper Canyon is a way of life. Pati meets the Moreno brothers, who are famous for winning ultramarathons. In Huetosachi, community leader Maria Monarca teaches Pati about the art of cooking with corn in Raramuri cuisine, from nixtamalization to a traditional dish known as "chacales."
Brothers are a breed of their own. True brotherhood is founded on loyalty and love; a binding unspoken commitment to be there for each other. It's rare and lovely. Christina cooks today with a "little brother" from Pompeii...and a real big brother, making favorite dishes from childhood.
In this episode, test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison the perfect Pan-Seared Swordfish Steaks with Caper-Currant Relish. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of supermarket capers. Gadget expert Lisa McManus reviews Indoor Gardens, and test cook Becky Hays makes Bridget the Best Summer Tomato Gratin.
Christopher Kimball travels to Mexico City to learn how to make Cheese Enchiladas with Salsa Roja, featuring an easy, blender-blitzed red salsa that also offers a lesson in charring vegetables. Then, it's Mexican Cowboy Beans (Frijoles Charros), flavored with bacon and chipotle. Finally, inspired by a popular street snack, we make Mexican-Style Corn with Chili and Lime (Esquites).
Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Potato Ragout; Gratin Dauphinoise; Cream Puff Potatoes.
Esther McManus, chef, baker, instructor and consultant, prepares almond croissants, plain croissants, chocolate croissants, pate filled croissants and basteeya.
What is the difference between a Brooklyn egg cream and a Manhattan egg cream? Samantha finds out when she visits Brooklyn and meets a "jerk" at a local soda fountain. From visiting the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard to sampling whiskey at New York City's oldest distillery to tasting unique foods at the largest weekly open-air food market in the USA, Samantha takes the opportunity to understand Brooklyn through the voice of the people behind such local staples. Exploring further, Samantha visits the historically important Gowanus Canal, learns how to play shuffleboard in a hidden gem, and takes a walk through the brownstone neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, where she discovers incredible architecture and a jazz parlor tucked away in an unmarked bed & breakfast.
Memories fuel my soul and cooking dishes that remind me of my mother will always bring me comfort. In my kitchen, my mother would shell the favas, along with a song and this mellow Cream of Fava Soup with Rice carries me there. My mother ate more panettone than I could imagine and this homemade Chocolate Cherry Panettone is unbeatable. Grandma Ermnia was the biggest fan of this Eggplant Rollatini!
Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people. Traditions are strong here. We'll slow down to enjoy the region's edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights. We'll travel on a canal barge, visit a medieval hospice and a modern monastery, build a barrel, appreciate fine Burgundy wine, slurp escargot, and eat very, very well. If you're looking for the quintessential French culture, you'll find it in Burgundy.
We find out what Sechselauten really means when we join Joseph on his springtime visit to Zurich, Switzerland. Considered a dry, formal, business town, Zurich casts off the stereotypes and its residents slough off their inhibitions when they welcome spring in celebration with the town's historic medieval trade unions. On parade day Joseph dons a baker's cap and joins the Bakers Guild for a romp through the streets of Zurich to the square where the Bogg (snowman) who, in observation of the end of winter, loses his head in a burst of firecrackers. Once he is engulfed in flames winter is banished and the citizens of Zurich use the glowing embers of his pyre to roast sausages, along with quaffing local wine and partying well into the night.
AMERICA'S HEARTLAND celebrates the men and women across who grow the country's crops, raise its livestock, tend its nurseries and prepare its food. AMERICA'S HEARTLAND taps into the national fascination with food and curiosity about unfamiliar places and ways of life, while also exploring the American values of family, hard work and the spirit of independence. The series, produced entirely on location, portrays the worlds of agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture complete with fascinating stories, compelling characters, innovative ideas and enticing travel destinations.
preserving their ancient agricultural knowledge and customs. escaped slaves, who founded their towns in labyrinthine estuaries, their ancient traditions. Other communities included enclaves of bounty of the sea and forests. Some of these remain, living with centuries, indigenous communities flourished there, exploiting the The Pacific coast of Oaxaca is home to a great marine diversity. For
Head to the mountains for stops at the Orchard at Altapass along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Main Chick Jammin' Biscuits in Hickory and Asheville's historic Block neighborhood. Plus, learn about a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Host Amy Traverso visits Worcester, Massachusetts, where she meets the owners of the doughnut shop Glazy Susan. Then, at Mount Monadnock, host Richard Wiese highlights everything you should pack for this famous New Hampshire climb, particularly in winter. And in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, we meet the owners of Wozz! Kitchen Creations and explore what makes their spreads and sauces so special.
Only a few decades ago, Baja California was mostly unknown to the outside world, sparsely populated, and difficult to visit. And most of it is very dry desert. But crowds and developers have discovered the southern part of the peninsula and have arrived in droves, threatening the very features that make the Peninsula such an unusual place. Meanwhile, overharvesting in the Gulf of California has caused fish stocks to plummet and threatened the entire ecosystem. Now, Mexicans and international experts are fighting back.
Follow muralist and musician Scott Nurkin as he travels town to town painting massive tributes to our state's greatest music legends. Then, see how the Carolina Theatre of Durham brings classic movies to the big screen with its Retro Film Series.
The struggle and triumph of the first permanent English settlement in North America is explored. In honor of the natives and colonists of Jamestown, Virginia, Chef Staib prepares stuffed roasted chicken with wild rice and cornbread.
AMERICA'S HEARTLAND celebrates the men and women across who grow the country's crops, raise its livestock, tend its nurseries and prepare its food. AMERICA'S HEARTLAND taps into the national fascination with food and curiosity about unfamiliar places and ways of life, while also exploring the American values of family, hard work and the spirit of independence. The series, produced entirely on location, portrays the worlds of agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture complete with fascinating stories, compelling characters, innovative ideas and enticing travel destinations.
Beth Moore is an author and bible teacher who started teaching small group bible classes when she was 18. With no former theological training, Beth's bible classes started bringing together 2,000 women in the mid-90s. She is currently one of the most prominent evangelical voices in America and has sold millions of books and holds conferences in sold-out arenas around the country. Over the flavors of her favorite steakhouse in Houston, Taste of Texas, Beth shares her journey from a troubled childhood to one of the leading speakers and authors in evangelical America today and the vision she has for the church in the future.
Memories fuel my soul and cooking dishes that remind me of my mother will always bring me comfort. In my kitchen, my mother would shell the favas, along with a song and this mellow Cream of Fava Soup with Rice carries me there. My mother ate more panettone than I could imagine and this homemade Chocolate Cherry Panettone is unbeatable. Grandma Ermnia was the biggest fan of this Eggplant Rollatini!
On a cold night there is nothing more satisfying than a warm and hearty casserole. Sara's got a winner with her baked penne with prosciutto and gooey fontina because each person gets their own mini casserole. Another slam dunk - a filling chicken cassoulet. Sara's buddy Ming Tsai has his own version of that French classic, this one with duck spiked with ginger and orange. Finally, Sara answers a viewer's question about dried beans on Ask Sara.
In this episode, test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison the perfect Pan-Seared Swordfish Steaks with Caper-Currant Relish. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of supermarket capers. Gadget expert Lisa McManus reviews Indoor Gardens, and test cook Becky Hays makes Bridget the Best Summer Tomato Gratin.
The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is the best-preserved Baroque city in Central Europe. We experience its massive castle, beloved statue-lined bridge, evocative Jewish Quarter, and thrilling 20th-century history while enjoying its infectious love of music and perhaps the best beer in Europe. With a beautifully preserved Old Town, Prague deserves its nickname: the Golden City of a Hundred Spires.
Sheri Castle learns how Sunburst Trout Company of Waynesville, NC, gets their tasty fish from their farm to your table. She heads to the kitchen and makes a smoked trout and potato soup as well as cornmeal-crusted trout with a creamed corn and tomato relish. Chef Cleophus Hethington joins her to make a beautiful whole trout dish, and then Sheri shows how to safely store fresh fish at home.
Susan's sister and Andreas have unexpected connections to Alan. Meanwhile, Pund wraps up his investigation, promising, "Very soon all will be made clear!"
Susan cracks her case-not without mishap then accompanies Pund as he lays out the solution to Alan's final book, as magpies watch from above.
The commissioner's friend is having a recurring nightmare of a Tibetan monk's murder--a case seemingly solved 20 years earlier. Astrid and Raphaelle unearth buried truths and a secret the commissioner hid.
Learn the amazing story and journey of a special chandelier hanging in the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. Plus, discover how the Brasstown Carvers at the John C. Campbell Folk School have kept Appalachian traditions and art alive for 100 years.
Singer-songwriter Skylar Gudasz's musical story unfolds like a dreamscape: ocean horizons, shifting light and songs pulled from the ether. Her music offers a visual and emotional journey through beauty, mystery and self-discovery.