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.
Meet North Carolinians who are personally pushing the limits to create a ripple of change and innovation.
North Carolina's natural resources fueled the American Revolution and helped define the new nation. Join us as we explore how a prehistoric pine forest built the British Empire, how a forgotten coalfield powered our fight for independence and how communities are writing the next chapter of our natural history.
Get an in-depth look at weight-loss drugs and diabetes, incisionless brain surgery that could spark surgical innovations and a toilet design that could save water and improve sanitation across the globe. Plus, meet Duke researchers who are exploring new applications for hyperbaric medicine, which is often used to treat divers suffering from decompression sickness, aka the bends.
Heart-racing thrills and inspiring community are waiting for you at every turn in North Carolina. Ride coasters at Carowinds in Charlotte, scale new heights with the inclusive climbing community of ParaCliffHangers and zip through the Blue Ridge canopy at Navitat's newly rebuilt ziplining course. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Three intimate portraits of calling and commitment. An aging artist creates against time, a dive detective confronts faith and mortality, and a male doula redefines care for Black mothers. Together, these stories explore purpose, devotion, and service across generations.
Asheville band River Whyless, which blends folk, experimentation and rich storytelling, explores their decade-long journey through harmony, creativity and evolution. Their music bridges tradition and innovation, weaving a sound that is deeply rooted yet endlessly inventive.
Mary Ann uses a large ball to stimulate the sensory and lymphatic systems, accompanied by jazzy, New Orleans style music. Gretchen's new cross and open pattern for a brain.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White at the colorful mosaic pathway of the Grand Palladium Hotel. This all-standing intermediate workout is designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body while improving your posture.
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.
Best Seats in the House - Olive and Otto battle Oren and Olaf for the best chairs at Odd Squad while Ms. O and Oscar run a top secret mission. Curriculum: Calendar. Agent Obfusco - Olive and Otto become concerned when they find out their Odd Squad test is being administered by Agent Obfusco - a mysterious agent who speaks only in word problems. Curriculum: Logic problems.
When a group of skunks take over the Tortuga and decide to make it their home, the Wild Kratts must find a way to try and reclaim their headquarters.
As Benny attempts to sled on a warm winter day, his toy penguin Pingree is suddenly swept away by melting snow. The Hunters' day of sledding quickly transforms into an urgent rescue mission to save the toy.
Lyla, Luke, and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach. / Lyla and Everett take Stu to the park to find inspiration for their comic, "Super Stu," and realize that Stu can't solve problems on his own and needs their help.
Carl and Nico argue over who gets to have Arugula as their magician's assistant, but what does Arugula want? / Carl realizes he has trouble listening when playing with a cool collection. Can Sheldon teach him how to become a good listener?
On her birthday, Miss Elaina learns it's important to take time to appreciate gifts from friends./When Daniel receives a gift from Grandpere, he wants more. Daniel realizes he must stop to appreciate the things he has.
Phoebe & Jay to figure out how to keep cool while using their thermometer to track the temperature in the apartment. Pete and Grandma Annie teach the kids how to know the time so that they won't miss a call from their favorite Aunts.
Papa Bear is excited to teach Baby Bear T-Ball, but Baby Bear would rather draw the ball than hit it.
While Sammy works to plan a surprise Carnaval for his dad, Quique plans a surprise treat for his son. / Raise the curtain - Malik the Magnificent is about to perform a magic trick! (If he can get it to work, that is).
Gameshow Gator wants to make up a new game everybody can play. The pals help him find a way to include everyone./Nothing is going right for Panda this morning, and Donkey gets some bad news. They remind each other that they can cheer themselves up.
Rosie and Javi are ready for a pirate adventure, but wherever they go has rules that keep them from playing how they want. At their first Fun Club meeting, each member picks a job, but Rosie doesn't know what her job should be.
Elinor is on a bit of a fish kick, so she's super happy when she comes across a new fish friend in the pond. Elinor names her friend Spotty and can't wait to show Olive and Ari, but after some time passes, she notices something peculiar about Spotty. She's grown legs! After some careful observation, the kids determine that Spotty is not a fish at all - she's a tadpole turning into a frog. Elinor couldn't be happier with her new frog friend, be-cause now she's on a frog kick. After Mr. Lion demonstrates a fun dance for the kids, he encourages them to come up with their own dance routine to express something that they think is special. Elinor, Ari and Olive see that the other kids are coming up with awesome dances, but can't think of what their dance should be about. When they observe some nearby cranes, they discov-er that even birds dance to communicate and express their feelings. Inspired, the kids do a dance that communicates to their friends what they learned and how happy they are to have discovered these amazing animals.
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?
Molly, Tooey, and Trini are convinced giant ice worms are responsible for a power outage at the Trading Post, thanks to a spooky story from Grandpa Nat. The kids head to the library to learn more about the ice worms and find out if they're real or if they're fake. / When Tooey's newest dog Anka wanders off during a training run in the woods, Molly and Tooey find ways to lure her back home. But when Anka fails to return in the morning, they realize solving certain problems can take a village...and a ham radio.
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. maps the roots of actor Lizzie Caplan and comedian Hasan Minhaj - moving from shtetls in Eastern Europe to farmlands in northern India to meet ancestors whose bold decisions that forever reshaped their family trees.
The Mir's reign in space comes to an end with the arrival of the International Space Station. A new dawn of co-operation awaits, offering hope for a divided world.
Join Katie Lila in Florida to craft an enchanting underwater backdrop with a "flower sister" for a mermaid.
Get an in-depth look at weight-loss drugs and diabetes, incisionless brain surgery that could spark surgical innovations and a toilet design that could save water and improve sanitation across the globe. Plus, meet Duke researchers who are exploring new applications for hyperbaric medicine, which is often used to treat divers suffering from decompression sickness, aka the bends.
Heart-racing thrills and inspiring community are waiting for you at every turn in North Carolina. Ride coasters at Carowinds in Charlotte, scale new heights with the inclusive climbing community of ParaCliffHangers and zip through the Blue Ridge canopy at Navitat's newly rebuilt ziplining course. Plus, explore 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.
Three developers - childhood friends LeVelle Moton and Terrell Midgett- are reshaping Raleigh through their company, Raleigh Raised. Host K enia Thompson sits down with Moton and Midgett to discuss community. They are joined by Joseph Holt Jr., whose family's fight for school integration in the 1950s lives on through a landmark development named inhis family's honor: The Holt at Oberlin.
In a state battered by storms, communities in NC are pioneering methods to protect life in the face of intensifying weather. Counties like Cumberland, Brunswick and Cabarrus are building new frameworks for survival with disaster-response training, residential "microgrids" and electric school buses. Learn how their groundbreaking solutions could reshape disaster preparedness nationwide.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
NC Senate approves multiple bills, including changes to election laws, shifting more power to the state Supreme Court to remove judges facing investigations and banning the sale of hemp products to people under 21 years of age. Panelists: Colin Campbell (WUNC News), Joe Stewart (IIANC), Kimberly Reynolds (Maven Strategies) and Patrick Sebastian (Opinion Diagnostics). Host: PBS NC?s Kelly McCullen.
Discover what it took to beat the Soviet Union to the moon in the space race. In the turbulent and troubled '60s, the U.S. space program faced tragedy with Apollo 1, but made a triumphant comeback with Apollo 8.
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
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.
As Benny attempts to sled on a warm winter day, his toy penguin Pingree is suddenly swept away by melting snow. The Hunters' day of sledding quickly transforms into an urgent rescue mission to save the toy.
Who Is Agent Otis? - Olympia discovers a secret about her partner. Curriculum: charts, line graphs, data analysis and collection.
After their encounter with the Dodo Bird, the Wild Kratts decide to try out Aviva's Time Trampoline again. This time to visit with the extinct Tasmanian Tiger. But their trip doesn't go as smoothly as they hoped. Not only do they run into the ancestors of Donita and Dabio - who are trying to get rid of all the Tasmanian tigers - but the Wild Kratts have to defeat Zach, who is hatching a plan to keep them trapped in the past forever!
The Tortuga is parked in the Great North and some strange noises have Koki thinking it's time for a diagnostic overhaul. As they are near Little Howler's pack territory, the bros decide to try to find the wolf pack. Unexpectedly, a raven joins Martin and Chris on their adventure and the brothers soon learn about the incredible intelligence and ingenuity of the raven.
As Benny attempts to sled on a warm winter day, his toy penguin Pingree is suddenly swept away by melting snow. The Hunters' day of sledding quickly transforms into an urgent rescue mission to save the toy.
Liana and Louisa compete to see who's the outdoorsiest twin, but sour the family camping trip in the process. / The Loops kids are bored on their camping trip until Lyla comes up with a game to get everyone excited about being in nature again.
The Curse of the Grebes: The Elwood City Grebes haven't won the Baseball Championship since 1918. But with the addition of three players - voiced by real-life Red Sox players Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin, and Edgar Renteria! - the title is finally within reach. There's one problem - whenever Buster is at the game, the Grebes lose! Is Buster the team's curse?! Or can the players convince Buster that his loyalty as a fan is more valuable to them than winning? Arthur Changes Gears: Arthur finally saves enough money to buy the bike of his dreams! Butà this new bike is way too nice to actually ride. What if it gets wet? Or dirty?! It takes the whole gang - plus a special visit by the Ghost of Bikes Never Ridden - to convince Arthur that his treasured possession is better off being enjoyed than kept on display.
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."
Sara loses her superpowers on the same day when Sparks' Crew has to move a giant, heavy burger. But, how can they move it without Sara's super strength? Curriculum: The shape of objects makes them easier or harder to move. Round objects that roll move more easily than flat-bottomed objects that slide. / A mysterious creature has been sighted in Super Superior Lake. Sparks' Crew sets out to find "Soupy, " as it's called. But, they need to find reliable information to figure out what this creature might be. Curriculum: Gather information from different sources to decide what is accurate before constructing explanations.
The CyberSquad gets fashionable in Factoria! Jackie wins the chance of a lifetime to apprentice with the incomparable fashion designer Fabio DeZine. Jackie quickly learns, it takes more than just a pretty drawing to design something with real, sustaining impact. Topics: Sustainable Design; Prototyping; Geometry Big Idea: When you reuse or repurpose materials to make something new, you help make sure Earth's resources are there for the future.
"The Potato King" Andy and the others venture into the Andes Mountains to discover that the fanstastical-seeming Potato King is real! "The Charango Kid" Carmen finds out in Cusco that the joy of music doesn't come from fancy instruments, but from playing with friends.
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.
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When Mommy Gnome comes to town Pinkalicious and Peter help Norman set up the garden just the way she likes it. / Daddy gives Pinkalicious a special hat that turns everything she touches into cupcakes!
Curious George Beats the Band: At the symphony, George is lost in his daydreams. Inspired by such beautiful music, George imagines playing with Hundley in space among the twinkling stars, and flying from the ocean up to the sky with a friendly Loch Ness monster and a school of happy ducks. So when the symphony maestro announces that George is the winner of the conductor-for-a-day contest, George can't believe his good fortune. He'll be making that wonderful music! But first George must learn the rhythms necessary to conduct an orchestra, and he studies and practices night and day. Sure enough, his debut goes brilliantly - until Charkie mistakes George's baton for a dog toy and the monkey maestro has to play "keep away" without conducting his musicians into a musical frenzy. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: To learn to identify and reproduce patterns in music such as rhythm, pitch and musical notation. Hats and a Hole: A hard hat, a shovel, a wheelbarrow and a ladder - George learns that all four items are necessary when digging a gigantic hole. But why are George and the Man With the Yellow (Hard) Hat digging in their own yard? It's a surprise, and George will have to wait for the answer while the Man and Mr. Quint go help Flint Quint change a light bulb, taking the ladder with them. But when the hats fall into the hole after a run-in with Jumpy Squirrel, how will George retrieve them? After trying this hat rescue mission with several items which are not quite long enough to reach into the bottom of the hole, George decides that a water hose might do the trick. And when he accidentally turns on the water itself, the ensuing flood turns out to be a spark of genius - not only does the water float the hats to the surface, but George discovers the true purpose for the hole. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: To introduce the idea that some things float; due to their shape and/or due to the material they are made out of.
Elmo tries to win a race but when he feels annoyed and tired, he learns that eating healthy food will give him energy. Elmo eats his sandwich, feels better, and ready to race! Meanwhile, Cookie Monster tries to eat the sandwich for himself!
Jay and Phoebe bring Grandma Annie's favorite game to life, but they need to create and clearly communicate the rules. Phoebe & Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
The Wombats are excited for their upcoming 'Show and Tell' performance, but Super might be too busy to attend. Louisa misses the Clothespin Festival and decides that the Treeborhood needs a way to announce fun events.
It's All Hands on Deck! when Zadie and Malik retrace their steps to locate Zeke's beloved stuffy. / When Zadie messes up Mr. E's shell garden, the key to fixing the pattern is... JunJun's song.
Daniel Gets a Cold: It's Prince Wednesday's birthday party at school! Daniel really doesn't want to miss the party, but he is not feeling very well at all. He learns that when you're sick, rest is best. Mom Tiger is Sick: It's a busy day at Daniel's house and everyone is working on something. Mom Tiger is finishing up invitations for Fruit Picking Day, but...achoo! She's not feeling very well. Dad and Daniel help with the invitations so Mom Tiger can get some much needed rest.
Daniel Visits School - Daniel is visiting school for the first time and he's a little nervous until he learns that asking questions so that he knows what to expect is the best way to handle the anxiety that comes with new experiences. Daniel Visits the Doctor - Daniel is going to Dr. Anna for his checkup - but he is very anxious! Mom Tiger teaches him that talking about the situation will help him feel calmer, so Daniel makes a book with all the information he knows about the doctor.
Carl and his pals are excited to trick-or-treat, until Forrest shares a spooky rumor - Mr. Price is a wizard who turns kids into chicken noodle soup! Sheldon is determined to find the truth and end the rumor once and for all.
Carl stretches the limits of honesty when he gets a universal screwdriver for his birthday. / When a storm creates a hole in the walkway to his house, Carl wants it fixed, until he discovers his friends have turned it into something magical.
Bob Dog can't join the Stuffie Playdate when he brings a ball instead. He and Donkey speak up about the unfair rules./Donkey feels nervous about playing in the swamp. Frannie Fox helps her find something familiar to feel comfortable in a new place.
Donkey hosts Gator's game show for the day. Can she figure out how to make the game fair and fun for everyone?/Donkey joins Harriett's Balance Ball team but feels uncomfortable doing something new. She takes things slowly until she's ready to play.
The Town Picnic - It's time for the Animal Town picnic, but Ari is growing impatient waiting for Ms. Llama's famous ketchup, which just won't come out of the bottle. Meanwhile, Elinor and her friends follow a bee to its hive and observe the honey-making process, where they discover that honey is goopier when it has less water in it. Using this new-found knowledge, the kids are inspired to solve M. Llama's ketchup problem by adding water and making it less goopy, just in time for Ari to enjoy his delicious sandwich. Yum! The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse - Elinor, Olive and Ari are happy to welcome new members to The Explorer's Club, but as more and more kids join, a big problem arises: their clubhouse isn't big enough to fit all the new Explorers! When the entire Clubhouse rolls down the hill, Elinor and her friends need to find a solution. After observing their snail friends, Norma and Lulu, they realize that a snail's shell expands as it grows, which gives them the idea to EXPAND their Clubhouse, adding new sections to make it nice and spacious for all to play!
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.
Jay and Phoebe bring Grandma Annie's favorite game to life, but they need to create and clearly communicate the rules. Phoebe & Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
Louis Braille shows Brad that it's possible to share a book he made with his friend Katie, who's blind, because there are many ways to read. / Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way.
One of Alaska's members of Congress, Anna Jones, is visiting Qyah! Molly and her friends have different ideas of what to do to honor her. How can they decide which idea to go with? By holding a local election, of course! / Molly's uncle is visiting and everyone is preparing for a potluck! Molly is disappointed when she's stuck watching the pressure cooker gauge, since everyone else's jobs seem more fun. Can she focus on the gauge without ruining the jarred salmon?
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?
With the help of Everett and Ale, Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing. / The twins get Lyla and Ev's help to improve their riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors.
After a groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter, Benny is convinced he'll have snow on his birthday. As Benny plans a winter themed party, Lily monitors the weather to confirm if Benny will have the snow-filled birthday he expects.
Odds and Ends - The agents must come together to battle a common enemy. Curriculum: charts, line graphs, data analysis and collection.
When Aviva unveils her new Fishmobile invention, designed to keep up with the rapid, precise movements of schooling fish, Chris and Martin challenge the gang to a brand new creature game.
While playing with acorns in his Squirrel Creature Power Suit, Chris gets caught and carried off by a red fox. The gang must track Chris and the fox down with Aviva's new Sniff-Tracker 1000 invention. But the fox is also being tracked by Gourmand. Mother fox must try to outfox everyone in order to get home to feed her super hungry (and super cute) fox kits.
After a groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter, Benny is convinced he'll have snow on his birthday. As Benny plans a winter themed party, Lily monitors the weather to confirm if Benny will have the snow-filled birthday he expects.
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.
Arthur falls asleep on a bus and awakens in a strange -- and scary -- part of town. Will he ever find his way home? Can he keep himself from crying? In part two, Arthur learns he doesn't have to go far from hom e to have a great summer.
Sunny the sunflower is so pretty in the sunny sunlight. But, winter is approaching fast, and Daisy's plants are done for the season. Oh no! Fear not, crew! Granny Bunny has a way that could help the gang enjoy a sunflower a lot like Sunny next spring. All they have to do is keep some seeds from their favorite plants, dry them, and keep them safe until planting time. After they plant Sunny's seeds the next spring, they'll have to wait to find out if Sunny Jr. will be as amazing as Sunny. Then, it's time for a summery sunflower-y dance party. Oh yeah! When an eagle snatches a map from our gang after a lengthy treasure hunt, they can't find their way home. Oh no! But, Nature Cat has an old camping trick up his sleeve: moss only grows on the north side of trees, and home is north, so it's onward and homeward! Any minute, these hikers will be home sweet home. Wait a tick. They're right back where they started! No way! Looks like it's time to investigate where and how moss really grows, but will our gang be able to get home if the camping trick isn't true?
When a young boy's kite is ruined, Sparks' Crew tries to help him make a new kite. But, the team has a lot to learn about how wind moves things. Curriculum: Wind can push many things. The wind's power can be used to help move things. / When a little girl loses a toy horse on a beach, Sparks' Crew comes to the rescue. But, it looks like the toy horse may have been washed away. How can they find it? Curriculum: Water can move the sand on a beach and change how the beach looks.
In the company of the ghostly pirate Ivanka, the elusive Doctor Marbles is back, and this time he's discovered a powerful cybermineral he can use to help Motherboard. Located deep inside a volcano on the cybersite Corsario, this "Magmalux" is strong enough to override the virus Hacker inflicted on the beloved Cyberspace ruler. Unfortunately, Hacker is on to Marbles and traps him on Skull Island so he can retrieve the Magmalux for his own evil purpose. Enter the CyberSquad: Digit tracks Hacker while the kids solve another problem: how to rescue Marbles! Hacker has destroyed the bridge to Skull Island, and the water surrounding it is infested with electric eels. Can they build a new bridge-with just an old sign to work with-and get to the volcano in time to stop Hacker?
"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
Jay and Phoebe bring Grandma Annie's favorite game to life, but they need to create and clearly communicate the rules. Phoebe & Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
Louis Braille shows Brad that it's possible to share a book he made with his friend Katie, who's blind, because there are many ways to read. / Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way.
One of Alaska's members of Congress, Anna Jones, is visiting Qyah! Molly and her friends have different ideas of what to do to honor her. How can they decide which idea to go with? By holding a local election, of course! / Molly's uncle is visiting and everyone is preparing for a potluck! Molly is disappointed when she's stuck watching the pressure cooker gauge, since everyone else's jobs seem more fun. Can she focus on the gauge without ruining the jarred salmon?
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?
"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.
Get an in-depth look at weight-loss drugs and diabetes, incisionless brain surgery that could spark surgical innovations and a toilet design that could save water and improve sanitation across the globe. Plus, meet Duke researchers who are exploring new applications for hyperbaric medicine, which is often used to treat divers suffering from decompression sickness, aka the bends.
Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.
Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies. Scientists and enthusiasts discuss life without these resilient creatures, whose impact goes far beyond their delicate appearance.
NC State's insect museum houses 1.5 million specimens from around the world, and researchers come from all over the world to examine items for their research.
Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom. From praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies, nature has equipped these creatures with intelligence, agility, and necessary hunting skills for survival.
Keynote speaker Marilyn Sherman discusses how to stop being a ?fly on the wall.? In this conversation, she explores why changing your mindset, managing energy and embracing tenacity are the keys to unlocking your potential.
Holly Jackson sits with author Stacy Willingham to discuss her novel Forget Me Not. Willingham dives into the tense emotional story at the heart of this book, a woman haunted by her past, a missing child and a community filled with unanswered questions. Willingham shares her process for building atmosphere, developing unreliable narrators, and exploring the boundaries between truth and memory.
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.
Proper alignment allows us to use our body the way it was designed to be used - without putting additional pressure or strain on the joints, muscles, or spine. In just 23 minutes, this all-standing workout will improve your posture and balance, increase your range of motion, and relieve aches and pains while strengthening your entire body.
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.
Get an in-depth look at weight-loss drugs and diabetes, incisionless brain surgery that could spark surgical innovations and a toilet design that could save water and improve sanitation across the globe. Plus, meet Duke researchers who are exploring new applications for hyperbaric medicine, which is often used to treat divers suffering from decompression sickness, aka the bends.
Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.
NC State's insect museum houses 1.5 million specimens from around the world, and researchers come from all over the world to examine items for their research.
Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies. Scientists and enthusiasts discuss life without these resilient creatures, whose impact goes far beyond their delicate appearance.
Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom. From praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies, nature has equipped these creatures with intelligence, agility, and necessary hunting skills for survival.
Follow JFK's rise to power from his birth to his election as president in 1960 - the youngest man ever to be elected to the office. With illuminating interviews from family members including sister Jean Kennedy Smith, niece Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, historian Robert Dallek and author Robert Caro, this episode offers new insight into Kennedy's early years, from his transformation from a sickly youth to Washington's most eligible bachelor to the nation's president.
Follow Kennedy into the White House through his assassination and the unfulfilled promise of his presidency. Offering fresh assessments of the successes and failures of his tenure, this episode features frank appraisals by administration officials, including John Siegenthaler, Thomas Hughes and Harris Wofford, civil rights leaders Andrew Young and Julian Bond, and journalists Evan Thomas and Richard Reeves.
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.
Join Katie Lila in Florida to craft an enchanting underwater backdrop with a "flower sister" for a mermaid.
Holly Jackson sits with author Stacy Willingham to discuss her novel Forget Me Not. Willingham dives into the tense emotional story at the heart of this book, a woman haunted by her past, a missing child and a community filled with unanswered questions. Willingham shares her process for building atmosphere, developing unreliable narrators, and exploring the boundaries between truth and memory.
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.
Drew Edwards and Nicola Scott discuss the 25th anniversary of "Halloween Man," their long-distance collaboration and what they?ve learned along the way. "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.
Heart-racing thrills and inspiring community are waiting for you at every turn in North Carolina. Ride coasters at Carowinds in Charlotte, scale new heights with the inclusive climbing community of ParaCliffHangers and zip through the Blue Ridge canopy at Navitat's newly rebuilt ziplining course. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
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.
NC Senate approves multiple bills, including changes to election laws, shifting more power to the state Supreme Court to remove judges facing investigations and banning the sale of hemp products to people under 21 years of age. Panelists: Colin Campbell (WUNC News), Joe Stewart (IIANC), Kimberly Reynolds (Maven Strategies) and Patrick Sebastian (Opinion Diagnostics). Host: PBS NC?s Kelly McCullen.
Three developers - childhood friends LeVelle Moton and Terrell Midgett- are reshaping Raleigh through their company, Raleigh Raised. Host K enia Thompson sits down with Moton and Midgett to discuss community. They are joined by Joseph Holt Jr., whose family's fight for school integration in the 1950s lives on through a landmark development named inhis family's honor: The Holt at Oberlin.
Keynote speaker Marilyn Sherman discusses how to stop being a ?fly on the wall.? In this conversation, she explores why changing your mindset, managing energy and embracing tenacity are the keys to unlocking your potential.
In a state battered by storms, communities in NC are pioneering methods to protect life in the face of intensifying weather. Counties like Cumberland, Brunswick and Cabarrus are building new frameworks for survival with disaster-response training, residential "microgrids" and electric school buses. Learn how their groundbreaking solutions could reshape disaster preparedness nationwide.
Pond Inlet, on the Northern reaches of Baffin Island, provides one of the most challenging landscapes our planet has to offer. It sits amidst grinding, ever-shifting flows of sea-ice where polar bears roam. In this severe climate, Stroud has a bare minimum of raw materials to aid him - a hunk of uncooked seal-liver, some oil-rich blubber for heat, a seal-hook, three matches, and a knife.
The Boreal Forest of Northern Canada is a vast tract of wilderness stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. It is home to moose and beaver, crisscrossed by rivers and lakes and frost-free for only about three months of the year. Stroud intentionally tips his canoe in mid-stream and crawls from the icy waters onto shore.
Roger and Sarah visit the Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and Colorado where Sarah views the ancient Petroglyphs and hikes into Box Canyon. In his studio, Roger uses acrylics to paint a sandstone cliff worn by time.
Dark and mysterious, this Bob Ross masterpiece is a beautiful example of a truly mood-filled seascape on black canvas.
Asheville band River Whyless, which blends folk, experimentation and rich storytelling, explores their decade-long journey through harmony, creativity and evolution. Their music bridges tradition and innovation, weaving a sound that is deeply rooted yet endlessly inventive.
Community leaders grapple with balancing development and preserving natural resources.
A cemetery may seem an unusual place to garden, but GardenSMART visits one that sits on valued green space and has stunning art and architecture. Although not a place to "die for," it provides a great opportunity to look at gardening challenges and plants that provide wonderful personality. Tune in as we GardenSMART.
Katie Lila collaborates with a muralist for the Slow Flowers Summit, creating an interactive paint-by-flowers installation.
This week on the Journal we?ll drift a mountain river for Rainbow trout. On Gear Time the guys will share why it is important to have a variety of flies available for the different insect hatches that occur on a stream. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds prepares a smoked bacon wrapped trout 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.
Exercising your cooking skills is something you should do everyday. Butternut Squash and Cannellini Beans is an easy one pot wonder. I am a huge fan of freezing soup for easy weeknight meals. Let me share my tips on how to Revive Your Soup. You may be surprised, but a Roast Chicken is one of the easiest things to make for a quick, impressive meal. Nurture yourself, don't forget to cook everyday.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Tartar Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for pepper mills, and testing expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia to a horseradish tasting. Science expert Dan Souza harnesses science to handle extra fry oil. Test cook Keith Dresser makes Julia show stopping Rhode Island-Style Fried Calamari.
From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel. On this whirlwind look back through our travels, we sample la dolce vita in seductive Venice and Renaissance titan Florence, then soak up the Italian Riviera and the hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria. We touch down in the historical epicenter of Rome, embrace intense Naples and the Amalfi Coast, and finish amid the beautiful chaos of Sicily.
Marrakech's status as an imperial city; why Marrakech is called "the red city"; the history, heritage and artisans of the legendary labyrinth of souks; Islamic, Moorish, Berber architecture in historic palaces; Koutoubia Mosque; UNESCO-status Jemaa El Fna medina; symbolism found in Islamic architecture; Le Jardin Secret: a traditional Islamic courtyard garden set within a former sultan's palace.
Chef Staib travels along the south coast of Jamaica and delights in adventure off the beaten track, relishing a local's delicious pepper shrimp dish and a fisherman's hangout in the middle of the sea.
Come summer there is nothing so tasty as grilled meat or fish nestled in a buttery bun. Sara's got three great choices starting with a poor man's version of the New England lobster roll, with shrimp taking the starring role on a budget. A turkey burger is made succulent and juicy with the addition of spinach, and finally, pork sliders filled with chopped veggies for flavor, crunch and moisture. Meat on a bun, and bring on the sun.
Heart-racing thrills and inspiring community are waiting for you at every turn in North Carolina. Ride coasters at Carowinds in Charlotte, scale new heights with the inclusive climbing community of ParaCliffHangers and zip through the Blue Ridge canopy at Navitat's newly rebuilt ziplining course. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
In Chihuahua's capital, Chihuahua City, Pati meets the first member of the Raramuri people to become a world-famous pianist, Romeyno Gutierrez, who teaches her the basics of Raramuri music before taking her to his favorite barbacoa spot. Pati's also invited into the home of Chef Ana Rosa Beltran del Rio to cook a few ancient Chihuahuan recipes and learn the art of drying chiles.
There are people in this world who are like forces of nature. They whirl through life, carving a path with passion, joy and love of food, friends and family. Christina travels to Pompeii to cook with a favorite, an Italian sister, Antonella to make the most delish Eggplant Parmigiana.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Tartar Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for pepper mills, and testing expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia to a horseradish tasting. Science expert Dan Souza harnesses science to handle extra fry oil. Test cook Keith Dresser makes Julia show stopping Rhode Island-Style Fried Calamari.
These are some of the best cakes you've probably never heard of. First, it's Hot Milk Sponge Cake, which offers a science lesson on scalded milk. Then, we make Broken Phyllo Baklava Cake, which uses broken pieces of phyllo instead of flour. Finally, it's Invisible Apple Cake (Gateau Invisible), where thin slices of apple disappear into an egg-rich batter.
Pork Liver Pate; Roast Sausage With Potatoes; Braised Sweetbreads In Mirepoix; Braised Tongue With Lentils.
Beatrice Ojakangas prepares Danish pastry pockets, Danish braid, Norwegian potato crepe, potato lefse and Swedish oatmeal hardtack.
There is a certain mystique about the Far East, as Samantha soon discovers when she travels to Shanghai, China. Fitting right into local culture, Samantha samples the unique breakfast street food that the locals thoroughly enjoy, and then she visits the ancient water town of Fengjing and joins in on a group cha-cha dance in a local park. Continuing on, Samantha takes an art deco walking tour along the historic The Bund and visits a knife and scissor shop on Nanjing Road where she learns the art of paper cutting in the Tianzi Fang arts and crafts enclave. Samantha ends her trip to Shanghai by visiting the historic Peace Hotel and listening to the music of the Old Jazz Band in a live performance.
Exercising your cooking skills is something you should do everyday. Butternut Squash and Cannellini Beans is an easy one pot wonder. I am a huge fan of freezing soup for easy weeknight meals. Let me share my tips on how to Revive Your Soup. You may be surprised, but a Roast Chicken is one of the easiest things to make for a quick, impressive meal. Nurture yourself, don't forget to cook everyday.
For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire. A century after that empire's fall, the Viennese appreciates their imperial legacy as a cultural wellspring and an excuse to live in style. We'll take in the city's wealth of elegant gardens, great art and fine music. Then we'll explore the city's surroundings, with a trip along the romantic Danube River and a hike up to the breathtakingly Baroque Melk Abbey.
Joseph climbs aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner for a Mediterranean cruise adventure. Onboard he joins other Public Television and NPR journalists on a PTV at Sea cruise experience -- meeting, greeting and speaking with his Public Television viewers. Onshore he sets out on a journey of discovery and captures the enduring beauty that is Venice, the history of Croatia, the multi-culturalism of Malta and the heart and soul of Sicily and Tuscany. Along the way he visits medieval towns, bustling markets, regional restaurants and local wineries where he expects and finds the unexpected.
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.
some of them delightfully quirky. The mountains have given rise to a variety of towns and small cities, thick boreal forests, alpine landscapes, glaciers, and perpetual snow. East of Seattle, the mountains rise to great heights, covered with California, are formed by volcanoes, some of which are still active. The Cascades, mountains extending from British Columbia to Northern
Heart-racing thrills and inspiring community are waiting for you at every turn in North Carolina. Ride coasters at Carowinds in Charlotte, scale new heights with the inclusive climbing community of ParaCliffHangers and zip through the Blue Ridge canopy at Navitat's newly rebuilt ziplining course. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
At Pickering House Inn in New Hampshire, host Amy Traverso enjoys a delicious inn breakfast before heading out to cross-country ski. In southern Maine, Richard Wiese hits the slopes of Pleasant Mountain and tries winter surfing. And on Nantucket, see the artistry of Hafsa Lewis, a floral designer whose work includes the huge wreath adorning Brant Point Light at Christmas.
Carnival or Mardi Gras is a time of parades and exuberant partying just before the forty days of Lent, when many Christians must adopt of more austere way of life. Latin America features hundreds of variations on the festivities. Mexico has two sensational parades like no others, in towns that are otherwise obscure--Huejotzingo in the state of Puebla and Tlacayapan in the state of Morelos. These two parties are as different as any two celebrations can be.
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.
Chef Staib travels along the south coast of Jamaica and delights in adventure off the beaten track, relishing a local's delicious pepper shrimp dish and a fisherman's hangout in the middle of the sea.
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.
David Copperfield is described by Forbes magazine as the most commercially successful magician in history. Growing up in New Jersey, David started doing magic tricks at 10 years old and by 16 was teaching a class in magic at New York University. He now has 11 Guinness Book records and has been named a Living Legend by the US Library of Congress. Over a meal at David's favorite restaurant in Las Vegas, L'Atelier de Joel Robochon, David shares how he got started and more importantly how he has remained so successful for so long with his sold-out acts, night after night in Las Vegas. We talk innovation, creativity, and the psychology of being a "master of illusion."
Exercising your cooking skills is something you should do everyday. Butternut Squash and Cannellini Beans is an easy one pot wonder. I am a huge fan of freezing soup for easy weeknight meals. Let me share my tips on how to Revive Your Soup. You may be surprised, but a Roast Chicken is one of the easiest things to make for a quick, impressive meal. Nurture yourself, don't forget to cook everyday.
Come summer there is nothing so tasty as grilled meat or fish nestled in a buttery bun. Sara's got three great choices starting with a poor man's version of the New England lobster roll, with shrimp taking the starring role on a budget. A turkey burger is made succulent and juicy with the addition of spinach, and finally, pork sliders filled with chopped veggies for flavor, crunch and moisture. Meat on a bun, and bring on the sun.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Tartar Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for pepper mills, and testing expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia to a horseradish tasting. Science expert Dan Souza harnesses science to handle extra fry oil. Test cook Keith Dresser makes Julia show stopping Rhode Island-Style Fried Calamari.
Saxony, part of the former East Germany, remains a secret to most travelers. Rick visits the two great cities of the region: the capital city of Dresden, with the opulent palaces and art treasures of the Wettin dynasty, and Leipzig, with its Bach heritage, a massive monument to the day Europe beat Napoleon, and museums remembering its communist heritage.
Sheri creates a country ham salad and a peach and lemony ricotta salad. She heads to Madisonville, Tennessee, to meet Allan Benton, the King of Country Ham, who shares secrets about his legendary Smoky Mountain hams and bacon. Allan and his wife, Sharon, make two-ingredient biscuits and red-eye gravy, and Sheri gives a tip on using all the parts of a country ham.
Susan is living in Crete, when a couple asks her for help finding their missing daughter, Cecily. They believe her disappearance is connected to a murder that happened at their hotel and an Alan Conway novel that was inspired by the case.
At the Treherne's hotel, Susan meets Cecily's sister and husband and learns more about the hotel's former employee found guilty in the murder of Frank Parris. In Conway's novel, Pund investigates Melissa James' murder and learns about possible suspects.
A famed archaeologist-turned-treasure hunter is found heartless in an Aztec ritual. Astrid and Raphaelle probe the world of art smuggling and Mexican cartels, on the hunt for El Dorado.
Remains from the sea and hand-thrown clay create spaces for learning and growth. In Beaufort, a stranded sperm whale named Echo inspires the creation of the Bonehenge Whale Center, a sanctuary for marine research and rebirth. In Seagrove, fifth-generation potter Nicole Kluba honors her family legacy while forging her own path rooted in community.
Asheville band River Whyless, which blends folk, experimentation and rich storytelling, explores their decade-long journey through harmony, creativity and evolution. Their music bridges tradition and innovation, weaving a sound that is deeply rooted yet endlessly inventive.