Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
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.
NC State develops new ways to collect solar power and grow plants, and NASA astronaut and UNC alum Zena Cardman talks about her mission to the International Space Station. A tiny mechanical marvel safely returns fish inadvertently caught by anglers to deep water, thereby helping to save a fishery. Plus, high-speed photography captures amazing video of fleas."
An amateur historian, Makis Metaxas, claims he found the bones of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. But the discovery is soon embroiled in controversy, and Makis embarks on his own odyssey to convince the world he is right.
In this workout Mary Ann focuses on core strengthening, balance, finger dexterity and improving range of motion. Dr. Emily shares the "short foot" exercise.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, Miranda Esmonde-White will show you how to relieve any shoulder pain you may be feeling due to joint stiffness, stress or injury, with a full-body, all-standing workout. Filmed at a wondrous chapel fountain in Riviera Maya, Mexico-follow Miranda through a series of easy-to-follow exercise sequences to improve mobility and flexibility.
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.
ODD SQUAD is a PBS KIDS live-action media property designed to help kids ages 5-8 learn math. The show focuses on two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of the Odd Squad, an agency whose mission is to come to the rescue whenever something unusual happens. A math concept is embedded in each of their cases, as Olive and Otto work together to problem-solve and save the day in each episode. ODD SQUAD is created by Tim McKeon (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Adventure Time, The Electric Company) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company, The Backyardigans, Wallykazam!) and produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company.
The Wild Kratts team splits up across the amazon in search of a strange group of mini monkeys to figure out why they have such elaborate hairstyles and colors. Science Concept: Species recognition.
Inspired by their father's weather broadcasts, Lily, Corky, and Benny attempt to film their own. They soon learn, however, that there is a complex science behind the forecasts, and the tools for it are in Great Grandpa Wallace's workshop.
Stu doesn't like baths, so Lyla and Luke find a way to clean and dry Stu. / Through trial and error, Lyla and Ale find a solution to protect the callaloo plants from stink bugs.
When Nico teases Carl about bikes being for babies, he sets out to prove Nico wrong. Bikes aren't for babies - bikes are for everyone! / Carl and his Fuzzytown friends can't wait to build a tree fort, but Carl has a hard time working as a team.
Daniel and Prince Wednesday learn to ask permission before touching someone else at the playground. When Jodi attempts to touch Miss Elaina's hair, she learns that it's important to ask first before touching someone else.
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.
Reporter Elmo and Reporter Abby take part in Nursery Rhyme Day on Sesame Street. They go around helping Nursery Rhyme characters with big feelings.
Can Zeke manage a sleepover at the Creation Station when the bedtime routine is nothing like his own? / Hand-drawn map in hand, the Wombats navigate an exciting network of tunnels beneath the Treeborhood.
Jeff, Donkey, and Panda take fun photos around Someplace Else but some turn out not quite right./Greeble invites the pals to share in his holiday!
114A To help Mom, Rosie volunteers to put Iggy to bed, but she'll have to follow his special routine to do so. 114B Rosie is helping Crystal with her magic show, but for their big trick to work, she must follow the steps in order.
Wind in the Web - Elinor and her friends volunteer to help Mr. Raccoon put up a sign for his bakery, but the sign keeps blowing away in the fall breeze. After Elinor observes a spider in its web and how the wind doesn't seem to affect it at all, she learns things that are wide will catch the wind, but if they have lots of holes like a spider's web, they will not. They try this new idea on their sign and cut holes in it, and it works. Problem solved, and just in time for all the folks to notice the sign and buy Mr. Raccoon's yummy baked treats! The Pokey Plant - It's Plant Day at school and Elinor is super excited to get a beautiful plant to take home. When she gets a cactus, she's a little disappointed at first, but after some careful observations, she and her friends learn lots of cool things about it, like how it grows in the desert, how it doesn't need much water and how the spikes keep it safe. Elinor decides her cactus is the coolest plant ever!
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!
Molly and Vera set out to surprise Vera's mom by making her special lumpia, a tradition from the Philippines where she grew up. Can the girls snag her recipe and find the mystery ingredient without blowing the big surprise? A spooky sleepover gets even spookier when a bunch of ladybugs gets loose in the Trading Post. Will Molly and Vera be able to help Jake face his fear of creepy crawlers so they can make it through the night?
I am Helen Keller Yadina becomes increasingly frustrated as she tries to read a book to Dr. Zoom, but has to keep stopping since it has words in it she doesn't know. Learning to read is SO hard - she feels like she'll never be able to do it. Xavier knows just what his little sister needs to the Secret Museum! Our heroes travel back in time to meet someone truly incredible, who had to overcome a whole lot to learn how to do just about anything: Helen Keller. Watching Helen first learn what words are, then how to read, and finally how to speak, all in her own unique way, inspires Yadina to go home and try to find her own way to learn to read. Because, as Helen shows her, there are many different ways to learn. Curriculum: "There are many different ways to learn" I am Alexander Graham Bell Losing his voice is frustrating enough for Brad, but it doesn't help matters when Xavier and Yadina do all the talking for him instead of trying to listen. To the Secret Museum! Brad takes his friends back in time to meet someone who worked his whole life to help people be heard: Alexander Graham Bell. Watching Alexander first help his deaf mother, then his whole school of deaf students, have their voices heard in any way they can, helps Xavier and Yadina realize that they should've tried harder to listen to Brad, even when they couldn't technically hear him. It's important to listen to everyone. Curriculum: "Listen to everyone."
Using Copenhagen as a spring board, we'll visit the very best of Denmark. Aarhus welcomes us with its ruddy affluence, charming open air museum and eerily well-preserved ancient bog man. Roskilde impresses visitors with its royal burial church and the best Viking ship museum anywhere. And the delightfully quaint Isle of Aero beckons a bike ride among thatched cottages, "snooping mirrors", and cobbled alleyways that reminds us of the world of Hans Christian Andersen.
This week, we're celebrating 10 years of Weekends with Yankee and 90 years of Yankee magazine, as host Amy Traverso and editor Ian Aldrich take us to Yankee's New Hampshire headquarters. Meanwhile, host Richard Wiese joins naturalist and author Sy Montgomery and her friend, artist Matt Patterson, to spend time with some fascinating rescue turtles. On Cape Cod, Richard learns the art of oyster shucking.
It's a celebration in Western North Carolina as five families return to their homes after rebuilding from Hurricane Helene. The crew tours the houses and connects with each family. The location of the next project is revealed.
Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new. Nathan helps a homeowner turn a bar closet into a mini speakeasy with a hidden bookcase door kit.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.
By connecting to the natural world around us, we can become healthier both physically and mentally. North Carolina's 42 state park locations provide a bounty of scenic beauty, opportunities for adventure and sanctuaries for your wellness.
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.
Dr. James Martin II, chancellor of the nation?s largest HBCU (NC A&T), shares why he?s optimistic about the future of higher education. He details the university?s pursuit of the top-tier research status (R1), the critical role of engineering in North Carolina?s economic boom and why student success requires a shift from transactional to strategic partnerships.
Experience creativity across North Carolina. Craft a custom fragrance at Bright Black in Durham, take in a performance at Washington's historic Turnage Theatre and step inside Blowing Rock's Mountain Thread Company, a studio and shop devoted to Appalachian craft. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of talk show host Sara Haines and playwright Tracy Letts - traveling from frontier towns in the American west to surprising places in the east, revealing the complexity at our nation's core.
Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday. Known for films like Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, TV show Diagnosis Murder and his classic CBS sitcom, Van Dyke has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades. Featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail Van Dyke's extraordinary showbiz legacy.
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
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.
Al updates his computer with fancy new weather icons to use in his broadcast, but just hours before he goes live, the computer breaks! Luckily, the kids come up with a creative, theatrical, musical plan for an unforgettable broadcast.
End of the Road - The Mobile Unit heads to Australia to stop The Shadow from causing world-wide oddness. Curriculum: Patterns and Coordinate Mapping.
When Chris and Martin go in search of an obscure rainforest creature to add to their Life Lists, the Wild Kratts becomes embroiled in the complex relationships of a tropical rainforest.
While exploring the world of the sea horse, Martin and Chris uncover a plot by Donita Donata to capture these amazing creatures and turn them into living jewelry.
Al updates his computer with fancy new weather icons to use in his broadcast, but just hours before he goes live, the computer breaks! Luckily, the kids come up with a creative, theatrical, musical plan for an unforgettable broadcast.
Luke is determined to have the best weekend ever with his class hamster. / When Stu mysteriously starts beeping, the Loops embark on a fun and inquisitive journey to figure out the meaning of the beeps and how to make them stop.
This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their f amily and friends. In "Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn," Arthur and hi s friends get a new 3rd grade teacher, about whom they have heard terr ible, horrible stories. They become detectives in order to discover if some of the rumors are true. In "Arthur's Spelling Trubble," Arthur u nwittingly become's his class' representative in the school spellathon .
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."
There's a big surprise in store for Mr. Sparks: He will be receiving the "Hero Teacher of the Year" award! His heroic students want to make everything special for the big celebration, and that includes making a cake. But, will Sparks' Crew be able to keep the party a surprise while they figure out the right mixture for the cake batter? Curriculum: If you mix materials together, the properties of the mixture may not be the same as the properties of the materials themselves. / Invisigirl (a former student) likes to use her invisibility to play jokes, but a joke has unintended consequences when she makes a cake invisible, and then can't find it! The team tries to track it down via their sense of smell, but will it be enough to find the cake? Curriculum: Humans have five senses they use to gather information about the world around them. They can use that information to solve problems.
Hacker's stolen the CyberStar. The CyberSquad races through a fizzy Asteroid Belt and solves math patterns to get it back, reclaiming their confidence along the way.
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
Mount Norma Jack's dad reads to the kids about his old travel buddy, Ravi, who scaled a mountain and chose a name for it. The kids are inspired to pretend to be mountain climbers themselves and scale a "mountain" of their own-the local hill. But, there are many pretend obstacles along the way, and they have to figure out what to name it! Hide and Sneak The friends are playing an epic game of Animal Star Rangers Hide-and-Seek to save the galaxy! When Clifford's size makes playing hide-and-seek difficult, Emily Elizabeth finds a creative way to help him.
When Cookie Monster gets tired from pushing his cart, Abby uses magic to make the cart move on its own. He starts to feel frustrated because she's not listening to him. Now the cart's out of control. Meanwhile Grover tries to deliver boxes.
When Pinkfoot's loud hiccups are disrupting Pinkville, Pinkalicious and Peter must find a way to help get rid of them. / In school, the gang helps Kendra learn that doodling can be a fun way to express herself!
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode includes two animated stories, followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
On a really hot day, Abby makes a snowman to help keep her and Elmo cool. But after they return from getting some decorations, their snowman has disappeared, and they wonder where it went.
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.
While Super hunts high and low for a favorite lost sticker, the Wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old Sticker Monster story. Then the Wombats travel in and around the Treeborhood, teaching Zeke how to count in order from 1 to 10.
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.
Daniel is upset when Dad Tiger can't pick him up from school, but Nana Platypus helps take care of him. / On a class trip, Daniel wants to stay with his mom, but she reminds him that Teacher Harriet is also there to take care of him.
Daniel's Sleepover - Daniel and his parents go to Prince Wednesday's castle for a family sleepover. When Daniel and Prince Wednesday go through their bedtime routines together, Daniel realizes how different it is sleeping at Prince Wednesday's castle. As bedtime nears, Daniel and Prince Wednesday notice some things that are just a little bit scary...but they soon learn that once they investigate further, they actually aren't scary at all! Backyard Camping - Daniel and O the Owl are camping in the yard with Dad Tiger and O is a little hesitant to sleep in this unfamiliar setting. However, once he examines this new setting closely, he learns that it's not so scary! In fact, different can be fun!
Nico is tired of being mistaken for her twin sister, Arugula. It's up to the Detail Detectives to observe what makes the twins unique. / Carl gets upset when Nico breaks the Lint Dinosaur Monday rules and makes a Lint Monster instead.
Carl takes his friends on an "Amazing Smell Tour of Fuzzytown," but Lotta isn't so sure she agrees with Carl's list of the best smells. / Carl and his friends go on a camping trip filled with stargazing, s'mores, scary stories, and...Bigfoot?
Jeff, Donkey, and Panda take fun photos around Someplace Else but some turn out not quite right./Greeble invites the pals to share in his holiday!
Ding-ding! Trolley visits Someplace Else for a big party. When the pals need help preparing, can they figure out what Trolley's dings mean? / Donkey thinks her pet fish Rogers is magic and will help her do hard things. But is it magic or practice?
We find Angelina, Rigoberto, Oni & Andre on their first day of school. These four different kids have four different experiences in the same classroom. Through this, they learn what makes them unique and what connects them to others.
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.
Bruce Lee helps Xavier and Brad realize that no matter how angry they may get with each other, they are in charge of what their body does. / Sonia Manzano shows Yadina that when she feels anxious about going to the dentist, telling stories can help manage those big feelings.
When Trini hears there's never been a Juneteenth celebration in Qyah, she decides to plan one with Molly and Tooey! After realizing Qyah doesn't have the special foods and activities she had in Texas, Trini wonders, will the holiday be the same? / When a handful of items mysteriously disappear from the Trading Post, Molly and Tooey decide to investigate. Together, they gather clues and interrogate potential suspects around Qyah - determined to uncover the culprit!
When Papi is called to rescue a cow, Alma becomes attached to her and wants to convince her dad to let Ms. Moo stay in the Bronx! / Lucas gets upset after Alma, Eddie, and Lauren copy his new hairstyle.
Lyla is coming up with a sandwich special for Loops Lunch, but when her siblings contribute their ideas, Lyla will need to lead the project before it crumbles. / Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden behind Loops Lunch.
Inspired by their father's weather broadcasts, Lily, Corky, and Benny attempt to film their own. They soon learn, however, that there is a complex science behind the forecasts, and the tools for it are in Great Grandpa Wallace's workshop.
Crime at Shapely Manor - Olive and Otto are sent to Shapely Manor to investigate an odd crime with even odder people. Curriculum: Geometry.
The Kratt Bros. are hanging out with Shadow, the Black jaguar cub, when they receive news that a scientist has just named a newly discovered praying mantis species after them - Liturgusa krattorum. It's time to celebrate. But Zach Varmitech, Donita Donata and Chef Gaston Gourmand are not happy. They feel the species should have been named after them. So they hatch a plan to capture all the Liturgusa krattorum. It's now up to the Wild Kratts to rescue their namesake and return them safely to their jungle home. Science Concept : Taxonomy and classification.
When the Kratt Bros meet a school of Archerfish, they are taught the secret of "water droplet" archery from an Archerfish named Arrow. Soon, they are using this newly learned skill to infiltrate Donita Donata's yacht and rescue the baby animals she has ben capturing for her newest high-end fashion line. Science Concept: Physics of Motion.
Inspired by their father's weather broadcasts, Lily, Corky, and Benny attempt to film their own. They soon learn, however, that there is a complex science behind the forecasts, and the tools for it are in Great Grandpa Wallace's workshop.
Lyla and her siblings embark on a mission to "debug" their morning routine so they never miss the bus again! / Lyla wants to learn a popular clap and dance sequence that everyone in her family can do - except for her.
When Mighty Mountain's school building gets flooded, the Lakewood Elementary students have to share everything with them: their classroom, their cafeteria food, and even their science fair secrets! / The Internet is out! How will Muffy post to her blog?! How will Buster research aliens?! Uh oh, looks like the gang will be stuck with the most boring day ever.
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?
On a warm day, the team takes a field trip to the lake. But, when a fellow super student accidentally freezes the entire lake, it's up to Sparks' Crew to find a way to restore the lake back to its original, liquid state. Curriculum: Matter can be solid or liquid depending on temperature; solid and liquid matter have different properties. / When a Turbo Grow ray zaps a plant, the plant grows out of control all over Citytown. Sparks' Crew comes to the rescue and learns about plant parts and what plants need to survive. Curriculum: Plants have stems, leaves, and roots which enable them to get the water and light they need in order to live.
In Coralina, the CyberSquad and Digit marvel at the cybersite's colorful coral reef. Inez hopes to bring back a piece of coral as a gift for her aunt until they learn coral is alive and the reef is under threat! Something is causing the ocean to become hot and murky, and it's bleaching the coral. With the help of an action hero crab, can the kids find the source of the heat before it's too late? Topics: Coral Reefs; Thermal Pollution; Temperature; Mapping; Collecting Data Big Idea: When you protect the health of coral reefs, you also protect the vast amount of ocean life that depend on the reefs as places to live or find food.
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
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.
Bruce Lee helps Xavier and Brad realize that no matter how angry they may get with each other, they are in charge of what their body does. / Sonia Manzano shows Yadina that when she feels anxious about going to the dentist, telling stories can help manage those big feelings.
When Trini hears there's never been a Juneteenth celebration in Qyah, she decides to plan one with Molly and Tooey! After realizing Qyah doesn't have the special foods and activities she had in Texas, Trini wonders, will the holiday be the same? / When a handful of items mysteriously disappear from the Trading Post, Molly and Tooey decide to investigate. Together, they gather clues and interrogate potential suspects around Qyah - determined to uncover the culprit!
When Papi is called to rescue a cow, Alma becomes attached to her and wants to convince her dad to let Ms. Moo stay in the Bronx! / Lucas gets upset after Alma, Eddie, and Lauren copy his new hairstyle.
A cross-cutting wood saw seems the most simple of tools, but Roy finds sharp lessons caught between the teeth of his bucksaw buddy.
Meet Martin Hill, a collector in Midland, NC, with a treasure trove of filmmaking equipment, including cameras used to shoot classics like "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Gold Rush." What will happen to this invaluable collection now that Hill is in declining health?
Whirligigs rebuild an old tobacco town inspired by Vollis Simpson, native son and artist.
Experience creativity across North Carolina. Craft a custom fragrance at Bright Black in Durham, take in a performance at Washington's historic Turnage Theatre and step inside Blowing Rock's Mountain Thread Company, a studio and shop devoted to Appalachian craft. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Explore two North Carolina institutions still going strong after 150 years: New Bern Fire-Rescue and Buchanan's Store. At New Bern Firemen's Museum, learn how the historic fire service was shaped by rivalries,the Great Fire of 1922 and Hurricane Florence. Then, enjoy a visit to Buchanan's Store, a community hub since 1878 and a one-stop shop for generations of locals and visitors to Kerr Lake.
By connecting to the natural world around us, we can become healthier both physically and mentally. North Carolina's 42 state park locations provide a bounty of scenic beauty, opportunities for adventure and sanctuaries for your wellness.
Durham-based jazz musician Al Strong reflects on the influence of home, community and artistic guidance on his creative development. Through a magnetic performance and intimate conversation, he examines the cultural and personal forces that shaped his sound and his calling as an educator and artist.
After a gay Apache man is convicted of murdering a closeted priest in 1981 West Texas, new leadership in Odessa reopens the case four decades later. Unprocessed fingerprints and emerging suspects expose corruption, homophobia, and racism. Embedding with the Innocence Project, the film follows a rare alliance seeking justice in a state where exoneration is painfully rare.
Education Matters aims to provide the public with real facts about the state of public education in North Carolina. The weekly television show explores everything from the history of public education to the impact of legislation and policy decisions on our public schools. Education Matters is hosted by Keith Poston, President & Executive Director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina. "With this show we want to get away from a traditional he said/she said format, having two pundits on either side of an issue highlighting opposing extremes," said Poston. "Education Matters will be an opportunity for viewers to hear directly from subject-matter experts and real front-line educators as they navigate everything from funding challenges, teacher recruitment, and the impact of poverty on student learning, to testing, academic standards, and the major racial and ethnic shifts in the student population." "One of our primary goals is to help the public understand how education policy plays out in our schools, and what kind of impact these policies are having on our students and teachers," said Poston. "Education Matters will provide a window into the classroom that is often lacking from typical media coverage or political debates."
Three Native Californians share stories of identity and resilience.
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.
Paying special attention to the finger joints is important in our quest to stay independent and keep our hands functioning well.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! join Miranda in Riviera Maya, Mexico for a full-body, all-standing workout to strengthen and stretch your 650 muscles.
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.
Meet Martin Hill, a collector in Midland, NC, with a treasure trove of filmmaking equipment, including cameras used to shoot classics like "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Gold Rush." What will happen to this invaluable collection now that Hill is in declining health?
Whirligigs rebuild an old tobacco town inspired by Vollis Simpson, native son and artist.
Experience creativity across North Carolina. Craft a custom fragrance at Bright Black in Durham, take in a performance at Washington's historic Turnage Theatre and step inside Blowing Rock's Mountain Thread Company, a studio and shop devoted to Appalachian craft. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Explore two North Carolina institutions still going strong after 150 years: New Bern Fire-Rescue and Buchanan's Store. At New Bern Firemen's Museum, learn how the historic fire service was shaped by rivalries,the Great Fire of 1922 and Hurricane Florence. Then, enjoy a visit to Buchanan's Store, a community hub since 1878 and a one-stop shop for generations of locals and visitors to Kerr Lake.
By connecting to the natural world around us, we can become healthier both physically and mentally. North Carolina's 42 state park locations provide a bounty of scenic beauty, opportunities for adventure and sanctuaries for your wellness.
Durham-based jazz musician Al Strong reflects on the influence of home, community and artistic guidance on his creative development. Through a magnetic performance and intimate conversation, he examines the cultural and personal forces that shaped his sound and his calling as an educator and artist.
After a gay Apache man is convicted of murdering a closeted priest in 1981 West Texas, new leadership in Odessa reopens the case four decades later. Unprocessed fingerprints and emerging suspects expose corruption, homophobia, and racism. Embedding with the Innocence Project, the film follows a rare alliance seeking justice in a state where exoneration is painfully rare.
Uncover geologic fingerprints of colossal floods that violently reshaped the ancient world. Follow geologists around the globe as they reconstruct catastrophic Ice Age floods more powerful than all the world's top ten rivers combined.
Hear the extraordinary story of bravery and hope after Cyclone Idai strikes Mozambique. The world races to help rescue and support survivors from flooding on a biblical scale.
Hear shocking stories as another drought strikes Somalia. Mass migration, food shortages and malnutrition mean famine is a very real threat, but resolute humanitarians race to meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable.
Hear an epic tale of survival as one of the Caribbean's strongest hurricanes strikes The Bahamas. The government and international aid workers battle to meet the survivors' basic needs in the chaos of the aftermath.
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.
In this two-part interview, conducted in front of a live audience at the LBJ Library, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett talks to Mark about her book, Listening to the Law, her background in New Orleans, what she learned from her Supreme Court clerkship with the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and why, despite differences, the Supreme Court remains an example of bipartisan civility.
THE CHAVIS CHRONICLES is a thought-provoking half-hour weekly talk show with an urban American flair featuring interviews with famous leaders and politicians, doctors and scientists, cultural leaders and influencers from around the globe. The public affairs program goes beyond the headlines offering insights on matters that impact the public, and provides a unique perspective from a renowned living legend of the African-American world. Each week, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. hosts the 52-part series. Dr. Chavis - an award-winning journalist, civil rights icon, and consummate intellectual influencer - is a skilled interviewer who presents important content and diverse conversations that are engaging, enlightening and entertaining to a wide audience.
NC communities like Jackson, Richmond and Alamance counties have created groundbreaking methods that could transform public safety nationwide. Learn how social workers in Sylva are revolutionizing crisis response, how Richmond Community College created the most cutting-edge 911 dispatcher training hub in the state and how a farm program in Graham offers hope for women leaving incarceration.
Prison reform and mental health, two issues that shape our communities in powerful ways. This week, host Kenia Thompson is joined by activist Kerwin Pittman and trauma therapist Consuela Chapman, who both cohost Choice FM?s Sunday Visitation, to talk about cycles of incarceration, the hidden cost of untreated trauma and what true healing looks like.
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.
Sheri Castle heads to Old Orchard Creek Farm in Lansing, NC, to find fresh blueberries. She picks blue beauties with owners Walter Clark and Johnny Burleson and helps make a farmhouse blueberry pie. She shows us how to make blueberry parfaits with pistachio crumble and granola porridge with warm maple cream, and offers a hint about washing and freezing fresh blueberries.
Mrs. Scarlett teaches Vivian the secrets of Gramma Hill's canned peaches and shares memories from her own childhood. Vivian sweats through a Thanksgiving-in-July photo shoot while a major mix-up leaves the restaurant team scrambling.
Spot prawns are so beloved in Vancouver they have an entire festival to celebrate the weeks they are in season. Sara learns fascinating facts about the critters from a local commercial fisherman, then joins a Vancouver home cook to prepare a spot prawn risotto. Prawns are also on the menu at the other end of the continent in Miami where a Cuban grandmother shows Sara her recipe for camarones enchilados after a spirited food tour of the city's legendary Calle Ocho neighborhood.
Test cook Bryan Roof hits the road to Oregon and makes Grilled Mussels for host Julia Collin Davison. Toni Tipton-Martin celebrates the Texas Shrimp Diva. And test cook Lawman Johnson prepares One-Pot Shrimp Piccata Pasta for host Bridget Lancaster.
Test cook Joe Gitter fires up the grill and makes Bridget Lancaster a delicious Grilled Flank Steak. Science expert Dan Souza explains why cooking some meat to medium makes them more tender. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews aluminum foil. And test cook Maggie Zhu makes host Julia Collin Davison Chili Crisp Noodles.
Dive into the rich tapestry of New Mexico, starting in Albuquerque and ending in Ruidoso on a New Mexico road trip, featuring cultural centers, outdoor adventures, and regional flavors. Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and National Hispanic Cultural Center for art and indigenous cuisine. Explore historic Old Town Plaza and soar up high in a hot air balloon, before a farm to table dining experience at Los Poblanos. Venture outside the city to Ruidoso for outdoor adventures in the Lincoln National Forest, including a visit to the Smokey Bear Historical Park and insight into the history of the Mescalero Apache Tribe. This episode highlights New Mexico's blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
Set in a Silicon Valley "hacker house," THE DREAMERS AND I explores how innovative and disruptive ideas are incubated, nurtured and all too often shattered. The film follows three immigrant entrepreneurs trying to make their high-tech dreams come true: Carlos de la Lama-Noriega (Madrid), who started a hacker house that offers an affordable, welcoming live/work community to migrants like material scientist Habibe Turfan (Istanbul) and A.I. creator Lucas Gonzalez (Seville). Inspired by how similar the battle to start a business and produce a documentary can be, filmmaker Kenji Yamamoto becomes the story's fourth character, joining Carlos, Habibe and Lucas in their Sisyphean struggles of self-doubt, financial ruin and endangered marriages. At first, Kenji thought his characters' failures or successes would define the film but discovered that it is about something deeper: what happens when dreams and reality collide.
Get wowed by shocking finds from Shelburne Museum, including a 1999 Pokemon Card collection, Winold Reiss Morning Star mixed-media art, ca. 1934 and a Raymond Yard platinum & diamond Ring, ca. 1940. Guess the find that's up to $100,000!
Kate, Princess of Wales and future Queen of England, has a nation's hopes resting on her shoulders. Beginning her life as a commoner and marrying into royalty is a journey straight from a fairytale. But what will it mean when she finally becomes Queen Consort? And how will it affect the way she carries out her royal duties? Mixing stunning archival footage with fascinating insights and interviews, KATE: A QUEEN FOR THE FUTURE is a heart-warming celebration of a figure who embodies the timeless grace of royalty while forging a path of her own.
intimately familiar with the millenia-old works of their ancestors. to the Lacandon Maya. Alongside archaeologists, they have become world's most intriguing and best-preserved archaeological sites, home forests in the highlands. Within those forests lie some of the mostly with tropical rainforest in the lowlands and coniferous A century ago, Mexico's southeasternmost state, Chiapas, was covered
Journey to Grayson County, Virginia, where Mount Rogers rises high, music runs deep, and craftsmanship, tradition, and community endure. From old-time fiddles and handmade guitars to storied basketball legacies and close-knit towns, this episode explores how people, place, and pride continue to define what home truly means.
California's Santa Monica Mountains. France to his hometown of Topanga, California in Southern span the globe from Ethiopia and along the banks of the Lot River in Rosendo introduces viewers to the Wonderful World of Markets, which celebration, in this commemorative episode Steppin' Out host Joseph As part of his public television and CreateTV 20th anniversary
Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula. After enjoying the charming old port town of Nafplio, we'll time-trip through the ruins of Olympia, take center stage at the remarkably preserved theater at Epidauros, and explore the ancient capital of Mycenae. Then we'll wander off the beaten path along the rustic, rough-and-tumble Mani Peninsula, relax in the idyllic beach town of Kardymli and marvel at Greece's Rock of Gibraltar: the fortress town of Monemvasia.
Getting up to date in London, we jog with locals in Hyde Park, marvel at cultural treasures in the Victoria and Albert Museum, and nibble through a trendy East End food tour before luxuriating over afternoon tea. Then we celebrate London's regeneration as it turns industrial wastelands into inviting commercial zones and skyscrapers come with "garden in the sky" viewing platforms.
County Mayo is the birthplace of Michael's grandfather. He drives to Achill Island to follow the life of Grainuaile (Grace O Malley - The Pirate Queen). From there it's on to Westport House, a gorgeous mansion built on the site of the Pirate Queen's former castle. The trail leads across the wild coast of Achill to discuss peat-harvesting on this boggy isle, tales of maritime legends, and to hear the slow airs of Joanie Madden. Michael stops at the North Mayo Genealogy Center at Enniscoe outside the town of Ballina to learn about his ancestry, and sings a song that was popular in Ireland during the time his great grandfather lived in Mayo.
For thirty years, camera operators in Kenya have followed one incredible pride of lions. The fates and fortunes of this family have been broadcast worldwide and touched the lives of millions. Now for the first time, the story of the lioness at the heart of this dynasty is being told. Hers is an epic tale of strength and survival in a place where lions and humans are increasingly at odds. This groundbreaking film introduces a new form of natural history storytelling. For the first time, her life will be told in 360 degrees by those who filmed her, those who protected her and those who wanted her dead. Bibi is more than just a lion. She is a powerful symbol of nature's fight for survival in a crowded world
This feature film documents a completely original set of events about a contemporary game-changing "call to action" that features unprecedented access from one of the world's most iconic leaders: Pope Francis. The storyline interweaves the lives of 5 principal characters on a voyage of discovery; which is both an adventure of the mind as well as the body. These life changing experiences raises questions about how science and spirituality are vital to solving perhaps the biggest globally defining issue of our time: climate change.
Baratunde explores the hottest place on Earth and finds it is remarkably full of life. Meet an ultra-marathoner who runs in the brutal heat of summer, the mayor of a town of one, and an elder of the Timbisha Shoshone tribe.
Baratunde ventures into the wilds of Idaho to explore its evolving outdoor culture. He finds ranchers and backcountry pilots sharing the wilderness with newly resettled refugees and sees how climate change is impacting an age-old salmon fishery.
California's Santa Monica Mountains. France to his hometown of Topanga, California in Southern span the globe from Ethiopia and along the banks of the Lot River in Rosendo introduces viewers to the Wonderful World of Markets, which celebration, in this commemorative episode Steppin' Out host Joseph As part of his public television and CreateTV 20th anniversary
County Mayo is the birthplace of Michael's grandfather. He drives to Achill Island to follow the life of Grainuaile (Grace O Malley - The Pirate Queen). From there it's on to Westport House, a gorgeous mansion built on the site of the Pirate Queen's former castle. The trail leads across the wild coast of Achill to discuss peat-harvesting on this boggy isle, tales of maritime legends, and to hear the slow airs of Joanie Madden. Michael stops at the North Mayo Genealogy Center at Enniscoe outside the town of Ballina to learn about his ancestry, and sings a song that was popular in Ireland during the time his great grandfather lived in Mayo.
Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings." In this episode, Rick Steves explores three historic capitals of Iran: Persepolis, with its splendid monuments; Shiraz, with the tombs of Iran's most beloved poets; and Esfahan, with its extraordinary mosques and endearing people.
The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. We'll tour the must-sees of ancient Athens, including the Parthenon, Agora, and amazing National Archaeological Museum. We'll take the fast-paced pulse of the modern city, but waste no time getting to my favorite side trip destinations: the ruins of the mystical oracle at Delphi, and a fast boat to the romantic, traffic-free Isle of Hydra.
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
Explore how craft is intertwined with our nation's defining principles. Featuring Robert L. Lynch, Sammy Little, Smithsonian Institution museums, Harvey Pratt, the Veterans History Project, Eudorah Moore and Berea College Student Craft.
Experience the triumph of the first moon landing, witnessed by the largest TV audience in history. But dreams of space dramatically intersect with dreams of democracy, raising questions of national priorities and national identity.
Katie Lila creates a display for the Bloomsday Race, plus surprises a special participant.
NC communities like Jackson, Richmond and Alamance counties have created groundbreaking methods that could transform public safety nationwide. Learn how social workers in Sylva are revolutionizing crisis response, how Richmond Community College created the most cutting-edge 911 dispatcher training hub in the state and how a farm program in Graham offers hope for women leaving incarceration.
Test cook Joe Gitter fires up the grill and makes Bridget Lancaster a delicious Grilled Flank Steak. Science expert Dan Souza explains why cooking some meat to medium makes them more tender. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews aluminum foil. And test cook Maggie Zhu makes host Julia Collin Davison Chili Crisp Noodles.
Test cook Bryan Roof hits the road to Oregon and makes Grilled Mussels for host Julia Collin Davison. Toni Tipton-Martin celebrates the Texas Shrimp Diva. And test cook Lawman Johnson prepares One-Pot Shrimp Piccata Pasta for host Bridget Lancaster.
Learn how Princess Margaret's life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed the western world during the 20th century, and redefined society's image of the modern princess.
Peek in on Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones at the start of their married life. They're happy to ride the wave of a cultural and sexual revolution that's transforming Britain, but a more open society may spell trouble for the monarchy.
memorable night. fortunes. In Paris, there is a trip to the Moulin Rouge for a villain whose journeys on the legendary train transformed his The train rolls out and heads east, past the home of a forgotten
In Australia's Northern Territory, gorgeous sandy beaches, delicious food, and iconic animals come together to give visitors the quintessential Australian experience. Samantha receives a traditional Aboriginal welcome to the "top end" of Australia in an oceanfront ceremony that includes a song of friendship, a didgeridoo performance, and native dance. "Auntie Cindy" teaches her how to make damper bread in the campfire and proudly shares the fact that Aboriginal Australians are the oldest continuous civilization on earth. Later, Sam visits a gallery dedicated to Aboriginal art and learns traditional weaving techniques from the artists there. She ends her day with a festive trip to the Mindil Beach Sunset Market where she samples exotic food, enjoys live music, cracks a whip, and applauds with the locals as the sun dips into Darwin Bay. Next, it's off to the bush for Samantha as she encounters wallabies, takes an airboat ride into big crocodile territory, and ends the day indulging in the 5-star accommodations of the Finniss River Lodge. The adventure continues in Litchfield National Park where she marvels at termite mounds more than 20-feet tall and takes a bush walk through the rainforest to discover fruit bats, edible ants, and a magnificent waterfall-fed swimming spot that is too pretty to miss. Back in Darwin, Samantha tours the Cenotaph War Memorial and relates the story of Darwin's strategic importance as the connection point for a telegraph line that connected Australia to the rest of the world, as well as the Japanese attack on Darwin Harbor during World War II. With its proximity to Southeast Asia, Darwin is home to a rich tapestry of food influences and Sam explores a local favorite at the restaurant ELLA where she samples the insanely delicious food of Chef Minoli De Silva. Sam caps off her adventure with a trip to the Deck Chair Cinema where she takes in the ocean views and delightful atmosphere of Darwin before settling in to watch a film under the stars.
Explore two North Carolina institutions still going strong after 150 years: New Bern Fire-Rescue and Buchanan's Store. At New Bern Firemen's Museum, learn how the historic fire service was shaped by rivalries,the Great Fire of 1922 and Hurricane Florence. Then, enjoy a visit to Buchanan's Store, a community hub since 1878 and a one-stop shop for generations of locals and visitors to Kerr Lake.
gratitude to being invited to the party! festivities open a window into a people's soul and celebrates his of Festivals. He illustrates that these modern and ancient episode, Steppin' Out host Joseph Rosendo shares his Wonderful World In this commemorative 20th anniversary public television and CreateTV
The product of earthquakes, the mighty Sierra Nevada mountain range influences much of California's weather and produces most if its water. Tectonic geologist Eldridge Moores helps host David Yetman decipher the mysteries of the range's origins and describes the Sierras' importance.