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Archived Chats

Read and comment on past conversations with our special guests

Chef and Television Host Lidia Maticchio Bastianich

Join world-renowned chef, restaurateur, and host of the Emmy-nominated show “Lidia’s Italy” for a live chat about holiday cooking. Lidia brings her signature family-style cooking tips just in time for Thanksgiving.

NOVA's Becoming Human Experts

NOVA’s “Becoming Human” series unearths how our earliest ancestors have shaped the way we all live today – join the conversation about what makes us human and who’s who in evolution with Paleoanthropologist Rick Potts and filmmaker Graham Townsley.

Latin Music U.S.A.'s Bobby Sanabria, Latin Jazz Musician & Historian

Join Latin jazz musician Bobby Sanabria in a conversation about a new documentary series that offers a fresh take on our musical history, reaching across five decades and across musical genres to portray the rich mix of sounds created by Latinos and embraced by all.

Paul Barnes, Editor of "The National Parks"

Paul Barnes, Editor of the documentary series "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," joins us for a live chat. Ask the award winning editor about his role in the project, as well as his extensive professional career.

Dayton Duncan, Co-Producer & Writer of "The National Parks"

Dayton Duncan, Co-Producer and Writer of "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" joins us for a live chat to discuss the making of the epic six-part series. The documentary traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years. The film comes to PBS in Fall 2009.

Ken Burns, Documentary Filmmaker

Ken Burns joins us to discuss "National Parks: America's Best Idea," airing this fall. Chat with the award-winning filmmaker about his past work and current projects.

Michael Kirk, Producer of FRONTLINE's "Breaking the Bank"

FRONTLINE's “Breaking the Bank” reveals the inside story of two banks at the heart of the financial crisis—Bank of America and Merrill Lynch—the rocky merger, and the government's new role in taking over the American banking system. Join a live discussion with producer Michael Kirk.

Michael Thompson, advisor to "Raising Boys"

Best-selling author Michael Thompson, Ph.D. and advisor to PBS Parents' Guide to Raising Boys answers your questions about helping young boys grow up with confidence and emotional strength. Join the live chat to discuss the challenges boys face and the resources available for parents and educators.

Julianna Brannum, Co-Producer of "Wounded Knee"

The last of We Shall Remain's five-part series, Wounded Knee, describes the 1973 occupation of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Ask co-producer Julianna Brannum about the powerful film in a live chat.

Fabien Cousteau of "Ocean Adventures"

Fabien Cousteau, third-generation oceanographer and key member of the expedition team on Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures, will join us to answer your questions live on Earth Day.