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PBS Parents
Wed Feb. 08, 2012
Serve up a little slice of heaven and share this soft, sweet angel food cake with fresh raspberry sauce. Continue
PBS Food
Mon Feb. 06, 2012
Find out how Jamie Lothridge became a famous food blogger while teaching full-time. Continue
PBS Parents
Tue Feb. 07, 2012
This month and beyond, we encourage you to spend time with your child celebrating the countless contributions of African Americans. Start with these simple ideas. Continue
PBS Presents
Mon Jan. 23, 2012
In celebration of this year's Black History Month, PBS will showcase an expansive lineup of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African Americans. From the abolition of slavery to the rise of the black power movement, these programs take a profound look into a variety of historical events and individuals. Continue
Independent Lens
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
In 2006, thousands of new electric cars were purposely destroyed by the same auto companies that built them. Today, fewer than six years later, the electric car is back ... with a vengeance. Continue
PBS Food
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
Check out four Valentine's Day themed recipes for a romantic meal. Continue
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
In Tennessee, young Christian teachers in Memphis public schools are trying to get poor children on track to college. "Our Christian faith," says David Montague, director of the Memphis Teacher Residency program, "informs our belief that every child can learn." Continue
PBS NewsHour
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
Under mounting pressure, the Obama administration today proposed an "accommodation" to a mandate that religious groups cover employee birth control free-of-charge. Continue
America Revealed
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
Yul Kwon, host of America Revealed, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the series. He tells about some of his favorite moments, shares the insights he gleaned during production, and explains why America Revealed was tougher than the reality series, Survivor. Continue
America Revealed
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
A converted warehouse in Brooklyn may house manufacturing’s new frontier. MakerBot is a company producing desktop 3D printers at a relatively low price. The printers use plastic to “print” three-dimensional objects -- anything from machine parts to toy planes. Enthusiasts say it’s reduced the cost of failure, encouraging innovation and democratizing production. Continue
PBS Food
Thu Feb. 09, 2012
PBS viewers strut their culinary prowess in this collection of healthy recipe contest winners. Continue
PBS NewsHour
Mon Feb. 06, 2012
Catholic leaders are pushing back against a new Department of Health and Human Services ruling requiring employers who offer health insurance to provide contraception free of charge. While churches are exempt from the rules, Catholic hospitals and universities must comply. Betty Ann Bowser reports on the controversy. Continue
Independent Lens
Thu Feb. 02, 2012
A feminist before the term was invented, Daisy Bates refused to accept her assigned place in society. Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock tells the story of her life and public support of nine black students who registered to attend an all-white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas, which culminated in a crisis - pitting a president against a governor and a community against itself. Continue
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
The Obama administration made a significant change in its policy on insurance coverage of contraception by religiously affiliated organizations. Watch a conversation with managing editor Kim Lawton about the revised policy. Continue
To The Contrary
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
Actress Octavia Spencer and singer Adele speak out about comments and criticism over their plus size figures. Continue
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
"We don't want a religious state," says Muslim Brotherhood member of parliament Ossama Yassin. "We want a modern, civil, democratic state belonging to the people." Continue
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
Madeleine L'Engle, who is Episcopalian, wrote widely about religion, science, art, theology, fantasy, faith, good, and evil, and she was a writer-in-residence at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City. She is the author of "A Wrinkle in Time," a popular young adult science-fiction novel. Continue
America Revealed
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
From the grandstand of Daytona International Speedway, you might think oil and gas rule the racetrack, but NASCAR has made significant steps to address their energy consumption. NASCAR champion Greg Biffle makes a pit stop with Yul to talk about the racing association’s green initiatives. Continue
America Revealed
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
An integral part of any Easter basket is a box of marshmallow Peeps. Each Peep chick is hatched at the Pennsylvania-based Just Born factory from November to February –in time to hit store shelves for the Easter rush. But what happens on the factory floor the rest of the year? We tour the candy company to see how manufacturers deal with seasonal shifts. Continue
America Revealed
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
From the grandstand of Daytona International Speedway, you might think oil and gas rule the racetrack, but NASCAR has made significant steps to address their energy consumption. NASCAR champion Greg Biffle makes a pit stop with Yul to talk about the racing association’s green initiatives. Continue
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