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American Masters

Watch Eddie Vedder smash the stage and his microphone in this archival concert footage of one of Pearl Jam's rowdier stage performances where set to the song "Leash" from Vs., the band's second studio album. American Masters Pearl Jam Twenty premieres nationwide Friday, October 21, 2011 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) as part of the first PBS Arts Fall Festival. Continue

TTC Extra: Women and AIDS

To The Contrary

Women make up half the world's HIV infection, and adolescent girls are at particular risk. Experts at this week's International AIDS Conference experts call women an 'unfinished agenda' in the AIDS respose and urge action on education and treatment. See what our panelists think on this week's To The Contrary Extra. Continue

Strong!

Independent Lens

A formidable figure standing at 5'8" and weighing more than 300 pounds, Cheryl Haworth struggles to defend her champion status as her lifetime weightlifting career inches towards its inevitable end. Her journey as an elite athlete presents physical and personal challenges, including popular notions of power, strength, beauty, and health. Continue

July 20, 2012

To The Contrary

Marissa Mayer announced her new role as CEO of Yahoo this week, and then revealed she is six months pregnant; The State Department is teaming up with World Bank and Gallup to close the gender gap in data; The media darling talks about her new book, her road trip across the U.S. and the future for young women in the Republican party. Continue

Relationship Rescue: Bringing Back the Passion

Next Avenue

Bringing new activities and topics of discussion into a mature relationship can extend your years of marital happiness. Don’t be surprised if you begin to feel more content and connected than ever: It happens all the time. Continue

Arusi Persian Wedding

Global Voices

Iranian American filmmaker Marjan Tehrani chronicles her brother's return to Iran as he travels with his American wife to have a traditional Persian wedding and explore his lost heritage. Continue

An English Neurosurgeon in the Ukraine

Global Voices

In the early 1990s, British neurosurgeon Henry Marsh traveled to Kiev, Ukraine and was horrified by its medieval brain surgical procedures. The Emmy Award-winning film, The English Surgeon looks at the dilemmas of the doctor-patient relationship and the moral choices of modern medicine. Continue

TTC Extra: In Poor Taste

To The Contrary

Comedian Daniel Tosh's remark about rape jokes being funny draws controversy. Continue

Shadya

Global Voices

Shadya Zoabi, a charismatic 17-year-old karate world champion, strives to succeed on her own terms within her traditional Muslim village in northern Israel. Despite her father's support, she faces the challenge of balancing her dreams with her religious commitments and the culture's expectations. Continue

Preview: July 17th

History Detectives

HISTORY DETECTIVES roars into its 10th season with three stories devoted to rock ‘n’ roll. Continue

The Secret to Living the Life You Want

Next Avenue

The way you allocate your resources can help make your life turn out to be exactly as you hope — or very different from what you intend. Continue

Getting Married? 5 Rules for a Midlife Prenup

Next Avenue

If you're about to tie the knot in your 50s or 60s, you'll probably want to protect your assets — and children — with a prenuptial agreement. Continue

Antiquing in Philadelphia, PA - Preview

Market Warriors

Accompany the pickers as they search for costume jewelry at Philadelphia’s Phila Flea Market. 7/23/2012 Continue

TTC Extra: Dancing Around Controversy

To The Contrary

The Democratic National Committee is criticized for ads accusing GOP presidenital candidate Mitt Romney of "dancing around" issues with footage of his wife's horse. See what our panelists think on this week's To The Contrary Extra. Continue

How Online Volunteers Support Caregivers

Next Avenue

A new breed of volunteers: friends, relatives and total strangers are signing up to help caregivers via online communities. Continue

Tracing the Fate of Argentina's Disappeared

Global Voices

They dreamed of a revolution that would transform Argentina. But what exactly happened to this hopeful generation who suddenly “disappeared”? Thirty years after leaving his native country of Argentina, director Juan Mandelbaum discovers that a former college girlfriend was among the thousands abducted, tortured and “disappeared” during the country’s military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983. Continue

July 13, 2012

To The Contrary

The shocking video of an Afghan woman's execution by the Taliban. Then, a first for women and the Olympics? And, Behind the Headlines: BPA. A plastic by-product that's everywhere and rasing health concerns. Continue

Homeland: Immigration in America - Preview

Homeland: Immigration in America

Probe one of the nation’s most polarizing issues and a key topic in the 2012 election: immigration. 7/20/2012 Continue

Acrobat

Global Voices

Fabrice Champion, a young internationally renowned trapeze artist, hit another acrobat in mid-air during a show and was paralyzed. Following years of rehabilitation therapy, hopes lost and found, he returns to the circus as director and teacher. Continue

The Birth of Modern England - Preview