Jul 09 Watch Hunter Discusses Reshaping 'Shopworn' Language Paul Hunter, a poet, musician, instrument-maker, teacher, and editor and publisher, has produced letterpress books and broadsides under the imprint of Wood Works Press in Seattle. He talks about his works. Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch Live Earth Concert To Serve as Call for Action Hundreds of music stars are expected to perform at the Live Earth concert over the weekend, which is set to draw attention to the world's environmental problems. A Rolling Stone editor discusses the cultural impact of the show. Continue watching
Jul 04 Gregory Djanikian Reads 'Geography Lesson' and Other Poems Poet Gregory Djanikian reads his poem 'Geography Lesson' and others, reflecting his examination of history, place and heritage. Continue reading
Jul 04 Gregory Djanikian Celebrates Family Picnics and 'Great Melting Pot' of Language Poet Gregory Djanikian, director of the creative writing program at the University of Pennsylvania, reads a poem about how immigrants "might contribute to the great melting pot of the English language."… Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch Poet Celebrates Family Picnics and 'Great Melting Pot' of Language Poet Gregory Djanikian, director of the creative writing program at the University of Pennsylvania, reads a poem about how immigrants "might contribute to the great melting pot of the English language."… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch Museum's Contemporary Addition Sparks Mixed Response The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo., recently opened an architecturally unique addition that has prompted a range of reactions. The NewsHour presents a report. Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch Churches Providing Sanctuary for Illegal Immigrants Churches and other faith-based groups in Chicago are providing housing and other resources for illegal immigrants in defiance of federal laws. The NewsHour reports on how these churches are part of a larger sanctuary movement in America. Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch Author Husseini Discusses Latest Book Khaled Husseini, author of the best-selling novel "Kite Runner," talks about his latest book, "A Thousand Splendid Suns," which focuses on life for women in Afghanistan. Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch Critic Analyzes Sopranos Finale HBO drama "The Sopranos" ended its final season Sunday night. Television critic Alan Sepinwall describes the mixed reactions to the unusual ending and impact the show had on other programs. Continue watching