Jul 26 Watch Kay Ryan Discusses New Collection of Poems Award-winning poet Kay Ryan describes her writing process as "self imposed emergencies." She reads some selections from her new collection, "The Niagara River."… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch Humanitarian Aid Efforts in Lebanon Continue on Slow Path International agencies are providing relief aid to the estimated 700,000 Lebanese civilians displaced by the recent crisis. Israel opened four humanitarian corridors into Lebanon on Tuesday for relief agencies to provide food and medicine to those in need. Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch Mexicans React to Immigration Crisis in America Ray Suarez reports on the Mexican perspective on the border crisis with the United States. Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch Essay Explores Origin of ‘The Bottom Line’ Essayist Roger Rosenblatt shares some "bottom line" thoughts on American culture and profit. Continue watching
Jul 06 New York, Georgia Courts Deal Setbacks to Gay Marriage By PBS News Hour Top courts in New York and Georgia ruled independently Thursday that gay marriage is not allowed under their states' laws. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch The U.S. Interstate System Turns Fifty The U.S. interstate system began in 1956, fulfilling the dream of Dwight Eisenhower, who spoke of it to Congress a year earlier. The interstate has transformed the American landscape and U.S. commerce. An author discusses the role the nation's highways… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch The One Percent Doctrine Ron Suskind discusses his new book, "The One Percent Doctrine," which examines the Bush administration's decision-making following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Continue watching
Jul 02 Mexico Presidential Election Too Close to Call By PBS News Hour Mexico's presidential election was too close to call Sunday evening with a conservative party candidate tied in exit polls with a leftist contender running on an anti-poverty message. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch Clarence Page Reflects on the Power of Uncle Tom’s Cabin Essayist Clarence Page reflects on Uncle Tom's Cabin, the classic novel and the historic landmark. Continue watching
Jun 28 Songwriter Leonard Cohen Discusses Fame, Poetry and Getting Older Poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has achieved almost iconic status amidst a huge global fan club. His music, which was especially popular in the 70s and 80s, is famous for its emotionally rich and poetic lyrics. His work is… Continue reading