Oct 27 Watch Philip Roth Discusses Latest Novel The Plot Against America By PBS News Hour Jeffrey Brown talks with author Philip Roth about his latest novel, "The Plot Against America," in part one of a two-part interview. Continue watching
Oct 21 U.S. Army Reservist Sentenced to Eight Years for Prison Abuse In the most severe sentence yet to stem from the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, a judge sentenced U.S. Staff Sergeant Ivan "Chip" Frederick to eight years in prison at a court martial in Baghdad on Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch Ted Kooser A conversation with America's newest poet laureate, Ted Kooser. Continue watching
Oct 15 U.S. Requires New Warning on Antidepressants for Children Antidepressants must now have a "black box" warning after researchers linked the drugs to increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents, the Food and Drug Administration announced Friday. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch Acting White Essayist Clarence Page talks about the ramifications of using the term "acting white" and about taking personal responsibility. Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch Native Treasures The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian opened on the National Mall in Washington Tuesday as the first federal museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to Native American people and cultures. Arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown takes a look… Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch Living with Hurricanes As the Southeast prepares for a hurricane for the third time in fewer than five weeks, essayist Roger Rosenblatt considers the trials of living with this weather. Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch Senegalese Singer Youssou N’Dour Speaks About His Music and His Message Senegalese singer and songwriter Youssou N'Dour tries to create a more positive image of Islamic culture in Africa with his music. Jeffrey Brown speaks with N'Dour about his music and his message. Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch Richard Rodriquez Talks About His Surgery Essayist Richard Rodriguez talks about having surgery and becoming part of another America. Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch Divine Profits The Christian-related entertainment culture is growing in popularity and growing the profits it creates. Jeffrey Brown looks at the increasing cultural phenomenon. Continue watching