Mar 06 Watch Time Passing Essayist Richard Rodriguez of the Pacific News Service remembers a distinguished British actress and the world of "Upstairs/Downstairs."… Continue watching
Feb 28 Convictions in NYC Police Torture Case Overturned A federal appeals court in Manhattan threw out three police officers' obstruction-of-justice convictions in the Abner Louima torture case, citing insufficient evidence. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch A Beach of Their Own: California’s Beaches Essayist Anne Taylor Fleming considers California's beaches. Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch Grammy Soul Gwen Ifill looks at a new brand of soul music in the spotlight. Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch From the Ashes Essayist Richard Rodriguez of the Pacific News Service considers the power of memory. Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch Valentine’s Day Poem Former poet laureate Robert Pinsky reads a holiday poem by Emily Dickinson. Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky on the Winter Olympics Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky reads a William Wordsworth poem about the Olympics. Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch Follow the Leader Essayist Clarence Page of Chicago Tribune shares his thoughts on leadership in celebration of Black History Month. Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch Favorite Poem Project: “Minstrel Man,” by Langston Hughes A poetic tribute to Langston Hughes, who was born a hundred years ago Friday. Continue watching