Jan 23 Watch Essay: The American West Richard Rodriguez admires paintings of the American West. Continue watching
Jan 20 Maya Angelou’s “On the Pulse of the Morning” By PBS News Hour Arkansas-native and poet Maya Angelou read her poem entitled "The Rock Cries Out To Us Today" at the 1993 inauguration of Bill Clinton. Continue reading
Jan 20 Poetry by Robert Frost By PBS News Hour In 1961, poet Robert Frost read his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of John Kennedy. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch Bill Clinton’s Favorite Poem Bill Clinton reads his favorite poem: "Concord Hymn" by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Continue watching
Jan 10 Watch Conversation: Jimmy Carter Gwen Ifill talks with former President Jimmy Carter about his new book. Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch A New Year’s Day Poem Former poet laureate Robert Pinsky reads a poem marking the end of the 20th century. Continue watching
Oct 11 "Dr. Laura" Schlessinger Apologizes Syndicated radio and television host "Dr. Laura" Schlessinger apologized with a full-page newspaper ad today for her "poorly chosen" words about homosexuals. Continue reading
Sep 22 "Dr. Laura" Production Halts Paramount has suspended production of radio host "Dr. Laura" Schlessinger's television program, just two weeks after its debut. Continue reading
Sep 13 "Dr. Laura" Debuts "Dr. Laura" Schlessinger's syndicated television show debuted across the country this week, amid protests from gay rights activists and the departure of another sponsor. Continue reading