Jun 02 Watch 9:47 Why Sting challenges himself to push his artistry into new forms By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Jackson Hudgins, Hunter Bonaparte Sting’s music is known around the world. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 100 million records, first as the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for The Police, and later as a solo artist. Now, as… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 4:32 Journalist discusses the ripple effects of extremism on a small American town By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane Journalist Michael Edison Hayden has spent years tracking extremism in America. His new book, “Strange People on the Hill,” follows what happened when a far-right group moved its headquarters to a small town in rural West Virginia. Amna Nawaz spoke… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 3:10 A Brief But Spectacular take on cooking with pride By Brief But Spectacular From Michelin-starred kitchens to guest starring on Sesame Street, chef Melissa King has done it all, including breaking records on "Top Chef." She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on food, identity and the family recipes behind her debut book,… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 6:43 'The Hero Next Door' highlights overlooked sacrifices of service members By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold For more than two decades, Martha Raddatz has reported from the front lines of America's wars, bearing witness to courage under unimaginable circumstances. In her new book, the veteran ABC News journalist turns her attention to the service members, families… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 5:50 Mahjong thriving as players embrace community and connection By Deema Zein, Veronica Vela, Maea Lenei Buhre Once a pastime viewed by some as old-fashioned, the game of mahjong is having a moment. In recent years, players of all ages have been strategizing and socializing at mahjong tables from coast to coast. Deema Zein reports on the… Continue watching
May 28 Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The Power to the People festival is set for Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland. It will focus on "freedom, justice, equality and rock ’n’ roll," and a portion of the proceeds will benefit VoteRiders and HeadCount. Continue reading
May 28 Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Artists disputed Wednesday's announcement. A Freedom 250 spokesperson did not immediately respond Thursday to a request for comment. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Conan O'Brien delivers Harvard commencement address By Michael Casey, Associated Press Comedian and television host Conan O’Brien entertained Harvard University graduates at their commencement Thursday, mixing offbeat humor and political jokes with more reflective commentary about empathy and humility at a time when the Ivy League school is in the Trump… Continue reading
May 27 Watch 8:51 Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf on bringing 'Death of a Salesman' back to Broadway By Jeff Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport "Death of a Salesman" tells the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman chasing the American Dream but never quite able to reach it. Now, the classic is back on Broadway in a new production that underscores the play’s enduring… Continue watching
May 27 Watch 3:54 New museum spotlights Thaddeus Stevens' abolitionist legacy By Liz McKenna, Sebastian Pilarte, Aliyah Tyson, Alina Rakiewicz, Victor Fernandez, Marie Cusick Civil War-era Congressman Thaddeus Stevens was a fierce abolitionist and advocate for racial equality. His life and legacy are now being celebrated in a new museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Liz McKenna of our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting… Continue watching