Nov 12 Watch 7:32 Why more media companies want in on the expensive 'streaming revolution' Media companies are spending billions to try to lock in Americans’ entertainment dollars, and on Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company took its efforts to the next level with the launch of Disney+. But with such a broad assortment of streaming… Continue watching
Nov 12 Disney suffers technical difficulties in launch of new streaming service By Associated Press The problems started a little before 7 a.m., according to downdetector.com, a website that tracks outages. It received more than 8,000 reports of difficulties, mostly with video streaming. Others reported problems logging in. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 7:11 With emphasis on arts, rural communities challenge national narrative of decline By Jeffrey Brown Americans have been drawn to rural areas in recent years partly due to the appeal of a higher quality of life. These regions have not traditionally been known as art hubs, but some residents say that trend is changing. Jeffrey… Continue watching
Nov 09 Watch 10:22 Graham Nash mines his catalog for some personal performances By Tom Casciato, Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo, Mori Rothman Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash has hits aplenty spanning his nearly six-decade career. But the 77-year-old singer-songwriter recently chose to perform a special run of shows featuring his lesser-known first two solo albums in their… Continue watching
Nov 09 Watch 5:12 Tidying guru Marie Kondo: kids can learn her methods, too By Megan Thompson, Steve W. Thompson Celebrity decluttering expert Marie Kondo has gained millions of fans with her famous folding techniques and advice to keep only things that “spark joy.” This past week, she put out her first children’s book, “Kiki and Jax: The Life-Changing Magic… Continue watching
Nov 09 Marie Kondo on how to fold children's clothing By Megan Thompson Mari Kondo has become something of a cult figure and a decluttering expert, known for her advice to only keep possessions that "spark joy." The mother of two young daughters believes that it's important to start teaching kids about keeping… Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 3:37 Scott Aukerman's Brief But Spectacular take on 'Between Two Ferns' Scott Aukerman helped launch one of the internet’s most popular talk show spoofs, “Between Two Ferns.” He explains the unexpected origin of the program, what his goal is with interviewing celebrities and how it feels to play an entertaining buffoon… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 8:09 Blockbuster da Vinci exhibition showcases the master's 'endless curiosity' By Jeffrey Brown, Frank Carlson The blockbuster exhibit of the year celebrates Leonardo da Vinci, 500 years after his death. People are flocking to the Louvre Museum in Paris to see the work of the master, who was born in Italy, died in France and… Continue watching
Nov 08 How veterans who write poetry can help bridge divides By James Dubinsky, The Conversation To better understand veterans' sacrifice, read their poems. Continue reading
Nov 08 Jane Fonda: 'Older women have always tended to be the bravest' By Joshua Barajas Jane Fonda spoke with the PBS NewsHour about getting arrested and being an older activist. “When you’re older, what have you got to lose?" she said. Continue reading