Nov 26 Watch 3:42 An artist hopes the stories of our treasured objects can help us understand each other By Maya Trabulsi, KPBS What objects give meaning to our lives? Kerianne Quick, artist in residence at San Diego’s New Americans Museum, spent a year researching people’s treasured possessions -- and the stories behind them -- for an innovative project in which she preserves… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 6:39 David Rubenstein's take on what American history can teach our politicians In 2013, billionaire investor, businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein set out an ambitious plan to moderate conversations with prominent historians before an audience of bipartisan lawmakers. The goal: help members of Congress become more knowledgeable about the past -- so… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 5:34 How art can help people with Alzheimer's enjoy the moment By Kate McDonald Nearly 6 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease, and the number continues to rise. For many, this terminal diagnosis represents the start of a life with limitations. But as a program called Contemporary Journeys shows, it's a life that… Continue watching
Nov 25 What do trees mean to you? Here are 12 ways trees shaped readers' lives By Elizabeth Flock “In my day-to-day life, I often take the trees around me for granted."… Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 3:56 Comedy writers Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel's Brief But Spectacular take on late night Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel write for the show “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and perform regularly on the long-running comedy program. But although humor is their livelihood, identifying the line between entertaining and offending an audience is no laughing… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 8:22 How Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys got into character for Mister Rogers movie By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” out Friday, examines the life and career of Fred Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers from the beloved children’s television program seen for decades on PBS. Jeffrey Brown sits down with Tom… Continue watching
Nov 22 WATCH: Tom Hanks on how he became Mister Rogers By Jeffrey Brown, Joshua Barajas Tom Hanks plays Rogers in the new film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” which centers on the friendship between the namesake of the long-running PBS TV series and his real-life journalist friend Tom Junod. Continue reading
Nov 22 'Breaking Away' was this actor's breakout role. Fans say it changed their lives, too By Elizabeth Flock “This film is about humanity,” Christopher said. “I don’t see movies anymore that are just centered on people, and the so-called small problems that we all have.”… Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 2:57 Trump honors the arts and humanities, after a strained history By Jeffrey Brown For more than three decades, the president annually bestowed one of the highest honors in the world of arts. But the National Medals of Arts and Humanities have not been awarded since President Trump took office -- until Thursday, when… Continue watching
Nov 21 WATCH: Trump presents National Medals of Arts and Humanities Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, singer and musician Alison Krauss and mystery writer James Patterson are among the artists and philanthropists being honored by President Donald Trump for their contributions to the arts or the humanities, the first recipients of prestigious… Continue reading