Dec 29 Watch 7:36 How the long history of not being taken seriously affects women in power today By PBS News Hour The way women operate today in the public sphere is not too different from how they did in the literature of Homer or the Middle Ages, says Mary Beard, a leading feminist and expert in ancient history. Beard joins Jeffrey… Continue watching
Dec 29 Watch 9:13 Tune into these artists for the soundtrack of 2017 By PBS News Hour We look back at the year’s best offerings in music, from Kendrick Lamar’s fourth album “DAMN.” to breakout artist Margo Price’s “All American Made.” Jeffrey Brown sits down with Ann Powers of NPR and Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles… Continue watching
Dec 29 Watch 2:41 The practical reasons to welcome poetry into our lives By PBS News Hour Whether it’s simply to enliven our day or help us bear a heartache, great poetry can add balance and beauty to our over-connected and over-tweeted lives. Stephen Kloepfer offers his humble opinion on ow poetry elevates our lives. Continue watching
Dec 29 Add the nutmeg, hold the booze for these holiday-inspired drinks By Jenny Marder “Not everyone drinks,” says Torrence Swain, head bartender at Washington D.C.'s Bourbon Steak restaurant. “And everyone should have something special.”… Continue reading
Dec 29 These are 4 of the most bingeable TV shows of 2017 By Patty Gorena Morales With the ever-expanding streaming landscape, there are simply too many bingeable TV shows to keep track of. Here is a short guide to 2017's best shows. Continue reading
Dec 29 Here are 7 of the best films of 2017 By Patty Gorena Morales Two film critics share their favorite films of the year, including "The Post," "Lady Bird" and "Get Out."… Continue reading
Dec 29 Listen to these 12 great albums of 2017 By Elizabeth Flock 2017 saw a slew of big pop and hip-hop records, a number of breakout female singer-songwriters and all-girl bands, and the return of beloved 60's soul artist Don Bryant and pop star Kesha. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 3:28 This choir finds harmony in different faiths By PBS News Hour The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir brings together musicians and singers from at least 13 faiths and various backgrounds in order to inspire and unite. Three members offer their Brief but Spectacular take on getting along, having faith and healing through… Continue watching
Dec 28 The timeless Old Fashioned never needs reinventing By Erica R. Hendry There are some habits that aren’t worth breaking. This traditional whiskey or bourbon drink is 200 years old by some accounts. Continue reading
Dec 28 Who fights for public art in the face of gentrification? By Jennifer Hijazi Street and public art is increasingly at risk of destruction as neighborhoods develop and gentrify. But new case law could protect public art in courts. Continue reading