Jun 02 Watch 6:09 50 years later, a reporter recalls the 6-Day War – and the Israeli-Palestinian tensions that remain By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 02 5 great reads to give to new graduates By Meredith P. Garretson Stumped on a gift? Try one of these recommendations from The Book Cellar in Chicago. Continue reading
Jun 01 The longtime voice of Wonder Woman speaks By Justin Scuiletti One of the longest-running voices of Wonder Woman is actress Susan Eisenberg, who was first heard as the superhero in the 2001 animated series “Justice League” and sequel series “Justice League Unlimited.” Eisenberg shared her thoughts on the new "Wonder… Continue reading
Jun 01 Twitter Chat: 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' at 50 By Lora Strum The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” shattered genre norms when it first came on the music scene a half-century ago. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 3:52 Celebrities and leaders share life lessons with the Class of 2017 By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, if it's graduation season, then it means that politicians, actors and industry leaders are imparting sage advice and some humor to college grads around the country. We listen in to commencement speeches… Continue watching
May 31 Here's the scoop on the new Joe Biden ice cream flavor By Meredith P. Garretson This graduation was extra sweet for former Vice President Joe Biden. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 8:13 Louise Erdrich and Emma Straub share summer reads you won't want to put down By PBS News Hour Whether you open a book on a sunny beach, or prefer staying up late while glued to a page-turner, we tend to look forward to our summer reading. Jeffrey Brown gets suggestions from two writers who also own their own… Continue watching
May 29 How to savor a perfect summer day, in verse By Elizabeth Flock Dungy's new collection of poetry asks us, in spite of the pain or difficulty of being human today, to find joy and vibrancy in our experiences. Continue reading
May 28 A brother's death brought 'emotional challenge' and pain to Gregg Allman's life of music By Michael D. Regan "He was the survivor when so many had fallen and I think there was some survivor’s guilt that came with that. I think there was some sense of purpose that came with that."… Continue reading
May 28 Watch 6:14 How 'Sgt. Pepper's' shaped a musical era By PBS News Hour "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," one of the most influential albums of all time, turns 50 this week. Its 13 tracks, including "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and “A Day in the Life,” reinvented albums as works of… Continue watching