Arts May 05 New book explores cultural forces at play in the 1970’s, and how they influenced America A new book argues the 1970's was a moment when TV, movies, and music all shifted into a new gear, changing the cultural landscape in ways that continue to today. Jeffrey Brown has a conversation with author Ron Brownstein about…
Arts May 04 What Breonna Taylor’s name and image is teaching America about Black lives A year and a half after the police killing of Breonna Taylor during a raid of her home, no one has been charged in her death. Now her life, death, and the larger questions they raise about policing, and the…
Arts May 04 Remembering the legend of dance, ballet star Jacques d’Amboise We take a moment to look back at the career of dancer Jacques d’Amboise, who died Sunday at age 86 in his Manhattan home following complications from a stroke. His work with the New York City Ballet, on film and…
Arts Apr 22 ‘It was like freedom:’ How a camp for disabled children changed lives Can summer camp change the world? The documentary “Crip Camp” makes the case that one particular camp impacted the lives not only of the young people there but the culture at large, through the fight for disability rights. The film,…
Arts Apr 19 ‘A lesson in authenticity:’ Andra Day reflects on the experience of playing Billie Holiday The new film "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday" takes on the life of "Lady Day," the great Billie Holiday. And the woman playing her — Andra Day — is winning raves of her own with a nomination for best…
Arts Apr 15 How the 2008 economic crisis created a ‘new wandering tribe’ of seasonal workers The latest selection for our “Now Read This” book club, Jessica Bruder’s “Nomadland,” documents a growing phenomenon in the country — a "wandering tribe" of seasonal workers. It has inspired a new movie of the same name. The film was…
Arts Apr 08 How Gabby Giffords is using music to rewire her brain after being shot President Joe Biden reached out to, and fist-bumped, former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords at the White House Rose Garden Thursday -- A moment to mark a new push to curb gun violence. Giffords was shot in the head in 2011,…
Education Apr 07 Balancing in-person and virtual learning during the pandemic takes toll on teachers Roughly 80 percent of K-12 teachers and staff in the U.S. are now at least partially vaccinated. But educators in many districts are still expected to teach students both in-person and online, and stress remains high for some. Jeffrey Brown…
Arts Apr 06 Theater tools help these students accept different perspectives In a moment marked by deep political and cultural divides, a program named "In Your Shoes" looks to harness tricks of the stage to step into the shoes of others and help students understand different perspectives. Jeffrey Brown has the…
Arts Apr 02 New Mexico inmates connect with Ernest Hemingway’s life and work A new documentary series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick called "Hemingway" premieres Monday on PBS. It's about one of America’s most famous and influential writers. In New Mexico, an unusual audience is watching, reading, and writing along. Jeffrey Brown…