Arts Aug 28 National parks under strain from Trump's construction projects and political pressure By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams
Arts Aug 28 Watch 5:27 Riley Downing sings about the overlooked corners of American life in 'Landfill Poetry' Riley Downing is a founding member of The Deslondes, the New Orleans Americana band known for its earthy mix of country soul and roots music. Now on his second solo album, "Landfill Poetry," Downing turns stories from his days working… By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Kayan Taraporevala
Arts Aug 27 Watch 7:13 How the Mayo Clinic is using improv to engage dementia patients The medical community is trying many approaches to help push back against the advance of Alzheimer’s and dementia. One leading institution is taking a different and unconventional approach to supplement the traditional treatments. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports for our… By Megan Thompson
Arts Aug 26 Watch 5:56 Martina McBride shares her favorite Dolly Parton memories Tributes continued to pour in for Dolly Parton a day after her death. Singer-songwriter Martina McBride, named female vocalist of the year four times by the Country Music Association and three times by the Academy of Country Music, joined Amna… By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Courtney Norris
Arts Aug 25 Watch 8:53 Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary… By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris
Aug 25 Dolly Parton's greatest songs, and the stories behind them By Maria Sherman, Associated Press Dolly Parton was more than a musician, actor, author, philanthropist, or theme-park entrepreneur. Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, occupied a space in our global cultural imagination — a figure of American mythology, someone best described as larger-than-life and… Continue reading
Aug 25 Dolly Parton, beloved music star, actor and philanthropist, dies at 80 By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 6:05 In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work. In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 6:36 Paramount's Warner Bros. bid and threat to leave California divide Hollywood By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 3:44 Poorna Jagannathan and Amna Nawaz discuss representation in Hollywood on 'Settle In' By Amna Nawaz Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age series "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu crime dramedy "Deli Boys." Jagannathan joined Amna Nawaz on our PBS News podcast "Settle In" and discussed Hollywood's ongoing… Continue watching