Dec 10 Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision over Israel's participation By Jill Lawless, Associated Press This decision follows similar moves by Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia. These countries have withdrawn after organizers refused to expel Israel over its actions in Gaza. Continue reading
Dec 09 14 best books of 2025, according to these experts By Jeffrey Brown, Daria Nastasia, Anne Azzi Davenport Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 6:39 What Netflix's deal to buy Warner Bros. means for one of Hollywood's oldest studios By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant, Jenna Bloom Netflix has struck a nearly $83 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max, beating out Paramount and Comcast after a bidding war. If finalized, it would unite the world’s largest streamer with one of Hollywood’s oldest studios. The… Continue watching
Dec 05 Watch 5:46 Nick Offerman joins Geoff Bennett for our 'Settle In' podcast By Geoff Bennett, Maea Lenei Buhre In the latest episode of our podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett speaks with actor Nick Offerman. Since playing the curmudgeonly libertarian Ron Swanson on NBC’s Parks & Rec, he’s avoided being typecast, most recently portraying President Chester Arthur in Netflix’s… Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch 9:30 Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz celebrate Black contemporary art in 'Giants' exhibition By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Daria Nastasia "Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is an exhibition celebrating the contributions of Black contemporary artists, spanning 20th-century icons to today’s emerging talent. Geoff Bennett spoke with the musical power couple behind the exhibition… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 5:04 The lesser-known history of lacrosse, a uniquely American sport By Sarah Clune Hartman, Cali Steffenhagen Lacrosse is a uniquely American sport. We spoke with sports reporter Scott Price about his book, "The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse," for our series, Race Matters. Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 7:15 '2000 Meters to Andriivka' follows Ukrainians forced into combat in Russia's invasion By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine is just a few months short of the four-year mark. PBS's Frontline, working with the Associated Press, will air "2000 Meters to Andriivka," a relentless portrait of life and death on the frontlines. Nick… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 10:12 Documentary 'Thoughts and Prayers' explores industry built around school security By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant A new documentary on HBO Max looks at how gun violence has led to lockdown drills in schools becoming a universal part of childhood in America. Those drills and the creation of active shooter preparedness products, now a $3 billion… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 3:27 Remembering the life and influential career of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff By Geoff Bennett, Winston Wilde Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died. His family said it was from a “seizure followed by pneumonia.” The native son of Jamaica, two-time Grammy winner and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame helped turn his country's signature… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 7:06 Clyburn spotlights trailblazing Black members of Congress in 'The First Eight' By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Alexa Gold Congressman James Clyburn has spent more than three decades in Congress. In his new book, he turns his attention to the trailblazing Black men who were the first to walk those halls. Geoff Bennett sat down with Rep. Clyburn to… Continue watching