Apr 13 Watch 3:39 Evan Shapiro and Geoff Bennett explore the future of media on 'Settle In' By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane The media industry has been navigating substantial turmoil in recent years. On our PBS news podcast, “Settle In,” Geoff Bennett explored this upheaval with Evan Shapiro. He’s an award-winning producer who now writes about the industry for his Substack, “Media… Continue watching
Apr 13 Hollywood heavyweights voice opposition to Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. By Jake Coyle, Associated Press More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 6:39 Inside Chicago's innovative Steppenwolf Theatre Company as it marks 50 years By Jeffrey Brown, Ryan Connelly Holmes Steppenwolf Theatre Company has long been one of the nation’s most influential ensemble companies. It's known for the actors it has launched and the groundbreaking work it has produced. It’s marking its 50th season at a moment of real uncertainty… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 3:14 A Brief But Spectacular take on how life is a play Actor and comedian Lyric Lewis discovered her love of performance through improv. She went on to make history as one of the first Black women in The Groundlings, the Los Angeles troupe celebrating its 50th anniversary. She reflects on finding… Continue watching
Apr 07 Watch 3:38 On 'Settle In,' Patrick Radden Keefe and Amna Nawaz discuss 'London Falling' By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind bestsellers like “Say Nothing” and “Empire of Pain." The New Yorker staff writer’s latest book, “London Falling,” is about the mysterious 2019 death of teenager Zac Brettler. The book details Brettler's secret life,… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 7:08 People in recovery find a fresh start by crafting Troublesome Creek instruments By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music, rooted in instruments like guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, is deeply seated. There's an effort to capitalize on this rich culture while providing a fresh start for people in addiction recovery. Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 14:23 Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot's 'A Hymn to Life' chronicles resilience after abuse By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport In 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a police station and life as she knew it ended. She learned that her husband had been drugging and raping her and inviting strangers to abuse her for nearly a decade. The case… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 8:58 Trump's vision for D.C. draws design backlash and court challenges By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Azhar Merchant Leading cultural and architectural preservation organizations asked a federal court to stop the Trump administration from proceeding with its Kennedy Center reconstruction project. It's the latest development in a fight over the look and architecture of the nation's capital, and… Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch 8:57 Geoff Bennett explores Black comedy's history and cultural impact in 'Black Out Loud' By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like “In Living Color” and “Living Single” reflected a wide range of Black life and helped broaden how millions of viewers understood Black experiences. Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 7:27 Chicago artists channel creativity into protesting the immigration crackdown By Jeffrey Brown, Ryan Connelly Holmes The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has ignited protests nationwide. It has also galvanized grassroots artists and community organizations. Jeffrey Brown reports from Chicago, where artists have been at the center of the movement, using their skills and resources as part… Continue watching