Aug 01 Watch 3:49 Renowned Pakistani filmmaker on fighting gender inequality By Platon For decades, legendary photographer Platon has been taking portraits of some of the world’s most prominent people. He recently started filming his photo shoots in which he gets his subject talking in a disarming way. We share Platon’s dialogue with… Continue watching
Jul 30 Thousands honor Ozzy Osbourne as hearse passes through Birmingham, the home of metal By Hilary Fox, Pan Pylas, Associated Press The rock legend died on July 22 after performing his final show weeks earlier. As the funeral procession made its way through the city's streets on Wednesday, his family stopped to inspect the array of tributes. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 7:03 ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ actor and composer on the musical that’s captivating Broadway By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Simon Epstein, Sam Weber The title of the musical “Maybe Happy Ending” might leave you guessing about the storyline, but there’s no doubt the show itself is getting its due. It recently won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 4:50 Rhode Island distillery blends local flavors to create unique spirits By Barbara Dury and Pamela Watts, Rhode Island PBS and Justin Kenny, Rhode Island PBS Weekly Some 100 years after prohibition, a distillery in Providence is serving up local liquor. But it's not your run-of-the-mill alcohol, it’s both organic and oceanic. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 6:27 Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on the inspiration for ‘Purpose,’ his Tony-winning family drama By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein, Sam Weber It’s been a successful few months for 40-year-old writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and his play, “Purpose,” which won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with him recently at… Continue watching
Jul 22 Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76 just weeks after farewell show By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 8:20 Top books to read this summer, according to Ann Patchett and Maureen Corrigan By Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant With summer in full swing, you may be wondering what books to take along on vacation or enjoy right at home. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has answers to that question from two of our regulars, Ann Patchett and Maureen… Continue watching
Jul 21 12 books to dive into this summer, according to our literary experts By Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant, Anne Azzi Davenport Here are some ideas to help you choose your next read. Continue reading
Jul 19 Watch 2:17 A look at some of 2025’s new additions to UNESCO World Heritage List By John Yang, Harry Zahn The UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Paris this month to add to its list of cultural sites around the world deemed to be of “outstanding value to humanity.” The 26 new sites reflect the wide range encompassed by UNESCO’s… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 8:18 CBS says Colbert cancelation was financial decision, but timing raises questions By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins Broadcast TV’s highest-rated late-night talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is being cancelled. Paramount called it a financial decision, but the timing is raising questions. Stephanie Sy discussed the cancellation of the show with NPR television critic Eric… Continue watching