Nation Dec 06 Rob Reiner on Norman Lear’s groundbreaking career and legacy By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet, Jonah Anderson, Madison Staten, Madeline Powell
Nation Nov 28 Watch 4:57 Remains of 5 Native Americans returned home 120 years after graves were looted A Native American tribe in Minnesota recently welcomed home five of its ancestors more than a century after their remains left the state. Their burial sites had been looted by a white landowner who took them to Connecticut and the… By Kaomi Lee, Twin Cities PBS
Education Nov 26 Watch 6:42 11-year-old author Linda Pistun on changing the world by teaching girls science Five years ago, Linda Pistun set out to achieve two goals: end world hunger and improve science education in public schools. In August, at the age of 11, she became a published author. John Yang speaks with Pistun about how… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz
Nation Nov 19 Watch 4:01 How Osage dancer Maria Tallchief became America’s 1st major prima ballerina For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Maria Tallchief, an Osage Nation dancer who left an indelible mark on the world of ballet. By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Arts Jun 23 Watch 8:13 Critics share their picks for this summer’s most anticipated reads It's summertime and the reading is easy. At least, we hope you’ll all get the time to enjoy books during vacation and travel. Jeffrey Brown is here to help and speaks to two big-time readers who offer some guidance. It’s… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet
Apr 17 Watch 4:35 Jenny Odell’s new book ‘Saving Time’ gives fresh perspective on the meaning of time By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson We’re all used to being ‘on the clock’ and ruled by it. But a new book by Jenny Odell takes on the very idea of time in our lives. "Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock" is Odell's follow-up… Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch 7:28 How Bill T. Jones’ ‘Deep Blue Sea’ explores the collective ‘we’ of the American people By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Zach Fannin Jeffrey Brown reports on a story of choreography and community, as renowned dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones explores who the “we” referred to in the Preamble to the United States Constitution represents. This segment on his "Deep Blue Sea"… Continue watching
Sep 17 Rare U.S. Constitution copy up for auction By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press A very special birth certificate will be auctioned off later this year. Continue reading
Jul 21 Bette Midler, Berry Gordy among new Kennedy Center honorees By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The Kennedy Center Honors will return in December with a class that includes Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, "Saturday Night Live" mastermind Lorne Michaels and actress-singer Bette Midler. Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch 7:24 Broadway’s closure exposes its sway on the economic ecosystem By Jeffrey Brown, Rhana Natour Prior to the pandemic, Broadway was booming. But curtains haven’t risen since March, with deep personal and financial impacts. By one count, Broadway is directly responsible for nearly 100,000 jobs in New York City alone and, as a leading attraction… Continue watching