Nation Aug 06 Watch 4:25 How American English evolved from its British roots How did American English become so distinctly American? On her “In Pursuit of Happiness” podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with linguists Anne Curzan and Valerie Fridland. They look at how Americans from the very beginning reshaped the English language by… By Lorna Baldwin, Sarah Clune Hartman, Sam Lane, Judy Woodruff
Arts Jul 30 Watch 4:48 How music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning Music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning, reflecting our triumphs, struggles and the many cultures and traditions that have shaped the country. On her “In Pursuit of Happiness” podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with music historian Ted… By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman
Nation Jul 23 How America's national parks shape our identity What makes America’s National Parks so special? In this episode of “In Pursuit of Happiness,” Judy Woodruff talks with longtime RV traveler and public lands podcaster Jason Epperson to explore the remarkable history of the National Park System and the… By Judy Woodruff, Lorna Baldwin, Frank Carlson
Arts Jul 09 Watch 5:00 What political satire can reveal about the strength of a democracy Satire plays a powerful role in challenging authority, exposing hypocrisy and testing the boundaries of free expression. It's among the forces Judy Woodruff explores in the podcast, “In Pursuit of Happiness.” She sat down with The Onion Network’s Joshua Johnson… By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson, Lorna Baldwin, Sarah Clune Hartman
Jul 03 Watch 3:51 Why George Washington believed in the strength of differing viewpoints By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman, Frank Carlson This week, PBS News launched “In Pursuit of Happiness,” a six-episode podcast series hosted by Judy Woodruff, exploring the people, culture and ideas that have shaped America. In this clip from the first episode, presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky takes a… Continue watching
Jul 02 How George Washington shaped America By Judy Woodruff What can George Washington's life tell us about the country he helped found? In the first episode of her new limited-run podcast, "In Pursuit of Happiness," Judy Woodruff speaks with historian Lindsay Chervinsky about Washington's achievements, contradictions and enduring influence… Continue reading