May 26 WATCH: 2024 PBS National Memorial Day Concert By News Desk This Sunday, PBS is broadcasting the 35th annual National Memorial Day Concert, hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise. Continue reading
Jun 14 Fox News says it ‘addressed’ onscreen caption calling Biden a ‘wannabe dictator’ By David Bauder, Associated Press Fox said in a statement Wednesday that “the chyron was taken down immediately and was addressed.” The website Mediaite reported that the message was onscreen for 27 seconds. It was also not removed when the telecast was rerun late at… Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 4:41 ‘The streets are largely abandoned’: On the ground in Kyiv, Ukraine By Jane Ferguson Russian forces continued indiscriminate shelling and artillery fire resulting in civilian deaths, including the death of American journalist Brent Renaud—another American journalist was also wounded. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jane Ferguson reports on the ground in Kyiv, Ukraine. Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 7:38 New POV doc explores the history of Confederate statues — and why they divide us By PBS NewsHour Comedian and journalist C.J. Hunt joins to discuss his new POV documentary, “The Neutral Ground,” which explores the burning issues of Confederate statues. The documentary, which airs on PBS on Monday, follows the removal of four of Confederate statues in… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 6:02 Newton Minow’s concern for children transformed TV. Here’s what he’d still change 60 years ago this Sunday — on May 9, 1961 — then Head of the FCC, Newton Minow, gave his first major speech, declaring U.S. television programming a "vast wasteland," because he saw the missed opportunities of what TV could… Continue watching
Feb 15 Watch 6:43 Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new series ‘The Black Church’ By Jeffrey Brown, Leah Nagy A new four-part series, “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This is Our Song," premieres Tuesday on PBS. It’s a sweeping history of religion, politics and culture led by Henry Louis Gates Jr., the noted Harvard scholar and host… Continue watching
Jan 08 PBS’ ‘Masterpiece’ marks 50th year with challenges ahead By Lynn Elbar, Associated Press The drama and mystery showcase could rest on its reputation built with acclaimed programs including "I, Claudius" and "Elizabeth R" and polished anew by surprising pop-culture hits "Sherlock" and "Downton Abbey."… Continue reading
Nov 18 Charlie Brown specials to air on TV, after all, in PBS deal By Associated Press Last month, Apple TV+ became the new home to the beloved Peanuts holiday specials. That sparked an outcry from viewers who were accustomed to annually tuning in on network TV. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 8:01 How ‘Downton Abbey’ film brings beloved characters back together One of the most popular television series of the past decade is returning -- but this time, to the big screen. After four years off the air, the British period drama “Downton Abbey” is making its film debut. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Aug 02 Watch 3:24 A Kentucky organization that makes perfect birthday cakes for kids with imperfect lives By Brandon Turner and Chelsea Gorham, KET Sweet Blessings, based in Lexington, Kentucky, believes every child should feel special on his or her birthday. The organization bakes and decorates extraordinary birthday cakes for children who might need a treat made with love, just for them. Chelsea Gorham… Continue watching