Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.

Guest: Thom Tillis. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) takes on Trump's "sycophants," reveals why he ignored his own instincts by voting to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth - and explains why he's now working to get Hegseth out of the Pentagon.

Three-time Grammy Award winner Olivia Rodrigo returns to the ACL stage with her fearless songwriting and arena-sized performance. The multi-platinum superstar performs highlights from her chart-topping album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.

Shot between 1975 and 1977, this intimate portrait follows Itzhak Perlman in his early thirties, at the dawn of stardom. From overcoming polio as a child to becoming one of classical music's greatest violinists, his talent and resilience shine.

In 1934, famed writer, and longtime socialist, Upton Sinclair swept the Democratic primary for governor of California, leading a mass End Poverty movement. To defeat him that fall, his opponents created one of the dirtiest, and most influential, campaigns in U.S. history, and Hollywood took its first all-out plunge into politics. Anti-migrant, anti-socialist and anti-communist rhetoric dominated the campaign and drew national attention. The film shows how the 1934 race marked the rise of "spin doctors," false or manipulated news, and the modern campaign techniques that continue to dominate political campaigning in 2026 and beyond. This is the first film to focus on the revered MGM producer Irving Thalberg ordering the creation of the first "attack ads" to appear on a screen, a forerunner of today's media-based politics. THE FIRST ATTACK ADS reveals highlights from the three "Thalberg shorts" along with interviews with participants in the Sinclair campaign and observers of the crucial impact of those shorts and their influence right up to 2026. and observers of the crucial impact of those shorts and their influence since, tight up to 2026.

Discover magnificent Milwaukee treasures including 1869 Louisa May Alcott "Little Women" books, a Samuel Prince desk and bookcase made around 1775, and a child's swan sled from about 1880. Which has an updated value of $70,000-$100,000?

Mister Rogers shows an animation device that a friend made. He also shows slides and a reproduction of famous works by Picasso. In Make Believe, Lady Aberlin is making her portrait of the King; X The Owl and Henrietta have already finished theirs. Lady Elaine isn't interested in doing a portrait of King Friday and sends over a Picasso instead! Mister Rogers goes to Chef Brocketts' Bakery to hear The Spanish Singing Bakers. Back at his place he makes a rhythm rattle similar to the one the singers use.

Digit's cousin, Brigit, is in a prickly bind. Although her garden is overflowing with flowering cactus plants, they're not bearing any apple cactus fruit. And no cactus apple fruit means no cactus apple juice--everyone's favorite drink in all of Cyberspace! Brigit thinks she knows what's going on, thanks to a chart she's kept of how many bats--or in this case, how few--have come to pollinate the cactus flowers so far. Where have all the bats gone? Could it have something to do with Hacker's new secret hideout? With a map to guide the way, Digit, Matt, Jackie, and Inez set out into the desert to find out.

While on a mission to investigate the exoskeletons of the Atlas and Hercules beetles, the Hercules beetle accidentally gets enlarged. Now the Wild Kratts are faced with a new mission. How to find a way to shrink the giant beetle before it demolishes everything in its path! Science Concept: Exoskeletons and their functionality.

After Corky is selected by her school to present during a science day celebration, she decides to interview the Leaf Painter. But as Corky sets out to make her video, unexpected humidity threatens to jeopardize her important video.

Nicholas Hankins crafts a dramatic seascape scene using the Bob Ross Wet-On-Wet Technique of oil painting using only three colors!

Andreas and Finnish co-host Sara LaFountain visit Frogner Park in downtown Oslo. Here, Andreas gathers edible herbs and flowers and with them makes homemade ice cream flavored with rose petals, and a Norwegian-style bruschetta with a wild-herb pesto. Both Andreas and Sara mix a special drink and prepare festival food - a hearty hamburger and sausages. Location: OSLO - Frognerparken.

Culture, tradition and innovation come together in a new episode of Check, Please! Bay Area. First, East Coast meets West Coast at LITA, where guests enjoy Caribbean-Latin staples with Miami influences, like chicken empanadas served with curried aioli. Then, in Emeryville at Simurgh Bakery & Cafe come Turkish delights featuring twists on baklava, bagels and borek, all made fresh daily. Last up, guests visit Porterhouse, a classic steakhouse nestled in San Mateo that serves up dry-aged steaks and sensational flambes.

If there is only one word to describe Sichuan cuisine, that word is hot. Martin dives into the world of chili peppers and chili bean paste by visiting the world's largest bean paste factory and the world's biggest chili market. He puts the chili peppers to good use at a chili banquet and later explores the hottest restaurant in Chengdu for a midnight snack.

Lynne Rossetto Kasper, an expert on Italian foods, creates a Sunday night pasta with balsamic vinegar, cooking the garlic very slowly until it's sweet and mellow. Chef Roberto Donna creates homemade pasta with pesto sauce with a chestnut flour and demonstrates how to hand-roll each piece.

Jacques' illustrious cooking career includes time in the Elysee Palace cooking for the French President. At the young age of 22 and alongside his best friend, pastry chef Jean-Claude Szurdak, Jacques cooked classic dishes for the de Gaulle family. Now he replicates them for us beginning with a first course of morel and shrimp eggs en cocotte. The two chefs continue their Presidential menu with a meaty main course of veal chops dijonnaise served on a bed of simple and delicious peas with basil. Together they prepare a decadent chocolate souffle for a perfectly sweet and splendid ending.

Host Julia Collin Davison makes host Bridget Lancaster Pollo al Mattone (Chicken Under a Brick). Equipment expert Hannah Crowley shares the test kitchen's favorite wine savers. And test cook Aran Goyoaga makes Gluten-Free Zucchini Scarpaccia for Julia.

Test cook Morgan Bolling makes Crispy-Creamy Sheet-Pan Macaroni and Cheese for host Julia Collin Davison. Equipment expert Hannah Crowley shares the test kitchen's favorite glass storage containers. Morgan shares the history behind Alabama Fire Crackers, and test cook Vallery Lomas makes Sheet-Pan Maque Choux for host Bridget Lancaster.

Culture, tradition and innovation come together in a new episode of Check, Please! Bay Area. First, East Coast meets West Coast at LITA, where guests enjoy Caribbean-Latin staples with Miami influences, like chicken empanadas served with curried aioli. Then, in Emeryville at Simurgh Bakery & Cafe come Turkish delights featuring twists on baklava, bagels and borek, all made fresh daily. Last up, guests visit Porterhouse, a classic steakhouse nestled in San Mateo that serves up dry-aged steaks and sensational flambes.

Sara discovers the flavors of Brittany, learning to make a savory Buckwheat Galette with scallops and leeks, tasting fresh oysters, foraging greens, and sampling exceptional local butter. Back home, she prepares a French-inspired Salad Lyonnaise with Smoked Salmon.

It isn't just recipes that get imported and exported between the East and West, but also food practices. The farm to table movement is not at all uniquely American. We travel around China's Hangzhou region with Dai Jianjun of Dragon's Well Manor and to Sang Lee Farms in New York's North Fork to see how widespread this movement to keep things local really is.

The Sierra de Menchaca is one of the sacred sites of the Nde Nation, where bison are raised in their natural habitat. Guided by historian Juan Longoria, Pati delves into the Nde culture, feeding the bison, cooking over a natural wood fire, and having meaningful conversations. Then she drives to the Cuatro Cienegas lagoons, a place of awe-inspiring atmosphere and breathtaking landscapes. Recipes: . Hotcakes de Mezquite y Platano con Huevos Estrellados y Tocino Mesquite Banana Pancakes with Sunny Sides and Bacon . Guacamole con Piquin, Agave y Nuez. Piquin and Agave Guacamole.

Join award winning bestselling author of The Fire Starters & The Raptures Jan Carson as she journeys around County Meath in Ireland. Her journey includes a visit to the site of The Battle Of The Boyne - fought in 1690 and now a monument to Irish unity. Episode also features five-star golf at Killeen Castle, kayaking, finding out why a brand of Whiskey is named after a Whistler, making some metalwork and Steve 'Waterboys' Wickham playing fiddle in a cemetery. Presenter Darragh McCullough packs it in!

The swamplands of Georgia's Altamaha River Basin are all that one would expect of a Primordial bog: dank, menacing, swimming with slithering creepy-crawlies and, of course, alligator infested. This is the welcoming environment Stroud will be immersed in for seven sweaty days and bone-chilling nights.

Brazil's once-largest port of entry, Salvador, imported millions of slaves for nearly three centuries. That city is now the center of the nation's Afro-Brazilian culture, a direct consequence of the brutality of slavery and the ingenuity of slaves in surviving the terror of the institution. That culture is now internationally celebrated, through music, dance, and martial arts.

This tour of Sicilian highlights starts in Palermo, where Rick sings with the merchants in the markets, joins locals in their passeggiata, drops in on a contessa, and marvels at the Romanesque cathedral of Monreale. Then he sips wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, munches cannoli, ponders Greek temples at Agrigento, admires Roman mosaics at the Villa of Casale, and marvel at the view from the Greek theater in Taormina.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape. Zack also explains lumber estimating and how materials arrive on site.

Heath Eastman upgrades basement lighting by wiring pull-chain fixtures to a wall switch for easier control. Lee Gilliam repairs snowplow lawn damage with a sod patch along a driveway. Then, the team revisits favorite 'What Is It' moments from over the years before guessing a new mystery item: a flat orange plate with spiky feet.

Dive into the world of science, health, technology, and environmental issues making headlines each week, hosted by PBS News Hour's William Brangham, with in-depth discussions featuring leading experts and professionals.

Uncover a history of tragedies and triumphs in the families of three of America's funniest men-Jimmy Kimmel, Norman Lear and Bill Hader-as they learn how comedy truly has its place in all aspects of life.

Culture, tradition and innovation come together in a new episode of Check, Please! Bay Area. First, East Coast meets West Coast at LITA, where guests enjoy Caribbean-Latin staples with Miami influences, like chicken empanadas served with curried aioli. Then, in Emeryville at Simurgh Bakery & Cafe come Turkish delights featuring twists on baklava, bagels and borek, all made fresh daily. Last up, guests visit Porterhouse, a classic steakhouse nestled in San Mateo that serves up dry-aged steaks and sensational flambes.

Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. Rick dines on fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponders ancient Greek greatness in Siracusa, communes with monks - alive and departed - in a Capuchin crypt, sleeps in an olive orchard at an agriturismo, and eats his way through a classic Sicilian banquet with a famous chef.

After the death of her famous opera-singing aunt, Paula (Ingrid Bergman) is sent to study in Italy to become a great opera singer as well. While there, she falls in love with the charming Gregory Anton (Charles Boyer). The two return to London, and Paula begins to notice strange goings-on: missing pictures, strange footsteps in the night and gaslights that dim without being touched. As she fights to retain her sanity, her new husband's intentions come into question.

One by one, the residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves. As the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers, Matthew (Donald Sutherland) and Elizabeth (Brooke Adams), uncover the horrifying truth: mysterious pods are cloning humans and destroying the originals! The unworldly invasion grows stronger with each passing minute, hurling Matthew and Elizabeth into a desperate race to save not only their own lives, but the entire human race.

MUSIC CALIFORNIA brings a festival of award-winning West Coast, National and International music to television viewers. Each episode includes featured music videos and interviews from bands, artists, and musicians from across the United States and more.

Go back to the beginning for updates on ROADSHOW finds from Season 1, including a pocket watch with fob chain, ca. 1885, a 1942 Donald Duck animation cel, and a New England miniature chest, ca. 1825. Which treasure increases to $55K-$60K?

October 1944: At a psychiatric clinic treating troubled soldiers, the investigation of a doctor's murder turns up no shortage of suspects among the patients and staff. It also complicates Foyle's friendship with Dr. Josef Novak, the Polish refugee who heads the clinic.

Horse trainer Bruce Hartley is killed after refusing to go along with the other owners and sell their racehorse, Bantling Boy. But the syndicate is based on a dark secret, and as one death follows another, Barnaby and Scott are drawn deeper into the owners' lives. Guest stars include Anna Wilson-Jones (Victoria; Bridgerton).

Mary Ann introduces a new abdominal exercise called the "Ski Jump" and Gretchen gives you a new balance challenge.

In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White at the beautiful beach in Mexico. This entry level standing and barre workout is designed to liberate and rebalance all your joints.

PLAY explores the intersection of play and artistry, featuring Calder Kamin, Lorena Robletto, Roberto Benavidez, Schroeder Cherry, the Cotsen Children's Library, Chris Green, and the Skirball Cultural Center.

It's a Dickens of a Christmas special, with inspired ideas for flowers, crafts, recipes, and entertaining that will carry you through the past, present, and future of the holiday season. Included: Sugar Cookie and Gluhwein recipes.

Host Andreas Viestad visits Blindleia, a favorite holiday destination in Southern Norway. In this summer paradise, he goes fishing for red shrimp and gathers mussels on a bare-faced rock. He makes classic and innovative sauces for the shellfish and then creates a Norwegian-style paella.

Christina and her husband Robert compete for who can cook Italian favorites with more expertise. Good natured competition can foster some great cooking. Learn how breaking family traditions can lead to creating new and unique delicious ones.

Summertime recipes always create a colorful dish that allows the ingredients to shine. First, I make a beautiful Shrimp and Melon Salad with Basil Mint Pesto. I connect with my grandson, Lorenzo, to see his version of my Peaches in White Wine. Then a family favorite, Mezze Rigatoni with Raw Tomato Sauce - with no cooking, it is a dish that truly celebrates the freshness of the summer season!

Christopher Kimball uses a secret ingredient to make the perfect French Toast. Rosemary Gill explains why Milk Street loves baking with flours beyond all purpose. Matt Card brings back the recipe for a Skillet Pancake from Tokyo. And baking expert Regula Ysewijn explains the history of Belgian waffles.

Founded by Logan Cuvo, Best Dam Tape specializes in performance hockey tape known for its strong grip, durability, and easy tear. Catering to players and teams, Best Dam Tape is quickly gaining market share with plans to expand across other applications. This is story about adapting and embracing a new path in life.

Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape. Zack also explains lumber estimating and how materials arrive on site.

Heath Eastman upgrades basement lighting by wiring pull-chain fixtures to a wall switch for easier control. Lee Gilliam repairs snowplow lawn damage with a sod patch along a driveway. Then, the team revisits favorite 'What Is It' moments from over the years before guessing a new mystery item: a flat orange plate with spiky feet.

The Toyota bZ Woodland is the latest in the brand's all-electric lineup, taking on a more adventurous aesthetic than their previous EV efforts. We'll see what it brings to the trailhead before switching over the latest Kia Telluride. It's as popular as ever, a new hybrid powertrain only bolstering that. But how is it? We'll find out, so come ride with us!

Custom tools make woodworking even more fun. Phil makes a beam compass for layout work while Logan builds a hand plane shooting board to make precise cuts.

Baratunde explores his adopted hometown of Los Angeles to learn how Angelinos connect with the outdoors in their sprawling city. Meet kayakers saving a polluted river and Black surfers claiming their place on the waves.

Baratunde meets the people of Appalachia who are driving a revolution in how we see and interact with nature. Meet a record-breaking hiker, former coal miners raising bees, and activists working to make the outdoors accessible to everyone.

Three San Francisco dining spots take center stage this time... starting with Maykadeh Restaurant, where warm greetings, fragrant aromas, and delicate Persian spices combine. Next, enter into the minimalist, trendy and upscale digs of 1601 Bar & Kitchen, where Sri Lankan flavor meets traditional French technique. Finally, climb the stairs up to the cozy Italian dining room at Poesia, where handmade pasta, poetry and romance is the name of the game.

Christopher Kimball uses a secret ingredient to make the perfect French Toast. Rosemary Gill explains why Milk Street loves baking with flours beyond all purpose. Matt Card brings back the recipe for a Skillet Pancake from Tokyo. And baking expert Regula Ysewijn explains the history of Belgian waffles.

The Sierra de Menchaca is one of the sacred sites of the Nde Nation, where bison are raised in their natural habitat. Guided by historian Juan Longoria, Pati delves into the Nde culture, feeding the bison, cooking over a natural wood fire, and having meaningful conversations. Then she drives to the Cuatro Cienegas lagoons, a place of awe-inspiring atmosphere and breathtaking landscapes. Recipes: . Hotcakes de Mezquite y Platano con Huevos Estrellados y Tocino Mesquite Banana Pancakes with Sunny Sides and Bacon . Guacamole con Piquin, Agave y Nuez. Piquin and Agave Guacamole.

Jacques' illustrious cooking career includes time in the Elysee Palace cooking for the French President. At the young age of 22 and alongside his best friend, pastry chef Jean-Claude Szurdak, Jacques cooked classic dishes for the de Gaulle family. Now he replicates them for us beginning with a first course of morel and shrimp eggs en cocotte. The two chefs continue their Presidential menu with a meaty main course of veal chops dijonnaise served on a bed of simple and delicious peas with basil. Together they prepare a decadent chocolate souffle for a perfectly sweet and splendid ending.

Test cook Morgan Bolling makes Crispy-Creamy Sheet-Pan Macaroni and Cheese for host Julia Collin Davison. Equipment expert Hannah Crowley shares the test kitchen's favorite glass storage containers. Morgan shares the history behind Alabama Fire Crackers, and test cook Vallery Lomas makes Sheet-Pan Maque Choux for host Bridget Lancaster.

Test cook Keith Dresser makes Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Shallots for host Bridget Lancaster. Science expert Dan Souza uses bubbles to show how stabilizers in whipped cream work. Bridget makes the french dessert, Gateau Invisible with Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Whipped Cream, for host Julia Collin Davison.

As lion numbers rise, the competition for food becomes fierce. A lioness risks her life to feed her five cubs and Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

A high-stakes war is silently escalating above our heads. Once purely a realm of scientific wonder, space is now a critical battleground, as global military powers race to weaponize it. Satellites, vital to our daily lives and economies, are vulnerable to attack both from adversaries and the debris that's filling increasingly crowded orbits. Explore the technology and strategy of a rapidly developing arms race and hear how experts are wrestling with the implications of this looming conflict.

Sims attends a book reading only to find that the world-renowned author has been killed in the same manner as his new novel, Knife in the Back. To complicate matters, the woman found kneeling over his dead body is Shepherd's ex-wife

Martin has his second GMC assessment - mock surgery - and Buddy is missing. Meanwhile, Ken's arrival does not bring good news for Al and Bert, and Penhale is unhappy with the arrival of his predecessor, Mark Mylow (returning regular Stewart Wright), who tries to take charge of his investigation. Guest starring Conleth Hill (Game Of Thrones).

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

In the Late Carboniferous Period, predatory amphibians and giant arthropods ruled the swamps. But ancient seed plants and amniotes were evolving adaptations to drier climates. These will help them thrive on Pangea in the Permian Period.

Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Explore the incredible universe inside each and every one of us. An examination of diverse personal stories from around the world reveals how our lives, passions and goals are powered by the amazing systems that define our biology as a species.

Whitney spotlights everyday courage - where bravery meets compassion. Yvette Jones-Swanson uplifts homeless veterans, Kellie Sbrocchi shows creative resilience, Bill Condon shares artistry through Killer of the Spider Woman, and Dr. Terence Lester leads Love Beyond Walls, reminding us courage starts with choosing others before self.

Dive into the world of science, health, technology, and environmental issues making headlines each week, hosted by PBS News Hour's William Brangham, with in-depth discussions featuring leading experts and professionals.

This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.

Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.

Communication throughout cancer care is increasingly important but little understood. This film is adapted from years of research and demonstrates the power of communicating about illness, a medical team's sustained ability to rely on communication when providing quality care, and possibilities for improving patient outcomes. This documentary is designed to raise public awareness, provide an innovative resource across diverse fields of education, and stimulate critical discussions about the ongoing need for enhanced health communication when facing illness and disease.

Building on a simple rule of "You Can't Say You Can't Play", Oklahoma teacher Miss Varnell and her students work together to shape their kindergarten classroom into a place where each child feels connected and valued. We meet 5-year-old Justin who is suspended and finds himself at a new school under the watchful eye of Miss Varnell. The experience of kindness and acceptance is transformative.

Told through the collective memories of students that participated in the "Culture Circles" learning to read and write, the film contains rare archival footage of midtwentieth century Brazil. After a shocking coup de' tat, Paulo Freire was forced into exile for 16 years, spreading his pedagogy of democracy and education around the globe.

Join PBS News Hour's Nick Schifrin and a panel of experts each week analyzing prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests.

This episode celebrates homegrown heroes shaping communities. Soccer player Justin Reynolds of Chicago Fire FC reflects on roots and representation. Dr. Patrick Kalenzi shares his journey from immigrant to impact-maker, and educator Martha Osornio Ruiz of MARWEN shows how nurturing creativity uplifts generations.

An unflinching look at addiction and recovery as seen through the eyes of four women. Christine fights to regain custody of her children. Janis and Rebecca navigate the city's toughest corners trying to save lives, while Bridget?s daily meetings uplift those still struggling. Recovery City highlights the resilience and camaraderie of a community rallying around the belief that recovery is possible.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this half-hour documentary offers an honest and compelling look at the American experience through the eyes of three dynamic artists living and working in Southwest Ohio. Meet James Pate, one of Dayton's most acclaimed artists, who uses his self-termed "Techno-Cubism" in large-scale charcoal drawings to confront societal issues like racism and prejudice. The harmony-driven folk duo based in Cincinnati, better known as The Montvales, composed of Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson, shares storytelling-rich, banjo and guitar-led songs that explore themes from personal growth to social change. Finally, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Bognar, also from Dayton, explores labor, justice and his family's roots through his influential documentary films. THIS MOMENT IN AMERICA: ARTISTS IN THE HEARTLAND offers viewers an intimate, interwoven narrative that provides an absorbent, behind-the-scenes look at their creative process. Through their work, the film examines what it means to be an American today while contemplating where we go from here.

Communication throughout cancer care is increasingly important but little understood. This film is adapted from years of research and demonstrates the power of communicating about illness, a medical team's sustained ability to rely on communication when providing quality care, and possibilities for improving patient outcomes. This documentary is designed to raise public awareness, provide an innovative resource across diverse fields of education, and stimulate critical discussions about the ongoing need for enhanced health communication when facing illness and disease.

Building on a simple rule of "You Can't Say You Can't Play", Oklahoma teacher Miss Varnell and her students work together to shape their kindergarten classroom into a place where each child feels connected and valued. We meet 5-year-old Justin who is suspended and finds himself at a new school under the watchful eye of Miss Varnell. The experience of kindness and acceptance is transformative.

Told through the collective memories of students that participated in the "Culture Circles" learning to read and write, the film contains rare archival footage of midtwentieth century Brazil. After a shocking coup de' tat, Paulo Freire was forced into exile for 16 years, spreading his pedagogy of democracy and education around the globe.

This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.

Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.

In a media landscape often polarized by extreme viewpoints on The Right and on The Left, "Balancing Act with John Katko" seeks to provide an alternative perspective: The Center. It will strive to bring balance to discussions on divisive political issues, while adding a touch of fun along the way.

Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum.

Jonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, co-host of MS NOW's The Weekend, and author of the 2025 memoir, Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home. He discusses his unlikely journey to becoming a journalist and the state of race and democracy today.

In the first of a two-part interview, legendary artist Bruce Springsteen talks to Mark about his seminal albums Born to Run, Born in the USA, and The Rising; the role he's played in shining a light on our country and its people; and the message behind his "Land of Hope and Dreams" concert tour.

CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S INDELIBLE ROLE IN AMERICAN HISTORY is part one of a three-part docuseries that traces the state's role in U.S. history as it expanded west across the continent. From the region's Indigenous cultures up to the brink of the Civil War, this hour-long film explores Missouri's lasting and undeniable mark on American history, which helped shape the nation into what it is today.

CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RHYTHM, ROADS & ROOTS explores how Missouri's cultural contributions helped shape the very identity of America. Positioned at the center of the country, the state became not only a crossroads of commerce and migration but also of creativity and tradition. The freedom of the open road found its most enduring image in Route 66, stretching from St. Louis westward into the horizon. Alongside these roads rose the sounds of a nation in the making: blues pouring out of St. Louis clubs, jazz rhythms taking root in Kansas City and country twang echoing through the Ozarks. These musical traditions, born of hardship and hope, would go on to shape the soundtrack of the 20th century. Missouri's influence didn't stop with music. From the smoky aroma of barbecue pits to the rise of craft brewing and local beer, the state cultivated flavors that became cornerstones of American cuisine. Kansas City barbecue came to embody not just a style of cooking but a way of gathering, celebrating and passing down heritage. Baseball diamonds across the state, from the Negro Leagues in Kansas City to the Cardinals' legendary dynasty in St. Louis, offered a stage where stories of triumph, struggle and community played out before a national audience. Through vivid stories, archival imagery and expert voices, CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RHYTHM, ROADS & ROOTS reveals how the state's culture radiated far beyond its borders. This is a story of how traditions born in the heartland became woven into the fabric of American identity. Missouri did not merely reflect the nation; it helped define it, turning crossroads into culture and everyday life into an enduring legacy.

CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RIFTS, ROADS AND CIVIL RIGHTS traces Missouri's complex transformation from a battleground of Civil War loyalties to a keystone in America's mid-century modernization. Through archival images and expert commentary, the hour-long film explores how post-war reconstruction, the expansion of infrastructure and the long, unfinished fight for racial justice intersected across Missouri and helped shape American history. From the turmoil of border-state violence to the momentum of Route 66 and the grassroots power of the Civil Rights Movement, this documentary reveals how Missouri's history echoes the broader American story - complex, driven and still evolving.

Sara introduces three women she has supported over the years, and stocks the Free Fridge at Nixta Taqueria; Edgar and Sara visit their friends at Birdie's and reflect on gentrification in East Austin. Beto and his dad pick up a new trailer he bought for a new business concept and begin building it out; Xose and Anthony host an anniversary party at Discada to celebrate five years in business.

The Taco Mafia looks back on the power outage caused by Winter Storm Uri, the actions they took to support their city, and other times they have rallied for their community; They discuss the recognition and support they have received from the hospitality industry and the Austin community; U.S. Representative Greg Casar visits the Discada trailer; Beto has big news for his General Manager.

CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S INDELIBLE ROLE IN AMERICAN HISTORY is part one of a three-part docuseries that traces the state's role in U.S. history as it expanded west across the continent. From the region's Indigenous cultures up to the brink of the Civil War, this hour-long film explores Missouri's lasting and undeniable mark on American history, which helped shape the nation into what it is today.

CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RHYTHM, ROADS & ROOTS explores how Missouri's cultural contributions helped shape the very identity of America. Positioned at the center of the country, the state became not only a crossroads of commerce and migration but also of creativity and tradition. The freedom of the open road found its most enduring image in Route 66, stretching from St. Louis westward into the horizon. Alongside these roads rose the sounds of a nation in the making: blues pouring out of St. Louis clubs, jazz rhythms taking root in Kansas City and country twang echoing through the Ozarks. These musical traditions, born of hardship and hope, would go on to shape the soundtrack of the 20th century. Missouri's influence didn't stop with music. From the smoky aroma of barbecue pits to the rise of craft brewing and local beer, the state cultivated flavors that became cornerstones of American cuisine. Kansas City barbecue came to embody not just a style of cooking but a way of gathering, celebrating and passing down heritage. Baseball diamonds across the state, from the Negro Leagues in Kansas City to the Cardinals' legendary dynasty in St. Louis, offered a stage where stories of triumph, struggle and community played out before a national audience. Through vivid stories, archival imagery and expert voices, CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RHYTHM, ROADS & ROOTS reveals how the state's culture radiated far beyond its borders. This is a story of how traditions born in the heartland became woven into the fabric of American identity. Missouri did not merely reflect the nation; it helped define it, turning crossroads into culture and everyday life into an enduring legacy.

CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RIFTS, ROADS AND CIVIL RIGHTS traces Missouri's complex transformation from a battleground of Civil War loyalties to a keystone in America's mid-century modernization. Through archival images and expert commentary, the hour-long film explores how post-war reconstruction, the expansion of infrastructure and the long, unfinished fight for racial justice intersected across Missouri and helped shape American history. From the turmoil of border-state violence to the momentum of Route 66 and the grassroots power of the Civil Rights Movement, this documentary reveals how Missouri's history echoes the broader American story - complex, driven and still evolving.

The Loops have fun playing practical jokes on everyone in their family. / A blackout moves Loops Lunch outside causing many problems, but through teamwork, the Loops find ways to keep Loops Lunch running and customers happy.

After a groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter, Benny is convinced he'll have snow on his birthday. As Benny plans a winter themed party, Lily monitors the weather to confirm if Benny will have the snow-filled birthday he expects.

In this two-part episode, agents struggle with a case while Oscar interviews candidates to run the Odd Squad Creature Room. Curriculum: Data and charts.

Aviva and Chris are doing an inventory of the Creature Power Discs on the deck of the Tortuga when Martin spots a hammerhead shark. In his excitement, he knocks all the discs into the ocean. The bros soon realize there's only way to get them back - by using hammerhead powers! Science Concept: Mechanics of hunting using electrical impulses.

After Corky is selected by her school to present during a science day celebration, she decides to interview the Leaf Painter. But as Corky sets out to make her video, unexpected humidity threatens to jeopardize her important video.

Lyla and Everett coach Luke, Stu, and Idris in soccer drills before their first practice. / Liana and Louisa are fed up with living with each other and decide to switch rooms with Lyla and Luke, but living with new roommates isn't easy.

D.W.'s Time Trouble - D.W. is sick and tired of being bossed around all the time and demands to know why she couldn't have been born before Arthur! So she goes on a magical trip through time to see what life would be like with Arthur as her little brother. Surely D. W. would be much happier if she were in charge... wouldn't she? Buster's Amish Mismatch - During a field trip to Amish country, Busterbecomes enamored with the simple lifestyle and vows to forgo all modern conveniences back home. But this is easier said than done - living without TV or car rides is a bumpy road, and far worse, a lonely one. Will Buster find anyone to join him in his quest for a simple life?

The gang finds a fluffle of baby bunnies with mom nowhere in sight. Oh no! Can the gang reunite the bunny family? / Nature Cat's backyard is full of bouncy castles, but now there's no room for deer on the move! Can the gang find a compromise?

Martin is hanging out with his pet Fruit fly Juice, when Juice suddenly dies. Even though Juice was young, he was pretty old for a Fruit fly. Jimmy wants to know if any animals can live to be over 100 years old. Soon the Wild Kratts are on a mission to discover the oldest creatures on earth! Science: Aging : Life cycles.

Hacker plans to launch a new virus at Motherboard - one that will crash her hard drive once and for all so he can take over cyberspace. To stop the kids and Digit from getting in his way, he tricks them into a cybersite from which escape seems impossible. In a confounding juxtaposition of scale and size, the kids first find themselves in a land of giants - then become giants themselves in a land of little people. The kids must cope with these disparities in scale and size, and use their brainpower to escape and warn Motherboard before Hacker can launch his virus. The Big Idea: You can create an exact likeness of something--though one that is a different size--by multiplying the size of every part of your original by the same number. Math Topic: Scale and Size; NCTM Links: Geometry, Algebra.

When a toy train display featuring a model replica of City Town is ruined, Sparks' Crew sets out to learn more about the landforms that make up City Town and help to rebuild a new replica. Curriculum: Many different types of landforms can make up an area. / AJ invents a gadget that switches everyone's powers. But, having different powers is harder than they thought. How can they use their new powers to get their old powers back? Curriculum: When you need information to solve a problem, you can ask an expert.

Based on the popular Scholastic book series by Norman Bridwell about the lovable oversized canine with his head in the clouds but four paws planted firmly on the ground, Clifford presents a larger-than-life view of the world. With his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone, Clifford inhabits a colorful island community, inviting viewers on a fun-filled journey through childhood, navigating the dips and curves along the way. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG emphasizes good citizenship and the importance of community. Each episode concludes with a component of Clifford's Big Ideas - 10 different attributes children learn to embrace - which leaves them with something to think about and practice in their lives.

Iggy Iguanodon - The Pteranodon family continues their World Tour and meets Iggy Iguanodon, a funny chap who shows them his unique way of walking while leading our family to some white cliffs where Dad is very excited to fish and dine!Shiny Can't Sleep - Shiny gets homesick while the Pteranodon family is away from home on their World Tour. She cannot sleep, so Mr. Pteranodon takes her around the Dinosaur Train and they observe the train at night and the activities of various nocturnal creatures.

When entering a song writing contest, Pinkalicious and Jasmine's lyrics are just too funny - they develop the case of the giggles! / Pinkalicious and her friends paint rocks for each other, but no one knows who painted what!

The Big Dig Problem Peg's Yard - The Pirates are digging up Peg's neighborhood, all because of a treasure map that has a strange purple splotch. Primary Content: Fractions - measurement, interpreting maps Secondary Content: Counting by 5s to 20.The Crayon Problem - Graph Paper Background. When Peg and Cat find themselves without a background, they take out crayons and create their own world. Primary Content: 2D shape attributes Secondary Content: Counting on by twos.

Elmo shares his scooter with Zoe and learns how to be patient and wait for his turn, while she practices and learns how to ride.

Phoebe & Jay together with Grandma Annie and Pete create the family's first recipe for Sunday Greens. Phoebe & Jay are excited about their first campout in the courtyard, but it's almost ruined when they can't control the bugs.

Super babysits Herbert (a stuffie), while the Wombats help organize his surprise birthday party. Can they get everything done before dinner time? / Sammy's Mom, Yolanda, organizes a fun photo scavenger hunt around the Flowerhood.

While Sammy works to plan a surprise Carnaval for his dad, Quique plans a surprise treat for his son. / Raise the curtain - Malik the Magnificent is about to perform a magic trick! (If he can get it to work, that is).

Margaret's Birthday Buddy - The Tiger Family is busy preparing for Margaret's birthday party. Daniel struggles when the attention is not on him until he figures out that he can be a "tigertastic" birthday buddy and help make Margaret's day special.Margaret's Birthday Party - Margaret's birthday party is underway, and Daniel is feeling left out. Daniel remembers he can be a "grr-ific" birthday buddy, so he leads Margaret and friends in a silly panda game and an original birthday song!

Outta Space pulls the word sun apart to make Reader Valley cold and dark! A super-powered baby needs something only the Super Readers can deliver! Outta Space meddles with animal sounds for fun, but when the cow says boo, chaos ensues!

Skylar is upset when Lotta doesn't come over after school for a Friendicorn High Watch Party. Can Lotta find a way to tell Skylar about her recharge routine? / Forrest and Lotta team up for the Student Super Chef competition at their school.

Uh oh! Donkey and Panda have different ideas for how to celebrate Best Friends Day together. Can they find a compromise?/The pals are ready to make big art, but they get stuck to a big, gooey glue bottle! Can they solve their sticky problem?

Panda helps Donkey prepare for her first eye exam so she's less afraid./Donkey boost her confidence by cheering herself on in the Music Marathon.

Milo, Lofty and Lark are very excited when footballer Charlie Cheetah needs his kit cleaning for the big Cup Final. But when they end up playing for the first team, their rivals are soon winning! Can playing to their strengths turn the game around?

Follow Your Nose - The kids are having fun smelling some flowers, but Ari has a bit of a cold and his nose is stuffed up, so he can't smell anything. This makes Elinor wonder why they need to smell at all. After investigating, the kids figure out that smelling is good for lots of reasons, including to be able to taste things, and to tell where things are. In the end, the girls decide to help Ari by smelling everything for him until his cold goes away.Leaf Charms - Elinor is excited to do some exploring with Camilla Dromedary, but Camilla seems more interested in playing dress up. Camilla doesn't think Nature is very exciting because it's all trees with leaves and its all... green! After a while they go outside and Camilla discovers that leaves come in all different shapes and colors. It turns out Nature has something she loves: a lot of flair! The girls use the leaves to make some special charms and necklaces to remind them of their fun day exploring

Rosie, Iggy, and Crystal recreate Mom and Pap's favorite movie, but their different ages lead to problems. / Mom finds a photo from the day they got Gatita, but no one can quite remember what happened that day.

Outta Space pulls the word sun apart to make Reader Valley cold and dark! A super-powered baby needs something only the Super Readers can deliver! Outta Space meddles with animal sounds for fun, but when the cow says boo, chaos ensues!

Louis Braille shows Brad that it's possible to share a book he made with his friend Katie, who's blind, because there are many ways to read. / Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way.

After Molly and Trini find adorable baby hares in their butterfly garden, can they figure out how to protect the babies until their mama comes back?/Molly and Tooey find a stray cat in Qyah! As the kids look for the cat's owner, Suki struggles to tolerate this new house guest.

Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!

Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.

With the help of Everett and Ale, Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing. / The twins get Lyla and Ev's help to improve their riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors.

Buster is convinced that he's seen real UFO's, and he uses Muffy's fancy new telescope to get the proof. What he discovers is much more terrifying-a comet hurtling directly toward earth! Can Buster convince his friends that this sighting is real in time for them to save the planet? Mr. Sipple from next door is moving away and Arthur wonders-who will be the new neighbors? When Alberto Molina and his family settle in, Arthur makes a new friend and learns about a different culture...and about a comic book character named Conejitos Mechanicos! (That's Spanish for Bionic Bunny)

ODD SQUAD is a PBS KIDS live-action media property designed to help kids ages 5-8 learn math. The show focuses on two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of the Odd Squad, an agency whose mission is to come to the rescue whenever something unusual happens. A math concept is embedded in each of their cases, as Olive and Otto work together to problem-solve and save the day in each episode. ODD SQUAD is created by Tim McKeon (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Adventure Time, The Electric Company) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company, The Backyardigans, Wallykazam!) and produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company.

While hanging out with Golden pheasants in China, Martin and Chris wonder how important color is for creatures. But when Donita Donata begins to steal animals and remove their color, they soon discover just how critical it is for survival. It's a race to stop Donita and get color back into the creature world! Science Concept : Colors and patterns in social lives of animals.

As a hurricane approaches their town, the Hunter family makes sure they and their neighbors are prepared for extreme conditions by moving furniture inside, checking their emergency supplies, and staying informed via the weather forecast.

Molly finds an old photo of Grandpa as a child and is shocked to see him singing and drumming-Grandpa neversings. When Grandpa tells her he lost his songs when he gave his drum away, Molly goes on a mission to find his drum and return his songs to him. / The Qyah Canoers are ready for their first competition. There's just one problem: Molly, Tooey, and Trini don't know how to canoe! Mr. Patak refers them to Connie, but her coaching techniques are rather unusual. Are their chances for triumph doomed? Or does Connie's past hold the key to victory?

Alma tells on Emi when she's doing something dangerous, but tells on Beto and Eddie when they weren't doing anything wrong. / All of Alma's friends bring snacks to share, but no one tries Aaron and Lucas' snacks.

Molly learns about Grandpa Nat's dream to climb to the top of Denali in honor of the first person to do so, real-life Alaska Native, Walter Harper. Molly tries to get Grandpa and her father to climb North America's highest mountain!

In Happily Ever Afterville, the Three Pigs have just finished building their new cottage at the base of Mount Evermore - a peaceful spot without any direct sunlight. They are celebrating with a housewarming party, and they've hired Jackie as their party planner! But trouble strikes when Hacker and Wicked, who are having a battle of wits above Mount Evermore, accidentally zap the mountain away. Now, the sun is streaming directly onto the pigs' house, and it is quickly heating it up inside! Meanwhile, Hacker starts feeling something very strange - guilt. Can the CyberSquad cool down the pigs' warming house and save their housewarming party? And will Hacker - for the first time ever - do the right thing?

Mindy Pet-sits Sunspot - Sean, Sydney, Jet, and Carrot head out to view the Northern Lights. Mindy, upset she can't go, gets a boost - Sunspot stays back and agrees to let her be his pet-sitter. As the group in the saucer searches for, yet can't find, the Northern Lights, Sunspot and Mindy work on a backyard project - making their own amazing backyard "Northern Lights" display! Curriculum: Northern lights (aka, aurora borealis) are a natural, awesome phenomenon. The origin of the aurora begins when a cloud of gas is ejected from the Sun's surface. When it collides in Earth's atmosphere with oxygen and nitrogen, it produces dazzling auroral light.Treehouse ISS - When the kids realize that they all want to use the treehouse at the same time for different activities, arguments break out. Mindy tries to help by creating a schedule for each kid to use the treehouse alone. In the end, the kids realize they need each other's company and ideas in order to be successful in their own projects. In resolving their problem, the kids learn to think like the scientists on the International Space Station, who have to find a solution to the problem of getting along while doing different projects in a small space. Curriculum: The International Space Station (ISS) program is a great global human achievement in international cooperation. Countries work in partnership to support the experiments of scientists on the ISS, including observing space, growing plants in micro-gravity, and recording observations.

Outta Space pulls the word sun apart to make Reader Valley cold and dark! A super-powered baby needs something only the Super Readers can deliver! Outta Space meddles with animal sounds for fun, but when the cow says boo, chaos ensues!

Louis Braille shows Brad that it's possible to share a book he made with his friend Katie, who's blind, because there are many ways to read. / Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way.

After Molly and Trini find adorable baby hares in their butterfly garden, can they figure out how to protect the babies until their mama comes back?/Molly and Tooey find a stray cat in Qyah! As the kids look for the cat's owner, Suki struggles to tolerate this new house guest.

Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!