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

Guest: Melissa Murray. Constitutional scholar Melissa Murray examines why every American should read the Constitution, the unfinished promise of Reconstruction, and what recent Supreme Court decisions reveal about the future of American democracy.

Explore the life and career of the 41st president, from his service in World War II to the Oval Office, and his role as the patriarch of a political family whose influence is unequaled in modern American life.

In 1988, after two terms in office, Ronald Wilson Reagan left the White House, one of the most popular presidents of the twentieth century -- and one of the most controversial. A failed actor, Reagan became a passionate ideologue who preached a simple gospel of lower taxes, less government and anti-Communism. One by one, his opponents underestimated him; one-by-one, Reagan surprised them, rising to become a president who always preferred to see America as a shining city on a hill.

Mister Rogers visits the National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. where he helps prepare food for the Giant Pandas. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Ana endures the elaborate birthday parade and finally receives her birthday present a kitten to love and hug.

Fern's been feeling low and no one can figure out why. Luckily, Buster Baxter is on the case! He'll leave no stone unturned, no lead unexplored, no ice cream uneaten... Educational Objective: Buster and George learn that it's important to respect the feelings of others.With Arthur out of town, Buster is on the hunt for a new best friend. Problem is, Buster only wants to play games HIS way. Will Buster learn to compromise? Or is he destined to play alone? Educational Objective: Buster realizes that it can be fun to try new things.

While Chris and Martin are off searching for the endangered Orangutan in the deep forests of Borneo, back at the Tortuga HQ Aviva, Koki and Jimmy get carried away swinging on vines and their muscles so get incredibly sore that they can't do anything. The bros attempt to rush back with the first aid kit but a huge orangutan keeps tossing them back into the forest. Here they learn that orangutans use a special leaf and chew it into a lotion to ease muscle soreness, and return with this orangutan medicine to help their friends. But Zach has sent his Zachbots to fell the trees of the orangutan forest, and Martin and Chris activate the orangutan powers of the Creature Power Suit to rid the forest of saw-armed Zachbots, and save the orangutans rainforest home.

When an injured bird who is struggling to fly appears in the Hunter's backyard, the kids spring to action. In a test against time, they try to speed up the bird's recovery so it can join its bird friends migrating south for the winter.

Ancient rocks, lapping waves and a serene beach are the perfect setting for a flock of seagulls to hunt for their lunch. Paint this fantastic seaside scene along with Nicholas Hankins!

In the fishing capital of Bergen, the wettest city in Norway, Andreas prepares local trout and re-creates the city's famous fish soup.

Our show is all about breakfast, the most important meal of the day! You'll feel right at home at Concord's Big Country Kitchen, a woman and veteran-owned spot serving Southern favorites and featuring a whole table of hot sauces. Then it's off to Castro Valley, for colorful, inventive morning treats like cookie dough waffles and giant mimosas at Denica's Real Food Kitchen. We finish it all off at an Oakland institution that's been serving all-day eggs and homefries for the past 46 years. Decorated with napkin art and old fashioned aprons, you can't miss the one-of-a-kind atmosphere at Mama's Royal Cafe.

The origin of Chengdu can be credited to Dujiangyan, a set of levies that diverted the Min River over 2,000 years ago. Martin visits this UNESCO historical site and saw first hand how the water had created the fertile farmland which eventually gave rise to the city of Chengdu. He enjoys the abundance of fruits and vegetables by visiting local farms and orchards.

Zarela Martinez creates a Mexican dish, tamales with mole verde, using such authentic ingredients as corn flour, lard, corn husks, herbs and tomatillos. The program closes with Martinez providing the recipe for the margaritas she and Julia sip as the final credits roll.

Good Lady Apples Bon Femme; Stew Of Red Summer Fruit; Braised Pears In A Caramel Sauce; Flambeed Bananas; Apple Fritters.

Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster a showstopping Upside-Down Tomato Tart. Tasting expert Jack Bishop shares tips for buying tomatoes, and science expert Dan Souza explains the Leidenfrost Effect. Test cook Becky Hays makes host Julia Collin Davison Horiatiki Salata (Hearty Greek Salad).

Test cook Bryan Roof reveals the secrets to making a Southern California classic, Smoked Fish Tacos. Equipment expert Adam Ried shows Julia Collin Davison his top pick of chimney starters. Test cook Christie Morrison makes the perfect Grilled Steak Fajitas.

Our show is all about breakfast, the most important meal of the day! You'll feel right at home at Concord's Big Country Kitchen, a woman and veteran-owned spot serving Southern favorites and featuring a whole table of hot sauces. Then it's off to Castro Valley, for colorful, inventive morning treats like cookie dough waffles and giant mimosas at Denica's Real Food Kitchen. We finish it all off at an Oakland institution that's been serving all-day eggs and homefries for the past 46 years. Decorated with napkin art and old fashioned aprons, you can't miss the one-of-a-kind atmosphere at Mama's Royal Cafe.

Getting the chance to gather your loved ones around the table can be difficult in the fast-paced world we live in so in this show Lidia reminds us to always savor our time at the dinner table. Granddaughter Olivia Bastianich joins Lidia in her kitchen to practice a technique of creating a simple, yet elegant Citrus and Fennel Salad. Everybody likes Lidia's crispy Smashed Garlic Rosemary Potatoes, and she walks us through how to execute them with ease. And for the star of the table, Lidia's Roast Pork Shoulder is one of those festive preparations that requires time to cook, but the oven does most of the work! So let's cook up a feast with Lidia to enjoy with the ones we love!

Paris is home to one of the largest Vietnamese communities outside Asia, and its food has been part of the city for decades. Danielle Chang explores how Vietnamese cooking took root in France through colonial history and continued resettlement. From pho and coffee to banh mi and pastry, she traces how Vietnamese flavors reshaped Parisian taste.

Chef Hugo Guajardo of El Jonuco is pushing the envelope on norestense cuisine, researching around the state and finding the best ingredients. First, he takes us to where he sources his Carne Seca from the family-owned restaurant El Caminante who has perfected the art of drying meat. Then Pati has lunch at El Jonuco where she tries his spin on local delicacies and continues on to his home where he teaches her his take on charred chicken.In the kitchen recipes: Pollo Rostizado Norteno; Roasted Charred Chicken; Ensalada Verde con Vinagreta de Oregano; Super Greens Green Salad with Oregano vinaigrette; Hojarasca; Sugar and Cinnamon Cookies.

Sara and a chef-Instructor start the week with an easy hack for three easy meals - Roasting root vegetables to make a Pureed Soup, an egg topped hash, and a Buddha Bowl of grains and veggies. Dinner solved! In Rome, a Michelin starred chef takes Sara on a food shopping tour of Trastevere, then to her kitchen to make a unique Celeriac and Orange pizza.

Marrakech's status as an imperial city; why Marrakech is called "the red city"; the history, heritage and artisans of the legendary labyrinth of souks; Islamic, Moorish, Berber architecture in historic palaces; Koutoubia Mosque; UNESCO-status Jemaa El Fna medina; symbolism found in Islamic architecture; Le Jardin Secret: a traditional Islamic courtyard garden set within a former sultan's palace.

Six-time Emmy-winning host Joseph Rosendo is back with the new travel series JOSEPH ROSENDO'S STEPPIN' OUT. The series takes viewers to picturesque and ethnically rich destinations, showcasing the people who make our naturally wondrous and culturally diverse planet a better place to live. Joseph believes a passion for traveling and exploring the world is a part of living well and aging adventurously, and the series reflects this idea. Eight half-hour episodes bring viewers a deep commitment to authentic, responsible, and sustainable travel. Joseph continues to end each episode with the enduring truth of Mark Twain's quote: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness."

These landmarks of the Reno area offer much to enjoy. Chris learns some geology while summiting both mountains, on foot and off road, while Dave enjoys a Mt. Rose waterfall and the mining history of Peavine.

Skyscraper-studded Frankfurt - with so much commerce it's nicknamed "Bankfurt" - has a delightful-to-explore old center. Rick also visits Nurnberg, a capital for both the First Reich (the Holy Roman Empire) and the Third. From its towering castle and playful fountains to its Nazi Documentation Center and maze of underground bomb shelters, Nurnberg is a fascinating study in contrasts.

Mark meets with a local mason to investigate the depth of damage caused to a chimney by fallen trees. Siding starts to go up at Paula's. Kevin meets with Army Corp to discuss their continued relief efforts.

Tom shares a few methods to remove ring stains from a wood table; Jenn breaks down the types of soil and fertilizer needed for common indoor plants; Mark repairs a brick floor's crumbling mortar using spot pointing rather than a full repoint job.

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.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces rapper Wiz Khalifa and actor Sanaa Lathan to ancestors who left the American South in search of better lives in the North, boldly breaking racial barriers and forever transforming their families.

Our show is all about breakfast, the most important meal of the day! You'll feel right at home at Concord's Big Country Kitchen, a woman and veteran-owned spot serving Southern favorites and featuring a whole table of hot sauces. Then it's off to Castro Valley, for colorful, inventive morning treats like cookie dough waffles and giant mimosas at Denica's Real Food Kitchen. We finish it all off at an Oakland institution that's been serving all-day eggs and homefries for the past 46 years. Decorated with napkin art and old fashioned aprons, you can't miss the one-of-a-kind atmosphere at Mama's Royal Cafe.

Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. Rick traces the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And he enjoys an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.

A star-pilot for hire and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a princess and save Planet Druidia from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs.

Colin Clark, an employee of Sir Laurence Olivier, documents the tense interaction between Olivier and Marilyn Monroe during the production of The Prince and the Showgirl (1957).

Rich, famous, successful... an enigma hiding in plain sight. Lucy Worsley examines Agatha Christie's later life, and discovers how she became the Queen of Crime.

This episode features the award winning music videos Ride or Die, Give A Little Lovin', Here, Mother, and Veins.

Kick off ROADSHOW's all-new Season 29 with treasures that include a 1976 Marvel UK Super Spider-Man #175 cover art, a 1926 Rogers Hornsby sterling trophy, and Winslow Homer watercolors, ca. 1879. One is between $180,000 to $320,000!

Looking into the deaths of several high-ranking Russian defectors, Foyle finds ties to the apparent suicide of an unidentified Russian man and the disappearance of a young woman. His search leads him to a government listening station that may not be what it appears.

Locals have put the sleepy Goodman's Land on the map as "The Greenest Village in Midsomer." But when the entire village is bought by a Texan oilman, a string of grisly murders ensues. To what lengths will the locals go to retain their title? Guest stars include Nathaniel Parker (The Inspector Lynley Mysteries).

Javier Bardem (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story) & Diego Luna (La Maquina, Andor) Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This) & Adam Scott (Severance) Lisa Kudrow (No Good Deed) & Parker Posey (The White Lotus).

In this episode Mary Ann focuses on the fun side of exercise through the use of novelty music and imaginative choreography.

This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! This workout will strengthen and stretch your ribs, shoulders, and back while liberating and rebalancing your hips and hamstrings so that you can stand taller and sit straighter.

Focus on the makers of finely crafted handmade instruments - guitar, ukulele, trumpet, banjo and timpani - and the renowned musicians who play them, including Joan Baez, Jake Shimabukuro, Rhiannon Giddens, Scotty Barnhart, Tony Ellis and Joseph Pereira.

The simple pleasures of being outdoors in nature. Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Maureen 'Mo' Stine shares about getting the most out of time in nature. RJ Pole, host of Birds of a Feather Talk Together, shares tips on bird watching in the garden. Plus: arranging flowers outside and an old-fashioned picnic break.

Chef Christer Rodseth travels to Northern Norway, where he discovers the rich food traditions of the Sami people. On the breathtaking and vast plateau of Finnmarksvidda north of Kautokeino, Christer serves up home-made sausages, and braised reindeer shank to his new northern friends. This episode promises to be an unforgettable journey through the rich and diverse cuisine of Northern Norway.

In this episode, Christina heads to her kitchen and prepares the foundation of joy itself - pasta! Join Christina as she creates life and love with noodles.

Everyone deserves to feel welcomed. As my grandkids grew, their tastes did too, so I made them these Sweet Potato Chickpea Gnocchi with Gorgonzola. This colorful Beet & Carrot Salad was inspired by my morning juice stop. And my Turbot Woodsman-Style is an impressive way to serve up fish. There will always be food options, and a place for you here in my kitchen.

Milk Street explores Italy's repertoire of simple soups. We learn there are no meatballs in authentic Italian Wedding Soup; instead, it's all about the marriage of meat and greens. We learn how to make Bread and Tomato Soup with Poached Eggs and Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean and Vegetable Soup), two soups that exemplifies cucina povera. Plus, we share four ways to boost your store-bought broth.

Developing a passion for climbing during the pandemic, Skyler decided to turn his hobby into a family business with The Blok Climbing Co. Relocating his family from California to Texas, The Blok is quickly becoming the premier destination for bouldering in northern Texas.

Mark meets with a local mason to investigate the depth of damage caused to a chimney by fallen trees. Siding starts to go up at Paula's. Kevin meets with Army Corp to discuss their continued relief efforts.

Tom shares a few methods to remove ring stains from a wood table; Jenn breaks down the types of soil and fertilizer needed for common indoor plants; Mark repairs a brick floor's crumbling mortar using spot pointing rather than a full repoint job.

Kia has struck gold with their Telluride SUV, and for 2026 it officially enters its second generation. We'll dig into all the details in our first Road Test. Then we'll get on with a proper track workout in the Dodge Charger Scat Pack, now powered by a modern-day, internal-combustion SIXPACK.

On this episode, the Woodsmith crew builds a two-part workshop organizer. The plywood design features customized storage solutions that you can mix and match to suit your tools and needs. Simple joinery means this project can be built in a weekend.

Leonardo da Vinci is well known for his inventions as well as his art. But new evidence shows that many of his ideas were realized long before he sketched them out in his notebooks - some even 1,700 years before. Was Leonardo a copycat?

Follow a team of forensic experts as they investigate the preserved remains of a young African American woman from 19th century New York and reveal the little-known story of early America's free black communities.

Located in the heart of Union City, Bar Bay Grill brings the heat with their flavorful Asian fusion bar bites served alongside a wide selection of sake, soju, beer and wine. Then, tucked away in downtown Oakland, Rio California brings tropical vibes to historic Preservation Park, serving up both popular Brazilian street foods and classic Caribbean favorites for lunch. Finally, in Saratoga, Flowers elevates shareable plates with seasonal ingredients and imaginative twists on New American standbys. Then, reporter Cecilia Phillips heads to Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood to check out Korner Kitchen & Bar, a unique commissary kitchen with rotating vendors, a sizable cocktail bar, and an ample outdoor dining space.

Take the fear out of fish! First, we make Crisp-Skinned Broiled Salmon with Cucumber-Sesame Salad, which borrows a Japanese technique that uses salt to draw out moisture from the fish. Then, we make an Italian Seafood Stew with scallops and clams, as well as Sauteed Cod Fillets with Spicy Cilantro Sauce (Zhoug). Plus, we figure out the best ways to sear shrimp and steam white fish fillets.

Pati is in constant contact with her fans - through Facebook, Twitter, email - and they love to give her feedback on her recipes. In this episode, Pati will update and put new spins on her three most popular recipes according to the fans. And she'll surprise a lucky fan by showing up at his or her house!Recipe 1: Tart Pico de Guac; Recipe 2: Chipotle Chicken Pasta Casserole; Recipe 3: Marbled Tres Leches Cake.

Ricotta Dumplings With Red Pepper Sauce; Macaroni Beaucaire; Gnocchi Maison; Linguine With Clam Sauce And Vegetables.

Test cook Bryan Roof reveals the secrets to making a Southern California classic, Smoked Fish Tacos. Equipment expert Adam Ried shows Julia Collin Davison his top pick of chimney starters. Test cook Christie Morrison makes the perfect Grilled Steak Fajitas.

Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster a showstopping Upside-Down Tomato Tart. Tasting expert Jack Bishop shares tips for buying tomatoes, and science expert Dan Souza explains the Leidenfrost Effect. Test cook Becky Hays makes host Julia Collin Davison Horiatiki Salata (Hearty Greek Salad).

Immerse yourself in Scotland's wild highland landscape and meet its long-lived forest keeper, a magnificent Scots pine tree. As one of its longest living species, this ancient tree has witnessed the island's history across 500 years.

What would the restoration of Earth's forests mean in the fight against climate change? Follow researchers around the globe as they race to understand how nature processes and responds to carbon on the largest scales and how microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans combine to sustain healthy ecosystems. NOVA's cameras travel to spectacular forest landscapes in Costa Rica, Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, and other places as a global team of scientists gather data on how forests work and try to figure out how they can help tackle the twin threats of climate change and the existential threat of species extinction.

A death at Brokenwood's Historic Village brings Mike and his team into contact with New Zealand's colonial past. It appears that Brokenwood might have to come to terms with having its first serial killer.

Louisa is shocked when her father, Terry, makes an unannounced visit. Terry agrees to let Martin examine him-but that backfires on the Doc, who is now bound by the rules of medical confidentiality. Ruth employs an unconventional method to test Martin's blood phobia, and Bert tries to get a squatter to vacate his trailer park. Guest starring Kenneth Cranham (The Good Karma Hospital).

With 60% of the world's population in cities, urban spaces are more crowded than ever. From New York to Kolkata, discover the surprising and beneficial ways urban wildlife is transforming our concrete jungles into thriving, shared ecosystems.

Antarctica's icy ecosystems reveal how frozen landscapes can sustain odd forms of life.

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

Shane travels from ancient aqueducts to modern mega-dams, following our age-old quest to tame water. On a journey down the Colorado River, he discovers how humanity's thirst for control has reshaped rivers - and civilization itself.

Whitney highlights how defying societal norms leads to success in "No Label." Rima Zigaitis, a coach, helps others embrace their true selves despite medical conditions.

Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is a weekly half hour series devoted to providing trustworthy, understandable advice about how to build and protect wealth over the long-term. One of the most experienced business journalists in television, Consuelo Mack consistently attracts experts at the highest levels, bringing the best minds in the business to explore building and protecting long-term wealth. Wide-ranging topics -- including green investing, alternative energy, and insurance -- cover all the investments viewers care about: stocks, bonds real estate, art and collectibles. Every episode ends with a personal finance Action Point to help viewers manage their financial lives.

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.

America's founding fathers were men yearning for a nation of individual liberty and unprecedented independence. Liberty and Slavery features stunning imagery and interviews with scholars that explore the paradox of America's Founding Fathers being champions of liberty - and yet simultaneously champions of slavery.

GHOSTS OF AMISTAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE REBELS is based on Marcus Rediker's 2012 book The Amistad Rebellion: An Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom The documentary chronicles a trip made by academics and historians to Sierra Leone in May of 2013 as they retrace the path of the 53 Africans who rebelled against their captors and seized the slave schooner Amistad in 1839, leading to a watershed US Supreme Court decision. Their goal: to visit the 10 villages where the Amistad rebels once lived; interview the elders about their history and how the incident is remembered; and search for the long-lost ruins of Lomboko, the slave trading factory where the Amistad Africans were incarcerated and loaded onto a slave ship bound for the New World. By interviewing local villagers, fishermen and truck drivers, and accessing their oral accounts, GHOSTS OF AMISTAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE REBELS aims to recover the lost history of the Amistad insurrection, told from a seldom-voiced perspective in the historical struggle against slavery. The documentary chronicles a trip made by academics and historians to Sierra Leone in May of 2013 as they retrace the path of the 53 Africans who rebelled against their captors and seized the slave schooner Amistad in 1839, leading to a watershed US Supreme Court decision. Their goal: to visit the 10 villages where the Amistad rebels once lived; interview the elders about their history and how the incident is remembered, and search for the long-lost ruins of Lomboko the slave trading factory where the Amistad Africans were incarcerated and loaded onto a slave ship bound for the New World. By interviewing local villagers, fishermen and truck drivers, and accessing their oral accounts, GHOSTS OF AMISTAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE REBELS aims to recover the lost history of the Amistad insurrection, told from a seldom-voiced perspective in the historical struggle against slavery.

After the American Civil War, over four million formerly enslaved people were set free, but most had no place to go. Wanting some autonomy over their own lives, many formed Freedom Colonies in an endeavor to live as far away from the racism of Jim Crow as possible. In 1988, documentary photographer Richard Orton began a decades-long project that followed the descendants of four of these communities. RAISE YOUR HEAD UP: FREEDOM COLONIES IN AMERICA is an hour-long documentary that explores their accomplishments, along with the challenges they face to keep these legacies alive.

Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is a weekly half hour series devoted to providing trustworthy, understandable advice about how to build and protect wealth over the long-term. One of the most experienced business journalists in television, Consuelo Mack consistently attracts experts at the highest levels, bringing the best minds in the business to explore building and protecting long-term wealth. Wide-ranging topics -- including green investing, alternative energy, and insurance -- cover all the investments viewers care about: stocks, bonds real estate, art and collectibles. Every episode ends with a personal finance Action Point to help viewers manage their financial lives.

In Season 8's finale, "Hard Pasts, Clear Futures," Eliza Vancourt, CJ Hook, and Curtis Duffy reveal their inspiring triumphs in overcoming obstacles.

The Last Twins is the never-before-told story of an unsung hero of the Holocaust, Erno 'Zvi' Spiegel, who risked everything to save dozens of young twins from almost certain death at Auschwitz. Under the shadow of Dr. Josef Mengele's horrific experiments, Erno used his courage, compassion, and ingenuity to shield the most vulnerable-the sets of twins targeted for brutal medical experimentation. Mengele put Erno in charge of the young boys, but Erno used his position to protect and comfort the children, all of whom had been torn from their families and subjected to inhumane tests under the constant threat of extermination.

PENNY is a multi-dimensional portrait of Penny Cooper, a celebrated criminal defense attorney, art collector, supporter of female artists, and protector of the underdog. Cooper's life brims with stories mirroring the profound changes in our country from the 1940s to the present. In this revealing documentary, Cooper proves herself quite the raconteur with seemingly unlimited anecdotes. Her stories are engaging; sometimes funny, and sometimes distressing. The film is a collection of these moments as told by Cooper and the people who have been impacted by her dynamic spirit. The talented lawyer and art enthusiast offers a unique perspective on important social narratives such as criminal justice, the artists and collectors who generate today's global contemporary art market, gender equality, and more. Through it all, she has found herself at the center of dramatic social progress for women. A role model and pioneer, Cooper perhaps owes much of her success in transcending the glass ceiling to her unwavering resilience, fortitude and infamous humility.

America's founding fathers were men yearning for a nation of individual liberty and unprecedented independence. Liberty and Slavery features stunning imagery and interviews with scholars that explore the paradox of America's Founding Fathers being champions of liberty - and yet simultaneously champions of slavery.

GHOSTS OF AMISTAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE REBELS is based on Marcus Rediker's 2012 book The Amistad Rebellion: An Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom The documentary chronicles a trip made by academics and historians to Sierra Leone in May of 2013 as they retrace the path of the 53 Africans who rebelled against their captors and seized the slave schooner Amistad in 1839, leading to a watershed US Supreme Court decision. Their goal: to visit the 10 villages where the Amistad rebels once lived; interview the elders about their history and how the incident is remembered; and search for the long-lost ruins of Lomboko, the slave trading factory where the Amistad Africans were incarcerated and loaded onto a slave ship bound for the New World. By interviewing local villagers, fishermen and truck drivers, and accessing their oral accounts, GHOSTS OF AMISTAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE REBELS aims to recover the lost history of the Amistad insurrection, told from a seldom-voiced perspective in the historical struggle against slavery. The documentary chronicles a trip made by academics and historians to Sierra Leone in May of 2013 as they retrace the path of the 53 Africans who rebelled against their captors and seized the slave schooner Amistad in 1839, leading to a watershed US Supreme Court decision. Their goal: to visit the 10 villages where the Amistad rebels once lived; interview the elders about their history and how the incident is remembered, and search for the long-lost ruins of Lomboko the slave trading factory where the Amistad Africans were incarcerated and loaded onto a slave ship bound for the New World. By interviewing local villagers, fishermen and truck drivers, and accessing their oral accounts, GHOSTS OF AMISTAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE REBELS aims to recover the lost history of the Amistad insurrection, told from a seldom-voiced perspective in the historical struggle against slavery.

After the American Civil War, over four million formerly enslaved people were set free, but most had no place to go. Wanting some autonomy over their own lives, many formed Freedom Colonies in an endeavor to live as far away from the racism of Jim Crow as possible. In 1988, documentary photographer Richard Orton began a decades-long project that followed the descendants of four of these communities. RAISE YOUR HEAD UP: FREEDOM COLONIES IN AMERICA is an hour-long documentary that explores their accomplishments, along with the challenges they face to keep these legacies alive.

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.

This series presents interviews between David Rubenstein and some of the nation's most renowned scholars and public figures, including Ron Chernow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, Annette Gordon-Reed, and others. In these in-depth conversations, Rubenstein illuminates the work of these influential historians and thinkers as well as the subjects of their scholarship.

This series presents interviews between David Rubenstein and some of the nation's most renowned scholars and public figures, including Ron Chernow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, Annette Gordon-Reed, and others. In these in-depth conversations, Rubenstein illuminates the work of these influential historians and thinkers as well as the subjects of their scholarship.

Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. She broke ground with "Society's Child" (1966), a bold take on interracial love, and "At Seventeen" (1975), a searing anthem about bullying.

The trial continues as planned, but a crucial bit of information is revealed to Larcher that hinders the prosecution.

In one of the few queer-focused shelters in Tijuana, asylum-seekers process heartbreak and joy as they await uncertain futures.

A Catholic Sister working for the Toledo, Ohio diocese reflects on her ministry to gay men during the late 1980's and early 1990's. Sister Eileen Schieber resigned her position as the Bishop's vicar to partner with community organizers dedicated to providing care and housing for those with HIV/AIDS.

Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. She broke ground with "Society's Child" (1966), a bold take on interracial love, and "At Seventeen" (1975), a searing anthem about bullying.

Explore the issue of reparations for African-Americans. Building on key issues of diversity and democracy; slavery and its aftermath; and socio-economic indicators, this documentary puts real people and their family histories into the reparations debate. Personal stories, expert interviews and rich archival materials underscored by evocative music weaves a narrative around the issue of reparations today so many years after the historical understanding of the end of slavery in America. Noted speakers address the cumulative impact that Reconstruction, Black Laws, Jim Crow, modern day violence, discrimination added to divergent wealth trajectories and opportunities firmly rooted in the system of enslavement. Individuals seeking to bridge our human divide share their reparations quests and we begin to understand the myriad of initiatives already happening across the country on local, state & national levels to make reparations a reality.

Lily and her family move into the home once occupied by her great grandpa, Wallace Hunter. Moving day becomes even more exciting when strong winds prevent Lily's dad Al from delivering his weather report, and the whole family pitches in.

Not So Splash - In the middle of summer, Olive and Otto investigate why parts of town are turning snowy and cold. Curriculum: Measurement; comparing temperatures and using a thermometer.Switch Your Partner Round and Round - Olive and Otto discover what life would have been like if Ms. O has assigned them different partners. Curriculum: Measurement; using standard measurements to compare capacity.

Martin and Chris are creature adventuring on the African savannah when they encounter a warthog mom and her piglets. But they notice something odd. One of the piglets is the cheetah cub Spotswat! It's up to the Kratt Bros to find out why this cub has been adopted into the warthog family and to reunite him with his mother, Blur. Science Concept: Interspecies relationships.

When Martin and Chris assist the Tasmanian Wildlife Service in tagging endangered Tasmanian Devils, they discover that Zach Varmitech has been kidnapping them to create a ferocious new Zachbot.Science Concepts: A healthy ecosystem has both predators and scavengers. Scavengers are animals that eat mostly other dead animals.

Lyla can't fall asleep and tries to figure out what's wrong with her sleep routine. / Lyla tries to do her own hairstyle with Stu's help, but it's a disaster and her mom shows Lyla and Stu the steps to style her hair.

Lyla builds a spaceship with a new friend and learns people can be different from her. / Lyla learns her sisters can predict what the other wants by observing one another, and Lyla tries to do the same with Luke.

The Loops crew prep a Stu Day party, but Stu can't help but help people. / Liana finds crumbs on Louisa's pillow and says she took the last cookie, but Louisa denies it. The twins get evidence and argue their case in front of Judge Lyla.

Lyla figures out how to do a magic trick with clues from her neighbor, Miss Emmaline. / Luke finds a puppy and has to figure out what the puppy wants by watching and listening to it.

Lyla bowls a strike her first time bowling, but she gets frustrated when she realizes bowling isn't as easy as she thought it was. / When Lyla feels left out from Everett and Ale's thriving friendship, she plans ways to get herself back in.

Hacker's stolen the CyberStar. The CyberSquad races through a fizzy Asteroid Belt and solves math patterns to get it back, reclaiming their confidence 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.

The Little Red Dream - After a wild day of mishaps leaves Clifford wishing he wasn't so big, Emily Elizabeth reads Clifford Gulliver's Travels as he drifts off to sleep. He dreams he is a little dog, and is at first excited to be able to do all the things he couldn't before - until Emily Elizabeth needs help...BIG HELP! When he wakes up, he is glad to be back to his big, regular size. The Mail Mix Up - There is a new mail carrier on Birdwell Island! Emily Elizabeth, Clifford and the gang help Mrs. Clayton deliver invitations to everyone in town by way of their very own Big Red Delivery Service. After almost all the invitations are handed out, they realize they almost forgot to give the guest of honor his invitation! But, where will they find him? Maybe at...the post office?

The Wing Kings - The Pteranodon family stretches their wings at Quetzalcoatlus Canyon, where Mr. Pteranodon flew when he was younger and nicknamed, the "Wing King." Now, the Pteranodons and Buddy meet Quincy Quetzalcoatlus and his Dad, another Wing King, a huge flying bird. Together, the two "Wing Kings" wow their kids with some sensational aerial acrobatics.The Big Mud Pit - There's big trouble at the Big Pond when Dad and Larry Lambeosaurus get stuck in the mud. Buddy and Leroy Lambeosaurus devise a plan to pull their dads out before they sink deeper into the mud!

Jasmine, Lila and Pinkalicious are inspired by fashion designs to create their own, unique outfits! But when Pinkalicious' design comes apart at the seams, she learns that with a little innovation, she can create an even more pinkaperfect dress! / A baby pinka bear has been born at Pinkville Zoo! Pinkalicious, Peter and friends bring home-made baby gifts to the new arrival, who turns out to be a shy little cub. Pinkalicous learns that with a little patience - and some sweet singing - the baby pinka bear is ready to say hello!

The Too Big Dog Problem - Peg's Yard. Big Dog is too big to play Little Red on Peg's stage, until an escaped elephant and mouse get into the act. Primary Content: Size and weight Secondary Content: Balance.The Giant Baby Problem - Giant Land. Babysitters Peg and Cat must figure out how to use a giant beeper while chasing a giant baby and fleeing a giant mouse. Primary Content:Addition and subtraction Secondary Content: Ordinal numbers.

The Amazing Zero is on Sesame Street to help people by taking everything away when they need it to get to zero. Elmo wants to help the Amazing Zero and becomes Super ZerMo! They find Grover who needs to return all his library books. Super ZerMo wants to help and tries taking all of the books to the library but forgets a couple of books. Then he tries helping Grandma Nell wash her laundry but accidentally leaves a couple laundry baskets behind. Super ZerMo gives up; he can't make zero of anything. The Amazing Zero encourages Super ZerMo to not give up. They hear Abby needs help and Elmo realizes he can't give up; his friends need his help. Super ZerMo moves the bouncy balls to the playground and saves Abby's block tower. The Amazing Zero congratulates Super ZerMo. Sesame Street is in good hands with a hero like him!

Phoebe decides to go play by herself after a disagreement on the playground. Jay and Lupe learn to use wayfinding signs to track her down. A playful rivalry between Pete and Craig turns into an epic hoops battle of Tobsy Shotsy on the Courts.

The Wombats track down a ruckus, discovering many noises along the way. Once the source is found, they're able to enjoy Buzby's song. Mr. E is distraught - a shipment got delayed and his toy aisle is bare. 'Toy Maker' to the rescue!

When Mr. E's cake table collapses, it's up to the Wombats to save Cake Day. Can they use a 3D printer to design a solution? / When Buckley's trip is cancelled, the Wombats create a new pretend vacation to cheer him up.

Daniel Waits with Dad - Daniel is SO excited for the new Tigey the Adventure Tiger book to come out, but before he can get it, he has to go to Dr. Plat's office with Dad Tiger. Waiting can be hard, but playing and imagining make the waiting go faster. Once they're at the library, Daniel and Jodi pretend while they wait in line, and soon he gets to read the book with Dad.Margaret's New Shoes - Daniel is excited to play at the playground, but first they need to go to the store to get new shoes for Margaret. It can be very hard to wait, but Daniel learns to sing and imagine to pass the time. Soon it's time to go the playground-playing made the waiting easier! Strategy: When you wait, you can play, sing, or imagine anything!

Something Special for Dad - Daniel notices how happy Dad is to have received a letter from Grandpere. Daniel really loves Dad, so he decides to send him a letter that will make him glad too. He goes to the Post Office with Mom, where he learns how letters are sorted and mailed. He even joins Mr. McFeely on his "speedy delivery" to give Dad the very special letter!I Love You, Mom - Daniel wants to surprise Mom Tiger with her favorite banana bread because he knows it is one way to say "I love you." Dad and Daniel head to Baker Aker's Bakery, where they learn about the bread-making process. Daniel and Dad Tiger surprise Mom and she happily shares the banana bread gift with them too!

When Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship, the noise on stage becomes too much and she needs to leave. / When Carl forgets his bottle cap collection at his dad's house, he must find a way to make it through the night without it.

For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode includes two animated stories, followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.

Donkey and Cousin Hodie's plans are ruined by a big rainstorm. Can they figure out new ways to have fun in the rain? / At Grampy's Game Day, Cousin doesn't know how to play the game Grampy planned. Can Donkey patiently wait her turn while he learns?

When Mrs Sweep has to deal with a pickled onion emergency, Milo and his pals are keen to give Queen Mabel's dusty palace a really good clean. They think Vic the Vac might be a speedy solution but sometimes good old elbow grease gets the best results.

The kids are out summer caroling with Senor Tapir, singing their brand new Sunny Summer Song to Animal Town residents. But, by the time they arrive at Mr. Dog's house, it's nighttime and they can't seem to get a word out because they are distracted by flutter-ing moths. After they learn the moths are attracted to Mr. Dog's porch light, they figure out an easy solution - just turn off the light! The kids learn that there are simple things we can do to lessen our impact on nature, and complete their Sunny Summer Song in the dark. The kids decide to give away the peaches they've picked from Elinor's peach tree to all their friends in Animal Town. Everyone loves their peaches, but soon their basket is emp-ty. They head to Farmer Bear's farm to get more, but when they get there, they discover that there is only one peach left on the tree! Is Animal Town out of peaches? After some observations, they learn that certain fruits only grow in certain seasons. The peaches might be gone, but they'll be back next summer, and now that it's almost fall, they can pick another fresh and juicy fruit for their friends -- apples!

Rosie wants to try the new ice pop from the Ice Pop Truck, but she needs to find an extra dollar to buy it. / Rosie gets a dollar after helping Tia at the mercado, but she struggles to decide what to buy with it.

With the help of their teacher, Whyatt and his friends have contacted a girl from another school over the computer but they wonder where she lives. The super readers take a trip around the world with a wacky explorer name Wigglesbottom who is on the hunt for his friend Sophie. Will they be able to help Wigglesbottom find his friend, or will they be destined to travel the globe indefinitely?Educational Objectives: To learn about Geography. Kids will catch the alphabet and identify the letters R, O, P, E, as well as practice the magic of spelling, understand what the word "quicksand" means, and use the power to read to change the story.

Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.

While visiting the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Grandpa Nat leaves behind a microphone that he needs to do an interview for his documentary. Using lessons from the Indian Relay Race - and a maze of lava tubes - can Molly and Stormee get Grandpa his mic? / After hearing the Shoshone-Bannock story about Doe'gwo'ah, the Big Snake responsible for creating the Craters of the Moon lava fields, Molly and her new friend Stormee encounter a real rattlesnake when retrieving Grandpa Nat's wayward drone!

Alma, Andre, and friends can't wait for movie night in the park! But when Andre finds out tonight's feature stars a spooky blob monster, he suddenly remembers he has to help out at the community center. Alma offers to help him finish in time, but he doesn't seem excited. What's up? Alma, Eddie, and Junior need inspiration for the "hero song" they are writing for Papi, so they join him as he tries to catch a lost parrot named Wanda. Too bad they keep scaring Wanda away. Will this hero's song remain unsung?

After feeling left out, Luke decides that he wants to swap places with Stu, but being Stu isn't easy. / The Loops kids throw their parents a surprise party, and to keep it a secret, they come up with signals their parents won't pick up on.

ARTHUR is based on the best-selling children's books by Marc Brown. The series revolves around an eight year-old aardvark, his four year-old sister DW, and their family and friends. ARTHUR is a show about being a kid, exploring the world, and finding your place in it. It's about kids finding inner strengths, learning to make choices for themselves, taking responsibility for them and of course, having fun. In each episode, Arthur and his gang guide us through stories that deal with real "kid issues" -- timeless difficulties and joys that all kids experience. The series also models the joys and rewards of literacy by presenting the many ways kids and adults incorporate reading and writing into their lives. Above all, ARTHUR is a comedy that tells its stories from a kids' point of view, never moralizing or talking down to them.

Robert Plant - Olive and Otto must find a way to stop Obfusco's plant from taking over headquarters. Curriculum: Geometry and spatial sense; understand that maps provide information about direction and distance.Game Time - When Otto gets trapped inside a video game it's up to Olive to rescue him. Curriculum: Measurement; identify value of coins and combinations to make a dollar.

When Chris realizes that his precious Creature souvenir collection is missing, the gang must travel back to the Arctic to find it. But the Arctic is now covered in a thick layer of ice and snow, so they'll need the help of a special Arctic creature - the Musk Ox - and its creature powers to find it. Science Concept: Defense.

It's time for the annual Wild Kratt Firefly picnic. Martin and Chris head off into the forest to find some fireflies to join in the fun, but fashion designer, Donita Donata, has been capturing all the fireflies to use in the making of a sparkly, one-of-a-kind dress. The Wild Kratts team has to save the firefly population!Science Concepts: Bioluminescence, Cold light.

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.

When Trini hears there's never been a Juneteenth celebration in Qyah, she decides to plan one with Molly and Tooey! After realizing Qyah doesn't have the special foods and activities she had in Texas, Trini wonders, will the holiday be the same? / When a handful of items mysteriously disappear from the Trading Post, Molly and Tooey decide to investigate. Together, they gather clues and interrogate potential suspects around Qyah - determined to uncover the culprit!

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!

Set in breathtaking Sequoia National Park, Wowsabout is a Children's TV special following Roxy, a free-spirited hedgehog and Ronald, a rule-following pig. Their worlds collide until the AWE of the natural world shows them that they have a lot in common and hysterical adventures ensue!

Another Dingerball season is just around the corner for the Dingerville Dragons. But the team is far from ready for Opening Day. The reason - there's so much traffic in town, the players can never reach the field in time to practice. They need an alternate way to avoid the traffic. With a bit of creative thinking the CyberSquad test ideas and design a pedal-powered solution - the Dingermobile! Topics: Alternate Forms of Transportation; Prototyping; Measuring Distances and Time Big Idea: When there are too many cars on the road, you can find other, cleaner ways to move around to ease congestion, lower pollution and maybe even get some exercise.

While making a cake, Carrot and Mindy find they are one are short one ingredient, so they head to the store. But Carrot accidentally pushes a wrong button on the wagon's newly-updated control panel, and they take off into outer space! Using a diagram, methodical experimentation, and record keeping, Mindy and Carrot figure out how to properly fly the saucer back home, where they finally finish the cake.Mindy has a problem: now that she's been to space with the bigger kids, she realizes how much there is out there to see! How can she decide where to explore next? Sydney asks her mom, Dr. Skelley, who presents them with the very first edition of Commander Cressida comics! In reading the comic book, Mindy comes to appreciate that she, like Commander Cressida, can explore space "one adventure at a time."

With the help of their teacher, Whyatt and his friends have contacted a girl from another school over the computer but they wonder where she lives. The super readers take a trip around the world with a wacky explorer name Wigglesbottom who is on the hunt for his friend Sophie. Will they be able to help Wigglesbottom find his friend, or will they be destined to travel the globe indefinitely?Educational Objectives: To learn about Geography. Kids will catch the alphabet and identify the letters R, O, P, E, as well as practice the magic of spelling, understand what the word "quicksand" means, and use the power to read to change the story.

Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.

While visiting the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Grandpa Nat leaves behind a microphone that he needs to do an interview for his documentary. Using lessons from the Indian Relay Race - and a maze of lava tubes - can Molly and Stormee get Grandpa his mic? / After hearing the Shoshone-Bannock story about Doe'gwo'ah, the Big Snake responsible for creating the Craters of the Moon lava fields, Molly and her new friend Stormee encounter a real rattlesnake when retrieving Grandpa Nat's wayward drone!

Alma, Andre, and friends can't wait for movie night in the park! But when Andre finds out tonight's feature stars a spooky blob monster, he suddenly remembers he has to help out at the community center. Alma offers to help him finish in time, but he doesn't seem excited. What's up? Alma, Eddie, and Junior need inspiration for the "hero song" they are writing for Papi, so they join him as he tries to catch a lost parrot named Wanda. Too bad they keep scaring Wanda away. Will this hero's song remain unsung?