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

Guest: Anne Applebaum. As Trump addresses the UN and hosts Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum explains how an alliance of ideologues and grifters is remaking U.S. foreign policy from Iran and Ukraine to Venezuela and Cuba.

Sing Democracy 250 is a stirring musical odyssey commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, captured live in concert from Minneapolis. Through inspiring new music and powerful choral performances, the program invites audiences to reflect on America's history, celebrate the ideals that unite us, and renew our commitment to one another and our country. The Minneapolis performance is one of four Signature Concerts presented as part of a nationwide initiative that also includes performances by more than 150 choirs in communities across America. Together, these concerts celebrate the enduring promise of democracy while demonstrating music's unique ability to transcend divisions, affirm diversity, and inspire hope and harmony. Featuring the Together In Hope Choir, the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and guest choirs from across Minnesota, the concert premieres two newly commissioned works: US, inspired by Richard Haass' The Bill of Obligations, and Redeem the Dream, based on Langston Hughes' "Let America Be America Again". Together, these moving performances remind us that the power of democracy is in the voice of its people, and every voice matters.

The thirty-minute special will be hosted by PBS News Hour co-anchor & co-managing editor Geoff Bennett and focuses on Bruce Springsteen's storied career, his impact on American music, and the opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University. The special will include an extended look at Bennett's recent interview with Springsteen that aired on PBS News Hour as well as conversations with Bob Sanelli, the former executive director of the Grammy Museum and founding executive director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music, and Jon Landau, Springsteen's longtime manager and producer, on the role music plays in telling the American story as the country marks its 250th anniversary.

Inventing America: Making a Nation brings our Founding Fathers back to life in a TV talk show filmed before a live audience. This program features three delegates to the Second Continental Congress -Thomas Jefferson (Bill Barker), Benjamin Franklin (John Hamant) and John Adams (Sam Goodyear) - discussing the lead-up to the Declaration of Independence. A fourth delegate, John Dickinson (Rodney TeSlaa), who refused to sign the document, reveals the conflict behind this historic event. Created by Milton Nieuwsma and filmed by Philip A. Lane, two-time Emmy Award-winners from previous collaborations, the show was recorded at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. The host and moderator is Marc Baer, professor of history at Hope. The director is John K.V. Tammi, professor emeritus of theatre and founder of Hope's acclaimed Summer Repertory Theatre.

THE DECLARATION'S JOURNEY traces the story of the Declaration of Independence from Thomas Jefferson's pen to movements for freedom around the world. Explore how its words inspired revolutions, challenged injustice and continues to shape our shared pursuit of equality and liberty in America.

Death of a Goldfish. In this highly-acclaimed early episode Mister Rogers discovers a dead fish in his aquarium, buries it, and talks about his boyhood feelings when his dog died. He assures children that memories can help, and that sadness isn't forever.

This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their family and friends. All the kids agree to write a poem as part of a bet, in "I'm A Poet." Guest poet Jack Prelutsky reads 3 of his poems from "The New Kid on the Block": "My Sister is a Sissy," "Today is Very Boring" and "Jelly Fish Stew." In "The Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club," when some parents get the kids' favorite books banned from the town library, the children themselves fight back.

While doing their annual Laundry Day, the Kratt brothers disagree on what's better: blue oceans or green forests. They're disagreeing much more than usual. Aviva takes on the role of referee to demonstrate how oceans and forests work together to make our living planet, just like Martin and Chris need to keep working together. Can the gang get Martin and Chris back into sync in time to save Planet Earth from Zach and Paisley Paver's villainous plans?

The Hunter's nice warm spring day is derailed when a cold snap suddenly hits. Worried about the low temperature's effect on outdoor plants, the kids band together to protect the gardens in their neighborhood.

Join host Nicholas Hankins as he takes brush to canvas to create a view of the Smoky Mountain Foothills during the heart of summertime using the Bob Ross Wet-On-Wet Technique of oil painting.

Tina visits Hardanger, the fjord valley known as Norway's orchard. In spring, the valley provides an abundance of wild herbs and edible flowers. High atop a glacier, Tina makes a Norwegian drink and serves it with local fjord trout.

Check, Please! Bay Area makes its first splash in the Monterey Bay Area! First up, The Butter House serves up satisfying and sumptuous American classics with a Filipino and Pacific Islander twist, perfect against the fresh air of Monterey County's Seaside - think fried chicken & waffles next to pork belly fried rice. Then, with picturesque views of the bay on Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf, Cafe Fina dishes up some of the region's tastiest seafood, including pistachio pasta with prawns and steamed black mussels. Lastly, tucked away in warm and welcoming Carmel Valley, Corkscrew Cafe is home to an elegant and seasonal Californian menu sure to please anyone in search of a satisfying meal - from French onion soup, to carnitas tacos, to wood-fired Meyer lemon pizzas.

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.

Julian Serrano creates a lobster and chicken paella for a main course and creme fraiche ice cream with almond roasted figs and honey lime peaches for dessert. When making the paella, Serrano uses a paellero -- a shallow, wide pan -- to make the paella.

It's easy to fall in love with Jacques' seasonal menu, starting with a fresh, smooth tomato velvet soup - the name speaks for itself! Then, sliced tomato gratin made with ripe, ruby-red tomatoes and coarse rustic bread, is Jacques' go-to late-summer dish. He continues with a tender grilled lamb shasklik that includes easy, make-ahead instructions and a colorful red cabbage, pistachio and cranberry salad with bleu cheese. Jacques goes on to transform pizza dough into an apple galette, baked to crispy perfection!

Test cook Nik Sharma makes Lemon-Braised Chicken with Pearl Couscous, Artichokes, and Chickpeas for host Julia Collin Davison. Equipment expert Hannah Crowley shares the test kitchen's favorite dish soap. Science expert and test cook Dan Souza reveals the power of evaporative cooling and then makes host Bridget Lancaster Fattet Hummus (Crispy Pita with Garlicky Yogurt and Chickpeas).

Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.

Check, Please! Bay Area makes its first splash in the Monterey Bay Area! First up, The Butter House serves up satisfying and sumptuous American classics with a Filipino and Pacific Islander twist, perfect against the fresh air of Monterey County's Seaside - think fried chicken & waffles next to pork belly fried rice. Then, with picturesque views of the bay on Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf, Cafe Fina dishes up some of the region's tastiest seafood, including pistachio pasta with prawns and steamed black mussels. Lastly, tucked away in warm and welcoming Carmel Valley, Corkscrew Cafe is home to an elegant and seasonal Californian menu sure to please anyone in search of a satisfying meal - from French onion soup, to carnitas tacos, to wood-fired Meyer lemon pizzas.

Risotto is a blank canvas on which we can paint whatever we like. Today, Lidia shows us how to be an artist! Lidia gets creative, making a vibrant yellow saffron Seafood and Leek Risotto, starring shrimp and scallops. Then, Lidia imparts an important and resourceful lesson of how to Replenish your Stock using food scraps from her freezer stash. And to finish this risotto fest, she shows us that we don't always have to use arborio rice, like in her hearty Barley Risotto with Cabbage and Sausage. Tune into Lidia's Kitchen and master risotto the Lidia way!

This episode explores how cultures collide when trends meet traditions. Mister Softee taken over by the Chinese government; Brooklyn Brewery is using Japanese hops from Jeju Island; the Fung Bros visits a New Yorker who is reinventing the Shanghainese soup dumpling.

In Coahuila, wine was once made for the Spanish Crown, and today the same winery creates some of Mexico's most beloved wines. Pati visits Casa Madero in the town of Parras, where she discovers fascinating stories that reach back to ancient indigenous legends. Then, she visits the Chavez family to taste their traditional Mexican sweets, lovingly made by hand. Recipes: . Mole de Pinon con Pollo al Horno Pine Nut Mole with Roasted Chicken . Arroz con Datiles y Chabacanos. Rice with Dates and Apricots.

Join acclaimed writer Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? As she journeys around County Meath in Ireland visiting two castles, tasting whiskey for the first time, learns how to felt and much more! All curated by local writer Darragh McCullough. The show includes a tour of Slane Castle -where the same family have lived since 1703!

As part of his public television and CreateTV 20th anniversary, Steppin' Out host Joseph Rosendo shares with us his journeys in Canada - a land written in the silver ink of 600,000 lakes and the ancient, rugged Precambrian granite that forms the Canadian Shield. Besides this great land's natural wonders, Joseph shares with us his experiences and discovers among Canada First Nations people. A noble, resilient people who honor the glory of their past while they embrace the hope of their future.

Much of the Mexican state of Oaxaca lies in forested mountains, some reaching over 12,000 feet in elevation. Indigenous communities for millennia have inhabited towns deep within the forests, even at the highest elevations. Many of these communities guard their forests as part of their inherited rights. Some of them are now being rewarded for their accomplishments in sustainable forestry.

In this first of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, Rick cheers with the masses at Siena's crazy Palio horse race, tosses a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, dons a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrates Easter in Greece. Dropping in on some of the Continent's top parties, he discovers that each one is a celebration of traditional culture, and all of them are full of opportunities to sing and dance, feast on traditional food, and party with locals.

The team tours a renovated ranch and a new 900 sq ft ADU, sharing lessons from building the town's first ADU. They review shared systems and exterior plans while exploring how the new spaces function for the family.

Heath installs a weatherproof outdoor TV enclosure. Kevin, Tom and Zack discuss essential preparation steps a homeowner should take before a renovation. Then, Mark replaces a crumbling fire pit with a sleek, modern square design.

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.

Discover the unsolved mysteries behind the family stories of political organizer Donna Brazile, actor Ty Burrell and artist Kara Walker as they learn how the legacy of slavery has shaped their identities.

Check, Please! Bay Area makes its first splash in the Monterey Bay Area! First up, The Butter House serves up satisfying and sumptuous American classics with a Filipino and Pacific Islander twist, perfect against the fresh air of Monterey County's Seaside - think fried chicken & waffles next to pork belly fried rice. Then, with picturesque views of the bay on Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf, Cafe Fina dishes up some of the region's tastiest seafood, including pistachio pasta with prawns and steamed black mussels. Lastly, tucked away in warm and welcoming Carmel Valley, Corkscrew Cafe is home to an elegant and seasonal Californian menu sure to please anyone in search of a satisfying meal - from French onion soup, to carnitas tacos, to wood-fired Meyer lemon pizzas.

In this second of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, Rick dances with Spaniards at Sevilla's April Fair, celebrates Bastille Day in Paris, runs with the bulls at Pamplona, and hoists a frothy stein at Munich's Oktoberfest. And he celebrates a traditional family Christmas, browsing the holiday market in Nurnberg and sledding down alpine slopes by torchlight in Switzerland. With the entire Continent as his playground, fun is his mission.

Akeelah Anderson, a young girl attending a tough school in Los Angeles, sees the finals of the National Spelling Bee. She decides to enter the competition, despite her classmates' derision and the antipathy of her mother Tanya. Thanks to the efforts of her teacher Dr. Joshua Larabee, she reaches the final. When she meets her fellow competitors, she realizes that coming first isn't everything in life.

A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.

This episode features the award winning music videos Algorithm Takedown, Truth Is..., West Of West And East of Tokio (For James Hand) , Nothing 4 Something, and Kiss.

Travel back to Season 1 to learn what the series' first finds are worth today, including an 1895 UNC football, an 1856 Chinese export Canton fire oil painting and a Jacob Hurd silver cann, ca. 1745. Which has the most dramatic value change?

After an attempt on Hilda Pierce's life, Foyle scrutinizes her work for the Special Operations Executive during the war. Could this be related to the deaths of nine SOE agents in France and rumors of a traitor called Plato?

The body of Guy Sweetman is found in the river on the day of the annual Midsomer Regatta. Guy was a ladies' man with many enemies, so Barnaby has his work cut out for him. Guest stars include Mark Frost (Poldark) and Joe Armstrong (Happy Valley).

This episode includes exercises that promote healthy living and being able to perform daily activities with ease and without injury. Registered dietitian, Janell Buchkoski, challenges viewers with a weight management tip of the day.

In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White at the Kantun Chi Eco Park. This all-standing workout is designed to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis.

Inspiration visits the Saar family of artists (Betye Saar, Alison Saar, & Maddy Leeser), Simon Rodia & Watts Towers, weaver Diedrick Brackens, potter Ayumi Horie, Hmong master of paj ntaub embroidery Suzanne Thao & Mandora Young, artist Mary Little.

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.

Andreas makes a variety of venison dishes against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains of the west coast, where the deer run free and the mountain farms cling intrepidly to sheer slopes. He prepares a millefeuille (puff pastry layered with a filling) of venison fillet with prune; venison liver with caramelized tangerine; smoked trout; a traditional hunter's stew with sour cream and goat cheese; and finally, the ultimate venison steak.

It takes a village. This tells us an important truth: people are better together than alone. Women truly embrace this thinking by collaborating to uplift people, raise kids and serve their communities. In this episode, see how this mentality is demonstrated by making a lemon cake out of the lemons life hands us.

It's important to slow down and give cooking the time it deserves. Mussel Bruschetta always makes me think fondly of my long lunches in Fiumicino. Remember that collection of frozen food scraps, water, and time can turn into a rich stock. The fun of this Spicy Lobster Linguine is seeing everyone slowly work through it with their hands... it's a memory maker! Let the kitchen be your place of peace.

Milk Street showcases three beef recipes that will change the way you cook. First, Christopher Kimball whips up a Sugar Steak with Rosemary Pan Sauce. Then, Bianca Borges uses a sheet pan to make weeknight friendly Turkish Beef and Pistachio Kebabs. Finally, Rosemary Gill uses a handful of ultra-flavorful ingredients to prepare Beer-Braised Short Ribs with Mustard and Dill.

Founded by Dave Pando, LVL UP Sports is a paintball and airsoft park in Grove City, Ohio, built around the idea of turning action sports into a full-scale outdoor experience that includes a huge woodsball course and a large castle-style arena. This is a story about never giving up on your childhood dream.

The team tours a renovated ranch and a new 900 sq ft ADU, sharing lessons from building the town's first ADU. They review shared systems and exterior plans while exploring how the new spaces function for the family.

Heath installs a weatherproof outdoor TV enclosure. Kevin, Tom and Zack discuss essential preparation steps a homeowner should take before a renovation. Then, Mark replaces a crumbling fire pit with a sleek, modern square design.

Wagons aren't nearly as common as they once were, but people still love them, especially when they've got a performance side to them. That's where the Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon, our first Road Test, comes in. Then we'll plot a course in the Subaru Uncharted, the brand's smallest all- electric utility. We'll also have more Your Drive car care advice and an all-new Quick Spin.

Logan and Phil perform a shop upgrade, adding outfeed support for the table saw and storage for its accessories and gear.

Professor Mark Horton seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history and locations, utilizing unseen primary sources and reconsideration of archaeological sites.

2014, Turkey. A normal survey flight over Lake Iznik unexpectedly reveals the sunken remains a 4th century basilica. The discovery prompts scientists to probe the elusive history and geology behind the demise of the church that was built in ancient Nicaea -- now known as Iznik. When was the basilica destroyed? How did the basilica get swallowed up by Lake Iznik? And what happened to its community? Spanning the globe, this investigation follows a world-renowned team in this underwater excavation. Thanks to exclusive access to the site, including critical aerial and underwater cinematography, and spectacular CGI, we time travel through the centuries, back to the Roman and Byzantine time, and at the foundation of Christianity itself.

Bubbles, wine and southern smoked ribs make for a winning combination at Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ in downtown Napa. Next it's Parisian classics like steak frites, coq au vin and duck confit at REVE in Lafayette. Finally, we settle in to a hip Italian spot with wood-fired pizzas at Fiorella in San Francisco.

Milk Street showcases three beef recipes that will change the way you cook. First, Christopher Kimball whips up a Sugar Steak with Rosemary Pan Sauce. Then, Bianca Borges uses a sheet pan to make weeknight friendly Turkish Beef and Pistachio Kebabs. Finally, Rosemary Gill uses a handful of ultra-flavorful ingredients to prepare Beer-Braised Short Ribs with Mustard and Dill.

In Coahuila, wine was once made for the Spanish Crown, and today the same winery creates some of Mexico's most beloved wines. Pati visits Casa Madero in the town of Parras, where she discovers fascinating stories that reach back to ancient indigenous legends. Then, she visits the Chavez family to taste their traditional Mexican sweets, lovingly made by hand. Recipes: . Mole de Pinon con Pollo al Horno Pine Nut Mole with Roasted Chicken . Arroz con Datiles y Chabacanos. Rice with Dates and Apricots.

It's easy to fall in love with Jacques' seasonal menu, starting with a fresh, smooth tomato velvet soup - the name speaks for itself! Then, sliced tomato gratin made with ripe, ruby-red tomatoes and coarse rustic bread, is Jacques' go-to late-summer dish. He continues with a tender grilled lamb shasklik that includes easy, make-ahead instructions and a colorful red cabbage, pistachio and cranberry salad with bleu cheese. Jacques goes on to transform pizza dough into an apple galette, baked to crispy perfection!

Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.

Test cook Nik Sharma makes Lemon-Braised Chicken with Pearl Couscous, Artichokes, and Chickpeas for host Julia Collin Davison. Equipment expert Hannah Crowley shares the test kitchen's favorite dish soap. Science expert and test cook Dan Souza reveals the power of evaporative cooling and then makes host Bridget Lancaster Fattet Hummus (Crispy Pita with Garlicky Yogurt and Chickpeas).

The Okavango Delta is transformed by the arrival of the flood, bringing new challenges for the big cats. The lion cubs experience water and its dangers for the first time.

For millennia, Indigenous peoples in North America have practiced a unique form of science. From navigating the featureless Arctic to building energy-efficient homes in the desert, see how cultural traditions have led to remarkable innovations.

A disgraced doctor is found hooked up to an electroconvulsive therapy machine in an abandoned asylum that lacks electricity. While Sims and Breen interview the deceased's former patients, Shepherd tries to get through to the only witness to the crime: a disturbed woman who believes she is a mouse

Martin's GMC report has arrived. He's required to pass three refresher courses which will decide whether he is deemed fit to practice, starting with a phlebotomy course.

The polar seas are one of Earth's great superpowers, helping regulate our entire planet. But as they warm and sea ice disappears, explore why their health is inseparable from our survival.

Set during the Permian Period, hundreds of millions of years ago, EONS: LIFE AND DEATH ON PANGEA transports viewers to a world shaped by the supercontinent Pangea, extreme climate shifts, and ecosystems unlike anything seen today. From mega-monsoons and vast deserts to giant terrestrial animals, bizarre marine life, and massive volcanic eruptions, the series traces how Earth reached the brink of ecological collapse, and how life ultimately recovered. The "Great Dying" remains one of the most dramatic examples of how environmental change can reshape life on Earth.

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

Through the worlds of a religious faster, an ultra-marathon runner, a farmer and a young girl beating allergies, go deep into the world of the human gut, which processes the fuel our bodies need to keep going.

Whitney opens the season with stories of choosing joy in the face of challenge. Luv City founder Dre Rodriguez spreads love through art and community, while drummer Victoria Boateng shows the rhythm of resilience as a performer with autism. Chef Soo Ahn brings passion and purpose to the plate, and comedian Craig Robinson reminds us laughter is healing.

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.

COVID fury ignites a school board war in Bucks County over what can and can't be taught in schools. Best friends Evi and Vanessa are caught in the middle - their own parents are political rivals. As the fight over the schools grows more bitter and personal, the stage is set for a gripping clash over power, identity, and who gets to shape the next generation.

Vitriol escalates as battles over school policies intensify across Bucks County. A student roundtable and an unlikely alliance between two teachers with opposing political views offer a flicker of hope that it's still possible to reach across the aisle.

While the efforts to find common ground gain traction, a federal investigation over allegations of discrimination, a controversial new library policy, and escalating campaign tactics in the fight to win control of the school board push Bucks County closer to the edge.

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.

The Whitney Reynolds Show confronts the dark reality of minor sex trafficking in San Diego. In a powerful conversation with Lily Couts, this episode uncovers how children are targeted, why the crisis often goes unseen, and what must change to protect vulnerable youth and stop traffickers.

In Colombia's most consequential election, Black activist Francia Marquez rises from rural organizer to presidential candidate, challenging centuries of racial and social exclusion. Filmed over fifteen years, this intimate portrait captures how Marquez transforms a grassroots movement into a powerful force for change, inspiring millions to reimagine their nation's future and their place within it.

A split screen jazz film based on "Un Trip through the Mind Jail" by raulrsalinas, 1969 Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. Seen through the life of the poet, mass incarceration, community destruction and gentrification and the overwhelming force of cultural memory in sanity and salvation.

COVID fury ignites a school board war in Bucks County over what can and can't be taught in schools. Best friends Evi and Vanessa are caught in the middle - their own parents are political rivals. As the fight over the schools grows more bitter and personal, the stage is set for a gripping clash over power, identity, and who gets to shape the next generation.

Vitriol escalates as battles over school policies intensify across Bucks County. A student roundtable and an unlikely alliance between two teachers with opposing political views offer a flicker of hope that it's still possible to reach across the aisle.

While the efforts to find common ground gain traction, a federal investigation over allegations of discrimination, a controversial new library policy, and escalating campaign tactics in the fight to win control of the school board push Bucks County closer to the edge.

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.

In this two-part interview, conducted in front of a live audience at the LBJ Library, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett talks to Mark about her book, Listening to the Law, her background in New Orleans, what she learned from her Supreme Court clerkship with the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and why, despite differences, the Supreme Court remains an example of bipartisan civility.

In part two of our interview with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, conducted in front of a live audience at the LBJ Library around her book, Listening to the Law, Justice Barrett talks to Mark about the court's decision-making process, the dramatic rise of "shadow dockets," and why she believes Americans should have faith in our government.

Hemingway follows the Army as they advance through Europe. Afterwards, he tries to start a life with Mary Welsh, but is beset with tragedies. He publishes The Old Man and the Sea to acclaim but is overcome by his declining mental condition.

Lucienne and Beriot say their final goodbyes.

Edgar and Sara fly to Oaxaca and visit a corn farm in San Martin Tilcajete to see the man behind the heirloom corn they use at Nixta Taqueria; Beto and his General Manager drive to San Antonio to tour their tortilla purveyor's tortilla factory and get lunch at Taquitos West Avenue; Anthony and Xose have lunch at The Olive Oil Greek Restaurant and reflect on challenges they faced after high school.

Edgar and Sara explore Mercado Benito Juarez in Oaxaca City and tell their engagement story; Beto catches up with his friends and neighbors at La Santa Barbacha and Ensenada ATX and discusses the importance of supporting others in your community; Xose and Anthony serve discada tacos at a charity event for Relief Gang at J-Bar-M in Houston.

Hemingway follows the Army as they advance through Europe. Afterwards, he tries to start a life with Mary Welsh, but is beset with tragedies. He publishes The Old Man and the Sea to acclaim but is overcome by his declining mental condition.

On May 5th, 1991, people took to the streets of Washington D.C.'s Mount Pleasant neighborhood to protest the police shooting of a young Salvadoran man, Daniel Gomez. Through testimony, song, poetry, and street theater, LA MANPLESA: An Uprising Remembered weaves together the collective memory of one of D.C.'s first barrios and dives into the roots of the '91 rebellion.

Lily and her family discover a surprise Great Grandpa Wallace left for them in the garage - a mobile weather station that can fly! They embark on their first weather hunting expedition - above the clouds.

Rise of the Hydraclops - In order to save humanity, Olive and Otto must locate a treasure chest that Oscar buried. Curriculum: Measurement; length.O is Not for Old - The agents throw a surprise party for Ms. O. Curriculum: Data collection and analysis; using tally marks to record data.

The Kratt Bros decide to take a day off from adventuring by going camping! While setting up their tents, they meet a mischievous little moose calf who Martin names, Nibbles. But, Nibbles seems to have lost her mom! It's the Wild Kratts to the rescue, as they go in search of the missing moose and learn so much about moose along the way.

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.

Lily and her family discover a surprise Great Grandpa Wallace left for them in the garage - a mobile weather station that can fly! They embark on their first weather hunting expedition - above the clouds.

Liana and Louisa compete to see who's the outdoorsiest twin, but sour the family camping trip in the process. / The Loops kids are bored on their camping trip until Lyla comes up with a game to get everyone excited about being in nature again.

The Cherry Tree - Muffy will do anything to have a gigantic Dream Bouncy Castle at her party, or so she thinks. When her favorite cherry tree is cut down to make room for the castle in her yard, she starts to have regrets. Then to make matters worse, she learns that cutting down trees hurts the environment, too. What can Muffy do to fix the damage she's done?Matchmaker Matchbreaker - Francine and Muffy scheme to set up their older siblings Chip and Catherine. If the two got married that would make the girls sisters! But plans go awry, and Francine and Muffy decide that merging families may not be for the best.

NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."

Sara is excited to celebrate the (full) moon viewing with her hero friends, but they notice that half the moon seems to be 'gone!' / On a mission to find the other half of the moon and save the festival, Sparks' Crew flies to the moon to investigate. Curriculum: Objects can only be seen if light is available to illuminate them, or if they give off their own light. Patterns of the motion of the sun and moon in the sky can be observed, described, and predicted.

Hacker's fear rating has plummeted to near zero - almost no one is scare of him anymore! To boost his bad guy image, he blasts the antenna off of Far Out Radio and sets off a cataclysmic chain reaction: no music - no rebooter bees - no computer chips - no Cyberspace! The CyberSquad must find and measure each antenna piece so they can replace the antenna before Cyberspace shuts down.

In Beijing, when the kids decide to give Luna her own special day, they discover that China already celebrates her with the Moon Festival. / In Beijing, while Carmen searches for a new home for Honey, the mischievous hamster takes residence in a giant drum that's about to be used in a drum ceremony.

Knights of the Wobbly Table - Emily Elizabeth and Clifford visit the library to find a special book. But, when they arrive, they find that it's missing and was last checked out by EMILY ELIZABETH! Where has it gone? Emily Elizabeth and Clifford go on a noble quest to trace the book back through friends and family, only to find it in a surprising place. Don't Lead Me a Stray - It's the annual Pet Adoption Fair on Birdwell Island! Emily Elizabeth and Clifford want to help others find their forever friends, just like they did. While Clifford helps a little doggy learn that his forever friend (whoever that may be) will love him just as he is, Emily Elizabeth helps Pablo as he tries to find his own best animal friend.

Pteranodon Family World Tour - The entire Pteranodon family embarks on a roaring, exploring, World Tour adventure! They meet the Conductor's nephew, Gilbert, who takes them on a tour to meet Martin Amargasaurus, a spine spangled quadruped with an intimidating sail.Gilbert the Junior Conductor - The Pteranodon family is on a World Tour and get to sleep in a special Sleeping Car on the Dinosaur Train. During their first full day on the Train, the kids are super excited to play with Gilbert, the Conductor's nephew. Don gets jealous and finally admit his feelings, leading to a reaffirmation of his friendship with Buddy.

"Invasion of the Flutterbugs" The Pinkertons are shocked to find their house is suddenly swarming with Flutterbugs! What could possibly be drawing them in and more importantly, how can Pinkalicious and Peter get them to leave? Curriculum: (Music) Exploring the musical concept of a repeat song as a means to communicate, connect and make music."Ballet of the Bells" Pinkalicious and Peter find a box of handbells and their playing attracts the fairy, Bellerina! She tells them that if they continue practicing, even more fairies will come dance to their music. But can the show go on when Peter accidentally breaks one of the bells? Curriculum: (Music) Bell music; bells make higher or lower pitches depending on their size. Interstitial: Kids from the Boston City Singers discuss the fundamentals of singing.

The Fuzzball Problem - Outer Space / Pellicius. In an outer space adventure, intergalactic superheroes Peg and Cat are besieged by swiftly multiplying Fuzzballs. Primary Content: Doubling / halving Secondary Content: Spheres / cylinders.The Silliest Song Problem - Magical Forest. Peg and Cat must present the King with the silliest song in the land. They can't sing it without breaking down, so they break it down. Primary Content: Halves / fourths Secondary Content: Triangles.

Alan has a lot of food deliveries to make at Hooper's and needs vehicles to make the deliveries. Elmo, Charlie, and Rosita want to help but don't know what vehicles they can drive. When they learn that their scooters and bikes are vehicles too, they go off delivering food to customers. As Elmo, Charlie, and Rosita ride off on their vehicles, they almost crash into each other. Rudy helps by holding 'go' and 'stop' signs, so everyone knows which vehicle goes first and successfully make all the food deliveries.

Jay and Phoebe bring Grandma Annie's favorite game to life, but they need to create and clearly communicate the rules. Phoebe & Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.

Is there a way to muffle the scary sound of thunder? Introducing Wombat-made, noise-cancelling earmuffs! Thunder away! / Zeke turns into a "Wish Monster" when Zadie and Malik make his wish come true. Now he wants ALL his wishes to come true.

Louisa hatches a plan to trade mud pies for stickers, but Zeke can't remember his perfect mud pie recipe. / Mr. E yearns to paint a square, but Quique's lessons aren't helping. Can Zadie's photos bring students to the class to inspire Mr. E?

You are Special: The children are putting on a show at school today, each doing something that makes them special. O the Owl wants to be just like the others and, with a little encouragement, he learns that owls are special too.Daniel is Special: Daniel and Dad take a fall walk through the neighborhood, admiring the colors of the leaves. On their way, they meet Miss Elaina and O the Owl who each do special things that make Daniel wonder if he is as special as they are. Dad reminds Daniel of the things that make him special, like his whimsical imagination!

The Tiger Family Grows - The Tiger Family is expanding and Daniel finds out that he is going to be a big brother! At first, he isn't sure what to expect, but as his family prepares for the arrival of the new baby, Daniel learns about what it means to be a big brother... and a big helper, too.Daniel Learns About Being a Big Brother - The new baby is almost here and the Tiger Family is getting ready for the new arrival. Daniel is eager to pitch in as Mom and Dad prepare the baby's room, but struggles with the idea of giving up his old baby things for his new sibling. He soon realizes that being a big brother means letting go of things you no longer need, and that's a big help for the whole family. Strategy: You can be a big helper in your family.

When Carl freezes after Nico falls, he shares something about himself to help her understand why he didn't know what to do. / Carl learns a new word - shindig. Will he get to say it just the right way at just the right time?

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 Panda save Rockstar Penguin's show when her band can't come./The pals help Turtle-Lou deliver packages, but can they be as speedy as him?

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 learn the meaning of stories while visiting Olive's family in the rainforest.

After meeting the Mayor, Rosie decides to be Mayor Rosie! She faces her first test as mayor when a fallen tree branch gets in the way. When Rosie sees everyone ooh-ing and ahh-ing a new statue, she decides she wants to be a statue too.

Whyatt and Pig want to play camp out, but they can't agree on where to put their tent. To solve this problem, the Super Readers jump into the book The Three Bears Go Camping. They meet Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear as they set out to hike through the woods but can't agree on the right trail. The Super Readers must work together to help everyone find a way to agree. Educational Objectives: To learn that everyone is happier when we compromise. Kids will practice the alphabet and identify the letters W, P, and C in an upper- and lower-case matching game. They'll practice the magic of spelling, learn the word COMPROMISE, and use the power to read to save the day.

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.

When Molly is entrusted with her Grandpa Nat's secret nivagi recipe for the annual Qyah Ice Cream Competition, she's determined to make it a winning dish...until Suki eats the nivagi and slobbers all over the recipe! Molly has just a few hours to recreate the recipe and collect the hard-to-find ingredients. Can she uphold her Grandpa's nivagi legacy or will she end his winning streak? / Molly can't wait to help Nina and Dr. Antigone band baby cranes. But every time they get close enough to slip the bands on the colts' legs, something happens that scares the cranes away. Molly puts in an emergency call to Grandpa Nat, who provides her with a foolproof trick to finish the job: a crane dance.

Junior really wants to find a book about a Puerto Rican boy, dinosaurs, and the Bronx, but Alma and Andre can't find any stories that have all three at the bookstore. Luckily Alma has an idea: what if they help Junior make his own book? Alma and Eddie want to surprise Nestor and Gloria for their anniversary, but when Gloria gets called into work unexpectedly, their party plans might be a bust.

Lyla and Everett recruit Stu to play basketball against their moms, but they'll need to teach Stu to win. / Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.

D.W. on Ice - D.W. tells her friends that she's a fantastic skater. The truth is, she can barely stand on ice! And with Emily's skating party coming up, how will D.W. face everyone and tell them the truth?Spoiled Rotten - Accused of being spoiled by her friends, Muffy sets about to prove them wrong by being the most charitable person around. But Francine is unimpressed by Muffy's token efforts - that is, until a used clothing store helps Muffy discover her true talents, and the true meaning of charity.

The Odd Antidote - When Ms. O has bizarre side effects after being sprayed by a weird plant, Olive and Otto must travel around town finding the correct measurements of the ingredients for the medicine to cure her, all while keeping Ms. O's condition a secret from her. Curriculum: Measuring, comparison.The One that Got Away - The only thing that can bring Ms. O's old partner O'Donahue out of retirement is the very thing that put him there in the first place: a mysterious villain and a case that's gone unsolved for years. Curriculum: Number operations; greater than and less than.

The Kratt brothers set out to experience the life of the Bald eagle. Beginning as unhatched eggs in a nest, Martin and Chris grow with their eaglet sister, but when one of their siblings mysteriously disappears, the gang must also solve the mystery of what happened to the Fourth Bald eagle. Science Concept: The feather - its structure and function.

While on a mission to explore the creature powers of the chickadee - and to discover why such a little bird can make it through the toughest winters - Martin and Chris get separated. While Chris makes it back to the Tortuga with his chickadee findings, Martin encounters an ermine. With the help of this little weasel, Martin also learns what it takes to survive in this harsh environment. Science Concept: Animals use different strategies to survive in harsh environments.

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.

Elinor Wonders Why encourages children to follow their curiosity, ask questions when they don't understand and find answers using science inquiry skills. The main character Elinor, the most observant and curious bunny rabbit in Animal Town, will introduce children ages 3-5 to science, nature and community through adventures with her friends.

Only one way to find out if there are unicorns on the moon build a spaceship and go see for yourself! / Louisa tells Zeke she's a Moon Magician who can turn the moon into different shapes. Would Zeke like to learn how she does it?

In Beijing, when the kids decide to give Luna her own special day, they discover that China already celebrates her with the Moon Festival. / In Beijing, while Carmen searches for a new home for Honey, the mischievous hamster takes residence in a giant drum that's about to be used in a drum ceremony.

Molly and Tooey get lost while gathering firewood. When Tooey's guidebook proves unreliable, the two use their senses, consult a trusty trail map, and always keep sight of Denali in order to find their way back to Molly's dad./Grandpa Nat and Molly embark on a journey to visit Grandpa Nat's old friend, Tacusna. When Grandpa Nat's glasses break, Molly must use the constellation Nek'eltaeni to help both of them navigate to Tacusna's cabin.

In the shadows of the night, something is making a mess of the Dingerville ballfield. Can the CyberSquad help to stop it? On earth, Inez is forced to start sharing her room with younger sister, Camila.

"A Kid's Guide to Mars" - Celery and Carrot need to update their guidebook about Mars, and the kids join them on a trip to see how much things have changed on Mars in the last four billion years. Curriculum: Mars was once (4 billion years ago) a lot like Earth, with oceans, clouds and drinkable water. Something happened 3.7 billion years ago that turned Mars' atmosphere from warm and wet to dry and cold."Jet 2" - Jet builds a robot version of himself, so that he can be in "two places at once!" But Jet learns what jealousy is when the other kids seem to be having more fun with Jet 2 than they are with him! Curriculum: A robot is an automatic mechanical device often resembling a human or animal. Humans build robots to perform the tasks humans can't do, but people are still in control because they give instructions to the robots.

Whyatt and Pig want to play camp out, but they can't agree on where to put their tent. To solve this problem, the Super Readers jump into the book The Three Bears Go Camping. They meet Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear as they set out to hike through the woods but can't agree on the right trail. The Super Readers must work together to help everyone find a way to agree. Educational Objectives: To learn that everyone is happier when we compromise. Kids will practice the alphabet and identify the letters W, P, and C in an upper- and lower-case matching game. They'll practice the magic of spelling, learn the word COMPROMISE, and use the power to read to save the day.

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.

When Molly is entrusted with her Grandpa Nat's secret nivagi recipe for the annual Qyah Ice Cream Competition, she's determined to make it a winning dish...until Suki eats the nivagi and slobbers all over the recipe! Molly has just a few hours to recreate the recipe and collect the hard-to-find ingredients. Can she uphold her Grandpa's nivagi legacy or will she end his winning streak? / Molly can't wait to help Nina and Dr. Antigone band baby cranes. But every time they get close enough to slip the bands on the colts' legs, something happens that scares the cranes away. Molly puts in an emergency call to Grandpa Nat, who provides her with a foolproof trick to finish the job: a crane dance.

Junior really wants to find a book about a Puerto Rican boy, dinosaurs, and the Bronx, but Alma and Andre can't find any stories that have all three at the bookstore. Luckily Alma has an idea: what if they help Junior make his own book? Alma and Eddie want to surprise Nestor and Gloria for their anniversary, but when Gloria gets called into work unexpectedly, their party plans might be a bust.