Nearly every nation developed on coal, and countries in the developing world are following suit because coal is cheap, local and easy to use. Affordable coal electricity is helping lift their people out of poverty, but at local and global environmental costs. Dr. Scott Tinker travels to Vietnam to see the benefits and challenges of developing on coal.
The Day provides viewers with the background and analysis they need to understand the top stories of the last 24 hours. Join our Chief News Anchor Brent Goff as he puts the day's events into context and discusses them with experts and correspondents in the field.
Leslie Martin, an accomplished jazz musician and classical pianist, is also an avid gardener. His quarter-acre plot in the heart of New Orleans features English cottage-style gardening and Japanese traditional accents. He built waterfalls and bridges, and planted trees to create a rhythmic perimeter around his property. His overworked hands were relieved with pebble massages and stretches.
According to Voltaire, "The perfect is the enemy of the good." Often we do not strive for the good life or the good body or experience but the perfect one, ruining our chances of satisfaction. The practice of yoga can open a path of self-care and awareness, help us learn to appreciate the good in ourselves and let go of striving for perfection. In this episode we embrace who we are right now.
Curveball curiosities on the baseball field! The crew and Dr. Rob step up to the plate to learn about all things baseball and STEM!
The Ketchup Catastrophe (Mask Making): After a mortifying ketchup-related accident, Freddie vows to never show her face again. Lucky for her there's a mask making workshop happening the same day, but after talking to the artists and educators there, Freddie decides that maybe owning what makes her unique is better than covering up.
Stories/Snowflake Heartache: An exciting new neighbor visits the elevator and insists everyone has a story worth sharing but Albie isn't so sure she does until she realizes what makes her special; Albie is having trouble making a paper snowflake and almost gives up when she makes the wrong cut, until a visit with a papel picado Mexican paper artist teaches her mistakes can turn into something beautiful.
Progress for paddlefish, field to fork with help, West Texas steward.
Michael visits various places throughout Waterford including Bishop's Palace, the Museum of Silver, and the House of Waterford Crystal where he talks to skilled glassblowers about training to become masters of their craft. Waterford native, and singer Glenn Murphy performs the song "The Parting Glass." He meets with the traditional music band Tulua and for a performance of polkas and reels. And stops by Stradbally Cove to meet sand sculptor artist Manu, who creates temporary Celtic designs in the long strand of the Copper Coast.
From dancing with the fabulous Korean KCS Senior Dance Team and learning their K-Pop routines to tasting her way through the culinary mecca that is Flushing, Mickela celebrates the Asian-American community in the most diverse and ever-changing Queens neighborhood!
One of the oldest food traditions in America is tapping trees for sap and boiling it down for the prized natural sweetener, maple syrup. Vermont has long been a mecca for the practice and is now innovating with maple syrup in incredibly fun and delicious ways. Capri learns how maple syrup is made with a family who use traditional methods to harvest sap and make syrup and gets a glimpse of how maple producers are experimenting with flavors.
Chrysanthemums, azaleas, a grotto, rockery, and more make this a fascinating garden, but there is always more to do. And planning can be a big part of the fun. Be sure to tune in as we GardenSMART.
Throwing legendary tailgates are our specialty, and we give the viewers all the tips and tricks to make any concert a day to remember, no matter how good the show is.
We show you three baking recipes ideal for a weekend breakfast. First, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges make richly flavored Neapolitan Salami-Provolone Buns. Then, Milk Street Cook Matthew Card bakes Banana Hazelnut Bread with a moist and tender crumb. To finish, Milk Street Cook Rose Hattabaugh prepares light and lemony Cinnamon Sugar Yogurt Doughnuts.
Lisa shares some basic cooking tips for scrambling, frying and poaching eggs, as well as her secret for perfectly peeled hard-boiled eggs, and then makes a few of her favorite classic breakfast recipes including omelets, Eggs Benedict and her unique twist on deviled eggs. She also explains proper egg storage and why some eggs don't need to be refrigerated.
Professional Basketball Player Candace Parker shares how to develop a winner's mindset and achieve your goals.
Rick begins on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland, and nearby Staffa, with a lovable puffin colony. Then he visits another of the Inner Hebrides, road-tripping across the Isle of Skye, where he explores Iron Age forts, thatched crofter huts, and the dramatic Trotternish Peninsula. Finally, he sails to Orkney - more Nordic than Celtic - with its stony remnants of a thriving Iron Age civilization and evocative reminders of the 20th-century wartime harbor at Scapa Flow.
Michigan's Little Bavaria, Frankenmuth Michigan, is a charming town that transports visitors to another part of the world. Though the founder's heritage can be experienced year-round Haylie learns traditions like the raising of the maibaum and schuhplattler dancing can only be experienced during the annual Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival.
Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison umami-packed Chicken Teriyaki. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about potatoes. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster comforting Nikujaga (Beef and Potato Stew).
Elsewhere in Latin America, grill masters make a virtue of simplicity (think salt only grilled steaks of Argentina and Uruguay). But Mexicans build layer upon layer of flavor-marinating meats in recados (spice pastes) and adobos (chile and vinegar marinades), wrapping and grilling them in aromatic leaves, and searing them over hardwood fires. Introducing three spectacular Mexican grill specialties. Pollo Asado; Grilled Swordfish with Salsa Macha; Carne Enchilada.
Foeders have been used to store and age beverages for centuries. They are traditional, large-scale wooden casks typically used to age beer, but can be used for wine and spirits as well. At Foeder Crafters of America, they handcraft these massive barrels out of Missouri white oak, customizing each one for makers across the globe, from Japan to St. Louis.
Morgan Bolling and host Toni Tipton-Martin make Tuna Poke and Salmon Teriyaki Poke. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of freeze-dried backpacking meals. Christie Morrison fries up Malasadas for host Bridget Lancaster.
Matt travels to Western Virginia to help a woman downsize a home filled with family treasures. Among the things they're hoping to find are mementos from her great uncle's days working for the Secret Service guarding Eleanor Roosevelt and home movie footage of Jackie Kennedy horseback riding on the property.
Host Brandon Lee Adams sets down with Nashville hit songwriting and producing star Jerry Salley. Jerry has written chart toppers for the likes of Elton John, Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, and Chris Stapleton.
From the Tennessee-Virginia State Line, Farm and Fun Time brings you a high-energy, fun-filled performance that puts a modern spin on classic live radio, featuring contemporary roots music artists & segments that celebrate Appalachian Culture. Host Kris Truelsen and house band Bill and the Belles tie it all together for an entertaining experience you won't soon forget! This week's show features Floyd Virgina raised neo-tradtional stringband The Wildmans, and always entertaining honky tonk humor from crowd favorites The Malpass Brothers. We also take a trip to Jonesborough, TN to learn more about new and innovative sustainable farming practices at Serenity Knoll Farm.
Lakota John joins us in the studio to share his brand of Piedmont Blues music. Featuring his father Sweet Papa John on harmonica, the duo touch on the history of native influence on the blues genre and perform seven songs from a range of blues standards, modern covers, and Lakota John originals.
Pianist Derek Polischuk performs music from his album Terra Incognita featuring composer Tom Osborne, celebrating the beauty of Hawaii while sharing its traumatic path to statehood. Jazz bassist and composer Rodney Whitaker recalls the fear and violence a special police unit unleashed on Detroit's Black communities in the 1970s, performing his original piece "The Big Four" with a quartet.
LARRY & JOE are Larry Bellorin & Joe Troop two brilliant musicians who merge Appalachian bluegrass with traditional Venezuelan music. Two virtuosos of their respective folk traditions, both brimming with passion and fury. Joe's album 'Rearrange My Heart' was produced by multi-Grammy-winning banjo master BELA FLECK. Larry's story alone could fill an hour-long broadcast. He migrated to the United States, facing political exile and seeking asylum - first alone and then joined by his wife and young daughter. To support his family and make ends meet, he worked 10-hour days on a construction site. SISTAH LA LA (La'Shelle Allen) is a classically trained singer who has been sharing her gifts with the world for over three decades. Blessed with an incredible voice, she has performed with opera companies across America. As an artist, she has devoted much of her career to re-introduce the importance of the American Negro song and music in the 21st century. She is Odetta, Pail Robeson, Blind Boys of Alabama and Pavarotti wrapped up in one incredible singer. WoodSongs Kid: Owen Brockman is a 13-year-old banjo player from North Carolina.
The Classical Tahoe Orchestra performs Emporium by Aldo Lopez-Gavilan, Bonjour Daiana by Aldo Lopez-Gavilan, Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini and Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Appalachian Road Show / Andrew Farriss / Special Consensus.
Gigi Modrich, Chad Tahchawwickah, Tom Thakkar and Candice Thompson perform.
Over the years, pipes, cradle boards, parfleches, and other ancestral artifacts from the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming have accumulated in museums, far from their place of origin. 'LIVED HISTORY' documents the creation of a high definition video 'virtual museum' of ancestral artifacts, currently stored in museum collections, for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. The Wind River Virtual Museum is an attempt to preserve the observations of elders, whose numbers are diminishing rapidly on the Wind River Reservation.
The efforts of one dying woman to preserve her Native culture don't end when she passes, but prompts a renewal in finding pride in that culture. She confronts the violent event over two centuries ago that began the destruction of her people and the shame that colonialism created.
Dave learns about the use of peyote in religious Native American ceremony, from Laredo, Texas all the way up to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
"Indian Road" is a magazine-style TV show featuring engaging stories from Indian Country produced by Cheyenne and Arapaho Television. The show's focus is sharing stories about events, businesses and activities with a Native flair.
Three women work on the front lines on the Muskwacheese First Nation. An officer, EMT, and firefighter share their struggles from the community of Hobbema, Alberta as they deal with the area's rampant gangs and drug issues. They are some of the few who keep hope alive within the Community.
Gracey gets a break and gets invited to work with Mark Gallup on a solo shoot capturing social media photos from the Freestyle Nationals Snowboarding event.
Gigi Modrich, Chad Tahchawwickah, Tom Thakkar and Candice Thompson perform.
A rotating compilation of music videos featuring diverse talents of Native American & World Indigenous cultures. Different genres such as hip hop, rap, dance, rock, and many more are featured on The AUX.
A production of NPR radio affiliate and FNX sister station KVCR, host David Flemming and/or Sahar Khadjenoury (Navajo Nation) visit with Native American artists about their work and endeavors.
The family plans a surprise anniversary party for Hank and Josie. To keep them distracted, Mick takes Hank hunting for the day, Kate takes Josie to the spa, and both efforts end in disaster.
Over the years, pipes, cradle boards, parfleches, and other ancestral artifacts from the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming have accumulated in museums, far from their place of origin. 'LIVED HISTORY' documents the creation of a high definition video 'virtual museum' of ancestral artifacts, currently stored in museum collections, for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. The Wind River Virtual Museum is an attempt to preserve the observations of elders, whose numbers are diminishing rapidly on the Wind River Reservation.
The efforts of one dying woman to preserve her Native culture don't end when she passes, but prompts a renewal in finding pride in that culture. She confronts the violent event over two centuries ago that began the destruction of her people and the shame that colonialism created.
FNX NOW is the station's flagship news series and the first interstitial community engagement series created by the channel after its initial launch in 2012. This new half-hour block looks to house all the most recent FNX NOW interstitial segments and showcase them in one spot.
On this edition of Native Report... We travel to the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin to meet Elder Twila Cassador, a member of the I-Collective, an indigenous group of chefs and cooks. We then revisit the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin's Hemp Project. And then we learn why the construction of an outdoor lacrosse box is of such importance to the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. We also learn what we can do to lead healthier lives and hear from our Elders on this edition of Native Report.
In Noongar Boodgar, Noongar Country there's so much to see. Wano, this way the djet, the flowers and ali bidi, that way you can see the boorn, the trees. Moorditj!
Convinced that he doesn't have any talent to offer for the upcoming school talent show, Brother is recruited to be the talent scout. Guided by Teacher Bob's conviction that everyone has talent, Brother helps the other cubs discover their own special talents, and in so doing, discovers he also has a talent just as Teacher Bob suspected - a talent for finding talent.
Pam dyed a t-shirt for her teddy bear. She pours the rest of the dye into the pond. Viola stops it: it's harmful to the environment! The little girl protests: it is only a small quantity! In this story, Pam will learn that some liquids, even in small amounts, can be harmful to streams and their inhabitants. She will also learn it is possible to make natural dyes that are not toxic to the environment.
Randy learns something important about hot days. Mr. and Mrs. Charles help Randy and Katie build a scarecrow!
Raven and her puppet friends learn the Arapaho word for "my grandfather" along with additional Arapaho phrases. Featured puppet skits include lessons about honesty, teamwork, and not giving up. The puppet friends also take turns telling scary stories around the campfire.
The Village is disrupted by the arrival of a fierce businesswoman who wants to turn it into a watersport resort. Could this woman be none other than Tshen? Tshakapesh will have to be clever to defeat her.
If an ancient stone is unearthed, it could cause a chain reaction that will impact the Earth's electromagnetic waves and neutralize Tshakapesh's powers. Tshen may finally have an advantage over his enemy!
Today on the show, our theme is sports. Let's get started and see what it takes to hit the Bull's Eye!
Chef Michael Dekker's Calgary restaurant Rouge, is world-renowned for using sustainable ingredients. He visits family friends on a ranch in Kananaskis to hunt Ring-Necked Pheasant. He combines the bird with Thistle Root and Greens, Saskatoon, Kinnikinnick, and Bear Berries.
Matricia forages for spruce tips and describes the ideal time to harvest them. Then, she cooks pancakes over an open fire and prepares a flavorful mocktail using spruce tip simple syrup. To wrap up the episode, she drums and sings a song called "Kisikowpism."
Wild rice -- manoomin -- is still harvested the traditional way by the Anishanabe, or Ojibwe, people of the Great Lakes region. Ricers and their families take canoes into the fields and hand-harvest the rice. After participating in the harvest, Loretta helps to prepare Winona LaDuke's favorite wild rice and maple syrup cake, which accompanies a lakeside first rice feast of buffalo, wild rice and cranberry-stuffed acorn squash, buffalo stew and ruby-red swamp tea.
Drew uncovers how First Nations artists are pushing the boundaries of pop culture when he meets up with professional zombies, axe throwing and legend-morphing film directors, and native video games designers.
Unaware that a pro scout has come to watch them, the players start the day off with the wrong attitude. A fiery speech from John Chabot wakes them up, and the boys cap off the day with a one-of-a-kind obstacle race.
Ava meets cool roller-derby-chick Macy who encourages her, Zoe and Lily to get wheels under their feet and join her roller derby 'fresh meat' trials.
In this episode focused on Indigenous youth, two businesses started by teenagers and one business geared towards teenagers pitch their plans to the Bears for a shot at the episode prize of $10,000 and the grand prize of $100,000.
Cultural Program Manager, Michael Etherington, at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto shares his thoughts on the practice, representation and education of culture. Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Rebeka Tabobondung invites Kris and Sarain into her home where she runs the online arts & culture publication Muskrat Magazine. Eddy Robinson talks about medicine bundles and his need to create his own cultural "bubble" in the big city.
Wayne Levesque and Yvette Cenerini are two people who started their lives without disabilities, but met with dramatic mishaps that resulted in disabilities that suddenly changed their worlds. Wayne had his arm cut off in an accident at a saw mill and Yvette broke her neck in a swimming accident. But now Wayne is playing guitar and singing and Yvette is quadrapelegic but is a groundbreaking visual artist. They share their experiences as people who have continued their art and have used their disabilities to add depth and dimension to their expressions of music and visual arts. These people help Laura discover some secrets about dealing with her own physical challenges.
Art shows Dan where he grew up eating wild snowshoe hares in a Northern BC community near Cowichan River. Dan learns how to snare wild rabbits and forage for plants with a local medicine woman.
Mitigate land runoff, more active measures are needed by council, developers, and farmers. Look at what Auckland is doing to fix this issue. Look at a good news story about cleaning a bay with mussel farming.
Situated in Canada's 'Saudi Arabia' of wind, three Mi'gmaq communities faced an uphill struggle to stake their claim in the Gaspe Bay's booming wind energy sector. Now that effort is paying off with long term economic and social benefits.
Take a journey with "Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People" as we follow a Tahlequah native pursuing a modeling career in NYC, discover what motivates a gourd artist to create one-of-a-kind works and hear from a radio show host plugging the Cherokee language into mainstream media.
Oji-Cree songwriter Nick Sherman sets out to write a song about the challenges of living in a town with a reputation steeped in anti-Indigenous racism and corruption. Mixing performance art and politics, we get to see Thunder Bay as never before.
Three women work on the front lines on the Muskwacheese First Nation. An officer, EMT, and firefighter share their struggles from the community of Hobbema, Alberta as they deal with the area's rampant gangs and drug issues. They are some of the few who keep hope alive within the Community.
It's three-on-one when Constable Mitchell Thevarge chases down suspects and finds a knife in their vehicle. Chief Officer Dee Doss-Cody reveals how attending traditional sweats makes her a better police officer. And the action continues when Constable Dwayne Honeyman responds to a call that might involve domestic violence.
Darryl has charmed his way into the inner circle of Chief and council, spearheading a business enterprise that will secure Chief Rowan's re-election. Rayna starts a manager position at the Beezee Lodge and discovers a young family squatting in a room.
In an effort to redeem a previous mistake, Cheyenne books Derek Miller to perform at North Beach. Justin reunites his father with a ghost from the past.
Day one of anatomy class has everyone's undivided attention, except for Charlie's-who has pressing family business. Gina almost becomes the first victim of medical school's high attrition rates.
Cowichan Chief Tzouhalem is arguably one of the most fascinating and polarizing figures in Canadian history. His story is a matter of historical record yet is the subject of legend. There is a mountain, road, and other landmarks in Cowichan territory named after him. This documentary, through interviews and creative re-enactments, examines the account of his life from both historians and First Nations Elders, the folkloric tales concerning him, his impact on the relationship between the Crown and First Nations, and how his legend remains alive, critically examining how his story has been told and passed down to us.