Hosted by Sumi Somaskanda, BBC NEWS AMERICA gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington DC.
The first episode in this three-part mini-series distills Rick Steves' 30 years of travel experience into 30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable, and culturally broadening trip to Europe. Shot on location in Amsterdam, Germany's Rhineland, Venice, Siena, the Italian Riviera, the Swiss Alps, Paris, and London, these episodes cover Rick's favorite 3,000-mile European loop while providing viewers with essential travel skills. We cover tips on planning an itinerary, hurdling the language barrier, driving and catching the train, avoiding scams, eating well, sleeping smart, staying safe, and everything you need to enjoy the best possible experience.
Hosted by country music superstar Mickey Guyton, and featuring inspiring military stories and unforgettable music from Craig Morgan, Christian McBride, Aubrey Logan, and the U.S. Army Field Band. This heartfelt special honors our nation's heroes, past and present, and reminds us of the enduring spirit and unity that their service brings to America.
Join historian John Monsky, conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops for a Veterans Day tribute to remember in THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY. In an unforgettable event from Boston's Symphony Hall, Monsky takes viewers on a breathtaking and suspenseful journey through the events of D-Day, the liberation of Paris, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Allied advance into Germany. Broadway stars join Monsky and the Boston Pops on stage to tell the dramatic story of World War II's final months in Europe through a stirring mix of music and personal stories. The show centers around the images, reportage and revealing firsthand accounts of four wartime correspondents: Ernest Hemingway, Robert Capa, Voguemodel-turned-photojournalist Lee Miller and a young soldier named Jerry, later revealed as a famous author. Their rare photographs and the stories they crafted bring history to life and illuminate the bravery and sacrifices of the men and women who served in World War II.
The final push is on at the Nashville house to finish the renovation on time. A composite deck is installed and landscape plans are revealed. A safe room is constructed in the basement and a FEMA official gives tips on how to stay safe in a tornado.
Kevin teams up with a wallpaper expert to help a Miami homeowner create a focal point wall; Lee demonstrates a variety of common sprinkler heads; Richard installs a submersible sump pump as a solution to a homeowner's flooded basement problem.
Mister Rogers visits with his friend and Neighbor Mr. McFeely. They go to Betty Aberlin's house to watch Betty's friend, Mary Jo Barron, teach a group of children some games and songs. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, a flying turkey delivers a message to Lady Elaine Fairchilde and Robert Troll.
When Ladonna befriends a new member of the Mighty Mountain soccer team, Francine becomes convinced she is leaking top secret team info. The City Council has voted to close the Elwood City Library! Can Sue Ellen save the library before it's too late?
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.
When Alma is consumed with her starring role in a musical, she doesn't understand why her friends aren't happy for her. / Alma helps Harper feel at home during a playdate at the Rivera house.
When the Loops vacuum breaks, Luke, Lyla, and Everett test vacuums to pick the best one. / When the Loops don't have the right ingredients to make cookies, the kids set out to make them using substituted ingredients.
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?
When Daniel goes on a walk with his family on an ordinary day, they find all kinds of surprises along the way!/After surprising Jodi with a heart-shaped rock, Daniel and his Dad surprise other neighbors with their colorful rock drawings.
Rosie's Rules is an 11-minute preschool family sitcom about a little girl just beginning to learn about the fascinating, baffling, thrilling world beyond her family walls. And it doesn't always go smoothly. In her resilient quest to make sense of the world's most mystifying concepts, she often plows her way into comic chaos. It's "learning-by-doing" and she usually does it a little bit wrong before she gets it right.
Oscar's been feeling terrible all day. Elmo, Abby, Grundgetta, and Nina find ways to help Oscar feel better by looking for different exercises he could do. Running that makes you feel awake and energized, yoga that helps your body flexible and calm, and dancing that gets your body moving. As they go off to tell Oscar all the exercises he could do to feel better, they find him coming back from a long, grouchy walk picking up trash. Oscar feels much better and is back to feeling good and rotten.
Zadie and Malik hope a cape, mask, and super strength gloves will help Zeke overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler. / The Wombats are invited to the Fishmans' Fish Shower. But what sort of gift should they create?
Join us for an exciting look at the Porsche 911 Dakar, a unique spin on the brand's halo car that journeys off the tarmac with a different mission. Then it's back to the daily grind in the Hyundai Kona EV, a battery-electric commuter freshened up for the times. And in our third installment of "Overdrive," we invited one lucky fan out for a day of off-roading with some serious hardware.
GardenSMART visits with a gardener that has devoted his life to the art and science of growing, nurturing and caring for beautiful bonsai plants. No matter the size, the lessons learned apply to plants of all sizes.
Fish is on the menu when Sara joins Greek Chef Maria Loi in a harbor near Athens to cook lemony, crispy skinned Branzino along with Beet, Beans and Feta Salad and Lemon Potatoes. Then it's off to Athen's Varvakios Central Market to buy Retsina at a famous tavern for a rooftop mezze party in the shadow of the Acropolis. Back at home, Sara uses canned sardines for a quick and easy pantry taco.
Keith Dresser makes Julia Collin Davison Green Bean Casserole. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his must-have Thanksgiving tools. Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes. Julia and Bridget make Fireside and New Englander Cocktails.
Bryan Roof and Toni Tipton-Martin visit Sean Sherman in Minneapolis and leave inspired to cook from the indigenous pantry. Test cook Morgan Bolling makes Cider-Braised Turkey, and Bryan makes Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Maple Chile Crisp.
Milk Street celebrates Thanksgiving! Matthew Card prepares a Two-Hour Turkey that saves you time in the kitchen and frees up your oven for other Thanksgiving favorites. Rosemary Gill streamlines sides with Milk-Simmered Mashed Potatoes. Last by not least, Christopher Kimball shares his best pie-making secrets with his all-time favorite Double Crust Apple Pie.
Karen Clay has fond memories of her Grandma Margaret's coconut cake: a beautiful, towering creation she describes simply as "dreamy." For years, Karen has tried, but has been unsuccessful in trying to recreate the cake. Will Milk Street be able to help?
Chef Maria Loi takes us to Mykonos, one of the most famous islands in the world, to share with us the unknown side to this popular tourist destination. Maria meets with Chef Miltos Karoubas to prepare an Onion Pie, and later with Teta Fragiadaki to make Spinach and Leek Pie. Back in New York, Chef Loi prepares simple dishes inspired by her travels: an Open Face Onion Pita, and Spinach Pie Muffins.
In one of Chihuahua's most remote areas, Guachochi, Pati shares a traditional Raramuri meal with community leaders Alejandro Hernandez and Margarita Gonzalez, who advocate for land rights, political representation, and cultural preservation. At Kokoyome, a sustainable ranch in the Sinforosa Canyon, she learns about organic farming practices in the region.
I treasure my childhood. I look back on those meals that shaped who I am today with gratitude. My grandfather always saved the fatty end of the prosciutto for his favorite Prosciutto and Onion Frittata. My brother and I loved to eat these Vegetable Polpette as kids. Coming from the North, we ate this Mushroom Ragu with Greens over Polenta a lot. Sharing my memories and flavors brings me such joy.
Christine gets curious about the Franconia region of Germany. Stops include: Nuremberg, and its medieval landmarks, including the Imperial Castle, the Schoner Brunnen fountain, the Frauenkirche church, Wurzburg Palace, Old Main Bridge, its famous poet; then she visits a Michelin-starred restaurant to experience an 'aroma library', and finally, visits one of thelegendary Franconian vineyards.
The final push is on at the Nashville house to finish the renovation on time. A composite deck is installed and landscape plans are revealed. A safe room is constructed in the basement and a FEMA official gives tips on how to stay safe in a tornado.
Kevin teams up with a wallpaper expert to help a Miami homeowner create a focal point wall; Lee demonstrates a variety of common sprinkler heads; Richard installs a submersible sump pump as a solution to a homeowner's flooded basement problem.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Celebrate incredible art and artifacts from Indigenous creators and history makers. Was a Sioux beaded vest, ca. 1876, a Ruth Muskrat Bronson archive, or a Carrie Bethel basket the top $75,000 to $150, 000 find?
Meeting with Raylan Reeve at his new golf course, Father Brown and Mrs McCarthy discover 'Go Home - or die' burnt into the grass. Inspector Mallory pays a visit to Hermione, who has a clear motive for vandalism after her garden has been compromised for Raylan's extensive golf course, but finds nothing to pin the crime on her. The next day at the golf tournament, the women's cup sees Bunty competing, in disguise as 'Miss Desiree Lecoq', being careful in case her father finds out about this pastime. She competes against Raylan's young granddaughter, Morgana, much to Tamara, Morgana's mother's disapproval. When Bunty's ball lands in the reeds, a body is the last thing she expects to find.
In MIDSOMER MURDERS, the town of Causton's detective chief investigator and his detective sergeant investigate the scandals and deadly deeds that lurk just beneath the well-manicured surface of the county of Midsomer. The series is bolstered by a rotating cast of investigators and many special celebrity appearances.
In MIDSOMER MURDERS, the town of Causton's detective chief investigator and his detective sergeant investigate the scandals and deadly deeds that lurk just beneath the well-manicured surface of the county of Midsomer. The series is bolstered by a rotating cast of investigators and many special celebrity appearances.
Country Music Hall of Fame icon Wynonna delivers an epic, career-spanning performance filled with solo hits, Judds classics and new gems. The celebrated singer and musician shares heartbreak, joy and the stories behind the songs in an uplifting hour.
SEARCHING FOR SEQUOYAH spans two countries and three Cherokee nations, leading viewers on a journey through the life and death of Sequoyah. This hour-long documentary allows viewers to learn more about Sequoyah through the written language he created for the Cherokee people, interviews with his descendants, cave writings depictions, and more.
From 1907 until his death more than 50 years later, ethnologist John Peabody Harrington crisscrossed the U.S., chasing the voices of the last speakers of Native America's dying languages. Moving from one tribal community to the next, he collaborated with the last speakers to document every finite detail before their languages were lost forever. CHASING VOICES chronicles Harrington's work and traces the impact of his exhaustive research on Native communities working to restore the language of their ancestors.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Christiane Amanpour leads wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports.
THE GOOD ROAD is an innovative, inspiring documentary series about two best friends who travel the world meeting philanthropists and change-makers, who have dedicated their lives to addressing global humanitarian issues. From depressed inner-city neighborhoods, to border camps for refugees, to rural health clinics, hosts Earl Bridges and Craig Martin explore efforts to help Rohingya refugees, stop elephant poaching, end human trafficking, alleviate poverty, and more.
Charleston has many diverse communities. We get introduced to some Jewish, Gullah and LGBTQ+ activists who have pushed for recognition of their influence in the city's history, arts and cultural scene.
The Whitney Reynolds Show is an Emmy nominated half-hour program that educates, motivates, and inspires, one topic at a time. Supported by interviews with celebrities, everyday people, and experts, the show illuminates and investigates real-life issues that impact us all. The show is a catalyst for change by exploring current themes that enlighten viewers. The mission for the viewing audience is: No matter what you are going through, you are not alone. YOUR STORY MATTERS!
Nestled in an infinite field of flowers, "Practice for Groundedness" connects you to the energy of the earth and at the same time provides a treat for your nervous system. Slow it down with long-held postures on the ground while focusing on the breath to release tension and anxiety so you can awaken to the innate power within you to feel grounded. When we are lost or disoriented, we need to get closer to the earth. We need to feel grounded, centered, and relaxed to be able to serve others and, most importantly, ourselves. By stretching the hips, legs, and back in a sequence of floor postures, this practice grounds you so you can feel your spirit soar. You can have a folded blanket and/or block with you if it's available. (A folded blanket and/or block can provide additional support.)
We're busy as a bee on this episode of Love of Quilting! For this bench pillow, host Sara Gallegos introduces wool applique with dimensional handwork! We'll also play with fusible applique to build a beehive shape, and we'll also build a few birdhouses using a little improvisation on the rooftops. Add some scalloped edges and a lap-backed pillow closure, and you have a 'Cozy Hive & Home'!
Sean has a touching encounter with three brothers who all have glass bone syndrome. Then, he explores the Sacred Monkey Forest, and documents the epic battle of the Ogoh-Ogohs. Sean also finds inspiration in an unlikely place for his painting "The Beggar Woman."
Ask This Old House travels across the country to help homeowners tackle everyday home improvement projects. For 20 seasons, our expert contractors have revealed tricks-of-the-trade while working alongside homeowners to solve each problem.
Country music legend Vince Gill gives Tommy a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville. At the project house, kitchen island legs are fashioned from recycled cedar posts and exterior paint colors are selected.
Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. This episode delves into the key elements we can incorporate to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Local Angle: Longtime resident and former NYC powerhouse business executive, Margaret Roach maintains a thriving 2-acre garden that is a wildlife habitat to many creatures, especially birds. Margaret shares some of her top tips for attracting and protecting backyard songbirds.
Spring is a magical time of year. Everything is coming to life - bland is rapidly changing to beautiful. In this episode, GardenSMART looks at plants that provide early season color, plus garden tips for these plants throughout the year. Be sure to tune in as we GardenSMART.
Lidia invites us back into her kitchen where her family, her story... where it all began. She beckons us with a freshly baked Focaccia di Recco, filled with stracchino cheese. Then Olivia Bastianich returns home to make a quick salad matching salty pecorino romano cheese with sweet pears and peppery arugula. Lidia finishes the meal with an easy hearty pasta dish, Rigatoni with Sausage and Cabbage. So pull up a chair and join Lidia in her kitchen because here, it's always delicious.
When it comes to a surefire win, you can't go wrong with barbecue. Of course, in Lidia's Kitchen, it's with an Italian twist! To start, an American classic, Four Cheese Baked Macaroni, but this one is packed with asparagus and peas the Lidia way. Then Miles swings by the kitchen to pick up some leftovers, and gets a lesson on making his grandmother's childhood drink, a Cider Vinegar Spritz. And the star of the meal, a family favorite - Spicy Vinegar Ribs & Potatoes, they are finger-licking good! So tune in and let's make barbecue classics the Lidia way!
The best part about gathering around the table is sharing good food with good company. Today Lidia showcases a menu fit to feed all your friends. Grandson Ethan swings by to help Lidia build the ultimate Italian Cheeseboard. Then she cooks up an easy crowd-pleaser with her Skillet Sausage & Peppers. For a sweet finish, Lidia makes a childhood favorite, St. Joseph's Zeppole. Fried dough filled with vanilla cream topped with Amarena cherries. So tune in to learn how to entertain with showstopping ease the Lidia way!
Every so often it's nice to treat yourself and your loved ones to something special... and for Lidia and her family, that means lobster night! Everybody likes grilled vegetables, and my Grilled Corn, Zucchini, and Tomato Salad is a fun and impressive way to serve them. Her grandson, Ethan Bastianich, comes over for a lesson in how to Eat Lobster Like Lidia. She then prepares a memory maker, Spicy Lobster Linguine, half the fun is seeing everyone working through the lobster with their hands. She reminds us that there's nothing better than spoiling your loved ones and yourself!
Lidia always says food is meant to bring joy, and this meal will surely bring a smile to any table. To start, she serves up Radicchio, Endive, Apple and Pecorino with Cheese Toasts. When making this salad, take the time to make the cheese toast, it adds that extra something to an already colorful dish. To complete the meal, Skillet Ricotta Mini-Meat Loaves. These individual portions are dressed in a mushroom sauce to make this family favorite a special treat while cutting the cooktime in half. There's nothing better than a table full of smiles!
It's important to Lidia to be inclusive at the dinner table, and cook dishes that meet the dietary restrictions of all - from vegetarian to gluten-free. Today's show remembers everyone! Lidia prepares Butternut Squash and Cannellini Beans. Each bite boasts a sweetness balanced by the tartness of the balsamic and can be served on toast. Lidia's granddaughter, Julia Manuali, swings by the kitchen and whips up a quick and easy dessert of Strawberries & Balsamic. And whether you are watching your carbs or gluten-free and longing for spaghetti, Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Spicy Tomato Sauce is the recipe you need! Cook along with Lidia to serve up a meal fit for anyone!
Lidia loves to try new foods and encourages us to do the same and embrace the new! Her grandson Lorenzo Manuali joins her to make simply sweet Gorgonzola Celery. She carries on the culinary adventure with a Pumpkin Risotto, a sweet creamy dish topped with what else but more gorgonzola. Just like her mother made, Lidia cooks up Liver Venetian-Style with a mushroom onion sauce. Whether you've tried them before or not, Lidia hopes you'll love these recipes just like her!
Italians are serious about their celebrations. The food, the company, the conversation, the music, and the wine are always abundant! And Lidia is ready to celebrate with you, starting with her Winter Panzanella. A mix of warm roasted vegetables is tossed with bread and kale to make one creative winter take on the traditional bread salad. Then Lidia's granddaughter, Julia Manuali, stops by the kitchen to make a Crespelle Bar, a fun, festive way to treat guests to a sweet finish to any meal. And during the holidays, Lidia's mother, Grandma Erminia, was the expert maker of these Farina Gnocchi. All you need is a good stock to cook them and let the celebration begin! Like Lidia says, what's a celebration without lots of food?!
Dinner doesn't have to feel like you're struggling. It can be as graceful as can be, just follow Lidia's lead! The first move is to make Kale Salad with Avocado and Pistachios, as one of the best-selling salads at Felidia, it became part of Lidia's family meals at home. Then, Lidia makes her go-to sauce, Marinara, with her grandson, Ethan. To complete this quick and easy meal, it's no mess Cheesy Baked Chicken Wings. Join Lidia on the dance floor... of Lidia's Kitchen that is!
What fuels Lidia's soul is being in the kitchen, surrounded by the smells and memories that remind her of her loved ones. So today, she invites us to do just that, starting with her Dandelion and Chickpea Salad, which brings back memories of foraging for this simple nutritious childhood favorite. And sometimes it's not just about the memory, but the warmth a dish delivers, like her One-Pan Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana. It's so easy to throw together while still satisfying that classic craving. So let's cook the kind of food that nourishes the body, mind & soul!
Country music legend Vince Gill gives Tommy a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville. At the project house, kitchen island legs are fashioned from recycled cedar posts and exterior paint colors are selected.
Ask This Old House travels across the country to help homeowners tackle everyday home improvement projects. For 20 seasons, our expert contractors have revealed tricks-of-the-trade while working alongside homeowners to solve each problem.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make a simple Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie. Science Expert Dan Souza demonstrates the absorptive power of eggplant. Test cook Joe Gitter makes host Bridget Lancaster a British classic, Fisherman's Pie.
Test cook Lawman Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison foolproof Grilled Flank Steak with Basil Dressing. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for herb keepers. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make a show-stopping Fresh Tomato Galette.
Switzerland - a country of great peaks, waterfalls, glaciers and grand scenery - served as the birthplace of adventure tourism, the wellspring of ecotourism and an inspiration for organized tours into the wild. In his latest travel special, adventurer Richard Bangs sets off for old-world Europe. In RICHARD BANGS' ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE "Switzerland: Quest for the Sublime," he explores the origins of adventure travel and searches for what philosophers and poets of the past called "the sublime." Bangs' quest to unearth the true meaning of "sublime" begins in the heart of Switzerland: Lucerne. Later, he travels to the chic winter resort of St. Moritz, climbs aboard the famous Glacier Express train and heads to Zermatt and experiences the rapture of the Matterhorn.
Narrated by actor Kevin Bacon, DAD'S SECRET WAR: FRANCE 1944 focuses on two top-secret World War II organizations - the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) and the British SOE (Special Operations Executive) , American and British organizations responsible for silent, unseen, highly classified missions of critical importance to defeating the Nazis. The documentary shares the riveting, true story of an American who joined the British SOE and was parachuted into France with a small team just after D-Day to organize the French Resistance into a cohesive army. The mission was to stop Germany's most feared troops from reaching Normandy in the days after the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944. While missions such as this were classified as "Top Secret" by the American OSS and "Most, Most Secret" by Britain's SOE, some records were partially declassified in 1998, revealing the collective courage, risks, failures, and successes of the brave men and women who volunteered to be secret agents.
Venture to the Pacific Northwest to capture the stories of ongoing traditions and perseverance of its original inhabitants. For the tribes of this region, water is life. The rivers that crisscross this land were the highways for trade and fresh water grocery stores for thousands of years. Today, tribes celebrate their cultures by participating in a yearly canoe journey, an opportunity for people to gather and travel to all the places their ancestors once inhabited. From totem poles, to language preservation to traditional crafts, host Chris Eyre (Cheyenne Arapaho) discovers the wilds of the North.
Discover the cosmological secrets behind America's ancient cities. Scientists explore some of the world's largest pyramids and 3D-scan a lost city of monumental mounds on the Mississippi River; native elders reveal ancient powers of the sky.
Discover how resistance, survival and revival are revealed through an empire of horse-mounted Comanche warriors, secret messages encoded in Aztec manuscript and a grass bridge in the Andes that spans mountains and centuries of time.
A Native American girl from an isolated Blackfeet reservation uses her basketball skills as a ticket to a college education and the opportunity to give back to her people. Her chief described her as "a warrior."
Discover the cosmological secrets behind America's ancient cities. Scientists explore some of the world's largest pyramids and 3D-scan a lost city of monumental mounds on the Mississippi River; native elders reveal ancient powers of the sky.