Celebrate the comedic talents of Jon Stewart, this year's recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. A star-studded lineup pays tribute to the comedian, producer, author and social activist from the Kennedy Center stage in Washington, DC.
Tonight on Amanpour and Company: David Frum, Staff Writer, The Atlantic / Former Speechwriter for President George W. Bush; Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; Luci Baines Johnson, Daughter of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Walter Isaacson interviews Chris Sununu, Governor of New Hampshire.
NEWSLINE is produced by NHK, Japan's news leading public broadcaster, featuring global news and current affairs, business, sports, science and technology trends plus global weather forecasts from over 30 news bureaus throughout the world.
Rapper Diom shares sounds of Africa on our stage while Blair Crimmins takes us to New Orleans with some Ragtime jazz.
Curated by the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, we join Director Gabrielle Spatt and watch her film Atlanta: The Film Too Busy To Wait, and sit with Leanna Adams, Director of Jerry-Atric.
In Portland, Jesus Trejo meets Samoan comedian Adam Pasi. Voted Portland's funniest comic twice, Adam takes Jesus behind the scenes, showcasing the grind it takes to become a successful comic while performing for his parents for the first time.
In Los Angeles, Jesus Trejo embraces the hometown vibe, teaming up with actor/comedian Sierra Katow. A fourth-generation Chinese and Japanese American, Sierra and Jesus together weave culture, history and humor against the vibrant tapestry of L.A.
Enhance your sense of body awareness and work at your own pace as you dynamically stretch to strengthen your abs, tone your waist and increase flexibility in your legs, hips and spine. This full-body workout loosens and lubricates your muscles and connective tissue, and is perfect for beginners and veteran Classical Stretch students- no matter what age.
Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises to emphasize the importance of strong core muscles and their role in maintaining back health.
NEWSLINE is produced by NHK, Japan's news leading public broadcaster, featuring global news and current affairs, business, sports, science and technology trends plus global weather forecasts from over 30 news bureaus throughout the world.
BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
104A When Rosie can't figure out where to take Mom for Mother's Day, Mom shows Rosie how to read symbols on a map. 104B Crystal takes the kids to the merry-go-round at the amusement park, but first they need to plan their route on a map.
When Alma is elected mayor of Cardboard City, she promises to help the city run smoothly. But when Cardboard City's citizens start to feel unhappy with Alma's rule-making, she has to figure out how to make rules that are fair to everyone./Alma and Junior want to help out in a big way, but, after trial and error, they discover it's the little acts of kindness that make the biggest difference.
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.
Jim Thorpe shows Brad that if he wants to play flag football, observing others is a great way to learn. / Norval Morrisseau shows Yadina that art has the power to share important ideas.
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."
Donkey wants to share her potatoes with her neighbors, but all her pals already have potatoes! Can she change her plan?/Donkey surprises Clyde with a playdate in the sky, but they play in different ways. Can they find new ways to have fun together?
Pinkalicious imagines creative possibilities everywhere she looks. Aimed at kids 3-5, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC encourages viewers to engage in the creative arts and self-expression, including music, dance, theater and visual arts. Get creative with Pinkalicious, Peter and all their friends in Pinkville!
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.
The Wombats learn the hard way that you can't keep a talent show in order if all the props are out of order. / Feeling left out of the Treeborhood's Collection Bonanza, Zeke goes in search of a collection he can call his own.
SESAME STREET has garnered more than 100 awards, including 101 Emmys, two Peabodys, four Parents' Choice Awards and an Action for Children's Television Special Achievement Award. The series delivers academic and social education that prepares kids for grade school. Since its premiere, the show's base curriculum has been set by academic research on preschoolers. Encore episodes focus on music and art and how these tools can be used to develop the whole child - the cognitive, social, emotional and physical attributes. In addition, "Elmo's World," which looks at the world through the eyes of a three-year-old, continues as a featured segment. Themes include birthdays, pets, teeth, families, games and more.
Daniel Learns to Ask First - When Daniel needs a drumstick for his pretend marching band, he takes away a spoon that Margaret was using, which makes her cry. Dad Tiger teaches Daniel that he needs to ask first before taking something away from someone else. Friends Ask First - O the Owl is reading a story to his class at school, but when Prince Wednesday grabs the book to get a closer look, no one else can see the pictures. Teacher Harriet explains that you should ask first if it's okay before you take something away from someone else.
Daniel Does Gymnastics - When Daniel goes to gymnastics for the first time, he feels a little nervous to join in with his friends. Dad Tiger helps Daniel feel brave by doing the gymnastics movements together and showing him that he can do it all on his own. The Big Slide - Daniel and O the Owl are excited to ride the dinosaur slide at the playground, but when O sees how tall it is, he gets a little scared. Daniel and Mom Tiger help O feel brave, and he goes down the slide - he loves it so much he even goes down again!
Blob on the Job - When a blob gets loose in Odd Squad headquarters, Olive and Otto compete against rival agents to catch it first. Curriculum: Measurement; capacity. Party of 54321 - When people in town can no longer count down, Olive and Otto must uncover who is causing the problem and why. Curriculum: Numbers and counting; deductive reasoning.
The Wild Kratts discover a lost otter cub. Assuming he is lost, the bros attempt to find his family, while introducing him to life in the Cypress Swamp of Florida.
Trace the rise of William Randolph Hearst, who built the nation's largest media empire by the 1930s. Born into one of America's wealthiest families, he used his properties to achieve unprecedented political power, then ran for office himself.
Hemingway, yearning for adventure, volunteers for the Red Cross during World War I. He marries Hadley Richardson and moves to Paris, publishes The Sun Also Rises and finds critical and commercial success with his second novel, A Farewell to Arms.
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.
Hosted by Christian Fraser, BBC NEWS THE CONTEXT gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world through discussions with expert panelists.
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.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser two actors who found fame when they were young and lived their lives in the limelight, cut off from their roots. Each discovers ancestors who paved the way for their success.
Local Native American tribes push for change as a predominantly white community fights to keep its "Indian" mascot in a battle that exposes centuries of abuse while asking if reconciliation is possible.
Comedian C.J. Hunt documents the dispute over removing four Confederate monuments in New Orleans. Hunt embarks on a journey across the country to discover what it would take to convince America to end its long romance with the Lost Cause.