Candidates Elaine Marshall (Democrat) and Chad Brown (Republican) discuss their campaigns for NC Secretary of State. Hosted by PBS NC?s Kelly McCullen, these interviews were recorded on July 24 and July 25, 2024.
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.
Our digital world presents the opportunity for everyone to access information. But what happens when information about voting and political candidates is not accurate or deliberately false? Host Kenia Thompson and guests Lamair Bryan, regional organizer and marketing communications consultant, and DeMonte Alford, regional managing organizer at Democracy NC, break down myths and reveal the truths.
Roam the Wild West frontier land of the Rio Grande's Big Bend alongside its iconic animals, including black bears, rattlesnakes and scorpions.
What makes eagles so remarkable? Researchers study one special bird, revealing her exceptional strength, eyesight and flying skills. Meanwhile, in-the-nest footage of a new bald eagle family captures the drama of chicks struggling to survive.
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century in the Althorp estate, house to the late Diana, Princess of Wales. What treasures and history will this extensive excavation reveal?
Facial exercises are important because they increase sensory awareness in mouth and encourage facial expression. These exercises are essential for anyone experiencing neurological challenges.
Your long adductors are the muscles of your inner thighs. This Classical Stretch workout tones and liberates these muscles leaving your legs longer and leaner. Join Miranda Esmonde-White in Montego Bay, Jamaica for a long adductor workout.
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.
Drop Gadget Repeat - The agents try to escape from a time loop. Curriculum: Addition. 20 Questions - A villain sets off a backwards bubble. Curriculum: Numerical relations; Using a number line; Understanding greater than/less than.
It's been a long winter in Qyah, and everyone is out of birch syrup. Luckily, Auntie Midge is teaching Molly and Tooey how to tap trees so they can make more. But then a mischievous raven unties the rope tethering their boat to the shore, and the trio are left stranded with barrels of sap and no way to get them home. / Molly and her Dad are shocked when Travis, a tourist, announces that the goal of his expedition is to find a living woolly mammoth. He's read all about it in a "reputable" book and is convinced mammoths dwell in a secret valley. Can Molly convince Travis that mammoths are extinct before his shenanigans turn into a mammoth problem for them all?
Alma teaches Emi how to be just like her, but now Emi won't stop imitating her. / Should Alma keep running and finish the "world's longest race"...or not?
Lyla is coming up with a sandwich special for Loops Lunch, but when her siblings contribute their ideas, Lyla will need to lead the project before it crumbles. / Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden behind Loops Lunch.
Martin and Chris are on a mission to uncover the secret life of the mysterious Great White Shark. They use Aviva's incredible Remora Rocketsub to "stick with" a female shark and soon learn that the giant predator of the sea actually has lots of challenges to contend with and that she could help them discover something that no one has ever seen before - the birth of Great White shark pups. But when Gourmand sniffs around looking for ingredients for his Shark Fin Soup recipe, the Wild Kratts team must help rescue their new friend.
Thank You, Grandpere Tiger! - Grandpere Tiger comes to visit, but is only in town for a short while. Daniel is sad that Grandpere can't come to the special Thank You Day celebration later that day. Daniel learns to be thankful for the time they DO have together, and is then surprised when Grandpere appears at the celebration after all! Neighborhood Thank You Day - The neighborhood celebrates Thank You Day by putting notes in the Thank You Tree. Daniel has trouble deciding what to put in his note. Then, when a gust of wind blows the notes off of the tree, Mr. McFeely saves the day by catching and delivering everybody's thank you notes!
Rosie and Javi are making a chalk town in the circle drive, but things take a turn when others want to use the space too. / Rosie wants to fix the community garden for Story Time by herself, but it turns out to be harder than she thought.
Gabrielle and Charlie are having a sleepover at Abby's! They play games with Rudy until it's time to get ready for bed. Rudy goes off to sleep and Gabrielle, Charlie, and Abby start their bedtime routines. First, they all brush their teeth. Next, they do their hair, and everyone has a different way of taking care of their hair. Abby brushes her hair to get out the knots and tangles, Charlie sprays her curly hair with conditioner to keep it from getting knots and tangles, and Gabrielle's hair is in braids this week so she's taking care of her hair by putting on her bonnet to keep her hair soft and shiny. They have bedtime routines both different and alike! Finally, they snuggle into bed and talk about what they're grateful for before going to sleep.
While Super hunts high and low for a favorite lost sticker, the Wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old Sticker Monster story. Then the Wombats travel in and around the Treeborhood, teaching Zeke how to count in order from 1 to 10.
Donkey and Panda camp out to see the music-loving Bright Bright Bugs. When their instruments break, can they find another way to attract the bugs? / Panda is feeling tired of his purple things today, so Donkey helps him take a break.
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!
Zig Zag Plant - A mystery is afoot at Elinor's school when one of the class plants grows in an unusual shape. Instead of growing straight up like the other plants, this plant is growing in a zig-zag pattern. Elinor and her friends investigate what could have happened to this plant to make it grow like that. After learning that most plants always grow up towards the sky, the kids piece together the clues and discover that this plant spent some time on its side, and then some time right side up, resulting in the zig-zag pattern! The kids love the shape of this plant, and name it "the Zig Zag Plant." Butterfly Drinks - Insect Day is coming up at school and Elinor couldn't be more thrilled to finish her home-made butterfly costume. However, she quickly runs into a problem, because she can't drink anything when her hands are busy being the wings in her costume! Elinor sets out to solve the problem with her dad by learning how real butterflies drink. After some careful watching, she realizes that a butterfly doesn't even have a mouth, but a proboscis, which looks like a long straw, and that's how they drink nectar from a flower! This gives Elinor the idea to add a super long drinking straw to complete her costume.
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."
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.
William Shakespeare shows Brad that it's alright to feel how you're feeling even if you're feeling a bit jealous of the time your two pals spend together. / Katherine Johnson encourages Yadina to be proud of her love for all things turtle, because we all have our own passions to follow.
Christopher Kimball searches Paris for new spins on bistro classics, starting with a surprising take on French Onion Soup. Back at Milk Street, Rose Hattabaugh makes Oven-Baked Three-Layer Croque Monsieur Sandwiches, a fuss-free recipe that's doable on any night of the week. Finally, Rosemary Gill prepares a modern twist on garlic bread: Garlic Toasts with Goat Cheese and Herb Salad.
Bryan Roof visits San Diego, California and shares his version of San Diego Fish Tacos with host Julia Collin Davison. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of tortilla chips. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the history of shrimping in America, and Ashley Moore cooks Bridget Crispy Fried Shrimp.
There is a long tradition of hunting wild game in the Plains. Capri travels to South Dakota for pheasant season which is welcomed by both locals and visitors each year. Capri witnesses a pheasant hunt and samples a famous pheasant sandwich that can trace its origins back to World War II.
Fussy cutting, raw-edge applique, and collage all start with cutting fabric in pieces. Learn tips from expert Kestrel Michaud about how she prepares fabric for cutting and creates intricate pieces for her amazing artwork. Artist Lisa Thorpe also works in collage and has her own tips for working with cut fabric. Two artists share their techniques using bits and pieces on today's QUILTING ARTS.
Streamline sewing for modern projects with a little ingenuity. Hold-it Sacks for electronic devices, fabric bins for organizing, and wall pockets with a decorator's touch create pizazz in your home. Nancy Zieman uses easy rectangles and squares for patterns. Work with cotton or laminated fabric in your own customized color range-fresh and functional!
Explore color theory while creating a quilted pillow! Designed by Kari Matthews, this project gives the effect of transparent layers of color with overlapping diamonds. The diamond-shaped angles are created using mirrored foundations, so we'll brush up on our foundation-piecing skills, and as a bonus, we'll show a little feed-dog quilting using a guide bar.
Weekly program about doing business in the Carolinas.
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.
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.
No fruit helped build America more than the apple, often referred to as "our democratic fruit." Recently, there's a movement underway to return to some of the original varieties that apple connoisseurs say taste better than what is typically found in grocery stores today. We discover the story of the apple is as complex as American history itself by visiting with a horticultural historian from Monticello and with a foodways interpreter who brings the stories of enslaved persons to life.
America's menu includes family recipes, TV dinners, company luncheons, and everything in between. Gabe breaks bread with James Beard award winner Mashama Bailey in Savannah dinner destination The Grey and helps her prepare one of her favorite dishes based on regional ingredients. We explore the concept of foodways and why Americans now have more culinary choices than most families can agree on.
Sheri creates a country ham salad and a peach and lemony ricotta salad. She heads to Madisonville, Tennessee, to meet Allan Benton, the King of Country Ham, who shares secrets about his legendary Smoky Mountain hams and bacon. Allan and his wife, Sharon, make two-ingredient biscuits and red-eye gravy, and Sheri gives a tip on using all the parts of a country ham.
Explore the perils of space junk, why a nonprofit in the NC mountains preserves historic star photos and how scientists at Wake Forest University apply their research on astronaut health on Earth. Plus, NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks about her groundbreaking space mission on Artemis II.
Get ideas for the perfect beach trip with a look at hotels, restaurants and boardwalks.
The Connells deliver their timeless alternative rock hits live at Sonark Studios in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The Raleigh band?s performance features melodic harmonies and lyrical depth, offering a memorable musical journey.
The riders struggle through California, Nevada, Arizona and the Colorado mountains.
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.
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.
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."
School is almost out and Arthur can hardly wait for those lazy summer days by Muffy's pool. Nothing could ruin such a happy time of year... except maybe-D.W.'s Spring Pageant! Educational Objective: Arthur learns that being a good older brother sometimes means making sacrifices. D.W. can't wait to test out her new play set! But while it's being built she'll have to settle for the box. With the help of Bud and Emily, D.W. realizes her imagination is way better than any toy! Educational Objective: D.W. learns that the best toy is her imagination.
Negative Town - The agents go to Negative Town to track down a villain. Curriculum: negative numbers. License to Science - Oona must pass her lab director's test or risk getting kicked off Odd Squad. Curriculum: odd and even numbers, early algebra, addition and subtraction.
When the Wild Kratts gets marooned and lost a world away from the Tortuga, they must embark on a long journey home. The gang finds inspiration in several owls that they encounter along the way. As owls live on every continent except Antarctica, Aviva thinks it must be a sign. She has enough supplies and power to make one creature power suit and one only and ultimately it's up to owl power whether or not they ever get back home.
When Aviva and Koki accidentally miniaturize themselves and get carried away by termites, Martin and Chris must split up to search for them.
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.
Molly is excited to show some visitors around Qyah, but they don't think she is "Native enough" for the job. Upset, Molly learns about someone who also faced discrimination for being Alaska Native, Elizabeth Peratrovich./Tooey's family is throwing a "Uqiquq," a special Yup'ik celebration in honor of his first catch. Tooey wants to give his Grandma Elizabeth a special gift a speech in Yup'ik but will he learn the Yup'ik language in time?
Trini's mom is coming home on military leave and Trini wants her first meal to be some famous Mumford omelets! But, when the weather get colder, chickens stop laying eggs. Can Trini figure out how to winterize the chicken coop in time?/It's Trini's first winter in Alaska, and she's not happy. Texas never got this chilly! When Molly and Tooey overhear Trini and her dad talking about moving back, they look for ways for Trini to warm up to the cold.
When a nose accidentally breaks off one of the faces on Hero Hill, our heroes must figure out how to repair the monument. Sparks' Crew makes various sticky mixtures, hoping to find one strong enough to stick the nose back on. Curriculum: When two or more substances are mixed together, the resulting substance may have different properties than each material on its own. / Sparks' Crew tries to help change a broken wheel on a hot dog cart. But, with Sara playing "teacher" for the day, how can they lift the heavy cart without her so they can change the wheel? Curriculum: Using a lever can make it easier to lift a heavy object.
Under the guise of a peace mission, Wicked arrives at Control Central with a handful of bad guys. But someone's up to no good, and steals Motherboard's precious Memory Integrator. Whodunit? Where is it?? And what does it look like??? Digit and the kids must figure out what they know - what they don't know - and what they need to know. Can they do it all before Motherboard's memory is lost forever? EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: When faced with a problem, make sure you have all the information you need to solve it.
"The Mystery of the Mask" In Thailand, Leo sees a suspicious man in a mask and thinks he's up to no good! "Movie Monday" Carmen wants to see a movie in Bangkok, but when there's a power outage, Luna takes her to see a shadow-puppet performance instead.
Making Lemonade Out of Lemons In order to raise funds for new soccer jerseys, Emily Elizabeth, Clifford and friends decide to set up a lemonade stand. However, they quickly get in over their heads with the making and the serving and the selling - turns out running a stand is hard! But with the help of Jack's soccer expertise, the team figures out a "game plan" and learns that when everyone works together, they can achieve anything. Goal! The Watering Hole Emily Elizabeth is so excited to go swimming in the town pool, but it's not open yet! She passes the time with Clifford by reading a book about animals in the Serengeti. The two of them get inspired to pretend to be those animals with their friends and head to the "watering hole." After a fun afternoon of being animals, the watering hole...er...pool. ..is open for business!
Armored Like an Ankylosaurus - The kids travel on the Dinosaur Train with Mr. Pteranodon to see his hero, Hank Ankylosaurus, play a game of Dinoball. Afterwards, they even get to play with Hank and learn what it's like to be a dinosaur that's covered with armored plates and a mighty club for a tail. Campout! - Our Pteranodon family goes to the Big Pond for their first overnight camp out and meets a small frog with a big voice.
Robotta's Singing Delivery Service: When Robotta responds to a sung command, Pinkalicious and Peter get an idea to set up their own delivery service. Before long Robotta is singing and delivering packages all across Pinkville - though maybe not to the right address Curriculum: (Music) Changing the lyrics to a familiar song. The Rhyme Off: It's the right time for Pinkalicious to rhyme. Kendra agrees, and thinks it's a breeze. They must see who is truly the best when their rhyming is put to the test. Curriculum: Express yourself through rhymes. Interstitial: Kids from the Boston City Singers discuss the fundamentals of singing.
Roof needs to drive the train across the ravine but can't after the Martians accidentally take and break the bridge. A Mecha-Martian team up occurs as they work to make a bridge long and strong enough for the train to cross./The Zee Mobile is great at counting chickens, but when it breaks MacBarm's barn door, it is up to the Mechas to build him a new one by figuring out what material could hold against spontaneous crashes.
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Sammy speaks English, Benito speaks Spanish and Quique isn't there to translate. Can two cousins communicate without words? And Sammy wants to surprise his mom with a day of epic fun, but it all goes flat. Is fun still fun if it's not epic?
Zadie creates a Treeborhood photo album to trace the growth of their beloved Tree from little, to big, to VERY big. / When Mr. E accidentally polka-dances a sculpture to smithereens, he and Louisa hold a contest to replace it.
Daniel's Friends Say No - When Daniel gets to school, he approaches Miss Elaina to play with her but is frustrated when he finds that she would rather read alone. Daniel learns that sometimes his friends might not want to play with him and that's OK because he can find fun things to do on his own. Prince Wednesday Doesn't Want to Play - When Daniel gets to the park, Prince Tuesday and Prince Wednesday are playing together. Daniel wants to join in but is upset because Prince Wednesday only wants to play with his brother. Soon O arrives and they both figure out that they can play together since Wednesday and Tuesday are having "brother time." Strategy: When a friend doesn't want to play with you, you can find something else to do.
Daniel Likes to Be with Dad - Daniel and Dad Tiger spend the whole day together searching for seashells, picking apples, and even a special surprise. But when things don't go as planned, Dad and Daniel remember that it doesn't matter what they do, they just enjoy being together. Daniel Likes to Be with Mom - Daniel is thrilled to spend the day with Mom - they even turn Mom's old wagon into a trolley together! Although the wagon doesn't turn out perfectly, it doesn't matter because they're just happy to be with one another.
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.
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 is baby-yodel-bird-sitting. But no matter what she tries, the baby won't nap. Can her pals help figure out what the baby needs? /Donkey and Panda argue while playing their favorite superheroes. If they argued, can they still be friends?
It's a snow day in Someplace Else! Will Panda's pals want to do all his favorite snow activities from Planet Purple?/Bob Dog wants to win a glowy, snowy, floating fun ball, so he thinks of things he's good at to play Gameshow Gator's new snow game.
Frozen Fish - After the lake freezes over, Elinor and her friends wonder what happens to all of their fishy friends during the wintertime. How can they survive? Do they freeze? After Ranger Rabbit cuts a hole in the ice to check on the fish, the kids gaze down through the thick ice and learn that the whole lake isn't frozen after all. The ice is only at the top, and there's still liquid at the bottom where the fish live comfortably when the lake freezes in the winter. Pirate Treasure - While the kids are playing pirates in search of treasure, pirate Ari realizes that he forgot where he hid their treasure. But, no worries, because the kids are pirates, and pirates always figure it out. Unfortunately, it's not that simple, and they can't even draw a map, because Ari can't remember exactly how to get to the treasure. Luckily, their friend Philbert the Squirrel helps them out by teaching the kids about landmarks and how to use them to find your way. So, the mighty pirates finally find their loot. Arrrr!
Rosie creates a dance party island in her backyard, but the flag she puts on the island causes confusion. / Rosie wants to help cheer on Javi's soccer team, so she decides to become their mascot.
Rosie and Javi both want to be in charge of the sandbox, so the kids hold an election to choose the president. / The Dino Parade is about to be cancelled, so Rosie rallies her friends to form a marching band.
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.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
Alma's great at beatboxing so good that she thinks she doesn't need to practice with Eddie and Becka before their backyard show. She finds out the hard way that practice makes perfect when she ruins the performance. Alma wants to be a "super sister" to Junior, just like Tia Gloria is to Mami. But when Junior doesn't seem happy with her not-so-super deeds, Alma must figure out what being a "super sister" really means.
Lyla is coming up with a sandwich special for Loops Lunch, but when her siblings contribute their ideas, Lyla will need to lead the project before it crumbles. / Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden behind Loops Lunch.
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."
Fern's been feeling low and no one can figure out why. Luckily, Buster Baxter is on the case! He'll leave no stone unturned, no lead unexplored, no ice cream uneaten... Educational Objective: Buster and George learn that it's important to respect the feelings of others. With Arthur out of town, Buster is on the hunt for a new best friend. Problem is, Buster only wants to play games HIS way. Will Buster learn to compromise? Or is he destined to play alone? Educational Objective: Buster realizes that it can be fun to try new things.
Two Agents and a Baby - Olympia and Otis are forced to babysit Baby Genius. Curriculum: solving for an unknown number, early multiplication, early division. Ocean and the Fly - Oona tells the story of when she switched bodies with a fly. Curriculum: measuring length and circumference.
After a Creature Power Disc mishap, the bros become marooned in the world of the mudskipper, a fish that can walk on land. They must find their discs within a foreign world of intense competition, with unexpected dangers at every turn.
When Chris and Martin accidentally lose a Power Disc on the African savannah, the Wild Kratts goes into crisis mode to find the disc before it gets into the hands of Zach Varmitech.
Lyla is coming up with a sandwich special for Loops Lunch, but when her siblings contribute their ideas, Lyla will need to lead the project before it crumbles. / Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden behind Loops Lunch.
Going Toe to Toe with a Dinosaur Molly and Vera join scientists as they visit a dinosaur excavation site. Will they find a real dinosaur fossil? After a few false starts, the girls uncover what they think might be the discovery of a lifetime. Sassy Ladies on Ice The Sassy Ladies of Saskatoon are back-this time in search of a glacier they saw 30 years ago. Molly is excited to join them, but after a long plane ride and hike, Molly and the Sassy Ladies are surprised to discover that the glacier has disappeared. What happened to it?
Puppy Palooza Part 1 Tooey is worried one of his sled dogs, Cali, isn't feeling well. When Tooey, Molly, and Trini take her to a vet for a check-up, they receive some surprising news. Puppypalooza Part 2 Tooey gets to decide which one of Cali's puppies to keep and train as a lead sled dog. Can he prove his older brothers wrong and successfully identify which one would make a good lead dog?
When a big parade balloon gets loose and flies through Citytown, Sparks' Crew tries to get it back. But, how can they stop this giant balloon? Curriculum: When objects touch or collide, they push on one another and can change direction. / Sparks' Crew is setting up a Pet Wash when a young boy's dog goes missing. Sparks' Crew sets out to search for the dog, but there are so many different kinds of dogs out there... how can they find the right one? Curriculum: The same type of animal, such as dogs, are similar and different in many ways.
It's Arbor Day in Cyberspace "a special day to plant a tree for a best friend" but Buzz has other plans. Concerned that Buzz is absorbed by his video game, "The Terrific Tree", Delete calls on the CyberSquad to help get his best buddy back. They head out to the forest and use Buzz's knowledge of trees learned from his video game to help Delete pick the perfect tree to plant in Buzz's honor. Topics: Trees; Comparing Data, Measuring Distances Big Idea: Plant trees where there aren't any and they will give back in surprising ways.
"Blue Orleans" Luna, sad that her friend Bessie, a 150-year-old alligator, has passed away, learns to honor her life the New Orleans way--by dancing. "Bonjour, Au Revoir, Adios" Andy gets caught in the middle when Fabuloso and the Circo Clowns argue to extremes about whether New Orleans is more Spanish or French.
Rosie and Javi both want to be in charge of the sandbox, so the kids hold an election to choose the president. / The Dino Parade is about to be cancelled, so Rosie rallies her friends to form a marching band.
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.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
Alma's great at beatboxing so good that she thinks she doesn't need to practice with Eddie and Becka before their backyard show. She finds out the hard way that practice makes perfect when she ruins the performance. Alma wants to be a "super sister" to Junior, just like Tia Gloria is to Mami. But when Junior doesn't seem happy with her not-so-super deeds, Alma must figure out what being a "super sister" really means.
Immerse yourself in the lyrical artistry of Jesse Fox at Sonark Studios in Hillsborough, North Carolina. From Burlington, North Carolina, Fox creates Americana and folk-driven music that showcases his exceptional songwriting skills and soulful melodies.
Join ROADSHOW to visit Virginia Beach. Featured finds include a 1964 Cassius Clay twice-signed promotional print, modern Abdullah Qandeel "Red" and "Love" oils, and an early 18th-century Chinese celadon vase. Which is valued at $50,000-$80,000?
A cross-country bike ride begins in California, 3,600 miles from the finish line.
Sarah and Austin head with their full Chatham Rabbits band to play big crowds at Doc Watson's beloved music festival MerleFest in Wilkesboro. Austin does some magical fly fishing for trout with friend and musician Woody Platt of Steep Canyon Rangers. Sarah starts an impromptu jam session by the river and the Chatham Rabbits get emotional as they honor a dear friend.
Whirligigs rebuild an old tobacco town inspired by Vollis Simpson, native son and artist.
Both good and bad moods are essential to balanced mental health. Relaxation is also important, and therapy is sometimes necessary.
As we continue to track "long-haulers," we are learning more about the long-term health effects of the people who are suffering from debilitating post-COVID symptoms.
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.
In this episode Mary Ann focuses on the fun side of exercise through the use of novelty music and imaginative choreography.
Rev up your body with this zero impact, cardio workout that won't stress your joints. This all standing, invigorating workout features exercises that tone your abs and strengthen your hips. The flowing rotational movements will unlock your joints, improve your circulation and give you that after workout glow.
You'll learn to focus as you balance in these standing leg stretches. Rock 'n Roll will give your spine a gentle massage.
Join ROADSHOW to visit Virginia Beach. Featured finds include a 1964 Cassius Clay twice-signed promotional print, modern Abdullah Qandeel "Red" and "Love" oils, and an early 18th-century Chinese celadon vase. Which is valued at $50,000-$80,000?
Roam the Wild West frontier land of the Rio Grande's Big Bend alongside its iconic animals, including black bears, rattlesnakes and scorpions.
Baratunde treks along the coast of North Carolina and discovers surprising ways in which history has shaped these environments. He explores a daunting swamp, soars above the dunes on a Wright Brothers glider and tracks wild horses on the beach.
Baratunde ventures to Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, one of the last places where you can hike or paddle into the remote wilderness. He meets with passionate birders and harvesters of wild rice and hears from them why wilderness means so much.
With its magnificent coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine is a place where outdoor adventure has a long history, and people are so committed to their outdoor passions that even the brutal winters can't deter them.
Learn along with NC Teachers as they share fun math and reading lessons and activities.
Learn along with NC Teachers as they share fun math and reading lessons and activities.
The families meet with local nonprofits and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and not-for-profit credit unions to eliminate high interest credit card debt and predatory loans.
Candidates Elaine Marshall (Democrat) and Chad Brown (Republican) discuss their campaigns for NC Secretary of State. Hosted by PBS NC?s Kelly McCullen, these interviews were recorded on July 24 and July 25, 2024.
An early love of aviation eventually led Kevin Baker to Piedmont Triad International Airport. He shares how it?s become more than a transportation hub and how Boom Technology will make its mark on aviation with its supersonic passenger jet.
Weekly program about doing business in the Carolinas.
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.
Explore the perils of space junk, why a nonprofit in the NC mountains preserves historic star photos and how scientists at Wake Forest University apply their research on astronaut health on Earth. Plus, NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks about her groundbreaking space mission on Artemis II.
Oregon is known for its wild coastline and misty forests, but it's a place where a few hours in your car can take you from the coast to the high desert or the Cascade mountains. Embracing this incredible variety, Baratunde embraces forest bathing, goes spearfishing to discover underwater kelp forests, rides along with cowboys on the cutting edge of sustainable ranching and rollerblades through Portland.
Europe's mighty and majestic Danube, full of glorious riches and magical surprises, is the world's most international river. See how its epic journey is like no other - featuring stunning secret tributaries, baby turtles, and a waterfall-riding kayaker.
Follow a team of experts investigating the Great Hurricane of 1780 that killed more people than any other Caribbean hurricane. Discover what made the storm so deadly and whether mega-storms are more likely to strike in our rapidly changing climate.
See how 3D scanning can be used to explore Egypt's ancient treasures, including the Great Pyramid of Giza and the first pyramid ever built, a hidden Roman fortress, and a well deep in the rock below the Arabic citadel of Saladin.
Take an extraordinary journey through ancient Istanbul, the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Professor Darius Arya uses the latest 3D imaging technology to see the city and its often invisible treasures as no human eye ever could.
Hardscrabble fossil hunters in Wyoming make astounding discoveries that change what we know about the earth's history. The mining town of Kemmerer, in the Green River Formation, is ground zero for the best fossil collecting in the world. Geology, history, and entrepreneurship all come to life through human stories of fossil hunters seeking a rare discovery and a big payday.
The one-hour program PALEO SLEUTHS explores a series of paleontology excavations that showcase the changing landscape and animal life on America's Great Plains - beginning 34 million years ago with the Ice Age. Through interviews with paleontology experts, modern-day footage of excavations, historic re-enactments, archival photo- graphs, and stunning animations with 3-D models that bring pre-historic figures to life, the educational and informative PALEO SLEUTHS features fossil discoveries in the Great Plains that challenge popular understanding of the origins of mammals.
School districts across the state deal with challenges recruiting teachers.
Learn about the quest for a resilient breed of sweet potatoes, how science helps farmers grow truffles and the importance of pollinators and flowers. Plus, visit a farm where both sheep and solar power are produced, and discover how solar power helps small farms survive.
Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic." From this remarkably preserved medieval fortress city, we venture into less-touristed corners of the former Yugoslavia. In Bosnia, we visit Mostar - war-torn in the 90s, but bursting with promise today. In Montenegro, we sail the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and explore its mysterious, mountainous interior.
Samantha takes in the stunning views overlooking the entire city atop Fisherman's Bastion on the Buda side of the Danube. At the opulent New York Cafe, Samantha experiences the local coffee culture and samples some tasty treats. Off to the Szechenyi Thermal Bath, Samantha takes the time to soak and swim in these popular relaxing mineral pools. At the Hungarian Parliament, Samantha enjoys the grand beauty of this historic building. Meeting up again with her friend she visits the Michelin-rated Stand restaurant and tries their elegant spin on traditional Hungarian Goulash. Budapest is all about classical music particularly at the Franz Liszt Music Academy, where she chats with world-class violinist Joshua Bell about his music and Budapest's influence upon him. Following the theme of music, Samantha enjoys skyline views atop the Aria Hotel Budapest, a hotel dedicated to music and musicians. The Dohany Street Synagogue is the world's second oldest synagogue and is Samantha's next stop, where she takes in its history with Chief Rabbi Robert Frolich. Closing out her night, Samantha rejoins Joshua Bell and fellow violinist Barnabas Kelemen at a local spot as they enjoy a live performance of gypsy violinists.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the privileged lineages that claim actor Glenn Close and director John Waters as descendants, introducing ancestors who are as bold and independent as they are.
Join ROADSHOW to visit Virginia Beach. Featured finds include a 1964 Cassius Clay twice-signed promotional print, modern Abdullah Qandeel "Red" and "Love" oils, and an early 18th-century Chinese celadon vase. Which is valued at $50,000-$80,000?
Lucy Worsley explores Agatha Christie's haunted, unconventional early life to discover the origins of her talent for murder - and uncovers some carefully concealed secrets.
In this episode, Niklas visits beautiful Lofoten, a string of islands that stretches into the North Atlantic in Northern Norway. He goes fishing for cod and cooks the fish with both inspiring recipes and fiery techniques.
Eating together is not the only way for friends and family to bond. Cooking together also creates a special connection. So let's make dinner all together! A quick pesto pasta makes for a great weeknight meal, and Lidia's Penne with Cauliflower and Green Olive Pesto is perfect just for that. And with a little bit of planning ahead, Lidia's Poached Chicken and Giardiniera Salad is a complete meal packed with protein, vegetables, color, and flavor! So gather around the table... and the kitchen counter too, because Lidia is cooking up a smart, easy & always delicious meal just for us!
Chef Maria Loi takes us to Naxos, known for its beautiful villages, artisanal crafts and cuisine, and wonderful people. Maria introduces us to the Polykreti family, with whom she makes two special Naxian dishes: Cheese Bread and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Lamb. Back in her New York kitchen, Maria shares some easy adaptions of these Naxian treasures.
The Dordogne River Valley with its dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings, and prized cuisine is an unforgettable blend of man-made and natural beauty. We'll take an idyllic canoe ride, visit a goose farm, then savor the foie gras. We'll also wander through a lamp-lit castle, enjoy a country market, and visit the Sistine Chapel of the prehistoric world. Then we head south to Albi, home of Toulouse Lautrec, and the imposing fortress city of Carcassonne.
In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms. We'll get some exercise, from ringing a very big bell to floating down an urban river. We'll also enjoy a variety of eye-opening art, from Chagall and Klee to inmates of an asylum. Then we'll ponder a few Swiss innovations, from their open-minded drug policies to their hush-hush underground arsenals. And it'll all before a backdrop of Switzerland's stunning natural beauty.
In this Taiwan episode Joseph leaves the forested heights of Taroko National Park and continues his explorations of Taiwan's small, cultural mountain villages. In their historic "Old Streets" he explores artisan shops, local restaurants and colorful temples for a hearty taste of Taiwanese culture. He also discovers more of Taiwan's original people through their food, arts & crafts, customs and traditions. He tries his hand at indigo cloth dying with the Hakka people, witnesses traditional Tayan weaving and participates in the equally somber and joyous Pasta'ay Festival of the indigenous Saisiyat Tribe. Here he joins in their festival of Blessing, Atonement and Forgiveness.
Foodies celebrate artisanal wines and beers. Now a California man is serving up some very different kinds of beverages with artisanal Vodka! Kentucky is world famous for its bourbon and one farmer's corn is critical to the flavor of this special drink. Vacationers to Hawaii love to bring home Kona coffee. Reporter Sarah Gardner discovers what makes one coffee brand so unique. And while Nebraska is known as the "Cornhusker State", one Nebraska farmer is staking his future on wine.
Homelands of the Arhuaco and the Wayuu people of northern Columbia offer sharp contrasts. Arhuaco occupy the southern slopes of the gigantic and isolated Sierra Marta, while the Wayuus live in the semiarid Guajira Peninsula in the Sierra's rain shadow. Both suffer from relentless incursions of outsiders, each responding with its own brand of resistance.
Long known as a commercial center, Hong Kong has become much more than a shopper's paradise. It is a multi-cultural, multi-faceted city with a world of attractions. On his Hong Kong adventure, Joseph takes in the luxury hotels, designer shops and Michelin-star restaurants of Asia's World City, but also explores its local neighborhoods, colorful markets, places of natural beauty and meets the people who retain their connections to their customs and traditions. He discovers that while Hong Kong is a vibrant international town, it is the people and their cultural heritage that keeps him coming back for more.
Get ready for summer with a visit to the NC Zoo in Asheboro. Also: paddling and glamping recommendations.
In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities. Padua is famed for its venerable university, precious Giotto frescoes, and pilgrim-packed Basilica. Verona is a hit with aficionados of Roman ruins and Romeo and Juliet fans. And Ravenna, with its shimmering mosaics, was once the western bastion of the Byzantine Empire. We enliven each stop with a tasty dose of Italian dolce vita.
Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern. Filled with history and happy-go-lucky, it's a delight to explore. Uniquely entertaining Amsterdam shows us Rembrandts and Van Goghs, more bikes than cars, flirting prostitutes, and pot-filled coffeeshops - all under tall, skinny facades leaning out below quaint church towers.
Revenues from Amazon oil mean prosperity to many Ecuadorans, but the benefits for native peoples of the Amazon are less clear. Chinese oil interests are scouring the ancestral lands of Huaorani people for petroleum. The results are varied and controversial as the Hauorani lands and pristine rain forest are invaded by oil explorers and their machines.
In Chicago, host Will Clinger attends the parody of the IDITAROD - the CHI-DITAROD, where the sled is a shopping cart pulled by people instead of dogs; checks in to the Watergate Hotel's SCANDAL ROOM in DC; visits the studio of surrealist MICHAEL P PRICE in Arizona; squeezes himself into a DWARF CAR for a drive in Maricopa; and then marvels at an art exhibit made entirely out of PEEPS in Wisconsin.
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk travels to Smith Falls, Ontario where she learns how to drive a luxury boat with Le Boat down the Rideau Canal which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then Brandy flies west across Canada to Abbotsford, British Columbia where she makes samosas at the Mann Farm and learns about the owners' South Asian Culture. Nearby Brandy explores the Seaside Pearl Farmgate Winery and tastes wine made with grapes from across British Columbia's wine regions.
DINING WITH THE CHEF introduces Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. Hosted by Yu Hayami who cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito, and co-host Patrick Harlan who cooks with chef Rika Yukimasa, with occasional appearances by other guest chefs, the series presents delicious Japanese dishes that can be made at home. Chef Tatsuo Saito, a prominent master of Japanese culinary arts, has served as head chef at the Japanese embassies in Paris and Washington and was an instructor in Japanese cuisine at a Swiss hotel school. He has also prepared tastings for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. In Tokyo he operates a cooking school and is a prolific author, often appearing on television, in magazines and on the lecture circuit. In DINING WITH THE CHEF, Chef Saito takes us to the heart of Japanese cuisine by demonstrating culinary techniques, explaining ingredients, and showing how to arrange food to bring out its distinctive characteristics. Host Yu Hayami is an international singer and actress who was born in Japan and raised in Guam and Hawaii. Aside from her career and being a mother of two, she is also involved in charity work. Yu is a lover of good food, as well as a fine wine enthusiast.
Come spring, Lidia gets very excited to visit the market. The colors, the aromas, that first harvest, it all ignites her creative side to get cooking after a long winter. So join her inspiration and whip up a batch of Cannellini Pesto Dip, with granddaughter Julia Manuali who serves it up with a crudite spread. To honor those springtime vegetables, Lidia makes her classic Spaghetti Primavera starring zucchini, green beans, peas and of course asparagus! And did you know springtime ricotta is always the sweetest, so Lidia's Spinach, Bread, and Ricotta Frittata tastes best made this time of year! Spring has sprung, get inspired with Lidia's Kitchen!
In this episode, Pati visits home cooks and iconic restaurants all over Sinaloa, sampling some of the state's most iconic dishes. Delicious destinations include fish chicharron with a master fish butcher in Maviri, to a rustic pan de mujer with a family of bread makers in Altata, to one of the most famous restaurants in Mazatlan, Cuchupetas, beloved by celebrities, politicians, and locals for delicious seafood and a one of a kind experience.
Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm. Great navigators are remembered. Rick eats lots of cod, enjoys pastries hot out of the oven, strolls the city's back lanes and its reinvigorated waterfront, marvels at an exquisite church built with spice taxes, and listens to some soulful fado music. Then he takes a side-trip to Sintra to explore the fanciful castles of Portuguese royalty and climbs hilltop ramparts with grand views.
Of all the magnificent regions in Switzerland, the Valais Region is home to Barryland, where Samantha visits this living museum that serves as a breeder for the famed St. Bernard dogs. Off to Geneva, Samantha visits the historic Beau Rivage Geneva hotel and talks about its legacy with the great grandson of its founder. Samantha then takes a stroll through Old Town, walking past the world's longest bench while making her way to Initium, where she learns about the watchmaking tradition and assists in designing an authentic Swiss watch. Cruising on, Samantha boards a steamship and takes in the stunning views along Lake Geneva. At Chaplin's World, Samantha meets Eugene Chaplin, son of the legendary Charlie Chaplin, who shares personal stories as she tours the estate turned museum-studio. Traveling onto the Lavaux wine growing region, Samantha samples some of the fabulous Swiss wines at Dance Vineyards. From film to music, Samantha enjoys sounds of Mellisa Kassab at a popular music festival in Lausanne with a local blogger. Once in Nendaz, Samantha takes a gondola ride to the top of the Alps, where she gets a lesson in playing the iconic alphorn instrument.
Tracking six years of conflict during the Second World War, the series uses a wealth of archive footage and expert interviews to explore real stories of covert operations and subterfuge. From propaganda disinformation campaigns and daring acts of espionage behind enemy lines to the creation of fictional armies, this series examines wartime operations as well as the men and women who managed to fool entire governments and armies. Deception: World War II, airing on select public TV stations nationwide beginning August 1, 2024, chronologically weaves tales of the deceptions and countermeasures used by both sides of World War II to deadly effect.
Researchers launch a citizen science program using photos to identify and track sand tiger sharks.
By 1942, war subterfuge has become extremely sophisticated. American arms factories are disguised as towns while double agents manipulate the enemy. But the most cunning operation uses a deceased homeless man to trick Nazi leadership.
Radios and transmitters spread false information, and a ghost army uses sound effects to deceive enemy forces. Meanwhile, the Allies deploy one of the most famous double agents of the war.
The Allies are winning the war, but both sides continue to use masterful tactics to confuse and trick the other. The immediate postwar years see the U.S. and Soviet Union begin a deadly game of espionage in the race for atomic supremacy.