Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum.
Agustin Barrios was born and raised in rural Paraguay, far from the world's artistic capitals, and brought up on folk music. He identified more strongly with the Guarani Indians of his home than the European culture of Spain's former colonies, and faced many rejections, personal and professional. Yet through hundreds of concerts and innovative new compositions, he captured the soul of Latin America to become the most important guitar composer of the 20th century.
The Mambo Legends Orchestra is committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro-Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Comprised of several former members of these legendary orchestras, The Mambo Legends provide a link to the golden era of music in New York in the early 1940s, when the Machito Orchestra fused the big-band sound of popular music with the rhythms of Africa, Cuba, and Puerto Rico to create an enduring musical genre beloved around the world.
From pythons in Bangkok to otters in Singapore, cities may seem unlikely havens for wildlife, but for animals able to adapt, the urban world is filled with opportunity.
In a modern migration, animals travel in and out of cities to find food and shelter or to start a family. See if the secret to success in a fast-changing world is commuting.
As the urban world grows, animals are displaced from land that belonged to them. From herons to humpback whales, follow the captivating stories of wild survivors.
Introduce some dynamic dimension into your own art after this episode of Quilting Arts! Cheryl Whited's technique of created dimensional fabric tabs can inspire you to take a new direction, and Shannon Conley uses traditional smocking in decidedly non-traditional ways. Fabric manipulation fascinates in this episode of Quilting Arts!
Celetse Mergens shares her personal story of how she turned an abusive childhood into a positive force to make a difference in the world. She founded an organization that works to eliminate the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation. On set, she demonstrates how the reusable contents of menstrual supplies, assembled in colorful bags, are sewn by volunteers around the world.
Dig into the world of gardening and growing. Connect with new voices and fresh ideas by meeting horticulture experts and enthusiasts from across Virginia, exploring unique gardens, and discovering growing tips that you can use at home.
Explore gardening education for the next generation. Visit a college program pioneering indoor growing techniques and get tips from an educational farm on how to engage young gardeners.
Kevin helps Charlie install the new siding. Kitchen designer Kaytlyn Constantinou discusses choices with the homeowners. Mark uses stone to make the addition more cohesive with the house. Kevin goes to Switzerland to visit one of their trade schools.
Jenn speaks to a nonprofit that is creating urban pollinator gardens around Detroit. Tom shares tips on soil preparation, planting techniques, and maintenance; Mark helps a homeowner remove his brick driveway apron and replace it with cobblestones.
The best source for upcycling furniture is usually the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. See how you can take the perfect antique glass door and turn it into a wonderful display cabinet. Very simple and affordable woodworking tool techniques are used.
Each cast member constructs a hand tool that not only works hard, but also teaches some valuable woodworking lessons along the way.
Host Seth Tillman takes a flavorful journey through Chinese cuisine, beginning at Columbia Heights? Queen?s English with a standout crispy whole red snapper. Rou jia mo (Chinese hamburger) is in the spotlight at Northwest Chinese Food in College Park, MD. The final stop is at Yanzi Noodle House in Fairfax, VA for the one-of-a-kind luosifen (noodle soup flavored with snails).
From roasted to mashed, Milk Street gives potatoes a makeover! Christopher Kimball visits Turkiye, where he learns a recipe for cheesy Turkish Mashed Potatoes. Then, Wes Martin prepares Patatas Bravas, sharing tips for getting perfect crispy potatoes without deep-frying. Finally, Rosemary Gill brings out the spice with Suya-Spiced Roasted Potatoes with Tomato-Chili Relish.
Pati saddles up for an exhilarating ride into the heart of Chihuahua's ranch and rodeo life. She gets a lesson in roping and riding from rodeo champion Ricardo "Bubba" Nevarez and his friends, then is invited to a post practice carne asada. She also meets Chihuahua's most influential cattle rancher, Alvaro Bustillos, at his Rancho El Arroyo, where the ranch cook serves up some cowboy delicacies.
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster savory Lamb Barbacoa. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his recommended precision coffee scales. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison Rajas Poblanas con Crema.
Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.
"It all started with a crabapple tree one fall not too long ago." Thus begins the story of Loving Cup Vineyard and Winery. At this hybrid-only winery, Tassie talks with owner and winemaker, Karl Hambsch about the importance of organic growing and production. In the kitchen, wines are perfectly paired with Sweet Potato Hash, Apple Cobbler Brie, and Triple Stuffed Pork Loin.
Author, teacher and baker Carol Field prepares grissini (bread sticks) and rustic country bread with which she makes bruschetta. Field offers a number of tips and hints, such as using wet hands when dealing with wet dough.
Grab your brushes and join Bob Ross as he paints a gorgeous river gently flowing under protective branches of lovely trees.
This week, host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso heads to the Alna Store in Maine to meet the people who transformed this former gas station into a destination restaurant. Later, Amy checks into a Maine houseboat rental and cooks a cozy soup. Host Richard Wiese joins vegan chef Chrissy Tracey in Connecticut to forage for produce and cook with their finds at the Madison Beach Hotel.
Joseph travels to Little Rock, Arkansas to explore the spirit, perseverance and determination of the people who have made the banks of the Arkansas River their home both past and present. From the indigenous Plum Bayou mound-builders to Spanish and French explorers to ground-breaking civil rights activists to a governor turned president, Joseph soaks in the rich history of this Southern city.
Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway. She arrives at Sylvan Lake, popular for water sports and stunning views. In Deadwood, she explores a historic landmark, then discovers Cold War history at the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. Nearby, Wall Drug offers coffee and homemade donuts. At Badlands National Park, she marvels at the unique landscape. Back in the Black Hills, she learns about Lakota warrior Crazy Horse at the monument site. To end her trip, Sam enjoys campfire cooking and fellowship in a mountain meadow.
ROADSHOW searches for hidden treasures in Maryland including George Patton's gold WWI trench watch, a 1949 Charles Loloma pot, and a 1944 Joseph Erlanger's Nobel Prize & diploma. One is valued at $150,000 to $200,000!
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.
Hear a summary of the day's international and national news. Each weekend broadcast contains original in-depth reporting on topics including education, energy, politics, science, technology, religion, finance and the arts. John Yang anchors.
Think you're doing a good deed by feeding the ducks and geese at the park? Think again as Ed and the staff at the Wildlife Center of Virginia introduce us to the wonderful world of waterbirds.
Susan's sister and Andreas have unexpected connections to Alan. Meanwhile, Pund wraps up his investigation, promising, "Very soon all will be made clear!"
Set in the Fleuri sisters' exclusive fashion salon on the 'Paris end' of Collins Street. When Phryne arrives at Madame Fleuri's for a fitting, she unexpectedly finds herself amidst a crime scene. The salon's benefactor has been found impaled on her own hairpiece in the sumptuous powder room and everyone present is a suspect! Phryne uses her innate understanding of haute couture fashion to help Jack uncover an elaborate jewel smuggling scheme.
Barbara lands a lead role in a new TV sitcom, but just as she's about to realize her dream, news from home threatens to derail her plans. Will she return to Blackpool or seize her moment in London?
Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway. She arrives at Sylvan Lake, popular for water sports and stunning views. In Deadwood, she explores a historic landmark, then discovers Cold War history at the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. Nearby, Wall Drug offers coffee and homemade donuts. At Badlands National Park, she marvels at the unique landscape. Back in the Black Hills, she learns about Lakota warrior Crazy Horse at the monument site. To end her trip, Sam enjoys campfire cooking and fellowship in a mountain meadow.
Taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains, "The Caverns Sessions" (formerly known as "Bluegrass Underground") features both long-established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres to include Roots-Rock, Jam Band, R&B, Country, Soul, Hip Hop, Folk, Americana and Bluegrass - music from the heart of the American experience.
Tim Stafford & Thomm Jutz/Tim Graves & The Farm Hands.
Agustin Barrios was born and raised in rural Paraguay, far from the world's artistic capitals, and brought up on folk music. He identified more strongly with the Guarani Indians of his home than the European culture of Spain's former colonies, and faced many rejections, personal and professional. Yet through hundreds of concerts and innovative new compositions, he captured the soul of Latin America to become the most important guitar composer of the 20th century.
The Mambo Legends Orchestra is committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro-Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Comprised of several former members of these legendary orchestras, The Mambo Legends provide a link to the golden era of music in New York in the early 1940s, when the Machito Orchestra fused the big-band sound of popular music with the rhythms of Africa, Cuba, and Puerto Rico to create an enduring musical genre beloved around the world.
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum.
Agustin Barrios was born and raised in rural Paraguay, far from the world's artistic capitals, and brought up on folk music. He identified more strongly with the Guarani Indians of his home than the European culture of Spain's former colonies, and faced many rejections, personal and professional. Yet through hundreds of concerts and innovative new compositions, he captured the soul of Latin America to become the most important guitar composer of the 20th century.
The Mambo Legends Orchestra is committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro-Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Comprised of several former members of these legendary orchestras, The Mambo Legends provide a link to the golden era of music in New York in the early 1940s, when the Machito Orchestra fused the big-band sound of popular music with the rhythms of Africa, Cuba, and Puerto Rico to create an enduring musical genre beloved around the world.
A Tale About Tails - Nick and Sally are playing "Tape the Tail on the Donkey" when they wish they had tails of their own! Well it just so happens that the Cat knows a lot about tails! He brings them to the Jungle of Wagga-Tag-Tail where they meet a number of animals with very different tails. When Nick and Sally get to test out all of these tails for themselves, they learn that different tails can do different things! Sticky Situation - Sally and Nick are playing the drums on overturned buckets when Nick breaks his drumstick! Luckily, the Cat knows someone who is a stick expert, his friend Betty Beaver! She finds Nick the perfect drumstick, but when her dam springs a leak, Nick, Sally and the Cat help her fix it, using Nick's new stick. He doesn't have a stick anymore, but Nick learns an even better way to drum: using a home-made beaver tail!
ONE LAST SANDWICH - While Becky and her mom set out to build a new bookcase that will hold all of Becky's books, The Whammer convinces Chuck to commit one last crime with him before he retires. Will they be able to work as a team and pull off the ultimate sandwich heist? Vocabulary Words: Final, Pacify. CAPER OR PLASTIC - While Becky is busy thinking about what she wants to be when she grows up, Hal Hardbargain is busy trying to get WordGirl to help him get his bag blaster back from the infamous and mysterious Masked Bagger. Will WordGirl be able to figure out the Masked Bagger's true identity? Vocabulary Words: Muffled, Flashback.
Baby Joy said her first words, and Whyatt was the only one around to hear her! The only problem is...no one believes him! This is just like the Boy Who Cried Wolf - no one will believe he has a friend named Wolf! The Super Readers fly into his story and help the boy convince the townspeople there's more to his tale than meets the eye. Will Whyatt's family come around, too? Educational Objectives: To learn about getting others to believe you, build with the alphabet and celebrate spelling! The power to read is used to change the story.
Mindy Pet-sits Sunspot - Sean, Sydney, Jet, and Carrot head out to view the Northern Lights. Mindy, upset she can't go, gets a boost - Sunspot stays back and agrees to let her be his pet-sitter. As the group in the saucer searches for, yet can't find, the Northern Lights, Sunspot and Mindy work on a backyard project - making their own amazing backyard "Northern Lights" display! Curriculum: Northern lights (aka, aurora borealis) are a natural, awesome phenomenon. The origin of the aurora begins when a cloud of gas is ejected from the Sun's surface. When it collides in Earth's atmosphere with oxygen and nitrogen, it produces dazzling auroral light. Treehouse ISS - When the kids realize that they all want to use the treehouse at the same time for different activities, arguments break out. Mindy tries to help by creating a schedule for each kid to use the treehouse alone. In the end, the kids realize they need each other's company and ideas in order to be successful in their own projects. In resolving their problem, the kids learn to think like the scientists on the International Space Station, who have to find a solution to the problem of getting along while doing different projects in a small space. Curriculum: The International Space Station (ISS) program is a great global human achievement in international cooperation. Countries work in partnership to support the experiments of scientists on the ISS, including observing space, growing plants in micro-gravity, and recording observations.
The Three Bears Problem - Fairytale Land. Peg and Cat bring the Three Bears, the Three Little Pigs, and the Three Billy Goats Gruff together to form a super group: "The Electric Eleven." Primary Content: Adding 1; Secondary Content: Counting to 11.The Giant Problem - Giant Land. Peg and Cat must attempt a great escape when they think the Giants want to eat them and their 8 fairy tale friends for lunch. Primary Content: Combinations that add up to 10; Secondary Content: Circle.
Baby Joy said her first words, and Whyatt was the only one around to hear her! The only problem is...no one believes him! This is just like the Boy Who Cried Wolf - no one will believe he has a friend named Wolf! The Super Readers fly into his story and help the boy convince the townspeople there's more to his tale than meets the eye. Will Whyatt's family come around, too? Educational Objectives: To learn about getting others to believe you, build with the alphabet and celebrate spelling! The power to read is used to change the story.
Fred Rogers shows viewers the television studio and introduces some of the people who help make MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, a solution to the "pipe or pool" problem is found when Neighbors find they can share Westwood's pool. ~
Arthur and D.W. are planning a surprise party for Grandma Thora. But somehow, in the midst of all the party-planning mayhem, one teeny detail gets forgotten -- the guest of honor! In the second story, shy Fern hosts a slumber party. Her guests are sure it will be boring, but when disaster strikes, Fern's special talents save the day. Or, in this case, the night.
The Wild Kratts team searches for a fawn - Buckaroo - they helped a few years ago to find out how he's doing now. In the process, they learn about deer society and the vital purpose of antlers.
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!
With the help of Everett and Ale, Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing. / The twins get Lyla and Ev's help to improve their riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors.
When Carl freezes after Nico falls, he shares something about himself to help her understand why he didn't know what to do. / Carl learns a new word - shindig. Will he get to say it just the right way at just the right time?
Daniel Loves Tigey - Daniel gets upset when Margaret spills juice on his favorite stuffed animal, Tigey. Daniel learns how he can make himself feel better when he's upset. Daniel Needs Tigey at School - Daniel is having a hard day at school, but he knows just how to make himself feel better: by hugging his Tigey! Strategy: When you're upset you can find a way to feel better.
107A The Purple Knight is coming to Mom's bookstore, but Rosie isn't sure how to help Mom set up. 107B Rosie and Javi make a strawberry horchata stand, but they don't have strawberries. They go to the store where Rosie learns how stores get food.
Elmo, Tamir, Charlie, Julia, and Cookie Monster are making self-portraits in the community garden with Kayla. Kayla guides them to look into the mirror and notice the beautiful things that make you, you! Everyone looks at themselves in the mirror and starts drawing what they see. They also learn their identity is about what you love to do. So, they add onto their self-portraits and then share their drawings with each other. Cookie Monster draws his blue fur, his googly eyes, and cookies. Charlie draws her blue eyes, curly blonde hair, tap shoes, and challah bread because it's one of her favorite Jewish foods. Julia draws her straight hair, musical notes, paw prints, and her dog Rose. Elmo draws his red fur, orange nose, a piano, and watering a flower with Abby because being a kind neighbor is part of Elmo's identity. Tamir draws his brown skin, coily hair, comic books, and some veggies as he loves gardening in the community garden. There are so many special things that make you, you!
Mr. Splendito has hidden 5 tickets to a performance around the Treeborhood. Will Sammy and Malik be lucky finders? / A storm has dirtied everyone's bikes right before the bike parade. Can the Wombats create something to fix this muddy mess?
We showcase one of the first Ford plants in Toronto that operated from 1910 - 1927, then we visit with a few Ford Model-T owners and their cars and one owner of a Ford Model-A. Cars Featured: Ford Model-T; Ford Model-A.
We're back from the track, but the high-performance hijinks haven't stopped thanks to the latest BMW M5. We'll tell you everything you need to know about this plug-in powerhouse before switching over to the Toyota Crown Signia, another hybrid hauler with its own upscale direction. We'll also cool it with a "Your Drive" lecture on overheating issues and get back on the road for another Quick Spin!
Farmer's Markets are becoming more and more popular. And some of those vendors at one time were ordinary gardeners. What might we see at a great community garden and who is growing those interesting, unique plants. GardenSMART visits with two super gardeners who are growing fantastic crops. To learn more, join us as we GardenSMART.
Jenn speaks to a nonprofit that is creating urban pollinator gardens around Detroit. Tom shares tips on soil preparation, planting techniques, and maintenance; Mark helps a homeowner remove his brick driveway apron and replace it with cobblestones.
Roast duck quarters with boudin squares and honey bourbon gravy; Roasted root vegetables marinated in wine and coffee; Asparagus woup.
Diane explores the ancient grains that Greek cooks still love to use. A hearty, soul-satisfying breakfast grain called hondros, or cracked wheat, gives a great start to the day. Fresh vegetables, green apples and mint add a pop of freshness to an easy bread salad made with a classic Cretan barley rusk called dako or paximadi. Pasta tossed with Greek yogurt and half a dozen fresh herbs provides instant comfort with a taste that's quintessentially Greek. Finally, trahana, an unusual grain product made with milk and dried in the sun, turns a simple braised eggplant dish into something exotic and irresistible. Learn how to incorporate timeless ancient grains into every meal of the day. Paximadia, bread rusks; Dako, Cretan bread salad with tomatoes, green apples & herbs; Pasta tossed with Greek yogurt and herbs; Bulgur pilaf with roasted sea bass; Eggplant braised with trahana.
Whitney Manney visits a woodshed taking a farm to table approach to furniture. Then AY Young gives us an update on the battery tour.
We're back from the track, but the high-performance hijinks haven't stopped thanks to the latest BMW M5. We'll tell you everything you need to know about this plug-in powerhouse before switching over to the Toyota Crown Signia, another hybrid hauler with its own upscale direction. We'll also cool it with a "Your Drive" lecture on overheating issues and get back on the road for another Quick Spin!
Dig into the world of gardening and growing. Connect with new voices and fresh ideas by meeting horticulture experts and enthusiasts from across Virginia, exploring unique gardens, and discovering growing tips that you can use at home.
Explore the magnificent eastern region of Colombia, a land defined by two powerful rivers: the Orinoco and the Amazon. Along the way, meet amazing wildlife, including jaguars, capybaras, anacondas, and pygmy marmosets, the world's smallest monkeys.
Embark to this geological wonder and witness its stunning beauty and a wide variety of wildlife mammals, birds, and reptiles that call it home. Three separate waterfalls combine to form the second largest waterfall in the world.
This two-hour feature documentary produced by acclaimed Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson traces the roots of systemic racism in our medical system and the biological impacts of discrimination on the body to understand why Black Americans experience such disproportionately poor health outcomes - and did long before COVID-19 highlighted the devastating health disparities in our country.
Travel back 15 years to see memorable Kansas City treasures such as an autographed Time cover collection, an 18th-century flambe Meiping vase, and a 1957 Roy Rogers contest prize. Which appraisal jumps in value to $70,000?