The Day provides viewers with the background and analysis they need to understand the top stories of the last 24 hours. Join our Chief News Anchor Brent Goff as he puts the day's events into context and discusses them with experts and correspondents in the field.
As a boy, HN Shantha Murthy ran away from home to escape the poverty of his Indian village. He travelled the country for work, hoping that one day his life would change. Karla Murthy's film also explores her own identity as a first-generation American. What emerges is an intimate love letter - a meditation on a complicated father-daughter bond and a poignant tribute to the immigrant working class.
The Boreal Forest of Northern Canada is a vast tract of wilderness stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. It is home to moose and beaver, crisscrossed by rivers and lakes and frost-free for only about three months of the year. Stroud intentionally tips his canoe in mid-stream and crawls from the icy waters onto shore.
Humphrey investigates the death of an unidentified man found in the centre of a crop circle. Meanwhile, Archie helps Martha prepare for a visit from a food critic.
Alexa is determined to prove the innocence of a champion thoroughbred blamed for the death of his handler at a successful horse-breeding stud.
OSU MARCHING BAND’S FIRST BLIND MEMBER: GREG DANIEL: Becoming a member of the Ohio State Marching band takes talent, hard work and perseverance. While there are countless stories about students overcoming the odds and finding their place on the field, Greg Daniel has a story unlike any other. In 1971 he became the first blind member of the band and remained a member of the band all four years he was at Ohio State. RENDVILLE ART WORKS: Architectural historian Jeff Darbee visits a unique artist's space in Rendville, Ohio, which was at one time a thriving, mostly African American coal mining town. 4-H FOCUSES ON MENTAL HEALTH: 4-H is about more than just raising farm animals, it also boasts programming that develops life skills. 4-H Educators Jami Dellifield and Amanda Raines from The Ohio State University Extension (Hardin County) discuss how they worked together to create Your Thoughts Matter: Navigating Mental Health, a project book for teenagers with the express purpose of allowing them to discuss feelings and raise mental health awareness. CURIOUS CBUS: AVIATION PRODIGY CROMWELL DIXON: Curious Cbus digs into the local history behind aviation prodigy Cromwell Dixon, which also offers a unique glimpse into Columbus at the turn of the 20th century.
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.
Mary Ann shares exercises that help build core strength which plays an important role in balance and back strength.
Everyone knows it's tough to succeed in the food business. Union Kitchen's Cullen Gilchrist is working to help launch and nurture culinary startups in Washington DC, offering business guidance, a communal kitchen, distribution services and even a string of grocery stores to help ensure success. In this episode, you'll meet three entrepreneurs who have leveraged Union Kitchen's assets to launch and grow food brands that have gone national.
Buenas Noches, Vicita - Vicita Molina has lost her favorite book - a lovely South American tale of friendship and courage in the Amazon Jungle. No book means no sleep for Vicita - or for any of the Molinas. Since Vicita knows the story by heart, maybe D.W. and Arthur can help her find a way to re-create it and get the family back to sleep.Prunella Packs It In - Everyone knows that elementary school is way too early to start thinking about college - except for Prunella. Her older sister's anxiety about college is so contagious that Prunella piles on extra-curricular activities to make her more "appealing." Will she crack under the heavy load? Or will she learn to relax and focus on the things that she actually enjoys?
Make Music Naturally - The kids learn that Senor Tapir is putting on a concert. They want to participate, but don't have any instruments. After hearing all of the beautiful sounds around them in nature, Elinor realizes that they can make their own by listening to nature. Senor Tapir is thrilled with their natural, handmade instruments, and together they perform a song about making music - naturally.Light the Way - The kids are having a backyard camp out, but after Elinor's Dad falls asleep, they need to find a way to communicate quietly without waking him. As they observe some fireflies, the kids see how the fireflies signal to one another by lighting up, and realize they can do that with their flashlights. They blink their flashlights on and off as a way to communicate while being quiet. Shhh!
Cookie Monster has a baking puzzle to solve, a new cookie for Elmo. But Elmo's not hungry and gets frustrated when Cookie Monster doesn't listen. Cookie then understands and apologies. Meanwhile, Abby and Grover solve a puzzle of their own.
Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter. / Lyla and Everett tackle learning Double Dutch to become a part of a neighborhood crew.
When Lotta is frustrated learning a new dance, she comes to see it is okay that she experiences music in her own colorful way. / Sheldon worries about telling Carl that he doesn't want to play their favorite pirate game anymore.
Daniel's New Friend: Daniel and Miss Elaina meet Prince Wednesday's cousin Chrissie during a playdate at the castle. As they play "knights," they discover that, although Chrissie needs some help walking, they are the same in many ways.Same and Different: While Daniel is playing dress up with his friends at school, he feels different when he realizes that not everyone has a tail like him. He learns that everyone has differences, but that these are the things that make us unique.
Rosie and Papa switch roles for the day, but it's a little trickier than they thought. / For Valentine's Day, Rosie tries to make a family tree by putting her family in a real tree.
Inspired by meeting Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Alma tries to help her friends determine what's fair. / When Justice Sotomayor encourages Alma to be an umpire at a kickball game, Alma wonders if she made the right call about a play.
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?
Phoebe decides to go play by herself after a disagreement on the playground. Jay and Lupe learn to use wayfinding signs to track her down. A playful rivalry between Pete and Craig turns into an epic hoops battle of Tobsy Shotsy on the Courts.
The gang wants to climb to the top of Mighty Mountain, but some ATV riders keep getting in the way! Can the crew still enjoy their day? / The pals decide to split up after an argument. Oh no! Can they reunite and help each other out?
As Benny attempts to sled on a warm winter day, his toy penguin Pingree is suddenly swept away by melting snow. The Hunters' day of sledding quickly transforms into an urgent rescue mission to save the toy.
The brothers come across a lone baby elephant and bring him back to the Tortuga HQ for safety until they can find his mom. But they learn how mischievous baby elephants can be and get more than they bargained for when it almost destroys the Tortuga! As they rush to get the baby elephant home, the WildKratts team realizes that animals have different structures that serve various functions in growth and survival. And an elephant's trunk is like the multipurpose tool of "creature features" with hundreds of uses, including: showering, blasting water, grabbing, lifting, communicating, "hearing", pushing and pulling.
The Agents organize a party for villains in order to have a day off from oddness, but only if they succeed in making them happy. / Agent Overhill is retiring but has one last villain to catch before the end of the day.
To compete for the prestigious Penguia Cup, Fluff wants to wear his dad's lucky hockey skates - but his teammates won't let him! They're all going to wear the cool new Cyberblades they saw advertised on TV. To change their minds, Fluff must analyze a sneaky ad and prove the new skates are not the best choice for the big game.
Learn how the antiques market has evolved in the last 15 years. Highlights include a violin attributed to Johannes B. Ceruti, an 1836 Joseph H. Davis painting and a frontiersman's pipe tomahawk. Which item saw a value increase of up to $124,000?
Luke and Crystal are moving in. Kevin visits a fire test lab. Jose and Anna's house gets roof shingles. Mark installs a stone veneer at Avonlea and Joey's house. Kevin tours farms around Paradise. Jenn meets an architect who designed a town memorial.
Travel Editor Peter Greenberg presents his hidden gems of Santa Monica. Plus, America's longest airport TSA wait times. And, a behind-the-scenes look at Italy's La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
We travel to Ghana, the first country in Sub Saharan Africa to gain independence. We visit Peter on the set of his fourth feature film. In Accra, we catch up with the voices shaping Ghana's film industry: Juliet, a prominent filmmaker and festival director; Alpha, a passionate film scholar; and Carl, a documentarian interested in exploring the history of Ghana in his films.
Colleen, her daughter and niece continue their Orange County road trip in Irvine and Dana Point. In Irvine, they try their hand at electric bikes at Pedego and explore Irvine's International Dining Destination, Diamond Jamboree. They round out their trip in Dana Point, with a visit to the Ocean Institute to learn about ocean conservation and marine life, and finish their day with a whale and dolphin watching excursion they'll never forget.
Topic: Wind Power, Solar Power, Climate Change. Rodman, a global warming skeptic, puts his views to the test as he visits with climate change expert Casper Ammann. Casper lays out the stakes, leading Rodman to get his knowledge of clean alternative energy solutions up to snuff. First, he visits NREL where he learns the basics of wind energy from expert Fort Felker. Fort then directs him to a backyard where a smaller turbine helps power a single home. Next, he is put to work by Namaste solar, where he learns about the theory behind installing solar panels to contribute to the grid. Still wondering how he will bring this into his own life, he is introduced to the growing phenomenon of solar farms.
Presented by Sumi Somaskanda and Caitriona Perry, BBC World 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.
Where does knee pain come from? Can hip dysplasia be treated? Which exercises are gentle on the joints? Our special edition on joint pain and prevention.
Artificial intelligence is lowering the barriers to biological weapons, raising new questions about catastrophic risk, global security, and whether governments and tech companies can build effective safeguards before the technology outpaces them. Guest: Annie Jacobsen, Journalist and author of "Biological War: A Scenario".
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
WOSU’s Mike Thompson and the Columbus on the Record panel look at a new poll showing tight races for Ohio Governor and US Senate. Panel: Jake Zuckerman, Signal Statewide; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Lou Gentile, Former State Legislator
Five rising choreographers create world premieres for The Joffrey Ballet's Winning Works. Under intense time pressure, artists from across cultures and backgrounds transform personal stories into bold choreography shaping ballet's future.
MOVING TOGETHER explores the intimacy of collaboration between musicians and dancers in flamenco, modern dance and New Orleans second line, both in performance and class environments. Artists consistently collaborate with other disciplines, but what pulls them back to specific people for collaboration? This hour-long performative documentary investigates the relationships between several artists: Michael Wall, a modern dance accompanist and composer, and Jesse Zaritt, a dancer and choreographer; Olivia and Isai Chacon, a flamenco dancer and Spanish guitarist; and New Orleans natives Michelle N. Gibson, a cultural ambassador, choreographer and performer, and Thaddeus Ford, a sixth-generation trumpet player. Through these relationships, viewers witness the power of improvisation and the excitement of spur-of-the-moment creation.
Tonight on Amanpour and Company: Nazhat Khan, Deputy Prosecutor, ICC; From the Archives: Lonnie G. Bunch III, Former Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Walter Isaacson interviews Francis Fukuyama, Author, In the Realm of the Last Man: A Memoir.
Watch the decisions that affect the lives of all Ohioans. Each scheduled hearing receives complete coverage and is accompanied by informational graphics - helping to make the process more understandable.
Every weekday, The Sound of Ideas provides news, analysis, and community conversation about what’s going on in, and is most important to Northeast Ohio. Audience is encouraged to call in, email, or post on the Sound of Ideas Facebook wall.
All Sides is a two-hour, daily public-affairs talk show fair and balanced- designed to touch upon all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio. Listeners participate via telephone, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter to add to the conversations. Hosted by Amy Juravich.
All Sides is a two-hour, daily public-affairs talk show fair and balanced- designed to touch upon all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio. Listeners participate via telephone, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter to add to the conversations. Host: Amy Juravich.
Watch the decisions that affect the lives of all Ohioans. Each scheduled hearing receives complete coverage and is accompanied by informational graphics - helping to make the process more understandable.
A wrap up the week by discussing the news that had an impact on the state of Ohio. From politics, to business, and even sports, this round table discussion of journalists brings in multiple perspectives of what is happening in Ohio and how it will affect its residents.
All Sides is a two-hour, daily public-affairs talk show fair and balanced- designed to touch upon all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio. Listeners participate via telephone, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter to add to the conversations. Hosted by Amy Juravich.
Hosted by Christopher Purdy, All Sides weekend wraps up the week with a look at arts and culture both locally and nationally. Episodes ranging from Books, Culinary Arts, Theatre Performances, Music Festivals, Craft Brewing, and more.
The City Club of Cleveland, founded in 1912, is one of the nation's oldest continuous independent free speech forums, renowned for a tradition of debate and discussion. For more than a hundred years, speakers—from sitting presidents to community activists—have answered unfiltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience.
Book Notes is a talk show that features readings, insights, and more from authors native to Ohio, living in Ohio, or have written extensively in Ohio. Viewers will discover the sources of inspiration and the insights into their writing practice. Hosted by Dan Shellenbarger, senior director for The Ohio Channel.
Southwest Ohio is home to strong, vibrant, and thriving arts and cultural communities. The Art Show takes a look at the artists and the art scene in and around Cincinnati and Dayton. The weekly award-winning series features profiles from the worlds of art, music, dance, and theater in our corner of Ohio, along with cultural highlights from across the nation.
BROAD & HIGH is a weekly magazine show exploring the forces that come together to make central Ohio a great community that nurtures artists and reveres creative thought in everyone.
Applause is an Emmy award-winning locally produced TV show that celebrates artists and cultural groups around Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Each week this on-air arts magazine broadcasts a fresh half-hour of features, performances, on-location reports, and interviews from the studios of WVIZ/PBS ideastream.
The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery showcases the work of Ohio's artists and the collections of the state's museums and galleries. The Riffe Gallery is located in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, across from the Statehouse on High Street in downtown Columbus.
The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery showcases the work of Ohio's artists and the collections of the state's museums and galleries. The Riffe Gallery is located in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, across from the Statehouse on High Street in downtown Columbus.
Get to know Ohio! A selection of Ohio Channel specials, covering a wide variety of topics including biographies, panel discussions, lectures, performances, and more from across the state.
A wrap up the week by discussing the news that had an impact on the state of Ohio. From politics, to business, and even sports, this round table discussion of journalists brings in multiple perspectives of what is happening in Ohio and how it will affect its residents.
All Sides is a two-hour, daily public-affairs talk show fair and balanced- designed to touch upon all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio. Listeners participate via telephone, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter to add to the conversations. Hosted by Amy Juravich.
Hosted by Christopher Purdy, All Sides weekend wraps up the week with a look at arts and culture both locally and nationally. Episodes ranging from Books, Culinary Arts, Theatre Performances, Music Festivals, Craft Brewing, and more.
The City Club of Cleveland, founded in 1912, is one of the nation's oldest continuous independent free speech forums, renowned for a tradition of debate and discussion. For more than a hundred years, speakers—from sitting presidents to community activists—have answered unfiltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience.
Book Notes is a talk show that features readings, insights, and more from authors native to Ohio, living in Ohio, or have written extensively in Ohio. Viewers will discover the sources of inspiration and the insights into their writing practice. Hosted by Dan Shellenbarger, senior director for The Ohio Channel.
Southwest Ohio is home to strong, vibrant, and thriving arts and cultural communities. The Art Show takes a look at the artists and the art scene in and around Cincinnati and Dayton. The weekly award-winning series features profiles from the worlds of art, music, dance, and theater in our corner of Ohio, along with cultural highlights from across the nation.
BROAD & HIGH is a weekly magazine show exploring the forces that come together to make central Ohio a great community that nurtures artists and reveres creative thought in everyone.
Applause is an Emmy award-winning locally produced TV show that celebrates artists and cultural groups around Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Each week this on-air arts magazine broadcasts a fresh half-hour of features, performances, on-location reports, and interviews from the studios of WVIZ/PBS ideastream.
The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery showcases the work of Ohio's artists and the collections of the state's museums and galleries. The Riffe Gallery is located in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, across from the Statehouse on High Street in downtown Columbus.
The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery showcases the work of Ohio's artists and the collections of the state's museums and galleries. The Riffe Gallery is located in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, across from the Statehouse on High Street in downtown Columbus.
Our roots ground our recipes, and no ingredient is more powerful than where you come from. Filmmaker Liza deGuia sits down with Back Alley Bread, Makina Cafe, and Peeps Kitchen, three BIPOC-led businesses in New York City weaving heritage, memory, and deep culture into menus that reach far beyond the plate.
In this episode, we head to Naples to sample the city's favorite dishes. Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay teaches Christopher Kimball how to make ultratender Neapolitan Meatballs with Ragu, showing us that a high ratio of breadcrumbs to meat is the secret to their perfect texture. Then, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark demonstrates the benefits of boiling cauliflower in the same pot as pasta with a recipe for Two-Cheese Pasta with Cauliflower and Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart serves up quick skillet Spaghetti Puttanesca, packed with briny olives and capers.
Ribs epitomize barbecue, combining well-marbled, rich-tasting meat with the primal pleasure of eating with your bare hands. In this show we embark on a rib world tour, from St. Louis ribs with a surprise ingredient to Chinatown spareribs and the Project Smoke version of the boneless rib sandwich. You'll also learn how to build an onion bomb that explodes with flavor in your mouth.St. Louis ribs with vanilla-brown sugar glaze; Chinatown ribs; Onion bombs; Rob's real BBQ baby back rib sandwich.
Pati reconnects with her Jewish heritage in Mexico City alongside historian Monica Unikel-Fasja, visiting places filled with childhood memories and history. Later, she joins her sister, Karen Drijanski, at her restaurant Niddo to cook, laugh, and reminisce over pancakes and chilaquiles, celebrating family, identity, and the stories that have shaped her life.
Brazilians are born to dance, and Mickela learns as many ways as possible how New Yorkers keep that Brazilian energy alive - with capoeira, forro, and Carnival's samba.
Location: New York, NY Restaurant: Madame Vo. Sarah Jessica Parker has been a working actress for more than 40 years. She got her start in an off-Broadway play and played small and large roles for many years before television hit, Sex and the City. Over the flavors of her favorite New York City restaurant, Madame Vo, Sarah shares the hard-earned lessons from a life in the spotlight, and how her work and art brings her more joy now than ever before. She also discusses her work in philanthropy, specifically national literacy projects and the New York City Ballet.
Maggie and Lindsey learn about New Roots, a shareholder program that brings fresh vegetables and fruits to those who may not have access to them. They visit with a Kentucky farmer helping with New Root's mission. Recipes include roasted carrot hummus, broccoli quinoa salad and swiss chard bok choy cups.
Christopher Kimball travels to Mexico City to learn favorite dinner recipes from cooking school instructor Esmeralda Brinn and Adriana Luna, chef at La Cocina de Mi MamĂ¡ in the Coyoacan market. Back in the kitchen, Chris prepares a layered Chicken, Salsa Verde and Tortilla Casserole (Pastel Azteca). Then, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark makes Pork in Veracruz Sauce (Puntas a la Veracruzana), a skillet dish of thinly sliced pork with a tomato, olive and caper sauce.
Tommy and Charlie install rounded-top windows in the breakfast room. An easy-install roof shingle goes down. Roger and Kevin go fishing. Tommy adds a custom diamond detail with the siding. Radiant heat goes in somewhere unexpected: the ceiling.
Being human can be a messy and complicated journey. It is our light that makes our shadows, our sorrows that give meaning to our joys, making us who we are. What if yoga as a practice of living fully is inviting us to engage the messiness of our life and not to run from it? Are we able to want the life we are currently living right now? Consider this idea as we move though our practice together.
Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, a ramshackle mix of glorious old and fun-loving new. Salty sailors' quarters and wistful Fado singers mix with ornate architecture to recall the glory days when Vasco da Gama and Magellan made Portugal a world power. Then we head for the south coast of your travel dreams-the Algarve. We explore the Land's End of Europe-windy and historic Cape Sagres before savoring pristine beaches and arm-wrestling octopi in the sleepy fishing village of Salema.
Join artist Bob Ross under stormy skies as windy waves rush to crash upon the rocks.
In this episode we talk with the folks at Boulevard Brewing Company about their Zero-waste sustainability efforts at the brewery. Then we go out in the field to learn about the importance of protecting our watersheds by talking to the Kansas Alliance for Watersheds and Streams (KAWS).
It's the Q&A show! We answer ten viewer questions about lawns, elephant ears, voles , and more.
Chet heads to East Texas to experience its history and beauty. He dines at a New Orleans inspired bistro and partakes in a 40-year old country buffet tradition. He hikes through the piney woods and visits an abandoned saw mill.
Take the annoyance out of creating quilt blocks that contain triangle shapes. Nancy Zieman demonstrates how to make no-hassle 1/2 square triangles using the speediest, most accurate and no-math ways. Among the 1/4 square triangle quilt blocks featured in this program are the Box Quilt, Shadow Play, Godey Design, Square in a Square, May Basket and Nancy's Spool blocks. Nancy uses these blocks in a sampler quilt featured in the series.
Tommy repairs 130-year-old pocket doors. A new type of solar goes in. Jenn works with landscaper Fred to build a boulder wall. Richard gives a lesson on the modern furnace. Father Mark and son Erik Ferrante showcase the art of mosaic tile installation.
Nathan upgrades a bathroom by replacing vintage wall-mounted ceramic toothbrush and soap holders. The team plays "What Is It?" to guess the purpose of a metal bar. Mauro repairs a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.
Danielle travels through Italy to experience the deep, lived fusion between Chinese and Italian cultures. From Milan's Chinatown to Prato's working class dumpling shops and Florence's street food, she discovers unexpected overlaps: hand-worked dough, reverence for butchery, and a shared belief that feeding people well is an act of care. This is Chinese Italia.
Test cook Erin McMurrer makes Bridget Lancaster Zarzuela (Spanish Seafood Stew). Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus compare disposable and reusable plastic bags. And Bridget prepares Red Pepper Coques for host Julia Collin Davison.
The new series JAPANOLOGY PLUS offers fresh insights into Japan and its culture. The program features 52 half-hour episodes that share stories about Japanese life through the lens of host Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster and 50-year resident of Japan. Themes covered in the program range from food to history and everything in between.
Samantha takes to the Charles River joining the Boston University Women's Lightweight Rowing team and gets a taste of this celebrated sport. The Union Oyster House is considered America's oldest working restaurant. Here, Samantha learns the craft of shucking oysters with a master shucker, then speaks with owner Joseph Milano about the Union Oyster House's history and its legacy. Finding her roots, Samantha visits the New England Historic Genealogical Society to investigate her lineage and meets with the VP of Research, who has done advanced research into Samantha's family surprising history. Along the Freedom Trail, Samantha visits the Old South Meeting House and learns about the importance of the building and its American Revolutionary roots as the planning place for the Boston Tea Party. Continuing on the Freedom Trail, Samantha visits Boston's North End and meets its local "Mayor" Frank DePasquale, who shows her around the neighborhood, which includes a visit to an authentic Italian Salumeria where they see how mozzarella is made. Roxbury is the heart of Boston's African American community and is also home to Hispanic, Caribbean, and Asian families. Samantha joins tour guide, Collin Knight, on a tour through the neighborhood where they discuss Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s connection to Boston, then visit Frugal Bookstore, the only African American owned bookstore in Boston. At the Blossom Bar at Sichuan Garden, Samantha joins renown mixologist Ran Duan and his parents, who talk about their family moving to America from China when Ran was 3 then giving up their opera singing aspirations to instead open a Chinese Restaurant and how Ran elevated the businesses with his unique twist on it.
Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan. It's where bullfighting is still politically correct and where little girls dream of growing up to become flamenco dancers. Sevilla has soul-and we feel it in its lacy Moorish palace, massive cathedral, lavish royal tombs, labyrinthine Jewish quarter, and its people-filled streets. After munching tasty tapas, we head south for Andalusia's ultimate whitewashed hilltown, Arcos de la Frontera.
Hike into a snow-covered forest with Bob Ross and enjoy the calming posture of leafless trees in slumber.
Danielle travels through Italy to experience the deep, lived fusion between Chinese and Italian cultures. From Milan's Chinatown to Prato's working class dumpling shops and Florence's street food, she discovers unexpected overlaps: hand-worked dough, reverence for butchery, and a shared belief that feeding people well is an act of care. This is Chinese Italia.
Test cook Erin McMurrer makes Bridget Lancaster Zarzuela (Spanish Seafood Stew). Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus compare disposable and reusable plastic bags. And Bridget prepares Red Pepper Coques for host Julia Collin Davison.
Chet heads to East Texas to experience its history and beauty. He dines at a New Orleans inspired bistro and partakes in a 40-year old country buffet tradition. He hikes through the piney woods and visits an abandoned saw mill.
Take the annoyance out of creating quilt blocks that contain triangle shapes. Nancy Zieman demonstrates how to make no-hassle 1/2 square triangles using the speediest, most accurate and no-math ways. Among the 1/4 square triangle quilt blocks featured in this program are the Box Quilt, Shadow Play, Godey Design, Square in a Square, May Basket and Nancy's Spool blocks. Nancy uses these blocks in a sampler quilt featured in the series.
Tommy repairs 130-year-old pocket doors. A new type of solar goes in. Jenn works with landscaper Fred to build a boulder wall. Richard gives a lesson on the modern furnace. Father Mark and son Erik Ferrante showcase the art of mosaic tile installation.
Nathan upgrades a bathroom by replacing vintage wall-mounted ceramic toothbrush and soap holders. The team plays "What Is It?" to guess the purpose of a metal bar. Mauro repairs a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.
Chet heads to East Texas to experience its history and beauty. He dines at a New Orleans inspired bistro and partakes in a 40-year old country buffet tradition. He hikes through the piney woods and visits an abandoned saw mill.
Test cook Lan Lam shows host Julia Collin Davison the secret to Smoky Pulled Pork on a Gas Grill. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares with host Bridget Lancaster his top pick for salad spinners. Then, test cook Dan Souza makes the best Braised Greens with Bacon and Onion.
Danielle travels through Italy to experience the deep, lived fusion between Chinese and Italian cultures. From Milan's Chinatown to Prato's working class dumpling shops and Florence's street food, she discovers unexpected overlaps: hand-worked dough, reverence for butchery, and a shared belief that feeding people well is an act of care. This is Chinese Italia.
Test cook Erin McMurrer makes Bridget Lancaster Zarzuela (Spanish Seafood Stew). Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus compare disposable and reusable plastic bags. And Bridget prepares Red Pepper Coques for host Julia Collin Davison.
The new series JAPANOLOGY PLUS offers fresh insights into Japan and its culture. The program features 52 half-hour episodes that share stories about Japanese life through the lens of host Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster and 50-year resident of Japan. Themes covered in the program range from food to history and everything in between.
Samantha takes to the Charles River joining the Boston University Women's Lightweight Rowing team and gets a taste of this celebrated sport. The Union Oyster House is considered America's oldest working restaurant. Here, Samantha learns the craft of shucking oysters with a master shucker, then speaks with owner Joseph Milano about the Union Oyster House's history and its legacy. Finding her roots, Samantha visits the New England Historic Genealogical Society to investigate her lineage and meets with the VP of Research, who has done advanced research into Samantha's family surprising history. Along the Freedom Trail, Samantha visits the Old South Meeting House and learns about the importance of the building and its American Revolutionary roots as the planning place for the Boston Tea Party. Continuing on the Freedom Trail, Samantha visits Boston's North End and meets its local "Mayor" Frank DePasquale, who shows her around the neighborhood, which includes a visit to an authentic Italian Salumeria where they see how mozzarella is made. Roxbury is the heart of Boston's African American community and is also home to Hispanic, Caribbean, and Asian families. Samantha joins tour guide, Collin Knight, on a tour through the neighborhood where they discuss Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s connection to Boston, then visit Frugal Bookstore, the only African American owned bookstore in Boston. At the Blossom Bar at Sichuan Garden, Samantha joins renown mixologist Ran Duan and his parents, who talk about their family moving to America from China when Ran was 3 then giving up their opera singing aspirations to instead open a Chinese Restaurant and how Ran elevated the businesses with his unique twist on it.
Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan. It's where bullfighting is still politically correct and where little girls dream of growing up to become flamenco dancers. Sevilla has soul-and we feel it in its lacy Moorish palace, massive cathedral, lavish royal tombs, labyrinthine Jewish quarter, and its people-filled streets. After munching tasty tapas, we head south for Andalusia's ultimate whitewashed hilltown, Arcos de la Frontera.
Diversity is growing in our grocery aisles, proving there is real demand for authentic global flavors in the American diet. Filmmaker Liza deGuia goes behind the scenes with Mama Lam's, New York Shuk, and Oyamada Onigiri, three craft brands bringing their ethnic flavors to a much wider audience.
When Marie Griffin was growing up, Marie's grandmother, and later her mother, prepared gorton, a rich spiced pork spread. After losing the recipe during a move, she contacted Milk Street for help.
Test cook Ashley Moore makes host Bridget Lancaster perfect Fish and Chips. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of hamburger buns. And finally, test cook Christie Morrison makes Julia the ultimate Shrimp Burgers.
A famous mystery writer is at the center of Eliza's latest investigation when a series of murders mimic scenes in his books. Meanwhile, the Duke is also juggling problems at work with a new superintendent and a troubled young detective.
A trap is set-but will it have the desired result? Paul steps in to help a figure in distress, and in a turn of events she could have never foreseen, Ellie finds herself exposed and alone.
Wonder is everywhere in the Coahuila desert. In a maguey field, Pati tastes the sweetest, freshest agave water. Then Sofia Ochoa invites her in for butters, cheeses, yogurts, and ancient wheat tortillas, all prepared from scratch on her ranch. In the Parras Valley, she visits Don Leo's vineyards and, for a moment, a gift from the desert makes Pati feel like a child again. Recipes: . Pan Pita con Barbacoa Coahuilense Coahuila Style Barbacoa on Pita Bread . Ensalada de Yogurt con Pepino y Hierbas Yogurt and Cucumber Salad with Herbs . Salsa Roja del Jacalito Red Salsa from the Jacalito . Empanadas de Miel de Maguey con Nuez y Pinon. Agave Empanadas with Pecans and Pine Nuts.
In Coahuila, wine was once made for the Spanish Crown, and today the same winery creates some of Mexico's most beloved wines. Pati visits Casa Madero in the town of Parras, where she discovers fascinating stories that reach back to ancient indigenous legends. Then, she visits the Chavez family to taste their traditional Mexican sweets, lovingly made by hand. Recipes: . Mole de Pinon con Pollo al Horno Pine Nut Mole with Roasted Chicken . Arroz con Datiles y Chabacanos. Rice with Dates and Apricots.
Guided by Manuel de Jesus Lastra, the local historian in Viesca, Pati is captivated by the stories of this town, where locals grow dates of surprising sweetness. She then drives to the city of Torreon, where she meets new friends at the popular lunch spot, El Payo. Later, at a local cantina, an old custom inspires her to reflect on the future generations. Recipes: . Licuado de Cafe con Leche y Datiles Cafe con Leche Smoothie with Dates . Torta Loca de Adobada de Puerco. Adobo Pork Crazy Torta.
In Ciudad Juarez, Pati joins in with a group of Pachuco dancers, who are passionately preserving this distinctive Prohibition-era culture's traditions. Together they head to the iconic Kentucky Bar, rumored to be the birthplace of the margarita. Later, she savors an icon of Juarez's food scene, the burrito, at Burritos El Compa where the Olivares are keeping their family legacy alive.
Lyla can't fall asleep and tries to figure out what's wrong with her sleep routine. / Lyla tries to do her own hairstyle with Stu's help, but it's a disaster and her mom shows Lyla and Stu the steps to style her hair.
Al updates his computer with fancy new weather icons to use in his broadcast, but just hours before he goes live, the computer breaks! Luckily, the kids come up with a creative, theatrical, musical plan for an unforgettable broadcast.
ODD SQUAD is a PBS KIDS live-action media property designed to help kids ages 5-8 learn math. The show focuses on two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of the Odd Squad, an agency whose mission is to come to the rescue whenever something unusual happens. A math concept is embedded in each of their cases, as Olive and Otto work together to problem-solve and save the day in each episode. ODD SQUAD is created by Tim McKeon (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Adventure Time, The Electric Company) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company, The Backyardigans, Wallykazam!) and produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company.
Aviva loves the Tortuga design, but feels there's something missing. Martin and Chris realize it can't really swim, so they decide to get some bio inspiration for this feature by exploring the world of the sea turtles.
While the Wild Kratts explore the life cycle of the Bull Frog, they uncover a plot by Zach Varmitech to destroy the frogs' habitat. With the help of some Wild Kratts kids, the team moves quickly to stop Zach.
Al updates his computer with fancy new weather icons to use in his broadcast, but just hours before he goes live, the computer breaks! Luckily, the kids come up with a creative, theatrical, musical plan for an unforgettable broadcast.
Lyla and Everett struggle to play Hot Cross Buns at the same tempo, and they learn how to read music. / Lyla is upset after Luke doesn't follow her snack recipe, his snack becomes popular, and she realizes that new ideas are good too.
Buenas Noches, Vicita - Vicita Molina has lost her favorite book - a lovely South American tale of friendship and courage in the Amazon Jungle. No book means no sleep for Vicita - or for any of the Molinas. Since Vicita knows the story by heart, maybe D.W. and Arthur can help her find a way to re-create it and get the family back to sleep.Prunella Packs It In - Everyone knows that elementary school is way too early to start thinking about college - except for Prunella. Her older sister's anxiety about college is so contagious that Prunella piles on extra-curricular activities to make her more "appealing." Will she crack under the heavy load? Or will she learn to relax and focus on the things that she actually enjoys?
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."
A frightened horse is on the loose in Citytown, and Sparks' Crew tries to help catch it. But, how can they get near it when the horse runs away whenever it sees them? Curriculum: Some animals have camouflage that helps them blend into their surroundings, which keeps them from being seen. / Sparks' Crew investigates mysterious purple plants that keeps popping up all over Citytown. Where are these plants coming from? And how do they stop them? Curriculum: Seeds are dispersed in many ways. Animals can disperse seeds, which helps some plants grow in different areas.
When Hacker discovers that the liquid ooze that feeds the animals of EcoHaven also gives him a super energy boost, he decides to drain the pond and take the ooze home. He builds a fort around the pond, so the CyberSquad must figure out a way to get in without being noticed. They take inspiration from the Greek myth of the Trojan Horse and build a giant "Trojan Ducky." After testing a model of their invention to be sure it works, they hide inside the duck, and fool Delete into taking them to Hacker. But how will they stop Hacker's nefarious plot? EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Build a working model of your invention to communicate and test your ideas, and make necessary improvements so the invention works the way you want it to.
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
Hiccup Pup - Emily Elizabeth and Clifford discover that together, they might be able to break the world record for tallest stack of doggy biscuits! There is only one problem: Clifford has the hiccups and keeps knocking down their tower. The pair travel around Birdwell Island trying to get rid of the hiccups with all kinds of silly solutions. Top of the Charts - Emily Elizabeth gets inspired to create her own song--the happiest song in the world. She gets so focused on recruiting band members and instruments that she forgets the most important part of making music--practice!
It's Opposite Day on Sesame Street! Everyone's celebrating by doing things that are as different as they can be. Alan whispers quietly and shouts very loudly while Elmo runs very fast and very slow. Slimey opens and closes the lid of Oscar's can and Grover stands near and far. Bert and Ernie notice they like opposite things like the stripes on their shirts, talking loudly or whispering, and having a messy or clean apartment. They may be different and do the opposite, and they're still friends.
Norman turns down an invitation to a garden gnome party because he can't dance the Big Jig. With a little help from Edna, the gnome, Pinkalicious and Peter help Norman point, hop, and step his way to the party.To Pinkalicious, Goldie the unicorn is her best friend - but to Kendra, Goldie doesn't exist! When Kendra accidentally causes Goldie to go missing, she's determined to find her - but first she has to learn to "see" her.
Up A Tree: When George tires of table manners and house rules, he decides to build a tree house in the country yard - a nest of his own where using his feet to eat corn on the cob and to paint on the walls would be perfectly acceptable. Armed with his Handy Monkey Tool Set, George gathers as many building materials as possible. But he quickly learns that creating a house from scratch just might take more than a pile of plywood and a handful of nails. What he needs is a design plan to make this work - and forgiveness for accidentally stealing supplies from Quint's dock and Mrs. Renkin's chicken coop!Curious George and the Trash: Just as he is preparing to have his new driver's license photo taken, The Man with the Yellow Hat suddenly finds himself hatless - thanks to George, who accidentally crushes it. After dropping the hat off at the dry-cleaner to have it fixed, The Man asks George to wait at home for it to be delivered while he goes on a neighborhood jog. But when the hat arrives, George mistakes it for a look-a-like garbage box and tosses it down the trash chute. George's desperate attempt to recover his friend's most prized possession leads the monkey on a race through the labyrinth of the city's garbage system.
Cinderella's clock is broken but she needs to tell time for the ball! She, Nina, Abby, and Rudy wonder what tool they can use to tighten its loose nut. What if they tape the wrench and cotton swab together? Let's try!
Phoebe & Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to help identify their new butterfly friend. Phoebe needs to find the courage to perform at the talent show after she gets stage fright.
After discovering that Super takes an hour for herself every day, the Wombats go on a quest to create the perfect "Me Time."/After a too-calm "Quiet Day," Zadie yearns to make some noise with her Really Big, Really Loud Noisy Thing!
The Wombats help to free the Moo Moo Choo Choo train, which got itself stuck in a sea of ooey-gooey mud. / First spied through a telescope, three adventurous Wombats attempt to find mystical Bellyflop Lake - without getting lost!
Daniel is excited to go on a boat ride, but rushes and breaks his toy boat. Grandpere shows him that it's good to go slow./Katerina bakes mozies with Jodi, but rushes and forgets to add the oats. They slow down and make yummy mozies.
Daniel Fixes Trolley - Daniel accidentally breaks a wheel off Trolley while playing. When Mom is too busy to help Daniel put the wheel back on, she urges him to try to figure it out on his own and explains that fixing it on his own will make him feel good about himself.Problem Solver Daniel - Daniel is playing with Miss Elaina and they accidentally break one of the toys. They call Teacher Harriet over to help fix the problem but she tells them to work out a solution without her. They do, and feel proud that they can figure things out all by themselves. Strategy: Try to solve the problem yourself and you'll feel proud.
Nico is tired of being mistaken for her twin sister, Arugula. It's up to the Detail Detectives to observe what makes the twins unique. / Carl gets upset when Nico breaks the Lint Dinosaur Monday rules and makes a Lint Monster instead.
Forrest can't wait to try everything at the Fuzzytown Friends Picnic, but his excitement gets him into trouble when he won't wait his turn. / Carl is hosting a Super Blue Moon Sleepover, and everything must go according to his plan.
Donkey must wait until all her pals are together to open a present. She uses her imagination to help pass the time./Panda is throwing Mama Panda's birthday party on Planet Purple. Donkey helps him make a list to remember everything he needs to bring.
Bob Dog is afraid of Harriett's hot air balloon and runs inside when he sees it in the sky. Can he face his fear and play outside with his pals? / Purple Panda is away for a whole week! How can the pals have any fun when they miss him so much?
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 enters the cowgirl contest at the rodeo and learns what it means to be a true cowgirl. Papa and Ta have a contest to see who makes the best tamales in the family.
Phoebe & Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to help identify their new butterfly friend. Phoebe needs to find the courage to perform at the talent show after she gets stage fright.
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.
Molly, Tooey, and Trini are convinced giant ice worms are responsible for a power outage at the Trading Post, thanks to a spooky story from Grandpa Nat. The kids head to the library to learn more about the ice worms and find out if they're real or if they're fake. / When Tooey's newest dog Anka wanders off during a training run in the woods, Molly and Tooey find ways to lure her back home. But when Anka fails to return in the morning, they realize solving certain problems can take a village...and a ham radio.
Inspired by meeting Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Alma tries to help her friends determine what's fair. / When Justice Sotomayor encourages Alma to be an umpire at a kickball game, Alma wonders if she made the right call about a play.
Lyla bakes a delicious cake without a recipe and needs to recreate it by figuring out the right ingredients. / Everett teaches his cat new tricks using sounds and symbols.
Corky and Lily go trick-or-treating, but get lost when a sudden fog rolls in. They fight their fear and try to find their way as their parents search for them. When they finally reunite, the family continues their hunt for treats together.
The Jackies - Ms. O and her team will stop at nothing to win their very first Jackie Award. Curriculum: Greater than and less than.Invasion of the Body Switchers - When Ms. O and Oscar accidentally switch bodies, Olive and Otto must set things right before the entire Odd Squad team finds out what happened. Curriculum: Geometry.
Mysteriously, the Tortuga shorts and powers down while the gang is streaming a movie. Koki says it won't be back today. What are they going to do? Chris and Martin announce they can still do streaming - salamander streaming! The rest of the gang wonders, what in the world is salamander streaming? The bros explain that salamander streaming is getting miniaturized and floating down a stream in tiny little boats looking for salamanders, of course! It's a race to find as many salamanders as they can while Koki tries to fix the Tortuga.
While Koki is monitoring her daily "villain watch", she discovers that Gourmand is heading to the island of Komodo. The name sounds familiar, but she can't recall why, so she goes and asks the Kratt Brothers who do a double take. The island only has the world's largest lizard - the Komodo dragon! They decide they better go and see what Gourmand is up to on the island of these amazing creatures. Science Concept: Hunting strategies.
Corky and Lily go trick-or-treating, but get lost when a sudden fog rolls in. They fight their fear and try to find their way as their parents search for them. When they finally reunite, the family continues their hunt for treats together.
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.
Buster is convinced that he's seen real UFO's, and he uses Muffy's fancy new telescope to get the proof. What he discovers is much more terrifying-a comet hurtling directly toward earth! Can Buster convince his friends that this sighting is real in time for them to save the planet? Mr. Sipple from next door is moving away and Arthur wonders-who will be the new neighbors? When Alberto Molina and his family settle in, Arthur makes a new friend and learns about a different culture...and about a comic book character named Conejitos Mechanicos! (That's Spanish for Bionic Bunny)
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."
When a hailstorm causes damage around Citytown, Sparks' Crew calls upon the famous hero, Hail Caesar, to help them understand more about hail. Curriculum: Severe weather, such as a hailstorm, is different from typical weather. / It's Picture Day at Hero Elementary, and Sparks' Crew is determined to stay clean. But, their mission involves rescuing someone whose scooter is stuck in a giant mud puddle. How can they help without getting dirty? Curriculum: A pulley lets a person pull downward to lift something up.
To compete for the prestigious Penguia Cup, Fluff wants to wear his dad's lucky hockey skates - but his teammates won't let him! They're all going to wear the cool new Cyberblades they saw advertised on TV. To change their minds, Fluff must analyze a sneaky ad and prove the new skates are not the best choice for the big game.
"Lost and Found" Senor Fabuloso has lost his creativity and must find it in his hometown of Barcelona. "Time of Goodbye" In Barcelona, Carmen makes a new friend and Senor Fabuloso reunites with his own childhood friend at the book fair.
Phoebe & Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to help identify their new butterfly friend. Phoebe needs to find the courage to perform at the talent show after she gets stage fright.
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.
Molly, Tooey, and Trini are convinced giant ice worms are responsible for a power outage at the Trading Post, thanks to a spooky story from Grandpa Nat. The kids head to the library to learn more about the ice worms and find out if they're real or if they're fake. / When Tooey's newest dog Anka wanders off during a training run in the woods, Molly and Tooey find ways to lure her back home. But when Anka fails to return in the morning, they realize solving certain problems can take a village...and a ham radio.
Inspired by meeting Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Alma tries to help her friends determine what's fair. / When Justice Sotomayor encourages Alma to be an umpire at a kickball game, Alma wonders if she made the right call about a play.