Theodore Roosevelt – America’s Real Renaissance Man

September 10, 2014

“He’s the writing-est president in American history, by far… He’s an intellectual. He read a book a day, sometimes three…

Watch Ken Burns’ visit to Letterman

August 21, 2014

“Is Peter Coyote still doing the voice of these?” David Letterman asked Ken Burns last night about his award-winning documentary…

Ken Burns Film ‘The Roosevelts’ Coming in September

August 9, 2014

When we return to the office Monday, WPT staff will make final edits to the September program guide, which features…

The Central Park Five: Their Story

June 25, 2014

In 1989, five teenagers, all black and Latino, walked to Central Park. Along the way they met up with a…

Is Kermit the Frog the Best Commencement Speaker Ever?

May 20, 2014

Our public broadcasting colleagues over at NPR recently compiled 300 of the Best Commencement Speeches, Ever and we quickly took…

The Address Still Resonates in Wisconsin and Beyond

April 15, 2014

Tonight at 8 on Wisconsin Public Television, Ken Burns’ new film, The Address,  explores the power that Abraham Lincoln’s 150-year-old Gettysburg Address…

Do You "Like" WPT?

April 24, 2013

We know that you love the high-quality educational programs on Wisconsin Public Television. But, do you “Like” us on Facebook…

A Look Ahead With WPT’s Director of Programming

November 1, 2012

Read up on November’s “don’t miss” programs selected by Director of Programming, Garry Denny. Find all the programs listed below…