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Governor Tony Evers Talks Pandemic, George Floyd
Medicaid expansion could have helped suffering communities of color, Evers says
Protests over George Floyd's death spread nationwide
As Minneapolis reels, protests over Floyd's death spread nationwide
A young black pastor on preaching hope amid despair
A young black pastor's Brief But Spectacular take on preaching with hope
Turning silence on police shootings into poetry
Marcus Wicker offers his Brief but Spectacular take on beats, rhymes and poetry.
Shields and Brooks on George Floyd, 100K pandemic deaths
Shields and Brooks on George Floyd, 100K coronavirus deaths
What George Floyd's death says about U.S. police culture
‘We want justice’ for George Floyd, local activist says as violence erupts in Minneapolis
Epidemiologic Update: Goal Still to Shrink Virus Footprint
Dr. Ryan Westergaard says overall Wisconsin now better equipped to handle pandemic, surges
Epidemiologic Update: Goal Still to Shrink Virus Footprint
Dr. Ryan Westergaard says overall Wisconsin now better equipped to handle pandemic, surges
Independent Film
Rewind
Rewind paints a vivid but hopeful portrait of a family plagued by a cycle of abuse.
The Country Priest
The impending border wall threatens a chapel and a local priest in Mission, Texas.
Into the Night: Portraits of Life and Death
Into the Night: Portraits of Life and Death
Explore intimate stories of nine men and women changed by their encounters with mortality.
The Hottest August
Ordinary New Yorkers share their anxieties about the future while bracing for record heat.
Outspoken
LGBTQ West Virginians assert the power and longevity of a small town queer community.
The Man Who Tried to Feed the World
Story of the man who would go on to lead a “Green Revolution” of worldwide agriculture.
Blank Canvas
Two disparate strangers form an unlikely bond on a rooftop after sharing misfortunes.
First Nations Stories
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe History
Educator and former tribal chairman Rick St. Germaine tells of the Ojibwe band's history.
Wild Rice History, Biology and Harvest
John Haack chronicles the importance of wild rice to indigenous and tribal peoples.
Sawmill Sign Language
The Menominee Tribal Enterprises Sawmill has developed their own unique sign language.
Poet laureate Joy Harjo opens a Native 'doorway of hope'
U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo on opening a 'doorway of hope' for indigenous artists
Indigenous Critique of Whiteness in Children’s Books
Debbie Reese discusses the Native American stereotypes portrayed in children’s books.
Hopi Origin Story
Many Native American peoples share a belief that they emerged from the earth.
Basket Weaver
Tina Fung Holder loves using nature in her art, and working with young children.
Food
Julia! America's Favorite Chef
Julia was a larger-than-life figure who revolutionized the way that Americans ate.
Cajun Braised Teal: The Filet Mignon of Duck
Braised duck is a staple of Louisiana’s Cajun cuisine.
Polenta, Greens and Eggs
Enjoy an easy, comforting recipe from her farm: Polenta with Sautéed Greens and Eggs.
Boston
Marcus learns about the area's Portuguese, Brazilian, and Cape Verdean food traditions.
The UW, Madison and the Influenza Epidemic of 1918
Steve Oreck discusses how the deadly influenza virus was transmitted in 1918.
Insights from the 1918-19 Global Influenza Epidemic
Peter Shult and Thomas Haupt discuss lessons learned from the 1918-1919 flu epidemic.
Gardening as We Age
Mark Dwyer recommends tips, tools and techniques to make gardening accessible to everyone.
How Korea Was Divided and Why It Matters
David Fields explores factors which led to Korea splitting into two countries.
Episode 8
When plans are announced to cut Nonnatus House’s funding, Sister Julienne fights back.
Episode 6
Paris falls to the Nazis, and Webster and Albert's lives are turned upside down.
The Windermere Children
Young Holocaust survivors gather at an English estate to recover.
Episode 2
Hanna and Bjorn are on the kidnappers' trail. Their attempts to rescue Sven are foiled.
Leg Exercises for a More Powerful You
Try this sequence of easy exercises to strengthen your legs, relieve pain and stay mobile.
Hoop It Up - Guide to Successful Embroidery - Part 1
Use your embroidery sewing machine to create gift bundles for a baby, kids, or friends.
Creating a Garden for All Seasons
Erin Clark explains basic design principles used to create year-round gardens.
Grow Your Own Salad
Grow vegetables for a garden salad with the help of Master Gardener Susan Mahr.
Decoding COVID-19
Scientists race to understand and defeat the coronavirus behind the COVID-19 pandemic.
Climate Change - The Facts
Scientists explore the impact of climate change.
Part 2: Revolution in the Treatment of Disease
Part Two begins with the signature scientific achievement of our time.
Blood Sugar Rising: America's Hidden Diabetes Epidemic
Blood Sugar Rising is a PBS special that follows the diabetes epidemic in the U.S.
Discovering New Pathogens in Wildlife
Tony Goldberg discusses the discovery of novel pathogens in wildlife populations.
Sunlight Is Way Older Than You Think. Here’s Why…
The sunlight we see is tens of thousands of years old. How is that possible?
SistaStrings
Milwaukee's SistaStrings blends classic and gospel music into a fresh, soulful sound.
A Cappella’s New Note
Three Wisconsin High School a cappella groups prepare for and perform in ``Acapocalypse.``
The Fish, by Marianne Moore
Explore Moore’s great poem of marine life, with Al Gore, Jorie Graham, and others.
International Jazz Day from Australia
World-renowned jazz artists assemble for International Jazz Day in Australia.
Rebel Poet
Louis V. Clark III shares his thoughts on his life and family through his poetry.
Now Hear This “The Riddle of Bach”
Scott Yoo goes to Germany to learn Bach’s sonatas and partitas.
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