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The Civic Discourse Project: “Turning the Corner”

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020

Robert Putnam, from Harvard University, spoke on “Turning the Corner: What American History Teaches Us About Leadership and Civic Renewal,” which is also the title of his latest book.

Idle gossip gets out of control in ‘The Trouble With Maggie Cole’

Maggie Cole, the self-appointed oracle of her close-knit community, makes it her business to know a little bit about everyone’s lives. Watch episode 4 now.

American Masters: “Michael Tilson Thomas: Where Now Is”

Discover the Grammy winning conductor, pianist and composer. A National Medal of Arts recipient and longtime music director of the San Francisco Symphony, he helped set the standard that an American orchestra should champion modern American music.

Family Night: ‘Wild Kratts’ mini-marathon

This weekend, tune in for a “Wild Kratts” mini-marathon starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 16, 17 and 18! Focus on science concepts with your family as you join Chris and Martin Kratt for a night of wild animal encounters.

PBS NewsHour special coverage: Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings

The PBS NewsHour is providing special live coverage of the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing of Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the United States Supreme Court.

Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America

Discover how the advent of the automobile brought new mobility and freedom for African Americans, but also exposed them to discrimination and deadly violence, and how that history resonates today.

‘Age of Nature’

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020

Explore humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife, as scientists and conservationists from all over the world examine ways we can restore our planet.

Nova: ‘Bird Brain’ and ‘Rise of the Rockets’

“Nova” explores new discoveries and how we have come this far on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on Arizona PBS.

Family Night: PBS KIDS tackles race and racism

A new half-hour program will feature authentic conversations between real children and their parents, and includes content from PBS KIDS series.

The Civic Discourse Project: ‘Citizenship and the Media’

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020

New York Times columnist David Leonhardt and Ramesh Ponnuru of the National Review and American Enterprise Institute discuss the concept of political parties and the meaning of getting news in this day and age.