PBS Video

NOVA | Becoming Human Full Series Preview

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:43:14 -0800

Where did we come from? What makes us human? An explosion of recent discoveries sheds light on these questions, and NOVA's comprehensive, three-part special, "Becoming Human," examines what the latest scientific research reveals about our hominid relatives.

My Type 2 | Minnie: An Introduction

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:11:06 -0800

Meet Minnie, diagnosed with diabetes in 6th grade. Here she talks about how her family has helped her -- especially her mom. She also shares her opinion of the word "diabetes".

My Type 2 | Monique: An Introduction

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:20:55 -0800

Monique explains how her diabetes diagnosis was a wake-up call, and talks about making the change from the "Old Monique" to the "New Monique."

My Type 2 | Eat Smart: Tip 1

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:29:59 -0800

Think ahead! Nutrition coach Kimberly offers advice on eating during the holidays.

Masterpiece | Collision: Part 2

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:18:29 -0800

"Collision" tells the story of a major road accident and the 10 seemingly unconnected people involved. Beyond the chaotic landscape of corpses and crumpled cars, a series of invisible dramas unfolds, from government cover-ups to torn relationships and murder.

Austin City Limits | Pearl Jam / Full Performance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:08:07 -0800

Classic alternative rockers Pearl Jam take the ACL stage with tunes from their latest album Backspacer, as well as catalog favorites

NOW on PBS | Who's Helping Our Wounded Vets?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:26:38 -0800

The Pentagon estimates that as many as one in five American soldiers are coming home from war zones with traumatic brain injuries. But lost in the reports of these returning soldiers are the stories of family members who often sacrifice everything to care for them. NOW reveals how little has been done to help these family caregivers, and reports on dedicated efforts to support them.

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 20, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:02 -0800

Top stories include: Health care reform test vote. The end of the Oprah talk show era. Royal Caribbean's over-sized Oasis. Market Monitor is Stan Weinstein.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 20, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:06 -0800

Tonight on the program, we examine the second major change involving guidelines for cancer screening for women in the last week. Also, a report on tuition hikes and protests at public universities in California and Oprah Winfrey makes a major move. Finally, the analysis of Shields and Gerson, and an excerpt from the PBS Program NOW takes a look at family members caring for injured war veterans.

Tavis Smiley | 50 Cent: Friday, 11/20/09

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:22:59 -0800

Rap artist-entrepreneur 50 Cent discusses his early years, the competition in hip-hop,and his new CD-DVD project, "Before I Self Destruct".

Secret Life of Scientists | Joe DeGeorge

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:26:18 -0800

Joe DeGeorge is studying Physics at Clark University. He also recently participated in a NASA undergraduate research program at the Goddard Space Flight Center. When not working on his science, Joe tours the country playing wizard rock with his band, Harry and the Potters.

Bill Moyers | The Journal: LBJ's Road to War

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:50:33 -0800

As President Obama prepares to announce how many more troops he will send to Afghanistan, Bill Moyers remembers the presidency of Lyndon Johnson and the agonizing decisions that escalated America's involvement in Vietnam. Through Johnson's secret tapes of phone calls and conversations, and his own reminiscences, Moyers recalls the events that plunged us ever deeper into war.

Tavis Smiley | Andre Agassi: Thursday, 11/19/09

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:18:34 -0800

Former tennis champ Andre Agassi describes the success of his college prep academy and compares being at the top in tennis to other sports.

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 19, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:09:11 -0800

Top stories include: Mortgage delinquencies rise. Treasury Secretary Geithner tries to save the TARP. Gold at +$1100 and Oil nears $80. And Sir Richard Branson.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 19, 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:01:30 -0800

Tonight on the program, the U.S. Senate inches closer to debating Democrats $848 billion health care reform bill, despite stiff GOP resistance. Also, President Obama wraps his four-nation Asian tour in South Korea and Defense Secretary Robert Gates says it is troubling that warning signs were ignored prior to the Fort Hood shooting. Finally, we hear the music of renowned pipa virtuoso Wu Man.

MediaShift | 5Across: Social Media Marketing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:29:49 -0800

Everyone talks about social media marketing, and how businesses must be on Twitter and Facebook to succeed. This roundtable of experts gives advice on what works -- and doesn't -- for small businesses, non-profits and big companies in the social media space.

PBS Presents | Lost Cave Temples

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:28:27 -0800

In a remote corner of the Himalaya, in the forbidden kingdom of Mustang, a team of climbers scale cliffs to climb into mysterious caves for the first time and discover ancient cave temples lost to the modern world.

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 18, 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:23:14 -0800

Top stories include: Goldman Sachs CEO's big apology. Grocery prices drop. Street Critique guest Michael Farr. And TD Ameritrade CEO looks investor attitudes.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 18, 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:34:43 -0800

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul with a message to crackdown on corruption. Also Sarah Palin is back in the spotlight, hitting the road with her new memoir and Attorney General Eric Holder faces tough questions from lawmakers over the upcoming 9/11 trials. Finally, we search for the meaning of Google and examine the fragile state of Bosnia.

Tavis Smiley | Paul Mooney: Wednesday, 11/18/09

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:05:23 -0800

Comedian-writer Paul Mooney talks about working with Richard Pryor and using race in his stand-up material.

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 17, 2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:51:52 -0800

Top stories include: Congress debates the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch merger. GE says bye to NBC Universal. Ford drives away with high honors.

Tavis Smiley | Harry Connick, Jr.: Tuesday, 11/17/09

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:53:30 -0800

Singer-actor Harry Connick, Jr. reflects on people who have influenced him and discusses whether a musical tradition can be preserved.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 17, 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:29:33 -0800

Talks between President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao yield a promise of curbing climate change, but make little progress on human rights. Also, regional experts discuss the freedoms of Chinese citizens and a look at the new mammogram recommendations that are causing a stir. Finally, reports on the budget woes at public schools in Washington, D.C. and increasing hunger in America.

NOVA | Becoming Human Part 3

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:05:39 -0800

The third hour of NOVA's comprehensive, three-part special "Becoming Human" examines why, of the many species of humans that once shared the globe, only our species, Homo sapiens, remains.

FRONTLINE | A Death in Tehran

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:45:33 -0800

The life and death of the woman whose image remains a potent symbol for those who want to keep the Iranian reform movement alive.

Austin City Limits | Pearl Jam "Just Breathe"

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:45:04 -0800

Classic alternative rockers Pearl Jam take the ACL stage with tunes from their latest album Backspacer, as well as catalogue favorites.

PBS KIDS Previews | Curious George

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:40:11 -0800

A Very Monkey Christmas

PBS KIDS Previews | Fizzy's Lunch Lab

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:42:37 -0800

Wheat is Sweet!

PBS KIDS Previews | It's A Big Big World

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:44:04 -0800

Check Out the New Season!

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Muslims in the Military

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:09:51 -0800

Muslims in the military after Ft. Hood; Should juveniles be sentenced to life in prison; Update on Jeni Stepanek

PBS KIDS Previews | The Electric Company

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:45:34 -0800

Read to your Kids

PBS KIDS Previews | Cyberchase

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:55:53 -0800

Can't Wait to Tessellate

PBS KIDS Previews | Sesame Street

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:50:46 -0800

Dance

PBS KIDS Previews | WordGirl

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:35:05 -0800

May I have a Word

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 16, 2009

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:15:41 -0800

President Obama begins his visit to China, calling for cooperation and prodding their government to scale back censorship. Also, a discussion on the evolving relationship between the two countries and Beijing residents weigh in on what the presidential visit means to them. Also, an update on GM and we explore the impact of new oil production in Canada. Finally, a tale of war and art.

Tavis Smiley | Dan Senor: Monday, 11/16/09

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:38:44 -0800

Author Dan Senor discusses the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and expectations for President Obama's Asia trip.

Tavis Smiley | Gail Collins: Monday, 11/16/09

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:49:42 -0800

Writer Gail Collins talks about her book, When Everything Changed, and comments on the significance of Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 16, 2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:24:49 -0800

Top stories include: Ben Bernanke says he has one eye on the falling dollar, GM reports its first post bankruptcy results & Warren Buffett is looking at ExxonMobil.

My Type 2 | Misty: An Introduction

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:03:30 -0800

Misty has had diabetes since she was 12. Now she's in college, and getting used to dealing with her diabetes on her own. Does she control her diabetes or does diabetes control her?

My Type 2 | Kevina: An Introduction

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:19:03 -0800

Kevina was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. With her new diagnosis come new challenges, including giving herself insulin.

My Type 2 | Joe: An Introduction

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:26:15 -0800

Joe is a 16-year-old baseball player living with type 2. Hear the story of how he found out about his diagnosis, and how it has shaped his goals.

Antiques Roadshow | Louisville, Hour 3

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:11:06 -0800

At the Embroiderer's Guild of America in Louisville, Kentucky, appraiser Nancy Druckman shows host Mark L. Walberg samples of antique needlework crafted by school girls. Highlights include: a rare, circa 1910 Dirk Van Erp lamp; an 1876 portrait Jumeau doll with almost all original parts; and a Kentucky corner cupboard made of locally grown wood and valued at $8,500.

American Experience | Surviving the Dust Bowl

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:38:57 -0800

The story of the determined people who clung to their homes and way of life, enduring drought, dust, disease and even death for nearly a decade.

PBS KIDS Previews | Dinosaur Train

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:13:02 -0800

Buddy has a Hypothesis

Nature | Fellowship of the Whales

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:20:11 -0800

Follow a baby humpback whale as she travels from her birthplace in Hawaii, to feeding grounds off Alaska's coast. Escorted by her mother, this newborn will learn many things along the way. And when the pair returns to Hawaii, this yearling will be ready to take her place in her own community of whales.

Masterpiece | Collision: Part 1

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:45:59 -0800

Austin City Limits | Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:46:59 -0800

ACL veterans and country music legends Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel join forces onstage in celebration of their collaborative LP Willie and the Wheel.

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 13, 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:08:55 -0800

Top stories include: Trade Gap signals weakness in the economy. Market Monitor guest is Michael O'Higgins. Japan Airlines struggles to gain financial altitude.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 13, 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:00:47 -0800

Tonight on the program, Attorney General Eric Holder discusses why he will prosecute the alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees in civilian federal court in New York. Also, the chairwoman of the FDIC discusses the lessons of too big to fail and President Obama kicks off his Asian tour in Tokyo. Finally, the analysis of Shields and Brooks.

Tavis Smiley | Jason Zweig: Friday, 11/13/09

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:06:41 -0800

Personal finance columnist Jason Zweig examines whether Wall Street has learned any lessons and explains his three commandments for investing.

Tavis Smiley | Lance Reddick: Friday, 11/13/09

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:12:22 -0800

Actor Lance Reddick discusses his plan to act to help his music career and how he handles the constant rejection that comes with being in the business.

Bill Moyers | The Journal: Anna Deavere Smith

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:56:27 -0800

While politicians and the media war over "the public option" and "bending the cost curve," acclaimed actress-playwright Anna Deavere Smith and her one-woman play "LET ME DOWN EASY" give voice to questions of life and death, sickness and healthcare. The JOURNAL visits a new home in New York City for contemplation and celebration of poetry.

NOW on PBS | Elizabeth Warren on the Economy

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:19:12 -0800

What exactly is going on with the economy? Stocks are up and big bonuses are back, but while they're throwing parties on Wall Street, there's pain on Main Street. NOW gets answers and insight from Harvard professor Elizabeth Warren, who's been heading up the congressional panel overseeing how the bailout money is being spent.

My Type 2 | Misty: Diary 1

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:16:48 -0800

In her first video diary, Misty recalls the time she got sick after going out to dinner -- and discovered she had type 2 diabetes.

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 12, 2009

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:23:44 -0800

Top stories include: President Obama wants a jobs summit. Intel & Advanced Micro Devices settle. Gold Rushes to a new record. The plot thickens in publishing.

Tavis Smiley | Bruce Feiler: Thursday, 11/12/2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:28:47 -0800

Best-selling author Bruce Feiler talks about his critically acclaimed book on the life of Moses, "America's Prophet".

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 12, 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:05:30 -0800

President Obama orders his top advisers to revise the war options they presented him as the White House continues to weigh sending more troops to Afghanistan. Also, a report on the radical cleric the alleged Fort Hood gunman contacted before the shooting and a look at the fragile state of East Timor. Finally, a report on the historical heavy workloads of U.S. presidents.

My Type 2 | Minnie: Diary 1

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:16:40 -0800

Minnie talks about how she felt when she found out she had diabetes.

My Type 2 | Monique: Diary 1

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:01:53 -0800

In her first video diary, Monique remembers how she "woke up" after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

My Type 2 | Kevina: Diary 1

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:10:33 -0800

Kevina talks about what she thought about diabetes BEFORE and AFTER her diagnosis.

My Type 2 | Joe: Diary 1

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:25:50 -0800

In his video diary, Joe remembers the shock he felt when he first heard his diagnosis.

My Type 2 | Tim: Diary 1

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:13:39 -0800

In his first video diary, Tim talks about finding out what it takes to manage his diabetes.

My Type 2 | Take Charge: Tip 1

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:21:16 -0800

True or false? Diabetes coach Kirsten helps you figure out what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to living with diabetes.

My Type 2 | Doreese: Diary 1

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:43:06 -0800

Doreese recounts the story of when she found out her diagnosis as pre-diabetic. While she doesn't technically have diabetes, she sees herself in "the same boat" as peers who have diabetes.

This Emotional Life | The Tap Code (NEW)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:25:26 -0800

Bob Shumaker describes the Tap Code he and fellow POWs developed during their years of solitary confinement in Vietnam.

POV | The Way We Get By - Filmmaker Interview

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:47:32 -0800

Filmmakers Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly talk about their film, The Way We Get By, which takes an intimate look at three elderly troop greeters in Maine, one of whom is Gaudet's mother Joan. The filmmakers talk about how they became close to the characters, what sending a loved one off to war means and what we can all learn from the troop greeters. The film airs on Nov 11th on PBS at 9PM

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 11, 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:44:23 -0800

Top stories include: Retailers turn to internet for holiday returns. Street Critique guest Hilary Kramer on protecting your portfolio. HP to buy 3Com for $3B.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 11, 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:39:32 -0800

President Obama marks Veterans Day with an address at Arlington National Cemetery before meeting with military advisors on Afghanistan. Also, the regulatory power of the Fed is challenged under a bill being proposed in the Senate and a look at how states are coping with crushing budget problems. Finally, a report on PTSD and how military men and women are coping with the stresses of war.

Tavis Smiley | Rep. Anh Joseph Cao: Wednesday, 11/11/09

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:39:15 -0800

Louisiana Rep. Anh Joseph Cao, the sole Republican in the House to vote for healthcare reform, explains why he supported the bill that passed last week.

Tavis Smiley | Tony Shalhoub: Wednesday, 11/11/09

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:48:20 -0800

Emmy-winning actor Tony Shalhoub describes the audience appeal of his show and assesses cable versus network TV.

Secrets of the Dead | The Airmen and the Headhunters

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:24:51 -0800

In 1944, a U.S. bomber was hit by Japanese anti-aircraft fire, and the crew ejected and parachuted into the wilderness. They were taken in and protected by members of the Dayak tribe - the "wild men of Borneo," who were infamous for their custom of hunting and smoking enemy heads. Months later, the airmen were found by an eccentric British Major who devised an ingenious plan to rescue the men.

POV | The Way We Get By

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:07:28 -0800

For the past five years, a group of senior citizens has made history by greeting over 900,000 American troops at a tiny airport in Bangor, Maine. Take an intimate look at three of these greeters as they confront the universal losses that come with aging and rediscover their reason for living.

Classic Sesame Street | 40 Years of Special Guests

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:29:49 -0800

Take a look back at 40 years with the friends who visited Sesame Street.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 10, 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:41:45 -0800

Tonight on the program, President Obama honors victims of the Fort Hood massacre at an outdoor ceremony, as investigators search for further clues into the mental health of the alleged gunman. Also, a debate on the potential costs of health care reform and a look at life in America for Iraqi refugees. Finally, Big Bird has a big day as Sesame Street celebrates a milestone.

Tavis Smiley | Max Cleland: Tuesday, 11/10/09

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:27:11 -0800

Max Cleland offers his thoughts on U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan, reflects on his experience in Vietnam and talks about his memoir.

Tavis Smiley | Amerie: Tuesday, 11/10/09

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:44:51 -0800

Grammy-nominated singer Amerie explains why she switched labels and comments on the growing disparity between radio play and what people are listening to.

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 10, 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:55:30 -0800

Top stories include:The verdict for two former Bear Stearns hedge fund mgrs is "not guilty." Sen. Dodd unveils his plan for overhaul & an intv with Michael Barr

NOVA | Becoming Human Part 2

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:08:30 -0800

The second hour of NOVA's comprehensive, three-part special "Becoming Human" examines new discoveries that reveal how the first humans hunted and formed families.

Tavis Smiley | Andrew Ross Sorkin: Monday, 11/9/09

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:22:46 -0800

Andrew Ross Sorkin talks about his book "Too Big to Fail", which gives a behind-the-scenes look at greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression.

Tavis Smiley | Lang Lang: Monday, 11/9/09

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:34:57 -0800

Piano virtuoso Lang Lang reflects on his amazing career and talks about his relationship with his parents.

This Emotional Life | The Tap Code

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:36:16 -0800

Bob Shumaker, a former POW in Vietnam, describes how he and his fellow prisoners developed a social network that was crucial to their surviving three years in solitary confinement. They succeeded by creating a tap code that allowed them to communicate through their cell walls.

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 9, 2009

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:40:58 -0800

Top stories include: The Dow jumps over 200 points. SCOTUS takes on abstract business innovations. Kraft bids $16B bid for Cadbury. And we meet teen inventors.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 9, 2009

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:58:09 -0800

New hurdles lie ahead for Democrats as health care reform moves from the House to the Senate. Also, the Ft. Hood community struggles to make sense of the deadly shooting spree and new details emerge of the alleged gunman. Also, Margaret Warner talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and a look at life without parole for juveniles. Finally, we remember the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years later.

Antiques Roadshow | Louisville, Hour 2

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:58:49 -0800

At the historic Civil War battle site in Perryville, Kentucky, host Mark L. Walberg is joined by appraiser Rafael Eledge, who instructs collectors on how to avoid falling for a fake Confederate belt buckle. Highlights include: an heirloom Kentucky sugar chest; and a pair of boxing gloves signed twice by Muhammad Ali -- once as Cassius Clay in 1963, and again as Muhammad Ali forty years later.

Nature | Black Mamba

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:55:09 -0800

The black mamba is one of Africa's most dangerous and feared snakes. Most people would kill it on sight. But in the tiny country of Swaziland, one husband and wife team has taken a different approach to the mamba. They've initiated a study that they hope will change perceptions of what they feel is the world's most misunderstood snake.

Masterpiece | Place of Execution: Episode 2

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:44:56 -0800

In 1963, a 13-year-old girl vanished without a trace. More than 40 years later, questions surrounding her disappearance and the hunt for the killer resurface when high-profile TV journalist Catherine Heathcote (Juliet Stevenson, Bend It Like Beckham, "The Politician's Wife") begins to unravel the mystery. Based on the novel by Val McDermid, the miniseries also stars Greg Wise ("Cranford").

PBS Presents | Live By Request - John Fogerty

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:54:15 -0700

Rock legend John Fogerty performs LIVE for PBS. Watch this encore presentation. Recorded on November 7, 2009. Throughout the broadcast, John took requests via the phone, email, and instant messages. If you enjoy programs like this, click on the link to support your local station. NOTE: The telephone number given out during the broadcast is no longer available.

MotorWeek | 2010 Camaro SLP ZL575

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:56:26 -0800

SLP's super-tuned 2010 Camaro, and Kia's new koup with a "K". Plus, common sense solutions to common garage problems, 2010 fuel economy ratings, and long-term updates on the Honda Fit and Nisan Cube.

Austin City Limits | Elvis Costello / The Band of Heathens

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:54:56 -0800

3506 Elvis Costello/The Band of Heathens Songwriting genius Elvis Costello returns to ACL to showcase songs from his latest, Americana-influenced record Secret, Profane and Sugarcane. Austin's rootsy songwriting collective the Band of Heathens follows.

Secret Life of Scientists | Ina Vandebroek

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:27:00 -0800

Ina Vandebroek is an ethnobotanist and Postdoctoral Research Associate at the New York Botanical Garden. She studies how cultures use medicinal plants in both South America and New York City. Ina is also a superb salsa dancer who sometimes forgets to let the man lead.

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 6, 2009

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:45:02 -0800

Top stories include: Unemployment tops 10 percent. A Conversation with Elizabeth Warren. And Market Monitor David Darst from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 6, 2009

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:31:41 -0800

The death toll rises to 13 following the mass shooting at the U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas and unemployment hits double digits for the first time since 1983. Also, a look at the rising competition in the freelance job market and lawmakers gear up for a big weekend on health care reform. Finally, Margaret Warner reports from Afghanistan and the analysis of Shields and Brooks.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | The Church and the Fall of the Wall

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:01:13 -0800

A Protestant church and pastor who helped bring down the Berlin Wall; empathy and health care reform; Mormons redevelop Salt Lake City.

NOW on PBS | David Sirota On The 2009 Election

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:06:05 -0800

Only one year after a historic election rerouted the course of America's political culture, do the 2009 election results show momentum swinging in the opposite direction? NOW's David Brancaccio talks to political author and columnist David Sirota about populist anger, the Obama administration's successes and failures, and how this week's election results foreshadow the state of politics in 2010.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 5, 2009

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:06:55 -0800

Tragedy strikes in Texas after 12 people are shot dead and 31 wounded at the U.S. Army base in Fort Hood. Also, Congress moves to protect unemployed Americans without benefits and the push for and protest against health care reform continues. Also, the U.N. pulls its staff from Afghanistan following a deadly bombing, and new charges of insider trading rock the world of hedge funds.

Tavis Smiley | Lee Eisenberg: Thursday, 11/5/09

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:13:45 -0800

Author Lee Eisenberg describes differences between men and women in compulsive buying and how the Internet has affected consumer behavior.

Nightly Business Report | NBR November 5, 2009

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:21:34 -0800

Top stories include: The Feds make more insider trading arrests.Financial regulation bills differ on the Hill. Susie Gharib interviews Cisco CEO John Chambers.

Tavis Smiley | Susie Essman: Thursday, 11/5/09

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:18:25 -0800

Susie Essman, co-star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm", comments on how open she is in her new memoir and reflects on finding her voice doing stand-up.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for November 4, 2009

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:32:52 -0800

Top stories include: Federal Reserve doesn't adjust the interest rate. FIAT's new plan for Chrysler. Intel is sued for anti-trust violations.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 4, 2009

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:01:39 -0800

Tonight on the program, Republicans celebrate following wins in key gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. Also, former Afghan Presidential Candidate Abdullah Abdullah sits down for an interview with Margaret Warner in Kabul and a look at how pundits are affecting the national political discourse. Finally, a guilty verdict is delivered to former CIA agents in Italy.

Tavis Smiley | Robert Wagner: Wednessday, 11/4/09

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:26:09 -0800

Emmy-nominated actor Robert Wagner talks about his newly released memoir, "Pieces of My Heart".

Tavis Smiley | Adam Nagourney: Wednesday, 11/4/09

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:50:04 -0800

The New York Times' national political correspondent Adam Nagourney analyzes yesterday's election results.

American Masters | Outtakes from Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:06:41 -0800

Louisa May Alcott's reputation as a morally upstanding spinster, reflecting the conventional propriety of late 19th Century Concord, is firmly established. However, raised among reformers, the intellectual protege of Emerson and Hawthorne and Thoreau, Alcott was actually a free thinker, with democratic ideals and progressive values about women.

NOVA | Becoming Human Part 1

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:00:30 -0800

The first hour of NOVA's comprehensive, three-part special "Becoming Human" examines the factors that caused us to split from the other great apes.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for November 3, 2009

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:29:31 -0800

Top stories include: Warren Buffett buys Burlington Northern for $34B. Federal Reserve kicks off 2 day meeting. GM sale of Opel is off again. ATT sues Verizon.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 3, 2009

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:15:51 -0800

In his first speech since being declared the victor of the Afghan presidential election, President Hamid Karzai promises unity. Also on the program, voting held in key races across the U.S.; the accountant to Bernard Madoff pleads guilty and Democrats begin push for climate control. Also, the auto industry shows signs of life and we track the stimulus money trickling into New York classrooms.

Tavis Smiley | Nomi Prins: Tuesday, 11/3/09

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:47:46 -0800

Journalist Nomi Prins examines the backstory of America's financial situation and speculates on whether the Glass-Steagall Act should be re-instituted.

Tavis Smiley | The Swell Season: Tuesday, 11/3/09

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:02:09 -0800

The Swell Season's Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova share the story of how their name came to be and reflect on winning an Oscar.

Mark Twain Prize | Bill Cosby

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:36:26 -0800

Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on October 26, the 90-minute Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize features tributes and comic testimonials from a star-studded cast of Bill Cosby's friends and colleagues.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for November 2, 2009

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:59:22 -0800

Top stories include: Ford Motor posts an unexpected profit. What's the impact of CIT's bankruptcy? And, the U.S. Supreme Court tackles mutual fund fees.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for November 2, 2009

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:09:03 -0800

Tonight on the program, Margaret Warner reports from Afghanistan on the news that the presidential runoff was cancelled, giving President Hamid Karzai another term. Also, a key congressional election may be a political litmus test and we compare the financial meltdown with crises of the past; and commercial lender CIT files for bankruptcy. Finally, a conversation about the new ways to read.

Tavis Smiley | Kris Kristofferson: Monday, 11/2/09

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:47:06 -0800

Singer-songwriter-actor Kris Kristofferson talks about being musically challenged and his friendships with icons like Muhammad Ali and Johnny Cash.

Antiques Roadshow | Louisville, Hour 1

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 07:25:33 -0800

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is in Louisville, Kentucky, birthplace of boxing legend Muhammad Ali and the Muhammad Ali Center, where Mark and appraiser Mike Gutierrez talk about collecting memorabilia of the former World Heavyweight Champion. Highlights include: an early nineteenth-century embroidered silk mourning picture; an heirloom mint julep cup; and original cover art for The Saturday Evening Post.

American Experience | The Civilian Conservation Corps

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:33:22 -0800

The CCC was President Roosevelt's answer to the environmental and economic challenges facing the country. Enlisting 250,000 workers in just two months, the CCC was an ambitious undertaking that brought several government agencies together in the effort.

My Type 2 | Preview

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:33:56 -0800

Do you feel like the only one? You're not. There are millions of people on the planet living with type 2 diabetes. Every year more teens join this group. How do I live with it? How can I handle it? Will it change my life? Living with MyType2: My Life. My Diabetes. Coming Nov 14, World Diabetes Day.

My Type 2 | Preview

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:29:24 -0700

Masterpiece | Place of Execution: Episode 1

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:30:23 -0800

In 1963, a 13-year-old girl vanished without a trace. More than 40 years later, questions surrounding her disappearance and the hunt for the killer resurface when high-profile TV journalist Catherine Heathcote (Juliet Stevenson, "Bend It Like Beckham," "The Politician's Wife") begins to unravel the mystery. Based on the novel by Val McDermid, the miniseries also stars Greg Wise ("Cranford").

MotorWeek | 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:44:04 -0800

Two wagons hit showrooms, Cadillac's premium CTS Sport Wagon and Subaru's redesigned Outback. Plus, increasing an engine's life expectancy, the return of a local drag strip, and long-term updates on the Suzuki Equator and Kia Soul.

Austin City Limits | M. Ward / Okkervil River

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:35:58 -0700

3505 M. Ward/Okkervil River M. Ward graduates from guest spots to his own headline ACL performance, highlighting his latest LP Hold Time. Austin indie rock favorite Okkervil River follows.

Bill Moyers | Web Exclusive - Glenn Greenwald

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:29:19 -0700

Bill Moyers conducts a Web exclusive interview with Glenn Greenwald, about Afghanistan, government secrecy, the economy and his challenge to the editorial staff of THE WASHINGTON POST to justify their argument that the U.S. should borrow money for war but not for health care.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 30, 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:29:29 -0700

Top stories include: Stocks slide on dip in consumer spending. We look at natural gas and climate change. The Market Monitor is Eugene Peroni.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for October 30, 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:08:21 -0700

Tonight on the program, President Obama gets a briefing from the Pentagon on Afghanistan and Margaret Warner sits down for an interview with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she wraps up her trip in Pakistan. Also, a look at what the stimulus is doing for U.S. job creation and how algae are being turned into green energy. Finally, the analysis of Shields and Brooks.

Tavis Smiley | Edward Norton: Friday, 10/30/09

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:40:37 -0700

Oscar-nominated actor Edward Norton shares the backstory of his new documentary, By the People, and talks about training for the New York Marathon.

Tavis Smiley | Marcus Roberts: Friday, 10/30/09

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:39:52 -0700

Jazz pianist Marcus Roberts says he's trying to reintroduce people to the genre and reveals a secret of working with his trio.

Mark Twain Prize | Sinbad

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:01:48 -0700

Watch as Sinbad jokes about Bill Cosby and his roles on "I Spy" as both a spy and a tennis player at the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, airing on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.

Mark Twain Prize | Wynton Marsalis and Willie Nelson

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:01:49 -0700

Jimmy Heath, Willie Nelson, and Wynton Marsalis improvise together at the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, airing on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.

Mark Twain Prize | Phylicia Rashad

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:01:46 -0700

Watch as Phylicia Rashad thanks Bill Cosby for the best acting advice of her career at the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, airing on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.

Mark Twain Prize | Malcolm Jamal Warner

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:01:47 -0700

Watch as Malcolm Jamal Warner talks about almost not being cast on "The Cosby Show" at the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, airing on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.

Mark Twain Prize | Rita Moreno

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:01:57 -0700

Watch as Rita Moreno serenades Bill Cosby, winner of the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, which airs on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.

Mark Twain Prize | Dick Gregory

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:01:58 -0700

Dick Gregory thanks Bill Cosby for his effects on other 'negro' comedians at the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, airing on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | New Hate Crime Law; German Muslims

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:55:41 -0800

A new hate crime law may threaten religious speech; tolerance for Muslims in Germany; Benedictine sisters.

Bill Moyers | The Journal: Economic Recovery in Review

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:02:20 -0700

With Americans still facing rising unemployment, foreclosures, and declining property values, renowned economist James K. Galbraith on whether we've averted another crisis and how to get help for the middle class. And, National Review senior editor Richard Brookhiser talks about his mentor William F. Buckley, Jr. and today's conservative movement.

NOW on PBS | Electric Car Dreams

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:02:28 -0800

NOW investigates how the Danish government and Better Place are working together to put electric cars into the hands of as many Danish families as possible. The idea is still having trouble getting out of the garage here in America, but Denmark could be an inspiration.

Tavis Smiley | Dr. Ruth Simmons: Friday, 10/29/09

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:43:10 -0700

Dr. Ruth Simmons, president of Brown University, shares her personal educational odyssey and discusses changing leadership for women and the relevance of HBCUs.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 29, 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:06:32 -0700

Top stories include: Production of goods and services breathe life into the economy. Motorola posts 3rd quarter profits. The Climate Economy series begins.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for October 29, 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:32:38 -0700

The worst recession since the 1930s may be easing as the economy expands 3.5 percent from July to September. Also, House Democrats unveil a health care reform bill; Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continues her trip amid heavy security in Pakistan and an interview with a former state department official who recently resigned. Finally, we take a look at the links between the NFL and dementia.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for October 28, 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:47:13 -0700

Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on the violence that clouded an official visit from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Also, we look at the efforts to get renewable energy to urban areas, and a federal crackdown targets too big to fail banks. Finally, a report on how the tiny island of Borneo combines a love of the environment with health care and a conversation with rocker Ben Folds.

Tavis Smiley | Madeleine Albright: Wednesday

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:48:13 -0700

Madeleine Albright weighs in on the situations in Pakistan, Afhanistan and Iraq and explains the correlation between pins and foreign policy.

Tavis Smiley | Tim McGraw: Wednesday, 10/28/09

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:13:41 -0700

Country music superstar Tim McGraw explains the importance of lyrical content in country music and talks about whether he'll quit his day job for acting.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 28, 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:42:10 -0700

Top stories include: GMAC asks Uncle Sam for a third bailout. New homes sales slow. And, David Garrity talks stocks.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 27, 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:44:01 -0700

Top stories include:The health care reform effort loses support. Consumers have a new attitude. And "All in the Family" looks at at thriving newspaper group.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for October 27, 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:50:31 -0700

Fault lines spread in the U.S. Senate as Majority Leader Harry Reid decides to include a public option in health care reform, setting off a struggle between lawmakers over how to move forward. Also, a look at how a potential opt-out clause could affect state governments and the hidden burdens of poverty and disease. Finally, a conversation with the bulldog of organized labor.

Tavis Smiley | Nicholas Kristof: Tuesday, 10/27

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:48:10 -0700

New York Times' columnist Nicholas D. Kristoff explains the title of his new book, Half the Sky, and shares a standout story on empowering women.

Tavis Smiley | Haleh Esfandiari: Tuesday, 10/27

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:01:18 -0700

Haleh Esfandiari describes the circumstances around her imprisonment in Iran.

FRONTLINE | Close to Home

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:04:47 -0700

Producer Ofra Bikel chronicles the recession's impact on one unlikely neighborhood--New York's Upper East Side..

Tavis Smiley | Robin D. G. Kelley: Monday, 10/26

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:14:27 -0700

Cultural historian Robin D. G. Kelley shares stories from his new biography of Thelonious Monk.

The NewsHour | The NewsHour for October 26, 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:26:07 -0700

It was the deadliest day for American forces in Afghanistan in more than four years with at least 14 U.S. troops and civilians killed. Sen. John Kerry discusses his recent trip to Afghanistan and a journalist who escaped from a seven-month kidnapping by the Taliban describes his ordeal. Also, swine flu hits home for U.S. families and author Michael Chabon takes a look at manhood.

Tavis Smiley | Malcolm Gladwell: Monday, 10/26

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:09:55 -0700

Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, explains his motivation for writing and assesses his body of work.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 26, 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:02:55 -0700

Top stories include: lawmakers are working on new rules to deal with firms deemed too big to fail, the public option lives & more on "your mind & your money."

American Experience | The Crash of 1929

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:21:19 -0700

Based on eight years of continued prosperity, presidents and economists alike confidently predicted that America would soon enter a time when there would be no more poverty, no more depressions -- a "New Era" when everyone could be rich.

Nature | Cloud: Challenge of the Stallions

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:15:28 -0700

The returning saga of Cloud, the wild stallion, finds us back in the Arrowhead Mountains of Montana. Cloud is one of two fathers who bring up each other's sons. Bolder is his by birth while Flint, sired by another stallion, is the colt Cloud raised. Now, Bolder has gathered some mares of his own, and Flint has joined a group of bachelor stallions. Who will rise to challenge the mighty Cloud?

MotorWeek | 2010 Acura ZDX

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:12:11 -0800

A look at Acura's most dynamic crossover yet, the ZDX, and Audi's big and luxurious Q7 TDI. Other highlights include: coping with a dead car battery, why Aprilia's Mana 850 is a game-changer, and first impressions of the Nissan 370Z Roadster, MazdaSpeed3 and Ford Flex EcoBoost.

Austin City Limits | Andrew Bird / St. Vincent

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:27:41 -0700

Eclectic singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird dazzles with songs from his Noble Beast album, followed by the imaginative indie pop of St. Vincent.

Secret Life of Scientists | Eran Egozy

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:27:42 -0700

Eran is an electrical engineer and computer scientist as well as a classical clarinetist. He cofounded the video game company Harmonix Music and helped bring the joy of making music to countless people with "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero."

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 23, 2009

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:43:52 -0700

Top stories include: The first time home buyers tax credit gives home sales a big boost. The market monitor is Derwood Chase. Microsoft wows Wall St.

Bill Moyers | The Journal: Judge Richard Goldstone

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:31:59 -0700

Bill Moyers talks with Justice Richard Goldstone, who headed up the controversial UN Human Rights Council investigation into fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

Tavis Smiley | Andy Williams: Friday, 10/23

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:06:10 -0700

Legendary entertainer Andy Williams shares stories about being raised during the Depression and reflects on highlights of his career.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | New Vatican Policy on Anglicans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:21:17 -0800

The Roman Catholic Church's plan to accept unhappy Anglicans; doctors who pray with their patients; Mary Setterholm.

NOW on PBS | Water World

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:28:43 -0700

Is climate change turning coastal countries into water worlds? NOW travels to Bangladesh to examine some innovative solutions being implemented in a country where entire communities are inundated by water, battered by cyclones, and flooded from their homes.

Tavis Smiley | Bob Herbert: Wednesday, 10/21

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:48:11 -0700

New York Times' columnist Bob Herbert talks about the backlash over Wall Street bonuses and President Obama's plan ask certain companies to cut executive pay.

Tavis Smiley | RZA: Thursday, 10/22

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:37:02 -0700

Wu-Tang Clan founder The RZA explains the title of his new memoir, "The Tao of Wu." He also explains the story behind his name.

Tavis Smiley | Anthony Edwards: Thursday, 10/22

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:42:31 -0700

Actor-director-activist Anthony Edwards describes his efforts to build the first public children's hospital in Kenya.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 22, 2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:18:25 -0700

Top stories include: The Pay Czar lays down the law on executive pay. The dollar is a weakling these days. And, we talk with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 21, 2009

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:15:49 -0700

Top stories include: Pay czar wants steep cuts for firms taking government cash, and the President makes moves to help the small business credit crunch.

Tavis Smiley | Rep. Ron Paul: Wednesday, 10/21

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:58:53 -0700

Texas Rep. Ron Paul explains points made in his book, "End the Fed", which argues that the Fed is both corrupt and unconstitutional.

Great Performances | Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:23:37 -0700

Considered the most dynamic young conductor in classical music since Bernstein, 28-year-old Gustavo Dudamel begins his tenure as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in fall 2009. In this program, learn more about Dudamel, the LA Philharmonic, composer John Adams, and see a movement from John Adams' "City Noir" and Mahler's "Symphony No. 1 in D major" performed at his inaugural concert.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 20, 2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:38:08 -0700

Top stories include: The impact of housing stats on Wall Street and Washington. NY Gov. David Paterson discusses plans to revive NY economy.

NOVA | Lizard Kings

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:23:08 -0700

Meet the monitors, the largest, fiercest, and craftiest lizards on Earth.

FRONTLINE | The Warning

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:05:49 -0700

Long before the economic meltdown, one woman tried to warn about the threat to the financial system...

Tavis Smiley | Vali Nasr: Tuesday, 10/20

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:27:48 -0700

Middle East scholar discusses the importance of a vibrant middle class for stability in the Middle East.

Tavis Smiley | Michelle Monaghan: Tuesday, 10/20

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:32:02 -0700

Michelle Monaghan explains the excitement of playing a strong independent female character in the film "Truckers".

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 19, 2009

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:29:42 -0700

Top stories include: Profits jump almost 50 percent at Apple. We talk with Intel CEO Paul Otellini, and we kick off our "Your Mind and Your Money" series.

Tavis Smiley | Amb. Michael Oren: Monday, 10/19

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:56:39 -0700

Ambassador Michael Oren comments on Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Tavis Smiley | Michael Chabon: Monday, 10/19

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:59:16 -0700

Best-selling novelist expresses the need for parents to protect the innocence of their children and why parents have to be hypocrites.

Antiques Roadshow | San Antonio, Hour 2

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:01:12 -0700

Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Beth Szescila visit the Witte Museum's collection of horn furniture, a German craft popularized in nineteenth-century America by Texas maker Wenzel Friedrich. Highlights include: a controversial silver statue of St. Catherine; an heirloom needlepoint sampler; and a massive desk and bookcase, made in the mid-nineteenth-century German-Texan tradition.

MotorWeek | Ferrari Scuderia

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:25:51 -0800

Two ends of the automotive specturm - Ferrari's ultimate dream machine, the Scuderia, and Suzuki's practical and priced right sedan, the Kizashi. Other highlights include: aerodynamics and car care, why one man's passion for cars is truly visionary, a crash test comparison and long-term road test updates.

Austin City Limits | Kenny Chesney

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:41:49 -0700

Country music superstar Kenny Chesney hits the ACL stage for a tour through his greatest hits.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 16, 2009

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:28:20 -0700

Top stories include: Prosecutors uncover the largest ever hedge fund insider trading case, and consumers and small businesses still feel the credit crisis.

Bill Moyers | The Journal: Redefining the United States

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:08:33 -0700

Journalist Mark Danner speaks with Bill Moyers about Obama's challenges in resetting the mindset of America from war to peace, and redefining the US as a nation. The Journal profiles public health doctor America Bracho, who serves her Santa Ana, CA community -- notorious for crime, poverty and disease -- with her organization, Latino Health Access.

Tavis Smiley | Dr. Terrence Roberts: Friday, 10/16

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:42:18 -0700

Dr. Terrence Roberts reflects on the therapeutic process of writing his memoir and whether the "Little Rock Nine" experience was worth it.

Tavis Smiley | Joshua Bell: Friday, 10/16

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:50:29 -0700

Violin virtuoso Joshua Bell responds to purist critics and discusses the collaborations involved in his new CD, "At Home with Friends."

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Abortion and Health Care Reform

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:08:03 -0800

Opponents and proponents of abortion battle over Obama's health care reform; church volunteers in Portland, Or.

NOW on PBS | Nurses Needed

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:16:34 -0700

By the year 2020, a nationwide shortage of up to 500,000 trained nurses could mean that hundreds of thousands of patients will receive less attention and substandard treatment. NOW on PBS takes a hard look at the strains this crisis is placing on the entire medical system, as well as innovative efforts to reverse the trend.

Keeping Score | Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:55:10 -0700

Berlioz's orchestral sonic spectacular, written to win the heart of a beautiful actress, demanded sacrifice from its author and his audience. From romantic daydreams to deadly displays of devotion, the symphony relates an "episode in the life of an artist."

In Performance at The White House | Fiesta Latina

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:17:44 -0700

The program celebrates Hispanic musical heritage and includes performances by Marc Anthony, Jimmy Smits, Gloria Estefan, Jose Feliciano, George Lopez, Thalia, Tito "El Bambino", the Bachata music group Aventura, and the Chicano rock band Los Lobos, with Sheila E. as the musical director.

In Performance at The White House | Aventura: Web Exclusive

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:18:56 -0700

Watch the web exclusive of Aventura's "Su Veneno," with an introduction by George Lopez.

Inventing LA | A Newspaper Serves Its Community - Archive Film

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:08:04 -0700

An educational short teaching kids how a story makes the paper. The short breaks down the process on a job by job basis. Each job is described in easy-to-understand detail.

Inventing LA | What is a Company? - LA TIMES Archival Film

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:08:04 -0700

An industrial film from the 1960s that looks into the history and inner workings of Times Mirror, and how Norman Chandler's involvement made Times Mirror the largest publishing empire in the country.

Tavis Smiley | Sheila E. and Pete Escovedo: 10/15

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:05:24 -0700

Father-daughter musicians Pete Escovedo and Sheila E. discuss playing together as a family, music in schools and the Elevate Hope foundation.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 15, 2009

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:58:29 -0700

Top stories include: Google beats estimates. Congress wants to ease small businesses credit crunch, and we look at rising bank overdraft fees.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 14, 2009

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:23:44 -0700

Top stories include: The Dow hits 10,000 again. Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley talks health reform, and we get insight into the search for the next B of A CEO.

Tavis Smiley | Serena Williams: Wednesday, 10/14

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:59:10 -0700

World's No. 1-ranked female tennis player, Serena Williams, reflects on what she would do once her tennis career was over.

Keeping Score | Beethoven's Eroica

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:10:10 -0700

Beethoven's Third Symphony laid bare his dreams, his fears, and, at its climax, his rediscovered heroism. From his early musical rivalries in Vienna to his terrifying duel with deafness, Beethoven reveals the roots of his genius in this episode of Keeping Score.

Keeping Score | Stravinsky's Rite of Spring

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:10:10 -0700

Savage and primitive, hypnotic and hell-bent, Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring turned Paris into the scene of one of the most astounding opening nights in history. In this episode of Keeping Score, the clutching tendrils of the music pull us back through France and Russia to the wild abandon of pagan times.

Keeping Score | Copland and the American Sound

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:10:10 -0700

Aaron Copland blended his Brooklyn Jewish roots with jazz, folk music, and hymns to gamble on a new American sound, yet how such an unlikely outsider captured the spirit of Billy the Kid is a tale worth its own string section.

Keeping Score | Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:13:09 -0700

Hidden beneath the surface of his life-saving Symphony No. 5, Shostakovich may have left a subversive cipher. In this episode of Keeping Score, investigate the arresting symphony that would either redeem Shostakovich or condemn him to the Gulag. What Shostakovich has to say might depend on what you're brave enough to hear.

Keeping Score | Ives Holidays Symphony

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:05:48 -0700

Ranging from tender sentiment to savage chaos, the music of early 20th-century composer Charles Ives explores an essentially American riddle: how can we survive the relentless assault of our own success? Join Michael Tilson Thomas as he, the San Francisco Symphony, and Charles Ives belt it out over truth, beauty, and the American Way.

American Masters | Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 13:11:39 -0700

In the first comprehensive documentary to chronicle the private life and public career of Joan Baez, American Masters examines her history as a recording artist and performer as well as her remarkable journey as the conscience of a generation.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 13, 2009

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:31:31 -0700

Top stories include: Health reform legislation moves out of committee, Intel posts better than expected earnings, and we kick off Shop Talk with a look at HSN.

Tavis Smiley | Sen. Bill Nelson: Tuesday, 10/13

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:20:00 -0700

Florida Sen. Bill Nelson discusses the timeline for reform and when most Americans might feel the impact.

Tavis Smiley | James Ellroy: Tuesday, 10/13

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:21:30 -0700

Novelist James Ellroy explains how he chose his latest book's title, Blood's A Rover, and the influence of his personal narrative on his characters.

NOVA | Hubble's Amazing Rescue

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:20:08 -0700

The unlikely story about how the world's most beloved telescope was saved

FRONTLINE | Obama's War

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:51:47 -0700

Can U.S. forces succeed in a land long known as the "graveyard of empires?"

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 12, 2009

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:26:28 -0700

Health care reform may bring higher premiums, time is running out for first time home buyers to take advantage of the tax credit and a new way to get discount coupons is just a text message away.

Tavis Smiley | Aaron S. Williams: Monday, 10/12

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:15:19 -0700

Aaron S. Williams, the new director of the Peace Corps, recounts why he joined the organization as a volunteer and describes how the work has changed.

Tavis Smiley | Michael Sheen: Monday, 10/12

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:17:51 -0700

Actor Michael Sheen explains is critical success in "Frost Nixon" and previews the storyline of his new film, "Damned United".

Antiques Roadshow | San Antonio, Hour 1

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:33:37 -0700

Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Christopher Mitchell visit the venerable Buckhorn Saloon and Museum for a discussion of antique colt pistols. Highlights include: a valuable Chinese Tang Dynasty pottery horse; an unusually large Teco vase from Terra Cotta, Illinois; and a collection of rare, early World Series programs, including one for the 1905 World Series, estimated to be worth $12,800.

Tavis Smiley | Karen Armstrong: Friday, 10/9

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:01:14 -0700

Religious scholar Karen Armstrong, author of "The Case for God", says quarreling about religion is counterproductive.

MotorWeek | Camaro SS

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:13:24 -0700

Chevy brings back the muscle with the Camaro SS, and a Road Test of the surprisingly sporty Hyundai Elantra. Plus, how Camaro became an icon, why a minor accident can be a major headache, and highlights from the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Austin City Limits | Ben Harper and Relentless7

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:20:23 -0700

Ben Harper debuts his new band Relentless7 with a rocking set drawn from his album White Lies For Dark Times.

The NewsHour | Pres. Obama Reacts to Nobel Peace Award

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:02:22 -0700

Held in the White House Rose Garden, Obama described himself as "surprised and humbled."

Secret Life of Scientists | Nate Ball

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:53:38 -0700

His Science: Mechanical Engineer. His Secret: Daredevil.

Bill Moyers | The Journal: America's Economy Reformed?

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 18:40:47 -0700

Just over a year after economic calamity brought promises of reform to Washington is it business as usual for Wall Street? Former IMF chief economist Simon Johnson and US Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) join Bill Moyers for a report card on the bailouts and to find out whether efforts of reform have been derailed. Bill Moyers remembers his friend, renowned physician and mountaineer Charlie Houston.

Tavis Smiley | Nick Hornby: Friday, 10/9

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:31:12 -0700

Novelist Nick Hornby explains what makes a literary work authentic and discusses whether his process changes when he knows his writing may be adapted for film.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 9, 2009

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 18:13:00 -0700

Top stories include: The President makes a push to fight financial fraud. We hear from world wide web creator Tim Berners Lee, and Market Monitor Dr. Hans Black

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | End of Life Decisions; Father Damien

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:30:28 -0800

Doctors urge patients to leave instructions about their end of life care; the legacy of Father Damien, a priest to lepers.

NOW on PBS | Life Panel? Death Panel?

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 18:29:35 -0700

How did private discussions between seniors and their doctors about end-of-life choices for the very ill or dying become a flash point in the national health care debate? NOW travels to Wisconsin to sit in on some of these sessions and see how health care reform could profoundly affect the lives of American seniors.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 8, 2009

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:04:39 -0700

Top stories include: Retailers ring up surprising Sept sales. Delaware Sen. Tom Carper weighs in on health care reform. Homeowners facing foreclosure get help.

Tavis Smiley | Dr. Cornel West: Thursday, 10/8

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 23:44:25 -0700

Princeton professor Dr. Cornel West reflects on what love has meant through his life and talks about his memoir, "Brother West".

MediaShift | 5Across: Technology Overload

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:58:58 -0700

Many of us are feeling overwhelmed with technology and are trying to deal with it. Some people try to take a "Technology Sabbath" - a day off from their computers. On this episode of 5Across, we convened a roundtable of folks who are either overloaded with technology or helping people deal with that overload. And for true balance, the discussion also touches on the benefits of technology, too.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 7, 2009

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 17:38:13 -0700

Top stories include: Reforming health care could cost almost a trillion dollars over the next decade. We talk Economics with Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 6, 2009

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 06:38:22 -0700

Top Stories Include: Australia is the first G-20 to raise interest rates. Microsoft unveils Windows branded phones. We talk ETFs with John Gabriel of Morningstar.

Tavis Smiley | Richard Belzer: Wednesday, 10/7

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 09:13:43 -0700

Comedian-actor Richard Belzer shares his experiences with the late George Carlin and offers his take on the David Letterman scandal.

Tavis Smiley | George Benson: Tuesday, 10/6

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:15:19 -0700

Jazz guitarist-singer George Benson describes how the process of making music has changed over the span of his long and award-winning career.

Tavis Smiley | Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.: Tuesday, 10/6

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:24:25 -0700

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. discusses the compounding factors that weigh on the violence in Chicago and says the Democrats' fate depends on job creation.

NOVA | Darwin's Darkest Hour

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 06:21:46 -0700

NOVA and National Geographic Television present a two-hour drama on the crisis that compelled Darwin to publish his theory of evolution.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 5, 2009

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:25:37 -0700

Top stories include: Economic insight from Richard Fisher of the Dallas Fed. Doctors join the President's push for health reform. Plus a new Funny Money.

Tavis Smiley | Max Blumenthal: Monday, 10/5

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 23:11:28 -0700

Journalist Max Blumenthal, author of Republican Gomorrah, assesses whether there is hope for the GOP.

Inventing LA | Inventing LA: Full Show

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 03:20:16 -0700

Two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Peter Jones chronicles the epic saga of the most powerful family in Los Angeles history: the Chandlers. For four generations, they wielded unique influence through their newspaper, the Los Angeles Times. In their pursuit of personal agendas and civic ideals, they built the city of the future and exposed the dark side of the American Dream. Liev Schreiber narrates.

Inventing LA | LA Times Today

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 03:25:22 -0700

A look at the Times in the late 1970s at the height of its journalistic and financial success under Otis Chandler.

Inventing LA | City of Destiny

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 03:25:23 -0700

Explore the growth of Los Angeles after World War II.

Tavis Smiley | Michael C. Hall: Monday, 10/5

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 22:58:47 -0700

Actor Michael C. Hall compares his Dexter and Six Feet Under characters.

Inventing LA | Nixon Tape

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:13:51 -0700

A recorded phone conversation reveals former President Nixon's opinion of the Chandlers.

Inventing LA | Bombing at the Times

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:49:56 -0700

Unionists explode dynamite at the Times Headquarters during Harrison Gray Otis' reign as publisher.

Inventing LA | California Dreaming

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:50:01 -0700

A look at the lifestyle of a former LA Times' publisher through a montage of archival images.

Inventing LA | Preview

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:18:51 -0700

Antiques Roadshow | Spokane, Hour 3

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:04:41 -0700

Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Bill Mercer visit the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and its collection of beaded bags, crafted by Indian tribes of the Columbia River region. Highlights include: a circa 1900 Louis XIV-style French clock; a beautifully-preserved nineteenth-century Heriz rug; and a desk and chair used at the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1873.

Botany of Desire | Racing the Clock: The Dutch Auction

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 11:48:47 -0700

Aalsmeer is the Wall Street of the flower world, where prices are set in a descending-bid system known as "the Dutch auction."

Botany of Desire | The Botany of Desire: Perspectives from the Arts, Humanities and Sciences

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:00:53 -0700

A panel of professors from UC Berkeley discusses the interdisciplinary importance of The Botany of Desire.

Botany of Desire | Apples - Web Extra with Michael Pollan

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:22:51 -0700

Some fascinating historical and botanical facts about apples that didn't make it into the documentary.

Botany of Desire | Cannabis - Web Extra with Michael Pollan

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:28:14 -0700

Some fascinating historical and botanical facts about cannabis that didn't make it into the documentary.

Botany of Desire | Potatoes - Web Extra with Michael Pollan

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:31:00 -0700

Some fascinating historical and botanical facts about potatoes that didn't make it into the documentary.

Botany of Desire | Like A Florist From 100 Years Ago

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 14:10:07 -0700

Teresa Sabankaya not only sells antique roses -- she grows most of the flowers in her shop.

Botany of Desire | How The Delicious Apple Got Its Name

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 14:10:06 -0700

The story of a bright red apple that has become an American icon.

Botany of Desire | Bringing Back Hard Cider

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 14:10:06 -0700

Steven Wood explains the challenges of re-introducing Americans to a forgotten beverage with an elegant history.

Botany of Desire | Tulips - Web Extra with Michael Pollan

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 08:44:35 -0700

Some fascinating historical and botanical facts about tulips that didn't make it into the documentary.

MotorWeek | BMW 335d and X5 xDrive35d

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:13:17 -0700

Diesel meets high performance in a pair of BMWs and Jaguar unleashes a ferocious feline with its XFR. Other highlights include: how to safely give your car a lift, a Freak Out fit for a Fiat fan, and long-term updates on the Honda Fit and Nissan Cube.

Austin City Limits | Dave Matthews Band

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 03:58:19 -0700

Rock superstars the Dave Matthews Band kick off ACL's 35th season with hits and songs from their latest album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.

Tavis Smiley | BeBe and CeCe Winans: Friday, 10/2

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 04:50:02 -0700

Gospel duo BeBe and CeCe Winans describe their faith journey over the past 15 years.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 2, 2009

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 17:59:38 -0700

Top stories include: Unemployment closes in on 10%. No extra Social Security cash for Seniors. Market Monitor is Eric Takaha. And Rio gets Olympic Gold.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Mojave Cross; Afghanistan War

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:27:07 -0800

A controversial cross in the Mojave Desert; the moral issues of the U.S. war in Afghanistan.

Tavis Smiley | James Brown: Thursday, 10/1

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:45:51 -0700

James Brown weighs in on the NFL season so far including Michael Vick's return to the league.

Tavis Smiley | Rodrigo y Gabriela: Thursday, 10/1

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:49:27 -0700

Music duo describe the challenge of getting non Spanish speaking people to appreciate their music.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for October 1, 2009

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:37:07 -0700

Top stories include: Fed Chairman Bernanke tells congress there are no magic bullets to combat high unemployment. And we talk to GM's Mike DiGiovanni.

Tavis Smiley | Adam Arkin: Wednesday, 9/30

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:16:10 -0700

Emmy-winning actor-director Adam Arkin reflects on finding success alongside his dad and talks about his latest TV and film projects.

Tavis Smiley | Tom Ridge: Wednesday, 9/30

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:23:17 -0700

Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge comments on securing U.S.-Mexican borders and the role of the economy in the safety of the U.S.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for September 30, 2009

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:50:25 -0700

Top stories include: Bank of America CEO, Ken Lewis announces his retirement. IPO's take root over the last few months. Sam Stovall of Standard & Poor's offers his review of the 3rd Quarter.

Tavis Smiley | Michael Moore: Tuesday, 9/29

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:24:06 -0700

Filmmaker Michael Moore discusses the price Americans pay for their love of capitalism and assesses whether the country can turn things around.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for September 29, 2009

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:46:24 -0700

Top stories include: FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair wants banks to pre-pay $45B in insurance premiums. The housing market shows improvement.

Nightly Business Report | NBR for September 28, 2009

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:37:38 -0700

Xerox buys ACS for 6.5 billion, the Dow inches closer to 10k and we talk with Saudi Aramcos CEO.

Tavis Smiley | Michael Moore: Tuesday, 9/29 - Highlight

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:39:38 -0700

Filmmaker Michael Moore and Tavis discuss President Obama's performance thus far. Show airs Tuesday, 9/29.