Community
Ascertainment Report
For
January,
February & March 2010
Contents:
Arts, Entertainment & Culture Pg.
3
News & Public Affairs Pg. 39
Business/Industry, Local & National
Politics, Government, Legal Issues & Law Enforcement, Economy,
War/Veterans/National Security
Education & History Pg. 124
Science/Technology/Health
Arts, Entertainment, & Culture:
Series Title: Great Performances
Program Title: From
Distributor: WNET
Date: 1/1/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Continuing its longstanding holiday tradition, GREAT
PERFORMANCES returns to the stately splendor of
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Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: Ale'a (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/4/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Encore presentation of a performance from the PBS Hawaii studios by his multi-Na Hoku Hanohano Award winning group. Comprised of Kale Hannahs, Ryan Gonzalez and Chad Takatsugi , they combine sweet harmonies with tight instrumentals to produce enchanting traditional Hawaiian music reminiscent of years gone by.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/namele.php
Series Title: Antiques Roadshow
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/4/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW’s 2010 season kicks off from
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Series Title: This Emotional Life
Program Title: Family, Friends & Lovers
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/4/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Psychologist Daniel Gilbert ("Stumbling on Happiness") hosts this three-part look at the emotional side of life, beginning with the role that relationships play in emotional health.
The first episode looks at the importance of relationships and why they are central to our emotional well-being. What are the cognitive and neurological processes underpinning our everyday interactions, and can they help us to understand why some relationships flourish and others fail? We meet a young boy adopted from a Russian orphanage, whose story illustrates how a lack of attachment in infancy fundamentally shapes his ability to build relationships for years to come. We meet the young parents of newborn twins; a couple in therapy for a troubled marriage; a teenager who was bullied with tragic consequences; two women grappling with the stress of workplace conflicts; and other characters - all to better understand the importance of social connections and relationships.
http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/
Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: Makia Malo (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/5/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Makia Malo is an award-winning, native Hawaiian storyteller
who has traveled the world, sharing his stories about
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast at 11pm on Wednesday 1/6/10 and at 3pm on Sunday 1/10/10.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/longstory.php
Series Title: This Emotional Life
Program Title: Facing Our Fears
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/5/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
The second episode looks at emotions that are commonly regarded as obstacles to happiness - anger, fear, anxiety and despair. Why do we have these emotions and how can we best manage them? Everyone wants to be happy, but nature has a different plan. Our brains are designed for survival, and the negative emotions they create are vital to that mission. But those negative emotions can spiral out of control with debilitating effects. Viewers meet a woman whose inability to control her temper is jeopardizing her relationships, a college student whose fear of flying is limiting her life and a teenager who is struggling to overcome clinical depression on the eve of attending college. Viewers also meet veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and follow their journeys to find effective treatment. Across the episode, science reveals that we are two minds - a rational brain that's relatively new and an emotional brain that's older than time. Sometimes emotion overwhelms reason, sometimes reason outwits emotion; it is the endless struggle that makes our lives so painful, so joyous and so interesting.
http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/
Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, January 6, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/6/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
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Series Title: This Emotional Life
Program Title: Rethinking Happiness
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/6/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
The last episode explores happiness. It is critical to
well-being, yet it remains such an elusive goal for many. What is it, why is it
important and how can we attain more of it? Viewers meet individuals facing
major turning points in their lives - a job loss, a cancer diagnosis, the death
of a child, an accident - as well as those facing more common struggles.
Viewers discover the latest research that says we often incorrectly predict
what will bring greater happiness, leading us to look for it in the wrong
places. As the study of behavior turns more toward positive emotions, the
episode explores the latest research on the activities and qualities that
foster them, such as meditation, compassion, forgiveness and altruism. The
series features remarkable stories of resilient individuals whom scientists are
studying to learn more about us all, including a man who overcame an abusive
childhood to become a renowned surgeon and a
http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/
Series Title: PBS Hawaii Presents
Program Title: Kiho'alu (Loosen the Key): Keola Beamer (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/7/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Kiho'alu (Loosen the Key): Keola Beamer is an entertaining and intimate performance documentary about master slack key guitarist Keola Beamer. It showcases his musical artistry and explores the rich history of this cultural art form that holds a special place in traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music.
Directed by
Series Title: Rick
Steves'
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/7/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The thriving capital of
Series Title: Globe Trekker
Program Title: Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/7/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: Amy Hanaiali'i & Willie K (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/11/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
These two Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners present their unique blend of musical artistry. In both solos and duets, Amy and Willie display wide-ranging versatility that showcases their diverse musical backgrounds. http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/namele.php
Series Title: Antiques Roadshow
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/11/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW visits the North Carolina Museum of
History with appraiser J. Michael Flanigan to look at the work of Thomas Day, a
free man of color who became the most famous
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Series Title: American Masters
Program Title: Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Distributor: WNET
Date: 1/11/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Before Otis Redding, before Motown, before Aretha Franklin became the Queen of Soul, Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound. He had a silky voice and good looks; he was charming and brazen. Doors opened for him, bringing his unique gospel — “Good News,” “Wonderful World,” “You Send Me,” “Change Is Gonna Come” and more. Danny Glover narrates this documentary, illuminated with rich performance and archival footage and told in original interviews with Lou Rawls, James Brown, Sam Moore, Bobby Womack, Smokey Robinson, and Herb Alpert, among many others from both sides of the crossover music world, then and now.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/
Series Title: American Masters
Program Title: Marvin Gaye: What's Going On (Encore)
Distributor: WNET
Date: 1/11/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
His standing among the most enduring 20th-century American musical artists is without question, yet his story is rarely told beyond the tragic circumstances of his death. Enormously talented and equally complicated, Gaye created an intimate style — full of honesty, integrity, vulnerability — and, essentially, gave the world his autobiography in lyrics and melody. “The Wonderful One,” “The Trouble Man,” “The Prince of Soul” — he was the Motown star who challenged and changed the face of black music, embodying its evolution from roots in gospel, jazz and rhythm and blues to sophisticated pop and sexually, politically charged soul. Extensive performance footage and insight from Mary Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Mos Def, among many others, capture the tone and texture of a career that still leaves an indelible mark on the musical landscape.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/
Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: From Kalaupapa: Nortbert Palea (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/12/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Hansen’s disease patient Norbert Palea of Kalaupapa was only five years old when he was sent there, without even being officially diagnosed with the disease. In spite of that sentence and its hardships, he endured, with no regret. He tells Leslie, “Even if they sent us here... look around. They gave us the most beautiful home in the world.” This is the first in a series of Long Story Short shows shot on location at Kalaupapa on Moloka’i.
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast at 11pm on Wednesday 1/13/10 and at 3pm on Sunday 1/17/10.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/longstory.php
Series Title: Independent Lens
Program Title: Young @ Heart/George and Rosemary
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/12/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
The surprising, delightful, entertaining and inspiring
members of the Young@Heart Chorus, a
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/
Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, January 13, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/13/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/leahey.php
Series Title: Great Performances
Program Title: Passing Strange
Distributor: WNET
Date: 1/13/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
This is the exuberant, frequently hilarious and ultimately moving story of a young African-American man on a journey of escape, exploration and self-discovery. Recorded for television by Spike Lee, “Passing Strange” is the semi-autobiographical story of a young man who leaves behind his middle-class, church-ruled upbringing in mid-70s Los Angeles to travel to Europe in search of his artistic and personal identity.
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Series Title: PBS Hawaii Presents
Program Title: Filmmaker's Forum (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/14/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Donalyn Dela Cruz hosts a round table discussion with a
group of
Series Title: Rick
Steves'
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/14/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of
Series Title: Globe Trekker
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/14/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: Maunalua (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/18/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Maunalua, with Bobby Moderow, Jr. on rhythm and slack-key guitar, Kahi Kaonohi on bass guitar and vocals, and Bruce Spencer on ukulele and vocals, blend their talents to evoke memories of old Hawaii.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/namele.php
Series Title: Antiques Roadshow
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/18/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW visits
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Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: From Kalaupapa: "Boogie" Kahilihiwa (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/19/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Hansen’s disease patient Clarence “Boogie” Kahilihiwa decided to move to Kalaupapa after patients were no longer forced to live there. Today, there are fewer than twenty Hansen’s disease patients living in Kalaupapa, but he remembers when there were more than five hundred patients on the peninsula. He talks to Leslie about living there and his effort to establish a monument listing the names of all who were sent to Kalaupapa. This is the second in a series of Long Story Short shows shot on location at Kalaupapa on Moloka’i.
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast at 11pm on Wednesday 1/20/10 and at 3pm on Sunday 1/24/10.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/longstory.php
Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, January 20, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/20/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/leahey.php
Series Title: Great Performances at the Met
Program Title: The Audition
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/20/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Susan Froemke, “The Audition” looks at the intense pressures young opera singers face as they struggle to succeed in one of the most difficult professions in the performing arts. The feature-length documentary takes viewers behind the scenes at the Metropolitan Opera’s National Council Auditions, where each year thousands of hopefuls compete for a cash prize, the chance to sing on the Met stage and the opportunity to launch a major operatic career. The film covers the dramatic week leading up to the finals of the 2007 auditions, focusing on three tenor contestants: Michael Fabiano, a fiery 22-year-old grappling with his inner demons; Alek Shrader, a 25-year-old who attempts to sing nine high Cs in the fiendishly difficult aria that made Pavarotti a star; and Ryan Smith, who at age 30 and with little formal training, is pursuing his dream of an operatic career. “The Audition” is both a suspenseful competition narrative and a revealing backstage look at what it takes to make it as an opera singer.
Series Title: PBS Hawaii Presents
Program Title: Voyagers: The First Hawaiians
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/21/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In the 5th Century, explorers discovered the most isolated islands in the world. Without a compass or sextant, and guided only by their knowledge of the sea and a premonition of land, a band of voyagers set sail from the South Pacific in hand-carved, double hulled canoes in search of Hawaii. Based on the book Voyage – The Discovery of Hawaii by Herb Kawainui Kane.
Series Title: Rick
Steves'
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/21/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Series Title: Globe Trekker
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/21/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Host Ian Wright starts his trip in the modern capital of
Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: Makaha Sons (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/25/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For over 30 years, the Makaha Sons - Louis “Moon” Kauakahi on 6-string guitar, Jerome “Boogie” Koko on 12-string guitar, and John Koko on upright bass - have blended their magical harmonies into unique performances of traditional Hawaiian music.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/namele.php
Series Title: Antiques Roadshow
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/25/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW touches down in
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Series Title: Sound Tracks: Music without Borders
Program Title: MONDAY, January 25, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/25/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Marco Werman and the SOUND TRACKS reporting team travel deep
into the heart of international music. They trace the legend of Afrobeat
creator and superstar Fela Kuti; examine the raging popularity of Vladimir
Putin’s sexy propaganda song; find out if music can help the creators of Borat
make amends with the insulted people of
http://www.pbs.org/soundtracks/
Series Title: From Kalaupapa - Long Story Short
Program Title: Meli Watanuki (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/26/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Like many Hansen’s disease patients at Kalaupapa, Meli Watanuki experienced loss from a very early age. Diagnosed with Hansen’s disease at eighteen, she was abandoned by her husband who took their young son with him. Years later, their bond could not be reconnected. Yet she explains how she found happiness and a new love by choosing to live in Kalaupapa. She and fellow Hansen’s disease patient “Boogie” Kahilihiwa voice their contrasting views on whether or not children should be allowed into Kalaupapa. This is the third in a series of Long Story Short shows shot on location at Kalaupapa on Moloka’i.
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast at 11pm on Wednesday 1/27/10 and at 3pm on Sunday 1/31/10.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/longstory.php
Series Title: Independent Lens
Program Title: Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/26/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This film takes an in-depth look at machismo in rap music and hip-hop culture - where creative genius, poetic beauty and mad beats collide with misogyny, violence and homophobia.
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/
Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, January 27, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/27/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/leahey.php
Series Title: PBS Hawaii Presents
Program Title: Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/28/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In 1965, Patsy Mink became the first Asian American woman
and woman of color in the United States Congress. Seven years later, she ran
for the
Series Title: Rick
Steves'
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/28/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Using
Series Title: Globe Trekker
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/28/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Host Christina Chang begins her Greek idylls in
Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: Keali'i Reichel (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/1/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Since his 1994 Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning debut album,
“Kawaipunahele,” Keali‘i Reichel has established himself as one of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/namele.php
Series Title: Antiques Roadshow
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/1/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In
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Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: Corbett Kalama
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/2/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast at 3pm on Sunday 2/7/10.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/longstory.php
Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, February 3, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/3/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/leahey.php
Series Title: PBS Hawaii Presents
Program Title: Black Grace: From Cannon's Creek to Jacob's Pillow (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/4/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Black Grace, a dance troupe of Maori and Pacific Islander
men, rises from a small town in
Series Title: Rick
Steves
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/4/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Where Europe comes face to face with Asia, we’ll explore the
fascinating, multilayered city of
Series Title: Globe Trekker
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/4/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Host Ian Wright travels to this country of stark desert,
high mountain ranges and some of the most richly cultured cities in the world,
beginning his journey in the
Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: Kaumakaiwa Lopaka Kamaka’ole & Kainani Kahaunaele (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/8/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NA MELE presents two rising stars in Hawaiian Music: Kainani Kahaunaele and Kaumakaiwa Lopaka Kanaka’ole. Hawaiian language instructor Kahaunaele’s powerful voice and original compositions have served as a focal point for her research into haku mele. Kanaka’ole, the heir to a family musical legacy, combines traditional Hawaiian instruments and songs into energy-filled productions that expand the definition of Hawaiian music.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/namele.php
Series Title: Antiques Roadshow
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/8/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Where better for ANTIQUES ROADSHOW and appraiser Kevin
Zavian to dive into the subject of pearls than at Dock’s Oyster House in
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/index.html
Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: DeSoto Brown
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/1/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
DeSoto Brown is a lifetime collector and Hawaiian historian
who has the perfect job for someone with a passion for preserving the
past: he is the Collections Manager at
the Bishop Museum Archives. Descended
from famous 19th century Hawaiian historian and writer John Papa I’i, DeSoto
surrounds himself with personal and political possessions from Hawaiian Ali’i,
as well as stacks of other materials representing
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast at 11pm on Wednesday 2/10/10 and at 3pm on Sunday 2/14/10.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/longstory.php
Series Title: Independent Lens
Program Title: P-Star Rising
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/9/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
At age nine, Priscilla, a precocious little girl, tells her
single-father, Jesse, “I am going to become a rapper and fulfill your dreams of
succeeding in the music business.” Moved by Priscilla’s, or P-Star’s, passion
and impressed with her talent and charisma, he begins to teach her all he knows
about rapping. Suddenly, this father-daughter duo goes from a one-bedroom
shelter in
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/
Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, February 10, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/10/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/leahey.php
Series Title:
Faces of
Program Title: Our American Stories
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/10/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
What made
Episode one explores the dynamic and shifting relationship
Series Title: In Performance at the White House
Program Title: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/11/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
President and Mrs. Obama host a concert in the White House East Room in honor of Black History Month. The music special will include Natalie Cole, Bob Dylan, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Smokey Robinson, Seal, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Yolanda Adams, Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon and the Howard University Choir perform. Morgan Freeman and Queen Latifah host.
Series Title: Rick
Steves'
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/11/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
As he’s done with previous programs on
Series Title: Globe Trekker
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/11/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Host Alex Riley explores the glorious
Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: Haunani Apoliana and Ku'uipo Kumukahi (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/15/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Multiple Hoku Award-winners Haunani Apoliona and Ku’uipo Kumukahi present classic Hawaiian songs in both solo and duet performances.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/longstory.php
Series Title: Antiques Roadshow
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/15/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW’s visit to
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Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: Ben Cayetano, Part 1 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/16/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
In the first of a two-part Long Story Short, Ben Cayetano talks about growing up in Kalihi and a past only recently revealed in his self-titled memoir. He talks openly about being raised by his stepfather and how he discovered, yet never discussed, the truth of his birth. Looking back, Ben shares with Leslie how personal encounters with ethnic discrimination and other early experiences informed the important decisions of his life, and led eventually to a career driven by his desire to advocate for social justice.
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast at 11pm on Wednesday, February 17 and 4pm on Sunday, February 21.
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/longstory.php
Series Title: Independent Lens
Program Title: Mine/Home
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/16/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This is the poignant and powerful story of animals left
behind during Katrina and of the struggles of hurricane victims to reunite with
their beloved pets. A meditation on the essential bond between humans and
animals, “Mine” is an equally compelling story of race and class — and the power
of compassion — in contemporary
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/
Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, February 17, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/17/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/leahey.php
Series Title:
Faces of
Program Title: Becoming American
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/17/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
What made
Episode two explores the many journeys to becoming American
that defined the “Century of Immigration” (1820s-1924) and transformed the
Series Title: PBS Hawaii Presents
Program Title: Jack Hall: His Life and Times (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/18/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Produced by the Center for Labor Education and Research
(CLEAR),
Compelling interviews include those with Hall's family,
friends, politicians, members of the early years of labor organizing in
Series Title: Rick
Steves'
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/18/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Series Title: Globe Trekker
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/18/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Host Neil Gibson begins his trip in
Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: Na Palapalai (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/22/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Hoku Award-winning high energy trio Na Palapalai brings their falsetto style of Hawaiian music to the PBS Hawaii Studios in Manoa in this special encore presentation.
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Series Title: Antiques Roadshow
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/22/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In
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Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: Ben Cayetano, Part 2 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/23/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
In the second of a two-part interview, Ben Cayetano explains how his desire to serve a greater public led to nearly thirty years in public office. With his trademark candor, he reveals how his priority, which put the people before personal gain, was often at odds with how the game of politics is played. He speaks frankly about his disdain for political quid pro quo, and how and why he believes it plays an even larger part of the landscape today.
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast at 11pm on Wednesday, February 24 and at 4pm on Sunday, February 28.
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Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, February 24, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/24/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
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Series Title:
Faces of
Program Title: Making
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/24/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
What made
Episode three tells the story of the peopling of the New
World, how land came to define the settling and identity of
Series Title: PBS Hawaii Presents
Program Title: Pidgin: The Voice of
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/25/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Born on sugar plantations and spoken by more than half of
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Series Title: Rick
Steves'
Program Title: Little
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/25/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Don’t blink as we blitz through Europe’s tiniest countries:
Series Title: Globe Trekker
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/25/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Host Justine Shapiro’s adventure starts in Joshua Tree
National Park and then heads to
Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: Melveen Leed (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/1/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Singer Melveen Leed is joined by her hula dancer daughter
Kaaikaula Naluai in our PBS Hawaii studios in Manoa. Best known for
contemporary Hawaiian, jazz, and country,
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Series Title: Antiques Roadshow
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 3/1/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In
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Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: Layla Dedrick
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/2/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, March 3 at 11pm, and on Sunday, March 7 at 4pm.
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Series Title: Independent Lens
Program Title: The Eyes of Me
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/2/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This is an up-close look at four teens who have lost their sight. The film follows their struggles to fit in, prepare for college and live independently. It’s an extraordinary peek into the world of blind teenagers where crossing an intersection, cooking a meal or navigating unfamiliar areas can be a challenge that sighted viewers never consider.
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Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/3/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
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Series Title:
Faces of
Program Title: Know Thyself
Distributor: WNET
Date: 3/3/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
What made
Episode four takes up the ancestor search where the historical record leaves off and links the guests’ distinctive family histories to the broader history of “the family of man.” Combining the documented stories of some of the guests’ last known ancestors with DNA evidence, the series travels backward through time to reveal both distant relatives and surprising shared ancestral connections. Elizabeth Alexander learns that she is a direct descendent of Charlemagne and that her paternal roots are not only European, but Jewish. Meryl Streep and Mike Nichols discover that they are distant cousins, as do Yo-Yo Ma and Eva Longoria. Interwoven with these stories and others is the journey of the host, Henry Louis Gates, as he, his father and brother undertake a historic project to have their entire genomes mapped, thereby learning everything they possibly can about their own family. This episode offers a compelling and thought-provoking meditation on the importance of ancestry, the meaning of family and the role of both in creating identity.
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Series Title: PBS Hawaii Presents
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/4/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This documentary focuses on
Series Title: PBS Hawaii Presents
Program Title: Heart Strings: The Story of the Kamaka Ukulele (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/4/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For nearly 100 years, from their tiny shop in
Series Title: Rick
Steves'
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/4/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
The thriving capital of
Series Title: Globe Trekker
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/4/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On the historic
Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: George Kahumoku (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/8/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
One of Hawaii’s most celebrated slack key guitar players, George Kahumoku, appears on NA MELE to play a selection of songs including: “36 Mile Marker,” “Ho‘okupa,” and “Hi‘ilawe.”
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Series Title: The
Priests in Concert at
Program Title: MONDAY, March 8, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/8/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
The Priests, three clergymen who became a worldwide singing
phenomenon, perform a special concert at the historic Metropolitan Cathedral of
Christ the King in
Series Title: Michael Bolton Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Program Title: MONDAY, March 8, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/8/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
He’s sold more than 53 million records and sung with
everyone from Luciano Pavarotti and B.B. King to Lady Gaga and Kanye West. Now
Michael Bolton takes viewers on a spectacular grand tour of his music at
Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: Puakea Nogelmeier (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/9/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
A year out of high school, Marvin Nogelmeier arrived in
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Wednesday March 10 at 11pm and on Sunday March 14 at 4pm.
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Series Title: Rounder Records 40th Anniversary Special
Program Title: TUESDAY, March 9, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/9/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Filmed in October 2009 at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, this
concert is a celebration of Rounder Records’ 40 years in the music industry and
features Grammy® winning Rounder artists Alison Krauss & Union Station
featuring Jerry Douglas, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bela Fleck and Irma Thomas
along with musical host Minnie Driver and special guests Nathan & the
Zydeco Cha Chas and jazz/R&B pianist Henry Butler. The special also
includes select performances from Steve Martin’s show at the Ryman Auditorium
in
Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 10, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/10/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
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Series Title: Rick Steves’ Mediterranean Mosaic
Program Title: THURSDAY, March 11, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/11/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
In his latest pledge event, travel expert Rick Steves shares
his extensive knowledge of European history and culture as he winds his way
through southern
Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: Dennis & David Kamakahi; Martin Pahinui; George Kuo (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/15/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This unique jam session features George Kuo, Martin Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi, and David Kamakahi. The musicians play solos, duets and ensemble numbers, including “Pu’u Anahalu” and “Hi’ilawe.”
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Series Title: The Best of Daniel O’Donnell on Film
Program Title: MONDAY, March 15, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/15/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
This musical retrospective showcases two decades of singer Daniel O’Donnell’s career highlights, including many videos never before televised. The special captures the artistic growth and succession of musical genres that the Irish sensation has mastered.
Series Title: Benise: The Spanish Guitar
Program Title: MONDAY, March 15, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/15/2010 11:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Dubbed “The Latin Riverdance,” this show, spearheaded by flamenco guitarist Benise, combines soaring music, sumptuous production values and an epic tale that transports the audience to exotic places with video, new songs and an ever-changing set. Armed with his instrument and a world-class band of musicians, Benise pushes the boundaries of traditional flamenco and Spanish guitar. The program features guest performances by “American Idol” finalist Kimberly Locke, vocalist Giorgia Fumanti, and the Los Angeles Gospel Choir.
Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: Puakea Nogelmeier on the Hawaiian Language
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/16/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
In part two of her interview with the Hawaiian language
scholar,
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, March 17 at 11pm, and on Sunday, March 21 at 4pm.
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Series Title: The T.A.M.I. Show – Rock’n’Roll’s First Concert Film
Program Title: TUESDAY, March 16, 2010 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/16/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Filmed just eight months after the Beatles appeared on
"The Ed Sullivan Show," THE T.A.M.I. SHOW, short for Teen Age Music
International, introduced rock 'n' soul youth culture to
Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/17/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
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Series Title: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: An Irish Parade of Stars
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/17/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
This nostalgic journey back to the 1950s and 1960s presents
long-unseen footage of beloved performers singing some of the greatest songs
from and inspired by
Series Title: Celtic Thunder – It’s Entertainment!
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/17/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Celtic Thunder, a group of five Celtic male vocalists, undertakes a musical review that spans six decades and will delight audiences, whether through the nostalgia of classics such as “Standing on the Corner” or the band’s unique take on contemporary numbers such as U2’s “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.”
Series Title: Ed Slott's Stay Rich for Life
Program Title: THURSDAY, March 18, 2010 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/18/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Renowned tax advisor and personal finance author Ed Slott,
CPA, offers Baby Boomers – and anyone who wants to retire on their own terms
despite
Series Title: Globe Trekker
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/18/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Host Megan McCormick begins her journey in the beautiful
Series Title: Magic Na Mele Moments
Program Title: PBS Hawaii
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/22/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
PBS Hawaii celebrates standout moments from the Na Mele: Traditions In Hawaiian Song series—moments that capture the beauty and essence of what Hawaiian music is all about. Featured are knock-out performances by Ledward Kaapana and Mike Kaawa from the Waimea ‘Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar special; classic hula by Kanoe Miller and Debbie Nakanelua at the timeless setting of Halekulani’s House Without A Key; singer and kumu hula Tony Conjugacion accompanying some of the grand ladies of hula; and Robert Cazimero playing piano and singing with the likes of Emma Veary, Nina Keali’iwahamana, and Marlene Sai. These “chicken skin” moments are sure to warm the hearts of Hawaiian music aficionados and newcomers alike.
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Series Title: Pat Boone: Love Letters in the Sands of Time
Program Title: MONDAY, March 22, 2010 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/22/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
During the 1950s, one performer challenged Elvis Presley in chart-topping hits — Pat Boone. Instantly recognizable for his silky, smooth singing voice, charming good looks and iconic white bucks, Boone had 38 top 40 hits, starred in movies, became a best-selling author and, from 1957 to 1961, hosted “The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom,” a weekly network television musical variety show. Boone stars in his first PBS special, featuring memorable performances from that hit series. Performers include Mel Torme, the Mills Brothers, Frankie Avalon, Johnny Mathis, Connie Francis, Count Basie and Nat “King” Cole.
Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: The Maunakea-Forths (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/23/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Kukui and Gary Maunakea-Forth created MA’O Organic Farms with the belief that developing self-sufficiency would not only stimulate economic development, but provide opportunities for Waianae youth through reinforcing the value of aloha ‘aina. They talk to Leslie about how it all began, their successes, and how farming can help heal a community by reconnecting it to its culture.
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Sunday, March 28 at 4pm.
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Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/24/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
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Series Title: Great Performances
Program Title: Dance In
Distributor: WNET
Date: 3/24/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
A “ballet in sneakers”, choreographed by the legendary
Jerome Robbins in 1958, NY Export: Opus Jazz was a breakout success in its day,
complete with a world tour and a broadcast on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Set to an
evocative jazz score by Robert Prince with original abstract urban sets
designed by Ben Shahn, the five movements blend ballet, jazz and ballroom with
Latin, African and American rhythms to create a style that remains expressive,
sensual and contemporary. Yet Opus Jazz has been infrequently performed by
ballet companies since its debut, and never adapted for film. Co-conceived and
produced by New York City Ballet principal dancers
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Series Title: Great Performances at the Met
Program Title: Les Contes d’Hoffmann
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/24/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 180
Description:
Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher (Lincoln Center Theater’s South Pacific) directs this new production, returning after the triumph of his Met Barber of Seville. Jacques Offenbach’s fictionalized take on the life and loves of the German Romantic writer E.T.A. Hoffmann is a fascinating psychological journey. Met music director James Levine conducts Joseph Calleja in the tour-de-force title role. Anna Netrebko is the tragic Antonia and Alan Held sings the demonic four villains.
Series Title: Roadtrip Nation
Program Title: Season 6, Episode 1
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/25/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Three young Americans fly to
Series Title: Globe Trekker
Program Title: The Balkans (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/25/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Host Zay Harding begins his travels in Kosovo, where he
dances with a local Albanian band and visits Gazimestan, the site of a 500
year-old battle but which is currently patrolled by UN troops since the Serbian
withdrawal. He moves on to
Series Title: Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Program Title: Jerry Santos and Friends (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/29/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jerry Santos, a leader in Hawaiian music since the “Hawaiian
Renaissance” of the 1970’s, performs solo and in a trio with his long time
bassist Wally Suenaga and ukulele whiz Bryan Tolentino. Included are several of
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Series Title: Antiques Roadshow
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/29/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Host Mark L. Walberg meets appraiser Kathleen Bailey at
Series Title: Long
Story Short with
Program Title: Leona Rocha Wilson
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/30/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Sunday, April 4th at 4pm.
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Series Title: Leahey & Leahey
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 31, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/31/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
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Series Title: American Masters
Program Title: I.M. Pei: Building
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/31/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Noted architect I.M. Pei, who left his native
Series Title: The Street Stops Here
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 31, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/31/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
This documentary tells the story of the nation's best high
school basketball coach, Bob Hurley, Sr.
In his 36 years at St. Anthony's, he's won 23 state titles, three
national championships with 957 career wins.
The film reveals the coach's life-long struggle to inspire and motivate
those around him to keep the doors open at a poor, inner-city
News & Public Affairs:
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 1, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/1/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Following a week in which militant attacks killed seven CIA
operatives in
REPORT
News Wrap: Zero
In other news, December was the first month in the nearly seven-year long Iraq war without a U.S. combat death, and the U.K. launched a review of airport security in the wake of the failed plane bombing over Detroit on Christmas Day.
ANALYSIS
Economy May Hold Hopeful Signals for New Year
In terms of the economy, it's good riddance to 2009. As for 2010, Ray Suarez speaks with a panel of experts about reasons for hopes and fears in the new year.
ANALYSIS
Shields and Brooks Examine Security Debate, Politics in 2010
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the stories
of the week, including the political fallout from the failed attempt to blow up
a
REPORT
Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 1, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/1/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
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Series Title: NOW on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 1, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/1/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 1, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/1/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, January 4, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/4/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
The fallout from the failed attempt to attack an airliner
bound for
REPORT
News Wrap: 5 Americans Held in
In other news, five U.S. men detained in Pakistan for their alleged terrorist ties have denied charges against them, and Iraq's prime minister said he would seek punishment for five American security contractors accused of killing 14 civilians in Baghdad in 2007.
ANALYSIS
Years After Attack on USS Cole, Focus Back on
More than nine years since a suicide attack off the coast of
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
In
REPORT
Alvin Ailey Troupe Celebrates Longtime Choreographer's Last Dance
After more than 20 years at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, director Judith Jamison is preparing to step down. In a profile by Jeffrey Brown, Jamison discusses how a mantra of "pray, prepare, and proceed" had guided her both on and off the dance floor.
ANALYSIS
After Banner Decade, Peering in on the Future of Technology
After looking back at technological advancements during the last decade, Ray Suarez talks to an expert panel about how technology may shape our lives in the next ten years.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, January 5, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/5/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Obama:
President Obama said Tuesday the
ANALYSIS
Obama: Intelligence Failures Allowed Attempted Plane Attack
President Obama told
REPORTS
News Wrap:
In other news Tuesday, the
REPORT
Attack on CIA in
The suicide bomber who killed seven CIA officers in
REPORT
Hidden Lens: Inside National Geographic's Photo Vault
Jeffrey Brown visits National Geographic's vault of more than 11.5 million images spanning more than a century of photography and illustration.
ANALYSIS
Will 2010 Bring a New Recession?
Stocks are making gains, but new jobs remain elusive. Judy Woodruff asks a panel of experts whether 2010 will be a year of economic recovery, or merely the start of a double-dip recession.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, January 6, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/6/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Senate Retirements Hint at Shifting Political Landscape
Two veteran Democratic senators will not be coming back
after this year. Sen. Chris Dodd of
REPORT
News Wrap: Grand Jury Indicts Amdulmutallab for Airline Plot
In other news, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was charged in his
failed plot to blow up Flight 253 on Christmas, and
ANALYSIS
Obama Faces Test Amid National Security Crisis
It's been 13 days since the attempted attack on a
REPORT
Across
Jonathon Rugman of Independent Television News reports from
the capital of
ANALYSIS
President Obama has made closing
ANALYSIS
From Broadway to the Beltway, Rocco Landesman Fights for the Arts
Rocco Landesman is known as the producer who brought hits
such as "Angels in
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, January 7, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/7/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Obama Orders Intelligence Revamp; Says 'Buck Stops with Me'
President Obama on Thursday outlined the intelligence missteps that failed to prevent an attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day, saying that while the incident was a systemic failure, "ultimately the buck stops with me."
ANALYSIS
Obama Details Intelligence Lapses Around Botched Attack
President Obama took responsibility for the systemic failures that allowed a terror suspect to board a plane with an explosive, saying in a statement "the buck stops with me." Jim Lehrer talks to counter-terrorism experts and lawmakers for reaction.
REPORT
News Wrap: Airline Incident in
In other news, another airline security incident occurred in
ANALYSIS
Foul Play: New Questions Arise on Violence Among Athletes
A day after star basketball player Gilbert Arenas was suspended by the NBA for bringing hand guns into a team locker room, Jeffrey Brown examines violence and professional athletics.
REPORT
With H1N1 Vaccine Now Abundant, Flu Fears Ease
With the H1N1 vaccine no longer in short supply, the crowds that once lined clinics nationwide are now gone. But has the rush to get vaccinated slowed too soon? Ray Suarez reports.
CONVERSATION
Examining the 'Life and Constitution' of Antonin Scalia
Gwen Ifill speaks with author Joan Biskupic about her new biography, "American Original: The Life and Constitution of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia."
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: Swine and Seasonal Flu
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/7/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The H1N1 virus was the health story of 2009. Now that the swine flu vaccine has arrived in
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Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 8, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/8/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Jobless Rate Holds Steady, Dashing Hopes for Speedy Recovery
The
REPORT
News Wrap: Stocks Muted on Weak Job Numbers
In other news, stocks rose slightly Friday despite news that
the economy shed 85,000 jobs in December, and the FBI arrested two men
suspected of planning terror attacks in
UPDATE
Nigerian Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Airline Plot
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the 23-year-old Nigerian man
accused of attempting to blow up a
ANALYSIS
Airline Plot Exposes Issues With Intelligence Analysis
The November attack on
REPORT
Job Growth Stalls as Economic Outlook Remains Murky
The unemployment rate held steady at 10 percent in December,
according to new figures released Friday. As part of his continuing series of
reports on making sense of the economy, Paul Solman travels to
ANALYSIS
Shields and Brooks Weigh Obama's 'Measured' Security Review
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the
top stories of the past week, including President Obama's review of
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 8, 2010
Distributor: WETA
Date: 1/8/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
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Series Title: NOW on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 8, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/8/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
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Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 8, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/8/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
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Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 8, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/8/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: Swine and Seasonal Flu
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/8/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The H1N1 virus was the health story of 2009. Now that the swine flu vaccine has arrived in
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Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, January 11, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/11/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Same-Sex Marriage
REPORT
News Wrap: Harry Reid Defends Record on Race
In other news, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid apologized
for making controversial remarks regarding President Obama's race in 2008, and
three
ANALYSIS
Democrats Wrangle Over Taxing 'Cadillac' Insurance Plans
Gwen Ifill speaks with economists about the ongoing debate over taxing so-called "Cadillac" health care insurance plans.
ANALYSIS
Is It a Right to Confront Your Accuser in Court?
The Supreme Court is revisiting a clause about confrontation in the courtroom. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Review explains what is behind the debate.
ANALYSIS
Once Again, NBC to Reshuffle Nightime Lineup
NBC plans to reshuffle its late night programming by pushing Jay Leno's show back to 11:30 p.m. Jeffrey Brown explores how the move will affect viewers and networks.
REPORT
Despite Years of Crushing Poverty, Hope Grows in
In the next installment of a series on fragile states,
special correspondent Kira Kay reports on
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, January 12, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/12/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
7.0 Earthquake, Aftershocks Rip Through
A 7.0 earthquake tore through the impoverished Caribbean
nation of
ANALYSIS
Obama Administration Eyes Tax Hikes for Bailout Banks
Word trickled down that the federal government will impose tax hikes on major financial institutions. Judy Woodruff speaks with experts about what this could mean for the economy.
REPORT
News Wrap: Major Earthquake Strikes
In other news, a major earthquake and aftershocks struck
REPORT
States Grapple with Tight Budgets, Growing Deficits
As legislators return to work after the holidays, a troubling picture is emerging in almost every state in the nation. Budget woes and big deficits will mean tough decisions for lawmakers. Jeffrey Brown reports.
ANALYSIS
Gwen Ifill looks at how
CONVERSATION
Poet Philip Levine Recalls Life at the Factory
Jeffrey Brown profiles Philip Levine, a former auto worker who became a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet.
ANALYSIS
Former 'Home Run King' Admits Steroid Use, Reignites Scandal in Pro Sports
Mark McGwire admitted Monday to using steroids when he broke Major League Baseball's home run record in 1998. Kwame Holman updates the story on drug use among athletes.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, January 13, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/13/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
One day after a devastating 7.0 earthquake struck
REPORT
In
Hari Sreenivasan speaks with journalist Ansel Herz who has
lived in
REPORT
Medical Aid Unable to Reach Many Earthquake Victims
Gwen Ifill speaks with two guests about the logistical
challenges of getting medical care and other aid to quake victims in
REPORT
U.N.: Humanitarian Response Will be Swift
Jim Lehrer speaks with United Nations Undersecretary-General
John Holmes, who is in charge of humanitarian affairs, about the U.N. plan to
help
REPORT
Margaret Warner explores how international groups are
mobilizing emergency help for
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news, four American troops were killed in
REPORT
Congress Presses Bankers for Answers About Meltdown
Bankers from the nation's top financial institutions faced tough questions Wednesday from Congress, which has been investigating what led to the financial collapse and what role banks played. Kwame Holman reports.
ANALYSIS
Google's Threats to Leave
Internet giant Google said Wednesday that censorship efforts
contributed to the company's threat to pull its business out of
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, January 14, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/14/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Desperation Mounts in
On the second day after the devastating earthquake in
ANALYSIS
Haitians Start Burials, But Basic Needs Still Lacking
Judy Woodruff gets on-the-ground reports from Tony Winton, a broadcast reporter for the Associated Press, and Bob Poff, divisional director of disaster services for the Salvation Army.
ANALYSIS
Quake Victims Struggle to Find Clean Water
Hari Sreenivasan gets a report from Matthew Marek, head of
programs for the Red Cross in
REPORT
Just as
REPORT
Jim Lehrer speaks with former President Bill Clinton about
the
REPORT
Global Humanitarian Response Critical to
The death toll in
REPORT
In
Ray Suarez takes a look at Haitians living in the
REPORT
News Wrap: Deal Reached on Taxing 'Cadillac' Plans
In other news, President Obama and union leaders reached an
agreement on taxing high-cost health care plans, and a suicide bomber killed 20
people in
ANALYSIS
Big Banks Brace for Major Tax Hike
President Obama announced Thursday plans to tax the nation's biggest banks to recoup TARP costs. But not everyone thinks this is such a great idea.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: Legislative Preview
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/14/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The 2010 Hawaii State Legislature is about to convene its
session with the daunting task of balancing the state budget. Dan Boylan moderates a preview of the
upcoming session with Senator Russell Kokubun; House Finance Committee Chairman
Rep. Marcus Oshiro;
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 15, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/15/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Staggering Death Toll Continues to Climb in
The scene in
REPORT
Many Americans Among Dead, Missing in
Up to 50,000 Americans live in
REPORT
Kwame Holman reports on how the United States is responding to help Haiti, and then Jeffrey Brown talks to a Los Angeles Times reporter about international efforts on the ground.
REPORT
U.N. Undersecretary-General Alain Le Roy discusses the
9,000-person U.N. force in
REPORT
Ambassador: 'We're Going to Have Some Order in
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news, an independent report blamed several military
officers for failing to prevent the
REPORT
In
ANALYSIS
Shields and Brooks Examine
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the
week's news, including the tight Senate race in
REPORT
In
A look at some of the sights and sounds of the massive
earthquake that pummeled
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 15, 2010
Distributor: WETA
Date: 1/15/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/
Series Title: NOW on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 15, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/15/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
http://www.pbs.org/now/
Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 15, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/15/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 15, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/15/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: Legislative Preview (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/15/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The 2010 Hawaii State Legislature is about to convene its
session with the daunting task of balancing the state budget. Dan Boylan moderates a preview of the
upcoming session with Senator Russell Kokubun; House Finance Committee Chairman
Rep. Marcus Oshiro;
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, January 18, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/18/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Six Days Without Sunlight: Woman Survives in Bank's Rubble
The arrival of fresh aid was a welcome sight in
REPORT
Aid Groups Look to Break up Bottlenecks After Haiti Quake
While 7,000
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Relief Effort Improves in
In an interview with Jeffrey Brown, U.S. Ambassador to Haiti
Kenneth Merten discusses the pace of the relief effort in earthquake-ravaged
REPORT
Texting for Charity: Cell Phone Users Sending Relief for
In just five days, the Red Cross has raised more than $21
million for the relief effort in
REPORT
News Wrap: Americans Jailed in
In other news, five American Muslims jailed in
REPORT
The Afghan capital was paralyzed for hours Monday as
militants laid siege to
ANALYSIS
Democrats on Edge as
President Obama traveled to
CONVERSATION
From 'Dark Days' to 'Bright Nights,' Reexamining the Civil Rights Era
In observance of Martin Luther King Day, Ray Suarez speaks with historian Peniel Joseph about his new book "Dark Days, Bright Nights: From Black Power to Barack Obama."
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, January 19, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/19/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Security Challenges Plague Aid Effort's Growth in
More much-needed aid arrived in
REPORT
As
At one hospital just across from the
ANALYSIS
Lessons Emerge from Quake Relief Effort in
One week after the devastating earthquake that rocked
ANALYSIS
U.S Military Plays High-Profile Role in
Some 800 U.S. Marines arrived in
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news, the vacant Senate seat in
REPORT
Race for Education Funding Poses a Test for States
Billions of dollars are about to come available in new federal education spending, pitting states against one another for a piece of the pie. John Merrow reports.
ANALYSIS
One Year In, a Closer Look at the Obama Presidency
As the one year anniversary of President Barack Obama's Inauguration arrives, Jeffrey Brown speaks with a panel of experts about how the president has performed so far in the Oval Office and the challenges that remain ahead.
ANALYSIS
Viewing Obama from his Ancestral
One year into the Obama presidency, Tristan McConnell of the
international news Web site Global Post looks at mixed feelings toward Barack
Obama in
Series Title: Frontline
Program Title: A Death in
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/19/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
At the height of the protests following
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/
Series Title: Independent Lens
Program Title: Copyright Criminals
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/19/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Computers, software and even cell phones have radically altered our relationship to mass culture and technology, providing consumers with the tools to become producers, or “remixers,” of their own media. But long before everyday people began posting their video mash-ups on the Web, hip-hop musicians perfected the art of audio montage through a technique they called sampling. This documentary examines the creative and commercial value of music sampling, including the ongoing debates about artistic expression, copyright law and (of course) money.
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, January 20, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/20/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Brown's Senate Victory Endangers Democrats' Agenda
Democrats are scrambling after Republican Scott Brown upset
the Democratic attorney general for the remainder of Ted Kennedy's Senate term.
For more on the implications in
REPORT
News Wrap: Intel Chief Accepts Blame for Flight 253 Bomb Attempt
In other news, the nation's intelligence chief admitted to
making mistakes that led to the attempted bombing of a flight on Christmas Day,
and a suspect in Tuesday's mass
REPORT
Aftershock Rattles
A powerful 6.0 aftershock rippled through
REPORT
Aftershock Renews Fears For
Jon Snow of Independent Television News looks at the ongoing
relief efforts in
UPDATE
'Comfort' Hospital Ship Arrives to Bolster
Relief efforts were ramped up today in
ANALYSIS
New York Times Looks to Charge Online Readers, Again
The New York Times has decided to charge online readers a fee for accessing the newspaper's Web site, starting in 2011. Jeffrey Brown considers whether readers will actually pay for the service.
REPORT
After Christmas Bomb Plot, New Airport Screening Techniques Examined
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified
before Senators today that airport screening techniques are vital to protecting
the
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, January 21, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/21/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Supreme Court OKs Corporate Campaign Contributions
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed 20 years of restrictions on corporate campaign contributions. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal explains the controversial ruling and how it will likely affect future political campaigns.
ANALYSIS
Supreme Court Ruling Could Reshape Political Landscape
Reactions to the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of corporate campaign contributions varied from disappointment on the Democrats' side to excitement from some Republicans. Jim Lehrer talks to analysts about how the ruling will change campaign finance.
REPORT
News Wrap: Senate's Reform Bill Won't Pass House, Warns Pelosi
In other news, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned that the Senate health care bill is unlikely to succeed in the House unless significantly altered, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Internet companies to resist censorship worldwide.
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Geithner: Banks with 'Privilege' of Borrowing from
President Obama moved to impose new restrictions on banks aimed to discourage the kind of risky behavior that led to the financial collapse. Judy Woodruff speaks with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner about the president's proposals.
REPORT
Are Bank Restrictions Enough to Prevent Another Recession?
Judy Woodruff speaks with Rep. Scott Garrett, R-N.J., about the proposed restrictions on the nation's financial institutions and how this will affect consumers and the economy.
REPORT
Hunger, Disease Threaten Aid Efforts in
Aid workers' ranks are swiftly growing in
REPORT
In
Margaret Warner talks to Martin Smith of Frontline about
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: The Future of Education: Multi-media
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/21/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On this week’s Insights, the panel discusses the growing importance
of multimedia technology in schools for the 21st century. Managing Editor
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Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 22, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/22/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
In Search of Shelter, Haitians Flee
Haitian officials reported that some 200,000 people have
fled
REPORT
Ray Suarez reports from a hospital organized by the Pan
American Health Organization in the
REPORT
News Wrap: Biden Visits
In other news, Vice President Joe Biden arrived in
ANALYSIS
Economic Woes Raise Questions on Bernanke
David Wessel of the Wall Street Journal explains how the
ANALYSIS
Shields, Brooks on Political Shakeup for Democrats
Columnist Mark Shields, David Brooks break down the news of
the week, including the outcome of the
REPORT
ANALYSIS
Internet Restrictions Highlight Political, Cultural Divides
On the heels of a U.S.-China dispute on Internet freedom, Jeffrey Brown speaks with democracy and media experts about the debate over how countries monitor -- and sometimes restrict -- access to the Internet.
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 22, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/22/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/
Series Title: NOW on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 22, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/22/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
http://www.pbs.org/now/
Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 22, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/22/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, January 22, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/22/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: The Future of Education: Multi-media (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/22/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On this week’s Insights, the panel discusses the growing
importance of multimedia technology in schools for the 21st century. Managing
Editor
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, January 25, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/25/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Obama Looks to 'Reestablish' Economic Security
President Obama is expected to pay particular attention to
the needs of middle-class voters in Wednesday's State of the
REPORT
News Wrap: 90 Killed in Ethiopian Airlines Crash
In other news, 90 people were killed when an Ethiopian
airliner crashed just off the coast of
REPORT
Two Weeks Later, Many Haitians Still Waiting for Aid
Kwame Holman updates the situation in
REPORT
Delivery of Aid Remains the U.N.'s Toughest Job in
Ray Suarez talks to the United Nations' deputy special envoy
to
ANALYSIS
Experts Ask: How Strong Is Al-Qaida?
The first in a series about the evolving nature of al-Qaida, Margaret Warner speaks with a former CIA staffer about the terror group's influence.
REPORT
Carp Invade, Threaten
Tom Bearden looks at how some Midwestern states are battling
the threat of carp overpopulation, which is damaging the
REPORT
'Sound Tracks' Explores Music and Journalism
An excerpt from the PBS program "Sound Tracks," which explores the bridging of journalism and music around the world.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, January 26, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/26/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Could a 3-Year Spending Freeze Help the
President Obama prepared to announce a proposal to freeze all non-defense spending over the next three years. Judy Woodruff speaks with the top Democrat and Republican from the Senate Budget Committee for more.
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news, a suicide bomber killed 22 people and injured
80 others at a police crime lab in
ANALYSIS
Democrats on Defensive for Former Obama, Biden Senate Seats
Gwen Ifill speaks with experts about the Senate races in
REPORT
Home Price Experts Give Take on Markets in
As part of his ongoing series, Making Sense of the economy,
Paul Solman takes a real estate tour in
REPORT
Rebuilding Health Care System Major Hurdle for
Ray Suarez reports on how Haitian and international medical teams are wrestling over whether to discharge earthquake victims who have been treated, but don't have homes where they could continue their recovery.
ANALYSIS
Report: 'F' for Obama Administration's Biological Attack Readiness
Margaret Warner speaks with former Senators Bob Graham and
Jim Talent about a new report that grades the
Series Title: Frontline
Program Title: The Card Game (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/26/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
As credit card companies face rising public anger, new
regulation from
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Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, January 27, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/27/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
State of the
With his poll numbers dipping, President Obama will look to use his first State of the Union address to reset the debate over his top priorities. Gwen Ifill speaks with White House adviser David Axelrod about the speech.
ANALYSIS
Shields and Brooks: Obama Must Aim for 'Consistency'
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks speak with Jim
Lehrer about the mood of the nation ahead of President Obama's first State of
the
REPORT
News Wrap: Davos Meeting Focuses on Big Banks
In other news, reigning in big banks led the agenda at the
annual economic forum in
UPDATE
In an unprecedented move caused by faulty gas pedals,
REPORT
Geithner Defends AIG Bailout at Fiery Hearing
Under fire from lawmakers Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner defended the bailout of insurance giant AIG as "in the best interests of the American people."
ANALYSIS
Unmasking Interest Rates, Honky-Tonk Style
In the latest installment in his series of reports making sense of financial news, Paul Solman explains how interest rates are set, with a little help from economic country musician Merle Hazard.
UPDATE
Two Weeks On, Most Haitians Still Lack Basics
Two weeks into the recovery effort in
UPDATE
State of the
Watch part one of President Barack Obama's 2010 State of the
Series Title: Tavis Smiley Reports
Program Title: One on One with Hillary Clinton
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/27/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In this program, Tavis Smiley travels and talks with
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about her first year as
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, January 29, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/29/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
As Obama Resets Message, Success May Hinge on Economy
In his first State of the Union, President Obama said he
plans to focus his second year in office on jobs, and renewed his call for more
civility in
REPORT
News Wrap: Bernanke Wins Second Term at Fed
In other news, the Senate approved Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Senate Democrats also voted to boost the federal debt ceiling by nearly $2 trillion.
REPORT
Fifteen Days Below Rubble: Final Quake Survivor in
Robert Moore of Independent Television News reports on the
dramatic rescue of a teenage girl in
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Since the collapse of the
REPORT
CONVERSATION
J.D. Salinger, American Literary Icon, Dies at 91
J.D. Salinger, the enigmatic American author best known for
his classic novel "Catcher in the
ANALYSIS
State of the
Watch part two of President Barack Obama's 2010 State of the Union address.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: State of the State
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/28/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On this week’s Insights, government officials respond to
Governor Linda Lingle’s State of the State Address on January 25, 2010. The
panel will include State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, House Speaker
Calvin Say, Senior Policy Advisor Linda Smith, and Minority Leader Lynn Finnegan.
Contributing editor Howard Dicus files his weekly “Everybody’s Business” report
on the state of
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Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, January 29, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/29/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Obama, GOP Confront Political Differences in Rare Debate
President Barack Obama and Congressional Republicans sparred over a range of policy issues Friday in a lively -- and rare -- no-holds-barred debate session. After a report on the exchange, Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, about the legislative road ahead.
REPORT
News Wrap: Economy's Growth Surprises, But Jobs Still Lag
In other news, the
ANALYSIS
Shields and Brooks on the Search for Bipartisanship
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the top stories of the past week, including President Obama's appearance at a House GOP retreat and why Republicans may have little incentive to reach across the aisle.
UPDATE
Officials Consider New Site for 9/11 Trial
Security fears and cost concerns have pushed the Obama administration to reconsider its plan to try the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks in federal court steps from Ground Zero.
REPORT
With Businesses Destroyed,
The realities of the
Series Title:
Program Title: THURSDAY, January 29, 2010
Distributor: WETA
Date: 1/29/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/
Series Title: Now on PBS
Program Title: THURSDAY, January 29, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/29/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
http://www.pbs.org/now/
Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: THURSDAY, January 29, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/29/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: THURSDAY, January 29, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/29/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: State of the State (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 1/29/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On this week’s Insights, government officials respond to
Governor Linda Lingle’s State of the State Address on January 25, 2010. The
panel will include State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, House Speaker
Calvin Say, Senior Policy Advisor Linda Smith, and Minority Leader Lynn
Finnegan. Contributing editor Howard Dicus files his weekly “Everybody’s
Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, February 1, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/1/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Obama Budget Fuels Debate Over Path to Slash Deficit
President Obama proposed a $3.8 trillion budget Monday, a plan that would boost spending for education and increase taxes on the wealthy. But the budget deficit would grow to more than 10 percent of GDP before seeking deficit trims. Gwen Ifill talks to analysts about the tensions between spending and deficit reduction.
REPORT
News Wrap: Suicide Blast Kills at Least 54 in
In other news Monday, a suicide bombing in
REPORT
REPORT
Detention of Americans in
Ten American missionaries have been detained in
UPDATE
With Parents Missing,
Jeffrey Brown talks to Mandalit del Barco of National Public
Radio in
REPORT
In the Weeds: Regulations Lag as Medical Marijuana Grows
Medical marijuana is booming in
CONVERSATION
In Hunt for al-Qaida, 'Lone Wolves' a Rising Threat
The leadership of al-Qaida is, by and large, on the run, says counter-terror expert Marc Sageman. Unfortunately, he tells Margaret Warner, more "lone wolves," such as the accused Christmas Day airplane bomber, have emerged as the new face of the terror threat.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, February 2, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/2/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Top Defense Officials Seek an End to 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates told a Senate panel Tuesday they would review how to end the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military.
REPORT
News Wrap: Christmas Day Plot Suspect Reportedly Cooperating with FBI
In other news Tuesday, the Nigerian man accused in the Christmas Day airliner attack is said to be cooperating with the FBI, and White House budget director Peter Orszag defended the administration's $3.8 trillion budget proposal on Capitol Hill.
ANALYSIS
Budget Cuts Launch Debate on NASA's Future
Rather than send a man back to the moon, President Obama's proposed budget calls for a far less expensive plan of encouraging private companies to build spacecrafts for NASA to rent. But veterans of the space agency's golden years fear the decision puts NASA on a path to mediocrity.
REPORT
In the wake of last month's horrifying earthquake, Port-au-Prince's hospitals are packed full of children with missing limbs. Emma Murphy of Independent Television News reports.
REPORT
In
Since last month's earthquake, there has been an exodus of
young children from
CONVERSATION
Are Big Banks Good for the Economy?
The Obama administration is trying to rein in big banks, but Robert Kelly, chief executive officer of Bank of New York, says that's a big mistake.
REPORT
Digital Nation: Exploring Technology's Impact on Society
In an excerpt from the PBS program "Frontline," Rachel Dreztin examines how our brains are being shaped by technology, how companies are spicing up conference calls with avatars and how advances in weaponry have reshaped war.
Series Title: Frontline
Program Title: Digital Nation
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/2/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Over a single generation, the Web and digital media have remade nearly every aspect of modern culture, transforming the way we work, learn and connect in ways that we're only beginning to understand. FRONTLINE producer Rachel Dretzin (“Growing Up Online”) teams up with one of the leading thinkers of the digital age, Douglas Rushkoff (“The Persuaders,” “Merchants of Cool”), to continue her exploration of life on the virtual frontier. The film is the product of a unique collaboration with visitors to the "Digital Nation" Web site, who for the past year have been able to react to the work in progress and post their own stories online. Dretzin and her team report from the front lines of digital culture — from love affairs blossoming in virtual worlds, to the thoroughly wired classrooms of the future, to military bases where the Air Force is fighting a new form of digital warfare. Along the way, they begin to map the critical ways that technology is transforming us, and what we may be learning about ourselves in the process.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, February 3, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/3/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Debate Reignites on Legal Rights of Terror Suspects
The suspect in the attempted Christmas Day bombing incident
is speaking to authorities again, but some lawmakers are worried the
administration's handling of the case poses a risk to national security. Jim
Lehrer speaks with experts about how the
REPORT
News Wrap: Another Bombing Kills 23 in
In other news Wednesday, a motorcycle bomb tore through a
crowd of pilgrims in
REPORT
Deaths in
Three
REPORT
ANALYSIS
Obama Jobs Push Focusing on Small Business
President Obama is looking to cut the nation's unemployment rate by offering more aid for small business, but a plan to borrow from TARP has some lawmakers balking.
REPORT
Away from
At military bases around the nation, performances of Greek drama are linking ancient and modern warriors in an understanding of war's pain and mental agony. Jeffrey Brown reports.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, February 4, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/4/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
As Senate Dynamic Shifts, a Test for Both Parties
Senate Democrats are looking to newly-seated Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., to reach across the aisle now that their 60-vote majority is gone. Brown's upset election has cast a new light on legislative tactics like the filibuster, and what they mean for the agenda on Capitol Hill.
REPORT
News Wrap: Stocks Plunge Ahead of January Jobs Report
In other news Thursday, stocks fell across the board on fears over the January unemployment report out Friday, and Senate Democrats announced plans to pass a jobs bill as early as next week.
REPORT
The bad news continues for
REPORT
REPORT
Stand-up Economist Finds the Light Side of a 'Dismal Science'
Economics isn't exactly a side-splitting discipline, but at
a recent economics convention in
Series Title: Insights of PBS Hawaii
Program Title: THURSDAY, February 4, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/4/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
A diverse panel including State Attorney General Mark
Bennett, The Honorable Walter Heen - OHA Trustee, and Jonathan Osorio, Ph.D -
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 5, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/5/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Jobless Rate Drops, but Fuller Recovery Still Appears Distant
The economy shed 20,000 jobs in January, but there were new hopes of economic growth as the nation's unemployment rate ticked down to 9.7 percent. Jim Lehrer speaks with a pair of experts about the latest numbers, as well as prospects in the labor market.
REPORT
News Wrap: Toyota President Apologizes for Recall
In other news Friday,
REPORT
Health Care Spending Continued Climb in 2009
Health care spending grew to 17 percent of the
CONVERSATION
Reagan Budget Chief Offers a 'Gunslinger' Defense of Obama's Bank Reforms
With President Obama pushing a bipartisan deal on reforming banking regulations, Paul Solman talks with David Stockman, former Reagan budget chief and Wall Street "gunslinger," about the proposal to tax banks on their size and amount of risk.
ANALYSIS
Shields and Brooks Assess Power Shift in Congress
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top stories of the past week, including a new power dynamic in the Senate, and efforts to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
REPORT
Understanding
Michele Voltaire Marcelin, an artist, poet, spoken word
performer and teacher, was born in
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 5, 2010
Distributor: WETA
Date: 2/5/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/
Series Title: Now on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 5, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/5/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
http://www.pbs.org/now/
Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 5, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/5/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 5, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/5/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: Insights of PBS Hawaii
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 5, 2010 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/5/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
A diverse panel including State Attorney General Mark
Bennett, The Honorable Walter Heen - OHA Trustee, and Jonathan Osorio, Ph.D -
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 8, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/8/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Obama Looks to Bipartisan
From left to right, the national political scene was buzzing on Monday. Developments included President Obama's latest appeal for bipartisanship and Sarah Palin's latest turn on the national stage. Gwen Ifill talks to the Hotline's Amy Walter for insight.
REPORT
News Wrap: Rep. John Murtha of
In other news Monday, Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., died at the age of 77, and the nation's capital and much of the Mid-Atlantic remained snowbound in the wake of a weekend blizzard.
ANALYSIS
Aid Groups in
With conditions on the ground ripe for a disease outbreak,
aid groups in
ANALYSIS
In
Nearly a month after the earthquake in
REPORT
'Checklist Manifesto' Author Pairs Simplicity With Lifesaving
Could the straightforward checklists used by airline pilots also help save lives in the operating room? Dr. Atul Gawande's book, "The Checklist Manifesto," examines how lists can reduce risk in the medical field and beyond.
REPORT
Saints Stun Colts for First Super Bowl Win
The New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl, offering hope for a city still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.
ANALYSIS
Hope, Healing for
New
REPORT
Blueprint
Once a hub of innovation,
Series Title:
Blueprint
Program Title: MONDAY, February 8, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/8/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Blueprint
Monday, February 8 at 10:00PM
The latest installment in the BLUEPRINT AMERICA initiative
takes viewers on a cinematic journey in search of
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, February 9, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/9/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
First Lady Kicks Off Campaign Against Childhood Obesity
Michelle Obama launched a new program Tuesday aimed at eliminating childhood obesity within one generation. The "Let's Move" initiative, which seeks to reshape childhood eating and exercise habits, marks her first major public policy effort as first lady.
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Michelle Obama: Team Effort Needed to Halt Childhood Obesity
In an interview with Jim Lehrer, first lady Michelle Obama said it's critically important for the future of the country to bring childhood obesity under control and encourage more physical fitness.
REPORT
News Wrap: Obama Challenges GOP to Cooperate
In other news Tuesday, President Obama issued another
challenge to Republicans in Congress to cooperate on a host of issues, and also
warned
UPDATE
REPORT
This spring,
REPORT
With mounting debt putting
ANALYSIS
Greek Deficit Sends Financial Tremors Through EU
The financial markets remain unstable as disagreement
persists within the European Union about how to deal with swelling debt levels
in
REPORT
Flying Cheap: Sky Safety Lags as Airline Outsourcing Booms
Since 2002, the last six fatal commercial airline accidents
in the
Series Title: Frontline
Program Title: Flying Cheap
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/9/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
One year after the deadliest domestic airline accident in seven years, FRONTLINE investigates the crash of Continental 3407 in Buffalo, NY, and discovers a dramatically changed airline industry, where regional carriers now account for half of the nation’s daily departures. The rise of the regionals and arrival of low-cost carriers have been a huge boon to consumers, and the industry insists that the skies remain safe. But many insiders are worried that now, 30 years after airline deregulation, the aviation system is being stretched beyond its capacity to deliver service that is both cheap and safe.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, February 10, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/10/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
From
Government offices in
ANALYSIS
Officials Scramble as Snow Cripples Much of Northeast
Government officials up and down much of the East Coast on Wednesday rushed to respond to a biting snowstorm that left thousands without power and strained already tight state and local budgets. Gwen Ifill speaks with state leaders and other officials about the response to the massive storm.
REPORT
News Wrap: Airbag Issues Prompt Honda Recall
In other news Wednesday, faulty airbags pushed carmaker Honda to add 437,000 vehicles to its 15-month-old global recall, and Ben Bernanke outlined plans to unwind the Federal Reserve's crisis policies.
ANALYSIS
Should the
Even as the
ANALYSIS
Psychiatrists Propose Revisions to Diagnosis Manual
Health experts are taking a fresh look at how some mental illnesses are diagnosed. Planned revisions to the field of psychiatry's primary manual would be the first in a decade.
REPORT
Musician Ruben Blades Blends Activism with Afro-Cuban Rhythm
Panamanian salsa musician and actor Ruben Blades has been known to blend social issues like poverty and corruption into his music, but he also mixes art and advocacy in his work as a lawyer and public official. Jeffrey Brown reports.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, February 11, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/11/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
On the 31st anniversary of
ANALYSIS
Tensions Arise Anew Around
As government backers and opposition protesters rallied in
REPORT
News Wrap: Bill Clinton Treated for Chest Pains
In other news Thursday, former president Bill Clinton underwent surgery for chest pains, and European leaders promised "determined and coordinated action" to support Greece as it battles a debt crisis.
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
White House Touts New Signs of Job Growth
The White House Thursday released its annual report on the economy, predicting an average of 95,000 jobs will be created each month this year. A top White House economic adviser discusses the findings.
REPORT
Unraveling the Profit Puzzle at Goldman Sachs
As part of his continuing series of reports making sense of business and the economy, Paul Solman examines the inner workings of investment powerhouse Goldman Sachs and how it makes money.
UPDATE
East Coast Slowly Digs Out From Record Snowfall
As much of the East Coast continues to shovel out from this week's record-breaking snowfall, air travel and other businesses assessed the damage to their bottom lines. After a report from Ray Suarez, Jim Lehrer talks to an aviation reporter for more.
REPORT
White House Celebrates Civil Rights Movement Through Music
The civil rights era produced some of the most memorable songs in American music history. In an excerpt from the PBS program "In Performance at the White House," President and Mrs. Obama toast Black History Month with a celebration of the era's music.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: Religion and Politics
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/11/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
With more religious groups voicing their opinions in the
political arena due to issues such as civil unions and same sex marriages, this
weeks panel discusses how to the deal with the diversity of religious
perspectives in politics. Guests include Father Mark Alexander, Vicar General
and Diocesan Theologian of the Catholic Diocese of Honolulu; John Hoag,
Director of Public Affairs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints;
Rev. John Heidel, United Church of Christ Minister and President of Interfaith
Alliance Hawaii; and Rabbi Peter Schaktman of Temple Emanu-El. The panel will also field viewer questions
and comments sent in via phone, e-mail, and Twitter. Contributing editor Howard
Dicus files his weekly “Everybody’s Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 12, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/12/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Public Anger on the Rise as Focus Turns to Midterm Races
President Barack Obama's approval rating has steadied near 49 percent after dropping for much of this year, according to new voter polls released Friday. Both parties are working to address public frustration over partisan gridlock in Congress as the fall's midterm elections draw closer.
REPORT
News Wrap: Bill Clinton Home After Heart Procedure
In other news Friday, former President Bill Clinton returned
home after an overnight hospitalization following a heart procedure and much of
the
ANALYSIS
Shields and Brooks on Partisanship and Politics in
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top political stories of the past week, including the state of partisan politics in Washington, the issues driving voter anger, and what President Obama's slipping approval rating means for his legislative agenda.
ANALYSIS
Is Taxpayer Money Behind Profits at Goldman Sachs?
Paul Solman continues his series of reports examining investment powerhouse Goldman Sachs and how it makes money.
UPDATE
Winter Olympics' Opening Day Marred by Luger's Death
The 21st Olympic Winter Games kick off Friday in
REPORT
Snowboarder Overcomes the Odds to Return to Olympic Games
Chris Klug is back in pursuit of Olympic gold in
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 12, 2010
Distributor: WETA
Date: 2/12/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/
Series Title: Now on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 12, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/12/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
http://www.pbs.org/now/
Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 12, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/12/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 12, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/12/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: Religion and Politics (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/12/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
With more religious groups voicing their opinions in the
political arena due to issues such as civil unions and same sex marriages, this
weeks panel discusses how to the deal with the diversity of religious
perspectives in politics. Guests include Father Mark Alexander, Vicar General
and Diocesan Theologian of the Catholic Diocese of Honolulu; John Hoag,
Director of Public Affairs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints;
Rev. John Heidel, United Church of Christ Minister and President of Interfaith
Alliance Hawaii; and Rabbi Peter Schaktman of Temple Emanu-El. The panel will also field viewer questions
and comments sent in via phone, e-mail, and Twitter. Contributing editor Howard
Dicus files his weekly “Everybody’s Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, February 15, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/15/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
UPDATE
Marines Forge Ahead as
For a third day, American and British forces continued their
push on the Taliban stronghold of Marjah in southern
ANALYSIS
News Wrap:
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton charged that
ANALYSIS
Biden and Cheney Clash Over Terror Trial Policy
Vice President Joe Biden and former Vice President Dick Cheney sparred in separate Sunday talk show appearances over whether terror suspects should be tried in civilian courts or treated as "enemy combatants" under military authority. Gwen Ifill talks to experts for insight.
REPORT
Health Reform Advocates Target Insurance Rate Hikes
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced they will delay
premium hikes for consumers in
ANALYSIS
Death and Injuries Raise Safety Concerns at Winter Games
Friday's fatal luge crash before the opening of the
Vancouver Winter Olympics highlighted the dangers of high speeds and slick
surfaces in winter sports. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Olympic historian and
author David Wallechinsky from
REPORT
DUI Checkpoints Meet Rising Skepticism
REPORT
Poet Lucille Clifton Dies After Cancer
Former
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, February 16, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/16/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Fighting Eases as Forces Advance in Marjah Offensive
Top Taliban military commander Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar
has been seized by American and Pakistani forces, as the coalition offensive
presses onward in
ANALYSIS
Taliban Commander Captured as Coalition Forces Make New Gains
The campaign to crush Taliban fighters in the southern
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Tuesday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
warned that
ANALYSIS
Public Anger Continues to Hammer Congressional Incumbents
As voter polls continue to show a rising tide of resentment
for congressional incumbents,
REPORT
In
For generations, the Zabaleen people have hauled away
ANALYSIS
Series Title: Frontline
Program Title: The Warning (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/16/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In the devastating aftermath of the economic meltdown, FRONTLINE sifts the ashes for clues about why it happened and examines critical moments when it might have gone much differently. Looking back into the 1990s, producer/director Michael Kirk (“Inside the Meltdown,” “Breaking the Bank”) discovers early warnings of the crash, reveals an intense battle among high-ranking members of the Clinton administration and uncovers a concerted effort not to regulate the emerging, highly complex and lucrative derivatives markets, which would become the ticking time-bomb within the American economy.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, February 17, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/17/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
One Year Later, Stimulus Appears to Yield Mixed Results
President Barack Obama touted the one-year-old stimulus
legislation for continuing to create jobs, even as many Americans question the
potency of the recovery. Jeffrey Brown speaks with John Cochrane of the
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Wednesday,
ANALYSIS
Reactor Plan Renews Debate on Nuclear Energy
President Obama this week announced $8.3 billion in federal loan guarantees to help build two new nuclear reactors in Georgia, but environmental groups pushed back against the form of alternative energy they called "inherently dangerous." Gwen Ifill talks to both nuclear and environmental advocates.
REPORT
Secretary Clinton Urges Hard Stance on
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton advised continuing to
pressure
REPORT
Tensions mount over the death of a Hamas official last month
in
ANALYSIS
Allegations Mount in Death of Hamas Official
The mysterious death of a Hamas military official in
REPORT
Former Regulator Talks Fraud and the Big Bank Getaway
Paul Solman sits down with former bank regulator and author Bill Black as part of his continuing series of reports examining bank reform and the future of Wall Street.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, February 18, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/18/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Obama's Deficit Panel Chiefs: 'Staggering' Task Ahead
President Obama has tasked a new commission to target ways to reduce the national debt, projected to hit $1.6 trillion this year. Opponents are concerned the panel could weigh in favor of tax hikes. Judy Woodruff reports interviews the commission co-chairs, Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson.
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news, a small plane that crashed into a building in
ANALYSIS
Dalai Lama Visit Fuels Friction Between
Chinese officials openly criticized President Obama's
decision to meet with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on
Thursday.
REPORT
Tough, Low-Cost Wheelchairs Needed in
Spencer Michels reports on efforts in
UPDATE
U.N. Under-Secretary General Updates Needs in
Nearly 600,000 people are still without shelter as the rains
begin to fall in
CONVERSATION
Should Obama Pull the TARP from Under Banks?
As part of his continuing series of reports examining bank reform and the future of Wall Street, Paul Solman sits down with bank consultant and former FDIC chair William Isaac for a critical look at the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: Rail: The Road Ahead
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/18/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This week’s topic on Insights is the proposed $5.3 billion rail transit project. Dan Boylan moderates a panel that will address where the City stands, concerns of funding even with the recent announcement from the Federal Transit Authority dedicating $55 million to the project, and the debate over architectural design and environmental issues. The panel will also field viewer questions and comments sent in via phone, e-mail, and Twitter.
Contributing editor Howard Dicus files his weekly
“Everybody’s Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 19, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/19/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Marines Surge Strikes Taliban Snipers in
Elite marine recon teams were dropped behind Taliban lines
as the major NATO offensive in
ANALYSIS
In
Several NATO deaths have been reported as the fight in the
Taliban in stronghold of Marjah wraps up its first week. Judy Woodruff gets an
update on progress in the region from a marine reserves staff sergeant who
served in
REPORT
News Wrap: No Misconduct by Bush Lawyers, Justice Dept. Says
In other news Friday, the Justice Department found no misconduct by Bush administration lawyers who authorized harsh interrogations. Also, home foreclosures fell in the final quarter of 2009, signaling a possible rebound in the housing market.
REPORT
Troops Wage
Vaughan Smith of The Frontline Club shares a dramatic look
at life on the front lines for the British Grenadier Guard in Helmand province
of southern
ANALYSIS
Shields and Brooks on Dwindling Civility in Congress
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top political stories of the past week, including Sen. Evan Bayh's decision not to seek re-election and the role of the CPAC summit in selecting the GOP's national candidates.
UPDATE
Brennan Assesses Tiger Woods'
Tiger Woods made a public apology for marital infidelity in
UPDATE
Brennan Assesses Tiger Woods'
Tiger Woods made a public apology for marital infidelity in
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 19, 2010
Distributor: WETA
Date: 2/19/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/
Series Title: Now on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 19, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/19/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
http://www.pbs.org/now/
Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 19, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/19/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 19, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/19/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
The McLaughlin Group
Friday, February 19 at 9:30PM
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: Rail: The Road Ahead (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/19/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This week’s topic on Insights is the proposed $5.3 billion rail transit project. Dan Boylan moderates a panel that will address where the City stands, concerns of funding even with the recent announcement from the Federal Transit Authority dedicating $55 million to the project, and the debate over architectural design and environmental issues. The panel will also field viewer questions and comments sent in via phone, e-mail, and Twitter.
Contributing editor Howard Dicus files his weekly
“Everybody’s Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, February 22, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/22/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
DEBATE
Obama Pitches Insurance Rate Agency in Run-up to
Days before a bipartisan health care summit convenes, the White House unveiled a revised health care proposal Monday featuring a new insurance rate agency. Judy Woodruff sits down with Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., to discuss the possible outcome of the summit and of the reforms.
REPORT
News Wrap: Suspect Pleads Guilty in NYC Terror Plot
In other news Monday, a former Denver airport shuttle driver plead guilty to plotting bomb attacks in New York City, and outbreaks of violence in Baghdad killed 22 people as Iraqis prepare to go to the polls in two weeks.
REPORT
Afghan Officials Condemn Deadly NATO Airstrike
Anger over civilian deaths is increasing among Afghan authorities after an airstrike Sunday killed more than 20 more Afghan civilians -- the third incident in a month in which civilians were killed during coalition efforts to combat the Taliban. Margaret Warner reports.
ANALYSIS
In
As civilian deaths mount in the fight against the Taliban, Afghan officials say they need better communication with NATO troops. Margaret Warner talks to a Wall Street Journal reporter about tensions after an airstrike killed civilians Sunday.
ANALYSIS
A federal grand jury has opened an investigation over
whether
REPORT
Math Wiz Adds Web Tools to Take Education to New Limits
From a bedroom in the
UPDATE
Credit Card Customers Now Subject to New Protections, Rules
New credit card regulations went into effect on Monday, intended to protect consumers from unfair billing practices. Jeffrey Brown discusses the impact of the changes with Adam Levin of Credit.com and finance columnist Gail MarksJarvis.
REPORT
Former Nixon, Reagan Adviser Al Haig Dead at 85
Gen. Alexander Haig, who served as Secretary of State under Ronald Reagan and as an aide in the Nixon administration, died Saturday at age 85. Robert MacNeil sat down with Haig in 1987 during his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, February 23, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/23/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
REPORT
News Wrap: NATO Troops Make Headway in Marjah
In other news Tuesday, Gen. Stanley McChrystal made a televised apology to the Afghan people for an airstrike that killed civilians. Also, Turkish prosecutors questioned top military officers over an alleged plot to overthrow the government in 2003.
ANALYSIS
Supreme Court Weighs Free Speech Against Security Concerns
The Supreme Court is considering whether the Patriot Act violates Americans' rights to free speech. Gwen Ifill talks with Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal for more on what issues the justices are considering.
ANALYSIS
White House Push to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Spurs Debate in Military
Judy Woodruff takes a look at gay rights in
CONVERSATION
'Making Toast' Author Mixes Grief, Family Over Breakfast
Jeffrey Brown talks to author Roger Rosenblatt about coping and caring for grandchildren after the death of his daughter. Rosenblatt's new memoir on grief and family is called "Making Toast."
Series Title: Frontline
Program Title: Behind Taliban Lines
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/23/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
As the new U.S. strategy focuses on the southern and eastern parts of Afghanistan, this film opens up a window onto a potential new front in the north, and sheds an important light on who's fighting the U.S. efforts in Afghanistan and why. Also in this episode: a report from Pakistan on the country's troubled public school system which is among the worst in the world, despite years of U.S. aid.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/
Series Title: Independent Lens
Program Title: Behind the Rainbow
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/23/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Over two tumultuous decades,
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, February 24, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/24/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
LaHood on
Toyota President Akio Toyoda faced tough questions Wednesday from a key House committee about his company's response to safety issues with its vehicles. Gwen Ifill talks to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about the government's role in ensuring vehicle safety.
REPORT
News Wrap: Bernanke Says Interest Rates Should Stay Low
In other news, Wall Street posted gains Wednesday after
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told lawmakers that interest rates should
remain low. Also, demonstrators clashed with police in
ANALYSIS
Democrats say the $35 million jobs bill that passed the Senate Wednesday could create a quarter of a million jobs. The legislation would temporarily suspend payroll taxes for businesses that hire unemployed workers. Margaret Warner talks to a Washington Post business reporter about what this means for job creation.
REPORT
Millennials Study Captures Snapshot of Young
Judy Woodruff takes a look at how the millennial generation
-- people born after 1980 -- fits into the current political and economic
spectrum. The
CONVERSATION
Joseph Pulitzer: Biography Tracks Rise of Media Empire
Jeffrey Brown talks to biographer James McGrath Morris about his new biography on Joseph Pulitzer, the media baron who helped shape the news business.
REPORT
Over the Olympics, Art Lights
Artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is shining another kind of spotlight on Olympic Vancouver. Internet participants can help program 10 different 10,000-watt searchlights as part of the installation called ""Vectorial Elevation."
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, February 25, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/25/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
At Long-Awaited
President Barack Obama convened a televised summit on health care reform legislation Thursday. Judy Woodward reports.
ANALYSIS
After Obama's
President Barack Obama clashed with Republicans over the merits of health care reform legislation during a televised summit Thursday. Judy Woodruff talks to health and policy reporters about whether the summit will move health legislation forward.
REPORT
News Wrap: Afghan Troops Capture Taliban Stronghold
In other news Thursday, Afghan troops officially declared
control over the Taliban in the southern
UPDATE
Toyota Chief's Emotional Apology Resonates in
REPORT
Turkish Military Leaders Released in Coup Probe
ANALYSIS
Bernanke Responds to Greek Debt Crisis
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: Disaster Relief
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/25/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The catastrophic earthquake in
Contributing editor Howard Dicus files his weekly
“Everybody’s Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, February 26, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/26/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Violence Rocks
Suicide bomber attacks in
REPORT
Army Sees Marjah Offensive as a Model for Afghan Military Strategy
After Friday's deadly suicide bombing in
REPORT
News Wrap: Fresh Powder Pounds
In other news Friday, another major snowstorm pounded the
REPORT
Could Budget Reconciliation Buoy Health Reform?
As Democrats prepare to move ahead with health reform, Kwame Holman offers a primer on how they may use Senate rules to advance the legislation without Republican support.
ANALYSIS
Shields, Brooks Consider Reconciliation's Future
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top political stories of the past week, including President Obama's health reform summit and how the political parties are weighing potential gains and drawbacks from Democrats using budget reconciliation to pass reform.
CONVERSATION
Considering Unemployment's Lingering Social, Emotional Consequences
Jeffrey Brown talks to journalist Don Peck about the personal unemployment experience and about the long-term social consequences of joblessness as unemployment remains near 10 percent and economic indicators point to a slow recovery.
ANALYSIS
As the Winter Olympics in
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 26, 2010
Distributor: WETA
Date: 2/26/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/
Series Title: Now on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 26, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/26/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
http://www.pbs.org/now/
Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 26, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/26/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, February 25, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/26/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: Disaster Relief (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 2/26/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The catastrophic earthquake in
Contributing editor Howard Dicus files his weekly
“Everybody’s Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, March 1, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/1/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
More than 700 people are dead after one of the most powerful
earthquakes in more than a century hit
ANALYSIS
Building Codes, Preparation Re-examined After
As aftershocks continue to strike
REPORT
News Wrap: Troop, Civilian Casualties Mount in
In other news Monday, six NATO troops were killed after car
bomb explosions across
ANALYSIS
Prudential Nabs AIG's
After a liquidity crisis in 2008, insurance giant AIG is
preparing for a $35 billion deal to sell its Asia unit to
REPORT
Tom Bearden reports on the escalating problems with
providing services for
ANALYSIS
Supreme Court Appeals: Enron Chief's Heard, Gitmo Uighurs' Dismissed
Margaret Warner talks to Marcia Coyle of the National Law
Journal about former Enron executive Jeffrey Skilling's appeal to the Supreme
Court and the dismissal of a challenge brought by Chinese detainees at
CONVERSATION
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, March 2, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/2/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Supreme Court Weighs Scope of Right to Bear Arms
The Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of
REPORT
News Wrap: Obama Examines GOP's Health Reform Plans
In other news Tuesday, President Obama indicated he is
looking at four Republican health care reform proposals before unveiling his
plan tomorrow. Also, the Department of Transportation considers new brake
regulations stemming from the
REPORT
The death toll in coastal
ANALYSIS
Bunning Plays Hardball Over Jobless Benefits Bill
Kentucky Sen. Jim Bunning managed to single-handledly delay an extension of jobless benefits, ever as some of his Republican colleagues spoke out in opposition. Gwen Ifill talks to a Louisville Courier-Journal reporter for insight on the story.
REPORT
NATO Forces End Major Combat Operations in Marjah
As combat winds down in the former Taliban stronghold of
Marjah in southern
REPORT
Afghan Officials Look to Build Stability in
Afghan officials are focused on bringing stable governance and public infrastructure services to the former Taliban stronghold of Marjah, after raising the Afghan flag over the city last week. Alex Thomson reports for ITN.
ANALYSIS
U.S. Postal Service rate hikes and service cuts, including
Saturday delivery, are in the works due, in part, to competition from online
services and private carriers. Jeffrey Brown asks a Washington Post reporter
and a
REPORT
Is the
As part of his continuing series of reports examining the
country's economic future, Paul Solman sits down with Yale historian Paul
Kennedy to discuss the rise and fall of the
Series Title: Frontline
Program Title: The Suicide Tourist
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 3/2/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Do we have the right to end our lives if life itself becomes
unbearable, or when we enter the late-stages of painful, terminal illness? The
questions, debated for centuries, have only grown more pressing in recent years
as medical technology has allowed us to live longer lives, and several
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/3/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
GOP Prepares for Senate Rule
President Obama said Wednesday he wants a final up or down vote on health care reform, and Democratic leaders say they are ready to push the measure through without bipartisan support if necessary. Jeffrey Brown reports.
ANALYSIS
Obama Directs Congress to Finish Health Care Reform
As President Obama pushed for Congress to complete health care reform legislation in the next few weeks, Jim Lehrer talks to Washington Post reporter Ceci Connolly and political analyst Norm Ornstein about the tactics Democrats might use to try to pass their reform plans without Republican support.
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Wednesday, three suicide bombings in Iraq killed at least 32 people, just four days before national elections, and President Obama signed a stop-gap extension of jobless benefits after a budget impasse in the Senate.
REPORT
As New York Rep. Charles Rangel and Gov. David Paterson face
ethical inquiries, Gwen Ifill sits down with political scientist Douglas Muzzio
to discuss what's ahead for the
REPORT
Incumbent
In
REPORT
Veterans Suspected of Crimes Swap Guilty Pleas for Rehabilitation
Tom Bearden reports on special courts that give veterans probation and treatment, especially for post-traumatic stress disorder, instead of prison sentences if they plead guilty to a crime.
UPDATE
President Michelle Bachelet appealed to citizens of her
country to remain calm, as the relief effort continues along
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, March 4, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/4/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
ANALYSIS
Iraqi Elections Proceed Despite Threats of Violence
With more killings in the run-up to Sunday's Iraqi
elections, Jim Lehrer gets two perspectives on governance in
REPORT
News Wrap: U.N. Mission Chief Urges Taliban Talks
In other news Thursday, the head of the U.N. mission in
REPORT
Drastic School Reforms Spark Debate on Fixing Education
One
REPORT
With
ANALYSIS
'Hurt Locker' Takes Flack from
The Academy Award-nominated film "The Hurt Locker"
has been lauded for its portrayal of the war in
REPORT
In
Tensions are on the rise in
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, March 4, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/4/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
ANALYSIS
Iraqi Elections Proceed Despite Threats of Violence
With more killings in the run-up to Sunday's Iraqi
elections, Jim Lehrer gets two perspectives on governance in
REPORT
News Wrap: U.N. Mission Chief Urges Taliban Talks
In other news Thursday, the head of the U.N. mission in
REPORT
Drastic School Reforms Spark Debate on Fixing Education
One
REPORT
With
ANALYSIS
'Hurt Locker' Takes Flack from
The Academy Award-nominated film "The Hurt Locker"
has been lauded for its portrayal of the war in
REPORT
In
Tensions are on the rise in
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: The Future of Education: Schools of the 21st Century
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/4/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Changes in the 21st Century have revolutionized education
and the way students learn. This week, Dan Boylan is joined by those who are
planning, funding, and teaching in
Contributing editor Howard Dicus files his weekly
“Everybody’s Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 5, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/5/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Unemployment Rate Holds Steady, but Minorities Still Worse Off
The nation's unemployment rate held steady at 9.7 percent in February, but jobless rates for blacks and Latinos remain high. Judy Woodruff talks to two financial and policy experts about the disparity.
REPORT
News Wrap: Jobless Claims Boost Confidence on Wall Street
In other news Friday, positive unemployment numbers from Labor Department helped Wall Street rally, and General Motors announced it will reinstate 600 dealerships it had planned to close.
REPORT
Abortion Issue Rattles House Democrats Amid Reform Talks
The Democratic Party faced a tough week in Congress over
party divisions over abortion language in health care reform legislation and
ethical inquiries in the
ANALYSIS
Shields and Gerson on a Rocky Week for Democrats
Columnists Mark Shields and Michael Gerson sort through the top political stories of the past week, including the pressure on Democrats to pass health care and how well Obama's cabinet members are helping moving his political agenda.
REPORT
Droughts Feed Hunger Crisis and Violence in
Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the humanitarian crisis in the
African nation of
REPORT
With 'Avatar' in Oscar Contention, What's the Future for 3-D Films?
Movies like this year's 3-D blockbuster "Avatar" feature high-tech effects. Are these new techniques the next phase in film production or just gimmicks? Jeffrey Brown reports on the future of film.
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 5, 2010
Distributor: WETA
Date: 3/5/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/
Series Title: Now on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 5, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/5/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
http://www.pbs.org/now/
Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 5, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/5/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 5, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/5/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: The Future of Education: Schools of the 21st Century (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/5/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Changes in the 21st Century have revolutionized education
and the way students learn. This week, Dan Boylan is joined by those who are
planning, funding, and teaching in
Contributing editor Howard Dicus files his weekly
“Everybody’s Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, March 8, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/8/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Iraqis Vote in Pivotal Election, Undaunted by Deadly Attacks
Turnout in
ANALYSIS
Iraqis went to the polls this week to cast votes in the
country's parliamentary election. With the results forthcoming, Gwen Ifill
talks to a reporter in
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Monday,
ANALYSIS
Obama Targets Insurers in Health Reform Push
During a Monday appearance in
REPORT
Slighted Car Dealers Take Fight to
Car dealers are struggling to stay open, even though
manufacturers GM and Chrysler have rescinded plans to close hundreds of
dealerships across the U.S. Tom Bearden reports on how dealers in
REPORT
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Greek Budget Crisis Could Stagnate
As
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, March 9, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/9/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Biden Condemns Planned Israeli Expansion in
Vice President Joe Biden is in the
REPORT
News Wrap: 'Decisive Phase' Ahead in Afghan War, Gates Says
In other news Tuesday, two NATO soldiers were killed in a
suicide bombing in
NEWSMAKE INTERVIEW
Gen. Odierno: 'People of
As
ANALYSIS
U.N. Calls for Justice after Nigerian Sectarian Massacre
The United Nations and human rights groups are calling for
swift punishment in
ANALYSIS
The Nigerian military is asking for patience as it tries to
contain the escalating violence that left as many as 500 people dead Sunday.
Gwen Ifill talks to
REPORT
UConn Women Tally Record-Breaking Streak of 71 Wins
The
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 10, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/10/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Defense Secretary Robert Gates suggested the security
handover in
REPORT
News Wrap: Biden Declares Palestinian Statehood a
In other news Wednesday, Vice President Joe Biden met with
Palestinian leaders in the West Bank as the international community pressures
ANALYSIS
'Jihad Jane' Suspect Suggests Changing Face of Terrorism
American Colleen LaRose, the self-proclaimed "Jihad Jane," faces terror charges for trying to murder a Swedish artist for his depiction of the prophet Muhammad. Gwen Ifill talks to a reporter about the threat of domestic terrorism.
ANALYSIS
White House Pushes Insurers to Cooperate on Reforms
The Obama administration is continuing to pressure the health insurance industry for cooperation as it tries to pass health care reform. Jim Lehrer gets two views on the health reform debate from the insurance industry and a leading reform advocate.
REPORT
Obama Pledges Continued Aid to Earthquake-Stricken
President Barack Obama committed continued relief aid to
REPORT
Criticism of Climate Change Science Heats Up
The United Nations has ordered an independent review of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change amid a growing backlash over mistakes found in its Nobel Prize-winning report on the science behind global warming. Jeffrey Brown reports.
REPORT
Military's First Flying Women Honored for WWII Service
Former Women Air Force Service Pilots, or WASPs, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service during World War II. Kwame Holman reports from Wednesday's ceremony.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, March 11, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/11/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Democrats Inch Health Care Reform Negotiations Forward
House and Senate Democrats moved a step closer to final agreement on health care legislation with hours of closed-door negations Thursday. Jim Lehrer talks to NPR reporter Julie Rovner about the price tag and the hurdles facing the bill.
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Thursday, home foreclosures rose by 6 percent in February, the smallest amount in four years. Also, partial election results show the Iraqi prime minister running neck-and-neck with a challenger.
ANALYSIS
White House,
The White House struck back at comments made by Chief Justice John Roberts, who criticized the president for using his State of the Union pulpit to voice disapproval of the high court's ruling on campaign finance. Judy Woodruff gets two views on the strains in the relationship and the impact it could have going forward.
REPORT
Facing a $50 million deficit, the
CONVERSATION
JFK Condolence Letters Reveal How a Nation Grieved
For the first time, some of the condolence letters sent to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy after President John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963 have been published. Gwen Ifill talks to historian Ellen Fitzpatrick about the letters and her book.
Series Title: The New Affluence: Money Help is on the Way
Program Title: THURSDAY, March 11, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/11/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
This program, hosted by Jonathan Pond, takes an entirely new approach to financial planning in the current economic climate. It redefines what it means to be financially comfortable - and what is required to have a brighter financial future. Past conventional wisdom is debunked and new ways to get back on a positive financial footing are described so that you can achieve affluence on your own terms - not on the terms of the big financial institutions.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 12, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/12/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Boost in Retail Sales Hints at Economic Recovery
Retail sales increased in February, despite major snowstorms
in the eastern
REPORT
News Wrap: 9/11 Rescue Workers Offered Settlement
In other news Friday, thousands of emergency personnel who
suffered health problems because of their work following the Sept. 11, 2001
terrorist attacks are considering a settlement offer, and the president has
delayed his
REPORT
CONVERSATION
Evaluating and Preventing a Massive Financial Crisis
As part of his continuing series of reports making sense of business and the economy, Paul Solman talks to MIT finance professor Andrew Lo about why he's asking Congress to keep investigating the financial crisis.
ANALYSIS
Shields, Brooks: Presidency 'At Risk' in Outcome of Health Reform Effort
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the
top political stories of the past week, including the rift between the White
House and the Supreme Court over President Obama's State of the
ANALYSIS
From Film to Sports, a Winning Week for Women
With UConn's women's basketball team breaking a major record and Kathryn Bigelow's Oscars, it has been a winning week for women. Judy Woodruff reports on another remarkable woman who is gaining ground on the football field.
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 12, 2010
Distributor: WETA
Date: 3/12/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/
Series Title: Now on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 12, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/12/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
http://www.pbs.org/now/
Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 12, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/12/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 12, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/12/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: The
Program Title: Do We
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/12/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This debate focuses on education and the economy. Four
participants will argue the resolution “To remain a world class economic power,
the
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, March 15, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/15/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Deaths of Americans Raise New Concerns Over
REPORT
News Wrap: Incumbent al-Maliki Leading
In other news Monday,
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Dodd: Banking Reforms Would Rein In Financial Risk
Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has unveiled a plan to regulate banks and large firms and limit the amount of risk they can assume after the financial crisis. In a newsmaker interview, Judy Woodruff talks to Dodd about his sweeping plans for reform and why he says he's standing alone.
REPORT
Twisting Arms and Counting Votes: Obama, Democrats Gear Up for Final Reform Push
President Barack Obama made the case for health care reform
Monday in
ANALYSIS
FCC Plan Urges Faster, Wider Broadband Internet Access
Across
The Federal Communications Commission is presenting a new national broadband plan to Congress, aimed at encouraging companies to expand high-speed and wireless Internet access. Jeffery Brown talks to Julius Genachowski, chairman of the FCC.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, March 16, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/16/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Tensions Build Around New Israeli Settlements
U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, George Mitchell
canceled his trip to
ANALYSIS
U.S.-Israeli Dispute Raises Questions on Fate of
Recent rifts in U.S.-Israeli relations have raised new
questions on the
REPORT
News Wrap: Fed Keeps Interest Rate Low
In other news Tuesday, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates low and gave an optimistic view of the economy and Honda launched a recall on several vehicle models because of brake problems.
ANALYSIS
Political Scramble Intensifies on Health Reform Bill
House Democrats continued the hunt for the 216 votes needed to pass the health care reform bill. Gwen Ifill talks to a health care reporter about how lawmakers may maneuver to push the legislation over the finish line.
REPORT
Payday Lenders Face Increasing Scrutiny
Starting off a two-part look at plans to overhaul the nation's financial industries, Ray Suarez reports on the call for more regulation of payday lenders. These businesses have been criticized for preying on the poor by offering short-term, high-interest loans.
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
GOP: Financial Reform Bill Needs Closer Look
The Senate Banking Committee is considering a new plan for
regulating large banks and financial firms and the amount of risk they assume.
Judy Woodruff talks to the committee's top Republican, Sen. Richard Shelby of
Series Title: The Misunderstood Epidemic: Depression
Program Title: TUESDAY, March 16, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/16/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
THE MISUNDERSTOOD EPIDEMIC: DEPRESSION explores the difficulties faced by those coping with varying levels of depression. Twelve Americans from all walks of life explain, in their own words, the realities of living with depression: the symptoms, thoughts of suicide, the stress it puts on families and relationships, the loss of ability to work, the stigma associated with it, and the pros and cons of different treatment methods. Their compelling first-person accounts, along with engaging interviews with their family members and friends, reveal how this bio-chemical imbalance cuts across racial, ethnic, and socio-economic lines.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/17/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Democrats Pressure Holdouts as Health Reform Vote Looms
At least one formerly opposed Democrat, Ohio's Rep. Dennis Kucinich, has said he will vote in favor of the health care reform bill when it comes up for a vote, possibly this week. Judy Woodruff talks to a New York Times reporter about whether others will follow suit.
REPORT
News Wrap: Jobs Bill Clears Senate With 11 GOP Votes
In other news Wednesday, a jobs bill passed the Senate with some bipartisan support and a new economic report indicates that wholesale prices plunged in February because a big drop in energy prices offset higher food costs.
REPORT
Abuse Accusations Besiege Catholic Church
Catholics in
ANALYSIS
Pope to
Pope Benedict XVI is speaking out about the child abuse
scandals that have riled Catholics in
REPORT
Obama Administration Looks to Overhaul No Child Left Behind
The Obama administration rolls out its plan to revamp the No Child Left Behind Act this week, aiming to give schools more flexibility in how they evaluate students. Jeffrey Brown talks to two education policy experts.
REPORT
Is a College Education Essential for Americans?
A series of debates sponsored by the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs address whether America needs more college graduates to remain competitive on a global level, or whether the emerging job markets favor people without degrees. Paul Solman moderates.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, March 18, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/18/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Democrats, GOP Prep for Possible Weekend Vote on Health Reform
House Democrats are preparing for a vote on health care legislation, after the Congressional Budget Office reported the bill will cost $940 billion but would cut more than expected from the deficit. Jeffrey Brown talks to two health and policy experts about the cost of the legislation.
REPORT
News Wrap: American Pleads Guilty in Mumbai Attacks
In other news Thursday, a Chicago man pleaded guilty to helping plan the 2008 terror attacks in India, and the Pennsylvania woman known as 'Jihad Jane' was arraigned for allegedly plotting to kill a Swedish cartoonist.
ANALYSIS
Al-Qaida 'On the Run,' CIA Chief Panetta Says
Improved relations with
REPORT
In
In the first in a series of collaborative reports about
water problems around the world, Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the shortage of
potable water in
REPORT
As basketball fans hail the arrival of the March Madness tournament season, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said he wants the NCAA to exclude teams from post-season play unless 40 percent of their players finish degrees. Judy Woodruff reports.
ANALYSIS
March Madness Fervor Hides Low Graduation Rates
As the annual college basketball tournament known as March Madness begins, there is a proposal to block men's college basketball teams that don't graduate at least 40 percent of their players. Judy Woodruff talks to a sports journalism professor for more on athletics and academics.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: THURSDAY, March 18, 2010
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/18/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
With widespread restlessness over furloughs, Insights turns
its focus to
Contributing editor Howard Dicus files his weekly
“Everybody’s Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 19, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/19/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Democrats Strike Optimistic Tone Ahead of House Vote on Reform
House Democrats are taking final headcounts on health care
reform in the run-up to a possible Sunday vote, as President Barack Obama
rallied public support at a
ANALYSIS
Shields and Brooks Tackle Nervousness over Pending Health Reform Vote
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top political stories of the past week, including the nervousness behind Democrats' cautious optimism before the potential weekend health care reform vote in the House.
REPORT
News Wrap: N.Y. Judge Rejects Ground Zero Settlement
In other news Friday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
appealed to
REPORT
From
As growing al-Qaida activity in
REPORT
Tiny Technology Holds Big Economic Potential
In the latest in a series of reports making sense of the economy, economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the small scale of nanosciences and the big impact they could have on the economy.
ANALYSIS
College Loan Overhaul Looms in Health Reform Package
A new measure allowing college students to bypass banks and receive college aid directly from the government could pass alongside the health reform bill. Jeffrey Brown talks to Jason DeLisle of the New America Foundation and Renee Mang of Sallie Mae.
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 19, 2010
Distributor: WETA
Date: 3/19/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/
Series Title: Now on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 19, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/19/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
http://www.pbs.org/now/
Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 19, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/19/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 19, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/19/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: THURSDAY, March 18, 2010 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/18/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
With widespread restlessness over furloughs, Insights turns
its focus to
Contributing editor Howard Dicus files his weekly
“Everybody’s Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, March 22, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/22/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Obama Poised to Sign Health Reform Bill
The House's Sunday night vote on health care sets the stage for the Senate and President Barack Obama to complete the passage of the historic reforms. Jeffrey Brown talks to Susan Dentzer, editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, about what the legislation will mean for the American public.
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Axelrod: Health Care Reform Now a Reality
In a newsmaker interview, Judy Woodruff talks to senior White House adviser David Axelrod about the long political push to pass health care reform, the role of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and what public opinion polls say about the overhaul.
REPORT
News Wrap: Google Pulls
In other news Monday, Google announced it has moved its
search engine from
UPDATE
Bush,
Former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are
visiting
REPORT
In the first part of a series of reports from
ANALYSIS
Immigration Activists Seek Action From Obama
Proponents of changes to current immigration laws want the president to act on his campaign promises of reform. Ray Suarez gets two points of view on possible fixes for current laws affecting undocumented residents.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, March 23, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/23/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Republicans Take Aim at Health Reform Reconciliation Bill
President Barack Obama signed the landmark health care reform bill into law today, as the Senate began debate on its companion measure. Jim Lehrer talks to Arizona Republican Jon Kyl about efforts to stall the final stage of health care's passage and challenges to its constitutionality.
ANALYSIS
Health Reform: What Changes for the Uninsured?
As part of continuing coverage on the impact of health care legislation, Ray Suarez talks to Susan Dentzer, editor-in-chief of the journal Health Affairs, about how the new regulations and penalties will impact coverage for people without insurance.
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Tuesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
led a
REPORT
Google's
Google announced Monday that it will move its search portal
from the Chinese mainland to
ANALYSIS
Google-China Dispute Puts Internet Freedoms Back in the Spotlight
Chinese officials were quick to condemn Google's decision to
move its search engine from mainland of
REPORT
California Republicans are already gearing up for the 2010 Senate primary, as three candidates look toward an opportunity to unseat Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer in the fall. Spencer Michels reports on their pursuit of the party nomination.
REPORT
AIPAC Conference Highlights U.S.-Israel Tensions
Members of an influential pro-Israel lobbying group gathered
in
Series Title: Frontline
Program Title: Close to Home (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 3/23/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Producer Ofra Bikel chronicles how the middle class is
faring in this recession through the stories of the people whom she’s come to
know at the hair salon she’s frequented for the past 20 years. The film reveals
the struggles of a small business owner to stay afloat, her sister’s risk of
imminent foreclosure on her
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/
Series Title: Independent Lens
Program Title: Lost Souls (Animas Perdidas)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/23/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In 1999, filmmaker Monika Navarro’s uncles were deported
from the
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/24/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Senate Republicans Push Back on Health Care Fixes
Republicans proposed a long list of amendments during Senate debate on a package of changes to the new health care bill, as Democrats attempt to finish the legislation. Ray Suarez reports.
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Newsmaker: Speaker Pelosi on Finishing Health Care's Uphill Climb
After Sunday's historic vote on health care reforms in the House, Jim Lehrer talks to Speaker Nancy Pelosi about finding enough votes to pass President Obama's signature domestic issue.
ANALYSIS
Health Reform: What Are the Changes to Medicare?
Gwen Ifill talks to NPR reporter Julie Rovner about how changes to Medicare, including new taxes and adjustments in prescription drug coverage, under health care reform may impact Americans over the age of 65.
REPORT
News Wrap: Euro Tumbles in Response to Debt Crisis
In other news Wednesday, diplomats in the European Union worked on policies to quash the spreading debt crisis and Pope Benedict accepted the resignation of an Irish bishop embroiled in the child sex abuse scandal.
REPORT
As part of a series of reports from
UPDATE
Pay Czar Imposes New Caps on Executive Salaries
The Obama administration's pay czar Kenneth Feinberg has announced more cuts to executive pay for several large companies still receiving government funds. Judy Woodruff spoke with him about those salary decisions.
CONVERSATION
Michael Lewis Tackles the Mortgage Crisis in 'The Big Short'
Jeffrey Brown takes a look inside the doomsday machine of the subprime lending crisis with author Michael Lewis in a conversation about his new book, "The Big Short."
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, March 25, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/25/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
A Flurry of Final Activity on Health Reform
Democrats and Republicans denounced threats and vandalism aimed at lawmakers who voted for the new health care law, as the changes from the reconciliation process were sent the bill back to the House for a final vote. Ray Suarez reports.
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Rahm Emanuel on Health Care and the Obama Agenda
With Congress poised to finish its changes to the new health care law, Jim Lehrer talks to White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel about the public reaction and what's next on the president's agenda.
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Rep. Mike Pence Details GOP View on Health Reform
Jeffrey Brown talks to Indiana Republican Rep. Mike Pence about the GOP view of health care reform as the reconciliation changes move back to the House for a final vote.
REPORT
Newswrap: Pentagon Eases Rules for Gays in the Military
In other news Thursday, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced a relaxation of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy for gays serving in the military and a new taped message reportedly of Osama bin Laden surfaced on Al-Jazeera.
REPORT
Foreclosures: Who's Being Helped, Who's Losing Out?
The Obama administration is tweaking the current foreclosure policy to help people stay in their homes. Judy Woodruff reports on who may be helped.
REPORT
U.S.-Yemeni Ties Expand in Fight Against Al-Qaida
In a series of reports from
UPDATE
Jeffrey Brown talks to Margaret Warner about her reporting
trip to
Series Title: Insights on PBS Hawaii
Program Title: Homelessness
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 3/25/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Contributing editor Howard Dicus files his weekly
“Everybody’s Business” report on the state of
http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php
Series Title: PBS Hawaii Presents
Program Title: Insular Empire:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/25/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 26, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/26/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
The
ANALYSIS
News Wrap: White House Unveils Mortgage Plan
In other news Friday, the White House unveiled its new initiatives to help homeowners at risk for foreclosure and Congress sent the final installment of the health care bill to President Obama, with a few adjustments.
REPORT
ANALYSIS
Allawi Claims Majority of Seats in Iraqi Elections
Nearly three weeks after the vote, Jeffrey Brown talks to
former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker and the International Crisis
Group's Joost Hiltermann about the final tallies in
REPORT
Margaret Warner wraps her reporting series on the complex
security picture in
REPORT
Abuse Allegations Intensify in Catholic Church
Allegations that Pope Benedict and other church leaders
covered up sexual abuse cases, including those at a school for the deaf in
REPORT
Judy Woodruff talks to David Gibson, religion writer for Politics Daily, as charges of misconduct mount in Catholic dioceses around the world.
REPORT
Teachers Lose Funding Over Quibbles with Obama Education Policy
John Merrow explores why some teachers' unions are walking away from a share of some $4.35 billion in federal funds through the Obama administration's new Race to the Top grant competition.
ANALYSIS
Shields and Brooks Tackle the Aftermath of Health Reform
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top political stories of the week, including the passage of health care reform and how it may shape the political landscape looking toward the midterm elections.
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 26, 2010
Distributor: WETA
Date: 3/26/2010 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/
Series Title: Now on PBS
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 26, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/26/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
PBS’ Emmy-winning weekly news magazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape by pursuing the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
http://www.pbs.org/now/
Series Title: Bill Moyers Journal
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 26, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/26/2010 8:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers re-invents his original public television series with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy in the 21st-century.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
Series Title: The McLaughlin Group
Program Title: FRIDAY, March 26, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/25/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title: PBS Hawaii Presents
Program Title: Insular Empire:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/25/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, March 29, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/29/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Twin Suicide Bombings Strike
A pair of suicide bomb attacks on
ANALYSIS
Russian authorities vowed to strike back at rebels from the
North Caucasus region that they blame for two suicide bomb attacks that struck
ANALYSIS
Subway Bombings Highlight Unrest in
No terror group has taken credit for attacks on
ANALYSIS
News Wrap: Obama Addresses
In other news Monday, President Obama returned from a
surprise trip to
REPORT
Mich. Militia Group Charged with Plotting Police Attacks
Nine people with ties to a Christian militia group have been
charged in an alleged plot to murder police officers and target their funerals
following FBI raids in
REPORT
Wired White House Looks to Harness New Media
As part of a look at how both political parties are connecting with constituents on the Web, Ray Suarez reports on how Democrats are harnessing new media following President Obama's successful presidential campaign on the Web.
ANALYSIS
Obama Fills Key Posts with Recess Appointments
The Obama administration is moving to fill 15 vacant administrative posts that have been long-delayed by the Senate through the use of recess appointments. Judy Woodruff gets two views on White House attempts to name appointees without Senate approval.
REPORT
Haitian Entrepreneurs Build Micro-Economies in
Nearly three months after the devastating earthquake in
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, March 30, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/30/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
New Law Changes Student Loan Landscape
President Obama enacted a sweeping remake of the student lending market by signing the final piece of the health care overhaul into law. Jeffrey Brown talks to a higher education reporter about how the new law will impact college students and their universities.
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Tuesday,
ANALYSIS
Health Care May Grant Obama Legacy as 'Reformer'
In the wake of the passage of health care reform, Jim Lehrer talks to historians Ellen Fitzpatrick and Richard Norton Smith and columnists Michael Gerson and Clarence Page about what the victory means for the Obama presidency.
REPORT
In the first part of a series on
REPORT
President Obama addressed political corruption in
Series Title: Frontline
Program Title: The Quake
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/30/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On January 12, 2010,
Series Title: Independent Lens
Program Title: Whatever It Takes
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/30/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This film chronicles the struggles and triumphs of the first
year of the
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 31, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/31/2010 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Obama Proposes Lifting Coastal
President Obama announced plans to lift the ban on offshore
oil and gas exploration along the Atlantic and Alaskan coasts and in the
ANALYSIS
Obama Eyes Energy Development in Drilling Plan; Opponents Point to Alternatives
Jeffrey Brown gets two views on how President Obama's new
plan for coastal oil and gas drilling could affect
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Wednesday, flooding in the Northeast forced hundreds to evacuate their homes after the second major rainstorm in a month and an investigation has largely cleared British scientists accused of fabricating climate change data.
REPORT
ANALYSIS
Rice: Nations Reaffirm Cooperation Pledge for
With hundreds of thousands of Haitians still displaced by the earthquake, the nation is urgently seeking aid from the international community. Judy Woodruff talks to United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice about the donors conference aimed at underwriting much of the rebuilding.
REPORT
As part of his continuing series on
REPORT
Census Pushes Americans' Participation as Deadline Looms
As the deadline for the 2010 census nears, Jim Lehrer talks
to U.S. Census director Robert Groves about the challenges of counting the
Series Title: Tavis Smiley Reports
Program Title: MLK: A Call to Conscience
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/31/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The second of Tavis Smiley’s special reports delves into one
of Martin Luther King Jr.’s greatest speeches, “Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break
Silence,” which Dr. King delivered on April 4, 1967, at Riverside Church in New
York City. The speech, delivered exactly one year before the date of his
assassination, is considered pivotal but often under-appreciated. King
challenged the morality of the
Education & History:
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Killer Subs in
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/5/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
NOVA dives beneath the waters of Pearl Harbor to trace
provocative new clues to one of the most tragic events of World War II — the
sinking of the USS Arizona . More than 1,000 crew members perished in the
greatest single loss of life in
In this program, NOVA’s team of expert investigators
journeys to the seafloor to explore the wreckage of the most mysterious of
these subs. Did this mini-sub and its two-person crew make it into Pearl Harbor
and fire torpedoes at the
Series Title: The Human Spark
Program Title: Becoming Us
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/6/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In the caves of the Dordogne region of
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Building Pharaoh’s Ship
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/12/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
A magnificent trading vessel embarks on a royal expedition
to a mysterious, treasure-laden land called Punt. Is this journey, intricately
depicted on the wall of one of
Series Title: The Human Spark
Program Title: So Human, So Chimp
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/13/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Host Alan Alda joins researchers studying our fellow simians — mainly chimpanzees, our closest living relatives — to discover both what we share with them and what new skills humans evolved since we went our separate ways. By watching — and participating in — experiments comparing chimps with children, he learns that human uniqueness lies in our ability to reason about things we can’t observe, especially the content of others’ minds, and to employ this skill in the collaborative enterprise of civilization.
Series Title: American Experience
Program Title: Influenza 1918 (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/18/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In the spring and summer of 1918, a new flu outbreak, dubbed Spanish Influenza, moved with soldiers from the European battlefields of World War I to the homefront. By September, the flu began to exact a toll on the civilian population; in the month of October alone, 195,000 Americans died of the disease. In total, more than 500,000 Americans succumbed to the flu that year, more than all the combat casualties in all the wars of the 20th century. Globally, the death toll has been estimated at anywhere between 20 and 40 million people.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/
Series Title:
Benjamin Latrobe:
Program Title: MONDAY, January 18, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/18/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Noted architecture critic Paul Goldberger hosts this
documentary biography of Benjamin Latrobe, the creator of the first uniquely
“American” architecture. Latrobe’s tumultuous life was a series of creative
triumphs, personal tragedies and constant re-invention. The film features
computer-generated animation, interviews with architects and historians and
location shooting as Goldberger explores Latrobe’s life, from his early years
in
http://www.pbs.org/benjaminlatrobe/
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Riddles of the Sphinx
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/19/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
For 45 centuries, the Great Sphinx has cast its enigmatic
gaze over
Series Title: The Human Spark
Program Title: Brain Matters
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/20/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In the third program, viewers literally peer into host Alan Alda’s head with a variety of high-tech imaging techniques, looking for his human spark. The unique circuitry that provides us with our most prized ability, language, is closely tied to another unique human skill, our ability to make and use complex tools. In his own brain, Alda finds the site of his ability to figure out what others are thinking. And in perhaps the biggest surprise, he discovers that the essential human spark, our ability to build alternative worlds in our heads — to imagine — lies in a brain region closely related to that used when thinking about others’ minds — and that fires most fiercely when we are doing nothing at all.
Series Title: American Experience
Program Title: Wyatt Earp
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/25/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
He has been portrayed in countless movies and television
shows by some of
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 1/26/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Every year, 100 million Monarch butterflies set off on an
incredible journey across
Series Title: The
National Parks:
Program Title: The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890) (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 1/27/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
In 1851, word spreads across the country of a beautiful area
of
http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/
Series Title: American Experience
Program Title: The Donner Party (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/1/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Of all the 19th-century pioneer stories, none exerts so
powerful a hold on the American imagination as the tale of the Donner Party in
the high Sierra Nevadas in the winter of 1846. That June, along with thousands
of others, George and Jacob Donner and James Frazier Reed led their families
west out of
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Ghosts of
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/2/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Perched atop a mountain crest, mysteriously abandoned more
than four centuries ago, Machu Picchu is the most famous archeological ruin in
the Western hemisphere and an iconic symbol of the power and engineering
prowess of the Inca. In the years since
Series Title: Secrets of Shangri-La
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, February 3, 2010 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/3/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In the legendary
Series Title: The
National Parks:
Program Title: The Last Refuge (1890-1915)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/3/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
By the end of the 19th century, widespread industrialization
has left many Americans worried about whether the country — once a vast
wilderness — will have any pristine land left. At the same time, poachers in
the parks are rampant, and visitors think nothing of littering or carving their
names near iconic sites like
http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/
Series Title: American Experience
Program Title: The Bombing of
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/8/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On September 1, 1939 — the first day of World War II in
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/9/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This program follows the charismatic Dr. Kenny Broad as he dives into blue holes — underwater caves that formed during the last ice age when sea level was nearly 400 feet below what it is today. They are Earth’s least explored and perhaps most dangerous frontiers. With an interdisciplinary team of climatologists, paleontologists and anthropologists, Broad investigates the hidden history of Earth’s climate as revealed by finds in this spectacularly beautiful “alternate universe.”
Series Title: The
National Parks:
Program Title: The
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/10/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
In the early 20th century,
http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/
Series Title: American Experience
Program Title: The Kennedys (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/15/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 180
Description:
On August 25, 2008, just two months after undergoing surgery
for a malignant brain tumor, "The Lion of the Senate" and the Kennedy
family's lone male survivor - Edward M. Kennedy - surprised attendees with an
unscheduled speech at the Democratic National Convention in
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Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Extreme Ice (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/16/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
As the world warms, the threat from rising sea levels poses
an alarming potential for disaster. Some models now project a one-meter sea
level rise over the next century, which could displace millions of people, from
Series Title: The
National Parks:
Program Title: Going Home (1920 - 1933) (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/17/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
While visiting the parks was once predominantly the domain
of Americans wealthy enough to afford the high-priced train tours, the advent
of the automobile allows more people than ever before to visit the parks.
Mather embraces this opportunity and works to build more roads in the parks.
Some park enthusiasts, such as Margaret and Edward Gehrke of
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Series Title: American Experience
Program Title: Amelia Earhart (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/22/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the
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Series Title: American Masters
Program Title: Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun (encore)
Distributor: WNET
Date: 2/22/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Writer, cultural anthropologist, chronicler of folk roots and ethnic traditions, daughter of a former slave, Hurston was one of the most celebrated — and most controversial — figures of the Harlem Renaissance, the creatively expansive era in the 1920s when “the Negro was in vogue.” She attained unique success in all areas, but her words and her conclusions were often mired in contention — she was called everything from flamboyant to outrageous, unpredictable to bodacious. She collaborated with Langston Hughes, was criticized by Richard Wright and ultimately died a pauper’s death in total obscurity. Now considered a lioness of African-American literature, she was resurrected by Alice Walker; such works as Dust Tracks on a Road and Their Eyes Were Watching God are essential reading today.
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Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Megabeasts' Sudden Death
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 2/23/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In May 2008, a scientific team made worldwide headlines by
announcing evidence of a previously unsuspected impact from space that had
devastated prehistoric
Series Title: The
National Parks:
Program Title: Great Nature (1933 - 1945) (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 2/24/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
To battle unemployment in the Great Depression, Franklin D.
Roosevelt creates the Civilian Conservation Corps, which spawns a “golden age”
for the parks through major renovation projects. In a groundbreaking study, a
young NPS biologist named George Melendez Wright discovers widespread abuses of
animal habitats and pushes the service to reform its wildlife policies.
Congress narrowly passes a bill to protect the Everglades in
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Series Title: American Experience
Program Title: Dolley Madison
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 3/1/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Style icon, extravagant hostess, humanitarian, doting mother, trusted political advisor and diplomat. These are the roles we now expect of a First Lady, roles created by President James Madison’s wife, Dolley. Born in relative obscurity before the American Revolution, Dolley’s beauty attracted attention, but it was her political acumen that set her apart in a time when women held no overt political power. As the “first First Lady,” she used her unelected position to legitimize the nation’s new capital, to create a political and social style for the new country and to give Americans a sense of their own national identity. As her successors have done ever since, Dolley Madison adopted social causes of her own, including advocating for children left orphaned by the War of 1812.
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Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: The Pluto Files
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 3/2/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Since its discovery in 1930, Pluto has held a warm place in the public imagination. So, when the American Museum of Natural History’s Hayden Planetarium stopped calling Pluto a planet, director Neil deGrasse Tyson found himself at the center of a firestorm — a firestorm led by angry Pluto-loving elementary school students. But what is it about this cold, distant rock that captures so many hearts? NOVA joins Tyson on a quest to find out. From the scientists trying to classify Pluto to die-hard “Pluto-philes,” Tyson meets a fascinating cast of characters with just one thing in common: strong opinions about Pluto. Based on Tyson’s book The Pluto Files, this is a light-hearted look at the solar system’s best-loved non-planet.
Series Title: The
National Parks:
Program Title: The Morning of Creation (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/3/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Following World War II, the parks are overwhelmed as
visitation reaches 62 million people a year. A new billion-dollar campaign —
Mission 66 — is created to build facilities and infrastructure that can
accommodate the flood of visitors. A biologist named Adolph Murie introduces
the revolutionary notion that predatory animals, which are still hunted,
deserve the same protection as other wildlife. In
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Series Title: Science Trek
Program Title: TUESDAY, March 9, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/9/2010 9:30:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
This out-of-this-world program explores the intersection of science fiction and science fact. Combining clips from Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation with interviews with some of the leading scientists and researchers from around the country, the program is an entertaining guide to the astonishing scientific advances being made in laboratories and universities around the country. PBS and Star Trek icon LeVar Burton hosts.
Series Title: Change Your Brain, Change Your Body
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 10, 2010 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/10/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
After performing more than 55,000 brain imaging studies, it is clear to Dr.Amen that if you want a better body, the first place to start is by having a better brain. This program offers you a revolutionary new way to get and keep the body you have always wanted and reveals two of the major secrets why most diets don’t work.
Series Title: At
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, March 10, 2010 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/10/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
National Geographic magazine photographer Joel Sartore
shoots in some of the most exotic locales on earth, but often in wretched
conditions for weeks on end. On the job, he's been chased by bears, wolves,
alligators and musk oxen. Capturing the beauty of Sandhill cranes in
Series Title: American Masters
Program Title: John James Audubon: Drawn from Nature (Encore)
Distributor: WNET
Date: 3/22/2010 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In a dramatic, contradictory story, the man who is synonymous with the American wilderness and conservation movement emerges as the man who probably killed more birds than anyone else in history. Energetic, gifted and vain, Audubon was self-taught and self-made, the illegitimate son of a French sea captain and Haitian servant girl. From the Caribbean and the French countryside, he eventually settled in the American south at age 19 and, after failed business efforts and bankruptcy, pursued his true passion — finding, shooting and drawing birds — ultimately realizing his dream of publishing The Birds of America, the monumental collection of 435 life-size prints, now each fetching more than $100,000 at auction. The National Audubon Society has more than a half-million members today and his legacy remains relevant.
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Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Cracking the Maya Code (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 3/23/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This is a definitive look back at how a handful of pioneers deciphered the intricate system of hieroglyphs developed by the Maya. With glorious footage of Mayan temples and art, the documentary is a fascinating account of this once magnificent ancient civilization’s ingenious method of communication.
Series Title: American Experience
Program Title: Victory in the Pacific (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/29/2010 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
“Take no prisoners. Fight to the bitter end.” Those were
everyday words to combat troops on both sides at the end of World War II in the
Pacific. And they led to an unprecedented orgy of slaughter. This provocative,
thorough examination of the final months of the war looks at the escalation of
bloodletting from both Japanese and American vantage points. As the film shows,
most of Emperor Hirohito's inner circle was determined to continue the war even
after losses in the
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Rat Attack (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 3/30/2010 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Every 48 years, the inhabitants of the remote Indian state of Mizoram suffer a horrendous ordeal known locally as mautam. An indigenous species of bamboo, blanketing 30 percent of Mizoram’s 8,100 square miles, blooms once every half-century, spurring an explosion in the rat population that feeds off the bamboo’s fruit. The rats run amok, destroying crops and precipitating a crippling famine throughout Mizoram. NOVA follows this gripping tale of nature’s capacity to engender human suffering and investigates the botanical mystery of why the bamboo flowers with clockwork precision every half-century.