Community
Ascertainment Report
For
October, November
and December 2011
Contents:
Arts, Entertainment and Culture Pg. 3
News and Public Affairs Pg. 35
Business/Industry, Local & National
Politics, Government, Legal Issues & Law Enforcement, Economy,
War/Veterans/National Security
Education and History Pg.
126
Science and Nature
Pg. 133
Arts, Entertainment, & Culture:
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: Waimea 'Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival Documentary (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/03/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Since 2001, some of the greatest 'ukulele and slack key guitar virtuosos have been converging annually at the Kahilu Theatre in Kamuela on Hawaii Island for five days of workshops, school outreach events, public concerts and musical sharing amongst themselves. The annual event is called the Waimea 'Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Institute. PBS Hawaii tells the story of the institute in a half-hour documentary, with interviews, performances, and spontaneous jam sessions with the likes of Dennis and David Kamakahi, Richard and Kalae Ho'opi'i, Bobby Ingano, Aaron Mahi, Cyril Pahinui, Benny Chong and Jeff Peterson.
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Program Title: Nanci Kreidman
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/04/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Sun., Oct. 9, at 4:00 pm.
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/05/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Sept. 28, at 11:30 pm and on Sun., Oct. 2, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: Peter, Paul and Mary: Carry It On - A Musical Legacy
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/05/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Some years before the ascendance of rock and roll on Top 40
radio, popular music veered sharply from the mainstream to sample American
roots music traditions. Inspired by the songs of Pete Seeger and The Weavers,
this music found its greatest expression during the early 1960s in the songs of
an emerging
Series Title: Roy Orbison and Friends: Black and White Night
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/05/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Filmed in black and white against the streamlined art deco
stage of the since-demolished Cocoanut Grove in downtown
Series Title: Barbra Streisand: One Night Only At the Village Vanguard
Program Title: THURSDAY, October 6, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/06/2011 8:30:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
In September 2009, a select group of fans and friends had the rare opportunity to experience the legendary Barbra Streisand's performance in the ultimate up-close-and-personal setting of the historic Village Vanguard club. Accompanied by piano, bass, guitar and drums, this is the artist at her most intimate. Songs include "Evergreen," "The Way We Were" and "If You Go Away."
Series Title: Rick Steves' European Christmas
Program Title: THURSDAY, October 6, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/06/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Join Rick Steves for a colorful, musical celebration of
Christmas across
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: Waimea 'Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival Concert (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/10/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Dynamic musical performances from some of the top 'ukulele
and slack key guitar artists in the world are featured onstage at the Kahilu
Theatre in Kamuela on
Series Title:
Chris Botti in
Program Title: MONDAY, October 10, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/10/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This program features more of the amazing performance by
trumpeter Chris Botti and friends at
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Program Title: Eddie and Myrna Kamae (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/11/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This week on LONG STORY SHORT,
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Sun., Oct. 16, at 4:00 pm.
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, October 12, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/12/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Sun., Oct. 16, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: Country Pop Legends
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, October 12, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/12/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Country pop legends unite to perform their biggest and best-loved hit recordings from the 50s, 60s and 70s in this special. Country music legend Roy Clark hosts this three-decades-long, emotional trip down memory lane. Contemporary performances by Glen Campbell, Crystal Gayle, Bill Anderson, BJ Thomas, the Bellamy Brothers and more are intermixed with classic full-length vintage archival gems from the vaults.
Series Title: Suze Orman's Money Class
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, October 12, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/12/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Financial expert Suze Orman unveils her advice to help viewers navigate today's unsettling economic waters. She will provide audiences powerful, timely and often surprising advice for moving forward on the most important financial fundamentals: saving and investing, building a career, planning for retirement and more.
Series Title: PBS
Program Title: Journey to Emalani (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/13/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The commemoration of Queen Emma's 1871 visit to the upland
Hawaiian music icon Nina Keali'iwahamana narrates.
Series Title: INDEPENDENT LENS
Program Title: Wham! Bam! Islam!
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/13/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
When a Kuwaiti psychologist launches a comic series with 99 superheroes based on the 99 virtues of Allah, he runs up against the harsh realities of the global marketplace and suspicion from Muslims.
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: 'Ale'a (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/17/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Encore presentation of a performance from the PBS Hawaii studios by this 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.
Series Title: The Ed Sullivan Comedy Special
Program Title: MONDAY, October 17, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/17/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
For 23 years, The Ed Sullivan Show featured
Series Title:
CRAFT IN
Program Title: Family
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/17/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Is talent inherited? What's it like to live in a household
where objects are made by hand? Former President Jimmy Carter shares stories of
the late Ed Moulthrop, a fellow Georgian known as the father of modern
woodturning and the father of a family of craft artists who are following in
his footsteps. The program also highlights the glass creations of the Marioni
family in Seattle, the inventions of ceramicist Cliff Lee, metal artist Holly
Lee in rural
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Program Title: Terence Knapp
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/18/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This week on LONG STORY SHORT,
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Oct. 19 at 11:00 pm and on Sun., Oct. 23, at 4:00 pm.
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, October 19, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/19/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 20
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Sun., Oct. 23, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: PBS
Program Title: Biography
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/20/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This documentary tells the story of Hawaiian patriot Joseph
Nawahi, a teacher, surveyor, lawyer, cabinet minister, newspaper editor and artist
in
Series Title: INDEPENDENT LENS
Program Title: Donor Unknown
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/20/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
This film follows the story of JoEllen Marsh, age 20, as she goes in search of the sperm donor father she knows only as "Donor 150." Along the way, she meets siblings she never knew existed.
Series Title: PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL
Program Title: American Masters:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/21/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 150
Description:
In honor of Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary, award-winning director and music journalist Cameron Crowe creates a definitive portrait of the seminal band carved from over 1,200 hours of rarely and never-before-seen footage, plus 24 hours of recently shot concert and interview footage. Hosted by director Taylor Hackford, the film chronicles the years leading up to the band's formation, the chaos that ensued soon after their rise to mega-stardom, their step back from center stage and the creation of a work culture that would sustain them. Part concert film, part insider hang, part testimonial to the power of music, the film features interviews with original band members Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Eddie Vedder. The evening's presentation is in collaboration with PBS member station KCTS.
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: Amy Hanaiali'i and Willie K (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/24/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
These two Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners present their unique brand of musical artistry in this vintage performance. In both solos and duets, Amy and Willie display wide-ranging versatility that showcases their diverse musical backgrounds.
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/24/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/24/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW kicks off its visit to
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Program Title: Chris McKinney (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/25/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Oct. 26 at 11:00 pm and on Sun., Oct. 30, at 4:00 pm.
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/26/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Sun., Oct. 30, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: PBS
Program Title: The B-Side
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/27/201 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Award-winning vocalist Tony Conjugacion hosts the pilot
episode of a new series of in-studio performances from
Series Title: PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/28/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Witness the grace and beauty of one of
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: Maunalua (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/31/2011 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.
Series Title: Will Ferrell: The Mark Twain Prize
Program Title: MONDAY, October 31, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/31/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
This brand new special celebrates the work of popular comedian and comic actor Will Ferrell, the latest recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. From the stage of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, Ferrell's friends, contemporaries and co-stars, including Billie Joe Armstrong of the band Green Day, Ed Asner, Jack Black, Matthew Broderick, Gwen Ifill, Adam McKay, Tim Meadows, Conan O'Brien, John C. Reilly, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Molly Shannon and Ben Stiller, salute the 14th recipient of the humor prize.
Series Title: Tina Fey: The Mark Twain Prize
Program Title: MONDAY, October 31, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/31/2011 9:30:00 PM
Length: 90
The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor salutes Tina Fey. Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in November 2010, the special features a star-studded cast of Fey's friends and colleagues including top entertainers Fred Armisen, Steve Carell, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Hudson, Jane Krakowski, Steve Martin, Seth Meyers, Lorne Michaels, Tracy Morgan, Amy Poehler and Betty White. The evening pays tribute to the humor and accomplishments of the popular writer, producer, actor and comedian.
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Program Title: Nora Okja Keller (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/01/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 2 at 11:00 pm and on Sun., Nov. 6, at 4:00 pm.
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, November 2, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/02/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 2, at 11:30 pm and on Sun., Nov. 6, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: Steve Jobs - One Last Thing
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, November 2, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/02/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In the aftermath of the death of probably the most inspirational computer designer and innovator of the 21st century, this film takes an in-depth look at the life and work of Apple boss Steve Jobs to examine how and why he revolutionized our world.
Series Title: PBS
Program Title: A Conversation with
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/03/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and longtime Maui resident W.S.
Merwin was
Series Title: INDEPENDENT LENS
Program Title: Deaf Jam
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/03/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Aneta Brodski, a deaf teen living in
Series Title: PBS
Arts from the
Program Title: FRIDAY, November 4, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/04/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Narrated by Steve Martin, a banjoist himself, the film
explores the roots of American music - the minstrel show, ragtime and early
jazz, blues, old-time, folk, bluegrass and country. It is a story of a
quintessential American musical instrument from its African slavery roots to
the 21st century, featuring performances and commentary from contemporary folk
musicians such as Pete Seeger, Earl Scruggs, Taj Mahal, Béla Fleck and the
Carolina Chocolate Drops, as well as from leading music historians, instrument
builders and collectors. Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash
hosts the presentation, a collaboration with PBS member station UNC-TV (
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: Makaha Sons (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/07/2011 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. In this encore of a performance taped at the PBS Hawaii studios, they play some of their most beloved songs.
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title: Junk in the Trunk
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 11/07/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Just when you thought ANTIQUES ROADSHOW couldn't possibly have more great discoveries to share, comes this special edition. "Junk in the Trunk" is a new episode of never-before-seen appraisals from ROADSHOW's 2011 season. Highlights include one of a set of six inherited chairs, made 50 years ago by a furniture designer who also did commissions for Aristotle Onassis; a rare and extensive collection of WWII prison camp materials that posthumously established a glider pilot's eligibility for a medal from the U.S. Department of Defense; and a drawing and lithograph by iconic American artist Grant Wood, as well as a trunk containing some of his possessions, acquired by the owner from Wood's aunt and valued at $14,000 to $22,000.
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title: Naughty or Nice (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 11/07/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In this special edition, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW makes a list and checks it twice. Enlivening the year-end holiday season, this lineup of favorite appraisals from past seasons will satisfy everyone's wish list. Highlights include: an 1863 Temperance lithograph illustrating the evils of imbibing spirits; a letter from Gerald Ford, written when he was House Minority Leader, to his kindergarten teacher in Michigan who called him "naughty little Gerry Ford;" and a dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the film Some Like It Hot that was so tight she had to be sewn into it, valued at $150, 000 to $250,000.
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Program Title: Jimmy Borges: The First Verse
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/08/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 9 at 11:00 pm and on Sun., Nov. 13, at 4:00 pm.
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/09/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 9, at 11:30 pm and on Sun., Nov. 13, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: PBS
Program Title: Dream Big: Nanakuli At The Fringe
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/10/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Big dreams are often followed by heartfelt gratitude. Such
is the case in this new PBS
Series Title: P.O.V.
Program Title: Where Soldiers Come From
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/10/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
From a snowy, small town in northern
Series Title: PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL
Program Title: American Masters Bill T. Jones: A Good Man
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/11/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Follow award-winning director/choreographer Bill T. Jones's
intense creative journey as he leads his company in the creation of Fondly Do
We Hope ... Fervently Do We Pray, an original dance-theater piece in honor of
Abraham Lincoln's bicentennial. Anna Deavere Smith hosts. The evening's
presentation is in collaboration with PBS member station WTTW in
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: Keali'i Reichel (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/14/2011 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
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title: Tasty Treasures
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 11/14/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This ANTIQUES ROADSHOW special edition, celebrates the season with a cornucopia of appetizing antiques and delectable collectibles for and about eating and drinking. Plucked from ROADSHOW's appraisal archive, highlights include a coveted stainless steel 1930s meat serving cart that saw decades of use at a Reno, Nevada, casino; a rare toy coffee service made of 18th-century British porcelain; and an heirloom Tlingit Indian oil bowl and ladle, acquired by the owner's great-great-grandfather during a military posting to Sitka, Alaska, in 1877, valued at a jaw-dropping $250,000 to $300,000.
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title: Simply the Best (Encore)
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 11/14/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
An ANTIQUES ROADSHOW's special edition, this episode showcases objects deemed the finest examples of their kind ever seen on ROADSHOW. Highlights include: a superlative pair of circa 1795, Massachusetts-made Federal side chairs, valued at $30,000 to $50,000; a staggeringly rare 19th-century Rhode Island rifle and powder horn, valued at $100,000 to $120,000; and the "holy grail" of the American women's suffrage movement - posters, valued at $10,000 to $15,000.
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Program Title: Jimmy Borges: The Ballad Continues
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/15/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 16 at 11:00 pm and on Sun., Nov. 20, at 4:00 pm.
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, November 16, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/16/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 16, at 11:30 pm and on Sun., Nov. 20, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: PBS
Program Title: Jimmy Borges After Dark (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/17/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Jimmy Borges is joined by all-star musicians - drummer Noel Okimoto, bassist Steve Jones, saxophonists Gabe Baltazar and Matt Catingub, pianist Betty Loo Taylor and singer Pauline Wilson - for a wonderful evening of jazz. A familiar PBS Hawaii favorite, this concert special from 2007 celebrates music, life... and the man who has overcome his greatest challenge ever.
Series Title: INDEPENDENT LENS
Program Title: We Still Live Here - Âs Nutayuneân
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/17/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The Wampanoag saved the Pilgrims from starvation - and lived
to regret it. Spurred on by their celebrated linguist Jessie Little Doe Baird,
the Wampanoag of Cape Cod and
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: Kaumakaiwa Lopaka Kanaka'ole and Kainani Kahaunaele (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/21/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NA MELE presents two stars of contemporary 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.
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 11/21/2011 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
Series Title: AMERICAN MASTERS
Program Title: Woody Allen: A Documentary Part 2 of 2
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/21/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Gaining unprecedented access to the notoriously private film legend, Emmy Award-winner Robert Weide delves into Woody Allen's life and creative process, from his childhood and early career through to his most recent film Midnight in Paris, in this new, two-part documentary. Exploring the ultimate independent filmmaker's writing habits, casting, directing and relationship with his actors, Weide traveled with Allen from the London set of his upcoming film You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger to Allen's home, the editing room and his childhood haunts in the Midwood section of Brooklyn. New interviews also provide insight and backstory: actors Antonio Banderas, Josh Brolin, Penelope Cruz, John Cusack, Larry David, Mariel Hemingway, Scarlett Johansson, Julie Kavner, Diane Keaton, Martin Landau, Louise Lasser, Sean Penn, Tony Roberts, Chris Rock, Mira Sorvino, Naomi Watts, Dianne Wiest and Owen Wilson; writing collaborators Marshall Brickman, Mickey Rose and Doug McGrath; cinematographers Gordon Willis and Vilmos Zsigmond; Allen's sister Letty Aronson; longtime manager Jack Rollins; casting director Juliet Taylor; pals Dick Cavett and Martin Scorsese; and others.
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Program Title: Sig Zane (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/22/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 23 at 11:00 pm and on Sun., Nov. 27, at 4:00 pm.
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, November 23, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/23/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 23, at 11:30 pm and on Sun., Nov. 27, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Program Title: Country Music
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/23/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
President and Mrs. Obama host this event that features superstars from the world of country music performing songs in the East Room of the White House.
Series Title: PBS
Program Title: Dream Big: Nanakuli at the Fringe (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/24/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Big dreams are often followed by heartfelt gratitude. Such
is the case in this new PBS
Series Title: PBS
Program Title: The B-Side (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/24/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Award-winning vocalist Tony Conjugacion hosts the pilot
episode of a new series of in-studio performances from
Series Title: INDEPENDENT LENS
Program Title: Reel Injun (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/24/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond takes an entertaining, insightful, and often humorous look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through a century of cinema and examining the ways that the myth of "the Injun" has influenced the world's understanding - and misunderstanding - of Native Americans. Narrated by Diamond with infectious enthusiasm and good humor, it is a look at cinema through the eyes of the people who appeared in its very first flickering images and have survived to tell their stories their own way.
Series Title: PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL
Program Title: PBS Arts from
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/25/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 150
Description:
Bask in the beautiful voice of world-renowned tenor Placido Domingo with the LA Opera in this romantic new opera by composer Daniel Catán, based on the Oscar-winning Italian film. The opera tells the story of a shy young postman in a tiny Italian fishing village, who discovers the courage to pursue his dreams through his daily deliveries to his only customer, the esteemed Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, played by Domingo. Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer Linda Ronstadt hosts.
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: Haunani Apoliana and Ku'uipo Kumukahi (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/28/2011 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.
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 11/28/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW's visit to
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title:
Distributor: WGBH
Date: 11/28/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Host Mark L. Walberg meets appraiser Kathleen Bailey at
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Program Title: Lee Cataluna: A Writer's Journey
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/29/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 30 at 11:00 pm and Sun. Dec. 4 at 4:00 pm.
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, November 30, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/30/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 23, at 11:30 pm and on Sun., Nov. 27, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: THROUGH A DOG'S EYES
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, November 30, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/30/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Each year, hundreds of people find hope through a handful of organizations across the country that train assistance dogs for people with disabilities. This film follows the journey of recipients as they go through the heartwarming and sometimes difficult process of receiving and becoming acclimated to a dog. Jennifer Arnold, founder of one of the nation's largest service dog organizations, Canine Assistants, details her unique teaching methods, giving viewers an intimate look at the canine-recipient matching process. The program offers inspiring, hopeful stories that show how dogs can affect everyone's life and how with a little patience and a lot of love, an "ordinary" dog can show how extraordinary he or she can become.
Series Title: PBS
Program Title: Those Who Came Before (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/01/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This film is the tenth documentary by husband and wife team Eddie and Myrna Kamae. (Eddie is the director of their films, while Myrna is the producer.) It is also a summing up and poignant look back at legendary musician Eddie Kamae's quest to find the sources of Hawaiian musical traditions and pass that knowledge on to future generations.
The film traces Eddie's journey of discovery with kupuna such as historian, Hawaiian language scholar, poet and songwriter Mary Kawena Pukui; poet, musician and songwriter Sam Li'a; and Pilahi Paki, a cultural treasure whose letter-by-letter definition of ALOHA had a major influence on Kamae. The film follows the evolution of Kamae's group The Sons of Hawaii, which played a major role in sparking the Hawaiian Renaissance of the 1970's.
Series Title: INDEPENDENT LENS
Program Title: Art & Copy (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/01/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Meet the real "Mad Men" (and women) in this stylish glimpse at the people behind the curtain of modern consumer culture. You may thank (or curse) the creators in the film for such familiarly evocative slogans as "Just Do It," "I ♥ NY," "Where's the Beef?" "Got Milk?" "Think Different," and brilliant campaigns for everything from cars to presidents.
Series Title: PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL
Program Title: PBS Arts from
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/02/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Witness the grace and beauty of one of
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: Melveen Leed (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/05/2011 7:30:00 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,
Series Title: Peter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On - A Musical Legacy
Program Title: MONDAY, December 5, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/05/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
There once was a time, some years before the ascendance of
rock and roll on Top 40 radio, when popular music veered sharply from the
mainstream to sample American roots music traditions. Inspired by the songs of
Pete Seeger and The Weavers, this music found its greatest expression during
the early 1960s in the songs of an emerging
Series Title: GREAT PERFORMANCES
Program Title: Hitman Returns: David Foster & Friends (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/05/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
David Foster, who has collaborated with some of the greatest superstars in music, returns to GREAT PERFORMANCES with some of his favorite artists for a magnificent night of music. Recorded in October 2010 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, "Hitman Returns," the follow-up concert to the hugely popular 2008 "Hitman: David Foster & Friends," is an all-star celebration featuring even more chart-topping stars and music from the 15-time Grammy Award winner's extensive career catalog. Guests include Chaka Khan, Seal, Kenny Loggins, Michael Bolton, All-4-One and Jackie Evancho.
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Program Title: The Legacy Series
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/06/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
The Legacy Series encapsulates the essence of Long Story
Short: preserving the stories, lessons and experiences of
Series Title: Human Nature Sings Motown with Special Guest Smokey Robinson
Program Title: TUESDAY, December 6, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/06/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Smokey Robinson presents the best-selling Australian pop
group Human Nature. The group cruises through the Motown songbook with
high-energy takes on the great sounds of vocal groups like the Four Tops, The
Supremes, The Jackson Five, Martha and the Vandellas and others. Shot at
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/07/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Dec 7, at 11:30 pm and on Sun., Dec 11, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: Celtic Woman - Believe
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/07/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Internationally renowned for alluring stage productions and songs of heartwarming inspiration, the singing sensation Celtic Woman presents a new chapter of musical enchantment to be enjoyed by the entire family. The extravagant production was filmed at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, with a dazzling array of visual and musical effects, including a 20-piece orchestra, seven-piece Celtic Woman Band, 16-piece Atlanta Bagpipe Band, lush vocal harmonies from the 10-member Aontas Choir and a 30-member children's choir, serving as the backdrop to the grace and beauty of Celtic Woman.
Series Title: Paul
Simon: Live at Webster Hall,
Program Title: THURSDAY, December 8, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/08/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
In June 2011, Paul Simon thrilled hometown fans with a
special performance at
Series Title: Straight No Chaser: Songs of the Decades-Holiday Edition
Program Title: THURSDAY, December 8, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/08/2011 9:30:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
The a cappella phenomenon Straight No Chaser, the ten men whose quirky version of "The 12 Days of Christmas" was a YouTube sensation, presents an entertaining evening for everyone. The special includes material from their EP Six Pack, holiday favorites from their album Christmas Cheers, including "The Christmas Can Can," "Hey Santa!" and, of course, the song that started it all: "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Series Title: PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL
Program Title: American Masters
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/09/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
In honor of Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary, award-winning director and music journalist Cameron Crowe creates a definitive portrait of the seminal band carved from over 1,200 hours of rarely and never-before-seen footage, plus 24 hours of recently shot concert and interview footage. Hosted by director Taylor Hackford, the film chronicles the years leading up to the band's formation, the chaos that ensued soon after their rise to mega-stardom, their step back from center stage and the creation of a work culture that would sustain them. Part concert film, part insider hang, part testimonial to the power of music, the film features interviews with original band members Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Eddie Vedder.
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT
Program Title: Lee Cataluna: Creation and Change
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/13/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Dec. 14 at 11:00 PM and Sun., Dec. 18 at 4:00 pm.
Series Title: 60s Pop, Rock & Soul
Program Title: TUESDAY, December 13, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/13/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Hosted by icons Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits and Davy Jones of The Monkees, this all-new concert spectacular features hits and favorites of the AM radio era from Paul Revere & The Raiders, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Kingsmen, The Ventures, Question Mark & The Mysterians and Jefferson Starship. Every song is a classic from the decade of peace, love and profound social change - sung by performers who represent a period of time that resonates through the generations.
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, December 14, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/14/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program will be rebroadcast on Wed., Dec 14, at 11:30 pm and on Sun., Dec 18, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: LIVE
FROM
Program Title: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/14/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
New York City Ballet's beloved holiday favorite, George
Balanchine's The Nutcracker, is presented from
Series Title: PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL
Program Title: The Little Mermaid from
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/16/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 150
Description:
Experience Hans Christian Andersen's haunting tale of love in San Francisco Ballet's production of The Little Mermaid. Choreographer John Neumeier blends dance, dramatic storytelling and spectacle in a darkly emotional interpretation of the classic fable. Performed by the world-class San Francisco Ballet, the production features an original score by acclaimed young composer Lera Auerbach, with prima ballerina Yuan Yuan Tan in the title role. Kristi Yamaguchi hosts the program. The evening's presentation is in collaboration with PBS member station KQED.
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: Na Palapalai (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/19/2011 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.
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title: Forever Young
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/19/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This episode is a celebration of objects for the young and the young at heart. As the show's lovingly preserved appraisals prove, it's not only toys and teddy bears that capture the spirit of youth. Highlights include original art for a Dr. Seuss lunchbox; a child's shoe autographed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig; and a colorful embroidered silk picture, sewn by the owner's great-great-great-aunt in 1819, at the age of 15, valued at $60,000 to $80,000.
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title: Big & Little (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/19/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This episode proves good things come in small - and gigantic - packages. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW looks high and low through its archive of appraisals for unusually teeny treasures and outsize objects, from an heirloom five-carat diamond ring valued at $40,000 to $50,000 to a wall-sized painting by noted American artist John Fery, estimated to be worth $20,000 to $30,000.
Series Title: AMERICAN MASTERS
Program Title: Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/19/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
From 1941 to 1978, the husband-and-wife team of Ray and
Charles Eames brought unique talents to their partnership. He was an architect
by training; she was a painter and sculptor. Together, they are considered
Series Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Program Title: Nake'u Awai (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/20/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Dec. 21, at 11:00 pm and Sun. Dec. 25, at 4:00 pm.
Series Title:
LIDIA CELEBRATES
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/20/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich celebrates culture through food. Join her for an Italian Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes with actors Mo Rocca and Stanley Tucci; a Mexican-American Christmas Day with four generations of the Cortez family in San Antonio, Texas; a Chinese New Year feast and celebration with the Fong-Torres family; and a Jewish-American Passover seder with the Russ family of the famed specialty shop Russ and Daughters and food author Ruth Reichl.
Series Title: Christmas at St. Olaf: Rejoice, Give Thanks and Sing
Program Title: TUESDAY, December 20, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/20/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This new production of one of the nation's most highly
acclaimed annual musical celebration marks the 100th anniversary of the annual
Christmas Festival from
Series Title:
Program Title: TUESDAY, December 20, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/20/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This program features highlights from the Los Angeles County
Holiday Celebration that took place in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, December 21, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/21/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Dec. 21, at 11:30 pm and on Sun., Dec. 25, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: PBS
Program Title: Filmmakers' Forum (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/22/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Donalyn Dela Cruz hosts a round table discussion with a
group of
Series Title: INDEPENDENT LENS
Program Title: The Woodmans
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/22/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
This film is a fascinating and unflinching portrait of the late photographer Francesca Woodman, told through the young artist's provocative work and remarkably candid interviews with her parents, who have continued their own artistic careers while watching Francesca's professional reputation eclipse their own. With unrestricted access to all of Francesca's photographs, private diaries, and experimental videos, the program traces the story of an unforgettable family broken and then healed by their art.
Series Title: Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring David Archuleta
Program Title: FRIDAY, December 23, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/23/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Award-winning pop sensation David Archuleta and Grammy Award nominee Michael York join the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir in an energetic Christmas celebration of magnificent proportion. Recorded before audiences totaling 80,000 people, this spectacular event combines elegant dancing, masterful musical performances and storytelling. Complete with Yuletide favorites such as "Silent Night" and "Joy to the World," the memorable performance also includes unique music such as "Los Pastores a Belén," sung by David Archuleta in Spanish, together with moving organ, choir and orchestra performances.
Series Title: Christmas at St. Olaf: Rejoice, Give Thanks and Sing
Program Title: FRIDAY, December 23, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/23/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This new production of one of the nation's most highly
acclaimed annual musical celebration marks the 100th anniversary of the annual
Christmas Festival from
Series Title: NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Program Title: George Kahumoku (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/26/2011 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."
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/26/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Stuart
Whitehurst visit
Series Title: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Program Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/26/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In
Series Title: Over 90 and Loving It
Program Title: MONDAY, December 26, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/26/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This film profiles an inspirational group of people in their
90s and 100s who continue to lead full and passionate lives. The documentary
introduces a wide range of engaging characters - from a legendary folk singer
to a senior Olympian to a
Series Title: LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, December 28, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/28/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Jim and
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Dec. 28, at 11:30 pm and on Sun., Jan. 1, at 3:30 pm.
Series Title: INDEPENDENT LENS
Program Title: These Amazing Shadows
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/29/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
What do the films
This documentary weaves clips from
Series Title: AMERICAN MASTERS
Program Title: Troubadours: Carole King, James Taylor and The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/30/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
In the wake of the turbulent 1960s, a new style of song and
songwriter came to the fore - a style marked by vulnerable introspection and
naked emotion. Backed by little more than a lone acoustic guitar or simple
piano, these exciting voices descended upon
News & Public Affairs:
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, October 3, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/03/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Wall Street Protests Spread, Channeling Anger at Corporate, Political Forces
Protesters in the Occupy Wall Street movement are
maintaining a growing campaign against corporate and political forces that they
say are fueling economic inequality in
REPORT
In
Syrian activists reported Monday that security forces detained 3,000 people in Rastan after a weekend of some of the worst fighting since the uprising began six months ago. Ray Suarez reports on the violent stalemate between the government and opposition
REPORT
Senate Considers Bill to Punish
For years, American lawmakers have targeted
REPORT
The economy in
REPORT
News Wrap: Stocks Drop on News
In other news Monday, global markets took another hit over
news that
ANALYSIS
As Violence in
Word of a violent weekend assault on the city of
ANALYSIS
Immigration, Affirmative Action on New High Court Docket; Health Reform Awaited
The U.S. Supreme Court returned to work Monday and the court has a docket full of controversial cases on topics ranging from obscenity to strip searches to warrantless surveillance. Gwen Ifill previews the new term with The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle and Scotusblog.com's Tom Goldstein.
ANALYSIS
American Bruce Beutler and Luxembourg-born Jules Hoffmann shared this year's Nobel Prize in medicine with Canadian-born Ralph Steinman, who died on Friday, for their discoveries related to the immune system. Jeffrey Brown discusses their work with Dr. Anthony Fauci of The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, October 4, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/04/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Christie Hangs Onto His Hat: What Happens to GOP Field?
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Tuesday that he will not join the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. Judy Woodruff discusses what his decision means for the campaigns of the rest of the GOP contenders with Political Editor David Chalian and Jeff Zeleny of The New York Times.
REPORT
Al-Shabab Truck Bomb Attack Kills at Least 70 in
A truck bomb rammed a checkpoint Tuesday near the education
ministry in
REPORT
Three
REPORT
Liberians Head to Polls in Test of Struggling Democracy's Stability
The African nation of
REPORT
News Wrap: Bernanke Says Fed Stimulus Is Critical to Prevent New Recession
In other news Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke
issued a new warning about the
ANALYSIS
Somalis 'Shocked' at Scale of Deadly al-Shabab Attack in
Al-Shabab took responsibility for a truck bomb that rammed a
checkpoint Tuesday near the education ministry in
ANALYSIS
In a Weak Economy, Why Is CEO Pay on the Rise?
Median executive compensation has more than quadrupled over
the last four decades, even through the latest financial crisis. Margaret
Warner explores how CEOs can still command such salaries and benefits in light
of the recession with Michael Faulkender of the
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/05/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Dems Pitch New Plan to Fund Jobs Bill: A Tax on Millionaires
Democratic leaders in the Senate proposed a surtax on millionaires on Wednesday to pay for President Obama's jobs bill. Jeffrey Brown discusses the move and its prospects with WNYC Radio's Todd Zwillich.
ANALYSIS
Supreme Court Considers Case on Discrimination in Religious Schools
Judy Woodruff discusses a Supreme Court case that considers the founding principle of the separation of church and state with the National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle.
REPORT
War-Torn
After decades of civil war,
REPORT
Poet Philip Schultz Details Life-Long Struggle in New Memoir 'My Dyslexia'
Poet Philip Schultz details his life-long struggle to overcome dyslexia in his new memoir. Jeffrey Brown profiles the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet's latest work, "My Dyslexia."
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Wednesday, stock markets in the
REPORT
'Occupy Wall Street' Protests Give Voice to Anger Over Greed, Corporate Culture
The protests against Wall Street gained new momentum on
Wednesday, when union members and students joined the demonstration and marched
through the streets of lower
CONVERSATION
Google's Schmidt on the 'Winners and Losers' in Search Rankings
Google is being investigated as to whether it may be
violating anti-trust law in how it ranks websites when consumers do searches.
Gwen Ifill talks to Google's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt as part of the
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, October 6, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/06/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Obama to Congress: Vote on Jobs Bill or Find Better Idea
President Obama called a news conference Thursday where he pressed members of Congress to vote for his jobs package or present a better idea. Judy Woodruff reports.
REPORT
Remembering the Life, Designs of Digital Visionary Steve Jobs
In a statement late Wednesday, Apple said its co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at age 56. Correspondent Spence Michels looks back on the life and work of the digital visionary.
REPORT
After Draftless Decade of War, Gap Seen Between Military, Civilians
After a decade of
REPORT
The Old Man and the Boat: Hemingway's Quest for Peace
Paul Hendrickson, the author of "Hemingway's Boat, Everything He Loved in Life, and Lost, 1934-1961," is the latest biographer to delve into Ernest Hemingway, and he does so by narrowing his narrative focus on the famous writer's 38-foot motorized fishing vessel, Pilar.
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Thursday, several hundred people formed a
symbolic "99 percent" figure in
ANALYSIS
What Does Future Hold for Tech World, Apple Without Jobs?
Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was remembered Thursday as being one the of world's greatest innovators. Jeffrey Brown discusses his life and work with Google's Vint Cerf, Boing Boing's Xeni Jardin and AOL co-founder Steve Case.
REPORT
Film Follows First Trials of International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor
In "Prosecutor," filmmaker Berry Stevens follows Luis Moreno-Ocampo, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. This excerpt is part of The Economist Film Project series of independently produced films aired in partnership between The Economist and the NewsHour.
Series Title:
INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program Title: The
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/06/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On this week's INSIGHTS, host Dan Boylan and guest panelists
will examine
Host Dan Boylan will be joined by regional census director James T. Christy, acting state economist Eugene Tian, Susan Chandler with the non profit group PHOCUSED and a fourth panelist representing the business community.
We want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone, e-mail, Twitter and live blogging.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 7, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/07/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Romney Hopes for Faster
After outlining his foreign policy vision Friday at The
Citadel, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney sat down with Judy
Woodruff and discussed the war in
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Friday, the Labor Department reported that the
ANALYSIS
3 Women 'at Forefront of Peace for Years' Honored With Nobel Prize
The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to three women who have fought for peace and women's rights. Margret Warner discusses the achievements of the three winners with the Institute for Policy Studies' Emira Woods and Vital Voices' Malini Patel.
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
Romney: Voters Must Replace Obama to 'Keep
After outlining his foreign policy proposals Friday in
ANALYSIS
Panel's Pitch to Nix Routine Prostate Cancer Tests Draws Strong Reaction
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said Friday that prostate specific antigen tests, known as PSAs, that are done to detect prostate cancer could be doing more harm than good. Jeffrey Brown discusses the latest controversial recommendation from the influential panel with The Washington Post's Rob Stein.
ANALYSIS
Shields, Brooks on Romney's Electability, Cain's 9-9-9 Plan, Wall St. Protests
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including GOP contender Mitt Romney's foreign policy vision and electability, rival Republican candidate Herman Cain's "9-9-9" plan to overhaul the U.S. tax code, plus the Occupy Wall Street protests that are spreading beyond New York City.
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 7, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/07/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
Series Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 7, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/07/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
NEED TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and culture.
Series Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 7, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/07/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series Title:
INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program Title: The
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/07/2011 9:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On this week's INSIGHTS, host Dan Boylan and guest panelists
will examine
Host Dan Boylan will be joined by regional census director James T. Christy, acting state economist Eugene Tian, Susan Chandler with the non profit group PHOCUSED and a fourth panelist representing the business community.
We want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone, e-mail, Twitter and live blogging.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, October 10, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/10/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Deadly Clashes in
Funerals were held Monday for some of the 26 protesters
killed Sunday in
REPORT
News Wrap: Americans Win Nobel for Economic Growth, Inflation Research
In other news Monday, two Americans won the 2011 Nobel Prize in economics. Christopher Sims and Thomas Sargent were honored for their work in the 1970s and '80s on how government policies can affect economic growth and inflation. Also, Syrian human rights activists reported that weekend clashes killed at least 31 people.
REPORT
Environment, Economy at Heart of Keystone XL Pipeline Debate
A Canadian company wants to build a $13 billion, 1,700-mile
pipeline to carry crude oil from the so-called tar sands region in
ANALYSIS
Does
The
ANALYSIS
After Deadly Clashes, Is Partnership Between
ANALYSIS
Mitt Romney's Mormonism Marks Tricky Territory for GOP Rivals
After endorsing Gov. Rick Perry at the Value Voters Summit in Washing on Friday, Baptist minister Robert Jeffress focused on GOP candidate Mitt Romney's faith, saying, "Mormonism is a cult." Judy Woodruff discusses the role of religion in the Republican presidential race with the Christian Broadcasting Network's David Brody.
REPORT
Amid Criticism,
The
CONVERSATION
Anita Hill Reflects on 20 Years Since Clarence Thomas Hearings
Twenty years ago, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' Senate confirmation process sparked a national debate about sexual harassment when Anita Hill, his former special assistant, accused him of inappropriate behavior. Gwen Ifill and Hill discuss her new book, "Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race and Finding Home."
Series Title: The War of 1812
Program Title: MONDAY, October 10, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/10/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
For two and a half years, Americans fought against the British, Canadian colonists and native nations. Some of the War of 1812's battles and heroes became legendary, yet its blunders and cowards were just as prominent. This film shows how the glories of war become enshrined in history, how failures are quickly forgotten and how inconvenient truths are ignored forever. With stunning re-enactments, evocative animation and the incisive commentary of key experts, the film presents the conflict that forged the destiny of a continent.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, October 11, 2011
Date: 10/11/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Is
Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday that
REPORT
'Underwear Bomber' Trial Opens in
Opening arguments were heard Tuesday in a
DEBATE
Lawmakers Question Whether Obama's Jobs Bill Has the Right 'Forumla'
Senate Republicans moved Tuesday to block President Obama's $447 billion jobs bill. Judy Woodruff leads a debate over the proposal, which includes a combination of tax cuts and infrastructure spending, with Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., and Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.
CONVERSATION
Ex-French Resistance Fighter Hessel: 'It Is Good for Us to Feel Outrage'
Stephane Hessel, a 94-year-old former French resistance fighter, is urging young people to take to the streets and show their outrage. Ray Suarez and Hessel discuss his book, "Time For Outrage," which is also titled "Indignez-Vous!" in French.
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Tuesday,
ANALYSIS
Abdulmutallab May Not Talk Much in 'Underwear Bomber' Trial
The trial of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who is charged with trying to detonate explosives hidden in underwear on a Detroit-bound flight on Christmas Day 2009, began Tuesday. Gwen Ifill discusses the opening day of the case with WDET Public Radio's Quinn Klinefelter.
REPORT
Stalling Economy Forces Pennsylvania Schools to Put Dreams on Hold
The weak economy is contributing to -- and magnifying the
problems -- of some school districts around the
REPORT
'Women, War & Peace' Highlights Changing Females' Roles in Global Conflicts
"Women, War & Peace," a new five-part series
co-produced by WNET New York, explores the changing role of women in conflicts
around the world. This excerpt tells the story of an Army Female Engagement
Team that reaches out to women in rural parts of
Series Title: FRONTLINE
Program Title: The Anthrax Files
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/11/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In the fall of 2001 envelopes carrying deadly anthrax were delivered to U.S. Senate offices, network news divisions and a tabloid newspaper. Five people were killed, many more were infected and the nation was terrorized. Seven years later, after the mistaken pursuit of one suspect, the most expensive and complex investigation ever undertaken by the FBI ended when the organization identified Army scientist Dr. Bruce Ivins as the sole perpetrator of the attacks - after Ivins had taken his own life. Now, new questions are being raised about the FBI's investigative methods and whether Ivins was really guilty. FRONTLINE, in a co-production with ProPublica and McClatchy Newspapers, takes a hard look at the FBI's investigation of the country's most notorious act of bioterrorism.
Series Title: WOMEN, WAR & PEACE
Program Title: I Came to Testify
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/11/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
WOMEN, WAR & PEACE is a new five-part series that focuses on the under-reported stories of the women who are changing the rules of engagement in conflict hotspots all over the world, reframing our understanding of modern warfare.
This episode is the moving story of how a group of sixteen
women who had been imprisoned and raped by Serb-led forces in the Bosnian town
of
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, October 12, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/12/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Democrats Consider Piecemeal Approach to Blocked Jobs Bill
Senate Republicans blocked the Democrats' version of President Obama's $450 billion jobs bill on Tuesday, saying it would not work and might make things worse. But the president and Democrats pledged to keep pushing for the legislation. Kwame Holman reports.
ANALYSIS
Cain's 9-9-9 Plan, 'Romneycare' Scrutinized at
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Godfather's
Pizza chief executive Herman Cain took center stage at the Republican primary
debate at
REPORT
Georgia Works Jobs Training Program: a Peach or the Pits?
One provision of President Obama's jobs bill that has some
bipartisan support is modeled after a program in
CONVERSATION
Novelist Alaa Al Aswany on Surprising Changes in the Egyptian People
Egyptian novelist and dentist Alaa al Aswany speaks with
Margret Warner about the surprising changes in political behavior of his
countrymen amid the revolution earlier this year, and how the new
REPORT
News Wrap: Secretary Clinton Condemns
In other news Wednesday, the
ANALYSIS
Supreme Court Weighs Constitutionality of Routine Jailhouse Strip Searches
Do routine jailhouse strip searches for people accused of minor offenses violate the Constitution? Supreme Court justices heard a case Wednesday centering on that issue. Judy Woodruff discusses the case, which pits privacy rights against security concerns, with The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle.
ANALYSIS
UAW, Big 3 Reach Agreement Amid New Economic Climate
The United Auto Workers has reached a deal for a new contract with Chrysler after working out similar deals with GM and Ford. Jeffrey Brown discusses what these new labor contracts might mean for workers and the Big Three automakers with Changing Gears' Micheline Maynard and David Shepardson of The Detroit News.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, October 13, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/13/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
World Leaders Weigh Options Over Alleged Iranian Plot Inside
At a news conference Thursday, President Obama addressed the
alleged Iran-backed terror plot to murder the Saudi ambassador to
REPORT
News Wrap: Libyan Rebels Claim Capture of Gadhafi's Son
In other news Thursday, rebel forces in
REPORT
Presidents Obama, Lee Face 'Bad or Worse Options' Over
The White House rolled out all the flourishes of a state
visit for South Korean President Lee to celebrate the new trade agreement,
passed by Congress on Wednesday, and to discuss a strategy to denuclearize
REPORT
Search for Alzheimer's Cure Leads Researchers to Colombian Highlands
The search for a cure for Alzheimer's disease has taken researchers to a remote region in the Colombian Highlands. Tom Clarke of Independent Television News reports.
ANALYSIS
American ambassadors around the world are alerting
governments in their host nations about the ongoing investigation into the
alleged Iran-backed assassination plot in the
ANALYSIS
The economical and social effects of
ANALYSIS
Reconstructing Black Death: Why Was Plague Microbe so Deadly?
Researchers announced Wednesday that they've managed to
reconstruct the genome of the Black Death, the illness that wiped out around
half of
Series Title: HIKI NŌ: The Nation's First Statewide Student News Network
Program Title: THURSDAY, October 13, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/13/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
HIKI NŌ: The Nation's First Statewide Student News
Network makes its second-season premiere! Students from
This program will be rebroadcast on Sat., Oct. 15, at 12:30 pm and Sun., Oct. 16, at 3:00 pm.
Series Title:
INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program Title: Rail Transit
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/13/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On the next INSIGHTS, host Dan Boylan and guests will
discuss and debate
Scheduled guests include Drew Astolfi, director of Faith Action for Community Equality; former governor Benjamin Cayetano; former Honolulu City Council member Gary Okino; and business owner Cliff Slater.
We want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone, e-mail, Twitter and live blogging.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 14, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/14/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Jobs Dominate Political Agenda for Obama, Republican Rivals
Jobs dominated the political agenda for President Obama and his Republican rivals on Friday, as everyone seemed to agree on the need to do something but there was little agreement on what to do. Ray Suarez reports.
REPORT
A controversial new
ANALYSIS
Mother Nature, Manmade Changes Fuel Flooding Across
The worst floods in half a century are devastating
REPORT
Architect Safdie Makes Sure Everything Stays up to Date in
Jeffrey Brown speaks with Moshe Safdie, architect of the brand-new $326 million Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, about the moral purpose of architecture and the need for a building to reflect the cultural essence of its location while remaining timeless.
REPORT
News Wrap: Federal Appeals Court Gives Mixed Ruling on
In other news Friday, a federal appeals court upheld a key
part of a controversial
REPORT
Swollen Rivers, Surging Floodwaters Devastate
Monsoon season combined with typhoon season has wrought
disaster throughout Asia, from
ANALYSIS
Shields, Brooks on Cain's Poll Surge, 'Hunger for Something Else' in GOP Race
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain's recent surge in the polls, how much religion is factoring into the GOP race for Mitt Romney and others, the lack of long-term economic fixes, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry's teetering support.
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 14, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/14/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
Series Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 14, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/14/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NEED TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and culture.
Series Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 14, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/14/2011 8:30:00 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
Program Title: Rail Transit (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/14/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On the next INSIGHTS, host Dan Boylan and guests will
discuss and debate
Scheduled guests include Drew Astolfi, director of Faith Action for Community Equality; former governor Benjamin Cayetano; former Honolulu City Council member Gary Okino; and business owner Cliff Slater.
We want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone, e-mail, Twitter and live blogging.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: MONDAY, October 17, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/17/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
World Leaders Weigh Impact of Spreading Occupy Wall Street Protests
President Obama drew on public discontent Monday without
directly mentioning the growing anti-Wall Street movement as he promoted his
jobs bill in
ANALYSIS
Will Occupy Wall Street Movement Stand Apart From
As economic protests spread globally, world leaders took
note of the movements' possible implications. Jeffrey Brown discusses the
causes, strengths and weaknesses of the growing protests in the
ANALYSIS
FCC's Genachowski: New Alerts Aim to Limit 'Bill Shock' for Wireless Users
Most cell phone users purchase a plan with limits on how long they can talk, text or browse the Web each month, but it can be tough to track usage. Ray Suarez discusses new consumer-friendly rules for wireless companies to send their customers over-usage alerts with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski.
REPORT
Obama, Civil Rights Leaders Formally Dedicate MLK Memorial
Tens of thousands of people gathered Sunday in
REPORT
News Wrap: Yemeni Troops, Opposition Clash, Leaving at Least 18 Dead
In other news Monday, Yemeni officials reported that at
least 18 people were killed in intense fighting between troops and opposition
forces in the capital of Sana'a. Also, Central America struggled to recover
from flooding and landslides that have left at least 81 people dead in
ANALYSIS
Outside Super PACs Poised to Dominate 2012 Spending
When it comes to financing presidential campaigns, the money
raised by individual candidates may count less in the 2012 election than past
contests. Gwen Ifill discusses the potential might of the new super PACs with
Tara Malloy of the
CONVERSATION
Cocaine: How 'Miracle Drug' Nearly Destroyed Sigmund Freud, William Halsted
In "An Anatomy of Addiction," medical historian Howard Markel details the cocaine addictions of Sigmund Freud and William Halsted, both medical revolutionaries a century ago. Betty Ann Bowser and Markel discuss what their stories tell us about one of modern medicine's first miracle drugs and the timeless nature of addiction.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: TUESDAY, October 18, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/18/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Shalit Freed in Prisoner Swap, But Hamas' Armed Wing Signals More Struggles
Soldier Gilad Shalit arrived back in Israeli custody Tuesday
after being held for more than five years in the Gaza Strip. Gwen Ifill reports
on the 1000-for-one prisoner exchange between
REPORT
News Wrap: Obama Presses Senate to Pass Parts of Jobs Bill
In other news Tuesday, President Obama was back on his bus
tour in
ANALYSIS
Amid Chaos, '
As
REPORT
New Vaccine Aims to Take Major Bite out of Malaria's Toll in
Scientists are on the cusp of having the world's first vaccine against malaria, a disease that kills nearly 800,000 people each year. Lawrence McGinty of Independent Television News reports.
CONVERSATION
In "Rebuilding Justice: Civil Courts in Jeopardy and
Why You Should Care," co-authors Rebecca Love Kourlis and Dirk Olin
examine problems and potential improvements in the
ANALYSIS
Will Shalit-Palestinian Swap Change Long-Term
A prisoner swap between
REPORT
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton underscored
REPORT
How Bright Is Solar Power's Future in a Post-Solyndra
After the Obama administration-embraced solar-panel company
Solyndra collapsed and defaulted on its government-backed loans, the surging
ANALYSIS
Vaccine Could Become 'Another Very Powerful Weapon' to Fight Malaria
An experimental vaccine against malaria, an oftentimes-deadly disease that half the world is exposed to, is still in trials, but it could be in production by 2015. Jeffrey Brown discusses the potential impact of the vaccine with GlaxoSmithKline CEO Andrew Witty.
Series Title: Growing Hope Against Hunger: A Sesame Street Primetime Special
Program Title: TUESDAY, October 18, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/18/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This family special will shine a light on the problem of
childhood hunger. During a food drive on
Series Title: FRONTLINE
Program Title: Lost in Detention
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/18/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
More than one million immigrants have been deported from the
Series Title: WOMEN, WAR & PEACE
Program Title: Pray the Devil Back to Hell
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/18/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
WOMEN, WAR & PEACE is a new five-part series that focuses on the under-reported stories of the women who are changing the rules of engagement in conflict hotspots all over the world, reframing our understanding of modern warfare.
This episode tells the astonishing story of the Liberian
women who took on the warlords and regime of dictator Charles Taylor in the
midst of a brutal civil war and won a once unimaginable peace for their
shattered country in 2003. In the capital city of
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: WEDNESDAY, October 19, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/19/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Riots Erupt Over
A 100,000-strong protest erupted into rioting that lasted
for hours Wednesday in
REPORT
News Wrap: Federal Reserve Reports Slight Improvement in
In other news Wednesday, the Federal Reserve reported that
the
ANALYSIS
Social Security Recipients to Get 3.6% Boost, but How Much Will it Help?
Starting in January, 55 million Social Security recipients will get a 3.6 percent bump in benefits. Margret Warner discusses the cost-of-living adjustment, which is tied to inflation, with Robert Reischauer of the Urban Institute.
ANALYSIS
Do Large Banks' Troubles Show They're Too Big to Manage?
Goldman Sachs announced a $428 million quarterly loss Tuesday, just its second loss since going public in 1999. Jeffrey Brown discusses the state, the future and regulation of large American banks with banking industry consultant Bert Ely and Simon Johnson, former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund.
ANALYSIS
Riots erupted Wednesday in
ANALYSIS
Heavyweights Romney, Perry Spar in Latest Debate; 9-9-9 Plan Draws More Scrutiny
The clashes came early and often Tuesday night as seven
Republican presidential contenders squared off in
REPORT
In
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: THURSDAY, October 20, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/20/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
What Killed Gadhafi: Firefight Wounds or Execution?
Deposed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was killed Thursday
after a battle in his hometown of Sirte, the last major bastion of loyalists'
resistance amid the country's revolution. Alex Thomson of Independent
Television News reports from
REPORT
Looking Back at Gadhafi's Brutal, Sometimes Bizarre 42-Year Reign
Moammar Gadhafi, killed by rebel forces on Thursday, had
been hunted by rebels since the Arab Spring began in
ANALYSIS
How Will History Judge
President Obama said Moammar Gadhafi's death "marks the
end of a long and painful chapter." Margret Warner explores how history
may view President Obama and the
REPORT
Earthquake Prediction: Could We Ever Forecast the Next Big One?
Hundreds of cities on the U.S. West Coast took part in the 2011
Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, just hours before a
small tremor hit the San Francisco Bay Area. Science correspondent Miles
O'Brien reports from
ANALYSIS
'However Joyous,' New
The mood in
REPORT
After Gadhafi's Death, World Leaders Focus on
Moammar Gadhafi's body was paraded through the streets of Misrata late Thursday, as world leaders reacted to the longtime ruler's death. Margret Warner reports.
REPORT
News Wrap:
In other news Thursday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
issued a blunt warning to
REPORT
Patients, Doctors Face Tough Questions Amid Changes in Prostate Cancer Screening
There have been plenty of questions and reactions in the medical community since a government panel recommended changing the way men are screened for prostate cancer. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on some of the responses among patients and doctors.
Series Title: HIKI NŌ: The Nation's First Statewide Student News Network
Program Title: THURSDAY, October 20, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/20/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
On the next all-new episode of HIKI NŌ, student hosts
from
This program will be rebroadcast on Sat., Oct. 22, at 12:30 pm and Sun., Oct. 23, at 3:00 pm.
Series Title:
INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program Title: Domestic Violence
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/20/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On the next INSIGHTS, host Dan Boylan and panelists will
explore domestic violence in our islands. Though October is Domestic Violence
Awareness month in
Scheduled guests include: William Hoshijo, Executive
Director of the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Nanci Kreidman, CEO of the
We want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone, email, Twitter or live blogging. You may email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org.
Series Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 21, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/21/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
McDonough:
President Obama announced Friday that all but a few dozen
American troops will leave
REPORT
Gadhafi Burial Delayed Amid Questions Over Cause of Death
Islamic tradition dictates a person should be buried within
24 hours of death, but burial for former Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi was
delayed amid questions surrounding the sequence of events that lead to his
death on Thursday. Bill Neely and Lindsey Hilsum of International Television
News report from
ANALYSIS
Shields, Brooks on
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times
columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the
killing of Moammar Gadhafi, President Obama's announcement of
REPORT
News Wrap: Syrian Forces Open Fire on Rallies, Kill at Least 24
In other news Friday, Syrian demonstrators filled the
streets of
ANALYSIS
CONVERSATION
Michael Lewis' 'Boomerang': 'Money Thrown Out in Hope, Coming Back in Anger'
What caused the economic troubles in
Series Title:
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 21, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/21/2011 7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For 40 years,
Series Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 21, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/21/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NEED TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and culture.
Series Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program Title: FRIDAY, October 21, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/21/2011 8:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: MONDAY, October 24, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/24/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
In
A
7.2-magnitude earthquake hit
REPORT
As
Democratic
REPORT
Clinton
Eyes Patching up Rocky U.S.-Pakistani Relations
The
relationship between
REPORT
In
'Human Chain,' Nobel-Winning Poet Seamus Heaney Digs Into the Past
In
his native
REPORT
News
Wrap: Afghan-NATO
In
other news Monday, about 200 insurgents were reportedly killed or captured in a
NATO-Afghan operation targeted at the Pakistan-based Haqqani network in
ANALYSIS
What
Political Models Might Shape the New
Hisham
Melhem, the
ANALYSIS
Would
Obama's Refinancing Plan Boost Ailing Housing Market?
With
millions of Americans "underwater" on their mortgages and millions of
homes facing foreclosure, President Obama unveiled a revamped home-loan
refinancing program Monday during a stop in
Series
Title: Consider the Conversation: A
Documentary on a Taboo Subject
Program
Title: MONDAY, October 24, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/24/2011
10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This
film sheds light on the 21st-century American struggle with communicating about
and preparing for the end-of-life. It examines multiple perspectives on
end-of-life care and includes information and experiences gathered from
interviews with patients, family members, doctors, nurses, clergy, social
workers and national experts on death and dying.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: TUESDAY, October 25, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/25/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
With
20% Flat-Tax Plan, Perry Eyes Distinction From GOP Field
GOP
hopeful and Texas Gov. Rick Perry unveiled his flat-tax proposal Tuesday at a
ANALYSIS
Boys,
Young Men Should Get HPV Vaccine, CDC Panel Says
A
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel has recommended for the first
time that boys and young men get vaccinated against the human papillomavirus,
known as HPV, to protect them from cancers resulting from sexual activity.
Jeffrey Brown discusses the new recommendation with Rob Stein of The Washington
Post.
REPORT
Floodwaters
broke through protective barriers around
ANALYSIS
Kids
Increasingly Staring at Glowing Screens, Study Finds
How
much time are our youngest children spending in front of screens? Jeffrey Brown
discusses new studies that chronicle the increasing use of digital devices by
young children -- and the resulting health effects -- with James Steyer of
Common Sense Media and Dr. Ari Brown of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
REPORT
News
Wrap: New Doubts Over Greek Debt Arise Before Eurozone Summit
In
other news Tuesday, new doubts arose about plans to tackle
REPORT
Story
of Gadhafi Ends With an Anonymous Grave in the Desert
Moammar
Gadhafi might have hoped for a state funeral. Instead, he was put in an
anonymous grave in the desert, on Tuesday
REPORT
Series
Title: FRONTLINE
Program
Title: Death By Fire (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/25/2011
9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Did
Series
Title: WOMEN, WAR & PEACE
Program
Title: Peace Unveiled
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/25/2011
10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
WOMEN,
WAR & PEACE is a new five-part series that focuses on the under-reported
stories of the women who are changing the rules of engagement in conflict
hotspots all over the world, reframing our understanding of modern warfare.
When
the
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/26/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Obama's
Student Loan Relief Plan: How Helpful Would it Be?
President
Obama outlined a plan to speed up help for millions of Americans struggling
with the cost of higher education. Gwen Ifill discusses the president's effort
to ease the burden of student loans with "Generation Debt" author
Anya Kamenetz and Jeff Selingo of the Chronicle of Higher Education.
REPORT
European
Leaders Seek Solutions to Debt Crisis at EU Summit
European
Union leaders gathered Wednesday in
NEWSMAKER
INTERVIEW
UAW
President Bob King on New Contracts: Top Priority Was Creating Jobs
Chrysler's
workers on Wednesday became the last of the Big Three to ratify a new four-year
labor contract. United Auto Workers officials fought hard to get members to OK
the contracts after several major plants voted against the deals. UAW President
Bob King discusses the contract and state of the industry with Jeffrey Brown.
REPORT
Does
A
new Congressional Budget Office analysis supports the idea that income
inequality has grown considerably over the past few decades. As part of his
Making Sen$e series on economic inequality, Paul Solman talks to libertarian
law professor Richard Epstein, who argues that wealth inequality acts as a
driving force for innovation.
REPORT
News
Wrap: Rajat Gupta Pleads Not Guilty to Insider Trading Charges
In
other news Wednesday, former Goldman Sachs board member Rajat Gupta pleaded not
guilty to federal charges of insiders trading. Gupta is accused in the largest
insider trading case in history. Also, the death toll from Sunday's earthquake
in
ANALYSIS
In
EU Efforts to Fix Debt Crisis, Divisions Remain and Questions Unanswered
The
German Parliament passed a measure to boost a bailout fund for the eurozone as
leaders arrived in
REPORT
After
Arrests, Occupy
Chaos
erupted Tuesday night in downtown
REPORT
Super
Committee Considers Spending Cuts, Tax Hikes as Deadline Looms
With
its Thanksgiving deadline drawing ever closer, the congressional deficit
"super committee" held a rare public hearing Wednesday over its debt
negotiations, but there have been few signs of progress in the members' efforts
to cut more than $1 trillion from the federal budget. Congressional
correspondent Kwame Holman reports.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: THURSDAY, October 27, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/27/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Global
Markets Surge on News of European Debt Deal
Global
markets surged Thursday after European leaders clinched a deal to contain the
continent's debt crisis at an emergency summit in
REPORT
News
Wrap:
In
other news Thursday, the
ANALYSIS
While
Netflix Stumbles, Competitors See New
Major
changes to the Netflix rental system sent its stock plummeting Tuesday after
losing 800,000 customers between June and September. Margret Warner discusses
Netflix's recent business troubles with StreamingMedia.com's Eric
Schumacher-Rasmussen and The Washington Post's Cecilia Kang.
ANALYSIS
World's
Population Teeters on the Edge of 7 Billion: Now What?
In
partnership with the
ANALYSIS
Will
European
leaders reached a deal over their debt crisis at an emergency summit Thursday
in
REPORT
Rising
Floodwaters Force Thousands to Flee
The
heart of
REPORT
World
Population to Hit Milestone With Birth of 7 Billionth Person
The
world's population is expected to hit a milestone Monday with the birth of the
7 billionth person. Independent Television News' Lawrence McGinty reports on
what this means for people and the planet.
REPORT
A
Life Under Fire: Combat Photographer Captures, Carries Wounds of War
Combat
photographers have been documenting the terror, violence and boredom of war
since the invention of photography. Tom Bearden profiles Air Force Sgt. Stacy
Pearsall, who has documented the effects of war -- and has paid a heavy price.
Series
Title: HIKI NŌ: The Nation's
First Statewide Student News Network
Program
Title: THURSDAY, October 27, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/27/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Students
from
This
program will be rebroadcast on Sat., Oct. 29, at 12:30 pm and Sun., Oct. 30, at
3:00 pm.
Series
Title: INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program
Title: The New
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 10/27/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On
the next INSIGHTS, host Dan Boylan and panelists will explore how the economy,
the real estate market, globalization and more are contributing to forming a
new "normal" in
Scheduled
guests include: Barbara DeBaryshe, specialist at the UH Manoa Center on the
Family; Ashley Lukens, Political Science graduate student and small business
owner; Ayesha Nibbe, assistant professor of Anthropology at Hawaii Pacific
University; and Robert Perkinson, professor of American Studies at UH Manoa.
We
want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone,
email, Twitter or live blogging. You may email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org.
Series
Title: INDEPENDENT LENS
Program
Title: Lives Worth Living
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/27/2011
10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Fred
Fay's life proves that one man can change the world, even though he has to lie
flat on his back just to stay alive. This film looks at Fay's struggle to
survive after a spinal cord injury and the small group of dedicated activists
who formed the disability rights movement. It traces the development of
consciousness of these pioneers who realized that in order to change the world
they needed to work together. Through demonstrations and inside legislative
battles, the disability rights community secured equal civil rights for all
people with disabilities.
Series
Title: INDEPENDENT LENS
Program
Title: Lives Worth Living
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/27/2011
10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Fred
Fay's life proves that one man can change the world, even though he has to lie
flat on his back just to stay alive. This film looks at Fay's struggle to
survive after a spinal cord injury and the small group of dedicated activists
who formed the disability rights movement. It traces the development of
consciousness of these pioneers who realized that in order to change the world
they needed to work together. Through demonstrations and inside legislative
battles, the disability rights community secured equal civil rights for all
people with disabilities.
Series
Title:
Program
Title: FRIDAY, October 28, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/28/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For
40 years,
Series
Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program
Title: FRIDAY, October 28, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/28/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NEED
TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories
from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air
broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style
reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news
beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and
culture.
Series
Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program
Title: FRIDAY, October 28, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/28/2011
8:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE
MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political
analysts in the nation.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: MONDAY, October 31, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/31/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
NEWSMAKER
INTERVIEW
Cain
Confident He Can Win Nomination, Says Harassment Claims Are 'Baseless'
In
an interview with Judy Woodruff, Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain
said Monday that allegations that he sexually harassed two women were
"baffling" and, that in his opinion, his behavior had not been
inappropriate. He also discussed his foreign policy plans and his 9-9-9 tax
plan.
REPORT
Latest
in Series of Insurgent Attacks Kills at Least 20 in
The
latest in a recent series of high-profile insurgent attacks came Monday in
REPORT
For
The
West African nation of
REPORT
For
Some Patients, Drug Shortage Creates Life-and-Death Situation
Across
the country, doctors and patients are struggling to get their hands on some
essential prescription drugs that are in dangerously short supply. Health
correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on President Obama's idea for tackling
part of the problem.
REPORT
News
Wrap: Early Snowstorm Blankets Northeast, Killing at Least 12
In
other news Monday, a powerful and rare early snowstorm is now blamed for at
least 12 deaths in the
ANALYSIS
A
suicide bomber blew up a checkpoint Monday in
CONVERSATION
Wife,
Son Give Texture to 'the Way Madoff Kept Them in the Dark'
Nearly
three years after the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme scandal erupted, wife Ruth
Madoff and son Andrew are telling their side of the story. Gwen Ifill and
"Wizard of Lies" author Diana Henriques take a deeper look into the
Madoff family.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: TUESDAY, November 1, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/01/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Markets
dropped Tuesday when
REPORT
News
Wrap: Bank of
In
other news Tuesday, thousands of anti-capitalist protesters demonstrated in the
French Riviera, just two day before the G-20 summit begins. Also, Bank of
America announced that it would scrap plans to charge a $5 monthly debit card
fee for customers.
REPORT
Super
Committee Urged to 'Go Big' on Deficit Cuts
There
are just over three weeks to go until the Congressional Super Committee's
deficit reduction report is due. Kwame Holman provides an update on the
progress.
CONVERSATION
NPR's
Inskeep Explores Megacity
Margaret
Warner gets Steve Inskeep's take on one of the world's fastest growing cities,
ANALYSIS
With
Debt Fix in Danger, Is it
World
markets were shaken Tuesday by new fears that the European debt deal might come
unglued. Jeffrey Brown discusses the move with a reporter in
REPORT
MF
Global's Risky Bets on
Major
securities firm MF Global, Inc., run by former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine,
filed for bankruptcy protection Monday. Ray Suarez speaks with New York Times
columnist Joe Nocera about the story and the investor money at stake.
REPORT
Spencer
Michels reports from
Series
Title: FRONTLINE
Program
Title: The Anthrax Files (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/01/2011
9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In
the fall of 2001 envelopes carrying deadly anthrax were delivered to U.S.
Senate offices, network news divisions and a tabloid newspaper. Five people
were killed, many more were infected and the nation was terrorized. Seven years
later, after the mistaken pursuit of one suspect, the most expensive and
complex investigation ever undertaken by the FBI ended when the organization
identified Army scientist Dr. Bruce Ivins as the sole perpetrator of the
attacks - after Ivins had taken his own life. Now, new questions are being
raised about the FBI's investigative methods and whether Ivins was really
guilty. FRONTLINE, in a co-production with ProPublica and McClatchy Newspapers,
takes a hard look at the FBI's investigation of the country's most notorious
act of bioterrorism.
Series
Title: WOMEN, WAR & PEACE
Program
Title: The War We Are Living
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/01/2011
10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
WOMEN,
WAR & PEACE is a new five-part series that focuses on the under-reported
stories of the women who are changing the rules of engagement in conflict
hotspots all over the world, reframing our understanding of modern warfare.
In
a mountainous region in
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: WEDNESDAY, November 2, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/02/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
European
Leaders Struggle to Hold Together Greek Bailout Deal
Greek
Prime Minister George Papandreou flew to
ANALYSIS
Cain's
Whole Message 'Consumed' by Harassment Claims
Herman
Cain faced a third day of scrutiny over sexual harassment allegations on
Wednesday, when a third woman said he made inappropriate remarks to her during
his time as the head of the National Restaurant Association. Ray Suarez
discusses the new allegations and the political impact with Jeff Zeleny of The
New York Times.
REPORT
Arab
League Pushes Plan to End Violence in
There
was word of a possible agreement in
ANALYSIS
A
'Sort of War on the Government' Uncovered in
Four
REPORT
News
Wrap: Fed Forecasts Economic Growth Will Slow Over Next Year
In
other news Wednesday, the Federal Reserve forecast that growth will be slower
through next year and unemployment will be higher than earlier estimates. The
Fed said conditions have improved some since spring, and it decided against new
actions to boost the economy.
REPORT
Occupy
Thousand
of protesters joined the Occupy Oakland movement Wednesday in a general strike
aimed at shutting down banks, corporations, the city's busy port and schools.
Correspondent Spencer Michels reports.
ANALYSIS
Arab
League Peace Plan: 'Sounds Very Nice, But It's Not Going to Happen'
Eight
months into
CONVERSATION
Virus
Hunter Tracks New and Deadly Pathogens Around the Globe
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: THURSDAY, November 3, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/03/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Greek
Government Teeters Ahead of Confidence Vote
Thursday
was a day of political turmoil in
REPORT
News
Wrap: Upbeat Economic Reports Boost Markets
In
other news Thursday, the markets around the world got a boost from several
upbeat economic reports. The Labor Department said first-time jobless claims
fell below 400,000, the lowest level in five weeks. Also, Senate Republicans
have blocked another piece of President Obama's jobs plan.
REPORT
Will
a Generational Divide Define 2012 Election?
With
the 2012 presidential election a year away, the
REPORT
'Crime
After Crime' Examines Battered Woman's Struggle to Leave Prison
"Crime
After Crime" traces efforts to free Deborah Peagler from prison 20 years
after she was connected to the murder of the man who abused her and forced her
into prostitution. This excerpt is part of The Economist Film Project series of
independently produced films aired in partnership between The Economist and the
NewsHour.
ANALYSIS
'Like
G-20 Didn't Happen': Greek Crisis Overshadows
Under
pressure from other countries, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou scrapped
plans to have his citizens vote in a referendum on a new European bailout, but
he faces a brewing political crisis. Margret Warner discusses the eurozone's
problems with Steven Erlanger of The New York Times at the G-20 summit in
ANALYSIS
Census:
1 in 15 Americans Among the Poorest of the Poor
New
Census data out Thursday show that one in 15 Americans now lives in extreme
poverty and earns less than half of the official poverty line. Jeffrey Brown
discusses the spread of poverty and the implications for families and
communities with Elizabeth Kneebone of the Brookings Institution.
CONVERSATION
Rice
on Bush Years: 'We Were Under a lot of Stress and Strain'
In
a new memoir, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice details her
experiences during turbulent times around the world while serving in the George
W. Bush administration. Gwen Ifill and Rice discuss "No Higher Honor: A
Memoir of My Years in
Series
Title: HIKI NŌ: The Nation's
First Statewide Student News Network
Program
Title: THURSDAY, November 3, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/03/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Students
from
Other
featured schools in this episode are:
This
program will be rebroadcast on Sat., Nov. 5, at 12:30 pm and Sun., Nov. 6, at
3:00 pm.
Series
Title: INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program
Title: APEC: Policies and Protests
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/03/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Beginning
this week, INSIGHTS will begin a three-part series of discussions about the
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which is convening in
This
episode will center on those who oppose APEC policies. In a discussion
moderated by host Dan Boylan, panelists will delve into the issues behind APEC
protests, including anti-globalization, poverty and environmental causes. The
panel will also talk about the First Amendment and how steps are being taken to
ensure that those involved in the protests understand their rights.
Scheduled
guests include: Maxine Burkett, Associate Professor of Law at UH Manoa and
Director of the Center for Island Climate Adaptation and Policy; Vanessa Chong,
Executive Director of ACLU of Hawaii; and representatives from Moana Nui and
World Can't Wait.
We
want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone,
email, Twitter or live blogging. You may email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 4, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/04/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Stubbornly
High Jobless Rate Offers Little Hope to Unemployed
The
REPORT
News
Wrap:
In
other news Friday, the government of
REPORT
Ahead
of Nicaraguan Election, Ortega's Leadership Back in Spotlight
The
coming election in the Central American nation of
REPORT
'Need
To Know': States Tackle Jobs Crisis in
Several
states are testing creative ways to tackle the jobless problem. This excerpt is
part of a series called "Help Wanted" produced by PBS' "Need To
Know."
ANALYSIS
Groupon's
IPO Skyrockets: 'As Near a Perfect Launch as a Company Could Hope for'
Daily-deal
website Groupon began selling its stock Friday with one of the largest public
offerings for a tech company since Google. Judy Woodruff discusses the day of
high-flying trading with John Abell of Wired.com.
ANALYSIS
Shields,
Brooks on Americans' Pessimism, Scandal's Impact on Cain Candidacy
Syndicated
columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the
week's top political news, including the sexual harassment claims against
Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain plus the mood of the American
electorate while the unemployment rate remains stubbornly high.
Series
Title:
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 4, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/04/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For
40 years,
Series
Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 4, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/04/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NEED
TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories
from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air
broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style
reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news
beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and
culture.
Series
Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 4, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/04/2011
8:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE
MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest
political analysts in the nation.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: MONDAY, November 7, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/07/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Will
Latest Cain Harassment Allegations Go Beyond 'He Said, She Said'?
Herman
Cain faced new accusations of sexual harassment on Monday when a Chicago-area
woman went before television cameras with graphic details. Judy Woodruff
discusses what the fresh allegations mean for Cain's White House bid with
Politico's Jonathan Martin.
ANALYSIS
A
sexual abuse scandal involving a former football coach has emerged at
REPORT
Gold
Lures Illegal Miners to
In
southeastern
REPORT
News
Wrap: Jury Finds Doctor Guilty in Michael Jackson's Death
In
other news Monday, a
ANALYSIS
49
Million Americans in Poverty, Census Calculates
The
Census Bureau released a new unofficial count of poverty in
CONVERSATION
The
Story of Humanity Told Through '100 Objects'
In
"A History of the World in 100 Objects,"
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: TUESDAY, November 8, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/08/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Cain
Denies Harassment Claim, Vows to Stay in Race
GOP
hopeful Herman Cain went before cameras late Tuesday in
ANALYSIS
Is
The
International Atomic Energy Agency has been trying for years to monitor the
Iranian program and determine if it is trying to develop nuclear weapons. Ray
Suarez discusses the agency's latest report with former U.N. weapons inspector
David Albright.
ANALYSIS
Supreme
Court Hears Landmark GPS Tracking Case
Can
the government track a suspect using a GPS device without a warrant? That
question was at the center of a high-profile case before the Supreme Court on
Tuesday. Judy Woodruff discusses the oral arguments in the case with the
National Law Journal's
REPORT
Teachers
are struggling to find solutions to the high school dropout crisis plaguing the
nation. As part of our American Graduate Project series, Gwen Ifill discusses
the challenges educators are facing in the classroom with Civic Enterprises'
John Bridgeland.
REPORT
News
Wrap:
In
other news Tuesday,
ANALYSIS
Journalist
Goes Undercover to Report on Syrian Dissidents
The
Syrian government has stepped up its deadly crackdown on dissidents, only a
week after agreeing to negotiate with them. Margret Warner discusses the
violence with journalist Ramita Navai, who went undercover to embed with some
of
REPORT
In
16 states, marijuana use is legal for medical purposes, but authorities say
state laws do not protect growers from federal prosecution. Special
correspondent Michael Montgomery of KQED San Francisco looks at how that
conflict is playing out in one
Series
Title: FRONTLINE
Program
Title:
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/08/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
As
the death toll in
Series
Title: WOMEN, WAR & PEACE
Program
Title: War Redefined
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/08/2011
10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
WOMEN,
WAR & PEACE is a new five-part series that focuses on the under-reported
stories of the women who are changing the rules of engagement in conflict
hotspots all over the world, reframing our understanding of modern warfare.
In
incisive interviews with leading thinkers, secretaries of state and seasoned
survivors of war and peace-making, women challenge the conventional wisdom that
war and peace are men's domain. Their experiences reveal how the post-Cold War
proliferation of small arms has changed the landscape of war, with women
becoming primary targets and suffering unprecedented casualties.
Simultaneously, they describe how women are emerging as necessary partners in
brokering lasting peace and as leaders in forging new international laws
governing conflict. This program reframes the understanding of modern warfare
through probing conversations with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; her
predecessors Condoleezza Rice and Madeleine Albright; Nobel Peace Prize winner
Leymah Gbowee; Bosnian war crimes investigator Fadila Memisevic; Zainab Salbi,
founder of Women for Women International; globalization expert Moises Naim; and
Cynthia Enloe of Clark University, among others. Geena Davis narrates.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/09/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Berlusconi's
Exit Does Little to Calm Fears on
Europe's
debt crisis took a turn for the worse on Wednesday after
REPORT
News
Wrap:
In
other news Wednesday, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed his country
will continue to build up its nuclear program but said it does not intend to
build weapons. The U.N. nuclear agency reported Tuesday that
REPORT
Special
correspondent John Tulenko reports from
ANALYSIS
Air
Force Admits 'Gross Mismanagement' of Soldiers' Remains
Dover
Air Force base in
ANALYSIS
Jeffrey
Brown discusses
ANALYSIS
Voters
around the country went to the polls on Tuesday to answer some critical ballot
questions. Judy Woodruff examines the results in
ANALYSIS
As
Paterno Leaves, Questions Remain on
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: THURSDAY, November 10, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/10/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
'Shock'
Continues
Thursday
was the first day of the post-Joe Paterno era at
ANALYSIS
Obama
Administration Delays Keystone XL Pipeline Approval
Should
President Obama approve a major extension of the Keystone XL pipeline? Ray
Suarez discusses that question, which has divided business, environmental
groups and labor unions, with The Washington Post's Juliet Eilperin.
ANALYSIS
Perry
Campaign Looks to Rebound From Embarassing Debate Gaffe
Texas
Gov. Rick Perry moved to rebound from his embarrassing gaffe at the Republican
presidential debate on Wednesday. Judy Woodruff and NewsHour Political Editor
David Chalian recap the highlights of the debate.
REPORT
News
Wrap:
In
other news Thursday, there were signs of political progress in
REPORT
Safecast
Draws on Power of the Crowd to Map
Eight
months after a tsunami caused a nuclear accident in
REPORT
'We
Still Live Here' Details Effort to Restore Wampanoag Language
The
film "We Still Live Here," tells the story of the return of the
Wampanoag Indian language, the first time a language with no native speakers
has been revived in this country. It's part of our series, in partnership with
The Economist magazine, showcasing the art of filmmaking.
Series
Title: HIKI NŌ: The Nation's
First Statewide Student News Network
Program
Title: THURSDAY, November 10, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/10/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Students
from
This
program will be rebroadcast on Sat., Nov. 12, at 12:30 pm and Sun., Nov. 13, at
3:00 pm.
Series
Title: INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program
Title: APEC: The Main Event
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/10/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This
week's episode of INSIGHTS is part two of a three-part series of discussions
about the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which is convening in
After
months of planning and anticipation, APEC week kicks off with a series of
meetings and events. It all leads up to the November 12-13 APEC Leaders'
Meeting with President Obama and other regional delegates. In this episode of
INSIGHTS, host Dan Boylan moderates a discussion with APEC participants about
the policies being developed, what can be expected during the leaders' summit
and the impact it will have on
Scheduled
guests include: Louis Bono, Director of the Office of Economic Policy - Bureau
of East Asia and the Pacific and Tung Bui, Co-Director of the University of
Hawaii APEC Study Center.
We
want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone,
email, Twitter or live blogging. You may email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 11, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/11/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Obama
Urges
President
Obama declared that the "tide of war is receding" at a ceremony
honoring the nation's veterans on Friday, as the military prepares to leave
REPORT
Job-Seeking
Vets Confront Stigma of 'Falling Behind' While Deployed
More
than 12 percent of the roughly 2 million
ANALYSIS
Shields
and Brooks on GOP Race After Perry Flub, 'Occupy' Movement
Syndicated
columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the
week's top political news, including Texas Gov. Rick Perry's lapse at the
latest GOP debate, Herman Cain's attempt to move past sexual harassment claims
and the "Occupy" movement.
REPORT
News
Wrap: SEC Penalizes Employees for Failure to Spot Madoff Scheme
In
other news Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission penalized eight
employees for failing to spot Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme over 16 years. The
agency said the measures ranged from pay cuts to suspensions, but no one was
fired. Also, a unity government emerged in
ANALYSIS
City
officials around the nation are confronting the question of how to deal with
the "Occupy" protesters who have camped out in public spaces. Jeffrey
Brown discusses the growing movement and its implications with Portland Mayor
Sam Adams and "Occupy Portland" representative Jim Oliver.
REPORT
Each
year, pneumonia kills more children around the world than malaria, measles and
HIV combined. Ray Suarez reports from
Series
Title:
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 11, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/11/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For
40 years,
Series
Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 11, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/11/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NEED
TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories
from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air
broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style
reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news
beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and
culture.
Series
Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 11, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/11/2011
8:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE
MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest
political analysts in the nation.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: MONDAY, November 14, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/14/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Health
Reform Law to Face Constitutional Test in Supreme Court
On
Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments next spring on the
constitutionality of the health care reform law. Jeffrey Brown discusses the
political and legal implications with The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle
and NPR's Julie Rovner.
ANALYSIS
Deficit
Super Committee Stuck in Stalemate as Deadline Nears
After
more than three months of work, the congressional panel charged with finding
ways to cut the nation's budget deficit seems to be stuck in neutral. Judy
Woodruff discusses the deadlock with super committee member Rep. Chris Van
Hollen, D-Md.
REPORT
Arab
Nations Call for End to
CONVERSATION
Harry
Belafonte Reflects on Life as a Singer, Actor and Activist
Harry
Belafonte is not only a musical icon, but also a lifelong political and social
activist. Gwen Ifill talks with Belafonte about his life as a singer, actor and
civil rights activist.
REPORT
News
Wrap: Leaders in
In
other news Monday, leaders in both
REPORT
Somali
Refugees Flee to
Kenyan
troops have been drawn into the civil war in
ANALYSIS
As
Arab Pressure Intensifies on
The
Arab League voted overwhelmingly on Saturday to suspend
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: TUESDAY, November 15, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/15/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
What's
Next for Occupy Wall Street Protests After Judge Bars Camping in Park?
REPORT
Congressional
Deficit Panel Gridlock Persists as Deadline Nears
Republicans
and Democrats on Capitol Hill still seemed miles apart on a deficit-reduction
agreement on Tuesday, with just eight days to go before a self-mandated
deadline. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports.
REPORT
Millions
of Americans Face Life Without Dental Care
The
lack of access to dental care is a problem that affects millions of Americans.
Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports.
CONVERSATION
'Midnight
Rising' Takes a New Look at Life, Legend of John Brown
Author
Tony Horwitz tells the story of John Brown's raid on
REPORT
News
Wrap: Up to 90 Reportedly Killed in Ongoing Syrian Violence
In
other news Tuesday, reports out of
ANALYSIS
Editor:
In
a startling move Monday, Jerry Sandusky, the former
ANALYSIS
NBA
Labor
The
entire NBA season is on the brink as talks between players and owners, aimed at
ending the lockout, break down. Ray Suarez discusses what's at stake with Ian
Thomsen of Sport Illustrated.
Series
Title: Nazi Hunt: Elusive Justice
Program
Title: TUESDAY, November 15, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/15/2011
9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Candice
Bergen narrates this new documentary that explores the 65-year effort to
identify, prosecute and punish the 20th century's most notorious murderers. In
the face of apathy, obstruction and violence, the men and women who pursued
Nazi fugitives brought a measure of dignity to the victims of the Holocaust
while reminding the international community that enemies of humanity must be
prosecuted and punished - if humanity is to survive.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: WEDNESDAY, November 16, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/16/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
With
Eye on
President
Obama announced Wednesday that more than 2,000 American troops are heading to
REPORT
News
Wrap:
In
other news Wednesday,
REPORT
Program
Brings Dental Care to Remote Alaskans, but Some Dentists Are Skeptical
A
program to train dental therapists to perform basic care in rural
ANALYSIS
'Patriotic
Millionaires' Lobby Congress for Higher Taxes on Rich
Members
of Patriotic Millionaires for Fiscal Strength visited Capitol Hill Wednesday,
lobbying Congress for higher taxes on the rich. Jeffrey Brown discuses the
group's goals with member Garrett Gruener, who founded Ask.com.
ANALYSIS
What
Does
President
Obama announced Wednesday that more than 2,000
ANALYSIS
Fannie
Mae, Freddie Mac Executives' Bonuses Draw Rebuke From Lawmakers
The
compensation practices at two government-controlled mortgage giants came under
heavy fire on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Margret Warner discusses what accounts
for executive bonuses at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with Politico's Josh Boak
and The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos.
REPORT
Protesters
and
REPORT
Congress
Honors 4 Astronauts With Highest Civilian Honor
Four
astronauts were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor on Wednesday: the
Congressional Gold Medal. Ray Suarez reports.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: THURSDAY, November 17, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/17/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Gunshots
that hit the White House on Friday evening eventually led to the arrest of
Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez, a 21-year-old man from
ANALYSIS
Amid
Solyndra Turmoil, How Involved Should Government Be in Energy Research?
Should
the government help spur or back certain kinds of energy research? Jeffrey
Brown discusses the political storm over the government's backing of the
now-bankrupt solar panel manufacturer Solyndra with Eileen Claussen of the
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and Robert Bryce of The Manhattan
Institute.
REPORT
Police,
'Occupiers' Clash on Day of Action in Several Cities
The
Occupy Wall Street movement marked the end of its second month with marches and
demonstrations in several cities, but hundreds of protesters were arrested
after clashing with police. Judy Woodruff reports.
REPORT
News
Wrap: Supercommittee Shows No Public Signs of Progress
In
other news Thursday, there was no public sign of movement by Congress' deficit
supercommittee just days from its deadline. Instead, 72 House Republicans sent
a letter opposing tax increases. Democrats also face divisions over spending
cuts. Also,
REPORT
How
Do You Protect Against a Tsunami?
Researchers
in
REPORT
'
The
film "
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: THURSDAY, November 17, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/17/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Gunshots
that hit the White House on Friday evening eventually led to the arrest of
Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez, a 21-year-old man from
ANALYSIS
Amid
Solyndra Turmoil, How Involved Should Government Be in Energy Research?
Should
the government help spur or back certain kinds of energy research? Jeffrey
Brown discusses the political storm over the government's backing of the
now-bankrupt solar panel manufacturer Solyndra with Eileen Claussen of the
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and Robert Bryce of The Manhattan Institute.
REPORT
Police,
'Occupiers' Clash on Day of Action in Several Cities
The
Occupy Wall Street movement marked the end of its second month with marches and
demonstrations in several cities, but hundreds of protesters were arrested
after clashing with police. Judy Woodruff reports.
REPORT
News
Wrap: Supercommittee Shows No Public Signs of Progress
In
other news Thursday, there was no public sign of movement by Congress' deficit
supercommittee just days from its deadline. Instead, 72 House Republicans sent
a letter opposing tax increases. Democrats also face divisions over spending
cuts. Also,
REPORT
How
Do You Protect Against a Tsunami?
Researchers
in
REPORT
'
The
film "
Series
Title: HIKI NŌ: The Nation's
First Statewide Student News Network
Program
Title: THURSDAY, November 17, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/17/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Students
from
This
HIKI NŌ newscast encores Sat., Nov. 19 at 12:30 pm and Sun., Nov. 20 at
3:00 pm. You may also view this newscast and past episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
Series
Title: INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program
Title: APEC: How Did It Go?
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/17/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This
week's episode of INSIGHTS is the last of a three-part series of discussions
about the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which convened last week in
Scheduled
guests will include representatives from the State, City and County, and the
APEC Host Committee.
We
want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone,
email, Twitter or live blogging. You may email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: MONDAY, November 21, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/21/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Deficit
Supercommittee Admits Failure: Now What?
The
bipartisan congressional committee charged with cutting the
REPORT
In
Tear
gas and rubber bullets filled the air Monday, as clashes between police and
protesters moved into a third day in
REPORT
UC
Davis Officials Under Fire Amid Outrage Over 'Occupy' Pepper Spraying
There
was continuing criticism Monday about
CONVERSATION
Book
Chronicles Fight to Save Web From Sophisticated Computer Worm
In
"Worm: The First Digital World War," journalist Mark Bowden
chronicles computer security experts' campaign to detect and defeat a
sophisticated new computer worm. Margret Warner and Bowden discuss the
Conficker worm, which was first detected in 2008 and ultimately invaded at
least 12 million computers worldwide.
REPORT
News
Wrap: Alleged NYC Bomb Plotter Arrested, Arraigned
In
other news Monday, a man accused of plotting to bomb
ANALYSIS
Clashes
between police and protesters moved into a third day in
REPORT
As
Poorest
One
city's struggle to regain its economic footing is also tied to significant
problems in its schools. Jeffrey Brown reports from
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: TUESDAY, November 22, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/22/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Throngs
of Egyptians swarmed central
REPORT
News
Wrap: Turkish PM Urges Syria's Assad to Resign
In
other news Tuesday,
REPORT
Accelerators
Groom Technology Ventures for Success
The
Kauffman Foundation, which studies entrepreneurship, recently found that
startups create about 3 million new jobs a year. Hari Sreenivasan reports on
efforts to nurture promising companies and bring them to market faster.
ANALYSIS
'Frontline'
Investigates How Mumbai Mastermind Slipped Through the Cracks
The
2008 terror attacks in
ANALYSIS
In
Violent
clashes between protesters and security forces continued Tuesday in central
ANALYSIS
After
Failed Deficit Deal, Obama Pushes Payroll Tax Cut Extensions
The
failure of the deficit supercommittee echoed Tuesday on the campaign trail as
President Obama pressed Republicans in
ANALYSIS
Gauging
Foreign Policy's Importance in GOP Race
What
role will foreign policy and national security play in the Republicans' 2012
nomination fight? Judy Woodruff explores those questions and previews Tuesday
night's debate with historian Richard Norton Smith and Washington Post
columnist Michael Gerson.
Series
Title: FRONTLINE
Program
Title: The Perfect Terrorist
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/22/2011
9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
It
has been called the most spectacular terror attack since 9/11. On the night of
November 26, 2008, 10 men armed with guns and grenades launched an assault on
Mumbai with a military precision that left 166 dead.
Series
Title: SECRETS OF THE DEAD
Program
Title: Mumbai Massacre (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/22/2011
10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
For
many, what began as a typical day in a bustling cosmopolitan city turned into a
nightmarish 60 hours of orchestrated terrorism broadcast live to the world via
cell phones and internet, text and Twitter. The same social media tools used in
consumer technology to relate vital real-time news of the escalating atrocities
and information about victims' situations were also used by terrorists to
coordinate and plan their attacks. In a fascinating yet fatal twist, news media
relying on recycled information for their headlines played a central role in a
deadly game of cat and mouse between the terrorists and the victims. Told
completely from the perspective of victims in their own words, voicemail
messages, texts and improvised user-group postings made during the ordeal, this
program places viewers inside the harrowing experience as it was lived by
survivors caught up in a sudden and indescribable horror. This remarkable
program captures the desperation and courage of ordinary people in the face of
death and how social media became a silent witness and simultaneously
transformed news as it happened.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: WEDNESDAY, November 23, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/23/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Under
Pressure,
REPORT
News
Wrap:
In
other news Wednesday, the president of
NEWSMAKER
INTERVIEW
Bachmann:
Gingrich's Immigration Stance 'Most Liberal' in GOP Race
In
an interview Wednesday with Jeffrey Brown, GOP presidential hopeful Rep.
Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., discussed her GOP rivals' views on immigration, her
choice of language on the campaign trail, what the
REPORT
Independent
Commission:
Young
people and police clashed Wednesday in
REPORT
Death
Tolls Rises as
It
was day five of the second uprising in
ANALYSIS
GOP
Hopefuls Draw Sharp Divisions on Foreign Policy at Debate
Eight
Republican candidates gathered Tuesday night in
REPORT
Tiny
Mussels Invade
Tiny
mussels are invading the
ANALYSIS
After
Commission Documents Torture Incidents, What's Next for
An
independent commission released findings on the upheavals that shook the tiny
Persian Gulf
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: THURSDAY, November 24, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/24/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Police,
Protesters Reach Fragile Truce in
A
fragile truce between police and protesters held around
REPORT
Retailers
Kick Off
Friday
is the traditional kickoff of the holiday retail season, but some stores are
opening a day early. Correspondent Tom Bearden looks at how that's playing out
in
REPORT
After
Infusion of New Energy, 'Occupy DC' Shows No Signs of Letting Up
Hari
Sreenivasan reports on the 'Occupy' movement in
CONVERSATION
Author
Takes Fresh Look at Shaping of
In
his new book, author and historian Colin Woodard explores how
REPORT
News
Wrap:
In
other news Thursday, security forces opened fire on crowds of protesters in
ANALYSIS
What's
on the Menu in School Cafeterias?
Lawmakers
recently weighed in on what's in school lunches, a battle that attracted a
great deal of attention from the food industry. Judy Woodruff reports.
REPORT
In
Aftermath of Financial Crisis, Who's Being Held Responsible?
As
anger over the financial crisis lingers, questions remain as to who has been
held accountable for their role in creating the conditions that led to the
meltdown ... and who has not. Ray Suarez reports.
Series
Title: HIKI NŌ: The Nation's
First Statewide Student News Network
Program
Title: THURSDAY, November 24, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 11/24/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
While
our students enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, PBS Hawaii continues to
give thanks to the many community supporters who have helped make HIKI NŌ
a reality. In this mid-season special presentation, PBS Hawaii's President and
CEO
This
program will be rebroadcast on Sat., Nov. 26, at 12:30 pm and Sun., Nov. 27, at
3:00 pm.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 25, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/25/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Protesters
Gather in
Tens
of thousands of Egyptians flooded
REPORT
News
Wrap: Arab League Deadline Expires Without Syrian Response
In
other news Friday, a deadline set by the Arab League for
ANALYSIS
Shields
and Brooks on GOP Foreign Policy Debate, Supercommittee Failure
Syndicated
columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the
week's top political news, including GOP hopefuls' attempt to draw sharp
distinctions on foreign policy during their latest debate, the shift on
immigration among Republicans and the failure of the deficit supercommittee.
REPORT
New
Nixon Tapes Reveal Details of Meeting With Anti-War Activists
Recently
released audio recordings detail President Richard Nixon's surreal meeting with
anti-Vietnam War protesters at the Lincoln Memorial one night more than four
decades ago. Ray Suarez reports.
ANALYSIS
How
Will Latest Protests Affect
On
Friday the Obama administration issued a statement urging
REPORT
Education
Secretary Arne Duncan has called
REPORT
After
Tsunami, Japanese Coastal Town Struggles to Recover
Independent
Television News' Alex Thomson reports from
Series
Title:
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 25, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/25/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For
40 years,
Series
Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 25, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/25/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NEED
TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories
from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air
broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style
reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news
beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and
culture.
Series
Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program
Title: FRIDAY, November 25, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/25/2011
8:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE
MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest
political analysts in the nation.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: MONDAY, November 28, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/28/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Outraged
Pakistanis Protest Deadly Cross-Border Attack by NATO
Protesters
throughout
REPORT
News
Wrap: Egyptians Cast Landmark Vote Without Violence
In
other news Monday, lines were long at polling stations across
ANALYSIS
N.Y.
Judge Rejects SEC's $285M Deal With Citigroup as 'Unfair, Unreasonable'
A
federal judge on Monday rejected a settlement between the Securities and
Exchange Commission and Citigroup over mortgage deals dating back to the housing
bust and the financial crisis. Ray Suarez discusses the latest developments
with Edward Wyatt of The New York Times and Jacob Frenkel of Shulman Rogers
Gandal Pordy & Ecker.
ANALYSIS
European
Commission's Barroso Insists Euro Will Survive Crisis
The
debt crisis in
ANALYSIS
After
Deadly Raid, How Can
Outrage
blazed in
ANALYSIS
Union
Leader Publisher on Gingrich Endorsement: 'He's a Guy With Ideas'
Former
House Speaker Newt Gingrich is leading in the polls and picked up a key
endorsement from an influential
REPORT
Obama
Presses EU Leaders for Debt Resolution
Mounting
fears for the fate of the eurozone dominated an annual summit Monday, as
President Obama hosted leaders of the European Union. Jeffrey Brown reports.
ANALYSIS
New
Climate Change Deal to Succeed
What's
behind the long struggle to reach a new international agreement on reducing
greenhouse gases? Margaret Warner and The Washington Post's Juliet Eilperin
preview the U.N.'s annual climate conference.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: TUESDAY, November 29, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/29/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Employees
Expected to 'Bear the Burden' of American Airlines Bankruptcy
After
81 years of flying, American Airlines landed in federal bankruptcy court
Tuesday, filing for Chapter 11 protections against its creditors. Judy Woodruff
discusses what's behind the bankruptcy with Ben Mutzabaugh of USA Today.
ANALYSIS
How
Effective Is Justice Department Crackdown on Counterfeit Goods Dealers?
The
Justice Department used Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the
year, to shut down 150 websites that were allegedly peddling fake shoes,
sporting goods and handbags. Gwen Ifill discusses the crackdown on counterfeit
goods with author Larry Downes and Steve Tepp of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
ANALYSIS
In
Millions
of Africans voted Tuesday in two very different elections. Margaret Warner
discusses elections in
CONVERSATION
Legendary
Saxophonist Sonny Rollins on His Enduring Love for Jazz
On
Saturday, the
REPORT
News
Wrap: Cain Reassesses 2012 Run After Woman Claims Long-Term Affair
In
other news Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain is
reassessing his run for the White House. He spoke to staffers after an
REPORT
Millions
Turn Out to Vote in
At
different ends of the African continent Tuesday, millions of people voted in
two different elections, one in
ANALYSIS
Fed
Faces New Scrutiny for Trillions in Assistance to Banks After Crisis
A
report published Monday raises new questions about money that the Federal
Reserve provided to banks in the wake of the financial crisis. Judy Woodruff
discusses the report with Bob Ivry of Bloomberg News.
Series
Title: FRONTLINE
Program
Title: Flying Cheap (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/29/2011
9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
FRONTLINE
investigates the crash of Continental 3407 in
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: WEDNESDAY, November 30, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/30/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Stocks
Surge as Central Banks Move to Ease Credit Crunch
Stock
markets roared their approval Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve led a
global move to head off a new financial panic originating in
REPORT
News
Wrap:
In
other news Wednesday, public-sector employees in
ANALYSIS
Amid
Sagging Support, Does Tea Party Have Staying Power for 2012?
The
Tea Party burst on the scene as a new political force, but does it have staying
power? Judy Woodruff discusses the movement's influence with The Pew Research
Center's Andy Kohut and The New York Times' Kate Zernike.
ANALYSIS
As
Lipitor's Patent Expires, Is Era of 'Blockbuster Drugs' Over?
After
14 years on the market, the most profitable prescription drug in history,
Lipitor, is going generic as patients, doctors and the pharmaceutical industry
wait to see what will happen. Margaret Warner discusses the implications with
Dr. Jerry Avorn of
ANALYSIS
Soaring
Markets Reveal Clues About Big Banks' Levels of Trust, Comfort
The
Federal Reserve teamed up with other central banks to ease a growing credit
crunch threatening the world's financial systems. Jeffrey Brown discusses the
move and the market's reaction with Catherine Mann of
ANALYSIS
How
Would Payroll Tax Extensions Be Funded?
President
Obama wants to extend a payroll tax cut and many Republicans do too, but both
sides are far apart on how to get it done. Gwen Ifill discusses how the
extension could be funded with White House National Economic Council Director
Gene Sperling and Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo.
REPORT
The
Role of Rising Food Prices in
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: THURSDAY, December 1, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/01/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Obama
Pledges More Support for HIV Treatment
President
Obama marked World AIDS Day Thursday by pledging a stepped-up effort to reach
more victims of the pandemic that began 30 years ago and has since infected an
estimated 66 million people worldwide. Jeffrey Brown reports.
ANALYSIS
Obama,
Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton visited the Southeast Asian nation of
REPORT
For
Frequent Fliers, How Big a Concern Is Backscatter Body Scan Radiation?
As
millions of Americans take to the skies for holiday travel, some scientists
have raised concerns about the small dose of ionizing radiation emitted by
backscatter full-body scanners used to screen passengers at
CONVERSATION
For
'Soldiers' in
The
death toll continues to mount in
REPORT
News
Wrap: Lawmakers Butt Heads Over Payroll Tax Cut Extention
In
other news Thursday, Senate Democrats and Republicans moved to block each
other's plans for extending the payroll tax cut. Democrats wanted to pay for it
with a surtax on millionaires, but the GOP said that would only penalize job
creators. Also, auto sales in November may turn out to be the strongest in more
than two years.
ANALYSIS
When
Will We See an AIDS-Free Generation?
On
World AIDS Day, President Obama pledged Thursday to provide HIV treatment for
millions more around the world. Jeffrey Brown discusses the state of the
epidemic with U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Eric Goosby, clinic
director Dr. Patricia Nkansah-Asamoah and David Ernesto Munar of the AIDS
Foundation of Chicago.
ANALYSIS
Barney
Frank on Dysfunction in Congress: 'Blame James Madison'
Massachusetts
Rep. Barney Frank announced this week that he would not seek re-election next
year after more than four decades in politics. Judy Woodruff and Frank discuss
his legacy, his decision to retire, the
Series
Title: HIKI NŌ: The Nation's
First Statewide Student News Network
Program
Title: THURSDAY, December 1, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/01/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Students
from
This
HIKI NŌ newscast encores Saturday, Dec. 3 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Dec. 4
at 3:00 pm. You may also view this newscast and past episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino
Series
Title: INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program
Title: Season of Giving: Helping People Help Themselves
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/01/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On
this edition of INSIGHTS, host Dan Boylan and his guests will discuss the
struggles that non-profit, social service organizations continue to face this
holiday season in a tough economy. Suggestions will be offered on how the
public can help these programs in need and reveal what non-profits have planned
for the next legislative session, which begins in January.
Scheduled
guests include: Alex Santiago, Executive Director of PHOCUSED (Protecting
Hawaii's Ohana, Children, Underserved, Elderly and Disabled); Sandy Yoro,
Executive Director of SECOH (Special Education Center of Hawaii); and
representatives from Goodwill Industries of Hawaii and HCAP (Honolulu Community
Action Program).
We
want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone,
email, Twitter or live blogging. You may email your questions ahead of time to
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Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 2, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/02/2011 6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
The
November unemployment report came out Friday, and it showed new job creation
and a surprising drop in unemployment. However, the outlook remains bleak for
many job seekers. Jeffrey Brown discusses the latest numbers with Diane Swonk
of Mesirow Financial and Carl Van Horn of the
REPORT
Creating
Jobs in the
Republicans
have been saying that businesses aren't hiring because of uncertainty about
regulation, the cost of health insurance and the cost of borrowing money. As
part of his reporting on Making Sen$e of financial news, Paul Solman traveled
to Tennessee to see if companies are creating more paying jobs in the Volunteer
State.
ANALYSIS
Shields,
Brooks on Gingrich's 'Skeletons,' Bill
Syndicated
columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the
week's top political news, including the likelihood of Newt Gingrich being
elected president, Bill Clinton's post-presidential work, lawmakers' struggles
over the payroll tax cut extension and Rep. Barney Frank's legacy.
REPORT
News
Wrap: Merkel Warns Eurozone Debt Could Take Years to Fix
In
other news Friday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned it could take years
to fix
CONVERSATION
Bill
Clinton on Obama: 'I Think He'll Be Re-elected'
In
an interview with Judy Woodruff Friday, former President Bill Clinton discussed
his new book, "Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong
Economy," his new collaboration with President Obama to promote energy
efficiency and create jobs, his 2012 predictions and his relationship with GOP
candidate Newt Gingrich.
Series
Title:
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 2, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/02/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For
40 years,
Series
Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 2, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/02/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NEED
TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories
from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air
broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style
reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news
beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and culture.
Series
Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 2, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/02/2011
8:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE
MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political
analysts in the nation.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: MONDAY, December 5, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/05/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
NEWSMAKER
INTERVIEW
The
likelihood that a stamped letter could reach its destination by the next day
will be virtually eliminated due to billions in U.S. Postal Service cuts
announced Monday. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe joins Gwen Ifill to
discuss the cuts and what's next for the postal service and its customers.
ANALYSIS
After
Surging in Polls, How Could Newt Gingrich Clinch Nomination?
A
month away from the
REPORT
Eurozone
Leaders Consider Deficit Limits to Help Save Euro
Pressure
is building in
REPORT
For
Wind Energy's Future, Researchers Look High in the Sky
The
next major innovation in wind power might not involve big, white turbines
dotting the countryside. KQED QUEST reports on research being done on
"tethered airfoils" that could capture wind energy more efficiently
that earthbound turbines. This report is part of the NewsHour's Connect series
of quality public media reporting.
REPORT
News
Wrap: Democrats Introduce New Plan to Extend Payroll Tax Cuts
In
other news Monday, Senate Democrats unveiled a new plan to extend payroll tax
cuts due to expire later this month. Also, bombings in
REPORT
After
String of Disasters, Aid Organizations Struggle to Meet Demands
Private
aid organizations are struggling to maintain their funding levels for relief
efforts in the wake of multiple crises around the world. Special correspondent
Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the trend as part of the Under-Told Stories
project.
ANALYSIS
What
Would Deficit Limits Mean for Eurozone, Future of Euro?
For
a look at the tough week ahead for the eurozone and its leaders, Jeffrey Brown
is joined by Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff, senior director for strategy at the German
Marshall Fund of the
CONVERSATION
Politics,
Race Play Role in Presidential Pardons, Investigation Finds
People
who are white and well-connected are more likely to receive presidential
pardons, a ProPublica investigation discovered this week. ProPublica's Dafna
Linzer goes over the details of the investigation with Gwen Ifill.
.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: TUESDAY, December 6, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/06/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
War-Torn
After
twin suicide bombings killed dozens of Shiite worshipers Tuesday in
ANALYSIS
Protesters
Allege Manipulation, Rigging in
Protests
in
CONVERSATION
Death
of NHL 'Enforcer' Boogaard Puts Spotlight on Repeated Head Trauma
Brain
research done after the death of Derek Boogaard, a National Hockey League
brawler who was just 28, found that he had a degenerative condition similar to
Alzheimer's caused by repeated head trauma. Jeffrey Brown speaks with The New
York Times' John Branch and Dr. Robert Cantu for more on the issues raised by
the death.
CONVERSATION
Newly
Discovered Massive Black Holes Dwarf Previous Record Holders
Astronomers
recently discovered two massive black holes more than 300 million light years
away. Nothing, not even light, can escape the pull of these black holes, which
are each 10 billion times the mass of the sun.
REPORT
News
Wrap: Obama Condemns Economic Inequality, Calls for Reforms
In
other news Tuesday, President Barack Obama condemned economic inequality in the
REPORT
With
With
REPORT
Parlez-Vous?
Some
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/07/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
'A
Big Surprise' as Sebelius Nixes Plan B for Young Girls Without Prescription
In
a very public disagreement Wednesday, Health and Human Services Secretary
Kathleen Sebelius blocked the Food and Drug Administration from allowing girls
under 17 to buy the Plan B morning-after pill without a prescription. Jeffrey
Brown discusses the controversy with Rob Stein of The Washington Post.
ANALYSIS
Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau Nominee Cordray Faces Senate
Richard
Cordray, President Obama's latest pick to lead the new Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau, faces an uphill battle for confirmation in the Senate this
week. Judy Woodruff discusses the nomination and disagreement over the new
agency's structure with Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Sen. Kay Bailey
Hutchison, R-Texas.
ANALYSIS
REPORT
A
Possible Second Home for Humanity Found, but the Commute's Brutal
Scientists
have discovered a so-called "Goldilocks" planet with a temperature
that is not too hot, not too cold, but maybe just right to support life.
Correspondent Spencer Michels reports.
REPORT
News
Wrap: Rod Blagojevich Given 14-Year Sentence
In
other news Wednesday, the former Democratic governor of
ANALYSIS
Supreme
Court Hears Dispute Over Ownership of
REPORT
In
The
March earthquake and tsunami that devastated
Series
Title: Journey of the Universe
Program
Title: WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/07/2011
10:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
This
dramatic and expansive film re-imagines the universe story and reframes the
human connection to the cosmos. Created by a renowned team of scientists,
scholars and award-winning filmmakers, it was filmed on the Greek
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: THURSDAY, December 8, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/08/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Deadly
Virginia Tech Shootings Bring Back Fears, Memories
Shootings
Thursday on the campus of Virginia Tech left two people dead, and roused fears
and memories of the tragedy that occurred there four years ago. Jeffrey Brown
reports.
ANALYSIS
Obama
Back in Campaign Mode as White House Sizes up Gingrich, Romney
President
Obama is still waiting for Republicans to pick a nominee to challenge him in
next year's election, but that hasn't stopped him from entering the campaign
fray. Judy Woodruff discusses the state of Mr. Obama's re-election campaign
with The Washington Post's Anne Kornblut and The New York Times' Jeff Zeleny.
REPORT
Vote-Fraud
Protests Could Mean 'Unpalatable Dilemma' for Kremlin
Russian
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accused Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on
Thursday of encouraging protesters demonstrating against election fraud.
Jeffrey Brown reports on Putin's protest problems.
ANALYSIS
Report
Raises New Concerns About Air Force's Disposal of Remains
The
Washington Post reported Thursday that incinerated partial remains of 274
troops had been taken from Dover Air Force Base in
REPORT
News
Wrap: European Leaders Meet Again to Save Euro From Collapse
In
other news Thursday, European leaders gathered in
REPORT
Occupy
Movements in
The
Occupy Movement stayed in the headlines this week as police broke up the
REPORT
In
an effort to curb pollution from stormwater runoff,
Series
Title: HIKI NŌ: The Nation's
First Statewide Student News Network
Program
Title: THURSDAY, December 8, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/08/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Students
from Hana K-12 School are hosting this new episode of HIKI NŌ. Journalists
from Kea'au High School feature a
This
newscast encores Saturday, Dec. 10 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3:00 pm.
You may also view this and past episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 9, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/09/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
European
Leaders Agree to Closer Financial Ties, but Cameron Holds out
Most
European leaders agreed Friday to link their national budgets ever closer and
force fiscal discipline on individual nations. Jeffrey Brown reports on the
"historic" deal to save the euro that may also lead to
REPORT
News
Wrap: Missing Ex-FBI Agent Appears in Hostage Video
In
other news Friday, the family of missing retired FBI agent Robert Levinson has
released a video sent by his unidentified captors, in hopes of helping to free
him. Levinson vanished in 2007 in
ANALYSIS
Shields,
Brooks on Obama's 2012 Strategy, Cordray's Rejection, Gingrich's Surge
Syndicated
columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the
week's top political news, including President Obama's re-election strategy,
Newt Gingrich's poll surge in swing states and the Republican-led effort to
block Consumer Financial Protection Bureau nominee Richard Cordray from
confirmation.
REPORT
Why
Are Conservatives Happier Than Liberals?
How
do feelings about ideology and economic inequality affect a person's happiness?
As part of his reporting of Making Sen$e of financial news, economics
correspondent Paul Solman explores the connection and asks some liberals at
Occupy DC and conservatives at the American Enterprise Institute to grade their
own happiness.
ANALYSIS
What
Would Debt Deal Mean for Euro,
After
marathon talks, the European Union moved closer to a deal to solve the debt
crisis. Jeffrey Brown discusses what the agreement might mean for
REPORT
At
The
Virginia Tech community was terrorized by another deadly shooting attack
Thursday that left a police officer dead, but the response this time by the
university and police was much different than the 2007 massacre on campus. Hari
Sreenivasan reports.
REPORT
Take
a Look Behind the Scenes at
In
Series
Title:
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 9, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/09/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For
40 years,
Series
Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 9, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/09/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NEED
TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories
from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air
broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style
reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news
beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and
culture.
Series
Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 9, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/09/2011
8:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE
MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest
political analysts in the nation.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: MONDAY, December 12, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/12/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Obama
Marks Troop Withdrawal:
President
Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki held a final summit Monday
before the last American troops withdraw from
ANALYSIS
Ahead
of
Former
House Speaker Newt Gingrich remained the front-runner in the Republican
presidential race Monday, with three weeks to go until
ANALYSIS
After
At
the 17th U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change in
NEWSMAKER
INTERVIEW
British
Foreign Secretary: 'We Should Be in Europe but Not Taken Over by
In
an interview with Jeff Brown, British Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses
his country's decision last week to reject an agreement aimed at fixing
REPORT
News
Wrap: Occupy Protesters Block Busy
In
other news Monday, Occupy Wall Street protesters tried to blockade some of the
West Coast's busiest ports. Hundreds of people gathered at the
REPORT
What
Do Tax Rates' Ups and Downs Mean for Economic Growth?
Do
higher tax rates slow economic growth? As part of his reporting on Making Sen$e
of financial news, economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a look at the
history of taxes.
REPORT
After
Rejecting Euro Deal, Cameron Defends Decision Before Parliament
Stock
sell-offs were widespread Monday after markets had a weekend to ponder Europe's
new fiscal deal and the
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: TUESDAY, December 13, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/13/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Obama,
Senate Democrats Balk at House GOP's Version of Payroll Tax Extension
The
Republican-led House passed legislation Tuesday to continue a payroll tax cut
extension that affects 160 million workers, but Democrats balked at a separate
provision that would force federal approval of the hotly debated Keystone oil
pipeline to run from
ANALYSIS
Corzine
Testifies Before Former Senate Colleagues on Missing MF Global Funds
Former
MF Global CEO Jon Corzine was back at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, for the second
time in two weeks, facing a committee of former Senate colleagues. Judy
Woodruff discusses the congressional investigation into the collapsed firm with
The New York Times' Azam Ahmed and Shulman Rogers' Jacob Frenkel.
ANALYSIS
In
Wake of Disputed Election, Russian Middle Class 'Finding its Voice'
In
ANALYSIS
Supreme
Court Lines up Potentially 'Explosive' Election Year Docket
Supreme
Court justices agreed Monday to take up a tough immigration law from
REPORT
News
Wrap: NTSB Urges Ban on Cell Phone Use While Driving
In
other news Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended a ban
on using a cell phone while driving. It said the ban should apply to both
hands-free and hand-held phones. Also, at least 28 people were killed in
violence across
REPORT
As
Protests Spread, Putin Faces Potential Competition for Presidency
Russian
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin faces more political turmoil as protests over
alleged vote fraud become more widespread. Margaret Warner reports.
REPORT
News
Literacy Project Trains Young People to Be Skeptical Media Consumers
A
program called the News Literacy Project is training young people in several
major cities how to separate fact from fiction in the news they consume.
Jeffrey Brown reports.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: WEDNESDAY, December 14, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/14/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
As
Troops Leave
President
Obama hailed the end of the war in
NEWSMAKER
INTERVIEW
Secretary
Clinton: Democracies Must Have 'Habits of the Heart'
On
Wednesday, Secretary of State Clinton spoke with Jim Lehrer about how foreign
policy decisions can tie into economic and job growth. Their discussion was
part of the "Innovation and the Global Marketplace" symposium in
ANALYSIS
How
Will New Voter Registration Laws Affect 2012 Election?
Millions
of potential voters may not be able to cast votes in 2012 after a dozen states
put new restrictions in place this year. Gwen Ifill discusses the impact the
new restrictions could have on the upcoming elections with
REPORT
News
Wrap: Democrats Vow to Block GOP Payroll Tax Cut Bill
In
other news Wednesday, the stalemate in Congress over extending the payroll tax
cut continued as Senate Democrats said they will reject a House GOP bill that
would extend it, but includes a mandate that work will begin on the Keystone XL
pipeline. Also, the House debated a defense spending bill worth more than $660
billion.
REPORT
In
2009, the Army launched a program designed to help the country's 1.4 million
people in uniform cope after tours in
ANALYSIS
In
In
three separate waves of voting across the country, Egyptians are choosing a new
Parliament, which in turn will draft the country's constitution. Ray Suarez
discusses the second round of voting with GlobalPost's Charles Sennott in
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: THURSDAY, December 15, 2011
Distributor:
PBS
Date: 12/15/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Members
of Congress 'Seem Unable to Help Themselves' in Face of Disapproval
Thursday
was a day of behind-the-scenes maneuvering and bargaining in Congress, as party
leaders moved to avert a government shutdown and possibly end the impasse over
extending a payroll tax cut. Judy Woodruff discusses the Senate's progress and
Congress' sagging approval rating with The Wall Street Journal's Naftali
Bendavid.
ANALYSIS
Film,
Music Industries Battle Leading Internet Companies Over Online Piracy
ANALYSIS
'Disturbing
Signs' of Armed Clashes in
In
an effort to stop
CONVERSATION
Book
Tells How Iconic Civil Rights Era Photo Changed Lives of 2 Women
The
story of how one iconic civil rights era photograph changed the lives of two
women is the subject of David Margolick's new book, "Elizabeth and Hazel:
Two Women of Little Rock." Ray Suarez and the Vanity Fair editor discuss
the not-yet-finished story.
REPORT
News
Wrap: Nearly Half of Americans in Poverty or Low-Income, Census Says
In
other news Thursday, a new look at U.S. Census data painted a stark picture of
poverty. It showed nearly one in two Americans are now in poverty, or
classified as low-income. Also, the war in
REPORT
The
REPORT
Spare
Parts for Humans: Tissue Engineers Aim for Lab-Grown Limbs, Lungs and More
A
new research breakthrough has enabled scientists to grow human tissue to repair
or replace organs, and someday, maybe even limbs. Science correspondent Miles
O'Brien reports.
Series
Title: HIKI NŌ: The Nation's
First Statewide Student News Network
Program
Title: THURSDAY, December 15, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/15/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Students
from Hana K-12 School are hosting this new episode of HIKI NŌ. Journalists
from Kea'au High School feature a
This
HIKI NŌ newscast encores Sat., Dec. 17, at 12:30 pm and Sun., Dec. 18, at
3:00 pm. You may also view this newscast and past episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino
Series
Title: INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program
Title: Climate Change
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/15/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On
the next INSIGHTS, Dan Boylan and guests will discuss climate change and its
impact on
Scheduled
guests include: Maxine Burkett, Director, Center for Island Climate Adaptation
and Policy; John Marra, Climate Services Director for the Pacific Region, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Jesse Souki, State Planning Director;
Deanna Spooner, Coordinator, Pacific Islands Climate Change Cooperative.
We
want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone,
email, Twitter or live blogging. You may email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 16, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/16/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Former
Fannie, Freddie Officials Face 'Significant' Fraud, Lying Charges
The
Securities and Exchange Commission has charged six former Fannie Mae and
Freddie Mac officials with misleading investors about risky loans. Judy
Woodruff discusses how the alleged wrongdoings may have contributed to the
mortgage meltdown with Edward Pinto of the American Enterprise Institute and
Lynn Turner of LitiNomics.
REPORT
GOP
Insistence on Pipeline Provision Could Derail Spending Bill
The
House passed a $1 trillion spending bill Friday to fund much of the government
through next September and avoid a federal shutdown this weekend, but both
parties remain split over how to extend a payroll tax cut. Jim Lehrer reports.
ANALYSIS
In
Manning Trial, Tracing WikiLeaks Files to Harm May Be 'Extremely Complicated'
Friday
was the first court appearance for Army Pvt. Bradley Manning, accused as the
prime source for the WikiLeaks document dumps. Ray Suarez discusses the day's
proceedings with Arun Rath of PBS' "Frontline."
ANALYSIS
Shield,
Brooks on
Syndicated
columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the
week's top political news, including the latest GOP presidential debate in
REPORT
News
Wrap: Judge Orders Trial for 2
In
other news Friday, a judge ordered trials for two
REPORT
Alleged
WikiLeaks Source Manning
Army
Pvt. Bradley Manning made his first court appearance Friday, accused as the
prime source in the WikiLeaks document dumps. Ray Suarez reports on the
investigation, stemming from the largest leak of classified information in
REPORT
Ahead
of Iowa Caucuses, it Could Still Be Anyone's Game in GOP
On
the heels of Thursday night's Republican presidential debate in
CONVERSATION
In
Anthology, Rita Dove Connects American Poets' Intergenerational Conversations
Former
U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove was recently given what may be the biggest honor
-- and challenge -- of her career: sorting through poems from the last 100
years to create "The Penguin Anthology of 20th Century American
Poetry." Jeffrey Brown and Dove discuss the task that took more than four
years.
Series
Title:
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 16, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/16/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For
40 years,
Series
Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 16, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/16/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NEED
TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories
from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air
broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style
reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news
beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and
culture.
Series
Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 16, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/16/2011
8:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE
MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest
political analysts in the nation.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: MONDAY, December 19, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/19/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
After
Kim Jong-il's Death,
REPORT
News
Wrap: 1,000 People Die in Severe Flooding in
In
other news Monday, nearly 1,000 people have died in severe flooding in the
ANALYSIS
Americans
spends more than $500 billion every year on Medicare, and as the cost of health
care rises, many are examining how that money is spent. NewsHour's partner The
Center for Investigative Reporting conducted a year-long probe into one
prominent hospital chain's bills to Medicare. California Watch's Lance Williams
reports.
ANALYSIS
If
Kim Jong-un Fails to Control
Longtime
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died early Saturday after reportedly suffering
a heart attack as he toured the country. Jeffrey Brown discusses Kim's reign
and what his son, Kim Jong-un, will face as its new leader with Dartmouth
College's Jennifer Lind and the Center for Strategic and International Studies'
Victor Cha.
ANALYSIS
White
House, GOP Ratchet Up Rhetoric on 'Responsible' Deal for Payroll Tax Cut
The
way forward on extending the payroll tax cut remained murky Monday as House
Republicans vowed to turn back a compromise measure passed by the Senate over
the weekend. Gwen Ifill discusses the stalemate with Rep. Jason Chaffetz,
R-Utah, and Gene Sperling, a senior economic adviser to President Obama.
ANALYSIS
Madeleine
Albright on Vaclav Havel's 'Massive Moral Authority, Great Courage'
Thousands
of Czechs braved the freezing cold Monday in
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: TUESDAY, December 20, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/20/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
In
President
Obama and House Speaker John Boehner dug in their heels Tuesday and refused to
break a stalemate over extending a payroll tax cut after the House balked at
approving a two-month extension. Jeffrey Brown discusses the latest
back-and-forth between Democrats and Republicans with Todd Zwillich of WYNC's
"The Takeaway."
ANALYSIS
Ahead
of
The
Republican presidential race has turned into a national dead heat, especially
in
ANALYSIS
Does
Maliki Want to Become Unchallenged Ruler of
The
last
ANALYSIS
How
Does
The
fact that
REPORT
News
Wrap:
In
other news Tuesday, a snowstorm howled across the
REPORT
After
After
the last
REPORT
Amid
Public Mourning for Kim Jong-il, 'Truth About
The
leadership of
REPORT
Film
Tells Story of Warlord-Turned-Evangelist Known as General Butt Naked
The
film "The Redemption of General Butt Naked" follows a brutal African
warlord who has renounced his violent past and reinvented himself as a
Christian evangelist. This excerpt is part of The Economist Film Project series
of independently produced films aired in partnership between The Economist and
the NewsHour.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: WEDNESDAY, December 21, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/21/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Bank
of
Bank
of America agreed to pay a $335 million settlement Wednesday over allegations
of racial bias in home mortgage lending involving Countrywide Mortgage, which
the bank bought in 2008. Jeffrey Brown discusses the investigation and
settlement with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
REPORT
Democrats
Pressure House GOP to Back Down on Payroll Tax Cut
Republicans
and Democrats mired in a stalemate over extending the payroll tax cut
Wednesday. Judy Woodruff reports on House Speaker John Boehner's call to
President Obama, and the White House's use of Facebook and Twitter to leverage
support for extending the tax break.
REPORT
In
The
taboo topic of HIV, particularly how to prevent it and treat it, rarely
surfaces in public ways in Muslim societies, but religious leaders across
ANALYSIS
For
Egyptian Women, 'a March of Anger' and More Calls for Protests, Protection
Ten-thousand
women marched Tuesday in
REPORT
News
Wrap: Syrian Dissidents Report More Than 100 Killed by Government Forces
In
other news Wednesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki demanded that
Kurdish authorities hand over Vice President Tariq Al-Hashemi, who fled to the
Kurdish North this week to escape an arrest warrant. In
ANALYSIS
New
EPA Rules Target Power Plants' Toxic Mercury Emissions
The
Environmental Protection Agency unveiled new standards Wednesday to curb
mercury emissions from coal- and oil-fueled power plants around the country.
Gwen Ifill discusses the announcement with the Electric Reliability
Coordinating Council's Scott Segal and the Natural Resources Defense Council's
John Walke.
REPORT
In
After
reported brutal attacks on women during protests in
REPORT
In
After
reported brutal attacks on women during protests in
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: THURSDAY, December 9, 2010
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/09/2010
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
House
GOP Agrees to Tax Cut Deal, but Is Another Showdown Just 2 Months Away?
Breaking
an impasse Thursday afternoon, House GOP leaders set a vote on a stopgap Senate
bill that extends the payroll tax cut and long-term unemployment benefits for
another two months. Judy Woodruff discusses the latest developments in
REPORT
In
At
least 16 bombings shook
ANALYSIS
Will
Pentagon's Errors Admission in Deadly Pakistani Airstrike Smooth Relations?
A
Pentagon inquiry released Thursday conceded that some mistakes were made in a
November airstrike on two Pakistani outposts near the Afghan border that killed
24 troops. Margaret Warner discusses the Pentagon's expressed regret for the
loss of life and strained U.S.-Pakistani ties with The Wall Street Journal's
Adam Entous.
ANALYSIS
Fearing
Bioterrorism, Government Panel Asks: What Research Should Be Secret?
How
much research about the deadly bird flu virus should be available to the
public? Ray Suarez discusses the question that many in the science,
bioterrorism and national security fields are considering with Dr. Anthony
Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Bruce
Alberts of the journal Science.
REPORT
News
Wrap:
In
other news Thursday, Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal el-Ganzouri called for a
national dialogue and a two-month respite from protests. Ganzouri spoke after
recent clashes between protesters and soldiers left at least 100 dead. Also,
the Italian Parliament passed the government's nearly $40 billion tax hike and
pension package.
ANALYSIS
In
Face of Coordinated Attacks in
The
capital of
REPORT
Making
Sen$e: Rich Shopper, Poor Shopper
As
part of his series on Making Sen$e of financial news, business and economics
correspondent Paul Solman explores how retailers are faring in an economy
that's increasingly divided between the haves and the have-nots.
Series
Title: HIKI NŌ The Nation's
First Statewide Student News Network
Program
Title: THURSDAY, December 22, 2011
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/22/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Students
from
This
week's other featured schools are: H.P. Baldwin High and Maui Waena
Intermediate (Maui); and Halau Lokahi, Iolani, Kainalu Elementary and Maryknoll
(
This
HIKI NŌ newscast encores Saturday, Dec. 24 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Dec. 25
at 3:00 pm. You may also view this newscast and past episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino
Series
Title: INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program
Title: 2011: The Year in Review
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/22/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On
the next INSIGHTS, Dan Boylan and guests will discuss 2011's major news and
political events. Throughout the year,
Scheduled
guests include:
We
want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone,
email, Twitter or live blogging. You may also email your questions ahead of
time to insights@pbshawaii.org
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 23, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/23/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Twin
Bombings Kill at Least 47 in
The
carnage that has bloodied much of
REPORT
News
Wrap: After Weeks of Partisan Standoff, Tax Cut Extension Signed Into Law
In
other news Friday, Congress passed a two-month payroll tax cut extension. The
bill won unanimous consent, first in the Senate and then in the House -- with
only a handful of lawmakers present. Also, ahead of the Iowa Caucuses, Vice
President Joe Biden and Republican president candidate Mitt Romney traded jabs
on the economy.
REPORT
New
As
other Arab nations erupted in unrest and violence, what unfolded on the streets
of
REPORT
A
ANALYSIS
Two
bombs erupted in Syria's capital Friday, killing at least 47 people and
wounding more than 150, but many activists and regional analysts are skeptical
of the Assad government's claims that al-Qaida is behind them. Ray Suarez gets
an update on the bombings and the ongoing protests in
ANALYSIS
Shields,
Brooks on Stopgap Payroll Tax Cut Deal,
Syndicated
columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the
week's top political news, including the payroll tax cut deal that ended the
latest partisan standoff in
CONVERSATION
Author
Daniel Yergin on
Amid
concern over tensions and violence in
Series
Title:
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 23, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/23/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For
40 years,
Series
Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 23, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/23/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NEED
TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories
from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air
broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style
reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news
beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and
culture.
Series
Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 23, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/23/2011
8:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE
MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest
political analysts in the nation.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: MONDAY, December 26, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/26/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Romney
Focuses More on
In
a flurry of bus touring, pheasant hunting and endorsement courting, GOP
presidential candidates are honing and sharing their last-minute campaign
messages before next week's Iowa Caucuses. Gwen Ifill discusses the race and
year in politics with The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg and
USA Today's Susan Page.
REPORT
In
Nigeria, Radical Muslim Group Claims Responsibility for Christmas Day Attacks
Nigerians
faced new uncertainty Monday after at least 39 people were killed and 50
wounded in Christmas Day attacks on Christian churches. Boko Haram, a radical
Muslim group, claimed responsibility. Margaret Warner reports on the country's
reaction.
REPORT
In
Face of Holiday Sales,
A
ANALYSIS
How
the
After
the withdrawal of the last
REPORT
News
Wrap: Amid Political Turmoil in
In
other news Monday, the Iraqi party loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada
al-Sadr called for new elections. Last week, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
called for the arrest of the country's Sunni vice president on terrorism
charges. Also, the Arab League sent monitors into
ANALYSIS
After
Deadly Church Attacks in
At
least 39 people were killed in Christmas Day attacks on Christian churches in
CONVERSATION
In
'Man Seeks God,' Author Eric Weiner Hunts for Divine Meaning
Former
NPR reporter Eric Weiner's new book, "Man Seeks God: My Flirtations with
the Divine," recounts his voyage around the world to discover more about
his own beliefs. During a season that, for many, centers on religion and
spirituality, Ray Suarez and Weiner discuss the quest for God and personal
faith.
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: TUESDAY, December 27, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/27/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Nine
months after the launch of a deadly crackdown against anti-government
protesters in
REPORT
News
Wrap: Al-Qaida Group Claims Responsibility for Deadly
In
other news Thursday, al-Qaida's affiliate in
REPORT
In
In
remote regions of the Peruvian Amazon, extensive gold-mining operations have
stirred major environmental concerns over mercury contamination in fish,
fish-eating wildlife and humans. In collaboration with the
ANALYSIS
What's
Next for
Amid
election-fraud accusations and growing political turbulence, where are
ANALYSIS
Could
Arab League's Monitoring Efforts Help End Bloodshed in
Arab
League peace monitors arrived Tuesday in
ANALYSIS
A
Week Before Caucuses,
Republican
presidential candidates in
REPORT
Russian
Election Protests Gain Momentum Ahead of March Presidential Vote
Twenty
years after the fall of the Soviet Union,
CONVERSATION
Ondaatje
Crafts Semi-Autobiographical Tale of Ocean Voyage in 'The Cat's Table'
Michael
Ondaatje's new novel "The Cat's Table" is a shipboard story about a
boy's travel's from
Series
Title: LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE
WILCOX
Program
Title: Chipper and Hau'oli Wichman (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/27/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
This
program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Dec.
28, at 11:00 pm and Sun. Jan. 1, at 4:00 pm.
Series
Title: The Botany of Desire
Program
Title: TUESDAY, December 27, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/27/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Featuring
Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this program takes viewers
on an eye-opening exploration of the human relationship with the plant world -
seen from the plants' point of view. Narrated by Frances McDormand, the program
shows how four familiar species - the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the
potato - evolved to satisfy human yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication
and control.
Series
Title: FRONTLINE
Program
Title: The Undertaking (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/27/2011
10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
FRONTLINE
profiles Thomas Lynch, a poet and undertaker whose family has cared for the
dead in a small town in central
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: WEDNESDAY, December 28, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/28/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
North
Korean Mourners Crowd Streets for Elaborate Farewell to Kim Jong-il
Despite
snow and bitter cold, thousands of North Korean mourners crowded the streets of
the capital Wednesday as Kim Jong-un led an elaborate, hours-long funeral
procession for his father, Kim Jong-il. Angus Walker of Independent Television
News reports on the carefully orchestrated farewell to the country's "Dear
Leader."
ANALYSIS
In
Pushing
closer to the Iowa Caucuses, GOP presidential candidates and the outside groups
supporting them are pouring money into TV and radio ads -- spending more than
$10 million in December alone. Judy Woodruff and Ken Goldstein of the Campaign
Media Analysis Group discuss the potential outcome of all this spending.
REPORT
How
2011 Became a 'Mind-Boggling' Year of Extreme Weather
From
snowstorms to floods and tornadoes, severe weather wreaked havoc across the
CONVERSATION
Book
Critic Ron Charles Discusses Year's Best Works of Fiction
Jeffrey
Brown talks with book critic Ron Charles of The Washington Post about the best
works of fiction in 2011 and the shape of the industry.
REPORT
New
Wrap:
In
other news Wednesday, the
ANALYSIS
Could
Mourners
in
REPORT
Scientists
in
Scientists
in
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: THURSDAY, December 29, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/29/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
ANALYSIS
Caucuses
Seen as 'Very Important,' but 'You Have to Take
Republican
presidential hopefuls in
REPORT
How
the
From
the jobless rate to a discouraging housing market and an aggravated lot of indebted
college graduates, the year's defining economic stories kept a downbeat theme.
Ray Suarez discusses 2011's economic impact with The Atlantic's Don Peck, the
ANALYSIS
Thousands
of Iraqis Who Helped Americans in War Caught in Visa Holdup
In
2008, Congress passed a law allowing up to 5,000 Iraqis who had helped
Americans during the war to come to the
REPORT
News
Wrap: Egyptian Forces Raid Human Rights Groups Critical of Military Rule
In
other news Thursday, police in
REPORT
As
part of the NewsHour's American Graduate series, correspondent Spencer Michels
reports on Techbridge, an after-school program based in
Series
Title: HIKI NŌ: The Nation's
First Statewide Student News Network
Program
Title: THURSDAY, December 29, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/29/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
Students
from Nanakuli High and
This
HIKI NŌ newscast encores Saturday, Dec. 31 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Jan. 1
at 3:00 pm. You may also view this newscast and past episodes on our website,
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Series
Title: INSIGHTS ON PBS
Program
Title: THURSDAY, December 29, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/29/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
On
an encore of the December 22nd INSIGHTS, Dan Boylan and guests discuss 2011's
major news and political events. Throughout the year,
Guests
include:
Series
Title: PBS
Program
Title: Insular Empire:
Distributor: PBS Hawaii
Date: 12/29/2011
9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The
Series
Title: The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 30, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/30/2011
6:30:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
REPORT
Ahead
of Tuesday's Vote, Another Poll Shows Romney, Ron Paul Ahead in
Heading
into the final stretch before Tuesday's first-in-the-nation Caucuses, the GOP
contenders chatted up Iowan voters in cold and windy weather Friday. Judy
Woodruff reports on the candidates' last-minute campaigning.
ANALYSIS
How
Will Undecided
A
new NBC-Marist poll showed Mitt Romney and Ron Paul leading the GOP field in
ANALYSIS
Shields
and Brooks on Ron Paul's 'Authenticity,' Romney's Message,
Syndicated
columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the
week's top political news, including the state of the GOP presidential race,
what Iowans are considering ahead of Tuesday's Caucuses and how
CONVERSATION
Why
Are Fewer Americans Getting Married?
Fewer
Americans are tying the knot nowadays, according to a new Pew Research report
that showed 51 percent of the adult population is married, compared to 1960
when 72 percent of the country was. Ray Suarez discusses the changing
demographics of marriage in the
REPORT
News
Wrap: Assad Faces New Challeges as Anti-Government Protests Swell in
In
other news Friday, an outpouring of anti-government protesters filled cities
across
REPORT
'Need
to Know' Explores Evangelical Voters' Sway Over GOP Candidates in
Four
years ago, Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee beat Mitt Romney and the other GOP
candidates in the Iowa Caucuses with strong conservative evangelical support
led by a man named Bob Vander Plaats. "Need to Know" correspondent
Rick Karr reports on the power of Vander Plaats and the religious right in the
REPORT
Suburb
in Wealthy
A
suburban neighborhood of one of the nation's wealthiest counties has
experienced a surprising rise in the number of people living below the poverty
line -- a trend that accelerated in suburbs across the country during the recession.
Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW Chicago reports.
Series
Title:
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 30, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/30/2011
7:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
For
40 years,
Series
Title: NEED TO KNOW
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 30, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/30/2011
8:00:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
NEED
TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories
from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air
broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style
reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news
beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and
culture.
Series
Title: THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Program
Title: FRIDAY, December 30, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/30/2011
8:30:00 PM
Length: 30
Description:
THE
MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest
political analysts in the nation.
Education & History:
Series Title: PROHIBITION
Program Title: A Nation of Scofflaws
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/03/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
PROHIBITION is the title of a new three-part documentary
series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Set in the era of bathtub gin, bootleggers
and speakeasies, the series tells the true story of the rise, rule and fall of
the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It was called the "Noble
Experiment," but it was in fact one of
The series begins with the story of
For the next 13 years,
In 1920, Prohibition goes into effect and millions of law-abiding Americans become lawbreakers overnight. Drys had hoped Prohibition would make the country a safer place, but the law has many victims.
Series Title: PROHIBITION
Program Title: A Nation of Scofflaws (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/03/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
PROHIBITION is the title of a new three-part documentary
series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Set in the era of bathtub gin, bootleggers
and speakeasies, the series tells the true story of the rise, rule and fall of
the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It was called the "Noble
Experiment," but it was in fact one of
The series begins with the story of
For the next 13 years,
In 1920, Prohibition goes into effect and millions of law-abiding Americans become lawbreakers overnight. Drys had hoped Prohibition would make the country a safer place, but the law has many victims.
Series Title: PROHIBITION
Program Title: A Nation of Hypocrites
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/04/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
PROHIBITION is the title of a new three-part documentary
series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Set in the era of bathtub gin, bootleggers
and speakeasies, the series tells the true story of the rise, rule and fall of
the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It was called the "Noble
Experiment," but it was in fact one of
The series begins with the story of
For the next 13 years,
Gangsters make huge profits and wreak havoc in cities across the country. By the late 1920s, many Americans believe that Prohibition - the "Noble Experiment" - has failed. After the election of FDR in 1932, Prohibition is repealed.
Series Title: PROHIBITION
Program Title: A Nation of Hypocrites (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/04/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
PROHIBITION is the title of a new three-part documentary
series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Set in the era of bathtub gin, bootleggers
and speakeasies, the series tells the true story of the rise, rule and fall of
the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It was called the "Noble Experiment,"
but it was in fact one of
The series begins with the story of
For the next 13 years,
Gangsters make huge profits and wreak havoc in cities across the country. By the late 1920s, many Americans believe that Prohibition - the "Noble Experiment" - has failed. After the election of FDR in 1932, Prohibition is repealed.
Series Title: HISTORY DETECTIVES
Program Title: TUESDAY, October 11, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/11/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The Detectives search for the story behind a rare Civil War
photograph of an African American wearing a Confederate uniform. Then, an
ornate stock certificate unlocks secrets to the earliest days of
Series Title: HISTORY DETECTIVES
Program Title: TUESDAY, October 25, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/25/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The detectives investigate a Civil War soldier's letter, fabric from an aircraft that could be linked to Charles Lindbergh and Igor Sikorsky and a 1950s comic book titled Negro Romance.
Series Title: SECRETS OF THE DEAD
Program Title: Aztec Massacre (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/26/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Until recently, historians believed that Spanish
conquistadors arriving in Aztec territory in the 15th century were welcomed as
returning light-skinned gods by the Aztecs, who put up little resistance to
their conquest. However, at an archaeological site outside of
Series Title: SECRETS OF THE DEAD
Program Title: The World's Biggest Bomb (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/02/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Beginning in the 1950s, American and Soviet scientists
engaged in a dangerous race to see who could build and detonate the world's
largest bomb. The results exceeded all expectations. The
Series Title:
Looking for
Program Title: MONDAY, November 7, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/07/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This two-part program dissects the myths that have grown up around Abraham Lincoln and in doing so, addresses outstanding questions - about race, equality, religion and depression - by carefully interpreting the evidence provided by people who actually knew him. Henry Louis Gates Jr. hosts.
Series Title: SECRETS OF THE DEAD
Program Title: Japanese SuperSub (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/08/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In the spring of 1946, ten months after the end of World War
II, an explosion rocks the Pacific off the coast of
Series Title:
Looking for
Program Title: MONDAY, November 14, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/14/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
This two-part program dissects the myths that have grown up around Abraham Lincoln and in doing so, addresses outstanding questions - about race, equality, religion and depression - by carefully interpreting the evidence provided by people who actually knew him. Henry Louis Gates Jr. hosts.
Series Title: SECRETS OF THE DEAD
Program Title: Churchill's Deadly Decision (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/15/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In the summer of 1940, Winston Churchill faced a terrible
dilemma.
Series Title: SECRETS OF THE DEAD
Program Title: The Deadliest
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/22/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Series Title: Unforgettable: The Korean War
Program Title: MONDAY, November 28, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/28/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In this film, Korean War veterans recount their memories of
Series Title: SECRETS OF THE DEAD
Program Title: Slave Ship Mutiny (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/29/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
When the Meermin set sail from Madagascar for South Africa
on a hot summer's day in 1766, the Dutch crew had no idea they were about to
make history. The ship was filled to capacity with human cargo, slaves bound
for hard labor building the Dutch West India Company's colony at
Series Title: Herbert Hoover: Landslide
Program Title: TUESDAY, November 29, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/29/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Herbert Hoover was a politician and a humanitarian whose
legacy has been largely defined by the Great Depression. When he was elected
president in a landslide victory in 1928,
Series Title: The Mayo Clinic Diet
Program Title: TUESDAY, December 13, 2011 (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/13/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
Taken from the first and only diet book published by the Mayo Clinic, this program is based on research conducted under the most rigorous and exacting standards by the most respected physicians, nutritionists and other medical experts in the world. The Mayo Clinic has identified five simple habits to help take weight off and five habits to break to keep it from coming back. The results have been tested on thousands of patients who have trusted their medical care and personal health to the Mayo Clinic.
Series Title: 3 Steps to Incredible Health! With Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Program Title: THURSDAY, December 15, 2011
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/15/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 90
Description:
This program directly addresses the crisis of obesity and
chronic disease plaguing
Science and Nature:
Series Title: NATURE
Program Title: Radioactive Wolves
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/19/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
The historic nuclear accident at
Series Title: NATURE
Program Title: Invasion of the Giant Pythons (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/26/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Florida's Everglades National Park is one of the last great wildlife refuges in the United States, home to numerous unique and endangered mammals, trees, plants, birds and turtles, as well as half a million alligators. However, the Everglades is also the dumping ground for many animal invaders - more than 15 species of parrot, 75 kinds of fish and 30 different reptiles from places as far away as Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. All of the intruders found their way into the park either by accidental escape from pet owners or intentional release by people no longer wishing to care for an exotic species. Add to the mix tens of thousands of giant pythons, snakes that can grow to 20 feet and weigh nearly 300 pounds, some released into the wild by irresponsible pet owners, some escapees from almost 200 wildlife facilities destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The predatory pythons slithered into this protected wilderness and thrived, and the refuge has consequently become less a haven than a killing ground every day since then.
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Finding Life Beyond Earth
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/19/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
Scientists are on the verge of answering one of the greatest questions in history: Are we alone? Combining the latest telescope images with dazzling CGI, NOVA immerses audiences in the sights and sounds of alien worlds, while top astrobiologists explain how these places are changing the way we think about the potential for life in our solar system. We used to think our neighboring planets and moons were fairly boring - mostly cold, dead rocks where life could never take hold. Today, however, the solar system looks wilder than we ever imagined. Powerful telescopes and unmanned space missions have revealed a wide range of dynamic environments - atmospheres thick with organic molecules, active volcanoes and vast saltwater oceans. This ongoing revolution is forcing scientists to expand their ideas about what kinds of worlds could support life. If we do find primitive life forms elsewhere in the solar system, it may well be that life is common in the universe - the rule, and not the exception.
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Iceman Murder Mystery
Distributor: PBS
Date: 10/26/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
He's been dead for more than 5,000 years - and been poked, prodded and probed by scientists for the last 20. Yet today, Otzi the Iceman, the famous mummified corpse pulled from a glacier in the Italian Alps nearly two decades ago, continues to keep many secrets. Now, through an autopsy like none other, scientists will attempt to unravel more mysteries from this ancient mummy, revealing not only the details of Otzi's death, but an entire way of life. How did people live during Otzi's time, the Copper Age? What did they eat? What diseases did they cope with? The answers abound miraculously in this one man's mummified remains.
Series Title: NATURE
Program Title: The Animal House
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/02/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Why do some animals build structures and others don't? And how do animals decide where to build? Animal homes need to be safe and secure, protected from predators and the weather. An eagle's nest can weigh up to one ton, a termite mound can stand eight feet tall, and some falcon nest sites have been around for centuries. Going above ground and under, NATURE investigates just what goes into making a home when you're wild and cost is not a factor.
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: The Fabric of the Cosmos: What is Space?
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/02/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In The Fabric of the Cosmos, a new NOVA four-part mini-series, acclaimed physicist Brian Greene takes viewers on a mind-bending reality check and journey to the frontiers of physics to see how scientists are piecing together the most complete picture yet of space, time and the universe. With each step, audiences discover that just beneath the surface of our everyday experience lies a world we'd hardly recognize - a startling world far stranger and more wondrous than anyone expected.
From the passenger seat of a
Series Title: NATURE
Program Title: Jungle Eagle
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/09/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Harpy eagles are the most powerful birds of prey in the
world, but scientists know very little about them. NATURE enters their secret
world with wildlife filmmaker Fergus Beeley and his team of cameramen as they
locate a nest and struggle to document the lives of these elusive birds in
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: The Elegant Universe: Einstein's Dream (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/09/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Physicist Brian Greene has a rare gift for conveying physics in vivid everyday images, a gift that turned his book, The Elegant Universe, into a best-seller. Greene brings his talent and vitality to television in this encore production that makes the surreal world of string theory spring to life on the screen.
The first hour of The Elegant Universe introduces string theory and shows how modern physics - composed of two theories that are ferociously incompatible - reached an impasse: one theory, known as general relativity, is successful in describing big things like stars and galaxies; another, called quantum mechanics, is equally successful in describing small things like atoms and subatomic particles. Albert Einstein, the inventor of general relativity, dreamed of finding a single theory that would embrace all of nature's laws. But in his quest for the so-called unified theory, Einstein came up empty-handed, and the conflict between general relativity and quantum mechanics has stymied all who've followed. That is, until the discovery of string theory.
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: The Elegant Universe: The String's the Thing
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/09/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In the second hour of “The Elegant Universe,” a three-hour miniseries with physicist Brian Greene, delve into the nuts, bolts, and outright nuttiness of string theory. Part 2, "String's the Thing," opens with a whimsical scene in a movie theater in which the history of the universe runs backwards to the Big Bang, the moment at which general relativity and quantum mechanics both came into play, and therefore the point at which our conventional model of reality breaks down.
Series Title: NATURE
Program Title: My Life As A
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/16/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Based on the true story of writer and naturalist Joe Hutto,
portrayed by wildlife photographer Jeff Palmer, this film chronicles Hutto's
remarkable experience of imprinting wild turkey eggs and raising the hatchlings
to adulthood. Deep in the wilds of
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: The Elegant Universe: The String's the Thing (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/16/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Physicist Brian Greene has a rare gift for conveying physics in vivid everyday images, a gift that turned his book, The Elegant Universe, into a best-seller. Greene brings his talent and vitality to television in this encore production that makes the surreal world of string theory spring to life on the screen.
The second hour of The Elegant Universe describes the serendipitous steps that led from a forgotten 200-year-old mathematical formula to the first glimmerings of strings - quivering strands of energy whose different vibrations give rise to quarks, electrons, photons and all other elementary particles. Strings are truly tiny - smaller than an atom by the same factor that a tree is smaller than the entire universe. But, as Greene explains, it is possible - for the first time - to combine the laws of the large and the laws of the small into a proposal for a single, harmonious "Theory of Everything."
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: The Elegant Universe: Welcome to the 11th Dimension
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/16/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Part 3 of "The Elegant Universe” with host Brian Greene shows how Edward Witten of Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, aided by others, revolutionized string theory by successfully uniting the five different versions into a single theory that is cryptically named "M-theory," a development that requires a total of eleven dimensions.
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: The Fabric of the Cosmos: Universe or Multiverse?
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/23/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
In The Fabric of the Cosmos, a new NOVA four-part mini-series, acclaimed physicist Brian Greene takes viewers on a mind-bending reality check and journey to the frontiers of physics to see how scientists are piecing together the most complete picture yet of space, time and the universe. With each step, audiences discover that just beneath the surface of our everyday experience lies a world we'd hardly recognize - a startling world far stranger and more wondrous than anyone expected.
In this episode, Dr. Greene takes us on a tour of a brave new theory at the frontier of physics: that our universe may not be the only one. Instead, it may be just one of an infinite number of worlds that make up the multiverse. It won't be easy to prove, but if it's right, our understanding of space, time and our place in the universe will never be the same.
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: The Elegant Universe: Welcome to the 11th Dimension (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/23/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Part 3 of "The Elegant Universe” with host Brian Greene shows how Edward Witten of Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, aided by others, revolutionized string theory by successfully uniting the five different versions into a single theory that is cryptically named "M-theory," a development that requires a total of eleven dimensions.
Series Title: NATURE
Program Title: Why We Love Cats and Dogs (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/30/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Ask people and they immediately know - they're either a dog person or a cat person. What is this all about? This film launches an in-depth investigation into the great divide between dogs and cats and just what draws people to these two polarizing pets. Animal behaviorists, psychologists, trainers and devoted owners all weigh in. Dogs, we find, are geniuses at reading what we want. And the complex cat-human bond can be as fickle or as deep as a marriage. Funny, touching and provocative, NATURE asks how well we really know our best friends and why we love them so much.
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 11/30/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Every year, 100 million Monarch butterflies set off on an
incredible journey across
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Pluto Files (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/14/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Since its discovery in 1930, Pluto has held a warm place in
the public imagination. So when the
Series Title: NATURE
Program Title: Christmas in
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/21/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
As snow falls and Christmas lights glow in
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: What
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/21/2011 9:00:00 PM
Length: 120
Description:
More than 150 years after of the publication of
Series Title: NATURE
Program Title: Arctic Bears (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/28/2011 8:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Polar bears are living on borrowed time. They are the
descendents of grizzlies, long-ago evolved to live and hunt on the frozen ice
of the
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Extreme Ice (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/28/2011 9:00:00 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
Florida to Bangladesh, and require trillions of dollars' of investment in
coastal infrastructure. Yet these models don't reflect recent findings that
glaciers in Greenland and
Series Title: NOVA
Program Title: Secrets Beneath the Ice (Encore)
Distributor: PBS
Date: 12/28/2011 10:00:00 PM
Length: 60
Description:
Can