Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

JULIE ANDREWS FOREVER follows the impressive trajectory of the award-winning British performing legend, who rose from a child entertainer in musical revues to an Oscar-winning actress for her beloved performance in Mary Poppins. With her crystalline voice and captivating presence, Andrews has delighted audiences in numerous roles on stage and screen, including her recent role as the voice of Lady Whistledown in the hit TV series Bridgerton. The documentary features clips from The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Victor Victoria. It also includes scenes from her TV specials with Carol Burnett.

Discover the life and career of director Blake Edwards, one of Hollywood's most iconic figures. Edwards redefined slapstick comedy through a lens that still resonates with today's directors and actors. With a career and body of work spanning over a four-decade career - often in collaboration with his wife, legendary actress and singer Julie Andrews - the film offers reflections on the times he lived in and tackles issues including sex, gender and power that remain at the forefront of present-day zeitgeist. Featuring interviews and never-before-seen video and stills from the Edwards/Andrews archive explore the legacy of one of the most influential figures in film history.

TO FEEL THE EARTH AND TOUCH THE SKY is a film highlighting the boundary breaking figures in the evolution of American Modern Dance. Iconoclasts in their own time, they have become icons in ours.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education. (Additional airings: 1/9 8:00 PM, 1/16 8:00 PM, 1/23 8:00 PM, 1/30 8:00 PM)

In TELL ME MORE, host Kelly Corrigan invites notable guests to engage in long-form conversations about what makes them tick. We also meet the people that motivate and inspire these famous guests.

Joe Papp, founder of The Public Theater, Free Shakespeare in the Park and producer of groundbreaking plays like Hair, A Chorus Line and for colored girls, created a "theater of inclusion" based on the belief that great art is for everyone.

SHOW MUST GO ON! introduces viewers to four women who prove it is never too late to reinvent yourself. Performing in front of sold-out audiences as the comedy musical act "Hot Stuff," these ladies refuse to sit still and encourage others to do the same.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers. With few clues to guide him, Gates introduces them to ancestors they've never known revealing connections to key moments in history.

Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday. Known for films like Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, TV show Diagnosis Murder and his classic CBS sitcom, Van Dyke has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades. Featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail Van Dyke's extraordinary showbiz legacy.

Marchetti is under pressure to hand Cremieux over to the Germans, but insists on carrying out his own investigation.

There is no more quintessential image of Wisconsin than a red barn with a herd of cows grazing in a green field against a blue sky. The state's dairy history is an essential part of the state's culture and economy. All of it is at risk. A confluence of factors are causing many small, family-owned dairy farms to quit, including low milk prices, changing consumer tastes, labor issues and now a pandemic. The industry has been the state's economic engine, generating more than $45 billion a year. But many farmers are at a crossroads of either making big changes or calling it quits. Milwaukee PBS has partnered with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to produce "America's Dairyland at the Crossroads," an hour-long documentary that takes a deeper look at the continuing crisis and the future for farmers, businesses and communities who rely on the dairy industry to survive.

Join Sir David Attenborough on a unique excavation of a site in southwest England with rare traces of ancient mammoths and Neanderthals. Featuring hands-on experiments with replicas of Neanderthal-era spears and photorealistic reconstructions of the site's ancient riverside setting, NOVA brings the world of prehistoric Britain vividly to life, illuminated by the inimitable thoughts and insights of Sir David Attenborough.

The incomparable, trail-blazing talent of Joni Mitchell is celebrated in Washington, DC's historic DAR Constitution Hall by a cadre of musical stars who all drew inspiration from the woman many consider to be the most influential musical artist of her time. Be it lyrics, composition, playing, singing, or even painting, no artist has demonstrated the creative length, depth and breadth of Joni Mitchell.

A SWIM LESSON: Watching a child learn how to swim is like witnessing a great opera. The maestro of this emotional orchestra is Bill Marsh. Swimming is the closest human beings will ever get to flying. And there is no greater joy (or fear) than watching your kid take the leap. Watching Bill teach kids how to swim is the parable we need, because inside his lessons are profound universal truths. STORYCORPS SHORTS: FAMILY HARMONY: When Gilbert Zermeno dreamed of joining his school band, he pictured himself playing a shiny saxophone. To his dismay, his family - getting by on the $100 a week that his father made working in the nearby cotton fields - couldn't afford one. At StoryCorps, he shares with his wife, Patricia Powers-Zermeno, how his musical journey began on a bad note, but ended in harmony.

Attorney Paul Farrell Jr. takes on pharmaceutical giants to fight the opioid epidemic in his West Virginia hometown. His local battle grows into the largest civil litigation in U.S. history, raising the stakes as he fights for justice nationwide.

The story of an award-winning professor teaching "The History of Crime and Punishment" inside a prison to a class of both free students and incarcerated students. Through exploring concepts including masculinity, prison abolition, and mercy, the work reveals the true cost of mass incarceration and the power of human connection to transform society. (Additional airings: 1/14 10:30 PM)

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

Mitch Wertlieb hosts Vermont's top journalists as they delve into the most important news stories each week. (Additional airings: 1/12 8:00 PM, 1/19 8:00 PM, 1/26 8:00 PM)

Fran Stoddard interviews Paul Costello, executive director of the Vermont Council on Rural Development in Montpelier, and Gerianne Smart, who spearheaded the preservation of the Vergennes Opera House.

The film explores the lovingly contentious relationship behind legendary Vermont towing company, Roland's Wrecker Service. Set to the stark backdrop of a Vermont winter, Roland and Mary take an honest look back on the trials of a difficult career, with the unflinching humor and stubborn independence that pulled them through.

Future of Public Lands - Millions of acres of public lands provide sanctuaries for recreation, grazing land for livestock, and energy supplies for the dynamic population of the United States. But a new federal administration is implementing some dramatic changes in how these vast lands are managed. Our host, wildlife biologist Ed Arnett, examines some of the different opinions on how these policy changes are impacting scientists, tourists, ranchers and energy production, both now and into the future. 2000 Miles of Opportunity - From Minnesota south to Tennessee, the Mississippi River Institute is keeping this vibrant waterway clean, and educating new generations on the economic and scientific wealth of this river. Correspondent Brad Hicks introduces us to high school students from rural Missouri who spend time on the water learning about the many challenging environmental careers available up and down the Mississippi. Mapping Wetland Jewels - What traditional cartographers once did with pen and ink, college students are now creating with satellites and software. It's an elegant combination of conservation, creativity and technology. Students at St. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota make high tech digital maps of wetlands hundreds of miles away. The New Mexico Environment Department hired these young geospatial experts and are now using these new tools to better protect their critical wetlands. Black Farmers - Black farmers in the U.S. once owned about 19 million acres of productive fields. But that's dwindled to just three million acres. The KKAC Organization is helping Black farmers challenge decades of fraud and discrimination tied to the lands they worked on. KKAC is working to provide clear titles to families who never received proper paperwork for their lands. With that proof, residents can finally get some assistance for their fields and forest lands.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

Fly fishing for lake trout; autumn paddling and wine tasting along the Lamoille River; a foliage-season bike trek on the Cross Vermont Trail; Vermont students go owl banding in Addison County.

A visit to Dead Creek in Addison, Vt., to observe the thousands of snow geese that rest and feed at the wildlife sanctuary on their annual migration south, and a trip to the British School of Falconry in Manchester to observe the handling of hawks used in hunting and learn about the traditions of the ancient sport.

When is a balloon not a toy? When it's 70 feet tall, 60 feet in diameter, and filled with 105,000 cubic feet of air! "The Vermont Hot Air Balloon" is definitely not a toy, but it does possess a certain enchantment that touches adults and children alike...that attraction that makes you pull over to the roadside just to watch it glide by... the magic that makes you wonder what it's like to be carried by the breeze -- to float in a basket 1,500 feet in the air. The balloon, owned by Rick and Roseann Pollack of Ballooning Adventures of Vermont, Inc., is a one-of-a-kind creation built in 1989. Covered with a multi-colored pastoral landscape designed by renowned Vermont artist Sabra Field, the Pollacks' balloon has become Vermont's first and only "airmark" (as opposed to "landmark"). In our feature segment, we'll talk to the artist responsible for decorating Vermont's unofficial State Balloon and join its owner for a flight over Essex Junction. In the process, we'll learn the actual mechanics of hot-air ballooning and share in the magic of this 200-year-old sport.

The "techno-pop" trio The Cuts bring their original new wave rock sound to this week's episode. Tunes performed include "Architecture," "Not Love," "Different Part of the World," "No pain," and "Enemy/ -2-3-4.

Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND: THE STORY OF THE IRISH is an ambitious, groundbreaking four-part documentary series that tells the story of the Irish from the very first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island. Produced by the same team behind the multi-award-winning 1916: the Irish Rebellion, the series provides a compelling narrative of Ireland and its people. Narrated by Colin Farrell and featuring an original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND is a journey through time, identity and the enduring spirit of a people whose story continues to shape the world. (Additional airings: 1/13 10:00 PM, 1/20 10:00 PM, 1/27 10:00 PM)

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

When three children die of leukemia in a rural Mexican town, two mothers and a scientist discover radioactivity in the water, sparking backlash and denial. Their fight for justice reveals the personal cost of exposing hidden environmental threats.

Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the "Free Library Movement" to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

Meet activist Ruby Duncan, who led a grassroots movement of mothers who challenged presidents, the Vegas mob, and everyday Americans to fight for a universal basic income and rethink their notions of the "welfare queen.

Up against one of the world's most powerful companies, Amazon workers fight to unionize their warehouse in Staten Island. This cinema verite film presents a gripping human drama about power and dignity in today's globalized economic landscape.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education. (Additional airings: 1/2 8:00 PM, 1/16 8:00 PM, 1/23 8:00 PM, 1/30 8:00 PM)

In TELL ME MORE, host Kelly Corrigan invites notable guests to engage in long-form conversations about what makes them tick. We also meet the people that motivate and inspire these famous guests.

This series presents interviews between David Rubenstein and some of the nation's most renowned scholars and public figures, including Ron Chernow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, Annette Gordon-Reed, and others. In these in-depth conversations, Rubenstein illuminates the work of these influential historians and thinkers as well as the subjects of their scholarship.

RAILROAD STATIONS IN AMERICAN LIFE documents the part U.S. railroad stations played in American history, from local civic centers to temples of transportation. A diverse cast of historians examine the role of the railroad station in America. True human-interest stories are woven into a historical narrative. They describe how people interacted with stations in their towns through the generations.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps America Ferrera and Darren Criss uncover their immigrant roots - meeting revolutionaries in Honduras, a Dutchman who helped build New York, and a young woman from the Philippines who made an incredible journey. (Additional airings: 1/11 9:00 PM)

Georg is an Austrian retiree whose mother witnessed the crash of an Allied B-17 near their home during World War II. When he takes up metal detecting to find the wreckage, a growing fascination leads him on a heartfelt mission that will bring a group of international strangers together for surprising emotional adventure.

Eighty years after the devastating atomic bombings that ushered in the nuclear age, Bombshell explores how the U.S. government sought to manipulate the truth about the bombings of Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. Through propaganda, censorship and the co-opting of the press, the government presented a benevolent picture of atomic power, minimizing the horrific human toll of the bombings. Bombshell sheds light on the efforts of a group of intrepid reporters to let the world know the truth.

Marie's farm is under surveillance after Cremieux made a deal with Marchetti to have his family released. Directed by Patrice Martineau, 2012.

Over a grueling eight months, a crew of Oaxacan guest workers plant trees across America. This intimate portrait shows how hard it is to balance the physical demands of reforestation and extreme isolation while staying connected to family back home.

Scientists investigate colossal explosions in Siberia and other evidence that rapidly melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. What are the implications for our climate future?

All the triumphs and tragedies of Thomas Paine's life are here in this film of the acclaimed one-man play To Begin the World Over Again: the Life of Thomas Paine, shot in front of a live audience at the Lillian Theatre, Hollywood. Thomas Paine, a man largely forgotten and greatly misunderstood, is ironically quoted by all and every political faction in America today. Yet his ideas about democracy, equality, slavery, pensions, healthcare, education and morality would have created a very different kind of nation if they had been acted on. He was a man who changed the world, only to have the world he changed turn its back on him. The man who ignited revolutions would die largely ignored and distained, yet he was at the epicenter of world events when he wrote his books, literally transforming nations through the power of his words. Thomas Paine was one of the world's most provocative writers and worst politicians, a very nearly deadly combination. He lived by the creed that "one must always speak the truth as one sees it, no matter the consequences" and what an extraordinary life it was. It is time to hear and discuss and debate Thomas Paine again, since, as he said, "we have it in our power to begin the world over again".

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps America Ferrera and Darren Criss uncover their immigrant roots - meeting revolutionaries in Honduras, a Dutchman who helped build New York, and a young woman from the Philippines who made an incredible journey. (Additional airings: 1/10 7:00 PM)

The Big Payback is the story of how a rookie alderwoman in Evanston, Illinois led the passage of the first tax-funded reparations bill for Black Americans and stirred up a debate about the debt owed from the U.S.

In the 1960s, residents wanted a thriving Black neighborhood in Newport News, Virginia, to keep growing. White city leaders wanted that land for a new college. Only one side had the power of eminent domain. The Johnsons, one of the last families in the neighborhood, tell the nearly forgotten story of a college expansion like the ones that broke up Black communities across Virginia and the country.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

Mitch Wertlieb hosts Vermont's top journalists as they delve into the most important news stories each week. (Additional airings: 1/5 8:00 PM, 1/19 8:00 PM, 1/26 8:00 PM)

Fran Stoddard interviews Rob Perkins, poet, writer, and filmmaker whose work includes the three-part series "One Man's Journey.

Filmmaker Karen Akins' darkly quirky personal quest to curb noise pollution in her quaint Vermont village uncovers dire consequences for noise regulation, not only in her home state, but nationwide.

Return of a River - A waterway near Tucson, Arizona has been reborn. The Santa Cruz river tributary to the Colorado River was once filled with trash and sewage, dried up because wells were draining the aquifer. Now, the water's back! There's an unlikely source for this newly clean water: Three wastewater treatment plants! Correspondent Brad Hicks shows us how huge upgrades at these facilities are helping save an entire ecosystem. The resurgence in wildlife is beautifully seen through a vast array of dragonflies, and folks of all ages are now reconnecting with the river. Salmon Farming - Aquaculture is the fastest growing form of food production in the world. But these floating farms come with challenges not found in traditional agriculture. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien from the PBS Newshour takes us off the coast of Maine, where a Canadian company is raising endangered Atlantic salmon. There's opposition from traditional fishers and tourists. But with the huge global demand for protein from the sea, efforts to improve this industry continue. Solar Farming - It's a "crop" that's harvested from 93 million miles away!!! A Plainview Minnesota farm that grows corn, soybeans and hay now has another sustainable offering: Sunshine! Solar panels now generate the power used in the fall when harvesting and drying grain. It's good for the bottom line and good for the environment. Solar has become a dependable new revenue stream for those who work the land. Solar Panels on Gila Reservation - South of Phoenix Arizona, one tribal nation is on the cutting edge of addressing climate change. The Gila River Indian community are the innovators, building solar panels over an irrigation canal. This simple construction template could provide a new playbook for irrigation across the thirsty western United States. There's not only the ability to produce power, but crucially, to reduce evaporation. The tribe is now completing 16 miles of this energy efficient system.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

Gina Bullard takes to the skies on a hang gliding adventure over the Connecticut River Valley. In Middlebury, the Mary Hogan Elementary School learns about brook trout ecology through Trout Unlimited's "Trout in the Classroom" project. In our "My Outdoor Journal" segment, a father/daughter kayak outing on Waterbury Reservoir.

A visit to Vermont Fire Service Training in Pittsford to witness volunteer firefighters in action during a weekend session. Also, a visit with St. Albans surgeon and fire engine photographer Stephen Payne, plus a look at antique fire trucks in Weston, Johnson, and Hardwick, Vt.

Journey into the fields and forests of Fair Haven and Castleton in search of the largest foreign army to ever occupy Vermont soil. In 1777, during the American Revolution, "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne led an expeditionary force south into New England to divide and conquer the American colonies. Low on horses and supplies and earful of the rebellious colonies to his left flank, Burgoyne sent 3,000 primarily German troops to occupy the territory surrounding Castleton. The European mercenaries marched to their destination by way of a crude cart-track, later to be known as "The Hessian Road." In the 200 years since the events surrounding one of the pivotal chapters of our national heritage, Crossroads joins a history buff and amateur archaeologist during his single-minded search for the footsteps of the Revolutionary War. His search takes us from his study of nearly forgotten documents in town halls and libraries, to an expedition through historic rivers and forests, and finally his conversations with authors and historians -- all key components in an epic five-year search for "The Hessian Road.

Pianist Diana Fanning performs Scarlatti's Sonata in D Major, Ravel's Sonatine in F-sharp Minor, and Chopin's Barcarolle. Well known throughout Vermont as a frequent soloist, Diana Fanning teaches at Middlebury College. She is a Director of Point Counter Point Music Camp in Vermont, and has performed for radio audiences on "Morning Pro Musica" and WNYC in New York City.

Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND: THE STORY OF THE IRISH is an ambitious, groundbreaking four-part documentary series that tells the story of the Irish from the very first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island. Produced by the same team behind the multi-award-winning 1916: the Irish Rebellion, the series provides a compelling narrative of Ireland and its people. Narrated by Colin Farrell and featuring an original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND is a journey through time, identity and the enduring spirit of a people whose story continues to shape the world. (Additional airings: 1/6 10:00 PM, 1/20 10:00 PM, 1/27 10:00 PM)

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

Follow a group of Marines a decade after their deployment to Afghanistan as they navigate the lingering trauma of war and the devastating loss of their comrade, Corporal JV Villarreal. Through Villarreal's haunting first-person video diary, audiences gain an intimate view of life on the front lines and the unbreakable bonds formed through sacrifice. The film serves as a poignant exploration of resilience, grief, and the urgent need for mental health support.

There is a mental health crisis happening for many American farmers. Greener Pastures provides an intimate look at American farming through the stories of Midwestern farmers facing increased economic uncertainty and isolation.

The story of an award-winning professor teaching "The History of Crime and Punishment" inside a prison to a class of both free students and incarcerated students. Through exploring concepts including masculinity, prison abolition, and mercy, the work reveals the true cost of mass incarceration and the power of human connection to transform society. (Additional airings: 1/4 11:30 PM)

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

THE FIVE DEMANDS is a riveting story about the student strike that changed the face of higher education. In April 1969, a small group of Black and Puerto Rican students shut down the City College of New York, an elite public university located in the heart of Harlem. Although the late 1960s are known as an era of student activism, this momentous event has been overlooked and forgotten. Far more attention has been paid to white middle-class students in opposition to the Vietnam War, yet this protest had a more significant impact: the CCNY strikers were the vanguard of a national Black student movement that transformed the culture, mission, and curriculum of American higher education. CCNY's strike was homegrown in Harlem, America's most famous Black neighborhood. The Harlem community rallied around the students, and for many, it was the first time they ever stepped foot on the neo-Gothic campus on a hill overlooking their neighborhood. National television news covered the strike, but within a few years, this heroic struggle for educational equity was swept under the proverbial rug. Fueled by the revolutionary fervor sweeping the nation, the strike turned into an uprising, leading to the extended occupation of the campus, the cancelation of classes, the arrest of students, and the resignation of the college president. Told through the participants' point of view, the film follows the students' struggle against the institutional racism that, for over a century, had shut out people of color from this institution and other public universities. THE FIVE DEMANDS proves that a handful of ordinary citizens can band together to take action and effect meaningful change.

Explore the issue of reparations for African-Americans. Building on key issues of diversity and democracy; slavery and its aftermath; and socio-economic indicators, this documentary puts real people and their family histories into the reparations debate. Personal stories, expert interviews and rich archival materials underscored by evocative music weaves a narrative around the issue of reparations today so many years after the historical understanding of the end of slavery in America. Noted speakers address the cumulative impact that Reconstruction, Black Laws, Jim Crow, modern day violence, discrimination added to divergent wealth trajectories and opportunities firmly rooted in the system of enslavement. Individuals seeking to bridge our human divide share their reparations quests and we begin to understand the myriad of initiatives already happening across the country on local, state & national levels to make reparations a reality.

In Maniitsoq, Greenland, the US aluminum giant Alcoa Corporation has been planning to build a smelting plant for years. With the promise of economic renewal, Winter's Yearning follows the lives of the area's loyal aging population and its stymied youth. Pictured against immense, isolating landscapes, the people await their plant and with it, the nation's possible first step towards sovereignty.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education. (Additional airings: 1/2 8:00 PM, 1/9 8:00 PM, 1/23 8:00 PM, 1/30 8:00 PM)

In TELL ME MORE, host Kelly Corrigan invites notable guests to engage in long-form conversations about what makes them tick. We also meet the people that motivate and inspire these famous guests.

This series presents interviews between David Rubenstein and some of the nation's most renowned scholars and public figures, including Ron Chernow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, Annette Gordon-Reed, and others. In these in-depth conversations, Rubenstein illuminates the work of these influential historians and thinkers as well as the subjects of their scholarship.

After losing it all, Desiree Wood takes a second lease on life as a long-haul trucker. In a rapidly changing labor landscape, she and her sisterhood of truckers rally against the crushing forces of an industry that is indifferent to their survival.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces rapper Wiz Khalifa and actor Sanaa Lathan to ancestors who left the American South in search of better lives in the North, boldly breaking racial barriers and forever transforming their families. (Additional airings: 1/18 9:30 PM)

Archaeologists embark on the biggest dig in a generation at Pompeii. Told through the drama of the dig, imagine what life was like in Pompeii before the eruption and the horror faced by the residents as Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.

A new excavation in Pompeii continues to unearth rich discoveries. Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University joins the team to look for evidence of Pompeiians who might have survived the eruption of AD 79.

Marchetti relinquishes command of the stakeout before realizing that Rita arrived at the farm. Directed by Patrice Martineau, 2012.

ROADTRIP NATION: REROUTING features three job seekers at a turning point, their careers derailed by automation, falling wages, and loss of retirement funds. Dana, Bernita and Jeremy are adults with no college education who feel they have been left behind by a changed economy. Interviewing innovators and leaders around the country shows the roadtrippers how mid-life workers can adapt to the changing landscape of work, technology, and education in America.

After decades in the shadows, UFOs are being studied seriously. Are they weather balloons, optical illusions, secret military technology? Or something else? Follow scientists as they try to unravel the mystery of the strangest objects in our skies.

Thomas Jefferson is by most accounts the most admired and greatest figure in American history. However, he was a man whose behavior in many ways contradicted his public declarations. He supported resistance and revolution in America and France, yet was not a charismatic politician or front-line soldier. His eloquence was immortalized in the Declaration of Independence, which declared that "All men are created equal." He disapproved of the slave trade, yet owned over 200 human beings and had no intention of granting them their freedom. A Renaissance man in his own right, Jefferson was an architect, writer, surveyor, statesman and scientist. In part 1 of Ken Burns' biographical portrait of Thomas Jefferson, Jefferson's beginnings in Virginia are detailed from his education at William & Mary, the building of Monticello, to his marriage and children. Jefferson is called to Philadelphia as a statesman, and to Paris after the American revolution as an official diplomat. While Jefferson was laying the foundations of a new government and country, his work was tragically interrupted by a series of personal losses at his Monticello home.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces rapper Wiz Khalifa and actor Sanaa Lathan to ancestors who left the American South in search of better lives in the North, boldly breaking racial barriers and forever transforming their families. (Additional airings: 1/17 7:00 PM)

Liberty City, Miami, is home to one of the oldest segregated public housing projects in the U.S. Now with rising sea levels, the neighborhood's higher ground has become something else: real estate gold. Wealthy property owners push inland to higher ground, creating a speculators' market in the historically Black neighborhood previously ignored by developers and policy-makers alike. Liberty City, Miami, is home to one of the oldest segregated public housing projects in the U.S. Now with rising sea levels, the neighborhood's higher ground has become something else: real estate gold. Wealthy property owners push inland to higher ground, creating a speculators' market in the historically Black neighborhood previously ignored by developers and policy-makers alike.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

Mitch Wertlieb hosts Vermont's top journalists as they delve into the most important news stories each week. (Additional airings: 1/5 8:00 PM, 1/12 8:00 PM, 1/26 8:00 PM)

Fran Stoddard interviews Richard M. Ketchum, of Dorset, Vt., award-winning author and editor of numerous American Heritage books.

Meet Hal, 87; Charlie, 87 and Maurie, 87. Three of a group of friends who gather every day at one p.m. in the village of Dorset, Vermont to play a game called paddle tennis. They have been playing together for years. THE LONGEST GAME explores the joys of friendship and inevitability of change. Our time on the earth is fleeting, how do we make the best of it? A film by Camille Thoman and Elizabeth Yng-Wong.

Ruffed Grouse #1 - Ruffed grouse ...whose drumming mating calls are iconic... have been on a decline for decades. State wildlife agencies, biologists, hunters and bird lovers have launched a coordinated effort to guide conservation efforts throughout the birds' eastern range. Ruffed grouse thrive in "young" forests. These areas provide a variety of food and safety from predators. But most eastern forests are older. Improving the landscape requires some dramatic measures, like logging and prescribed burns. Nature Based Solutions - In Iowa, communities are tackling threats and damage from climate change with tools from Mother Nature. Cities like Dubuque and Cedar Rapids are finding success on several fronts: They are coping with flood control. And they are working with farmers upriver to help protect the quality of their drinking water. Sustaining Snapper There's a huge global demand for seafood. And fierce competition for dwindling fish populations has led to overfishing and threats to some species. Red snapper were overfished for half a century, to the brink of collapse, in Gulf waters. But in Galveston, Texas, professional fishers have found ways to preserve stocks. Working with groups like the Environmental Defense Fund, a new "ultimate sea to table experience" was created in 2007. It's taken a few years, but there are now huge increases in red snapper populations. There's profit to be made in a 100% sustainable way. Raptor Cam - There are no aliens, superheroes, or famous athletes in this TV show. But viewers from Minnesota south to Iowa are mesmerized by the antics of their local feathered friends in this reality show. The Mississippi Flyway Raptor Resource Project operates more than a dozen field cameras that livestream into classrooms, birding chat rooms, and even a lively pub we visited in Fountain City, at the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. Mother Nature proving again to be the finest producer and director around!

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

A snorkeling excursion on the White River in Rochester, Vt., reveals an underwater world of deep, boulder studded pools teeming with aquatic life. With the use of implanted acoustic tags, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department works to protect Lake Champlain's endangered lake sturgeon. The Prue and Sicard families of Westmore, Vt., share an autumn hike up Haystack Mountain. We hit the trail on a geocaching adventure to find some hidden gems.

The Burnham family of Wallingford, Vt., who adopt and care for wild horses from the western states; Morgan horse experts Don Balch and Steve Davis of the UVM Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge, Vt.; and a contemporary champion Morgan, with his owners Bruce and Jacky Marston of Belmont, Vt.

For over 16 years Steve Richardson, owner of Stave Puzzles, Inc. has been crafting some of the most devious jigsaw puzzles ever created. Every puzzle is made of wood, with each piece cut by hand one at a time guaranteeing that no two puzzles will be exactly alike. Considered by some to be the "Rolls-Royce" of puzzles, Steve crafts these beautiful, expensive, and extremely difficult puzzles from a small shop in Norwich, Vermont. In our feature segment we'll meet the "diabolical" founder of Stave Puzzles and witness the creation of a product puzzle aficionados love to hate.

The Celtic harmonies of "Orealis" are combined with the contemporary texture of the keyboard synthesizer for a unique sound. This Montreal based group is now becoming more popular and well-known throughout the Northeast U.S. Songs performed include "Ca' / The Yewes," the Finnish Polkas, and "Spencer the Rover.

Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND: THE STORY OF THE IRISH is an ambitious, groundbreaking four-part documentary series that tells the story of the Irish from the very first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island. Produced by the same team behind the multi-award-winning 1916: the Irish Rebellion, the series provides a compelling narrative of Ireland and its people. Narrated by Colin Farrell and featuring an original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND is a journey through time, identity and the enduring spirit of a people whose story continues to shape the world. (Additional airings: 1/6 10:00 PM, 1/13 10:00 PM, 1/27 10:00 PM)

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

What does 'freedom' mean - and what is the role of government - when people face life and death choices As with many other complex issues, Americans are divided in their views regarding the limits of personal autonomy. In this hour long special, moderator Aaron Tang and a panel of experts with very different views, take on a hypothetical scenario that raises questions about reproductive rights, as well as our right to die at a time of our choosing. Breaking the Deadlock: A Matter of Life and Death, encourages dialogue, and the possibility of common ground.

A stunning portrayal of war in the trenches from the Oscar(R) - winning team behind 20 Days in Mariupol. With The Associated Press, combat bodycam-footage and powerful moments of reflection, following a Ukrainian platoon trying to liberate a village.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

HOPE IN THE STRUGGLE: THE JOSIE JOHNSON STORY is a documentary that reflects on the life of freedom fighter and civic leader Dr. Josie Johnson, who fought for fair housing, education, and civil rights. Hear in her own words how her lived experiences turned her to activism, what meaningful action looks like, and how the next generation is taking up the mantle. The battle for justice and equality continues, but this film reminds viewers that there is hope in the struggle.

Explore and celebrate the life of a fearless Mississippi sharecropper-turned-human-rights-activist and the injustices in America that made her work essential.

In 1890, Mississippi had 190,000 registered Black voters. By 1966, that number was reduced to 2,000 due to a complicated voter registration process. TRAINING FOR FREEDOM captures the transformational story of how idealistic college students and Black activist teachers came together at the height of the civil rights movement, in a small Midwestern town, for a two-week training session aimed at teaching Mississippi African Americans how to register to vote.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education. (Additional airings: 1/2 8:00 PM, 1/9 8:00 PM, 1/16 8:00 PM, 1/30 8:00 PM)

Kelly Corrigan breaks down the theme of the sixth season of Tell Me More and the intentionality behind this year's set of guests. Now 43 episodes into the series, this program has always aimed to bring viewers stories of hope to combat the vitriolic nature of news media in recent years. This season, Kelly has centered stories around the theme of 'making it in America,' where she speaks with people like sociologist Matthew Desmond and journalist Linda Villarosa about what it means to belong in this country.

This series presents interviews between David Rubenstein and some of the nation's most renowned scholars and public figures, including Ron Chernow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, Annette Gordon-Reed, and others. In these in-depth conversations, Rubenstein illuminates the work of these influential historians and thinkers as well as the subjects of their scholarship.

As Ethiopia's largest Chinese-run industrial park attempts an ambitious expansion, three women find themselves at the heart of a changing nation. A determined Chinese director pushes for 30,000 new jobs, while a local farmer and factory worker face the promise and painful realities of rapid industrialization. Their interwoven stories reveal the complex human dimensions of global development.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Caribbean heritage of actors Liza Colon-Zayas and Delroy Lindo - meeting women and men who crisscrossed the globe to help their families move forward, often taking enormous risks. (Additional airings: 1/25 9:30 PM)

In Pompeii, the excavation of a wealthy villa, bakery, and laundry reaches its peak. Chilling details about what people were doing in the final terrifying hours of AD 79 are revealed. As the eruption began to subside, were they over the worst?

Join Italian archaeologists as they dig one of the grandest homes in the ancient city of Pompeii, revealing gold, luxury, and long-buried secrets, marking the final chapter of the biggest excavation in a generation.

The new mayor of Villeneuve has come out supporting drafting young Frenchmen to be sent off to Germany. Directed by Jean-Marc Brondolo, 2013.

How can you adapt to the future without losing sight of yourself? ROADTRIP NATION: SKILL SHIFT follows four people hoping to answer that question as they balance their personal evolution with the rapidly shifting needs of the workforce. Along the way, they meet with inspiring professionals pursuing careers where constant curiosity and skill acquisition are part of the job description.

It's hard to imagine that large meteorites colliding with Earth with the power of 20 Hiroshima bombs can bring anything but cataclysm. Ever since a link was made between meteorite impacts and mass extinctions on Earth, we have feared rogue asteroids destroying our planet. There is no doubt, these objects can be takers of life - but is it possible that giant asteroid impacts were actually essential for the creation of life on Earth NOVA follows a series of discoveries behind a remarkable theory of how the violent destroyers of life could also have created the very special conditions - of chemistry and energy - that made life possible in the first place.

As one of America's founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson is considered by some to be the man of the millennium, analogous to the progress of the first 200 years of American history. He was a man of freedom and expansion, yet he had the restraint that is necessary to succeed with that freedom - the commitment to becoming learned and skilled. As the third president of the United States, Jefferson was responsible for doubling the size of the country with the Louisiana Purchase and for assigning Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to their historic expedition of the West - moves that were symbolic of Jefferson's yearning for personal growth. In this episode, Jefferson's battles with the Federalist movement are explored; as well as his controversial relationship with his slave, Sally Hemings; his retirement to Monticello; and the ensuing personal tragedies that surrounded him towards the end of his life.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Caribbean heritage of actors Liza Colon-Zayas and Delroy Lindo - meeting women and men who crisscrossed the globe to help their families move forward, often taking enormous risks. (Additional airings: 1/24 7:00 PM)

News coverage offers a steady stream of dramatic stories of violence, gangs and drugs in America's public housing project that obscures the unique, compelling and varied personal stories of the residents living there. The documentary film HEARD captures the inspiring stories of four people who grew up in "the projects," surviving and thriving in spite of - and often because of - the challenges they've had to overcome.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

Mitch Wertlieb hosts Vermont's top journalists as they delve into the most important news stories each week. (Additional airings: 1/5 8:00 PM, 1/12 8:00 PM, 1/19 8:00 PM)

Fran Stoddard interviews Thomas Naylor, of Charlotte, Vt., professor emeritus of economics at Duke University, co-founder of The Second Vermont Republic and author, whose work includes "Affluenza" and "The Search for Meaning.

A backcountry ski film from a group of friends and dads who set out to document a shared experience and portray the ups and downs of the sport from a weekend warrior perspective. Filmed in Vermont, New York & New Hampshire.

This program tells the history of Bolton Valley from the 1920's when it was used recreationally for backcountry skiing through the development of the resort we know today which was built in 1966. The story looks at the past 50 years of skiing and riding at the mountain, focusing on previous owners, staff and guests.

Showcasing stunning cinematography of North America's highest alpine peak, Climbing Into Fear chronicles the journey of extreme endurance sport athlete Epic Bill Bradley as he makes an unimaginable fifth attempt to summit Alaska's Mount Denali.

Meeting a Growing Fire Challenge - In Colorado, residents are learning the more they invest in protecting their water sources, the safer their communities will be in meeting increased wildfire threats. They are creating more wetland resilience, and working with local water utilities and power companies to protect this crucial resource. This is especially critical work since funding cutbacks in the U.S. Forest Service, and in state funding has many westerners alarmed that the firefighters they need may not be available during dangerous wildfire season. Ghost Gear - Dedicated volunteers on Hart Island in Maine are trying to protect seabirds from deadly abandoned fishing gear. Hundreds of thousands of metal traps are scattered all over the planet. They don't degrade naturally like former traps made of wood. We meet some of the ocean protectors cleaning up, as part of the Center for Coastal Studies. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is among those working for tougher regulations internationally to clean this up. Veteran science correspondent Miles O'Brien of the PBS Newshour introduces us to those working to get rid of these death traps. Healthy Farms ,Cleaner Water - Farms are living systems. Farmers say, do a lot of things right, and production takes care of itself. One Iowa farmer uses rotational grazing, just like bison herds did on their own hundreds of years ago. "Ecological solutions" pay off environmentally and economically. Going above and beyond that, he conducts farming that enhances wildlife. With millions of acres across the U.S., even a little fertilizer and lost topsoil makes a difference in protecting clean waters downstream. Birth of Upper Mississippi River Refuge - What do an out of work liquor salesman and hundreds of motivated suffragettes have in common? They teamed up in the 1920s to create the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. This 260 mile long sanctuary stretches through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. During prohibition, the federal government was about to drain fishing areas on the Mississippi and turn it into farmland. Instead, the newly created "Izaak Walton League" flooded lawmakers with letters saying "not so fast!" Now marking 100 years, the refuge has welcomed millions who have enjoyed these healthy waters.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

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Lawrence Pyne fishes western New York's Oak Orchard River, a destination for world-class brown trout. The Southern Vermont Museum of Natural History is spreading the word about native wildlife. Vermont Fish and Wildlife and Trout Unlimited are working to improve brook trout habitat. The program is called Chop and Drop. Gina Bullard gets a taste for skeet shooting at the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club in Morrisville, Vt.

A behind-the-scenes look at the Y2K buzz and how some local businesses prepared themselves for the year 2000; the meticulous preparations for Montreal's 1997 International Fireworks Festival and a look at the American team's entry; and a day of festivities and a parade to mark the 1999 celebration of Mardi Gras in Burlington.

Our feature segment introduces us to an accomplished group of local role-players and documents an RPG game-in-progress. We'll also travel to one of the many gaming conventions that take place throughout the country.

Of 1,108 bands entered in a nationwide competition in Nashville, the New Cross Country Band finished third. Tunes performed include "Cherokee Woman," "Mountain Music," "'Til I Met You," and "The Devil Went Down to Georgia.

Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND: THE STORY OF THE IRISH is an ambitious, groundbreaking four-part documentary series that tells the story of the Irish from the very first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island. Produced by the same team behind the multi-award-winning 1916: the Irish Rebellion, the series provides a compelling narrative of Ireland and its people. Narrated by Colin Farrell and featuring an original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND is a journey through time, identity and the enduring spirit of a people whose story continues to shape the world. (Additional airings: 1/6 10:00 PM, 1/13 10:00 PM, 1/20 10:00 PM)

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

Learn about the life and career of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize-winning author of Night. After his liberation from Buchenwald, Wiesel became a writer in France before immigrating to America. Over the course of his decades-long career, Wiesel fought the 'sin of indifference' by writing 57 books, teaching as a university professor, and championing for human rights.

When legendary film editor Vivien Hillgrove begins losing her sight, she confronts memories of loss and resilience while reinventing herself as an artist with a disability. From her groundbreaking career in cinema to her life on a small farm with her partner, Karen, Vivien's story reveals how creativity, care, and connection can reshape what it means to see and belong.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/30 7:00 PM)

In the year marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the last concentration camps, renowned historian Sir Simon Schama confronts the history of the Holocaust as not just a Nazi obsession, but as a European-wide crime. In the most personal and unflinching film of his career, Simon visits mass killing sites in Lithuania, the home of his mother's family. He travels to the Netherlands, a nation famed for its long history of tolerance and where he lived and worked as a young historian, to answer the question of why fewer Jews survived here than in any other Western occupied country. And despite a lifetime dedicated to documenting Jewish history, this film also captures the emotional toll of Simon's first ever visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Within all this terror, at every step Simon leans into remarkable acts of resistance, the compulsion of ordinary Jews to document the unprecedented atrocities that were happening to them, in the hope they could never be denied. Featuring an extraordinary interview with 98-year-old survivor Marian Turski, as well as the voices of younger generations determined to ensure the Holocaust is never forgotten, the film also asks profound questions about what the Holocaust means now.

Discover the career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and the ground-breaking impact of his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel Maus, about the story of his parents' survival of the Holocaust. His provocative work includes In the Shadow of No Towers and many covers for The New Yorker magazine. An ardent defender of free speech, Spiegelman has spoken out as book bans spread across the country.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge. (Additional airings: 1/1 7:00 PM, 1/2 7:00 PM, 1/5 7:00 PM, 1/6 7:00 PM, 1/7 7:00 PM, 1/8 7:00 PM, 1/9 7:00 PM, 1/12 7:00 PM, 1/13 7:00 PM, 1/14 7:00 PM, 1/15 7:00 PM, 1/16 7:00 PM, 1/19 7:00 PM, 1/20 7:00 PM, 1/21 7:00 PM, 1/22 7:00 PM, 1/23 7:00 PM, 1/26 7:00 PM, 1/27 7:00 PM, 1/28 7:00 PM, 1/29 7:00 PM)

This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education. (Additional airings: 1/2 8:00 PM, 1/9 8:00 PM, 1/16 8:00 PM, 1/23 8:00 PM)

Kelly Corrigan and Gitanjali Rao discuss the question of the season: what does it take to make it in America today? Gitanjali contextualizes the issue of water contamination in Flint, Michigan as she explains her invention, TETHYS, a device that detects lead in drinking water and sends data to a mobile app. Gitanjali also discusses previous ideas and failures before developing TETHYS. The conversation then shifts to Epione, a clinical tool to diagnose addiction, specifically of opioids. She explains how her device helps in screening and monitoring addiction levels, and how this can impact the rehabilitation process. Gitanjali shares her approach to scaling her solutions, including obtaining patents and considering market similarities and approvals. She also mentions her anti-cyberbullying tool, "Kindly," which leverages artificial intelligence for text analysis. Kelly and Gitanjali discuss the importance of giving individuals a chance to reconsider their words and the potential positive impact of such a tool. The young inventor also delves into the influence of mentors, particularly Jennifer Stockdale, and the role that education plays in problem-solving skills and empathy. Gitanjali emphasizes the need to reevaluate the traditional education system and incorporate creativity into the curriculum. The conversation concludes with a discussion on sustaining motivation, the importance of empathy, and the optimistic outlook of the younger generation in making a positive change in the world.

This series presents interviews between David Rubenstein and some of the nation's most renowned scholars and public figures, including Ron Chernow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, Annette Gordon-Reed, and others. In these in-depth conversations, Rubenstein illuminates the work of these influential historians and thinkers as well as the subjects of their scholarship.

While an old shepherd suffering from bone disease witnesses his profession disappearing, scientists are busier than ever researching the COVID vaccine. Explore the relationship between humans, animals, and science in post-pandemic times.

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Lizzie Caplan and comedian Hasan Minhaj - moving from shtetls in Eastern Europe to farmlands in northern India to meet ancestors whose bold decisions that forever reshaped their family trees.

Hour one commemorates the centennial of King Tut's tomb opening by exploring the mysteries of his life and burial. Egyptian Archeologist Dr. Yasmine El-Shazly meets with historians and scientists to inspect historical inconsistencies.

Hour two uncovers further mysteries behind King Tut's life and burial. Egyptian Archeologist Dr. Yasmine El-Shazly continues her journey, seeking to answer some of the historical inconsistencies surrounding this great civilization.

While on the run, Antoine and his new friend Claude end up hiding out at a barn where they meet another draft dodger.

Community First: A Home for the Homeless" is a documentary introducing a unique and innovative new model for transforming the lives of homeless people through the power of community.