Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn Grant is a different kind of nature show about the human drama of saving animals. From a paleoanthropologist who hunts fossils in conflict zones to someone who helped save an endangered species while in prison, in season four we will hear from real-life heroes and nature advocates with widely different expertise and life experiences that led them to be champions for the natural world. Wildlife biologist and host Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant has been studying wild animals i ...
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The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across media, politics, technology, the arts and all realms of civic life.
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Goes behind-the-scenes of your favorite public television programs featuring conversations with the people who make them.
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On States of Democracy, a new interview series from PBS/WNET, we speak with public media reporters all over the country who are on the front lines of election and statehouse coverage in their local communities. This project is part of Preserving Democracy, a WNET-funded multiplatform initiative.
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The Political Periscope offers weekly interviews about politics, geopolitics, economy and more, from the perspective of the eastern flank of NATO, in the context of the war in Ukraine. The weekly podcast is created by Radio Wnet, stationed in Warsaw, Poland. The interviews are conducted by journalists of the Radio Wnet in Warsaw, Kiyv, Lviv, Beirut, Dublin, Vilnius, London, Taipei, Medellin, the Balkans and more. Our guests are mainly european politicians and experts in security and military ...
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In 2003, WNET journalist Jenna Flanagan reported on the murder of 15-year-old Newark native Sakia Gunn. Now, 20 years on, Flanagan revisits the story to examine what progress might have been made in protecting Newark’s queer youth -- and how exactly justice was served in one of New Jersey’s first prosecuted LGBTQ+ hate crime homicides. Flanagan sits down to talk with those whose lives intersected with Sakia’s — from her classmates and friends to the wide community of academics, artists, jour ...
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Travel back in time with one brave family and a group of intrepid would-be cowboys as they find out what it took to make it on the western frontier in 1867. How well will these modern-day individuals do as they experience real life on the range? Tune in to PBS's Texas Ranch House May 1-4, from 8-10 pm EST and go to pbs.org/ranchhouse to find out!
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MetroFocus is a multi-platform news magazine focusing on the New York region. The MetroFocus television program features news, smart conversations, in-depth reporting, content from many partners and solutions-oriented reports from the community. Major areas of coverage include sustainability, education, science and technology, the environment, transportation, poverty and underserved communities. MetroFocus.org amplifies that reporting with daily updates and original stories that also cover c ...
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Before CNN and Fox News, before shock jocks and powerful pundits, there was Father Charles Coughlin, an ambitious priest who invented political talk radio as we know it, brought down one president and crowned another, and was at one point considered the most powerful man in America. He was also a rabid antisemite who wrote fan mail to Mussolini and cheered on Hitler, and who used his enormous platform to spread hate. In this 8-part podcast, Detroit journalist Andrew Lapin weaves together arc ...
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A Tale of Two Teachers is a WLIW-FM special program and a part of Chasing the Dream: Poverty, Justice and Opportunity in America, a public media initiative from PBS flagship station, WNET in New York. Bob McKinnon, host of the podcast Attribution, talks with two married Long Island teachers. They share their extraordinary experiences teaching in different Long Island schools over the course of this challenging year.
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Peril and Promise: The Challenge of Climate Change is a special WLIW-FM half-hour program focusing on the unique challenges and choices confronting eastern Long Island. A reporting initiative from the WNET Group, the program is hosted by veteran journalist and Planet Forward creator, Frank Sesno. Together with a panel of experts and local officials, he explores the effects climate change is already having on eastern Long Island, what communities are doing about it now, the challenges ahead, ...
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Exploring Hate on Eastern Long Island is a special WLIW-FM 30 minute program and part of “Exploring Hate,” a reporting initiative from The WNET Group on antisemitism, racism and extremism. Host Julian Phillips moderates a panel of experts who have devoted their careers to addressing the issues of hate on Long Island and their on-going efforts to eradicate this multi-faceted dilemma. This special broadcast will examine some of the deep-seated roots of hate which exist on Eastern Long Island—b ...
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1st District Matters is a six-part series from The Express News Group and WLIW-FM bringing you in-depth discussion with incumbent 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota and Democratic congressional candidate John Avlon vying for the Congressional seat covering the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County. Hear the two candidates speak in their own words on immigration, the economy, criminal justice, the environment, women’s rights, and healthcare. Joining Express News Group Executive Ed ...
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Subscribe and listen as changemaking CMOs unpack the myths and mystery surrounding brand marketing in our unmissable video podcast series with Comscore CMO and EVP of Digital, Tania Yuki. Hear from some of the world’s best and brightest creative marketers about how they are creating a positive impact in the world and for their customers.Join us for a new episode each Tuesday and send us your tips for a leading CMO you would love to hear from via [email protected]
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From Foraging to Fame: How Alexis Nikole Nelson Became @blackforager
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45:44For more NATURE, sign up for our newsletter: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/newsletter/ Alexis Nikole Nelson, better known to her millions of fans as @blackforager, was raised by a mother who is an avid gardener and a father who loves to cook. Foraging allowed Alexis to fuse her love for wild plants and food from a very young age. But before Alexi…
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Chicago Project on Security & Threats founder Robert Pape discusses January 6th's legacy.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Welcome back to Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn Grant, a different kind of nature show about the human drama of saving animals. This season, we're talking to all sorts of nature advocates. From a paleoanthropologist who hunts fossils in conflict zones to someone who helped save an endangered species while in prison. We will hear from real-life heroes …
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TYT Network CEO Cenk Uygur discusses the second Trump administration, Democratic Party, and future of populism.By The Open Mind on PBS
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FWD.us executive director Zoë Towns discusses the path to bipartisan justice reform.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Demolishing the Monopoly to Inflation Complex
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27:49Economic Security Project president Natalie Foster discusses antitrust policies.By The Open Mind on PBS
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The Great Climate Migrations and Fortifications
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28:12Author Abrahm Lustgarten discusses how future environmental conditions will impact U.S. states and cities.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Counterproliferation leader Emma Belcher discusses reversing the likelihood of nuclear war.By The Open Mind on PBS
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"Liberty Paradox" author David Kinley discusses the pursuit and meaning of liberty.By The Open Mind on PBS
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"Liberty Paradox" author David Kinley discusses the pursuit and meaning of liberty.By The Open Mind on PBS
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The Omowale Project leader Emani Davis discusses healing system-impacted people.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Illinois Prison Project Jennifer Soble discusses opportunities for back-end justice reform.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Legal scholar Mark Osler discusses the justice solution of clemency.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Civil rights attorney Scott Hechinger discusses the state of public defenders in America.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Louisiana Parole Project founder Andrew Hundley discusses his personal journey in the justice system.By The Open Mind on PBS
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State Law Research Initiative director Kyle Barry discusses state constitutions.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Ending Mass Incarceration on the Back End
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28:29Sentencing Project research director Nazgol Ghandnoosh discusses mass incarceration data.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Scientist Lauren Oakes discusses environmental conservation.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson discusses his prescriptions for reform.By The Open Mind on PBS
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“The West Wing” actress Melissa Fitzgerald discusses President Bartlet-inspired activism.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Gastropod host Nicola Twilley discusses her new book “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves.”By The Open Mind on PBS
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Wikimedia leader Rebecca MacKinnon discusses the future of the encyclopedia platform.By The Open Mind on PBS
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The complete, unedited conversation with Democratic nominee John Avlon, recorded in Southampton on August 23rd, 2024.By WLIW-FM and The Express News Group
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The complete, unedited conversation with Congressman Nick LaLota, recorded in Southampton on September 13th, 2024.By WLIW-FM and The Express News Group
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Win Without War director Sara Haghdoosti discusses strategies for counterproliferation.By The Open Mind on PBS
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The Environment: How can congress help Long Island navigate a changing climate?
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32:00As we face ever more severe weather, Long Island is a frontline region in navigating climate change. Flood insurance, agriculture, and more are all at stake. What can Congress do to help Suffolk County move forward sustainably in this new world? Hear 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota and Democratic congressional candidate John Avlon s…
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Carnegie Endowment fellow Tong Zhao discusses central and rogue nuclear powers of Asia.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Healthcare: Is Long Island’s healthcare system broken?
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30:31Is the healthcare system on Long Island broken? What can the federal government do to make sure that Suffolk County residents have healthcare infrastructure that will keep them safe and healthy? What does having a "public option" really mean? Hear 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota and Democratic congressional candidate John Avlon shar…
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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists CEO Rachel Bronson discusses a potential nuclear event.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Women's Rights: Where do Nick LaLota and John Avlon stand on reproductive rights?
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30:11Women's rights are under scrutiny in a way they have not been in a generation. What is the federal government's role in protecting women's rights? Where do most Americans actually stand on the right to abortion? Hear 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota and Democratic congressional candidate John Avlon share their views on the issue in t…
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Introducing Dreyfus: A Very Modern Affair
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14:47Dreyfus: A Very Modern Affair is an October 7th story, but one that begins not in 2023, but in October of 1894 with the arrest of French military officer Alfred Dreyfus, who also happened to be a Jew. The implications of his framing, arrest, incarceration and the fallout of his eventual exoneration reverberate today. Over this five-episode series, …
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Counterproliferation and De-escalation in the Middle East
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28:21Arms Control Association nonproliferation policy director Kelsey Davenport discusses Iran.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Criminal Justice Issues: Keeping Law & Order on Long Island
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32:58Is the 1st district safer now than it was a year ago? How can the federal government address such a localized issue as criminal justice? How does the 2nd amendment come into play in conversations around public safety? Hear 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota and Democratic congressional candidate John Avlon share their views on the issu…
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In his hometown of Savannah, Georgia, Senator Raphael Warnock and Alexander break bread over chicken and waffles (and crab cake benedict); then visit his childhood home.By The Open Mind on PBS
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In Hays, Kansas, Senator Jerry Moran and Alexander break bread over chili and milkshakes; then visit the local library.By The Open Mind on PBS
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The Economy: Long Island's economic future is on the ballot
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36:02The state of the economy is one of the most pressing issues across the country, but in the 1st congressional district it's especially urgent to address ever-rising costs of living, record-breaking housing costs, and a dwindling middle class. Democratic congressional candidate John Avlon and 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota hold disti…
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At her favorite local restaurant, Senator Mazie Hirono and Alexander break bread over Japanese fare; then visit the Honolulu high school from which she graduated.By The Open Mind on PBS
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At the first-ever food hall in Pueblo, Colorado, Governor Jared Polis and Alexander break bread over a smorgasbord of hot chicken, roast beef, and ramen.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Immigration: How does immigration impact Long Island's vote?
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40:13Much of the economy of the 1st Congressional District on Long Island depends on immigrant laborers, making immigration a key issue in the race for the congressional seat between 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota and Democratic candidate John Avlon. Hear them share their views on the issue in their own words, recorded in two separate p…
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Listen to 1st District Matters to stay informed about the issues that matter most
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1:281st District Matters is a six-part series from The Express News Group and WLIW-FM bringing you in-depth discussion with incumbent 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota and Democratic congressional candidate John Avlon vying for the Congressional seat covering the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County. Hear the two candidates speak in their…
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The Pursuit of Tranquility: How Many Times Do You Need To Blow Up The World?
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28:27American fighter pilot Amy McGrath discusses U.S. security policies.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Project on Managing the Atom researcher Mariana Budjeryn discusses the Russia-Ukraine war.By The Open Mind on PBS
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At Pillen Family Farms, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Alexander break bread over pork sandwiches; then practice skeet shooting.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Oppenheimer Project founder Charles Oppenheimer discusses his grandfather's legacy and nuclear counterproliferation.By The Open Mind on PBS
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At Marieke Gouda farm in rural Wisconsin, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Alexander break bread over fondue and curds; then tour the plant.By The Open Mind on PBS
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At Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, Governor Wes Moore and Alexander break bread over stadium concessions at a baseball game.By The Open Mind on PBS
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Neuroscientist Kelly Clancy discusses her new book "Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World."By The Open Mind on PBS
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Planet Word founder Ann Friedman and executive director Nikki Sertsu discuss their Washington DC museum.By The Open Mind on PBS
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University of Oregon sociologist Krystale Littlejohn discusses the post-Roe climate in the United States.By The Open Mind on PBS
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University of Denver chancellor Jeremy Haefner and Rutgers University president Jonathan Holloway discuss speech and protest.By The Open Mind on PBS
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