Episodios

  • Newly released tapes reveal intimate reflections by Woody Guthrie

    Newly released tapes reveal intimate reflections by Woody Guthrie
    Aug 18 2025
    Nearly 60 years after his death, there is a renewed interest in the life and music of American folk icon and social activist Woody Guthrie. Last week, an album of songs and recordings of him talking was released, and Guthrie’s songs are showing up on the set lists of some of music’s biggest stars. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    8 m
  • Ms. Rachel on advocating for Gaza’s children: ‘I wish leaders would hear their voices’

    Ms. Rachel on advocating for Gaza’s children: ‘I wish leaders would hear their voices’
    Aug 13 2025
    She’s the preschool teacher to millions, though most of her students have never set foot in her classroom. Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, is the creator of the wildly popular YouTube series "Songs for Littles," a lifeline for parents and a source of joy for toddlers. She sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss how she's using her platform to call attention to the plight of children in Gaza. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    9 m
  • Maine arts residency gives Black and Brown artists a platform to develop their craft

    Maine arts residency gives Black and Brown artists a platform to develop their craft
    Aug 12 2025
    Indigo Arts Alliance is an organization focused on supporting contemporary Black and Brown artists and opening doors to artists of color worldwide. It's doing all of this from its home in an unlikely place: Maine. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    8 m
  • New book ‘Joy Goddess’ reveals how A’Lelia Walker helped shape the Harlem Renaissance

    New book ‘Joy Goddess’ reveals how A’Lelia Walker helped shape the Harlem Renaissance
    Aug 7 2025
    In "Joy Goddess," journalist and historian A’Lelia Bundles brings to life a fascinating and misunderstood figure of the early 20th century. A’Lelia Walker was more than a glamorous socialite. She was a cultural catalyst whose salons and soirées became the vibrant center of the Harlem Renaissance. Geoff Bennett spoke with Bundles, who is Walker’s great-great-granddaughter, about her new book. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    9 m
  • Composer reimagines his Harvey Milk opera while rebuilding life after traumatic injury

    Composer reimagines his Harvey Milk opera while rebuilding life after traumatic injury
    Aug 6 2025
    Harvey Milk’s name returned to headlines after the defense secretary ordered the name of the slain gay rights advocate, who served in the Navy, removed from a naval ship. But Milk’s legacy lives on in other ways, including in an opera that carries a powerful story of its own. Jeffrey Brown reports for our look at the intersection of art and health, part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    8 m
  • ‘The Devil Reached Toward the Sky’ documents motivation and development of the atomic bomb

    ‘The Devil Reached Toward the Sky’ documents motivation and development of the atomic bomb
    Aug 5 2025
    The U.S. altered the course of history 80 years ago when it dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. It was an audacious move that ultimately led to the end of World War II. The motivation and secrecy surrounding its development and the devastating consequences of its use are the focus of a new oral history from Garrett Graff. He sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss “The Devil Reached Toward the Sky.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    9 m
  • Renowned Pakistani filmmaker on fighting gender inequality

    Renowned Pakistani filmmaker on fighting gender inequality
    Aug 1 2025
    For decades, legendary photographer Platon has been taking portraits of some of the world’s most prominent people. He recently started filming his photo shoots in which he gets his subject talking in a disarming way. We share Platon’s dialogue with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a Pakistani filmmaker and political activist who highlights gender inequality, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    4 m
  • ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ actor and composer on the musical that’s captivating Broadway

    ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ actor and composer on the musical that’s captivating Broadway
    Jul 29 2025
    The title of the musical “Maybe Happy Ending” might leave you guessing about the storyline, but there’s no doubt the show itself is getting its due. It recently won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 m