Selected press items from the period Friday, August 15 through Thursday, August 21.
The Toronto Globe and...
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August 27th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
R & E traveled recently to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand to visit the New Life Center, a faith-based group working to help young women escape or avoid victimization. Watch. (Originally aired 8/22/2008).
August 27th, 2008 at 10:54 am
August 27th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Can the quality of healthcare in developing nations be transformed by the same principle that makes fast food such a success here? NOW travels to Kenya to continue ongoing coverage of an enterprising idea: franchising not burger and donut shops, but health services and drugs in rural Africa. Watch here. (Originally aired: 8/22/2008).
August 27th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Now that Obama has named Senator Joe Biden his VP pick, learn more about the senator from his primary bid. Watch Biden discuss Iowa and the U.S. economy on NewsHour. (Originally aired: 11/27/2007).
'Cantos Latinos'
August 27th, 2008 at 9:48 am
This September, in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Thirteen/WNET CANTOS LATINOS airs Tuesday, September 2 through Sunday, September 28. The annual on-air festival offers an in-depth look at Latino contributions to our culture and shared national identity.
August 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Clinton Supporters, Delegates Discuss Convention
Paul Solman Examines Obama’s Economic Strategy
Convention Sees Drive to Include Women Voters
August 27th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Sesame Street’s 39th Season started August 11th! On Thirteen, Sesame Street airs weekdays at 7am, and this season focuses on *MATH*. Celebrity guests this year include (announced so far!):
August 27th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Susan Haskins & Michael Riedel interview Bartlett Sher, director of the Tony Award-winning revival. Plus: encore of 1999 celebration of “South Pacific’s 50th Anniversary”, with Don Fellows and Ted Chapin; Features clips from both the 1949 and 2008 productions. Watch now.
August 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
A roundup of video from PBS and Thirteen programs that aired last week that you can also watch in toto online. See the list for all full episodes and full segments.
August 25th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Here’s a schedule of upcoming election-related programming on PBS, August to October. PBS is the source for full coverage of both conventions and *all* of the Presidential and VP debates. Some coverage will be watchable online.
Weekly Press Digest, August 15-21
Meltdown: The Inside Story of the North Korean Nuclear Crisis
When George Bush took office in 2001, North Korea’s nuclear program was frozen. Kim Jong-Il had signaled to the...
Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts was the subject of the PBS documentary “Mi Mambo” which was aired on CANTOS...
