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.
The major Hindu festival Janmashtami celebrates the birth of the popular deity Krishna with dancing, chanting, festive food — and a real baby. Watch. (Originally aired: 9/8/2006).
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).
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).
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).
Clinton Supporters, Delegates Discuss Convention
Paul Solman Examines Obama’s Economic Strategy
Convention Sees Drive to Include Women Voters
The election season moves into high gear this week with the Democratic National Convention in Denver, followed by the Republican gathering in St. Paul. Both political parties have a lot at stake as they try to mobilize religious voters. Watch here. (Originally aired: 8/22/2008).
Rabbi David Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, will deliver the first-ever invocation from a rabbi before Sen. Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, August 28, at Denver’s INVESCO Field.
Over a hundred million children worldwide have never spent a day in school. In this episode, WIDE ANGLE provides a glimpse into the lives of children in diverse circumstances and countries, all taking a hopeful first step into starting school. Watch the episode now. (Originally aired 9/4/2003).
Wide Angle reports from the frontlines of the staggering refugee crisis that is unfolding in the Middle East as Iraqis flee their war-torn country at the rate of up to 50,000 people per month. Watch entire episode online.
