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This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

A comedy songwriting special with Heywood Banks, Steve Goodie and Carla Ulbrich.

Music includes Mozart's Horn Quintet, Debussy, Fauré and Mendelssohn Octet.

Honoring families who paved the way before them, The Hoppers perform "God Walks the Dark Hills," "Gentle Shepherd" and more.

Distiller Dave Weglarz of StilL 630 hand-crafts Missouri bourbon, rum, brandy and unique botanical-forward gins.

Pop Art style pet portraits; pre-building layers on a silicone mat before adhering it to a background.

A no-impact workout designed to stretch and strengthen the gluteus muscles by rebalancing the whole body.

The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience's Sea Turtle Hospital in St. Augustine, Fla.; using acrylics to create a portrait of a sea turtle.

Learning about babies; reading "The Midnight Babies"; meeting baby elephants and anteaters; solving "The Case of the Moderation Mishap"; playing "Time to Move"; learning about what a paramedic does.

Wimee sings about animal sounds; translating cat into six languages; a silly song about cat food; a book about cats; Cocoa and Fifi.

The different types of salt and its properties in water, as a solid and in food -- including ice cream.

Exploring the letter h -- how it is written, the sound it represents and words that use the letter h; Dott models prioritizing important tasks; Dusty and Dott hop to it for better health.

Codie accidentally puts a bug in the code; Super Evu gets his cape stuck up in a tree; Codie follows a sequence of code to find a pirate's treasure.

Ginger joins the baby Pea-Rexes on their expedition to find dinner and ends up eating something too hot to handle, which alerts the Bananaraptors.

Horticulture expert Dr. Chris Cooper and other experts share their garden wisdom and answer e-mails and letters about lawn and gardens.

Chicken and sausage gumbo; smoked paprika; kitchen tools; red beans and rice.

Bluegrass family band Roan Street Ramblers; guitarist and singer Memphis Maddie.

A sturdy and functional stool designed for kitchen use, with a triangular seat and hickory legs.

Discovering Japan by bicycle, exploring a side of Japan not found in guidebooks.

Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, from seafood to produce.

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

Portugal's historic villages of Belmonte, Castelo Rodrigo and Sortelha; how three different kings contributed to one castle.

Norwegian chef Ida Gran-Jansen visits the fishing grounds on the west coast of Norway, meeting local fishermen and preparing a fish soup with the flavors of Oygarden.

Using epoxy resins to construct three floating shelves with internal lights; bark accents are combined to create a freestanding, natural live-edge accent piece.

The team builds a roll-around air cleaner with an adjustable fan and a large filter designed to clear the air in a shop.

How gardening has connected people and communities around common goals of producing food, creating beautiful spaces and working together.

Using a bandsaw, jig saw, cordless drill and carving chisels to make garden chairs with playfully carved accents.

A historical site in the Black Hills of South Dakota; community-led resources on Pine Ridge Reservation.

St. Louis Arch; Ted Drewes Frozen Custard; author Michael Wallis offers insights on Route 66; Osage Trail Legacy monument; Uranus Fudge Factory; Gearhead Curios; Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios.

No-till farming methods at sustainable farms in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.

A journey to the county of Sogn in Western Norway; the historic village of Balestrand, renowned for its natural beauty, local produce and historic charm.

Music videos include "Emily," "Lovers of the World," "Noody Trust Nobody" and "The Albatross Song.".

Singer and radio host Elizabeth Cook.

For the first time in decades iconic Minnesota rockers Soul Asylum return to the 7th Street Entry; Loki's Folly.

Shining a light on women's health equity and maternal health through music and cultural celebration; host Qi Dada.

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.

St. Louis Arch; Ted Drewes Frozen Custard; author Michael Wallis offers insights on Route 66; Osage Trail Legacy monument; Uranus Fudge Factory; Gearhead Curios; Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios.

No-till farming methods at sustainable farms in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.

A journey to the county of Sogn in Western Norway; the historic village of Balestrand, renowned for its natural beauty, local produce and historic charm.

Music videos include "Emily," "Lovers of the World," "Noody Trust Nobody" and "The Albatross Song.".

Singer and radio host Elizabeth Cook.

For the first time in decades iconic Minnesota rockers Soul Asylum return to the 7th Street Entry; Loki's Folly.

Building a garden cart, perfect for carrying tools or bags of seed from the shed to the yard.

Bees, monarch butterflies and hummingbirds at North Carolina Arboretum; beekeepers Ashley and Lloyd Hardrick; Jeanne Megal; Susan Campbell.

How gospel music influenced Whitney Houston's personal life and helped shape her career; host CeCe Winans.

Aligning and strengthening the hips and feet to improve balance; strengthening the core and hips to improve balance and posture.

Carnitas; salsa verde with avocado; Morella-style gazpacho salad; grilled pineapple margarita.

Learning about the five senses; testing the sense of smell; circus tricks; watching a mongoose dig; reading "The Yellow Handkerchief"; solving "The Case of the Not So Sly.".

Wimee sings a song about what dragons have fun doing; a story about a dragon and screwdriver-shaped ice cream; making a paper bag dragon puppet; what dragons love to eat.

Locating a leaf-eating tree-climbing creature that everyone loves; the scientists and community members who are working hard to help this species thrive.

Marshmallow mammals; super s'more fun.

A countdown of the cast's favorite musical performances, including original songs and music videos such as "This Is Me" and "Beautiful Day.".

Behavioral investigator and author Vanessa Van Edwards discusses developing confidence, creating trust and reliability and research on social cues needed to improve the quality of relationships.

An Ethiopian and Eritrean chef changes her community one dish at a time; Essie Spice; Emma's Torch trains refugees and migrants to work in restaurants in New York and around the world.

Super performers in the kitchen, garden and home.

Martin Short's 50-year career in television, film and on Broadway has included memorable characters like Ed Grimley and Jiminy Glick.

Magdalena's Catering and Events in Fort Worth, Texas, is a catering company with a food truck, permanent supper club and a Spanish tapas restaurant.

Building a pair of essential accessories -- a versatile crosscut sled and a feature-packed tenoning jig.

Exploring how collaboration drives meaningful change.

Three classic stories presented in the style of a 1940's radio play -- "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe; "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving; and "The Cats of Ulthar" by H. P. Lovecraft.

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.

A trail ride on Icelandic horses in Tunbridge, Vt.; exploring the gardens at Primo restaurant in Rockland, Maine; Sunfox Farm in Concord, N.H.

The first permanent English settlement in North America; stuffed roasted chicken with wild rice and cornbread.

The Omowale Project leader Emani Davis talks about healing formerly incarcerated people.

Spiritual leaders and worshipers from various denominations reflect on their unique heritage as they focus on saving souls, strengthening families and rebuilding communities.

Exploring how Gullah traditions and practices impact contemporary arts and culture in the low country; sweetgrass basket weaving; preparing a one pot dish in the Gullah tradition; musician Quentin Baxter.

From a military raid in Venezuela to sweeping tariffs that toss aside trade rules, Trump is reshaping America's role in the world. What happens when the U.S. moves from defender of the global order to its challenger?

Producer Lauren Shuler Donner discusses launching the X-Men franchise, standing up for her story convictions and producing "Free Willy.".

The tranquil isle of Iona; Staffa's puffin colony; Isle of Skye's Iron Age forts, thatched crofter huts and Trotternish Peninsula; sailing to Orkney; Scapa Flow.

Destin, Enoch and Tobias learn how Black male leaders across various fields navigated their own higher education paths.

Archival footage and interviews with family members, historians and civil rights veterans trace the arc of Medgar Evers' life and work.

A look at the nationwide legacy of slavery through the lens of New Jersey -- the last northern state to abolish it.

Exploring artificial intelligence's impact on government, defense and manufacturing; how AI-driven decisions could impact national security, transform industries and challenge ethical boundaries.

Riders in the Sky introduce songs from their new album, "Throw a Saddle on a Star"; pianist Jack Fishback.

Author Abrahm Lustgarten discusses how environmental conditions are impacting U.S. states and cities.

Exploring several general stores in Florida; the history of general stores and the families that operated them; why general stores were known as a "one-stop shop.".

From a military raid in Venezuela to sweeping tariffs that toss aside trade rules, Trump is reshaping America's role in the world. What happens when the U.S. moves from defender of the global order to its challenger?

Producer Lauren Shuler Donner discusses launching the X-Men franchise, standing up for her story convictions and producing "Free Willy.".

The tranquil isle of Iona; Staffa's puffin colony; Isle of Skye's Iron Age forts, thatched crofter huts and Trotternish Peninsula; sailing to Orkney; Scapa Flow.

Destin, Enoch and Tobias learn how Black male leaders across various fields navigated their own higher education paths.

Archival footage and interviews with family members, historians and civil rights veterans trace the arc of Medgar Evers' life and work.

A look at the nationwide legacy of slavery through the lens of New Jersey -- the last northern state to abolish it.

Exploring artificial intelligence's impact on government, defense and manufacturing; how AI-driven decisions could impact national security, transform industries and challenge ethical boundaries.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

From a military raid in Venezuela to sweeping tariffs that toss aside trade rules, Trump is reshaping America's role in the world. What happens when the U.S. moves from defender of the global order to its challenger?

A charming little rowboat awaits its next journey.

A gentle exercise which stretches the spine, strengthens the neck and abdominal muscles, loosens the hips and relieves gas.

Stretching to strengthen abs, tone the waist and increase flexibility in the legs, hips and spine.

Speedy sounds with air drums; funnel fun; blaring bottles; auditory loop.

Exploring the closed syllable short u; Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: cunning; scavenger hunt; tracking down Jampa's missing peanuts.

Animal dance party; making a hungry bunny; otters, llamas and red pandas.

An accessible yoga practice using a chair for support, including poses to tone legs and core along with upper body stretches designed to increase mobility in the spine, shoulders and chest.

Gentle stretching for all major muscles using a chair for support.

Looking at the reintroduction of elk to the state of Wisconsin and how the native Ojibwe tribes were involved in the effort.

Zucchini summer quiche; jicama and spinach salad; cranberry-pecan quick biscuits; chilled avocado soup.

Chefs, entrepreneurs and cultural ambassadors from the Canal Street Market and Bubble T dance party offer views on the future of Asians in the mainstream.

Inlay turned boxes; chisel sharpening tips.

Moroccan chicken with preserved lemons; chef Eduardo Garcia make his homemade crepes with a twist.

Cooking at Rattle and Snap, one of Tennessee's oldest antebellum estates; recipes include cream of peanuts, stuffed pork roulade and braised green beans.

Heel tapping, patting, clapping and changing rhythm patterns help improve neuromuscular coordination.

Shoulders; chest; upper back; posture; abdominal strengthening.

Decompressing the vertebrae and stretching the spine.

Prof. Richard Sylla on the financial revolution created by Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

Tim and Nicki answer questions on various topics including canning chicken, homemade dips, comfort soup and cabbage recipes.

Horticulture expert Dr. Chris Cooper and other experts share their garden wisdom and answer e-mails and letters about lawn and gardens.

A harvest based on two trees -- oak and madrone; bark, berries, nuts, flour and infused bourbon leave chef Paul Rogalski and guest chef Joy Cyr with a tough culinary challenge.

Exploring the ar vowel + r badge; Fancy Schmancy Word of the Day: harm; Heart Word: are; Reggie's art project turns out to be harder than expected.

Spaghetti squash capellini with sweet pepper marinara sauce; zucchini fettuccine alfredo; peanuty carrot noodles.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

Journalist Jonathan Alter reflects on interviewing nine presidents and turning points in American history.

A stately oak stands on the edge of a forest, its huge branches providing shelter for all creatures.

Examines black hair and structural oppression.

Master naturalist and author Beverly Bowers Jennings discusses her unique approach to her book "Shrimp Tales: Small Bites of History.".

A look at the nationwide legacy of slavery through the lens of New Jersey -- the last northern state to abolish it.

Seashells inspire humans since the dawn of time and the animals which make them, and their unique place in the web of life.

A family grows oranges for the long haul in California's Central Valley; cantaloupes; lemon cous cous chicken; Farm to School brings K-12 students more local foods.

Tracing the history and future of communication; the development of writing, early cave paintings, ideagram and the history of communications in China; early telephones, the first mobile phone and the first days of Google, Microsoft and Apple.

Ken Whiting tackles one of Eastern Canada's most popular whitewater rivers, the Rouge River, and then swaps his whitewater kayak for a sea kayak to explore the beautiful flowing rivers of Québec's Lanaudiére and Mauricie regions.

Exploring artifacts at the Alabado Museum; the Virgin of El Panecillo in Quito, Ecuador; a boat expedition in the Galapagos includes swimming with penguins, sharks, turtles and sea lions; hiking among iguanas and tortoises.

Governments and utilities battle cartels, corruption and budget shortfalls to supply electricity to new urban citizens; urban grid expansion in Kibera, Africa's largest slum.

Wisdom and wit from leaders; host Llewellyn King.

Elements collide in a saga of tastes, sights and sounds in the Faroe Islands, a North Atlantic archipelago.

A stately oak stands on the edge of a forest, its huge branches providing shelter for all creatures.

Examines black hair and structural oppression.