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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

Songwriters Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh and Melissa Carper come together to create a unique sound with harmonies and melodies played on guitar, mandolin and bass.

The Classical Tahoe Orchestra performs music by Maurice Ravel, Johannes Brahms, Guido López-Gavilán and César Franck.

Heartfelt performances from country music artists including Ricky Skaggs, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Gatlin Brothers, The Isaacs, Jimmy Fortune, Gene Watson and more.

How the border region of South Texas impacts the natural heritage.

"Sloppy-woppy" free-motion quilting; using machine quilting techniques with variegated thread to create texture and movement.

A workout designed to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis.

Using acrylics to paint a seascape featuring sand dunes with sea oats; walking on the beach with a rescue dog; an environmental education center teaches the importance of the dunes and natural aspects of beach life.

Neighborhoods; making a 3D paper playground; building structures with toothpicks and marshmallows; reading "The Get-Together"; words with silent e at the end.

Favorites pastas; playing "I Can Find Inside My Mind.".

Batteries change chemical energy into electrical energy; designing a better battery; scientist Tonya Matthews; nuclear physicist Artemis Spyrou.

Exploring the concept of i_e and words that use the i_e pattern; Alphabott keeps Dusty company during time out.

Evu tries to teach Codie street hockey; Codie wants to run an obstacle course; Mia and Codie invent a new game.

A living vine wraps itself around the feet of Ginger and Kid Broce, binding them together; after some trial and error, the pair get used to moving as one, so much so that they don't want to become untangled!

A behind-the-scenes look at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., highlighting the dedicated professionals who care for more than 900 animals while advancing conservation, education, and animal wellness initiatives.

A behind-the-scenes look at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., highlighting the dedicated professionals who care for more than 900 animals while advancing conservation, education, and animal wellness initiatives.

The Huckle Berries from Fort Payne, Ala.; 15-year-old guitarist Caleb Hardin from Bowling Green, Ky.

Cantilevered tables with live edge walnut slab tops.

Pedalling along the less-travelled routes to experience Japan's unexplored beauty, from shorelines and mountains to architectural wonders and more.

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.

Katie Lila creates a display for the Bloomsday Race, plus surprises a special participant.

Colorful wooden houses surround Bergen's historic wharf; salted and cured cod; the old Norwegian town of Stavanger; brewing fish stew with mussels in Denmark.

Turning an antique glass door into a display cabinet.

Learning about joinery hand planes, files and rasps; simple techniques for making mortises.

Gardens at the largest private home in the U.S.

Scrolling a reverse image tiger and eagle; routed lettering.

Exploring the universe and beyond with interactive exhibits at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center; the outdoor Rocket Garden.

The American College of the Building Arts; the old tradition of rice harvesting; a traditional gourmet dinner at Revival; a tour of the haunted Old City Jail in Charleston, S.C.; the Gullah tradition of sweetgrass basket weaving.

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

A train ride to Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord, for zip lining, bike riding and treats in the village of Flam; a trip to a Viking village; glacier hike; a lunch cooked over an open fire.

The Southmoore High School Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band from Oklahoma performs at St. John's church in Smith Square, Westminster; Hinsdale High School Concert Band from Illinois plays at St. John's church in Waterloo, London.

Williamson Branch family band performs classic and original bluegrass music.

KT Tunstall revisits her hits and offers a sneak peek into her second album "Drastic Fantastic.".

A blend of original bluegrass, klezmer, old-time and folk from Zoe & Cloyd; singer-songwriter-picker John R. Miller; a visit to the Tennessee Nature Conservancy in Shady Valley to learn about a wild cranberry bog.

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

The American College of the Building Arts; the old tradition of rice harvesting; a traditional gourmet dinner at Revival; a tour of the haunted Old City Jail in Charleston, S.C.; the Gullah tradition of sweetgrass basket weaving.

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

A train ride to Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord, for zip lining, bike riding and treats in the village of Flam; a trip to a Viking village; glacier hike; a lunch cooked over an open fire.

The Southmoore High School Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band from Oklahoma performs at St. John's church in Smith Square, Westminster; Hinsdale High School Concert Band from Illinois plays at St. John's church in Waterloo, London.

Williamson Branch family band performs classic and original bluegrass music.

KT Tunstall revisits her hits and offers a sneak peek into her second album "Drastic Fantastic.".

Advocates protect trout against pressures and climate change; Sponge Park in Atlanta protects residents from flood damage; author Tama Matsuoka Wong embraces a more sustainable approach to tending the land.

The Booth Brothers perform with the Jim Brady Trio; songs include "I'm Feeling Fine," "Jesus Saves," "Welcome to the Family," "In the Sweet By and By," "Down by the River," "Because He Lives" and "He Saw It All.".

A series of large, complex movements to challenge balance, strengthen the full body, and stimulate the brain.

Bar snacks in Mérida, the capital of Yucatán; family classics include mondongo stew and foreign influences like kibbeh.

Making bread and self-portraits; learning Spanish words; dancing in straight zigzag and curved pathways.

A book about Michigan; a dream about spaghetti pickle pie; pickling; translating pickle into six languages; a song about the imaginary grocery store.

An amazing creature, and the organization that brought it back from near extinction.

How rockets lift off the ground; designing a water bottle rocket; astrophysicist Shannon Schmoll, Abrams Planetarium; Mary Palkovich.

Albie visits a visual artist who uses light and dark to tell stories and is inspired to create her own light show; Albie visits with best friends who have mastered sharing.

French biochemist Jessie Inchauspé translates cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health.

Outrigger paddling and hula pie on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

The chefs, local producers and entrepreneurs who lead the way in sourcing fresh, local ingredients in the city of New York.

High school agriculture teacher Jessica Chipman, winner of the FFA Golden Owl Award.

Ampersand, a coffee house/lounge, offers a fresh and youthful approach to hospitality in the Fort Worth, Texas, area.

Building two wall shelves -- one that incorporates Japanese lattice work and another that has a country-style motif.

Influences of Our Time showcases the impactful moments, individuals and significant events that shape the world.

A prodigal son returns to his father's estate, only to discover he suffers from a family curse perpetrated by an evil reverend in this late-70s low-budget monster mash "Wolfman," directed by and starring hillbilly impresario Earl Owensby.

Favorite local dishes and locations on the island of St. Lucia.

Robert Kaplan, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president emeritus, discusses the historical and contemporary U.S. economy.

A behind-the-scenes look at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., highlighting the dedicated professionals who care for more than 900 animals while advancing conservation, education, and animal wellness initiatives.

A behind-the-scenes look at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., highlighting the dedicated professionals who care for more than 900 animals while advancing conservation, education, and animal wellness initiatives.

The renowned political scientist discusses global news and interviews world leaders.

Writer, producer and director Rian Johnson discusses the "Knives Out" franchise and the art of molding a great mystery.

The Ring Road -- the 800-mile loop around Iceland on Highway 1; the geothermal hot zone of Lake Mývatn; the rugged Eastfjords; glacier lagoons of the Southeast; waterfalls and beaches of the South Coast; puffins at the Westman Islands.

The hidden history of enslaved people in Connecticut, featuring historians, experts and descendants of the enslaved.

Natasha Bowman discusses workplace mental health, her attempted suicide during COVID-19 and her bipolar diagnosis.

The cost to build offshore wind farms, the role of subsidies and the potential for CO2 emissions reductions.

Documenting the 115-year legacy of Alpha Kappa Alpha, one of the nation's oldest Black women's organizations.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper talks about the future of the crypto industry and currencies.

Florida Trail Towns is a state program that helps communities boost tourism and promote recreation by highlighting regional trail systems.

The renowned political scientist discusses global news and interviews world leaders.

Writer, producer and director Rian Johnson discusses the "Knives Out" franchise and the art of molding a great mystery.

The Ring Road -- the 800-mile loop around Iceland on Highway 1; the geothermal hot zone of Lake Mývatn; the rugged Eastfjords; glacier lagoons of the Southeast; waterfalls and beaches of the South Coast; puffins at the Westman Islands.

The hidden history of enslaved people in Connecticut, featuring historians, experts and descendants of the enslaved.

Natasha Bowman discusses workplace mental health, her attempted suicide during COVID-19 and her bipolar diagnosis.

The cost to build offshore wind farms, the role of subsidies and the potential for CO2 emissions reductions.

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

Writer Kim Ghattas discusses Hezbollah's future, Israeli-Lebanese negotiations and whether Lebanon can break free from decades of regional conflict.

A quaint little mountain-top home offers a view of distant snow-covered mountains.

Stimulating digestion; reproduction organs; menstrual disorders; liver; kidneys.

Stretches to strengthen the back and improve posture.

Atomic structures and melting points; properties of polymers; making reinforced cement; packing engineer and consultant Camille Corr Chism.

Exploring the concept of u_e (silent e); during a ukulele lesson, Cosmo and Dott remind Dusty to practice taking turns and how to handle frustration when learning something new.

Exploring everything about electric generators; power plant director Sherri Jett.

An accessible yoga practice using a chair for support, including a standing sequence designed to create more freedom and mobility in the hips while building strength, balance and focus.

A series of simple stretches designed to create more ease in the neck, shoulders, chest, back, legs and more.

Exploring the history and identity of wolves; environmental experts talk about how wolves live in different ecosystems; the cultural significance of wolves to the Ojibwe tribe.

Mushroom and summer squash risotto; romaine and tomato salad; vegan blueberry cheesecake squares.

Visiting an Indigenous rights activist's lunch box canteen and cooking studio where a young couple perfect the sticky-rice confection kueh; lu rou fan; stinky tofu.

American black cherry Chippendale highboy with scallop shell carvings.

Exploring tasty meals from unexpected places; salt roasted spot prawns; jams and jellies at a peach farm in Texas.

Foragers who reuse the Ozarks' sustainable ingredients and natural resources to improve their health and community; recipes include acorn financier, pecan croquettes and bitter green panisse.

Incorporating a large and small ball for range of motion; strengthening exercises.

A pose that strengthens the leg and hip muscles, relieves back pain, stretches the spine, opens the chest and tones abdominal organs.

Various standing and floor exercises strengthen the entire spine and core.

Thomas Russo, managing member, Semper Vic Partners.

Ravioli stuffed with pork, veal and homemade pesto, browned with bacon, mushrooms, butter and sage; Oreo-stuffed doughnuts coated in Rice Krispies.

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

Experimenting with chocolate lily bulbs.

Exploring the letter j, including how it is written; words that use the letter j; a discussion about jealousy.

A family-style menu featuring tofu tomato bake, crisp green salad with peppers, tomatoes and sunflower seeds and Laura's jazzy cookies.

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

Celebrating America's 250th birthday with moments from the show that shed light on the American experience; with reflections from Doris Kearns Goodwin, Andrew Young, Heather Cox Richardson, Bryan Cranston, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.

Travel to the tropics with Bob Ross, stroll along island shores and drink in the soul cleansing beauty of the sea.

Examines black hair and structural oppression.

This Is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City; Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry at the Jurassic National Monument; canyoneering at Goblin Valley State Park; Monument Valley; Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.

The legacy of coal and its enduring influence on culture, industry and regional identity.

Tiger 21 comprises entrepreneurs focused on investing in early stage startups working on climate change solutions; CORR uses recycled oyster and clamshells to help rebuild oyster populations in Long Island Sound.

A California rancher leads his last cattle drive before handing the reigns over to the next generation.

Professor Matthew Walker explains the good things that happen to the brain and body if one gets the proper amount of sleep; ways to improve sleep.

A visit to The Shoals, Alabama, a river-driven region where the sounds of Muscle Shoals shaped American music, and where culture, history and community pride echo as loudly as the songs recorded there.

Canada's natural wonders; Canada First Nations people honor the past and embrace the future.

Two veteran pollsters discuss climate, environment and energy; featuring Ashley Grosse and Alec Tyson.

Capturing the winter beauty of Park City, Utah.

Exploring the Frist Art Museum, restaurants La Hacienda and White Limozeen and music in Nashville, Tenn.

Travel to the tropics with Bob Ross, stroll along island shores and drink in the soul cleansing beauty of the sea.

Examines black hair and structural oppression.

This Is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City; Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry at the Jurassic National Monument; canyoneering at Goblin Valley State Park; Monument Valley; Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.

The legacy of coal and its enduring influence on culture, industry and regional identity.

Tiger 21 comprises entrepreneurs focused on investing in early stage startups working on climate change solutions; CORR uses recycled oyster and clamshells to help rebuild oyster populations in Long Island Sound.

A California rancher leads his last cattle drive before handing the reigns over to the next generation.

Professor Matthew Walker explains the good things that happen to the brain and body if one gets the proper amount of sleep; ways to improve sleep.

A visit to The Shoals, Alabama, a river-driven region where the sounds of Muscle Shoals shaped American music, and where culture, history and community pride echo as loudly as the songs recorded there.

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

A whole conservatory of plants spruced up for Christmas.

Demystifying the symptoms and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in youth.

Two versions of the shoulder stand pose; rotating, flexing and opening up the shoulders.

An entry-level standing and barre workout designed to increase energy.

Using bowling balls, beads and bottles to investigate Sir Isaac Newton's first law of motion; making a whacky stack toy; "Curious About Careers" host Genesis.

The group explores the letters z and s and what makes them "buddies"; all the reading buddies get to express themselves with the help of a costume trunk.

Investigating how the brain processes the sense of touch; making two-point discrimination testers.

A gentle seated yoga practice using a chair for support, including sun salutations along with easy to follow yoga moves to create more mobility and flexibility in the neck, shoulders, chest, back, hips and more.

Strengthening and toning the hips and core with simple core strengthening moves and gentle stretches for the chest, back, hips and legs.

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

Sampling coffee and food from Philadelphia and Naples, Italy.

Alcapurrias; the story of Coco López and piña coladas; coquito cocktails.

Working with color and flowers based on the color wheel; flower arrangements with complimentary, monochromatic, triadic and analogous concepts; the colorful and vibrant coleus.

Examining the impact of erasing culture and history from museums and education; education and student access.

At a fish market, chef Lefteris Lazarou explains how to tell freshness and fish gender; the best way to cook squid; pan-seared grouper; a whole squid with spanakopita purée; seafood-stuffed cabbage rolls.

Combining several exercises to sharpen driving skills by working the brain, eyes and hand-eye coordination.

Tightening the tummy and firming the thighs.

Relieving shoulder pain with easy-to-follow exercises that improve mobility and flexibility.

Using ketamine to treat depression; a synthetic version of a hormone lost in childbirth may help treat postpartum depression.

Dining with author Emily Giffin at her favorite seafood restaurant in Atlanta, where she talks about the anatomy of a best-selling book.

Castor River Farms sows rice directly into the soil and focuses on regenerative practices to care for that soil -- no tilling, burning, flooding or chemicals.

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

The ancient origins of spaghetti and meatballs; charred red-sauce spaghetti and slow-cooked short rib ragù with pasta.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper talks about the future of the crypto industry and currencies.

Touring the rose garden of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C.; using oils to create a unique rose bouquet for the table.

The challenges and potential solutions for bringing energy to sub-Saharan Africa.

Santiago, Chile, Mayor Mario Desbordes.

Pony Power Therapies in Mahwah, N.J., connects people with disabilities or life challenges to horses, farming and nature; drawing animals with charcoal.

Three roads across the Southern region of Florida -- Broward A1A Scenic Highway, Martin Grade Scenic Highway and Indian River Lagoon Treasure Coast Scenic Highway.

A behind-the-scenes look at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., highlighting the dedicated professionals who care for more than 900 animals while advancing conservation, education, and animal wellness initiatives.

A behind-the-scenes look at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., highlighting the dedicated professionals who care for more than 900 animals while advancing conservation, education, and animal wellness initiatives.

A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.

A nostalgic journey to the City of the Tribes; fly-fishing in Connemara; a world-class art collection at Ballynahinch Castle.

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

Prioritizing early intervention and education plans to give autistic children more opportunity.

Sexual abuse cases at schools shake France; public funding helps keep rents affordable in Vienna; young Brits want to rejoin the EU; seniors choose shared homes over nursing homes in Finland.

Exploring Montreal, from hidden-alleyway bicycle tours to Cirque festivals; an evening walking tour of Old Montreal.

Pony Power Therapies in Mahwah, N.J., connects people with disabilities or life challenges to horses, farming and nature; drawing animals with charcoal.

Three roads across the Southern region of Florida -- Broward A1A Scenic Highway, Martin Grade Scenic Highway and Indian River Lagoon Treasure Coast Scenic Highway.