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Actress Melissa Fitzgerald of "The West Wing" talks about her justice reform advocacy and a generation of President Bartlet-inspired activism.

Factors that led to the restoration of Florida's state capitol and its importance as a museum.

Meteorologist Ada Monzon; Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez; Casa Pueblo director Arturo Massol-Deya.

Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, talks about trust, neutrality, the Gaza page controversy and AI's influence.

The textures, intricate patterns and rich colors of travertine, sculpted over time by bubbling hydrothermal springs.

A visit to Lisbon, Portugal, features cod, hot pastries, a stroll of the city's back lanes and fado music; exploring castles of Portuguese royalty in Sintra.

A behind-the-scenes look at how microchips shape artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other future-focused industries.

A woman and her newly discovered family set out to uncover the truth behind their forced separation.

A surgical approach offers hope to millions affected by strokes; a 49-year-old man is flown to Emory Hospital following a hemorrhagic stroke.

A Kentucky teenager with NVLD learns as a homeschooler to decipher social cues.

Sugar Harp, also known as Charles Burroughs; Gail Ceasar reimagines generations of traditional tunes; The Biscuit Eaters, a family band from Powhatan, Va.

State Law Research Initiative director Kyle Barry talks about how state constitutions inform legal outcomes.

Exploring several general stores in Florida, their histories, the families that operated them and why they were known as one-stop shops.

Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, talks about trust, neutrality, the Gaza page controversy and AI's influence.

The textures, intricate patterns and rich colors of travertine, sculpted over time by bubbling hydrothermal springs.

A visit to Lisbon, Portugal, features cod, hot pastries, a stroll of the city's back lanes and fado music; exploring castles of Portuguese royalty in Sintra.

A behind-the-scenes look at how microchips shape artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other future-focused industries.

A woman and her newly discovered family set out to uncover the truth behind their forced separation.

A surgical approach offers hope to millions affected by strokes; a 49-year-old man is flown to Emory Hospital following a hemorrhagic stroke.

A Kentucky teenager with NVLD learns as a homeschooler to decipher social cues.

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

Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, talks about trust, neutrality, the Gaza page controversy and AI's influence.

A humble little rowboat waits on a quiet beach.

Stretching; flexibility; meditation.

An advanced standing and floor workout that activates the muscle cells in the legs and full body to help improve agility.

Social visionaries create thriving organizations and movements for social change.

Exploring the or vowel + r badge; Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: forlorn; Heart Word: word; Mary is forlorn when Marty is not with her.

Making compliment cards; doing a marshmallow tower challenge; learning about right angles.

Standing postures designed to improve balance while creating more flexibility in the legs and hips.

Releasing tension, stress and anxiety with hip opening postures.

Learning how to protect wetland habitats in South Dakota; a youth duck hunt teaches how hunting supports conservation efforts.

Mushroom-nut burgers; confetti oven fries; coleslaw; banana milk-less shake.

A vegetarian feast at a Buddhist temple; a Sikh temple offers a communal meal featuring Indian flatbread; sampling Indonesian dishes at a food fair at a mosque in Queens, N.Y.

Hard maple circular cutting boards; turned pie servers and cheese planes.

Crab dip; Seattle-style hot dogs topped with homemade sauerkraut.

Colonial craftsmanship, book making and looming; braised lamb shank with stuffed kohlrabi.

A variety of exercises to work all of the abdominal muscles; finger exercises to keep the hands mobile; leg exercises for balance.

Wheel, sun and squatting pose increase circulation while sheetali pranayama cools the body down.

A workout to strengthen muscles and help the entire lower body become liberated and flexible.

Strategist Ed Yardeni explains why the economy should continue to expand and the markets to advance in 2026 and beyond.

Tim Farmer explores traditional food preparation as well as gardening, canning, processing and smoking meat techniques.

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

A woman's unexplained gastrointestinal pain leads to a diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), a condition in which the pancreas doesn't produce enough enzymes to help the body properly digest food.

Exploring closed syllable blend short e; Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: pest; learning about perspective.

Vegan grilled cheese sandwiches; macaroni and peas with butternut squash sauce; cocoa-cake brownie bites with chocolate-peanut butter frosting.

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

Ambassador Andrew Young reflects on his life and offers his take on race in America today.

Creating a perfect landscape with stirring sky and gentle mountains, western style, using only a painting knife.

Stories from pioneers of the hip-hop genre.

Author Robert Gwaltney discusses his novel "The Cicada Tree" and the friendships he has made with other writers.

What is being done in Indian country in terms of education and the practice of sovereign rights; how to lead healthier lives.

Music students from Venice High School and Riverview High School in Florida and Olentangy Liberty High School from Powell, Ohio, perform a wide repertoire of music ranging from the traditional Scottish song "Sleep, Dearie, Sleep" to "Hey Jude.".

How olives came to California; harvesting olives and making olive oil; how to cook a traditional Greek olive hand pie called eliopitakia.

Touring Morikami Museum, the Japanese Gardens and cultural center; traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

Five students from the U.S. and U.K. on a gap year trip throughout Spain arrive in Vitoria.

A visit to Costa Rica includes the Rio Sarapiqui's rapids, trekking through dense rain forests, soaking in volcanic waters and wandering through cloud forests.

The rich history of cinema in Mexico City; Stephanie explores her love of Mezcal; Atzin visits his hometown of Puebla.

Wisdom and wit from leaders; host Llewellyn King.

A lakeside picnic, fishing with the mayor and summer bobsledding in upstate New York.

Creating a perfect landscape with stirring sky and gentle mountains, western style, using only a painting knife.

Stories from pioneers of the hip-hop genre.

Author Robert Gwaltney discusses his novel "The Cicada Tree" and the friendships he has made with other writers.

What is being done in Indian country in terms of education and the practice of sovereign rights; how to lead healthier lives.

Music students from Venice High School and Riverview High School in Florida and Olentangy Liberty High School from Powell, Ohio, perform a wide repertoire of music ranging from the traditional Scottish song "Sleep, Dearie, Sleep" to "Hey Jude.".

How olives came to California; harvesting olives and making olive oil; how to cook a traditional Greek olive hand pie called eliopitakia.

Touring Morikami Museum, the Japanese Gardens and cultural center; traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

Five students from the U.S. and U.K. on a gap year trip throughout Spain arrive in Vitoria.

The personal garden of master gardener and author Susan Mulvihill.

A manager of display gardens in Atlanta shares ideas and tips.

A model program in Boston offers a holistic approach to clinical care for the homeless, bringing mental health resources directly to those in need.

Loosening shoulders and hips; strengthening arms and legs.

An all-standing back-strengthening workout improves strength and suppleness throughout the entire body.

A look at the world of polymers, from gummy bears to diapers; zookeeper Annie Marcum.

Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott explore the letter m -- how it is written, the sound it represents and words that use the letter m; Dusty and Dott practice whole body listening and make some moves.

Making origami finger slippers; a flip book; popcorn; learning about perimeter and magnets.

Combining lower body strengthening moves and hip openers with upper body stretches to release tension in the shoulders and upper back.

A yoga practice that fuses different disciplines of yoga, an empowering practice for seasoned practitioners as well as newer yoga students.

The Sajady sisters bottle their mom's Afghan chutney through food brand Maazah; the Silva siblings bring Mexican and Latino ingredients to El Burrito Mercado where they make guisados using their mom's recipe.

Espresso; almond cantucci; chocolate coffee cookies.

Supper club traditions in Wisconsin; Supper Club chicken cordon bleu; Cornish pasties.

A visit to a family farm; creating a berm for managing rainfall; arranging flowers from the garden.

The long-term health effects of post-COVID-19 symptoms.

Zucchini-yogurt pie; lamb baked in Greek yogurt; Greek yogurt cheesecake.

Focusing on spinal alignment and building a strong foundation to facilitate functional movements.

Regular practice of asanas helps to stretch hamstrings.

An all-standing workout aimed at strengthening the abs and waist; from Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

New advances in blood tests for biomarkers mean earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, enabling doctors to delay onset of symptoms.

Author Robert Reffkin, founder of Compass, talks about his online real estate technology company and why his focus will always be helping people find their definition of home.

Lance Hanson of Jack Rabbit Hill Farm in Hotchkiss, Colo., sources apples, pears and peaches from local organic orchards to make eau de vie, cider, gin and other beverages.

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

Recipes for Romanian meatball soup, Romanian baked polenta with sour cream and cheese and Romanian musaca.

State Law Research Initiative director Kyle Barry talks about how state constitutions inform legal outcomes.

A visit to Christiansted on the island of St. Croix; painting a historic church using acrylics.

Jamie Keech, executive chairman of Vida Carbon; Kaya Axelsson, University of Oxford Net Zero.

State Law Research Initiative director Kyle Barry talks about how state constitutions inform legal outcomes.

Creating a memory painting without the use of reference material; blocking in the sky, distant trees and other background areas.

The stories behind several classic cars and why they bring back so many memories.

Strategist Ed Yardeni explains why the economy should continue to expand and the markets to advance in 2026 and beyond.

Dr. Charles Asher Small, founding director and president of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, examines the global rise of antisemitism.

Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary in Wyoming; how the natural world influences design in surprising and helpful ways; the Great Bear Rainforest in northwest Canada.

Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin; University of Theatre and Film Arts acting rector László Upor.

"Severance" creator Dan Erickson discusses his inspiration, writing process and showrunning.

Adventure along the Royal Canal; cycling and horseback riding across the Ballyfin Demesne; clay pigeon shooting and golfing at The K Club; food historian Santina Kennedy.

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

The rise in suicide rates among different cultural groups, effective prevention strategies and the importance of communication with suicidal individuals; featuring Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Gender selection in babies in Northern Cyprus; dogs help Ukraine war victims; integration in Boostedt; a dolphin Venice's lagoon.

The camouflaged villages of the cliff-dwelling Dogon people; Djenne's mud mosque; nomadic Tuaregs; a camel caravan in Tombouctou.

Creating a memory painting without the use of reference material; blocking in the sky, distant trees and other background areas.

The stories behind several classic cars and why they bring back so many memories.

Strategist Ed Yardeni explains why the economy should continue to expand and the markets to advance in 2026 and beyond.

Dr. Charles Asher Small, founding director and president of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, examines the global rise of antisemitism.

Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary in Wyoming; how the natural world influences design in surprising and helpful ways; the Great Bear Rainforest in northwest Canada.

Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin; University of Theatre and Film Arts acting rector László Upor.

"Severance" creator Dan Erickson discusses his inspiration, writing process and showrunning.

Adventure along the Royal Canal; cycling and horseback riding across the Ballyfin Demesne; clay pigeon shooting and golfing at The K Club; food historian Santina Kennedy.

Exploring the nature of life, how evolution works and its challenges.

Using a walking foot; exploring organic curves, serpentine stitches and spirals.

Chicken fried pork loin chop with a side of classic greens (with pork) and homemade mashed potatoes and gravy; how to process a whole pig; how to render lard; cracklins.

Loosening the spine; energy.

An intermediate standing workout stretches the vertebrae of the spine while strengthening the core, back and posture.

The simple machine, the wedge, from splitting logs to building canoes; designing a mini-canoe; architectural designer Tiffany Brown.

Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter t -- how it is written, the sound it represents, and words that use the letter t; Dusty and Dott talk about the words we use to identify ourselves and get their bodies moving.

Making a rain stick; meeting a corroboree frog; practicing a yoga tree pose.

Simple stretches and conscious deep breathing create more ease in the hands, wrists, shoulders, upper back and legs.

A fluid flow immersed in sunlight awakens the senses and soul.

Hooping and cutting fresh Swiss cheese curd; swiss cheese curd is found in recipes cheese souffle, pimento cheese, quick-pickled Swiss chard stems.

A Seattle area business owner uses simple ways to help gardeners attract more pollinators to their home yards and gardens.

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

Using education and innovation to tackle rising sea levels in Norfolk, Va.; exploring wilderness areas to determine the best uses for public lands in Wyoming; a new plan for a large national forest in North Carolina.

The 50th Annual Festivals Acadiens et Creoles in Lafayette, La., the largest celebration of Cajun and Creole music, dance and culture in the world; rubboard; zydeco dancing at a traditional Creole La La; Cajun Food Tour.

The secrets of great strudel and schnitzel; making Austrian pork schnitzel; how to make homemade spatzle.

Warming up the joints with self-massage and preparing them for various fun movement patterns like "dancing with Fred Astaire"; doing standing exercises barefoot to stimulate nerve receptors for improved balance.

Simple exercises to release tension at the workplace.

A workout to strengthen and stretch the ribs, shoulders, and back while liberating and rebalancing the hips and hamstrings.

Faja da Caldeira Santo Cristo's unique clams; taking a ferry to the island of Pico to learn about the whaling industry and rare wines.

Exploring Scott County, Virginia, a place full of history and surprises.

Chicken biryani rice; garlic and pepper chicken; cabbage with coconut poriyal and onion and tomato salad.

A 1966 Chevelle is modified; the finishing touches are put on a 1000 horsepower engine.

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

The unknown world of bats.

Director Muhlisa Azizova, the first and only film commissioner of Uzbekistan.

A baby's room with a safari-themed twist.

Tiger Tail USA in Kent, Wash.

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

Artist Tayler Gutierrez; artist Bryan Waytula; running coach Sam Horsechief; exploring the historic Chisholm Trail.

Gender selection in babies in Northern Cyprus; dogs help Ukraine war victims; integration in Boostedt; a dolphin Venice's lagoon.

Devastating effects of lead poisoning on birds of prey and other scavengers and a simple solution for this preventable problem.

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

Eric Hanson treks the canyons and waters of Lake Powell, Utah, on foot and via packraft.

The fate of the electoral system, the future of the two-party system and the elevation of performative politics.

Exploring Texas Polish country with stops to Panna Maria, the oldest Polish settlement in America, and an authentic Polish sausage maker; castle-like courthouse; a pickle-topped snow cone; wood-fired steak.

Beth Drost recalls the life of her father, Curt Gagnon; how the 1854 Treaty Authority helps track and maintain a healthy moose population.

Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, talks about trust, neutrality, the Gaza page controversy and AI's influence.

Carilion Clinic offers a Healing Arts program that offers a variety of resources, including artists-in-residence who provide therapeutic treatments to patients and staff.

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

Artist Tayler Gutierrez; artist Bryan Waytula; running coach Sam Horsechief; exploring the historic Chisholm Trail.

Gender selection in babies in Northern Cyprus; dogs help Ukraine war victims; integration in Boostedt; a dolphin Venice's lagoon.

Devastating effects of lead poisoning on birds of prey and other scavengers and a simple solution for this preventable problem.

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

Eric Hanson treks the canyons and waters of Lake Powell, Utah, on foot and via packraft.

The fate of the electoral system, the future of the two-party system and the elevation of performative politics.

Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin; University of Theatre and Film Arts acting rector László Upor.

Tempura vegetables over soba noodles in broth; chickpeas with sage and olive oil; spicy sauteed collard greens; soaking chickpeas with baking soda; olive oil; other added oils and fats, nuts and seeds.

Getting the most out of a visit to France's wine region, including archaeological marvels, historic landmarks and cultural treasures; exploring Bordeaux by retro sidecar; surveying wine and cuisines from across the region.

Balancing pose strengthens arms and improves concentration.

A full-body, all-standing workout to strengthen and stretch muscles.

Digging into the makeup and science of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; designing a wax model to explain the rock cycle; hydrologist Cynthia Rachol.

Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter d -- how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter d; Dusty and Dott discuss the importance of being flexible when plans do not go as expected.

Making giant googly eyes; sheet pan nachos; a heatless lava lamp; meeting a komodo dragon.

A modified yoga practice focuses on opening the hips and elongating the spine while increasing circulation.

A therapeutic practice to help heal the knees, back and hips.

Exploring dextrin from corn and potatoes to create a resist for fabric dye; using tape as a resist with paint to incorporate words into art.

Artists share ideas about floral arrangements during the Christmas season.

Building the ultimate Italian cheeseboard; skilled sausage and peppers; St. Joseph's zeppole, fried dough filled with vanilla cream topped with Amarena cherries.

Planting ornamental kale, dusty miller and pansies; bats.

Building awareness of how the body feels when it is in perfect alignment helps avoid postural weakness; using good form and proper technique while doing functional exercises.

Balance; stretching the hamstrings; loosening the knees; meditation.

An all-standing workout to help improve the mobility of the spine.

Yoshihiro Sako of Den Sake Brewery brews small-batch sake using single-origin rice grown in the Sacramento Valley.

Layering the garden from pathway to treetop for beauty, wildlife and good eating.

The city of Salvador in the state of Bahia is the center of African-Brazilian culture.

Making maple syrup and maple butter at South 4 Farms; recipes include maple syrup creme brulee, maple-mustard roasted salmon and winter chopped salad with maple-mustard dressing.

Measuring mass with marble fizz and massive bricks; designing a simple balance; astronomer Jillian Bellovary.

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.

Strengthening the back for better posture and self-assurance.

Boating at Wild Horse State Recreation Area; a drive through the country to Jarbidge, where residents share their history; hiking Jarbidge Canyon.

A girls' getaway includes zip lining, driving ATVs, and learning about the history of the Chickasaw women in Oklahoma's Chickasaw County.

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

Eero Saarinen's TWA Flight Center; the long-abandoned City Church in Gary, Ind.

Regional traditions surrounding pumpkins in Illinois; the largest collection of jack-o'-lanterns in the world; a fourth generation pumpkin grower; making a pumpkin and squash soup; sampling a pumpkin seed mole.

The fragile balance between grizzly bears and the humans it shares space with; wetlands conservation in the Mississippi River Valley; Pecos Wilderness in North Central New Mexico.

For more than a century, the National Park Service has helped preserve America's natural landscape.

A daughter explains how her mother influenced her to become a successful businesswoman, wife and mother; a retired school administrator raised by her grandparents recites a poem by Langston Hughes.

Authors Darrell Bricker and Dean Spears discusses human population.

Maine farmers preserve heirloom bean varieties; baked beans; Ben Kilham rescues and rehabilitates orphaned bear cubs; Sea Bags.

Connecting with ancestors at Concord Quarters and the Grand Village in Natchez; soul food.

Songwriter Brett James has written number one hits for Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean and Martina McBride.

Boating at Wild Horse State Recreation Area; a drive through the country to Jarbidge, where residents share their history; hiking Jarbidge Canyon.

A girls' getaway includes zip lining, driving ATVs, and learning about the history of the Chickasaw women in Oklahoma's Chickasaw County.