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New Doc Reveals How Wishbone Taught Classics to Millions
Community HeroesApr 16

New Doc Reveals How Wishbone Taught Classics to Millions

A beloved PBS show starring a literary Jack Russell terrier is getting the documentary treatment 30 years later. "What's the Story, Wishbone?" celebrates the show that introduced a generation to Shakespeare, Homer, and Dickens through a dog's eyes.

Smithsonian3 min read
NASA's Artemis 2 Crew Returns Home to New Documentary
InnovationApr 16

NASA's Artemis 2 Crew Returns Home to New Documentary

After NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts safely splashed down last week following their historic moon mission, PBS is taking viewers behind the scenes of humanity's return to lunar exploration. The new NOVA documentary reveals the engineering triumphs that made it possible.

Space.com2 min read
Judge Blocks NPR and PBS Defunding on Free Speech Grounds
SolutionsApr 1

Judge Blocks NPR and PBS Defunding on Free Speech Grounds

A federal judge ruled that cutting federal funding for NPR and PBS violates First Amendment protections against government retaliation for viewpoint. The decision affirms that the government cannot use funding decisions to punish news organizations for their coverage.

Japan Today2 min read
Judge Blocks Trump Order Defunding NPR and PBS
SolutionsMar 31

Judge Blocks Trump Order Defunding NPR and PBS

A federal judge ruled that cutting funding for NPR and PBS based on their viewpoint violates the First Amendment. The decision protects public broadcasters from government retaliation over their journalism.

Indian Express2 min read
PBS Emmy Winner Stars First Autistic Lead Character
InnovationMar 31

PBS Emmy Winner Stars First Autistic Lead Character

Carl the Collector, PBS's first children's show with an autistic lead character, just won an Emmy for Outstanding Public Service Initiative. The show features autistic voice actors, writers, and advisors who bring authentic representation to screens.

Good Good Good2 min read
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Gets YouTube Channel in 2026
Acts of KindnessMar 27

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Gets YouTube Channel in 2026

Fred Rogers' beloved show is coming to YouTube for the first time this summer, making 25 years of kindness lessons free and accessible to everyone. Select episodes, new clips, and compilations will give four generations a dedicated home to rediscover his gentle wisdom.

Good Good Good2 min read
Amish Survivor Turns Pain into PBS Documentary and Hope
Community HeroesMar 23

Amish Survivor Turns Pain into PBS Documentary and Hope

Lizzie Hershberger survived sexual abuse in her Amish community and refused to stay silent. Now her story is helping countless others find their voice through a powerful PBS documentary.

Google: survivor story2 min read