Articles related to "Public Broadcasting"

Although public broadcasting was given federal funding and the official green light for freedom of expression in 1967, today its programmers fear cuts and censorship.

In an age of simplistic and partisan news reporting, a search for rigorous analysis often leads to the world of publicly supported, non-commercial broadcasting.

Long-running children's show goes "back to basics" for new season, introducing new female muppet. Matt Lauer, Shirley Jones, and Jamie Foxx set to guest star.

Black Friday's history is linked to financial conditions, some infamous. It is the day when shoppers get to stores early to find some of the best holiday gift deals.

PBS has made several shows available for purchase on Apple's iTunes site, including animated children's shows Arthur, Cyberchase and Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman.

Dr. Wayne Dyer's latest book, Excuses Begone! will help you rid yourself of self-limiting thinking that is preventing you from reaching your full potential.

Teachers and other educators looking for guidance on teaching evolution can access several useful resources online.

Four decades have gone by and Monty Python's Flying Circus has made an indelible mark on the television and cultural landscape of the world.

Carl Sagan (1934-1996) is probably best known for hosting the TV series Cosmos, but the famous scientist had a rich, lifelong career of popularizing science.

Teaching students to write for a specific audience is becomes real life learning with NPR's "In Character" nomination form. Kids write for a real audience: NPR listeners.

Kids from toddlers to teens have taken a shine to the Internet. With so many benefits, parents may overlook the potential for dangers. Use these tips to keep kids safe.

As advertising revenue shrinks, newspapers may have to start thinking about becoming not-for-profits in order to survive.

Surgeon Doc Martin develops a phobia of blood forcing him to change his career path. Before he can settle in the people of Portwenn offer up a few surprises of there own.

Alexander Hamilton's Federalists and Thomas Jefferson's Republicans fought bitterly over the morality and legality of a national banking system. Now it's being reexamined

Perfect for your holiday table. This dessert says "welcome home." It's nice, it's comfortable, it's unfussy. It can also take a turn as a savory dish. Recipes galore.

Portland is the perfect destination for people who love beer. This quick guide will help you to hit the highlights from over 70 microbreweries in the city and surrounds.

Christmas is a wonderful time for music and celebration. Four specific colleges offer a holiday musical treat for all.

Covering the Environment provides strong insights for anyone writing about the environment and working on what the author calls "the Green Beat."

The DOKU.ARTS film festival opens today in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Now in its fourth year, this small festival is devoted to documentaries about art in all its forms.

The Amazon rain forest houses the Amazon River and rich ecological biodiversity. Taking up the majority of Brazil, the Amazon's biology and ecology is truly unique.

The Fairness Doctrine, which was abolished in 1987, is once again being discussed as a Democrat President and Congress take office.

The October event is an annual West Virginia celebration of the outdoors. Colorful parachutes are silhouetted against a backdrop of fall leaves and rugged terrain.

The role of media in the information age is just one aspect of a new report issued by the Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy.

It was a top secret project in many ways and ended up as a cooperative venture between England and the US. It is the story of penicillin in 1938-39 as Hitler begins WW2.

Would the declining fortunes of U. S. newspapers bounce back and thrive if newspaper companies were converted to nonprofit organizations?

CKWR FM's Women in Music showcases female composers and instrumentalists from Prague's Vitezslava Kapralova to New York's Wu Han.

Director Sue Williams' new film documents the lives of nine people against the background of China's blazing economic development.

Anthony D. Barnosky explains that climate change is changing nature fundamentally and that we are headed toward an extinction phase that will include our species.

Muzzi and Salsa are popular picks for a Foreign Language homeschool program. Here are reviews and info for teaching Spanish homeschooling programs through videos or DVDs.

Fleming served during WW I, as had Ehrlich and Domagk. He saw infectious disease deaths. Years later he sought remedies to these diseases. One day, a way opened to this.

If you want to do your part to help save the planet but are unsure of where to begin, read on about how your can go green without going broke!

Harpers Ferry's move from Virginia into West Virginia parallels the other historic events in the town. The reasons had their origins in both economics and politics.

Finding the right job is never easy, and finding the right openings in the radio industry can be notoriously difficult. A little knowledge of where to look can often help

Academically talented children need creative learning toys to keep their busy minds happy. These websites carry the best educational toys and games available.

Jack Nelson's career at the Los Angeles Times spanned over 35 years. He covered civil rights, Watergate among breaking stories and led the paper to national prominence.

The Great Society was LBJ's legislative program that continued Kennedy's War on Poverty and furthered the ideas of Roosevelt's New Deal and Truman's Fair Deal.

Six-legged frogs, chicken waste equivalent to the waste output of 4 major cities, are part of a PBS view that is discomforting. What can be done to stop this pollution?

PBS Kids® tv program Super WHY! improves prereading skills, alphabet recognition, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics skills, word recognition and comprehension

In these exclusive interviews, Suite 101 talks with Tammany Hall owner and "Play for Blood" event coordinator about this historical event to help the American Red Cross.

Americans in the 21st century are battered by input non-stop to every one of our senses; but on reflection, the reliance on vulgarity seems terribly pessimistic.

This article examines the different non-prescription options that can be used to treat depression.