Episodes

  • 'Purpletown' documents what people in politically divided areas still have in common

    'Purpletown' documents what people in politically divided areas still have in common
    Oct 30 2024
    With the election days away, there is no shortage of reflections on American politics and democracy. Photographer Paul Shambroom has a unique view. His "Purpletown" project uses photos to examine the cities and towns most evenly divided politically. We spoke with Shambroom for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha processes the war in Gaza through his art

    Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha processes the war in Gaza through his art
    Oct 28 2024
    Palestinian poet, teacher and writer Mosab Abu Toha was born in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. That's where many of the pieces in his new collection, "Forest of Noise," were written, tapped out on his phone amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war. Amna Nawaz sat down with him at the Museum of the Palestinian People in Washington, D.C., for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    9 mins
  • New book 'The Price of Power' explores the complex legacy of Mitch McConnell

    New book 'The Price of Power' explores the complex legacy of Mitch McConnell
    Oct 24 2024
    Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and set to step down from that position next month. Over nearly two decades, he has become one of the most consequential and powerful senators in history. Geoff Bennett sat down with Michael Tackett, author of "The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America and Lost His Party." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Reporter Jimmy Breslin remembered in new biography as 'The Man Who Told the Truth'

    Reporter Jimmy Breslin remembered in new biography as 'The Man Who Told the Truth'
    Oct 22 2024
    From JFK's assassination to the Son of Sam, Jimmy Breslin covered major events of the 20th century as a columnist for the New York Daily News. His plainspoken approach captured the country's attention, offering readers a poetic, and blunt, perspective on the issues that mattered most. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Richard Esposito, author of "Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Detroit's 'Little Village' project transforms a neighborhood and gives local artists a home

    Detroit's 'Little Village' project transforms a neighborhood and gives local artists a home
    Oct 22 2024
    Detroit has been in the headlines during this campaign with Donald Trump comparing the city to "a developing nation." But Detroit is also known for its creativity. One couple is using the arts to transform an entire neighborhood, emphasizing possibility. Special correspondent Megan Thompson visited "Little Village" to see its big plans. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Art exhibit 'For Dear Life' shows new perspectives on disability and medicine in the U.S.

    Art exhibit 'For Dear Life' shows new perspectives on disability and medicine in the U.S.
    Oct 18 2024
    "For Dear Life" is the first exhibition to survey the themes of illness and disability in American art from the mid-20th century to the COVID pandemic. It's part of PST Art, an enormous collaboration of Southern California arts institutions around the theme of art and science. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited the exhibition for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • Russian artist opposed to Putin's war in Ukraine finds refuge in Oregon

    Russian artist opposed to Putin's war in Ukraine finds refuge in Oregon
    Oct 16 2024
    The ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted tens of millions of people, including Russians who have Ukrainian relatives. A Russian artist's life took a dramatic turn after the war broke out in 2022. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Pharrell Williams' musical evolution is reconstructed with Legos in 'Piece By Piece'

    Pharrell Williams' musical evolution is reconstructed with Legos in 'Piece By Piece'
    Oct 15 2024
    Pharrell Williams is a hitmaker for himself and a string of other stars. Now his story is being told on film with Lego bricks. It's certainly not your usual approach to documentary filmmaking, but it's the latest from one of today's leading documentary filmmakers, Morgan Neville. Jeffrey Brown discussed more with Neville for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins