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PBS News Hour - Brief But Spectacular

PBS News Hour - Brief But Spectacular

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 The brightest thinkers, makers, artists and inventors give passionate takes on topics that inspire them. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders2025 NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved. Social Sciences
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  • A Brief But Spectacular take on big talk

    A Brief But Spectacular take on big talk
    Jun 2 2025
    Kalina Silverman is a storyteller who's transforming how we connect with each other. Her "Big Talk" project turns simple conversations into profound exchanges and has reached millions. Recently, Silverman turned her attention to documenting the stories of California wildfire survivors, helping raise millions in relief. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on big talk. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 mins
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on building a birthright to capital

    A Brief But Spectacular take on building a birthright to capital
    May 15 2025
    Darrick Hamilton is an economic scholar and director of the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy. Growing up in Brooklyn, he witnessed firsthand how economic circumstances shaped communities, inspiring his groundbreaking work on "Baby Bonds," government-funded savings accounts provided to children at birth. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on building a birthright to capital. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 mins
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on building a brighter future

    A Brief But Spectacular take on building a brighter future
    May 8 2025
    Our Brief But Spectacular is shining a light on three aspiring builders from a hands-on vocational construction program in Salinas, California. Many of the students there are pushing past significant personal obstacles as they learn to frame walls, pour foundations and design homes with sustainability in mind. They share their Brief But Spectacular take on building a brighter future. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 mins
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