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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 comedian’s Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes

    A comedian’s Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes
    Jun 19 2025
    Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch has built a career blending sharp humor with emotional honesty. Her recent special, "Dad Jokes," explores her childhood with a largely absent father, culminating in a road trip to reunite with him after 20 years. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 mins
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on caring for LGBTQ+ seniors

    A Brief But Spectacular take on caring for LGBTQ+ seniors
    Jun 16 2025
    Older LGBTQ adults face a number of challenges, especially when it comes to finding housing and care. SAGE, a national advocacy leader in this space, created a system of training programs for care providers. H.O.M.E. housing director Nikki Moustafa and SAGEcare trainer Britta Larson highlight how the training has improved their abilities to support residents. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 mins
  • Sarah Silverman’s Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye

    Sarah Silverman’s Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye
    Jun 9 2025
    Sarah Silverman is known as one of the sharpest, most fearless voices in comedy, pushing the art form in new directions. In her new Netflix special, "Postmortem," she talks about losing her father and stepmother just weeks apart. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 mins
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