Episodes

  • 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
  • Inside the whimsical world of celebrated children's author Sandra Boynton

    Inside the whimsical world of celebrated children's author Sandra Boynton
    Oct 12 2024
    Inside the whimsical world of author Sandra Boynton Blurb: If there's a toddler in your life, chances are you know the name Sandra Boynton. Reading her board books to little ones at bedtime is part of the nightly ritual in homes across America. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang visited Boynton on her farm in Connecticut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • 'The Boys of Riverside' chronicles school for the deaf's rise to state football champions

    'The Boys of Riverside' chronicles school for the deaf's rise to state football champions
    Oct 9 2024
    In 2021, the football team at the California School for the Deaf made it to the state championship but suffered a disappointing loss. In 2022 and 2023, they made it back and won. A new book chronicles that run and the abilities that make these players formidable on the field. Stephanie Sy has a look for our reporting on the intersection of art and health and our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • Why typewriters are having a renaissance in the digital age

    Why typewriters are having a renaissance in the digital age
    Oct 5 2024
    In a world dominated by digital technology, a growing number of people are embracing a decidedly analog device: the typewriter. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Laurie Anderson on finding inspiration in Amelia Earhart's story for her new album

    Laurie Anderson on finding inspiration in Amelia Earhart's story for her new album
    Oct 4 2024
    New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a major endorsement from Liz Cheney and the latest in the Trump election interference case. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • 'Going Varsity in Mariachi' documentary spotlights competitive high school competitions

    'Going Varsity in Mariachi' documentary spotlights competitive high school competitions
    Oct 3 2024
    A new Netflix documentary shares a slice of southern Texas life as a high school mariachi band makes its way to the state championship. "Going Varsity in Mariachi" shows the journey of musicians from the Rio Grande Valley as they compete and connect via the traditional Mexican folk music. Amna Nawaz spoke with co-director Alejandra Vasquez for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins