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Watch Peabody Award Winners online

Brian Lee — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:57:49 +0000

The Peabody Awards recognize the most outstanding achievements in electronic media, including radio, television, cable, and the internet. These are this year’s award-winners aired on THIRTEEN and PBS, and you can watch them all, in full, online. See list and links.

Schedule: Programs on the Environment On-Air (and Online), April 4-May 4

Brian Lee — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:03:15 +0000

Thirteen is airing programs spotlighting the environment throughout April. Through series such as NOVA and Nature, learn about the current state of the environment and the factors and issues surrounding it. And also catch Planet Forward, a new interactive show about our energy future, which premieres April 15. See all programs.

Kenyan AIDS orphans sing about abstinence

Brian Lee — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:06:23 +0000

In these web-exclusive videos from a Kenyan school, the girls sing songs they wrote about African women and avoiding pregnancy. Watch now.

Interview: Marta Pelaez, Shelter Director

Brian Lee — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:57:23 +0000

One of Bill Moyers’ March 20 guests is a true unsung heroine in her own right–her work with victims of domestic abuse in Texas is a testament to her tenacity and strength of spirit. Watch an interview with Marta Peláez, president and CEO of Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc., now.

Interview: Historian Mike Davis

Brian Lee — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:07 +0000

Bill Moyers sits down with socialist historian Mike Davis for his critique of the government’s response to the economic crisis and how he thinks it compares to Roosevelt’s New Deal. Watch now. (originally aired: March 20, 2009)

IRA Splinter groups on the rise?

Brian Lee — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:04:41 +0000

Following two recent attacks by Irish Republican Army (IRA) splinter groups, Northern Ireland is on edge, fearing a return to violence. Worldfocus’ weekly radio show on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 pm will explore the situation in Northern Ireland, with a panel of experts. Ask your question now and tune in.

This week’s Blogtalk Radio: on Baha’i and Iran

Brian Lee — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:36:53 +0000

Iranian leaders view the Baha’i religion as heresy and has banned it since 1979. A discussion with three experts on the subject (Dwight Bashir, Kit Bigelow, and Trita Parsi) took place on March 17, you can listen to it now.

New Season of Tax Tips

Brian Lee — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:54:08 +0000

The annual set of useful tax tips for the 2008 Tax Season started in March…by the time April 15th rolls around, NBR’s Tax Tips feature will have provided some useful advice for general tax preparation (and some of last year’s tips–still relevant!). See all tips.

Pakistan’s Elections: How Do They Work?

Brian Lee — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:42:26 +0000

Changes in Pakistan’s leadership have been marked by assignations, plane crashes, military coups — and the occasional democratic election. But even these are sometimes marred by corruption. Focal Point takes us inside two different elections to show the power of two shadow forces shaping political outcomes in rural Pakistan — feudalism, and money. Watch now.

7 Unsung Heroines from ‘Your America’ Project

Brian Lee — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:13:01 +0000

Meet the local heroes profiled in the Now on PBS book Your America and watch video of their inspiring stories. 7 of the 12 are women, engaged in everything from ending domestic abuse, forcing chemical companies to stop dumping, and whistleblowing on Halliburton. See all stories…