History Detectives determines if a palm-sized, army-green metal box was indeed snatched from the burning wreckage of the Hindenburg in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Watch video. Originally aired July 28, 2008.
Although no injuries or major damage was reported after yesterday’s 5.4 quake in Los Angeles, the jolt was a reminder of the importance of structural integrity for buildings in earthquake hotspots. Earlier this week, NewsHour reported on a debate in Oregon about the need to fortify their schools against possible earthquake damage. Read or watch the report.
Watch a discussion about the critically-acclaimed television series Mad Men as it moves into its second season with screenwriter Matthew Weiner and actors Jon Hamm and John Slattery.
David Brancaccio talks to John Edwards about his ambitious plan to cut poverty in half within 10 years. Watch the conversation, originally aired 7/25/2008.
Matamoros, a baritone, debuted at the Met and will be making his European premier next season. Hear him talk about singing opera and how opera enhances the experience of the raw power of the music. He also performs “Per Me Giunto” from Don Carlo by Giuseppe Verdi with Chun Wei Kang on piano.
Ed Fella worked as a commercial graphic designer for thirty years in Detroit, and is famed for his contribution to contemporary typography. Post Typography, consisting of Nolen …
A roundup of all streaming video online from PBS and Thirteen programs that aired last week. See the list for all full episodes and full segments.
Former Senator Ernest “Fritz” Hollings talks about what’s right and wrong with Washington and his book Making Government Work. Watch online(originally aired: July 25, 2008).
R&E Correspondent Betty Rollin provides a behind-the-scenes look at how dual marriage celebrations of a Hindu-Sikh interfaith couple helps honor each of their families’ different religious traditions. Watch the report here. Originally aired 7/25/2008
Watch a conversation with David Chang, chef/owner of New York’s most competitive restaurant reservation: Momofuku Ko.
Watch the interview, aired 7/22/2008:
