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Can Rainwater Lagoons Fight Drought in Peru? | Sacred Planet - September 24, 2025 - PBS

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In Peru's Ayacucho region, communities face long dry seasons that threaten farming and daily life. Engineer Magdalena Machaca Mendieta from Quispillacta, shares how she builds lagoons to harvest and store rainwater, providing a vital water source for farmers and families during periods of drought.

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Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan

A four-hour series presented by environmental journalist, Gulnaz Khan. Truly cinematic in its approach, the series was filmed in Africa (Mauritania, Senegal and Ethiopia), Japan, Colombia and Peru, and is a deeply personal and often troubling examination of how climate change is impacting some of the most hallowed places on the planet. At the same time, it’s also a powerful account of how faith leaders worldwide are seeking to mitigate the worst consequences of the climate crisis by drawing on indigenous knowledge, practices and beliefs.

How Opioid Addiction And Recovery Changed a Milwaukee Mother’s Life | PBS Short Docs - September 23, 2025 - PBS

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Milwaukee mother Tahira transformed her life after overcoming a debilitating opioid addiction. In a candid beauty shop conversation with her daughter, she reveals her trauma, her pain, and her path to healing through opening Samad’s House, a haven for women like herself.

Coming Home | Independent Lens

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The Lawyer Fighting Big Pharma in the Opioid War | Full Documentary | POV | PBS - September 22, 2025 - PBS

With his hometown ravaged by the opioid epidemic, attorney Paul Farrell Jr. takes on pharmaceutical giants to secure funds for recovery efforts. When his innovative legal strategy catches national attention, the case transforms into America’s largest civil litigation. As stakes escalate, Farrell fights for justice—not just for his community, but for a nation in crisis.

The Bitter Pill | POV

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POV (a cinema term for “point of view”) is television’s longest-running showcase for independent nonfiction films. POV premieres 14-16 of the best, boldest and most innovative programs every year on PBS. Since 1988, POV has presented over 500 films to public television audiences across the country. POV films are known for their intimacy, their unforgettable storytelling and their timeliness, putting a human face on contemporary social issues.

The Hidden Struggles Teenage Caregivers Face | Caregiving - September 20, 2025 - PBS

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Rhode Island is the only state that surveys its public school students to determine which ones have caregiving responsibilities. At the Apprenticeship Exploration School, educators work one-on-one with student caregivers to help them balance school and family care. Hear from a recent high school graduate and his principal about the challenges of late-night work, exhaustion, and missed school days and the support that helped him graduate, complete job training, and better provide for his family.

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Caregiving is a production of Lea Pictures and @WETANationalProductions Washington, D.C., in association with Ark Media. For Ark Media, Chris Durrance serves as Director and Senior Producer; Barak Goodman is Series Producer; and Ruth Fertig is Producer. Executive Producers for Lea Pictures are Bradley Cooper and Weston Middleton. Executive Producers for WETA are John F. Wilson and Tom Chiodo. Producer for WETA is Kate Kelly. Production is managed for WETA by Jim Corbley. Consulting Producer is Paul Irving.

National outreach and engagement partners for Caregiving include Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers; Grantmakers In Aging; Milken Institute | Future of Aging; Global Coalition on Aging; Wallis Annenberg GenSpace; Elizabeth Dole Foundation; National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation; National Minority Health Association; Fred Rogers Productions; Caregiver Action Network; The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care; American Association of Caregiving Youth; Caring Across Generations; SHRM and SHRM Foundation; National Alliance for Caregiving; Lutheran Services in America; Center to Advance Palliative Care; PEOPLE; and Forbes.com.

Cheetah Mom Confronts Leopard Under Cover of Darkness | Big Cats 24/7 - September 19, 2025 - PBS

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Under the cover of night, a cheetah mom and her two cubs face a dangerous threat. As they settle in to feed, an unwelcome visitor arrives - a powerful male leopard that is intent on stealing their hard-won meal. But the cheetah mom’s instincts as a mother come first and she bravely risks everything to draw the leopard away, ensuring her cubs retreat to safety, even though the family loses their dinner.

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Big Cats 24/7

Season Two sees the return of a familiar cast of human and big cat characters. The expert team of cinematographers — Gordon Buchanan, Anna Dimitriadis, Brad Bestelink, Sets Nthomiwa, Rea Schulte to Brinke, Greg Hartman and Tristen Woodward — live and work together from the Natural History Film Unit, Botswana’s remote film camp in the heart of big cat territory. Together, they follow the twists and turns in the lives of key, named big cats, introduced in Season One. Across five vital months, cats — and humans — battle punishing seasonal change, from flood to extreme drought. Over brutal terrain, in searing temperatures and through day and night, the team keeps its cameras rolling 24/7 to capture unparalleled, unseen animal behavior. State-of-the-art thermal cameras, and the latest in drone technology, mean the team can film the cats from the ground, the air and, uniquely, through the night, revealing yet more brand-new insights into their lives.

Filibuster 101: How One Senator Can Stop Everything | Civics Made Easy - September 18, 2025 - PBS

Why do most bills need 60 votes to pass the Senate? Ben Sheehan explains the filibuster’s history, evolution, rules, and potential reforms. Is the filibuster a tool of bipartisan compromise or just a partisan obstruction tactic? Also, if the filibuster isn’t mentioned in the Constitution or set by federal law, how’d we get it in the first place? And what would America’s founders think about it?

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Hosted by Ben Sheehan, breaks down the complex world of American government and civic participation. Each episode transforms intricate concepts into clear, digestible lessons, equipping viewers with the essential knowledge to actively participate in their democracy. Designed to empower and inform, the series makes understanding civics both accessible and engaging for all.

Trampled by Turtles performs “Wait So Long” | Colorado Sound Stage - September 17, 2025 - PBS

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From their episode of Colorado Soundstage, Trampled by Turtles deliver a blistering performance of “Wait So Long.” The song comes from the band's fifth album "Palomino", which was released in April of 2010.

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A Woman’s 17-Year Journey from Addiction to Recovery | PBS Short Docs - September 16, 2025 - PBS

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Raina spent 17 years battling her heroin addiction before learning that compassion was a far better teacher than punishment. She found her path to healing through alternative approaches. In this installation of The Opioid Trilogy, we witness Raina’s journey from isolation to recovery.

Do No Harm | Independent Lens

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Russian Mom Exposes Pollution Scandal & Cover-Up | Full Documentary | POV - September 15, 2025 - PBS

In a remote Siberian coal mining city, residents discover deadly gases seeping from an abandoned mine into their homes. Local journalist Natalia Zubkova begins investigating, but her viral reporting triggers an aggressive government cover-up. Facing mounting pressure from authorities, she risks everything to expose an environmental catastrophe that threatens her entire community.

Black Snow | POV

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A Healing Space for People Experiencing Homelessness | Caregiving - September 13, 2025 - PBS

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At a respite center in Phoenix, AZ, dedicated staff and patients share powerful stories of healing and hope. Discover how Circle the City serves individuals facing homelessness who often fall through the cracks of the healthcare system. This inspiring look inside shows how a stable environment and human connection can transform lives and help those facing homelessness move forward in their lives.

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Can Colombia’s Ancient Arhuaco Wisdom Help Save the Environment? | Sacred Planet - September 12, 2025 - PBS

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Discover the spiritual wisdom of Colombia’s Arhuaco community of Kutunsama and explore their deep connection to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, which they consider "The Heart of the World." They view themselves as the Older Brothers of humanity, entrusted with maintaining the environmental and spiritual balance of the planet. Explore how ancient indigenous wisdom can inspire modern ways of caring for our planet.

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Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan

A four-hour series presented by environmental journalist, Gulnaz Khan. Truly cinematic in its approach, the series was filmed in Africa (Mauritania, Senegal and Ethiopia), Japan, Colombia and Peru, and is a deeply personal and often troubling examination of how climate change is impacting some of the most hallowed places on the planet. At the same time, it’s also a powerful account of how faith leaders worldwide are seeking to mitigate the worst consequences of the climate crisis by drawing on indigenous knowledge, practices and beliefs.

Elephant Revival performs “RogueRiver” | Colorado Soundstage - September 11, 2025 - PBS

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In this spellbinding clip from their episode of Colorado Soundstage, Elephant Revival performs “Rogue River” with a blend of folk, bluegrass, and the mystical. Haunting harmonies weave through delicate yet profound instrumentation, evoking the beauty and wild spirit of nature. The performance captures the band’s signature artistry and transports listeners to another world.

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Africa's Big Cats Hunt in Okavango Dry Season | Full Episode | Big Cats 24/7 | PBS - September 10, 2025 - PBS

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After six months away, the "Big Cats 24/7" photography team returns to the Okavango Delta to film Africa's lions, leopards and cheetahs. In the dry season, with older cubs to feed, the lionesses must hunt around the clock. Leopardess Xudum moves away, so the team focuses on new leopard mum Lediba. Pobe the cheetah returns with two cubs of her own.

The Rogue Boys | Season Two | Big Cats 24/7

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Big Cats 24/7

Season Two sees the return of a familiar cast of human and big cat characters. The expert team of cinematographers — Gordon Buchanan, Anna Dimitriadis, Brad Bestelink, Sets Nthomiwa, Rea Schulte to Brinke, Greg Hartman and Tristen Woodward — live and work together from the Natural History Film Unit, Botswana’s remote film camp in the heart of big cat territory. Together, they follow the twists and turns in the lives of key, named big cats, introduced in Season One. Across five vital months, cats — and humans — battle punishing seasonal change, from flood to extreme drought. Over brutal terrain, in searing temperatures and through day and night, the team keeps its cameras rolling 24/7 to capture unparalleled, unseen animal behavior. State-of-the-art thermal cameras, and the latest in drone technology, mean the team can film the cats from the ground, the air and, uniquely, through the night, revealing yet more brand-new insights into their lives.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:36 Big Cats Filming Team Reunites in Okavango Delta

02:55 The Largest Pride of Lions in the World

07:37 Pobe the Cheetah and her cubs

10:59 At Night, Lions Fight Over a Meal

17:28 Lion Confronts a Leopard in a Tree

21:16 Zebra and Lions are a threat to Cheetahs

26:24 Xudum the Leopard Finds a Meal

29:51 Cheetahs are most vulnerable to predators at night

33:07 Cheetah family encounters a rogue male

35:50 A new leopard named Lediba has two cubs

38:13 Night camera traps reveal lions in the film camp!

41:19 Lions hunt Zebra at night

45:30 Young Cheetahs growing up

48:18 Lion family shares a meal

51:00 Intruder male Lions

53:10 Credits