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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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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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.

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Do No Harm | Independent Lens

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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.

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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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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

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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01:36 Big Cats Filming Team Reunites in Okavango Delta

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02:55 The Largest Pride of Lions in the World

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07:37 Pobe the Cheetah and her cubs

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10:59 At Night, Lions Fight Over a Meal

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17:28 Lion Confronts a Leopard in a Tree

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21:16 Zebra and Lions are a threat to Cheetahs

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26:24 Xudum the Leopard Finds a Meal

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35:50 A new leopard named Lediba has two cubs

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

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41:19 Lions hunt Zebra at night

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45:30 Young Cheetahs growing up

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48:18 Lion family shares a meal

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Hungry and on the move, Xudum pride mothers stumble upon an unexpected opportunity...a leopard with its fresh kill high in a tree. With rare determination and surprising agility, the lionesses use their uncommon tree-climbing abilities to go after the leopard, forcing it to abandon its meal. But victory comes with tension the first lioness to reach the kill, isn’t ready to share with the rest of the pride moms and cubs.

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When three children die of leukemia in a rural Mexican community, two mothers partner with a hydrogeologist to investigate their water supply. The discovery of dangerous radioactivity leads to community backlash and government denial. As they uncover how industrial farming is tapping ancient, contaminated aquifers, their fight for justice shows the personal cost of exposing environmental threats.

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The Age of Water | POV

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After losing everything, Desiree Wood takes a second lease on life as a long-haul trucker. While she struggles to balance life on the road with her ambitions as the head of a driver-led movement run from the cab of her truck, Desiree and her sisterhood of truckers rally against the crushing forces of an industry that is indifferent to their survival.

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Driver | POV

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In this episode of Civics Made Easy, Ben Sheehan explores America’s civic knowledge gap and why so many adults and students struggle to understand how our government works. Through conversations with civics education experts and a look at post-WWII civic engagement, he highlights why government literacy matters—and shares practical steps anyone can take to become a more informed and engaged citizen.

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Shane Smith and the Saints perform “All I See Is You” with passion and precision. Their soaring harmonies and evocative storytelling draw listeners into the heart of the song, while exemplary musicianship adds depth and energy. The result is a captivating performance that lingers long after the final note.

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