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The Climate Paradox: Why New York City Is Greener Than You Think - October 8, 2026 - PBS

Many people see New York City as an environmental problem. Experts argue the opposite: New Yorkers use less energy, drive less, and have smaller carbon footprints than most Americans. But as Superstorm Sandy revealed, coastal cities like NYC may face some of climate change's greatest dangers.

This excerpt comes from "The Future of Cities" and installment of "New York: A Documentary Film". Follow New York’s stunning transformation in the decades since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. As the city reckons with multiple major crises, including financial collapse, Superstorm Sandy, and a devastating pandemic, it defies the predictions of doomsayers and rebuilds—emerging each time more resilient.

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NEW YORK: A DOCUMENTARY FILM

Explore the story of New York from the end of the 20th century through the first quarter of the 21st—one of the most dramatic, demanding and transformational periods in the city’s history. In this two-part follow-up to the landmark 8-part NEW YORK: A DOCUMENTARY FILM, witness an epic portrait of America’s largest city through decades of challenge, growth and change. WATCH: https://www.pbs.org/show/new-york-a-documentary-film/

The Colosseum’s Rise and Fall | Full Episode | Secrets of the Dead - October 6, 2026 - PBS

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The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology. It exhibited Rome’s vast wealth and power. Roman leaders spread the Colosseum’s design throughout the Empire, and it helped them conquer the ancient world. But just as the structure embodied Rome’s power, so too did it contribute to the Empire’s downfall.

The Rise and Fall of the Colosseum | Secrets of the Dead

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Secrets of the Dead

Part detective story, part true-life drama, @secretsofthedead unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.

Jeff Tweedy Performs "Enough" | The Caverns Sessions - October 5, 2026 - PBS

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Jeff Tweedy performs his song "Enough," live in-front of a audience deep inside an underground amphitheater for The Caverns Sessions. The song comes from Tweedy's fifth solo studio album Twilight Override, released in 2025.

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The Caverns Sessions

A live music series taped deep within The Caverns, an underground amphitheater in the Tennessee mountains. This 16-time EMMY winning "musical adventure" proudly features established & emerging artists across a broad spectrum of genres. Watch full episodes: https://to.pbs.org/46SUKWZ

Jon Gabrus Is Having a Midlife Crisis | The Drawing Room with Mo Welch - October 2, 2026 - PBS

Comedian Jon Gabrus is in the middle of a midlife crisis. He and Mo sketch each other while covering Long Island's South Shore, rugby, lifeguarding, and SNL. Plus: the tooth fairy has some explaining to do.

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The Drawing Room with Mo Welch

What happens when interviews become art projects? Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch invites notable guests to join her at the easel, turning conversations into creative collaborations. This non-traditional PBS series puts Mo’s full talents on display, blending humor, vulnerability, and artistry as she and her guest draw each other out—literally and figuratively.

Carlos Vives Sings His Hit "Robarte Un Beso" | Austin City Limits - October 1, 2026 - PBS

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Feel the love in this live performance of "Robarte un Beso" from Colombian singer-songwriter Carlos Vives and his band La Provincia on Austin City Limits. The Latin Grammy winner brings his signature vallenato sound to the ACL stage. Full episode streaming now on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/carlos-vives-y-la-provincia-zhexes/

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A monument to music, @AustinCityLimitsTV has showcased iconic performances from legends and innovators in every genre of popular song for a remarkable five decades. The series is the inspiration for the popular Austin City Limits Music Festival and has earned countless accolades for its quality presentation of live music performances, including a Peabody Award, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame designation and it remains the only TV series awarded the National Medal of Arts.

Diving to Antarctica's Seafloor in a Tiny Sub - September 30, 2026 - PBS

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Explore Antarctica's deep sea in a submersible with scientists studying fragile ecosystems, glass sponges, octopuses & ancient coral.

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Ages of Ice

A story of scientific daring and discovery, grit, and human endeavor, where unlocking the mysteries of our icy worlds is key to unlocking the forces that drive our planet. The three-part documentary series narrated by acclaimed Scottish actor David Tennant, is a high-stakes journey into the planet's frozen wilderness, revealing the extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rapidly changing ecosystems of Earth's polar regions.

How Jack Maple Revolutionized Policing in New York - September 29, 2026 - PBS

How did New York City go from nearly 2,000 murders a year to just over 600?

The answer begins with an unlikely figure: Jack Maple, a bowtie-wearing subway cop who helped revolutionize policing with the then-radical idea to use real-time crime data and put police where they were needed most.

His creation, CompStat, transformed the NYPD and helped drive a staggering decline in crime. But policing was only part of the story: economic changes, demographics, immigration, the decline of the crack epidemic, and community action all played a role, as well.

This is the story of how New York changed — even as the causes of that transformation remain fiercely debated.

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Inside Hannibal, Missouri: Where Mark Twain's Legacy Lives On - September 28, 2026 - PBS

Nearly 50 years ago, Captain Steve Terry was a young man seeking his life’s purpose. That’s when he discovered a love for piloting the Mississippi River in Hannibal, Missouri. Here, in Mark Twain’s hometown, he shares his knowledge of one of the world’s largest waterways. Now, Captain Steve is looking toward the future by training his grandson, Colton, to take over his piloting duties.

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Capturing America - The Carol Highsmith Story

For more than 40 years, Carol Highsmith wakes up every single day with one mission: to document every nook and cranny of the United States, from its majestic mountains and quirky roadside attractions to its most unforgettable characters, known and unknown.

This Ballet Performance Is Really About Never Feeling Satisfied - September 25, 2026 - PBS

Choreographer Jainil Mehta brings his piece "Burning Bread(s)" to life with Joffrey Academy dancers in this electric performance clip from Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement.

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Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement

Witness five rising choreographers creating world premieres for The Joffrey Ballet’s Winning Works. Under intense pressure, these artists from diverse backgrounds transform their personal stories into bold choreography, shaping ballet’s future.

Carlos Vives Performs "La Bicicleta" | Austin City Limits - September 24, 2026 - PBS

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Colombian singer-songwriter Carlos Vives and his band La Provincia perform "La Bicicleta" live on Austin City Limits. The Latin Grammy winner brings his signature vallenato sound to the ACL stage. Full episode streaming now on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/carlos-vives-y-la-provincia-zhexes/

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Inside One of NASA's Riskiest Arctic Missions - September 23, 2026 - PBS

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Flying over the Arctic Ocean, NASA researchers battle brutal crosswinds in aircraft loaded with cutting-edge instruments. Their mission: to unravel how sea ice and clouds interact. Some clouds trap heat, hastening the melt. Others reflect sunlight, slowing it down. To make sense of sea ice’s rapid decline, they skim dangerously low across the ice edge, decoding the data that will help predict the Arctic’s future.

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Demi Adejuyigbe's Parents Want to Know: Is He Funny? - September 18, 2026 - PBS

Comedian Demi Adejuyigbe joins Mo at the easel and gets into his parents' bafflement over his career choice, the anxiety behind the jokes, and his belief that AI will never hack real creativity.

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The Drawing Room with Mo Welch

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Can This End Addiction for Good? - September 17, 2026 - PBS

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In West Virginia, one of the states hardest hit by the addiction crisis, neurosurgeon Ali Rezai is pioneering a new, non-invasive approach to treating addiction. Using highly focused beams of ultrasound, his team at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute targets the specific regions of the brain hijacked by compulsive behavior. This modulates neural circuits without surgery, without drugs, and without a single incision. Patients who have struggled with addiction for decades — including opiods, methamphetamine, and binge eating — describe striking results.

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Resolve to Solve with Miles O'Brien

Miles O'Brien travels the globe searching for solutions to climate, water, and health crises. From building sea curtains in Antarctica to restoring wildlife in Argentina, the answers are closer than we think thanks to people with a “Resolve to Solve.”

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