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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

Tree-Climbing Lioness Steals Leopard’s Kill | Big Cats 24/7 - September 9, 2025 - PBS

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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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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.

Contaminated Water in Rural Mexico Sparks Struggle for Justice | Full Documentary | POV | PBS - September 8, 2025 - PBS

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.

The Age of Water | POV

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Women Behind the Wheel of America's Big Rig Trucks | Full Documentary | POV | PBS - September 5, 2025 - PBS

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.

Driver | POV

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Why Do So Many Americans Not Know How Their Government Works? | Civics Made Easy - September 4, 2025 - PBS

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” | Colorado Soundstage - September 3, 2025 - PBS

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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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Child Care Providers on the Frontlines of Change | MAKE A CIRCLE | Full Documentary - September 2, 2025 - PBS

MAKE A CIRCLE follows a group of early educators who are determined to change a child care system where parents can’t afford to pay and teachers can’t afford to stay. Capturing the magic they create in the classroom, the struggles they endure at home, and their tireless efforts to elevate their profession, MAKE A CIRCLE is a promising blueprint for an early education system that benefits everyone.

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From an award-winning filmmaking team, MAKE A CIRCLE follows a group of child care providers who are determined to change how society values the education of its youngest citizens. With a mix of humor, outrage, and passion, MAKE A CIRCLE captures the unfolding stories of Patricia, a leader of a new union for child care providers, as she fights on behalf of a largely immigrant workforce; Charlotte, another union member who tirelessly lifts up the low-income families in her care; and Anne, the director of a large preschool, who finds novel ways to value and support her teachers when jobs at Starbucks are offering higher pay. Within their stories are interludes that offer a cinematic glimpse into the unique, imaginative world of the young children in their care. The film culminates as thousands of child care union members march on their state capitol demanding better working conditions, just as their contract is set to expire. Weaving together the magic they create in the classroom, the struggles they endure at home, and their unwavering activism for their profession, MAKE A CIRCLE is a moving portrait of life as an early childhood educator and a promising blueprint for fixing our broken child care system.

Photographing Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs in the Okavango Delta | Big Cats 24/7 | Full Episode - September 1, 2025 - PBS

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The Big Cats 24/7 team begins a six-month expedition following lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta. A huge wildfire threatens the big cats and the team.

Episode One | Season One | Big Cats 24/7

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Big Cats 24/7

Wildlife Cinematographers Gordon Buchanan, Vianet Djenguet and Anna Dimitriadis join forces with the Natural History Film Unit, Botswana led by Brad Bestelink and his local camera team. Following individual lions, cheetahs and leopards for six months, over two extreme seasons, this documentary shows their battle to survive in an increasingly challenging world. From unprecedented wildfire to flood and extreme drought, the cats and camera crew are tested to their limits. A revolution in low light camera technology means the series showcases previously unseen behavior at night; cutting-edge drones keep track of the big cat’s movements like never before, and combining the raw endeavor of an expedition with premium natural history footage gives the show a contemporary new approach.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:00 Wildlife Filmmakers meet the Xudum Lion Pride in Botswana's Okavango Delta

08:48 Tracking Cheetahs

13:40 Following African Big Cats at Night

20:19 A Bull Elephant Enters Film Camp!

21:33 Lions Steal a Leopard's Food from a Tree

26:00 Lion Cubs and Lion Motherhood

28:48 A male Cheetah scent marks

32:16 Hungry Lions Hunt at Night

38:20 Lions Hunt Zeebra in the Daytime

43:10 Xudum the Leopard

47:30 Troop of baboons scare off a cheetah

50:44 Seasonal wildfires

54:07 Credits

Big Head Todd and the Monsters perform “Bittersweet” | Colorado Soundstage - August 27, 2025 - PBS

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In this standout performance from their episode of Colorado Soundstage, Big Head Todd and the Monsters revisit their iconic hit “Bittersweet” with warmth, precision, and passion. Todd Park Mohr’s distinctive voice perfectly synchronizes with the band’s rich, textured sound, creating a rendition that feels both timeless and freshly alive for new and longtime fans alike.

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Family Living Off Grid Must Adapt After Tragedy | Full Documentary | POV | PBS - August 25, 2025 - PBS

On a small farm in Norway, the Paynes strive to be wild and free. They are self-sufficient, practice home-schooling, and foster a close family dynamic in harmony with nature. But when tragedy strikes, they must adapt to the demands of modern society. Filmmaker Silje Evensmo Jacobsen captures an intimate portrait of love, life, and growing up.

A New Kind of Wilderness | POV

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Islam’s Greatest Stories of Love | Full Documentary | PBS - August 22, 2025 - PBS

A young woman devastated by the loss of her father seeks solace from five of Islam's greatest love stories, which unravel the mysteries of the Taj Mahal, reveal an unsung hero in Malcolm X's life, and show how love can change the world.

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Islam's Greatest Stories of Love

An extraordinary exploration of love's boundless power to heal, inspire, and transform. At the heart of the film is Ariella, a brilliant young Muslim scholar whose life is upended by the tragic loss of her father. Shattered but determined, she embarks on a bold journey to uncover answers to life's most profound questions: What is love? Can it endure across time and adversity? And how do we rebuild after losing it? Along the way, Ariella is captivated by five astonishing tales from the Islamic tradition — stories that redefine love's meaning.

She delves into an epic poem of star-crossed love as tragic as Romeo and Juliet and unravels the mysteries of the Taj Mahal. She discovers a largely unknown story about how family love shaped Malcolm X and finds empowerment in the remarkable partnership of the Prophet Muhammad and his wife Khadija. Woven through these rich narratives is Ariella’s own quest to rediscover faith, hope, and the courage to love again. With breathtaking storytelling and universal resonance, Islam’s Greatest Stories of Love invites viewers on a journey as unforgettable as the stories it unveils, reminding us that love is not just an emotion; it is a force.

Who Has the Right to Vote in America? | Civics Made Easy - August 21, 2025 - PBS

In this episode of Civics Made Easy, Ben Sheehan uncovers the surprising – and often overlooked – true history of voting rights in America. From the founding era to Reconstruction to Civil Rights to today, this is the story that may not have been fully taught in school. Case in point: Americans don’t actually have a constitutional right to vote for president…

Whether you're a history nerd, a civic junkie, or just curious about how our democracy evolved, this deep dive will challenge what you thought you knew.

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