Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and set to step down from that position next month. Over nearly two decades, he has become one of the most consequential and powerful senators in history. Geoff Bennett sat down with Michael Tackett, author of "The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America and Lost His Party." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

From JFK's assassination to the Son of Sam, Jimmy Breslin covered major events of the 20th century as a columnist for the New York Daily News. His plainspoken approach captured the country's attention, offering readers a poetic, and blunt, perspective on the issues that mattered most. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Richard Esposito, author of "Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Detroit has been in the headlines during this campaign with Donald Trump comparing the city to "a developing nation." But Detroit is also known for its creativity. One couple is using the arts to transform an entire neighborhood, emphasizing possibility. Special correspondent Megan Thompson visited "Little Village" to see its big plans. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Detroit has been in the headlines during this campaign with Donald Trump comparing the city to "a developing nation." But Detroit is also known for its creativity. One couple is using the arts to transform an entire neighborhood, emphasizing possibility. Special correspondent Megan Thompson visited "Little Village" to see its big plans. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"For Dear Life" is the first exhibition to survey the themes of illness and disability in American art from the mid-20th century to the COVID pandemic. It's part of PST Art, an enormous collaboration of Southern California arts institutions around the theme of art and science. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited the exhibition for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted tens of millions of people, including Russians who have Ukrainian relatives. A Russian artist's life took a dramatic turn after the war broke out in 2022. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Pharrell Williams is a hitmaker for himself and a string of other stars. Now his story is being told on film with Lego bricks. It's certainly not your usual approach to documentary filmmaking, but it's the latest from one of today's leading documentary filmmakers, Morgan Neville. Jeffrey Brown discussed more with Neville for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Inside the whimsical world of author Sandra Boynton Blurb: If there's a toddler in your life, chances are you know the name Sandra Boynton. Reading her board books to little ones at bedtime is part of the nightly ritual in homes across America. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang visited Boynton on her farm in Connecticut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In 2011, some 60 art institutions in Southern California got together to create a region-wide art collaboration called Pacific Standard Time. PST Art, as it is now known, is on its third iteration and is an enormous undertaking, the largest art event in the nation this fall. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown sampled some of it for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In 2021, the football team at the California School for the Deaf made it to the state championship but suffered a disappointing loss. In 2022 and 2023, they made it back and won. A new book chronicles that run and the abilities that make these players formidable on the field. Stephanie Sy has a look for our reporting on the intersection of art and health and our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In a world dominated by digital technology, a growing number of people are embracing a decidedly analog device: the typewriter. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a major endorsement from Liz Cheney and the latest in the Trump election interference case. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new Netflix documentary shares a slice of southern Texas life as a high school mariachi band makes its way to the state championship. "Going Varsity in Mariachi" shows the journey of musicians from the Rio Grande Valley as they compete and connect via the traditional Mexican folk music. Amna Nawaz spoke with co-director Alejandra Vasquez for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

He's the richest person in the world, but also one of the most controversial and increasingly engaged in polarizing political debates. A new book details the tumultuous leadership of Elon Musk and his approach to owning X. Ali Rogin spoke with Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, authors of "Character Limit." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ximena Abogabir is the co-founder of a Chilean organization dedicated to changing attitudes about aging. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on empowering people to live their best lives. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The new novel, "Colored Television" uses fiction and satire to spotlight sensitive and often difficult realities in American life. Jeffrey Brown discussed that with author Danzy Senna for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hillary Clinton's career in politics and public service spans more than 50 years. In her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love and Liberty," Clinton looks back on treasured moments in the White House, life since the 2016 election and America's role on the world stage. Amna Nawaz sat down with Clinton to discuss this and more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

One of the global problems addressed at the U.N. General Assembly is the climate crisis. Multiple wars and other geopolitical tensions have cast a particularly sobering shadow over whether nations can meet meaningful pledges. The new book, "What If We Get It Right?" offers a more optimistic conversation about what individuals can do. Amna Nawaz spoke with author Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Emmett Till's murder is one of the most harrowing events in American history. Till was 14 in 1955 when he was killed after a white woman accused him of making an advance toward her. Mississippi author Wright Thompson has a fresh account of the conspiring forces behind Till's murder. Geoff Bennett sat down with Thompson to discuss his book, "The Barn: The Secret History of A Murder In Mississippi." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

One of rock and roll's greatest songwriters is out with a brand new album. It's Nick Lowe's first full-length effort in nearly a dozen years and debuted as number one on the Billboard charts in the Americana/folk category. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Stephen Colbert has been making America laugh for decades. His wife, Evie McGee Colbert, has often gotten a mention and makes regular cameos on "The Late Show." The couple is sharing what makes their partnership work, especially in the kitchen, with their new cookbook, "Does This Taste Funny?" Amna Nawaz sat down with them to talk food, family and politics for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For many years, nature and wildlife photographers have been disproportionately male. But a young girl in India is helping change that stereotype. Ali Rogin speaks with Shreyovi Mehta about her journey and her future aspirations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Over her decades-long career, Connie Chung covered everything from the Watergate scandal to conflict overseas, landing sought-after exclusive interviews along the way. Her new memoir, "Connie," paints a fuller picture of what actually unfolded behind the scenes. Amna Nawaz sat down with the iconic journalist for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Civil rights attorney Maya Wiley grew up in a household that prioritized activism. Her parents' influence set her on a path to a lifetime of advocacy work, but sometimes left her wondering how best to fulfill the family legacy on her own terms. Wiley sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss her new memoir, "Remember, You Are a Wiley." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Lindsey Hilsum is an award-winning correspondent with Britain's Channel 4 News who has contributed to the News Hour with reports from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and more. Her new book, "I Brought the War with Me," marries her life as a war correspondent with poetry. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant discussed more with Hilsum for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs was indicted on multiple charges including sex trafficking, sexual assault, violence and racketeering. The government's charges describe a gruesome pattern of abuse, accusing Combs of using his extensive music and business empire as a criminal outfit. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Sidney Madden. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Dr. Francis Collins has been at the forefront of the world's most advanced biomedical research. He led the Human Genome Project and was the longest-serving director of the National Institutes of Health. He is drawing on his career to focus on what he sees as the core pillars of wisdom during a time of deep polarization. Geoff Bennett sat down with Collins to discuss his book, "The Road to Wisdom." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

By 2100, scientists project sea levels around parts of Florida will rise between two and eight feet. The majority of Miami-Dade County is just six feet or less above the ocean today. One local artist is doing what he can to sound the alarm. Jeffrey Brown reports from Miami for our coverage on art and climate change and our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A popular online geography game is taking players around the globe, one Google Street View image at a time. John Yang speaks with Trevor Rainbolt, perhaps the game's most famous player, for a look inside the world of GeoGuessr. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Artist and designer Beau McCall has made his mark on the art world one button at a time. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes us through the first-ever retrospective covering his near-40-year career. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For decades, producer Dan Slepian has spearheaded documentaries, podcasts and investigative reports for Dateline NBC. In 2002, a chance conversation propelled him to start probing wrongful convictions, work that led to a Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast 20 years later. Slepian joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his new book, "The Sing Sing Files," and why the issue continues to fuel his work. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Beauty and rebirth in decay. It's a vision of urban exploration, restoration and development now underway across northwestern Indiana. Jeffrey Brown reports from Gary, Indiana, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

There are a lot of paths young musicians can take to produce their first album. But few, if any, have taken one like Jon Muq. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

At Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory, scientists have spent years studying kindness, connection and empathy. But those can all seem in short supply at a time of deep divisions. But the head of that lab offers a data-driven reason to be hopeful about each other and the future. Amna Nawaz spoke with Jamil Zaki about his latest book, "Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The ancient Native tradition of weaving baskets is now grabbing the attention of the contemporary art world. Jeffrey Brown visited one artist who is taking the form in new directions. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Last year, Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son in South Carolina in a case that gripped many across the country. The new book, "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty," chronicles not just the murders, but a family that used violence to gain power for a century. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The relationship between fathers and daughters can play a crucial role in a young girl's life. But what if the fathers are behind bars? A new documentary, "Daughters," follows four girls and their fathers preparing for a daddy-daughter dance in the Washington, D.C. jail and how the event affects them in the years after. Directors Natalie Rae and Angela Patton join John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Since its founding in 2010, the Afghanistan National Institute of Music has provided unique music training to Afghan children. In 2013, the group made a triumphant visit to the U.S. This month, three years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, they returned amid a changed world. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. For more information visit anim-music.org. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Guitarist Mdou Moctar has been bringing a new kind of music to the world steeped in his cultural heritage. His latest album strikes a decidedly political chord in response to upheaval and a military coup in his home country of Niger. Special correspondent Christopher Booker caught up with Moctar on his tour through the U.S. for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Fifty years ago, a 26-year-old rural Maine school teacher wrote the horror novel "Carrie." That man, Stephen King, has gone on to write more than 60 books and many have been turned into such films as "The Shining" and "Shawshank Redemption." Jeffrey Brown spoke with King about his latest book, "You Like It Darker," and the long arc of his career. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Visitors to a new art installation in the Caribbean will need to take masks and oxygen tanks. "A World Adrift" is an underwater sculptural exhibition and the work of a British artist who wants to highlight the dangers of climate change for the West Indies. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports for our coverage on art and climate change and our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The legendary writer and activist James Baldwin would have turned 100 this month. He is best known for his novels and essays and as a moral voice addressing race, sexuality and the very fabric of American democracy. Jeffrey Brown looks at Baldwin's enduring legacy for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A former military base on the shores of Puget Sound is home to artists who have come together for the past 50 years to celebrate their craft and learn together. Special correspondent Cat Wise paid a visit for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new exhibition is looking at the traditional art form of scrimshaw through a wider context and contemporary lens. "The Wider World and Scrimshaw" at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts is telling the story through objects. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The two weeks of Olympic competition have brought us record-breaking athleticism on a global stage like no other. We take a look back at the iconic images that defined this year's Olympic games and talk to the photographers at Getty Images about what it was like to capture them. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It's a tasting menu at the highest possible level. The Copenhagen restaurant, NOMA, has helped transform the world of fine dining with a focus on hyperlocal foods prepared and presented with extraordinary care. Now, its co-owner and chef widens his view to explore ingredients that have changed the globe. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A year-long project by the nation's poet laureate focuses on the natural world and what's at stake due to climate change. Ada Limon's "You Are Here" exhibition will take her to National Parks around the country. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Limon for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our ongoing arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

From 2021 to 2022, Hong Kong experienced its biggest population drop since record-keeping began more than 60 years ago. Tens of thousands left because of strict COVID-19 policies and a crackdown on civil liberties by Beijing. Special correspondent Christopher Booker spent time with an American couple part of this exodus and reports on their journey for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

One of the Hollywood box office stars of the summer is a 94-year-old veteran of stage and screen in her very first starring role. In "Thelma," June Squibb plays the victim of an online scam who decides to take matters into her own hands. Squibb sat down with Jeffrey Brown to talk about aging on screen and in life. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A vibrant immigrant neighborhood is facing change and disruption amid a phenomenon known as "climate gentrification." An exhibition in Miami is documenting Little Haiti's resilience. Jeffrey Brown visited for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

From K-pop to skin care, South Korea has been at the cutting edge of cultural development internationally. As a new museum exhibition reveals, it didn't happen overnight. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A symphony orchestra at the Library of Congress commemorated NATO's 75th anniversary with an evening of music from its member countries. The songs symbolize hope and solidarity in trying times. Geoff Bennett has a look and a listen for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A first in the fashion world is putting a burgeoning sector on the map. A fashion show in Santa Fe, New Mexico, featured clothing created by Indigenous designers from the U.S. and Canada. Special correspondent Megan Thompson had a front-row seat for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Every year for 50 years, some 500,000 students from across the country have competed in National History Day, using arts to portray their researched stories. Jeffrey Brown spent a day with the finalists to see how they defined turning points in history. It's part of our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our ongoing arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

San Jose, in California's Silicon Valley, has pledged to go carbon neutral by 2030. To do this, leaders are enlisting help from an unlikely source, the arts sector, in a first-of-a-kind program in the country. Jeffrey Brown traveled there to see how artists can help a city meet its climate goals. It's part of our coverage on art and climate change for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Prominent musicians from George Gershwin and Miles Davis to John Lennon were also crossover artists in another medium. The Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is now on that list. He's combining his music and paint and fans are flocking to see his art. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Reality TV dominates television today. It's estimated that almost 80 percent of adult viewers watch reality TV shows. But how did we get here? Amna Nawaz spoke with Emily Nussbaum, author of the new book, "Cue the Sun!" that traces the rise of reality television and its broader impact on society. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This pride month, the city of Detroit plays host to a pioneering exhibition thought to be the first queer international art biennial. "I'll Be Your Mirror: Reflections of the Contemporary Queer," showcases more than 800 works from 170 artists from across the world. Special correspondent Christopher Booker has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

An artist, activist, community builder and teacher. LaToya Ruby Frazier's art-making ideas come together in her first retrospective exhibition. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our ongoing arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It's officially summer, which means it's a great time to go to the movies. This season had a slow box office start with "Furiosa" and "The Fall Guy'' underperforming expectations. Jeffrey Brown looks ahead with Aisha Harris of NPR and Mark Olson of the Los Angeles Times. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Whether you're on vacation at the beach or find yourself with a little more time for reading, summer is always a good time to pick up a new book. Jeffrey Brown has recommendations from two News Hour regulars for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier has been described as "like the Beatles for teenagers." Her popular books depict feelings and emotions young people may not want to talk about with adults, like adolescent anxiety, loneliness and embarrassment. John Yang sits down with Telgemeier to discuss her work and her legions of fans. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Dr. William Lynn Weaver, a renowned surgeon, helped integrate a Knoxville high school in 1964. Even in those difficult times, he felt safe and supported thanks to his father, Ted Weaver, who worked long hours as a janitor and chauffeur. In this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps, Dr. Weaver remembered his father's influence in this 2007 conversation with his daughter, Kimberly. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The legend of Bigfoot has captured the public's imagination for decades since news of purported sightings began spreading around the country. But a recently opened art exhibition in Oregon offers a new way of thinking about the mythical creature also known as Sasquatch. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In 2022, Steve McQueen, a British-born son of Caribbean immigrants, was knighted for his work as a filmmaker and artist, the two worlds in which he's achieved commercial and critical success. His latest work takes his art in yet a new direction. Jeffrey Brown spoke with McQueen for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When Stephen Sondheim died in 2021, he was remembered as one of musical theater's all-time greats, creator of such works as "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music." But one of his musicals, "Merrily We Roll Along," never achieved that success. Now it has. The show, actors and director, Maria Friedman, are all up for Tony Awards. Jeffrey Brown has more for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Actors, experts and community members are turning to a classic play to address contemporary trauma and tensions from the pandemic. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our new series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our ongoing arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It has been said that public art is a reflection of how we see the world and the artist's response to our time and place. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly introduces us to an artist who has often combined those concepts literally. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For decades, families who have had loved ones kidnapped overseas have often had to work with consultants to get their relatives freed. Negotiating with kidnappers, terrorists and hostile countries is a murky and secretive world. One of the leading hostage negotiators has stepped into the limelight and written a book about it all. Nick Schifrin spoke with Mickey Bergman about "In the Shadows." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The "Talking Pictures" art show in Hudson, New York, plays off the previous prolific career of Michael Lindsay-Hogg. He was at the creation of some of the biggest music moments of the 1960s and 70s. Famed director Peter Jackson has remastered Lindsay-Hogg's original "Let It Be" film for Disney+. Special correspondent Christopher Booker takes a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

There's a new, original voice in the world of poetry. Indigenous New Zealander Tayi Tibble's poems about what it means to be a young Māori woman have resonated with audiences far beyond her home in the Pacific. Jeffrey Brown met up with the acclaimed poet in New York City as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The end of the school year often means year-end concerts for student orchestras and choirs. For high school music educator Annie Ray, it's time to look back on a busy year that included a Grammy award and look ahead at her vision of what education should be. Ali Rogin sits down with Ray for the latest installment of our "Weekend Spotlight" series. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Anna May Wong was a pioneering actress considered to be the first major Asian American film star, despite the limits imposed by Hollywood's racism. As this year's Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month draws to a close, we bring you her story as part of our "Hidden Histories" series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In its early days, "Black Twitter'' became a driving force in defining pop culture, creating trending hashtags, unforgettable memes and sparking social justice movements. A Hulu docuseries looks at its history, impact and legacy. Amna Nawaz discussed "Black Twitter: A People's History" with director Prentice Penny. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS, and coverage of Race Matters. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

She's a novelist turned naturalist. New York Times best-selling author Amy Tan has turned her intense gaze to the world of birds and shared her private drawings and musings in a new book. Jeffrey Brown joined Tan at her Northern California home to discuss "The Backyard Bird Chronicles" for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Bill Maher is often a controversial figure in the world of politics and culture. He's positioned himself as the ultimate truth-teller who takes equal pleasure in punching at the left and the right. Maher is taking stock of his decades of commentary in his new book, "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You." Geoff Bennett sat down with Maher for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Some 50 years into her career and at almost 90-years-old, artist Lorraine O'Grady has her first-ever museum retrospective at Wellesley College's Davis Museum. If that sounds like an honor delayed, much of O'Grady's career has played out with a slow burn. She looks back at her long path into art world acceptance with Jared Bowen of GBH in Boston. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Japanese animation and comic books have exploded in popularity in the United States over the last few years. From floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to a win at this year's Oscars, the genre has seen an increasing amount of visibility in American culture. Ali Rogin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As college students wrap up the year, many reflect on what they learned in the classroom and what it means for their lives. At the University of Notre Dame, a popular course offering has very real-life implications. Special correspondent Mike Cerre takes a look for our reporting on the intersection of art and health, part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new book offers a firsthand look at the root causes and potential solutions to a critical issue plaguing communities across the country, violent crime. Dr. Rob Gore created a prevention program to keep young people from acts of violence. He sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss his book, "Treating Violence: An Emergency Room Doctor Takes on a Deadly American Epidemic." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

South Africa is celebrating 30 years since apartheid ended and Nelson Mandela became the nation's first Black president. In the U.S., a South African musical group is spreading Mandela's message of racial reconciliation and healing while reminding us that the fight for equality in both nations is far from over. Special correspondent Megan Thompson reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

They are two of the biggest names in hip hop, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and they're locked in a rap battle that's capturing global attention and having a big impact on the music industry. Amna Nawaz discussed this feud and its implications with Sidney Madden of NPR. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mary C. Murphy is a social psychologist and professor specializing in improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in educational and organizational settings. Her new book, "Cultures of Growth," explores the traits of individual and team success. Mary shares her Brief But Spectacular take on how we create cultures of growth. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"An Unfinished Love Story" is the story of the love of two people for one another and their country. The new book is by an author well-known to NewsHour audiences, Doris Kearns Goodwin. She spoke with Jeffrey Brown for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we bring you an icon of the community. Madhur Jaffrey first made Indian cuisine accessible to the West decades ago with her milestone cookbook, "An Invitation to Indian Cooking." This year marks 50 years since that book launched Madhur into the culinary stratosphere. She spoke with Amna Nawaz for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new book offers a new way to understand one of America's most important presidents. Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Edward O'Keefe to discuss, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President." It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday, we spoke with basketball star Brittney Griner about what it was like being detained by Russian authorities for ten months. In the second part of our interview, Amna Nawaz talks with Griner about her release from Russian custody, readjusting to life back in the U.S. and her new book "Coming Home." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

She went from being the center of attention on professional basketball courts to the center of a global power struggle. Two years after she was first detained in Russia, Brittney Griner is sharing new details about her time held captive and the fight to free her. Amna Nawaz met up with Griner to discuss that and her new book, "Coming Home." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The two million Vietnamese Americans in this country often find their stories still told through the lens of the Vietnam War. But at an art exhibit in Biloxi, Mississippi, a new generation is telling a different story about their lives today. William Brangham reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Eddie Glaude Jr. has a call to action for everyday Americans to reclaim their political destinies from the heroes of our past and present. He argues it's needed to secure a just and democratic future for America and makes the case in his new book, "We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For." Glaude joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Amid the ongoing trauma in Israel and Gaza, the Jerusalem Youth Chorus is trying to do what few others seem able to these days: see each other as people and enjoy each other through a love of music. Jeffrey Brown spent a day with the group composed of Israeli and Palestinian singers for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It's a Tiny Desk that's become a huge draw for some of the world's most famous musicians. Geoff Bennett spoke with the new host of the long-running NPR concert series about why this unique format continues to resonate with so many. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Data shows that global levels of the three main heat-trapping greenhouse gases -- carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide -- all reached record highs in 2023 for the second year in the row, and experts say there's no end in sight. But a new book, 'H Is for Hope,' says there is reason for hope in the fight against climate change. William Brangham speaks with its author, Elizabeth Kolbert. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Few musical acts have enjoyed the success and long run of the legendary band Bon Jovi. A revealing new documentary series on Hulu tracks the highs and lows of the Grammy Award-winning band's four decades together. Geoff Bennett spoke with frontman Jon Bon Jovi about "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Barbara Walters became an icon of the industry, rising through the ranks to become one of the country's first and most successful female television journalists. But her enormous professional success often came at great personal cost. It's the focus of a revealing new book, "The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters." Amna Nawaz discussed more with author Susan Page. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On August 12, 2022, Salman Rushdie, one of the world's best-known writers, was attacked and nearly killed by a young man with a knife. Rushdie has written of that harrowing day and all that's followed in a new book. He discussed it with Jeffrey Brown for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Creative Growth is an art center in Oakland that supports artists with disabilities. The center has artworks in museums across the country and plays a big part in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's new exhibition. Jeffrey Brown reports for our ongoing look at health and the arts for our CANVAS series. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The new film "Civil War" is stirring debate and provoking conversation about where a divided nation could lead. It topped the domestic box office this weekend with a nearly $26 million opening, the biggest ever for the independent production company A24. Jeffrey Brown spoke with director Alex Garland for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Sunday, hostage release and cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled, hundreds of displaced Palestinian families moved north along Gaza's coast, House Republicans renewed an effort to pass military aid for Israel, Sydney police gave an update on Saturday's deadly stabbing attack at a mall, and artist and author Faith Ringgold died at age 93. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Entrepreneur and author Derrick Fennell has been a flight attendant for more than 14 years. Many of his passengers know him for his in-flight poems reflecting on his time in the skies. Fennell shares one of his poems and his Brief But Spectacular take on the miracle of flight. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In the summer of 2022, historic flooding in eastern Kentucky washed away homes and entire communities, claiming more than 40 lives. It also devastated an important cultural hub for the larger region, Appalshop, home to a large archive of Appalachian history and culture. Jeffrey Brown first brought us Appalshop's story in 2018 and recently returned for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Narsiso Martinez is an artist whose work celebrates the vital and often invisible labor performed by farmworkers. Martinez's work is informed by his own experiences as a farmworker, spending summers picking produce in Washington state to support himself while studying at California State University, Long Beach. He gives his Brief But Spectacular take on painting the people who feed America. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Some people see older buildings as revered artifacts that have stood the test of time, but others see them as occupying sites that could be used for new development. That tension is currently playing out in Phoenix, Arizona, a city that's a rich source of one specific style of architecture. Ali Rogin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'' by Mark Twain is one of the cornerstones of American literature. "James," a new novel by Percival Everett, takes another look at the story and brings an unheard voice to the forefront. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Everett for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Joan Wicks is a sixth-grade humanities teacher in Los Angeles who helped her students rebound from COVID learning loss through her devotion and advocacy. The school was recently recognized with the California Distinguished Schools Award. Wicks shares her Brief But Spectacular take on inspiring a love of learning. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

One artist has taken popular designer handbags to a whole new level by transforming the accessories into artwork. Instead of his creations hanging on the wall, Kent Stetson decided to put them right in your hand. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For more than two decades, Vermont-based photographer Jim Westphalen has documented old farmhouses, barns, churches and homes that have fallen into disrepair -- he calls it "finding beauty in decay." His works are collected in a book and film, both titled "Vanish: Disappearing Icons of a Rural America." Westphalen shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the vanishing structures of rural America. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For our "Hidden Histories" series as Women's History Month draws to a close, Rhode Island PBS Weekly's Michelle San Miguel introduces us to Bennie Fleming, a 100-year-old woman who embodies what it means to live a life of service -- even when that service wasn't always welcome. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Beyoncé's highly-anticipated album that's deeply rooted in country music, "Cowboy Carter," just dropped. It's Beyoncé, it's big and it's venturing into an unexpected arena of music. "Cowboy Carter" also features some of country music's biggest stars. Jeffrey Brown discussed the album with Candace McDuffie of The Root. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The on-again, off-again diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba have made it more difficult for Cuban musicians to travel to the U.S. for this year's summer music festivals. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports from Havana for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After decades of covering war, traveling the world and being estranged from his family, journalist and author Rod Nordland was in New Delhi when he was struck by a grand mal seizure and given a diagnosis of incurable cancer. Nick Schifrin sat down with Nordland to talk about facing death and his discovery of a grace and love that he had never felt before. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

An estimated 505 million people will listen to podcasts in 2024, the most in the medium's short history. Since the term podcast was coined in 2004, the format has grown into a $25 billion industry. But the industry's expansion has also come with major growing pains. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Lenny Kravitz has been busy. He has a new single out Friday from his album set for release in May, an international tour planned for this summer and earlier this month, he earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Geoff Bennett spoke with Kravitz in Los Angeles and visited some of his old haunts. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new novel takes on art and personal history, using fiction to explore the lives of both the author and an important art world figure. "Anita de Monte Laughs Last" is a tale of two women a generation apart. Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Xochitl Gonzalez for our arts and canvas series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It was an art movement that helped create a new portrait and understanding of Black life in America. Now, The Harlem Renaissance is the subject of an exhibition at one of the country's leading museums, the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"Second Act" is a common term which, for some people, means loving your current career but wanting something new. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks at how a former White House lawyer, federal prosecutor and advisor to four presidents is now forging a musical path for our arts and culture series, Canvas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The 96th annual Academy Awards could be considered a milestone for women in film, with women filmmakers setting a record in the Best Picture category. But the past year also highlighted ongoing struggles in diversity, equal pay and equal opportunities for women in the industry. Rebecca Sun, senior editor of diversity and inclusion for The Hollywood Reporter, joins Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

With the 96th annual Academy Awards being held on Sunday, there is excitement surrounding the film "The Zone of Interest," with its remarkable soundscape evoking the worst of the Holocaust. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant visited Oscar-nominated sound designer Johnnie Burn at his studio, as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The novel, "Prophet Song," is a story mirroring today's headlines, with a country dissolving into political chaos, descending into violence, and one woman watching her family fall apart. Jeffrey Brown talks with Booker Prize-winning author Paul Lynch for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Austin, Texas theater company, Proyecto Teatro, aims to promote and preserve Latin American culture. Its latest project is helping redefine Latin American history. Journey Love Taylor of our Student Reporting Labs Academy shares the story as part of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This week, Beyoncé continued her reign at the top of the country charts. Last week she became the first Black woman to hit number one with her banjo-infused bop "Texas Hold 'Em." The song has brought a new audience to the genre and reminded music fans of country music's deep African and African American roots. Amna Nawaz has a closer look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As with universities around the country, some arts institutions have been roiled by tensions in the ongoing war in the Middle East. One controversy has unfolded at the Art Museum of Indiana University where an internationally prominent Palestinian American artist was scheduled to have her first American retrospective this month. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and canvas series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The rhythm of mariachi music is known worldwide and becoming even more so. Music teacher Susana Diaz-Lopez shares her insights on its growth and impact in the Austin area. From cultural connections to musical exploration, her students find their place in and out of school. Our Student Reporting Labs academy fellows produced this story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When the Taliban roared back to power in Afghanistan in 2021, education activist Pashtana Durrani had some 7,000 girls enrolled in her organization. The schools were shuttered and Pashtana was forced to flee. She's now living in exile in the U.S. and still working to educate girls back home. Amna Nawaz spoke with her about her remarkable story told in her new book, "Last to Eat, Last to Learn." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Giants in their fields of music and science are merging their knowledge to propel advancements in body and mind. A recent international gathering of researchers, therapists and artists took stock of what is known and what is yet to be discovered. Jeffrey Brown reports for our ongoing arts and health coverage on CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Film buffs will frequently cite "Citizen Kane" or "Gone with the Wind" as early classics. But a new exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts seeks to showcase lesser-known Black filmmakers and actors who have a rich history of their own. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In whatever he appears in, Paul Giamatti makes an impression, whether that's in films or television, or as lead or character actor. Last month he won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the film, "The Holdovers," a role that has also brought him his first best actor Oscar nomination. He recently spoke with Jeffrey Brown for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In 1985, the biggest American pop stars all gathered in one Los Angeles studio, for one night only, to record "We Are the World," a song that raised tens of millions of dollars in humanitarian aid for Africa. Amna Nawaz reports a new film documenting how the stars came together to make history. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jeffrey Wright has had one of the most varied and distinguished acting careers of any American actor in recent decades. While best known in supporting roles, he's now received his first Oscar nomination as the lead in "American Fiction." The film explores, and sends up, cliches of Black life in popular culture. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Wright for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new documentary explores the little-known stories of the first Black pilots and engineers who were pioneers of NASA's space program. Geoff Bennett has this look at the film, "The Space Race," which airs on the National Geographic Channel and is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Curtis Chin spent a lot of his childhood at his family's Chinese restaurant in Detroit. At one point, he assumed that he, like his father and grandparents, would spend his life there. Instead, he became a writer and filmmaker. John Yang speaks with Chin about his memoir, "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant," and lessons from his family's restaurant that shaped his worldview. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Award-winning author and producer Kwame Alexander just released his latest work. It's an anthology by Black poets called, "This Is the Honey." Amna Nawaz discussed the book with Alexander for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

More than 100 million viewers in the U.S. will tune into the Super Bowl this Sunday. These days, major live sports events are often a two-screen experience. But one fan puts a different lens on the moment, exploring the symmetry with sports and arts through social media. Jeffrey Brown looks at this viral phenomenon for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In 1988, amid the Iran-Iraq war, the U.S. military accidentally shot down an Iranian commercial passenger jet, killing all 290 people aboard. That real-life tragedy sets in motion the fictional events in the new novel "Martyr!" a young Iranian American poet named Kaveh Akbar. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

From samba to hip hop to reggae, so much of the music we enjoy has African roots. Tonight, for the first time, the Grammy Awards is recognizing music produced in Africa with a category of its own. Stephanie Sy reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

One of the year's most honored films is "Killers of the Flower Moon," a harrowing story of the murders of members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma in the 1920s. The acclaimed performance by one of the film's stars, Lily Gladstone, earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

TikTok's popular BookTok channel has been buzzing about a new genre called "romantasy'' that is spawning whole sections in bookstores. Jeffrey Brown visited the stacks and talked to author Rebecca Yarros to see what's driving this trend. It's part of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wynette Smith is the long-time owner of Starlet Dance Studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Despite facing a range of challenges, she says she keeps the studio alive for the generations of dancers who keep coming back. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on the art of dance. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Observances were held across the world over the weekend for the annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Fred de Sam Lazaro has the story of one effort to preserve and honor the music performed by prisoners in orchestras that were a fixture in the concentration camps. His report is part of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Motivated to make a change after serving time in prison for forgery, credit card abuse and burglary, SaulPaul discovered music as a way to inspire young people and help them avoid his path. The three-time Grammy-nominated performer calls himself "the musician with a message." Our Student Reporting Labs caught up with him as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When the Academy Award nominations were announced, Barbie was among the ten films on the list for Best Picture. But many were surprised the nominations for Best Director did not include Barbie director Greta Gerwig and the film's star Margot Robbie was snubbed for Best Actress. Jeffrey Brown discussed that with Washington Post film critic Ann Hornaday for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Pakistani-born artist Salman Toor saw his career take off after he made a sudden shift to painting what he's lived, felt and sometimes even feared. He gave special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston a tour of his ongoing exhibit for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

One of the year's most acclaimed acting performances, now receiving Oscar buzz, came from Annette Bening, a four-time Academy Award nominee known for such films as "The Grifters," "American Beauty" and "The Kids Are Alright." In her latest performance she portrays another formidable woman: famed long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Paper cutting is an art form that possibly dates back to the invention of paper itself in China around 2,000 years ago. Since then, many cultures have developed their own unique styles. Special correspondent Cat Wise visited an artist whose paper cutting reflects the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the lives of those who live there. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Where do we come from and how did we evolve into the beings and bodies we are today? The new book "Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution" argues for a better understanding of our origins with critical implications for our present. Jeffrey Brown spoke with author Cat Bohannon for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Joya Powell is an award winning choreographer, activist and educator whose work focuses on community and the African diaspora. She is the founder of Movement of the People Dance Company, a group that addresses socio-cultural injustices through dance. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on dance as activism. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Advance technology labs are not places where you're likely to find much creative artistic expression, let alone color. But a scientist and an artist have joined forces to help inspire the development of the next generation of computing at Google's Quantum A.I. Lab. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new musical recently debuted on Broadway that puts the stories of seven autistic young adults front and center as they face the challenges of leading independent lives. Jeffrey Brown talks to the creators behind "How to Dance in Ohio" and some of its stars for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Maurice Hines, a legend of tap dance for seven decades, has died. He gained fame with his brother Gregory as the Hines Brothers, delighting audiences on stage, television and film. Jeffrey Brown has this remembrance for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Vint Cerf is known for his pioneering work as one of the fathers of the internet. He now serves as the vice president and chief internet evangelist for Google where he furthers global policy development and accessibility of the internet. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the future of the internet. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Singer-songwriter Tommy Prine recently made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. But his artistic journey that would bring him there was by no means assured. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Spray-painted words and pictures, usually clandestine and often illegal, are getting erased by a group of New Englanders who have tagged themselves the anti-graffiti vigilantes. But the method they employ against the perpetrators is an art in itself. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As 2023 comes to a close, we take a look at -- or better yet, a listen to -- some of the most engaging, enlightening and entertaining podcasts of the year. Vulture podcast critic Nicholas Quah and The New Yorker's Sarah Larson, who pens the column Podcast Dept., join Lisa Desjardins to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

2023 had it all when it came to music: record-breaking tours, unique songwriting and new artists on the rise. The Root's senior writer Candace McDuffie and freelance music writer and critic Maura Johnston join Stephanie Sy to discuss the music that made 2023. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As 2023 comes to an end, we take a look back at some of the images that have defined this historic and often tumultuous year and hear from the photojournalists who captured them. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Andrés González is a conductor, musician, and advocate for youth music education. He was trained from a young age through El Sistema, a renowned music program in Venezuela, before moving to the United States. He is a mentor at Play on Philly, providing access to music education to low-income and minority students. González shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how music empowers communities. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Wednesday, Donald Trump will stay on the primary ballot in Michigan after the state's Supreme Court rejected an appeal from voters seeking to disqualify him because of his role on Jan. 6, wintry weather blanketed parts of Colorado and South Dakota in more than a foot of snow and Russia fired nearly 50 drones at Ukraine and shelled a train station as people were trying to evacuate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In recent years, immersive art exhibitions that place viewers amid the art have been a hot ticket. Popular ones featuring works from artists like van Gogh and Monet travel from city to city. But there are a growing number of permanent immersive art spaces, including a new one special correspondent Cat Wise recently visited in Portland, Oregon. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In the age of streaming, there's never a lack of something to watch. With the choices nearly overwhelming, Jeffrey Brown spoke with critics Lorraine Ali of The Los Angeles Times and Jen Chaney of New York Magazine and Vulture about their favorite shows of 2023. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Christmas music is a big part of the music industry. John Yang speaks with Nate Sloan, an assistant professor of musicology at the USC Thornton School of Music and co-host of the podcast Switched On Pop, about what makes Christmas music so popular at this time of year and the staying power of these holiday hits. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Over the holidays, you might have some time to catch up on new films at home or to venture to the theaters. To help guide us on the best ones to add to your list, Jeffrey Brown speaks to two film critics on their top picks of the year. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Heading into Christmas weekend, we close the week with a NewsHour tradition. Each year, the Pentagon's Defense Visual Information Distribution Service produces a holiday song with members of the military singing. This holiday season we bring you, "O Come, All Ye Faithful." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"The Boys in the Boat" is an improbable story of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the meaning of true grit at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Now the New York Times bestselling book has been adapted into a film directed by George Clooney. Stephanie Sy sat down with Clooney and author Daniel James Brown for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A special concert is celebrating the holiday season and the tuba. NewsHour's Tim McPhillips reports on the role of this versatile booming brass instrument in the music we all love. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When the printing press was invented nearly 600 years ago, it put an end to centuries of hand-written manuscripts in which scribes, mostly in monasteries, tediously wrote and illustrated sacred texts, such as the Bible. Fred de Sam Lazaro revisits one monastery that brought back that tradition and in the process, is helping bridge divides. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

With the holidays upon us, you may be hunting for gifts for book lovers in your life. To help narrow down the list, Jeffrey Brown speaks to two NewsHour regulars for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Canadian band Rush achieved big success across 40 years, from the 70s into the 2000s, driven by musicianship and eclectic, lyrical content. After the death of drummer Neil Peart in 2020, singer and bass guitarist Geddy Lee stepped away from the stage. But he has returned in a spoken word tour to accompany a new memoir. Lisa Desjardins spoke with him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The new Hulu miniseries, "Faraway Downs," is set in Australia's far north on the cusp of World War II. It's a story with war, romance and the star power of Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. It's also a rare instance of one of the world's leading filmmakers reworking his own earlier material into something new. Jeffrey Brown spoke with director Baz Luhrmann for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Anastacia-Reneé is a writer, educator and interdisciplinary artist. In collaboration with New York City's Lincoln Center, she performs pieces from "Side Notes from the Archivist," her new book that explores five decades of American history through her perspective as a Black, queer feminist. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on legacy and poetry. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Each year, the NewsHour asks the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service at the Pentagon to produce holiday songs with service members singing. On this second night of Hanukkah, we present "Ocho Kandelikas" by the composer and singer Flory Jagoda. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Raj Jayadev is a MacArthur Fellow and founder of an organization which supports people who have been through the criminal justice system. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how to protect your people. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Norman Lear, the groundbreaking TV producer and writer, died Tuesday at the age of 101. He revolutionized primetime television with a string of hits, dominating the airwaves in the 70s and 80s, and showcased political and social issues of the day in a way not done before. Rob Reiner, one of the stars of "All in the Family," joined Jeffrey Brown to discuss Lear's legacy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Roots are one of hip-hop's most important and influential groups and lead lyricist and emcee Tariq Trotter, better known by his stage name Black Thought, has established himself among the leading rappers. The Grammy-winner tells his own story in, "The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are." Jeffrey Brown spoke with Trotter for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Stephanie Land's 2019 memoir, "Maid," recounted her struggles as a single mother, cleaning houses to earn money and wrestling with the rules of government assistance programs. It was a New York Times bestseller and the basis of a hit Netflix series. John Yang speaks with Land about her new book, "Class," a memoir about navigating motherhood, hunger and higher education. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Last year, artist Simone Leigh represented the U.S. at what is widely considered the world's most important exhibition of contemporary art, the Venice Biennale. She was the first Black woman to have that honor. Now, there's a chance to see her work in a retrospective touring the country. Jeffrey Brown meets the artist for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The great painter John Singer Sargent, an American expat, is the subject of a new show at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. It reveals much about his methods and why his work remains relevant more than a hundred years later. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ordinary people with extraordinary stories. That's the ethos behind the Louisville Story Program which is celebrating ten years of amplifying unheard voices and untold stories. Jeffrey Brown went to Kentucky to see the power of writing one's own story. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A Native American tribe in Minnesota recently welcomed home five of its ancestors more than a century after their remains left the state. Their burial sites had been looted by a white landowner who took them to Connecticut and the remains sat in a basement until officials were able to reconnect them to the land and the tribe from where they came. Kaomi Lee of Twin Cities PBS reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Five years ago, Linda Pistun set out to achieve two goals: end world hunger and improve science education in public schools. In August, at the age of 11, she became a published author. John Yang speaks with Pistun about how she's trying to change the world through astrophysics, mealworms and teaching young girls science. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In leading museums these days, women artists are gaining more prominence. But studies of acquisitions and overall exhibitions show just how much the gender gap remains. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is solely dedicated to the creativity and work of women and recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Jeffrey Brown visited for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jonathan McCrory has served as the artistic director at the National Black Theatre for over ten years. Along the way, he earned three Obie Awards, the highest honor for off-Broadway theater. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on love, joy and the pursuit of happiness. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When the popularity of his "Happy Days" character, The Fonz, exploded in the 1970s, actor Henry Winkler worried he'd be a one-hit wonder. Almost 50 years later, he hasn't stopped working in film and television, and has authored scores of children's books. John Yang speaks with Winkler about his new memoir, the challenges of dyslexia and his advice for young people experiencing similar struggles. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our "Hidden Histories" series, we look back on the life of Maria Tallchief, an Osage Nation dancer who left an indelible mark on the world of ballet. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Keegan-Michael Key is a modern master of sketch comedy, starring in hits shows "Mad TV," "Key and Peele" and "Schmigadoon!" Now, he and his wife, film and TV producer Elle Key, have taken a long look into the history of the art form. They talked recently with Jeffrey Brown for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Digging deeply into family lineage has taken off with visits to genealogy websites estimated at over 100 million a year. The newly-opened International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, aims to honor untold stories at one of America's most sacred sites. That effort involves excavating the past through genealogy. Geoff Bennett reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Steven Waldman is the founder and president of Rebuild Local News, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to counter the collapse of local news and strengthen local democracy. He is also the co-founder of Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in newsrooms across the country. Waldman shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how to rebuild local news. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new book explores and honors the legacy of two exceptional American veterans whose contributions have gone largely unknown, until now. In "Invisible Generals," author Doug Melville recounts his family history and tells the barrier-breaking stories of the country's first Black generals. He joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the book and what inspired him to write it. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In the wake of the pandemic and other changes, arts organizations are struggling. Opera, one of the most expensive of all art forms, is especially feeling the pinch and looking for new ways to move forward in its music, business model, and audience outreach. Jeffrey Brown visits Philadelphia's opera, for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thousands of runners have been training for this Sunday's New York City Marathon and one of them is representing a running club inside California's San Quentin prison. The group is featured in the documentary "26.2 to Life" that is playing on the state's prison TV network and for its parole board. Special correspondent Mike Cerre has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sixty years after it originally debuted, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom will return to TV in October. The reboot comes at a time when wildlife is more threatened than ever with an estimated 40% of animals at risk of extinction. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Megan Fernandes is a writer and assistant professor at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, where she teaches courses on poetry and environmental writing. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on humor and humiliation in poetry. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Vietnamese-born, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen has long written on themes of war, refugees and exile. He covers those directly and personally in a new memoir about his own family's experience, "A Man of Two Faces." Jeffrey Brown spoke with Nguyen for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

At a time when many classical music and other traditional arts organizations are facing major challenges, a young conductor in Louisville, Kentucky, is expanding the playbook. He's combining music-making with public service and orchestrating community in every corner of the city and state. Jeffrey Brown traveled along for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

We bring you a story about art and love involving a Massachusetts artist whose work took a dramatic turn when her husband began to lose himself to Alzheimer's disease. Rhode Island PBS Weekly reporter Pamela Watts reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

David Brooks is a regular on the NewsHour every Friday night. But while you were watching him, David was watching all of us. Pulling from his observations and other works, his new book, "How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen," dives into the topic of human connection and its importance in today's society. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Some international singers lent their talents to the virtual concert, "Voices of Peace in Times of War." The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, composed of Israeli and Palestinian singers, helped organize this after canceling its long-planned trip to the U.S. The group is intended to foster dialogue and empathy even in the worst of times. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Deesha Philyaw is a writer whose debut short story collection, "The Secret Lives of Church Ladies," was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award. Her works touch on themes of race, sex, gender and pop culture. Philyaw shares her Brief But Spectacular take on Black women, sex and the Black church. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, a judge in New York fined former President Trump $5,000 for violating a gag order in his civil fraud trial, another co-defendant of Trump pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case and a court in Russia ordered Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to be held for three more days on charges of failing to register as a foreign agent. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Darius Rucker first achieved multi-platinum status with the band Hootie and the Blowfish, selling more than 25 million albums worldwide. As a solo artist, he's won big awards and just added more accolades to the list. Geoff Bennett caught up with him in his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, to talk about his new album and outlook on life for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Long recognized as one of the world's leading independent filmmakers, Werner Herzog is also an actor, opera director and writer. And after filming stories around the world, he now tells his own story in a new memoir, "Every Man for Himself and God Against All." Jeffrey Brown spoke with Herzog for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, police in Brussels killed a Tunisian man accused of gunning down two Swedish soccer fans on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China to visit a top ally in his war against Ukraine, the Supreme Court of India declined to legalize same-sex marriage and the NCAA president warned against imposing too much regulation on compensation for college athletes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Melinda French Gates envisions a world where women and their newborns remain healthy before, during and after childbirth. The Gates Foundation reported staggering numbers surrounding maternal mortality and offers several interventions that have the potential to save the lives of 2 million mothers and babies by 2030. She gives her Brief But Spectacular take on making birth safer. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"The Iliad" is one of the foundational works of Western literature and thought. It's an old story that continues to resonate in our time and has been given new life in a translation by distinguished classical scholar Emily Wilson. She spoke with Jeffrey Brown in Philadelphia for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this last weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our "Hidden Histories" series, we hear the story of Lady Pink, a graffiti artist who has helped bring the medium into the mainstream and give voice to Latina artists along the way. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, health care unions reached a tentative agreement with medical giant Kaiser Permanente after a strike over wages and staffing, the UAW said the ongoing auto industry strike will expand to new factories, the U.S. said there's evidence of North Korea supplying Russia with weapons for its war in Ukraine and Microsoft finally closed its deal to buy Activision Blizzard. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Patrick Stewart cut his acting teeth in the theater, taking on numerous roles in Shakespeare and other classics. For his second act, he became known to millions as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films. Now, he tells his own story in a new memoir, "Making It So." Stewart discussed the book with Jeffrey Brown for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In New York City, you can find the unlikely pairing of two Brooklyn icons. At the Brooklyn Public Library, one of the largest library systems in the country, a new exhibition highlights the work of hip-hop's elder statesman, Jay-Z. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports on the timely show as part of this 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ringo Starr is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once with a little band you might have heard of, and a second time on his own. He's been knighted and acted in many films and TV, including as Mr. Conductor on PBS. Now at 83, Starr has a new recording out this month and is on tour. Jeffrey Brown joined him in Los Angeles for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jeanann Verlee uses her work to bring awareness to issues surrounding mental health. She has authored three books of poetry and writes about mental health awareness, trauma survival and domestic abuse and domestic violence. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on destigmatizing mental illness through poetry. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, European Union leaders gathered in Kyiv and insisted they're still united over supporting Ukraine's war effort, the last of some 100,000 people from Nagorno-Karabakh crossed into Armenia and the Nobel Prize for medicine goes to two scientists whose discoveries paved the way for vaccines against COVID-19. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Center For Performing Arts Medicine is an unusual partnership of a world-class hospital and world-class performing arts organizations. It was founded in 1992 with a focus on singers, but then something unexpected happened. Jeffrey Brown reports from Houston for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mahogany Browne is a poet, writer, organizer and educator. Recently, she became the first-ever poet-in-residence at the Lincoln Center in New York City. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on poetry as ritual. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, the United Auto Workers strike expanded to two more Ford and GM plants in the Midwest, suicide bombings in Pakistan killed at least 57 people, the World Court called for Azerbaijan to withdraw troops from sites in Nagorno-Karabakh and the U.S. military's top officer, Army General Mark Milley, formally ended a four-year tenure with a strongly worded defense of democracy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For many, Cheech Marin is a household name. The comedian and actor is best known as part of the countercultural duo Cheech and Chong, but he's also an avid collector of Chicano art and opened the first major museum entirely devoted to that. Jeffrey Brown visited "The Cheech" for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, an American soldier who ran away to North Korea has been returned to the U.S., NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged the allies to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems and scientists in Switzerland sounded an alarm on rapidly melting glaciers caused by record-low snowfall and extreme summer heat. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The blues guitar legend Buddy Guy once wrote, "Funny thing about the blues. You play 'em cause you got 'em. But when you play 'em, you lose 'em. The blues chase the blues away." That's especially true for 32-year-old Kentuckian Nat Myers. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. A warning: some racial slurs Myers was called are named in this piece. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Writers and the major studios reached a tentative deal after nearly five months of striking. In the coming days, members of the Writers Guild of America will vote to approve the new contract, which includes pay increases to keep up with streaming and protections around the use of artificial intelligence. Geoff Bennett discussed the deal and the ongoing actors' strike with Janice Min of The Ankler. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sheila Johnson made history as America's first Black female billionaire after co-founding BET. She broke barriers and found success as an entrepreneur, hotel mogul and co-owner of multiple professional sports teams. But that success came at a cost and masked deep pain and trauma. Amna Nawaz sat down with Johnson to discuss her new book, "Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Triumph." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Writer Mary Otis' work grapples with issues of addiction, artistic purpose, and mother-daughter relationships. She recently performed excerpts from her debut novel, "Burst," at Lincoln Center in New York City. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on finding her voice. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our "Hidden Histories" series, we look back on the life of Lydia Mendoza, a Mexican American singer whose music bridged styles and cultures to tell the stories of the working class. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The husband-and-wife creative duo behind the 12-member Tedeschi Trucks Band have been called two of the best roots musicians of their generation. But after a decade of success and touring, they hit a rough period after the death of a bandmate. Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks sit down with William Brangham to explain how the COVID lockdown helped them reset creatively and write new albums. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, the five Americans freed in a prisoner swap with Iran are back on U.S. soil, forces in Azerbaijan fired on Armenian military positions killing at least five, India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat hours after Canada did the same to an Indian diplomat, and a Moscow court refused to consider an appeal by Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ruth Simmons grew up in a deeply segregated part of Texas to become one of the country's most distinguished educators, as president of three colleges and the first African American women to head an Ivy League university. But her new memoir takes us to the time before her rise. Jeffrey Brown traveled to Houston to speak with Simmons for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, the auto workers strike enters its fourth day with no agreement in sight, the UN warns of disease outbreaks in the aftermath of Libya's flooding, Ukraine fired all six of its deputy defense ministers amid corruption allegations, Taiwan says China flew 103 warplanes toward its territory in a 24-hour period, and Hunter Biden sued the IRS for violating his right to privacy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The global art market totals nearly $70 billion, with returns in recent decades that outpace bonds, according to some estimates. That growth has spawned new investors looking to make some money in what is a booming sector. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the prudence of investing in art, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we return to our "Hidden Histories" series with a look at the legacy of Jose Sarria, a Latino American political activist and drag performer who left his mark on U.S. history by paving the way for gay candidates. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, the Red Cross says up to 2,000 people may be dead after flooding from a powerful storm hit eastern Libya, the U.S. marked 22 years since the attacks of September 11, the FDA approved new boosters for COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna and Ukraine's military says it recaptured several oil platforms in the Black Sea near Russian-occupied Crimea. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Many of the major music streaming services are now offering spatial music playlists with more immersive versions of some of your favorite songs. The Dolby Atmos Music format is heralded as important an innovation as the advent of stereo recordings in the 60s. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hope Boykin and Teri Ayanna Wright are a duo who bring together prose and dance. Boykin is both a choreographer and writer, and Wright is a dancer who accompanies the spoken word portion of the piece, bringing it to another dimension. They share their Brief But Spectacular take on creating their own paths. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, the death toll has reached 18 from severe storms raging across southeastern Europe, flooding in southern Brazil claimed at least 39 lives, forecasters are warning that Hurricane Lee could become the first Category 5 storm of the Atlantic season and former Trump advisor Peter Navarro was convicted of contempt of Congress in the Jan. 6 investigation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In a series of reports, Jeffrey Brown has looked at the intersection of arts and health. Recently, he traveled to the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education in Boston to see a program bringing music into the lives of people with disabilities. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Sunday, Russia attacked a Ukrainian port city on the eve of a diplomatic effort to revive the Black Sea grain deal, a Florida judge who threw out Gov. DeSantis' redistricting plan said it violates the state constitution by diluting Black residents' voting power, and flooding triggered by heavy rains stranded tens of thousands of people at the Burning Man festival in Nevada. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This Labor Day weekend, Hollywood production remains shut down by writers and actors on strike. At the heart of negotiations is figuring out the role of artificial intelligence in the motion picture industry. Jules Roscoe, a reporter at VICE Motherboard, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the collision of labor and technology. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Wednesday, the White House announced a grant of $95 million to strengthen the electrical grid on the island of Maui following the wildfires there, a federal judge ruled Rudy Giuliani defamed two Georgia election workers by accusing them of ballot fraud in the 2020 vote and the U.S. says intelligence shows Putin is trying to buy weapons from North Korea for the war in Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Some say tennis is a metaphor for life, involving anticipation, problem-solving and incredibly hard work. For 25-year-old Frances Tiafoe, now one of the top 10 players in the world, those were lessons learned early, both on and off the court. Amna Nawaz caught up with Tiafoe at the U.S. Open in New York for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, victims of the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol had their say in a federal court a day before former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three others will be sentenced for their roles in the attack, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez called off his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination and police in Nigeria arrested 67 people for attending a gay wedding. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

If you think of landscape architecture, you might conjure gardens and plantings. But in a rapidly changing climate fueled by intense heat, flooding, fires, smoke and hurricanes, architect and designer Kate Orff is helping redefine her field and push us all toward new climate adaptation solutions. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In Colorado's Rocky Mountains, an innovative art exhibit uses multimedia collaborations between artists and farmers to explore the similarities between the two fields. More than 15 local and national artists and collectives teamed up with Boulder County farmers to create the works on display. John Yang reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, the Kremlin denied involvement in the plane crash that likely killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, all 19 people charged in Georgia's election interference case have now turned themselves in, storms in Michigan killed five people and left thousands without power and UNICEF says four million children in Pakistan are still in need of aid a year after catastrophic flooding there. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Goo Goo Dolls are on tour again playing favorites from the 25th anniversary of their album 'Dizzy Up the Girl' around the country and debuting new work. Geoff Bennett caught up with the lead band members about innovating while preserving their classic sound. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hala Alyan is an award-winning poet, author, and clinical psychologist. She was born in Illinois but spent time in several other states as well as in Kuwait and Lebanon. Alyan shares her Brief But Spectacular take on how those experiences formed what she calls a hyphenated identity. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, crews in mountain and desert towns in California are still digging out of mud and debris left behind from Tropical Storm Hilary, more than 800 people on Maui are still unaccounted for two weeks after the deadly wildfires first erupted and a U.N. report paints a grim picture of the situation in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Edward Hopper stands as a mythical figure in American art. As a new exhibition at the Cape Ann Museum reveals, the artist known for rendering the haunting isolation of urban life mastered his craft by spending summers by the sea. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Prachi Gupta's new memoir, "They Called Us Exceptional and Other Lies That Raised Us," explores the model minority myth and its harmful effects on her Indian American family. Gupta joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the book. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, firefighters have had some success holding back a wildfire threatening Yellowknife, two people died in wildfires burning in Washington state, former President Trump agreed to a $200,000 bond in the Georgia election interference case and Human Rights Watch claims that Saudi Arabian border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants trying to enter their country from Yemen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

An exhibit at The New Museum in New York explores the legacy of the Vietnam War through the films and sculptures of an artist whose own life has been defined by that very legacy. Jeffrey Brown takes a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Americans are traveling overseas in record numbers this summer; it's the first full summer without pandemic restrictions since 2019. For many that will mean long lines, crowded tourist sites and some travel headaches. John Yang spoke with travel writer Rick Steves for tips on navigating this new era of travel. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, Hurricane Hilary is brewing over the Pacific and could become the first tropical storm to reach Southern California in 84 years, Russia said it shot down a Ukrainian drone over Moscow, the U.S. gave approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16 jets to Ukraine and the Spanish island of Tenerife is experiencing the worst wildfire the area has seen in decades. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Turning her interesting, sometimes tumultuous, life story into comedy comes naturally for Atsuko Okatsuka. Amna Nawaz sat down with her recently to see how that humor lands with an ever-growing audience and helps her sort out that life story. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, a mass evacuation is underway in Yellowknife, Canada, as a wildfire burns about 10 miles away, survivors on Maui spent another day picking up the pieces a week after fires devastated parts of the island and more than 60 people are feared dead after a ship carrying mostly Senegalese migrants capsized in the Atlantic Ocean. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Amid the pandemic, a woman tells her three now-grown daughters a story of her youth, a love affair, a path she might have taken but didn't. While they, in turn, tell her of their hopes and fears for the future. That's the story told in "Tom Lake," the latest novel by renowned writer Ann Patchett. Jeffrey Brown joined her in New Hampshire for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Amid the pandemic, a woman tells her three now-grown daughters a story of her youth, a love affair, a path she might have taken but didn't. While they, in turn, tell her of their hopes and fears for the future. That's the story told in "Tom Lake," the latest novel by renowned writer Ann Patchett. Jeffrey Brown joined her in New Hampshire for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It's been nearly 18 months since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Tens of thousands of people have died as the brutal war grinds on. But even before the total invasion, this war has been going on for nearly a decade. Nick Schifrin discussed that with journalist Christopher Miller, author of the new book, "The War Came to Us." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, the death toll from the Maui wildfires continues to climb as officials warn the number may rise further with just a fraction of the affected area searched so far, a string of floods and landslides in northern India killed at least 48 people and trapped many others and three waves of Russian drone and missile strikes rocked the Ukrainian port city of Odesa. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Douglas Martin is a poet, novelist and short story writer. He began his career as a performance poet and dramatist before shifting to writing full-length prose. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the art of paying close attention to the everyday for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The extreme sport of freediving is growing in popularity and interest. A new Netflix documentary called "The Deepest Breath" goes inside the high-risk sport, following freedivers Alessia Zecchini and Stephen Keenan. Director Laura McGann joins John Yang to discuss the film. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Kennady Bob is a Los Angeles-based artist who expresses herself through both large-scale paintings and small sketches. After experiencing great loss early in her life, she found that she could process the feelings she struggled to put into words through art. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on letting the colors say it for you. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, a federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against former President Trump warned his right to free speech is not absolute, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is in jail after a judge revoked his bail, Islamic State gunmen in Syria ambushed a bus of soldiers killing at least 20 and Russia and Ukraine exchanged a fresh wave of aerial attacks. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hip-hop is celebrating its 50th birthday. It started with a back-to-school party on August 11, 1973, in The Bronx. Clive Campbell, known as DJ Kool Herc, improvised and played snippets in a loop on two turntables to keep the music and dancing going. Amna Nawaz discussed hip-hop's evolution with Nelson George, author of "Hip-Hop America," for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, a storm system blasted the Northeast with severe weather, there's new evidence of global warming affecting Antarctica with sea ice at a record low, the Supreme Court reinstated a federal regulation aimed at curbing the spread of "ghost guns," and more than 11,000 Los Angeles city employees called a 24-hour strike. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The National Book Award-winning author James McBride has a new novel out, "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store." Like much of McBride's work, it's rooted in race, religion and personal history. Jeffrey Brown turns the page for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ramya Ramana is an award-winning author, poet and lyricist. She was a winner of the Youth Poet Laureate of New York City award. In addition to performing and writing, she has also worked as an educator and mentor for young women and poets. Ramana shares her Brief But Spectacular take on forgiveness. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

St. Paul, Minnesota, is home to the nation's largest population of Hmong, an Indigenous people from Southeast Asia. After the Vietnam War, thousands of Hmong refugees ended up in the Upper Midwest and have called the area home for nearly 50 years, but their cooking hadn't quite found a foothold in the local restaurant scene. As special correspondent Megan Thompson reports, one chef seems to be changing that. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, former President Trump entered another not-guilty plea, this time to a revised indictment in the classified documents case, a court in Russia sentenced opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 19 more years in prison and the Biden administration's policy limiting asylum for migrants will remain in effect while legal challenges play out. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Major studios and producers are sitting down with the Writers Guild of America for the first time in three months. The writers strike began before the summer then actors joined in after contract negotiations broke down over similar issues. The talks will have to solve major divides over streaming revenues and the role of AI. Jeffrey Brown discussed the negotiations with Matthew Belloni. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, a federal judge formally imposed the death penalty on the gunman who killed 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the U.S. military is said to be mulling a major new move to stop Iran from seizing commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and researchers in California report waves are getting bigger as the world warms. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former President Trump returned to Washington Thursday to face a federal judge on charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Geoff Bennett spoke with former Attorney General Bill Barr about the historic legal case his former boss is now facing and his book, "One Damn Thing After Another." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It started with an obscure bit of colonial history, dating back to an unseasonably warm summer night in the mid-18th century. That episode led to a New England town continuing to celebrate frogs in sculpture, poetry and song. David Wright of Rhode Island PBS Weekly takes this leap of whimsy as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Wednesday, jurors recommended the death penalty for the gunman who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue, Beijing and the surrounding region are awash in severe flooding after the heaviest rain in 140 years, the American embassy in Niger will remain open despite the military coup there and Russian drones damaged a vital port in Ukraine adding another blow to grain shipments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In the days since Sinéad O'Connor's death at age 56, there's been an outpouring of appreciation for the Irish singer-songwriter's music and her legacy. Jeffrey Brown talks with Una Mullally of The Irish Times about what made O'Connor both a revolutionary and controversial figure. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Brandon Kazen-Maddox is an artist, filmmaker, acrobat and GODA, a grandchild of deaf adults. They are a cofounder of Up Until Now Collective, a non-profit that provides opportunities for deaf artists who want to bring ASL dance theater to the stage, screen and beyond. Kazen-Maddox shares their Brief But Spectacular take on blending the worlds of art, ASL and accessibility. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, dozens of congressional Democrats are petitioning to end expedited screening of asylum-seekers in Border Patrol custody because they are not getting access to legal counsel as promised. Also, France, Italy and Spain moved to begin evacuating their citizens from Niger after last week's military coup. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, crews in California continue to battle wildfires as high temperatures begin to ease elsewhere in the country, Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos de Oliveira appeared in court, Hunter Biden's former business partner Devon Archer testified before the House Oversight Committee, and the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for Sunday's deadly bombing in Pakistan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

One of the most popular country music hits of the summer is Jason Aldean's "Try That In A Small Town." But the song has ignited controversy and faced backlash from fans who say the lyrics encourage racism and violence. The Tennessean's country music reporter Marcus K. Dowling joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

At 19, French actor Maria Schneider was launched into the spotlight for her role in the erotic drama "Last Tango in Paris." The notorious film made her famous, but haunted the rest of her life. But she was more than that to her cousin Vanessa, whose memoir "My Cousin Maria Schneider" tells her story. John Yang speaks to Vanessa Schneider and actor, writer and translator Molly Ringwald for more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For recent graduates, every year of their high school career was touched by the pandemic. In spite of the challenges, they never lost their perseverance and creativity. Graduating seniors at Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California share their Brief But Spectacular take on the future. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The American flag is one of the world's most recognizable symbols, but the responses it provokes are anything but uniform. A new museum exhibit in Arkansas explores how such a universal symbol can send so many different messages. Ali Rogin recently paid a visit for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Barbie. The one name conjures up feelings for many generations of women and men across the world. The plastic wonder is now featured in a new film raking in about $155 million this past weekend, making it the highest opening of 2023. Jeffrey Brown looks at the global phenomenon and what it all may mean for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Author and lecturer Allan Goldstein's younger brother Fred is a survivor of the Willowbrook State School, an institution on Staten Island for people with disabilities that became notorious in the 1970s for its neglect and abuse of residents. Once Fred got out, Goldstein saw his brother's many talents that had never been nurtured. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how everybody can learn. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Robert Oppenheimer was one of this country's greatest scientists, the father of the atomic bomb and a victim of the McCarthy witch hunts. Now the complicated and fascinating man is the subject of a new film by director Christopher Nolan. Jeffrey Brown discussed the film with Nolan for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tony Bennett, one of the greatest singers of American standards, died Friday at the age of 96. A combat infantryman who helped liberate a concentration camp during World War II, he came back to New York in 1946 and was signed by Columbia Records in 1950. He went on to record more than 70 albums and win 19 Grammys. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Bennett in 2014. Here's some of that interview. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tanya Aguiñiga is a Los Angeles-based artist, designer and activist who grew up as a binational citizen of Mexico and the United States. Much of her work speaks of her divided identity and tells the larger and often invisible stories of the transnational community. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on using craft to push back on injustice for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For the first time in 63 years, actors and writers are striking at the same time, bringing movie and TV production to a halt. The Writers Guild has been on strike since May and SAG-AFTRA joined them last week. Key issues include how streaming and artificial intelligence are upending the industry, affecting income and profits. Geoff Bennett discussed more with SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Founded in 1934, the Academy of American Poets is one of the nation's leading literary organizations and the largest funder of poets. Its new leader wants to emphasize and expand the linguistic diversity of poetry and boost interest in poetry by average Americans. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Falconry is considered to be the oldest sport known to man. Its participants, called falconers, train birds of prey to hunt game. As Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS reports, it's also a chance to help preserve these noble creatures of the skies. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mark Ellison, the author of the new book "Building," is a carpenter who knows his way around tools. But rather than a how-to book, this is about developing any kind of craft and skill, along with a few hard-earned lessons for living a good life. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As a TSA agent, Benni Latham brought lots of joy to her job. However, after a violent incident at work, she felt the need to pivot. Today, Benni has found rewarding success in pursuing her dream job through commercials and various voice acting projects and commercials. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on second acts. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing 160,000 television and film actors, will go on strike after four weeks of failed negotiations with the studios. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Anousha Sakoui of The Los Angeles Times for a look at what's behind the decision and how Hollywood will be affected. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The series "Black Mirror" just released its sixth and possibly final season. The sci-fi anthology is a social satire playing with society's deepest fears about our increasingly digital lives. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant caught up with show creator Charlie Brooker in London to discuss why he thinks this work has gripped audiences. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The new Disney Plus series "American Born Chinese" is not a typical coming-of-age story. The series, which follows teenager Jin Wang and features this year's Academy Award winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, is loosely based on the groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name. For our Weekend Spotlight, John Yang speaks with Gene Luen Yang, the author of that book and one of the show's executive producers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What is poetry and what does it offer us? Carl Phillips has some answers. He's known for the beauty of his language, his depth of exploration and is a recent winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Jeffrey Brown went to St. Louis to speak with Phillips for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For more than a decade, the Austin area has been the fastest-growing large metro region in the country. That explosion has brought sweeping changes to the Texas capital and its renowned music scene. Laura Barrón-López reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Chess is a centuries-old game that's enjoying new popularity with young people. The renewed interest has created demand for more online content, and international chess master and commentator Levy Rozman is one of those providing it. He joins John Yang for our Weekend Spotlight to discuss the game's big boom. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Saturday, millions of Americans are under a blanket of heat and humidity in the South and West, a record number of travelers are heading out of town for the holiday weekend, French President Macron canceled a state visit to Germany after a fourth night of riots across France, and a Hollywood actors strike was temporarily averted. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In recent years, podcasts and streaming internet content have been challenging AM radio for listeners. Now, there's another threat: electric automakers are installing radios without the AM band in new vehicles, citing interference from EV motors. But critics say limiting AM radio's reach will have repercussions for politics and public safety. Journalist Katie Thornton joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new documentary, "Little Richard: I Am Everything," tells the story of one of rock and roll's founding stars. It premiered earlier in 2023 at the Sundance Film Festival. That's where PBS NewsHour co-anchor Amna Nawaz sat down with director Lisa Cortés to discuss the film for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A public art exhibition explores art as a way of uncovering hidden history and addressing contemporary urban life. Jeffrey Brown visited the installation in St. Louis for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It's another summer of movies, with big blockbusters returning to theaters and some comedy and horror indie films too. But will that combination be enough to finally draw people back to theaters? Jeffrey Brown zooms in with two film critics for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This Pride Month is D'Arcy Drollinger's first year as San Francisco's official drag laureate. She takes the new post, which was created by the mayor and believed to be the first of its kind, in a year that has seen a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation introduced across the country. Drollinger joins Ali Rogin to talk about her new role. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As we enter the final week of Pride Month, our "Hidden Histories" series takes a look at the works of Alice Dunbar-Nelson, a bisexual Black woman whose writings and activism advocated racial equality and women's suffrage at the turn of the 20th century. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It's summertime and the reading is easy. At least, we hope you'll all get the time to enjoy books during vacation and travel. Jeffrey Brown is here to help and speaks to two big-time readers who offer some guidance. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

While growing up on a Washington state dairy farm in the 1950s, Patrick Haggerty realized he was gay. In this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps, he tells his daughter, Robin, about the day his father showed up unexpectedly to his performance at a school assembly. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

At 44, John Legend is the very portrait of success. He's achieved the so-called EGOT, winning two Emmys, 12 Grammys, an Oscar and a Tony. He's the first Black man and second youngest person ever to do so. Now he's on the road with something new, performing and telling his own story. Jeffrey Brown met up with Legend for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

British actor Glenda Jackson died at the age of 87 Thursday. The two-time Oscar winner had a 23-year second act as a member of Parliament. She later returned to the stage, winning a Tony in 2018 for her role in Three Tall Women. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Jackson that year to discuss both of her remarkable careers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Camille Tagle is co-founder and creative director of FABSCRAP, which is a textile recycling nonprofit. Textiles generate 21 billion pounds of waste that goes into landfills every year, and FABSCRAP works to divert that waste, either by downcycling or giving the fabric new life. Tagle shares her Brief But Spectacular take on textile waste and fashion sustainability. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The fourth and final season of Netflix's wildly popular series "Never Have I Ever" is leading streaming charts across the world. Amna Nawaz spoke with one of the series' lead actors, Poorna Jagannathan, about the show's success and how it's paving the way for more diversity in Hollywood. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy died Tuesday at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Throughout his long career, he wrote novels that could be bleak and violent but that were also hailed for his beautiful prose. Some of his best-known works include, "No Country for Old Men," "All the Pretty Horses" and "The Road." Geoff Bennett discussed McCarthy's legacy with Walter Kirn. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Michael R. Jackson is a Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright and composer. His musical, "A Strange Loop," started as a personal monologue he wrote shortly after graduating from NYU and it debuted on Broadway 18 years later. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on writing from the inside out for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This Pride Month, as part of our "Hidden Histories" series, we look back on the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a larger-than-life figure in her own community, whose contributions to the fight for gay and transgender rights were largely overlooked until recently. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Broadway's big night, the Tony Awards, will be held this Sunday. The new show, "New York, New York," is a top contender, nominated in nine categories, including Best Musical. Its composer, John Kander, is separately being honored with a special award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater. Jeffrey Brown joined Kander at the piano for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In the aftermath of the #MeToo movement, a new field has come to prominence in the film and theater industry, intimacy coordinators and directors. The role puts a focus on consent and safety for actors and the production team. Jeffrey Brown visited the coordinators-in-training and actors for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

At the Stax Music Academy in Memphis, students learn the fundamentals of music, building on the long legacy of R&B and soul artists who emerged from their local communities. The NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs produced this story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The latest video game in Nintendo's critically acclaimed "Legend of Zelda" series has smashed sales records since its release several weeks ago, even boasting a Guinness world record for the fastest-selling Nintendo video game of all time. PBS NewsHour's Casey Kuhn joins Ali Rogin to discuss how the game's influence goes beyond its commercial success by challenging gender roles in the real world. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This Pride Month, as part of our "Hidden Histories" series, we look at the story of Lorraine Hansberry, the playwright and civil rights activist who gave new voice to countless marginalized artists who were women, Black and queer. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In an era of music streaming and digital downloads, an old format is once again becoming popular. Modern music audiences are rewinding and hitting play on a cassette tape revival. Stephanie Sy reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The blend of science and art is called neuroarts or neuro-aesthetics. The new book, "Your Brain On Art: How The Arts Transform Us," shows both the growth and importance of the field that connects the arts and our health. Jeffrey Brown visited the Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore to see the progress for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Reclamation, resurgence and resilience are all ways to describe what's happening with Native American fashion and art as it becomes more visible. Kaomi Lee of Twin Cities PBS met one Ojibwe artist who is helping to create authentic designs and is working with one non-native company to help reconcile past wrongs. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In the final days of World War II, U.S. Army Sgt. Harrison Wright was stationed in a small Belgian village near the German border. He tells his grandson, Sean Guess, about a special assignment in this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Michelle Zauner is a Korean American author and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of alternative pop band Japanese Breakfast. Zauner shares her Brief But Spectacular take on making the ordinary beautiful. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A legendary performer in the music industry has died. Tina Turner passed away Wednesday at her home in Switzerland at the age of 83. Stephanie Sy looks back on her life and career. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Traveling in search of the happiest places on Earth is at the center of the new series "The Geography Of Bliss." You might be surprised by the guide, who many may think of as having a desk job in an office. Geoff Bennett caught up with actor Rainn Wilson during this mental health awareness month to discuss his personal and professional journeys. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

At New York's Guggenheim Museum, you can walk around and into artwork by Sarah Sze. Photos, videos, objects, sounds and light are things in our daily lives. All of it is material for Sze, an artist who takes the information overload and gives it a new shape and order. Jeffrey Brown takes a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This week, a live-action version of Disney's "The Little Mermaid' opens in theaters, more than 30 years after the original animated movie hit the big screen. It's one of just a few times that a Disney princess will be played by a Black actress, a casting decision that sparked both joy and backlash. Amna Nawaz explored what this moment means for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What is our legacy? What do we leave behind after we're gone? During the pandemic, many of us pondered these questions. Now, more people are passing on their stories in the form of memoirs. As Jeffrey Brown reports, these books -- once reserved for the famous -- are becoming more accessible than ever. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

An incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. That's the focus of Michael J. Fox's new documentary "Still" just released on Apple TV+. In it, he tells the story of his career and his battle with Parkinson's disease in his own words. Amna Nawaz sat down with Fox to discuss the film and his life's work for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The actors union SAG-AFTRA has called for a strike authorization vote. If the strike is approved, actors could join the more than 11,000 Writers Guild members already on the picket line putting more pressure on studios and networks. The writers' strike halted production of movies, scripted series and late-night shows. Geoff Bennett discussed what's at stake with Sal Gentile and Jeane Phan Wong. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Leanne Morgan is finding comedy in the chaos of marriage and motherhood. She's a storyteller who draws from her experiences growing up in rural Tennessee, being married for over 30 years, raising three kids and becoming a grandmother for the first time. Morgan just released her first Netflix stand-up special and sat down with Geoff Bennett for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and our Student Reporting Labs explored how food is tied to culture and identity. Student reporter Sandeep Brijesh Pillai of the Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering in Hillsboro, Oregon, found one Cambodian refugee whose restaurant helps him heal from his tragic family history and provides a space to share his culture. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Best known as a talk show host and the face of Bravo TV, Andy Cohen is opening up in his new book, "The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up." It chronicles his latest adventure as the father of two kids. Cohen sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss the book. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

At a time when the public teaching of science is again being fought over, the largest museum of natural history in the U.S. just extended its reach. Jeffrey Brown got a look inside the American Museum of Natural History's stunning new expansion in New York for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its second year, more than 100,000 Ukrainian troops have died and at least 8 million people are living as refugees elsewhere in Europe. Ali Rogin speaks with French writer and filmmaker Bernard-Henri Lévy about his latest documentary, "Slava Ukraini." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

You could be forgiven for not knowing about the blockbuster film, "Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall." That's because it's a fictional film at the center of a new novel, "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece," written by Tom Hanks. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Hanks in New York to talk about his book and his love of making movies. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It's not unusual for a singer-songwriter to perform songs written by others. But it is unusual for an artist to take on performing an entire album's worth of someone else's material, particularly if that someone else is a giant of the music world. Grammy-winning musician Aoife O'Donovan is doing that on her latest tour. Tom Casciato has this story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Nan Goldin is a renowned photographer and activist whose work has documented LGBTQ+ subcultures, the AIDS crisis and the opioid epidemic. Recently, Goldin and her work were the subject of the documentary "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed." She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on survival. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Since anti-government protests erupted in Iran last year, people around the world have taken to social media to show their support. That includes an Iranian American ballerina who is tapping into her heritage and her art to express solidarity with those pushing for more rights. Julia Griffin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How many women artists can you name? That was a question Katy Hessel, then a 21-year-old art history major, asked herself. The results were disappointing. And so she set about learning and teaching herself and then others. That resulted in her new book, "The Story of Art Without Men." Jeffrey Brown discussed the book with Hessel for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Writers Guild of America's contract with Hollywood studios expires at midnight Tuesday, potentially affecting over 800,000 jobs if last-minute negotiations break down and a strike begins. Writers are demanding higher wages and better working conditions and say many of their concerns stem from the industry's emphasis on streaming. Geoff Bennett discussed the possible strike with Anousha Sakoui. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

With the use of streaming and social media apps, it seems like Arabic music is breaking through to new audiences. The PBS NewsHour's Deema Zein spoke to two experts on what this moment means for the music world and the Arab community. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A 2018 survey found that only 18 percent of photojournalists worldwide were women. Women Photograph is a nonprofit group working to elevate more female and nonbinary photographers. Founder Daniella Zalcman joins John Yang to discuss a new book published by the nonprofit, "What We See: Women and Nonbinary Perspectives Through the Lens." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The new film "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret," is shining a spotlight on Judy Blume, author of the original novel. Many of her books deal with issues of sexuality and adolescence rarely found elsewhere when Blume was writing. That brought contention, including bans, that are once again front and center. Jeffrey Brown discussed this with Blume for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new restaurant in Boston traces the remarkable journey of immigrant food and celebrates the people who help bring it to our tables. Laura Barrón-López gives us a taste of Comfort Kitchen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Just say the title, "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret," and many will respond with a knowing smile and a memory of what was a formative book for young people beginning in the 1970s. Now, the novel by Judy Blume is about to premiere as a film. In the first of two reports, Jeffrey Brown visited Blume and the filmmakers in Key West for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Billy Porter has become an icon both on stage and on screen. It was just announced that he's playing James Baldwin in an upcoming biopic, and he's returning to his musical roots by releasing a new album and embarking on his first headlining tour. Geoff Bennett sat down with Porter for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Harry Belafonte, a giant in the world of performance and activism, died Tuesday at 95. President Biden said Belafonte was "A groundbreaking American who used his talent, his fame and his voice to help redeem the soul of our nation." We take a look at the breadth and impact of his life. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Del Seymour works to secure long-term employment for underserved communities in San Francisco, particularly in the troubled Tenderloin neighborhood. He's lived there for more than 30 years and is also co-chair of San Francisco's local homeless coordinating board. Seymour shares his Brief But Spectacular take on restoring people's dignity. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Is it too soon to explore the pandemic through art? Not if you're Suzan-Lori Parks, who wrote a short play a day while sitting at home for 13 months and has now turned those into a full-length performance at New York's Public Theater. It's part of a very big year for one of the country's most acclaimed playwrights. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

America was introduced to Morrie Schwartz nearly 30 years ago when he spoke with Ted Koppel about his battle with ALS, sharing his unflinching and thoughtful reflections on dying. In the years after Schwartz's death, his son found a manuscript. Rob Schwartz edited his father's words into "The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully." He discussed the new book with Geoff Bennett. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Providence Art Club is one of the oldest in America, founded nearly 150 years ago in the nation's smallest state. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly looks inside at the founding members' talent and tolerance, which informs the club's approach to this day. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

We're all used to being 'on the clock' and ruled by it. But a new book by Jenny Odell takes on the very idea of time in our lives. "Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock" is Odell's follow-up to her best-selling title, "How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy." Jeffrey Brown sat down with her for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

There's an addictive quality to Tetris -- so addictive that in the Soviet Union, where it was created in 1984, the government blocked it from state computers because it was ruining productivity. A slightly embellished version of how the video game escaped from behind the Iron Curtain is portrayed in a new film on Apple TV+. "Tetris" screenwriter Noah Pink joins John Yang to discuss the project. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

There is much talk these days about diversifying classical music and other arts. But one Detroit-based organization has been at it for a long time. The Sphinx Organization's reach now expands across the nation. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Each year, the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings of cultural, historical or aesthetic importance for the National Recording Registry. Tunes for the history books, for the memory banks or just to hum or dance along to. This year is no different. Jeffrey Brown has more for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Betty Reid Soskin recently retired at 100 as the oldest National Park Service ranger. But this achievement is just one of many during her multifaceted career. Betty shares her Brief But Spectacular take on finding herself through song. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Can motorcycles be considered works of art? They are at a place called Madhouse Motors". Jared Bowen of GBH Boston went to see how the mechanics there are creating masterpieces in motion for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Video games are a booming industry, raking in nearly $100 billion yearly in the U.S. alone. But turning those games into successful movies and TV shows has been a bit of bust -- until recently. Geoff Keighley, gaming reporter and creator and host of The Game Awards, joins William Brangham to discuss what's changed. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the CIA marks its 75th anniversary, it gave us a rare peek into its newly renovated museum. The space is for its own officers, it's not open to the public, and it displays mementos from some of the agency's most clandestine operations. Nick Schifrin got a tour for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

May will see the release of a new album by Nashville artist Peter One. But to call him simply a Nashville artist doesn't tell you the half of it. And though he's known as Peter One, he's soon to embark on a most extraordinary second act, playing at the Grand Ole Opry. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Kehinde Wiley is best known for his distinctive presidential portrait of Barack Obama. But Wiley has spent most of his career painting vibrant portrayals of everyday Black men and women. A new exhibition of his work focuses on grief and mourning and also asks whose lives have value. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Wiley for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Her nearly five-decade career has taken Annie Lennox far from her working-class roots in Aberdeen, Scotland. Yet through intense years of recording and touring success, and more recently, dedicating herself to humanitarian causes, she insists she has always remained the same Annie. Amna Nawaz sat down with Lennox for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After the U.S. invaded Iraq 20 years ago, Iraqi American playwright and actor Heather Raffo created and starred in an acclaimed play "Nine Parts of Desire" about the lives of Iraqi women. She's returned to the subject on film and through a distinctly American lens, setting a new version in Michigan. Jeffrey Brown went there to see the work for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Satirist Mark Russell, who poked fun at America's political elite for more than half a century, died Thursday at the age of 90. He was best known for his PBS comedy specials that aired from 1975 to 2004. Russell died at his home in Washington, D.C. of complications from prostate cancer, his wife told the Washington Post. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Margaret Cho is a trailblazer in the world of standup comedy, and a bold and unapologetic voice on social and political matters. She's now celebrating 40 years of making people laugh and drawing attention to the issues of the day. Geoff Bennett met up with her recently at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. for our ongoing arts and culture series, Canvas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Endometriosis affects one in 10 people with uteruses over the course of their lifetime. But despite its debilitating symptoms, it can take years for doctors to correctly diagnose the disease. Ali Rogin speaks with Shannon Cohn, the director of "Below the Belt," a new documentary that tells the story of several people as they battle endometriosis and fight to raise awareness. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This Women's History Month, we're spotlighting figures whose contributions have often gone unseen. Tonight, we look back at the work of Jennie Ross Cobb, the first known female Native American photographer, who captured personal images of her community. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A husband and wife duo are raising awareness about consumerism through their art -- and making a living in the process. Special correspondent Cat Wise traveled to rural Indiana to meet them and see their art farm. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In 1889, one of the richest men of his age, industrialist Andrew Carnegie, wrote "The Gospel of Wealth," calling on those with money to use it to promote the general good. Now comes "From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth," from Darren Walker of the Ford Foundation. Walker proposes shifting the focus of giving. Jeffrey Brown spoke with him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Since starring in the hit sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat," Randall Park has become a familiar face on television and in some of Hollywood's biggest movies. Now the Korean American actor can also be found behind the camera with his directorial debut "Shortcomings." Amna Nawaz spoke with Park about the film, his long career and the power of authentic storytelling for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

We're revisiting the Brief But Spectacular take by choreographer and dancer Stuart Hodes who died last week at the age of 98. Hodes took his first dance lesson at the Martha Graham School after a stint as an aviator in World War II. He was still dancing two years ago when we featured his memoir "Onstage with Martha Graham." Here's another look at a life well-lived and beautifully danced. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The publishing world has a new infusion of enthusiasm and energy, thanks to an online community of book lovers on TikTok. Known as #BookTok, it's not just a place for book recommendations and reviews -- it's also helping drive book sales. Geoff Bennett reports on this growing phenomenon. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"A Doll's House," the classic 19th-century play by Henrik Ibsen, is getting a new Broadway adaptation starring one of today's biggest stars, Jessica Chastain. She plays Nora Helmer, one of the most iconic characters in theater history. Chastain sat down with Jeffrey Brown to discuss her role for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Barter Theatre, which opened during the Great Depression and is thriving 90 years later, is known for bringing regional themes to its rural Appalachian stage. Jeffrey Brown visited Abingdon, Virginia, to show the changing face of the area for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The 95th Academy Awards proved to be an evening of wins for Asian and Asian American actors with "Everything Everywhere All at Once" sweeping up many of the Oscars. Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang joined William Brangham and discussed if the results could change how Hollywood goes about making movies. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Emi Kiyota is an internationally recognized thought leader on healthy aging. Inspired by her grandmother's experience, Kiyota helps create elder communities with spaces that accommodate everyone. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on designing better lives for all. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This Women's History Month, we're highlighting stories of success that have faded over time. Tonight, we look back at the life of Frances Marion, a pioneer in the film industry whose storied career made her one of the most prolific and respected screenwriters of her time. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In some ways, Sunday's Academy Awards mark big advances in diversity. Last year, more top movies starred women of color than in the previous 16 years. But there are still notable gaps, particularly for women behind the camera. Rebecca Sun, senior editor of diversity and inclusivity at the Hollywood Reporter, joins Jeff Brown to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Empty fountains. Quiet corridors. Shuttered storefronts. Once the bustling centers of a community's social scene, malls aren't the fixtures of everyday life they used to be. Ideastream Public Media in Cleveland brings us the story of how one photographer is documenting these once-grand structures. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Among the slate of films that could win an Oscar on Sunday, one new documentary looks at how a potentially deadly encounter led to a surprising and inspiring ending. Amna Nawaz spoke with the duo behind the film, "Stranger at the Gate," as part of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

David Chipperfield is one of the world's most prolific architects, with buildings all around the world. The British architect on Tuesday was awarded his profession's most distinguished honor: the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Chipperfield about his life and work for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders