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Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
September 22, 2023
Follow the 50-year career of preeminent First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams. See how his landmark cases—from the Pentagon Papers to Citizens United to Clearview AI—helped define free speech as it is known today. Join Dan Abrams, Ari Melber, Nina Totenberg and more as they explore how Abrams' career has shaped major changes in law, public discourse and civic action since the 1960s.
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Marcella
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Discover how celebrated cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
Norman Teague: Love Reigns Supreme
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Follow furniture maker and conceptual artist Norman Teague as he prepares for a solo exhibition....
Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny
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Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times.
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
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Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian....
Sarah Thankam Mathews: After All This
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Follow author Sarah Thankam Mathews as pressure mounts to follow up her acclaimed debut novel....
Camille A. Brown: Giant Steps
May 6, 2025
Follow the Broadway choreographer as she elevates the possible with bold explorations of movement....
Ten Times Better
May 5, 2025
The story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who later became a Vegas blackjack dealer....
Daveed Diggs Takes on Cyberpunk Rap
April 24, 2025
Rapper and actor Daveed Diggs on his creative process as a rapper and songwriter.
Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse
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Explore the career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and his award-winning graphic novel Maus.
LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
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Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
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Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
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Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care
October 29, 2024
Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement....
Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future
October 22, 2024
The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century....
Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy
October 15, 2024
The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights.
Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service
October 8, 2024
Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who championed the cause of justice and...
Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal
October 1, 2024
Explore the story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction...
Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
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Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors....
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