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Explore the lives of diverse, lesser-known historical figures with disabilities, exploring not only their impact on and contributions to U.S. society, but also the concept of disability culture, which honors the uniqueness of disability. Hosted and narrated by the musician and disability rights advocate Lachi.

American Masters
Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement.
American Masters
The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.
American Masters
The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights.
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American Masters
Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver.
American Masters
Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
American Masters
Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
American Masters
Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.
American Masters
Learn about Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize-winning author of Night.
American Masters
Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.
American Masters
Learn about Marlee Matlin, Oscar-winning actress and champion of the Deaf community.
American Masters
Discover how celebrated cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
American Masters
Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times.
American Masters
Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.
Extras
Nature
Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS.
American Masters
Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver.
Antiques Roadshow
Preview: 250 Years of Americana
American Masters
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka returns to the show to talk about her creative process.
American Masters
Watch as Oglala Lakota musician Mato Wayuhi draw on ancestral knowledge to inform his process.
Washington Week with The Atlantic
The state of negotiations to end Trump’s stalled war in Iran
Washington Week with The Atlantic
Why ‘YOLO’ Republicans are defying Trump in Congress
American Masters
This version contains EAD. Explore the life of notable Black scholar W.E.B. Du Bois.
Washington Week with The Atlantic
David Ignatius on the consequences of the Iran war
Washington Week with The Atlantic
Trump’s revolutionary approach to global leadership