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PROGRAM GUIDE MAY 2017 VOL. 47 NO. 5

Victorian Slum HouseTuesdays, at 8:00 p.m.In this series, a Victorian tenement in the heart of London’s East End has been painstakingly brought back to life. A group of 21st century people are moving in to experience the tough living and working conditions of the Victorian poor.

The InvestmentThursday, May 4, at 8:00 p.m.Student entrepreneurs pitch their projects to a panel of judges and compete for part of a $30,000 prize pool to earn funds for their start up companies.

Dark AngelPremieres Sunday, May 21, at 9:00 p.m.Joanne Froggatt, who stole the hearts of millions of viewers as Anna, the loving and resilient lady’s maid on Downton Abbey, stars in a totally different role in a spine-tingling two-part drama on MASTERPIECE. Dispensing death from the spout of a warm teapot, Froggatt plays the notorious poisoner Mary Ann Cotton. Rebroadcast Thursday, May 25, at 10:00 p.m.

Our Town: The CoveThursday, May 18, at 8:00 p.m.Storytellers from the Martinsburg and Roaring Spring area came together to capture the spirit of their community with video, photos, and memories in Our Town: The Cove. Watch as they share stories from the area’s history, local attractions like Everett Railroad and Mamie’s Cafe, and agricultural stories that include pigmy goats and a world record dairy cow.

MONDAY–FRIDAY6:00 The Cat in the Hat

Knows a Lot About That!

6:30 Arthur

7:00 Wild Kratts

7:30 Ready Jet Go!

8:00 Nature Cat

8:30 Curious George

9:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

9:30 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

10:00 Splash and Bubbles

10:30 Sesame Street

11:00 Dinosaur Train

11:30 Peg + Cat

12:00 Super Why!

12:30 Thomas and Friends

1:00 Sesame Street

1:30 Dinosaur Train

2:00 Splash and Bubbles

2:30 Curious George

3:00 Nature Cat

3:30 Ready Jet Go!

4:00 Odd Squad

4:30 Odd Squad

5:00 Wild Kratts

5:30 Weather World (Re-airs at 5:45 p.m.)

6:00 BBC World News America

6:30 Nightly Business Report

7:00 PBS NewsHour

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weeknights at 5:30 p.m.

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Weather World providesweather education

as well asa comprehensive forecast.

WPSU's weekday lineup will change starting MAY 23.

SciTech NowMondays, May 1–22, at 8:00 p.m.SciTech Now captures the latest breakthroughs in science and technology. Each week we talk to the innovators at the forefront of their fields and explore the mysteries of the scientific world.

Conversations Live: Get Your Garden On!Thursday, May 25, at 8:00 p.m.Host Patty Satalia leads a discussion on gardening. To join the conversation, email questions to [email protected], tweet @WPSU with the hashtag #WPSUconversations, or call 1-800-543-8242 during the program.

National Memorial Day Concert Monday, May 28, at 8:00 p.m. The 28th annual broadcast of this night of remembrance honors the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. The concert features acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise and an all-star lineup of actors and musicians along with top pops conductor Jack Everly and the National Symphony Orchestra. Rebroadcast at 10:00 p.m.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

MONDAY, MAY 1 8:00 Antiques Roadshow

Virginia Beach, Hour TwoTales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains, and long-lost items salvaged from attics and basements.

9:00 SciTech Now Scientists from three countries come up with a formula to explain how bikes work and the forces at play when riding a bike.

9:30 Conversations from Penn StateVictoria Browning WyethThe granddaughter of the iconic artist Andrew Wyeth joins Patty Satalia to discuss her grandfather’s life and work.

10:00 Independent Lens National BirdA drone-target analyst and a retired intelligence officer shed light on the US drone war.

11:30 Charlie Rose

TUESDAY, MAY 2 8:00 Victorian Slum House

The 1860sParticipants move into an 1860s tenement and perform work once done by their impoverished forebears.

9:00 American Experience Ripley: Believe It or Not

Robert Ripley mesmerized the nation with his blend of homespun Americana, colorful exotica, and freakish oddities.

10:00 Frontline Second Chance KidsA fight over the fate of juveniles in prison for murder, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

11:00 Charlie Rose

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 8:00 Nature

Dolphins: Spy in the Pod, Part 1Cameras infiltrate the social world of dolphins, from strange gatherings to gang rivalries.

9:00 NOVA Super TunnelEngineers and designers build a massive new subterranean railway deep beneath the streets of London.

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Murder & MayhemThe behavior of carnivorous plants, which have been a feature of many sci-fi films, are examined.

11:00 Charlie Rose

THURSDAY, MAY 4 8:00 The Investment 2017

Student entrepreneurs compete for a share of a $30,000 prize pool, hoping to earn funds for their start-up companies.

9:00 Father Brown The Hand of LuciaThreats occur after a notorious author decides to reveal the identity of her sadistic former lover.

10:00 Home Fires Season 2 on Masterpiece Sarah finds herself in a dangerous situation, while Teresa has a big decision to make.

11:00 Charlie Rose

FRIDAY, MAY 5 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week 9:00 Latin Music USA

The Chicano Wave/ Divas and SuperstarsMexican-Americans across the southwest shape their own distinct music and enter the national stage.

11:00 Charlie Rose

SATURDAY, MAY 6 9:00 This Old House

Detroit/Windows of Detroit 9:30 American Woodshop

Headboards & Bedsteads10:00 Woodwright’s Shop

Sliding Lid Boxes10:30 Woodsmith Shop

Precision Joinery11:00 New Fly Fisher

Hawk Lake Bass11:30 Lidia’s Kitchen

Gnocchi12:00 Baking with Julia12:30 Jazzy Vegetarian

South of the Border 1:00 Cooking with Nick Stellino

Grandma’s Secrets 1:30 Martha Bakes

Southern Classics 2:00 Ciao Italia

Heavenly Sweets/Dolci Celesti 2:30 Garden Smart 3:00 Growing A Greener World

Growing Healthy Foods and Sustainable Communities

3:30 P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home Road Trip

4:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Germany’s Frankfurt and Nurnberg

4:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese Tanzania: Remote Tribes

5:00 Tracks Ahead LGB Friends

5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Antiques Roadshow

Virginia Beach, Hour Two 7:00 Last of the Summer Wine

Oh Shut Up and Eat Your Choc Ice

7:30 As Time Goes By 8:00 Father Brown

The Eagle and The DawFather Brown visits a women’s prison to hear confessions. An inmate confesses to arranging a murder.

9:00 A Place to Call Home That’s AmoreAnna and Gino’s romance continues to blossom. Olivia and James’ relationship is at a breaking point.

10:00 Austin City Limits Robert Plant & The Sensational Space ShiftersMusic icon Robert Plant sings classics from Led Zeppelin and his solo Americana albums.

11:00 Front and Center Joe JacksonIconic Jazz musician and five-time Grammy Award nominee Joe Jackson performs an electrifying set.

SUNDAY, MAY 7 9:00 Classic Gospel

Best of Ivan Parker10:00 To the Contrary

with Bonnie Erbe 10:30 Closer to Truth

How Does Faith Work?11:00 Living Smart

The Virtue of Generosity11:30 Healthy Body Healthy Mind

Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, and Iron Overload

12:00 Healing Quest 12:30 Age Wise

Communities That Care 1:00 Simply Ming

Andreas Viestad 1:30 New Scandinavian Cooking

Historical Garden 2:00 Sara’s Weeknight Meals

Fancy Pasta 2:30 America’s Test Kitchen

from Cook’s Illustrated Korean Feast

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3:00 Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking

3:30 Ultimate Restorations Badger #2: The Last Remaining Fish Car

4:30 This Old House Hour 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 SciTech Now 6:30 Conversations in the Digital Age

with Jim Zirin What’s So Funny About the Universe?

7:00 The Investment 2017 8:00 Call The Midwife

The Nonnatus family unites to provide the very best care for Sister Mary Cynthia.

9:00 Home Fires Season 2 on Masterpiece Everyone prepares for a wedding. Another twist of fate is in store for the citizens of Great Paxford.

10:00 Wolf Hall on Masterpiece Episode SixAn angry and distrustful King Henry instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second queen, Anne Boleyn.

11:06 A Place to Call Home That’s AmoreAnna and Gino’s romance continues to blossom. Olivia and James’ relationship is at a breaking point.


Virginia Beach, Hour ThreeTales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains, and long-lost items salvaged from attics and basements.

9:00 SciTech Now Find out how architects and engineers are using canned goods to create sculptures for a good cause in central Pennsylvania.

9:30 Conversations from Penn StateNicholas JonesMeet Penn State’s Executive Vice President and Provost.

10:00 Independent Lens The Prison in Twelve LandscapesA series of ordinary places across the United States, where prisons affect lives, are explored.

11:00 Charlie Rose


The 1870sThe slum dwellers toil to fulfill clothing orders and make artificial flowers for factories.

9:00 American Experience Bonnie & Clyde

The true story behind the most romanticized and infamous outlaw couple in U.S. history.

10:00 Frontline Poverty, Politics, and ProfitThe billions spent on housing the poor and why so few get the help they need are investigated.

11:00 Charlie Rose


Dolphins: Spy in The Pod, Part 2Cameras continue infiltrating the world of dolphins, shedding light on communications and strategies.

9:00 NOVA Arctic Ghost ShipThe Franklin Expedition is explored 160 years after vanishing while charting the Northwest Passage.

10:00 Plants Behaving Badly Sex & LiesRevel in the beauty of orchids and examine their flowers, which are shaped to attract pollinators.

11:00 Charlie Rose

THURSDAY, MAY 11 8:00 Music from Penn State

OperaEnjoy favorite arias and ensembles presented by the students and faculty of Penn State’s Music Department.

9:00 Father Brown The Eagle and The DawFather Brown visits a women’s prison to hear confessions. An inmate confesses to arranging a murder.

10:00 Home Fires Season 2 on Masterpiece Everyone prepares for a wedding. Another twist of fate is in store for the citizens of Great Paxford.

11:00 Charlie Rose

FRIDAY, MAY 12 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week 9:00 Bill Murray:

The Mark Twain PrizeThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts bestows the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor upon Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, and writer, Bill Murray.

10:30 Washington Week11:00 Charlie Rose


Detroit / Plumbing Road Trip 9:30 American Woodshop

Home Trims10:00 Woodwright’s Shop

Carved Oak Desk Box

10:30 Woodsmith Shop Adding Details

11:00 New Fly Fisher Russell Inn - Fall Fishing

11:30 Lidia’s Kitchen Cooking with Wine

12:00 Baking with Julia12:30 Jazzy Vegetarian

Easy Summer Luncheon 1:00 Cooking with Nick Stellino

A Taste of Italy 1:30 Martha Bakes

New England 2:00 Ciao Italia

Eat Like a Neapolitan/ Mangiare Come un Napoletano

2:30 Garden Smart 3:00 Growing a Greener World

Redeeming Your Ground (Atlanta, GA)

3:30 P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home Unique Eureka

4:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Bulgaria

4:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese Turkey: Journey to Love Valley

5:00 Tracks Ahead Tweetsie Railroad


Virginia Beach, Hour Three 7:00 Last of the Summer Wine

Who’s that Bloke with Nora Batty Then?


The Smallest of ThingsInspector Mallory’s former boss, DCI Webb, is found dead after taking a diorama of a murder scene.

9:00 A Place to Call Home Boom!Receiving word that her mother is gravely ill, Sarah gets a lift to Sydney with George and Anna.

10:00 Austin City Limits Gary Clark Jr./Courtney BarnettExperience the contemporary R&B of Gary Clark Jr. Rocking Australian Courtney Barnett performs.

11:00 Front and Center CMA Songwriters Series: Darius RuckerGrammy and CMA Award winner Darius Rucker performs songs from his album “Southern Style.”


The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash

10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe

10:30 Closer to Truth How The Subconscious Affects Us

11:00 Living Smart The Healing Power of Music

11:30 Healthy Body Healthy Mind Pelvic Organ Prolapse

12:00 Healing Quest

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12:30 Age Wise Where We Live

1:00 Simply Ming Will Gilson

1:30 New Scandinavian Cooking New Nordic Cuisine

2:00 Sara’s Weeknight Meals Shellfish Asian Style

2:30 America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Big Easy Favorites

3:00 Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke Smoking 101

3:30 Ultimate Restorations The Illions Supreme Carousel: A Rare Masterpiece

4:30 This Old House Hour 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 SciTech Now 6:30 Conversations in the Digital Age

with Jim Zirin What Goes into a Consummate Theatrical Director?

7:00 Painful Truth 8:00 Call the Midwife

Dr. Turner helps the Mullucks cope with the stresses of caring for a disabled child.

9:00 King Charles III on Masterpiece This drama imagines Prince Charles’ ascension to the throne following Queen Elizabeth’s death.

11:00 A Place to Call Home Boom!Receiving word that her mother is gravely ill, Sarah gets a lift to Sydney with George and Anna.


Orlando, Hour One Joe Strummer’s boots and Ned

Hanlon’s championship pins and cufflinks are featured.

9:00 SciTech Now What if you could share energy with your neighbors during a power outage? Find out how one company is turning this into a reality.

9:30 Conversations from Penn StateJennie NollDr. Noll discusses child maltreatment and the long-term effects of abuse.

10:00 Independent Lens Forever PureThe Israeli soccer club Beitar Jerusalem F.C. acquired two Muslim players, which led to a backlash.

11:30 Charlie Rose


The 1880sUpper-class visitors visit the slum and the participants realize how precarious their situation is.

9:00 American Epic The Big BangThe Carter Family and others record the first R&B songs and modern country music in the 1920s.

10:00 Frontline American PatriotThe Bundy family’s standoffs against the government over land in the West are highlighted.

11:00 Charlie Rose


Animal MisfitsOdd and unlikely creatures that at first glance seem ill-equipped for survival are explored.

9:00 NOVA Chinese Chariot RevealedArchaeological findings enable a team of experts to reconstruct and test China’s ancient chariots.

10:00 Food - Delicious Science We Are What We EatDiscover how the hidden chemistry in every mouthful of food keeps our bodies fit and healthy.

11:00 Charlie Rose

THURSDAY, MAY 18 8:00 Our Town: The Cove

Storytellers from the Martinsburg and Roaring Spring areas come together to capture the spirit of their communities in videos, photos, and memories.

11:00 Charlie Rose

FRIDAY, MAY 19 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week 9:00 James Beard: American Masters

Experience a century of food through the life of iconic American chef James Beard.

10:00 Julia Child: American Masters The life and legacy of Julia Child is

remembered and celebrated in this special program.

11:00 Charlie Rose


Detroit / Fixing The Fascia 9:30 American Woodshop

Recycled Trestle Table10:00 Woodwright’s Shop

Waving Arm Whirligigs10:30 Woodsmith Shop

Project Wrap-Up11:00 New Fly Fisher

St. Lewis River Salmon11:30 Lidia’s Kitchen

Eggs - All Different Ways12:00 Baking with Julia

12:30 Jazzy Vegetarian Seitan Picatta Supper

1:00 Cooking with Nick Stellino Upside-Down Apple Pie

1:30 Martha Bakes Gulf

2:00 Ciao Italia The King of Cheese/ Il Re del Formaggio

2:30 Garden Smart 3:00 Growing a Greener World

The Compost Peddlers (Austin, TX)

3:30 P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home The Best of Garden Home: Gardening

4:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Romania

4:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese Namibia: Wild Cheetah

5:00 Tracks Ahead Images of the Past


Orlando, Hour One 7:00 Last of the Summer Wine

Happy Anniversary Gough and Jessie


The Crimson FeatherBunty becomes a dancer at the Crimson Feather club to help Father Brown solve a mystery.

9:00 A Place to Call Home Worlds ApartElizabeth is rushed to the hospital where Jack confirms she has suffered a heart attack.

10:00 Austin City Limits Tedeschi Trucks BandSusan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and an ensemble of musicians showcases their record “Let Me Get By.”

11:00 Front and Center CMA Songwriters Series: Ronnie DunnRonnie Dunn, half of the legendary duo Brooks & Dunn, performs some of his best-loved hits.


Best of Jeff & Sheri Easter10:00 To the Contrary

with Bonnie Erbe 10:30 Closer to Truth

Can Metaphysics Discern God I?11:00 Living Smart

Parenting Skills and Empowering Families

11:30 Digging Deeper 12:00 Healing Quest 12:30 Age Wise

How to Age in Place 1:00 Simply Ming

Susan Regis 1:30 New Scandinavian Cooking

Very Local Stews 2:00 Sara’s Weeknight Meals

Sunday Supper

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2:30 America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Pantry Pastas

3:00 Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke Shoulders and Bellies

3:30 Ultimate Restorations The Schooner Coronet: Racing into History

4:30 This Old House Hour 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Digging Deeper Finding Your Roots 6:30 Conversations in the Digital Age

with Jim Zirin Has the Supreme Court Become Too Partisan?

7:00 National Geographic Bee 8:00 Call the Midwife

An unexpected turn of events leads to a hastily arranged wedding. Shelagh finally goes into labor.

9:00 Dark Angel on Masterpiece Joanne Froggatt stars as Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton, Britain’s first female serial killer.

11:00 A Place to Call Home Worlds ApartElizabeth is rushed to the hospital where Jack confirms she has suffered a heart attack.


Orlando, Hour TwoVintage items include a 1965 NASA “Corned Beef” archive and a 1918 WWI peach can label letter.

9:00 SciTech Now Love them or hate them, Peeps are an iconic Easter candy. But did you know they can help you calculate the speed of light?

9:30 Conversations from Penn StateJoseph GallowayJournalist Joe Galloway reflects on the numerous combat operations he’s covered in his 50 years of war reporting.

10:00 Independent Lens They Call Us MonstersThe Compound, where Los Angeles houses its most violent juvenile criminals, is explored.

11:30 Charlie Rose


The 1890sSome residents are plagued by a water shortage that dashes hopes for a promising laundry business.

9:00 American Epic Blood + SoilElder Burch, Charley Patton, and others record Delta blues, gospel, and protest songs in the South.

11:30 Lidia’s Kitchen Italian Taste for Bitter Vegetables

12:00 Baking with Julia12:30 Jazzy Vegetarian

Fabulous Fall Fare 1:00 Kevin Dundon’s Back to Basics

Eggs 2:00 Ciao Italia

Grandmother’s Meatballs/Polpettine Della Nonna

2:30 Garden Smart 3:00 Growing A Greener World

The Green Bronx Machine: The Power of a Classroom

3:30 P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home Embrace Your Space

4:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Assisi and Italian Country Charm

4:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese India: Good Karma

5:00 Weekends with Yankee The Coast


Orlando, Hour Two 7:00 Last of the Summer Wine

Getting Barry Higher in the World 7:30 As Time Goes By 8:00 Father Brown

The Lepidopterist’s CompanionFather Brown investigates the death of a photography shop employee who was holding onto a secret.

9:00 A Place to Call Home Cane ToadSarah and George begin a secret affair and start meeting at the cottage for their romantic trysts.

10:00 Austin City Limits Iggy PopA thrilling hour with rock legend Iggy Pop features classic songs and newer tunes.

11:00 Front and Center CMA Songwriters Series: Kip MooreMulti-platinum selling country star Kip Moore performs an acoustic set at New York City’s Iridium.


Jerusalem10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie

Erbe 10:30 Closer to Truth

Can Metaphysics Discern God II?11:00 Living Smart

Igniting Your Life11:30 Healthy Body Healthy Mind

Coping with Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer

12:00 Healing Quest 12:30 Age Wise

Caregiving 1:00 Simply Ming

Andrew Taylor and Mike Wiley1:30 New Scandinavian Cooking

Innovative and Old Fashioned

10:00 Frontline Inside Trump’s White HouseThe power struggles and competing visions of President Trump’s inner circle are highlighted.

11:00 Charlie Rose


The Gathering SwarmsThe planet’s most extraordinary swarms, including 17-year cicadas and a locust swarm, are explored.

9:00 NOVA Meteor StrikeScientist return apex predators like coyotes, bears, and panthers to their natural environments.

10:00 Food - Delicious Science A Matter of TasteExplore the science that makes food taste delicious and the impact it has on our tongue and nose.

11:00 Charlie Rose

THURSDAY, MAY 25 8:00 Conversations Live! Get Your Garden On 9:00 Father Brown

The Crimson FeatherBunty becomes a dancer at the Crimson Feather club to help Father Brown solve a mystery.

10:00 Dark Angel on Masterpiece Joanne Froggatt stars as Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton, Britain’s first female serial killer.

FRIDAY, MAY 26 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week 9:00 Jacques Pepin:

American Masters Jacques Pepin elevated essential kitchen techniques to an art form to become a beloved food icon.

10:00 Alice Waters: American MastersThis Berkeley hippie turned her love for food into consciousness about the environment & nutrition.

11:00 Charlie Rose


Detroit | A Mason Steps Up 9:30 American Woodshop

Victorian Hall Tree10:00 Woodwright’s Shop

Wedged Tusk Tenon10:30 Woodsmith Shop

Classic Tips & Tricks11:00 New Fly Fisher

Marmac Lodge

This guide indicates scheduled programs at time of publication. Watch WPSU-TV's evening lineups or check the website (wpsu.org/tv/schedules).

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2:00 Sara’s Weeknight Meals Upside Down Day

2:30 America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Refreshing Desserts

3:00 Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke Surf Meets Turf

3:30 Pati’s Mexican Table Chachi’s Champoton Kitchen

4:00 This Old House Hour 5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 SciTech Now 6:30 Conversations in the Digital Age

with Jim Zirin Has Hacking Become a National Security Issue?

7:00 Beyond the Wall: A Texas Tribune Investigation

7:30 Perfect 36: When Women Won the Vote

8:00 National Memorial Day Concert This wonderful night of remembrance honors the service of American men and women in uniform.

9:30 PBS Previews: The Vietnam War Interviews and exclusive clips highlight the upcoming series from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

10:00 National Memorial Day ConcertThis wonderful night of remembrance honors the service of American men and women in uniform.

11:30 A Place to Call Home Cane ToadSarah and George begin a secret affair and start meeting at the cottage for their romantic trysts.


Orlando, Hour Three How much is a 1946 photo worth if

it’s signed by Albert Einstein?

9:00 Antiques Roadshow Boston, Hour Two A visit to the Boston Public Library

explores sketches from a beloved children’s book, a Gershwin collection, and Beatles memorabilia.

10:00 Independent Lens Farmer/VeteranA combat veteran coping with PTSD starts a farm to help cultivate a healthier life outside the Army.

11:00 Charlie Rose


The 1900sObserve the social changes the slum dwellers face as they move into the 20th century.

9:00 American Epic Out of the Many, the OneDiscover how America’s diverse cultures contribute to the country’s many different musical styles.

10:30 Frontline Being MortalWriter and surgeon Atul Gawande examines how doctors care for terminally ill patients.

11:30 Charlie Rose


Touching the WildResearcher Joe Hutto spends seven years of his life walking among a herd of wild mule deer.

9:00 NOVA Troubled WatersThe chemistry and engineering that led to the water crisis in Flint, Michigan are examined.

10:00 Food - Delicious Science Food on the BrainDiscover how the chemistry in our food impacts our brains and creates our deepest cravings.

11:00 Charlie Rose

Is your beloved car ready for retirement? It's been good to you, so why not say goodbye with one last act of kindness? Your vehicle will be handled with care, the proceeds from its sale will support the programs you love on WPSU and you'll receive a tax deduction.

To donate your car to public radio call 1-866-789-8627 or visit cartalkvdp.com and choose WPSU-FM!

Turn you old car into the public radio programs you love.

Vehicle Donation Program

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PBS KIDS Family Nights!

Get ready for Mother’s Day and enjoy some quality family time when you whip up something special for mom using recipes from PBS Food. You’ll find dozens of ideas including delicious brunch recipes, a “flower” lunch and a few eye-catching spring desserts.

visit pbs.org/food/mothers-day

Make Mom’s Day!

Every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. the WPSU PBS KIDS Channel hosts a special block for family viewing.

Splash and Bubbles: One Big Ocean

May 5, 6, and 7

Sesame Street: Cookie Thief

May 26, 27, and 28

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Space

May 19, 20, and 21

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Tiger Family Trip

May 12, 13, and 14

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PBS KIDS and WPSU Summer Fun

In honor of the holiday that marks (in the US, anyway) the start of summer, we know you will soon be looking for low-cost activities to keep kids busy this summer. Playing in the sprinkler, climbing trees and catching lightning bugs don’t cost a thing and they make for happy childhood memories.

Happy Memorial Day!

Sunday, April 30Red Sweater Day with Daniel Tiger

at Altoona Curve PNG Park

Saturday, May 20A Taste of Innovation

with Clifford the Big Red Dog

Saturday, June 17WPSU Kids Day at

DelGrosso’s Amusement Park with Jet Propulsion

WPSU is out about this summer with several PBS KIDS character events. Stop in and see us at these locations.

Fun Summer Ideas

Visit wpsu.org/events for more information.

Wednesday, July 12Children’s Day at the

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts with Nature Cat

Saturday, July 29Rockhill Trolley Museum

visit with Daniel Tiger

Check out some fun summer craft ideas and start dreaming about making the most of the lazy days of summer at pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids.

Looking Ahead...

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Saturday, May 20, noon-4:00 p.m.A Taste of Innovation

Join us for a gathering of our region’s exceptional restaurant, catering, and food truck chefs. This is a family-friendly event, and WPSU will have children’s activities and visits from PBS Kids characters.

• Food and Beverage Tastings• Demonstrations from Innovation Park

Businesses• PBS Kids Character Visits and Activities• Live Music at the Picnic Lawn

Wristbands are $30 for ages 12 and older. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free.

Visit wpsu.org/atasteofinnovation to purchase your wristband today!

Podcast Listening PartyMonday, May 1, 6:00 p.m.

Webster's Bookstore Cafe133 E. Beaver Ave.State College, PA 16801

Join WPSU at Webster's for a listening party and discussion about Grapple, a new podcast from Keystone Crossroads. Immigration is a hot-button issue these days, so Grapple went to talk to those at the center of the debate. You'll hear from undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia, old-timers watching their city change in Hazleton and a diversity of other voices from around the state. Dig deeper on this issue — and this episode — with the reporter behind the podcast, WPSU's own Eleanor Klibanoff.

Urban Ideas Worth Stealing Conference Wednesday, May 10, 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

The National Civil War Museum1 Lincoln CircleHarrisburg, PA 17103

Join Keystone Crossroads at the second annual Urban Ideas Worth Stealing conference. The day-long conference includes breakfast and lunch, a networking cocktail hour, and admission to the museum's galleries and exhibits. People with all levels of knowledge about urban issues are encouraged to attend.

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