Town Square
Remembering the Holocaust
Posted on · Ken Burns discusses his latest documentary “The U.S. and the Holocaust” and experts weigh in on the importance of knowing our history
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Town Square
Documentary ‘Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness’ airs on PBS
Posted on · Executive producer Ken Burns presents both the unbearable obstacles faced by those who live with mental disorders and their hope for a better life in a two-part series airing tonight on all PBS platforms and TV 8 at 8 pm CT. Today, the filmmakers of the series and local mental health experts help shed a light on the mental health crisis among America’s youth.
Houston Matters
What overturning Roe v. Wade signals about politics and the judiciary (June 27, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We discuss what last week’s Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade signals about politics and the judiciary beyond abortion. Then, we learn about the challenges young people face when dealing with mental illness. And we get an update on Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Debate Recap, Black Lives Matter Focuses On The Election, And Country Cover Songs (Sept. 13, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: A recap of the Presidential debate from TSU, Black Lives Matter focuses on the 2020 election, some area musicians sing covers of their favorite country classics, and we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the news.
Vietnam
WATCH: The Vu Family, a “Getting Here: Journeys from Vietnam” Bonus Story
Posted on · Working hard, and saving all they could, the Vu family came to find joy, peace and success in the United States.
Houston Matters
Lily Jang Travels Home To Vietnam To Tell Her ‘Saigon Stories’
Posted on · Former Houston news anchor Lily Jang talks about returning to her native Vietnam for a TV special called Saigon Stories, where she explores the rich connections between that country and Houston.
Houston Matters
Ken Burns And Lynn Novick Discuss Their New Series ‘The Vietnam War’
Posted on · Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick talk about their latest collaboration, The Vietnam War, which premieres Sunday at 7 p.m. on Houston Public Media, TV 8.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Extended Days At Some HISD Schools, And Previewing ‘The Vietnam War’ (Sept. 15, 2017)
Posted on · On Friday’s edition of Houston Matters: Students at a dozen HISD campuses will have longer school days to make up for lost time after Harvey. We examine the process of cleaning up storm debris in one neighborhood. And Ken Burns and Lynn Novick preview their new documentary series The Vietnam War.
Vietnam
Ken Burns Vietnam: Remember
Posted on · Watch a preview of the upcoming series here.
Vietnam
Ken Burns Vietnam: First Look “Vietnamese vs Vietnamese”
Posted on · A North Vietnamese soldier laments how the war pitted Vietnamese against each other.
Vietnam
Ken Burns Vietnam: First Look “The Fear Went Away”
Posted on · A navy pilot describes being shot down on his first combat mission.
Vietnam
Ken Burns Vietnam: First Look “Shot Right Here”
Posted on · A South Vietnamese soldier is shot but fights on.
Vietnam
Ken Burns Vietnam: First Look “At Great Cost”
Posted on · A North Vietnamese citizen remembers slogans inspiring people to sacrifice - at great cost.
Vietnam
Ken Burns Vietnam: First Look “Social Change Was Coming”
Posted on · The Vietnam era was marked by protests, not just about war, but also for social change.
Vietnam
Ken Burns Vietnam: First Look “Save Us”
Posted on · A Vietnamese woman learns that the powerful American military is coming to her country.