Upcoming Public Affairs Programs on KET and KET2

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Sunday, May 26: 2:00 AM; Frontline; #3104 The Untouchables; Are the CEOs of mega-banks too big to jail? This program investigates why Wall Street's leaders have escaped prosecution.; 5:00 AM; Washington Week; 5:30 AM; Need To Know; 6:00 AM; Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly; 7:00 AM; European Journal; #3121 The Rise of Anti-Semitism In Eastern Europe; 10:00 AM; To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe; 10:30 AM; Inside Washington; 11:00 AM; Moyers & Company; #220 Going to Jail for Justice; Activist Tim DeChristopher tells why he spent nearly two years in prison in the name of environmental justice.; Noon; The McLaughlin Group; 12:30 PM; Comment on Kentucky; Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. Guests: Jack Brammer, political writer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Jacqueline Pitts, reporter and producer, Pure Politics on cn/2; and Laura Ungar, health reporter, Louisville Courier-Journal. A KET production.; 1:00 PM; Sen. Rand Paul: One to One with Bill Goodman; In Washington D.C., Bill talks with Kentucky's junior U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R) about the issues topping his priority list and how they will impact the nation and Kentucky. A 2013 KET production.; 1:30 PM; Connections with Renee Shaw; #832 KY Girls STEM Collaborative; Renee welcomes a panel of guests to discuss the Kentucky Girls STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Collaborative Project. The collaborative, in partnership with STEM-H Institute at Eastern Kentucky University, will hold its fifth annual conference on June 7, 2013, at EKU in Richmond.; 5:00 PM; Constitution USA with Peter Sagal; #103 Created Equal; It took three-quarters of a century, and a bloody civil war, before the Fourteenth Amendment of 1868 made equality a constitutional right and gave the federal government the power to enforce it.; 7:00 PM; Moyers & Company; #220 Going to Jail for Justice; Activist Tim DeChristopher tells why he spent nearly two years in prison in the name of environmental justice.; 11:00 PM; This Is America & The World; #1633 President Dennis Van Roekel; Dennis Van Roekel, President of the National Education Association, talks about the positive and negative aspects of education in America and the steps being taken to move the country forward.
Monday, May 27: Midnight; Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly; 12:30 AM; Sen. Rand Paul: One to One with Bill Goodman; In Washington D.C., Bill talks with Kentucky's junior U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R) about the issues topping his priority list and how they will impact the nation and Kentucky. A 2013 KET production.; 1:00 AM; European Journal; #3121 The Rise of Anti-Semitism In Eastern Europe; 1:30 AM; Scully/The World Show; 2:00 AM; Theater Talk; #622 In the Lower Depths with Barbra, plus On Broadway with Evans & Feldman; Guests are Michael Urie and playwright Jonathan Tolins of Buyer & Cellar, Tolins's new hit comedy at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, inspired by an unlikely subject, Barbra Streisand's lavish coffee table book, My Passion for Design.; 4:00 AM; Pacific Heartbeat; #204 Hula: The Language of the Heart; An entertaining yet thought-provoking look at hula's role in the past, present, and future of the Hawaiian people.; 7:00 AM; Newsline; Noon; Charlie Rose; 6:00 PM; BBC World News America; 6:30 PM; Nightly Business Report; 7:00 PM; PBS NewsHour; 8:00 PM; Kentucky Tonight; #2023 Foreign Policy; Bill and his guests discuss foreign policy. Scheduled guests: Robert Farley, professor at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky; Christopher Leskiw, political science professor at the University of the Cumberlands; Lori Hartmann-Mahmud, professor and chair of international studies at Centre College; and Michael Cairo, political science professor and international affairs program director at Transylvania University.; 10:00 PM; Independent Lens; #1415 Detropia; A dynamic cluster of innovators, entrepreneurs, and proud, self-proclaimed "hustlers" in Detroit, Michigan are profiled.; 11:00 PM; BBC World News
Tuesday, May 28: Midnight; Tavis Smiley; 12:30 AM; Tavis Smiley; 1:00 AM; Charlie Rose; 2:00 AM; Between the Lines with Barry Kibrick; #1312 Ken Lindner (Pyschologist) - Your Killer Emotions; Groundbreaking process for mastering your emotions and modifying your behavior.; 3:00 AM; Journey Into WellBeing; Health explorer and Lexington native Debra Koerner travels the Bluegrass state and uncovers creative wellness initiatives across the Commonwealth. Kentucky's top wellness pros share their tips for enriching the lives of Kentuckians as well as all Americans.; 7:00 AM; Newsline; Noon; Charlie Rose; 6:00 PM; BBC World News America; 6:30 PM; Nightly Business Report; 7:00 PM; PBS NewsHour; 7:30 PM; Sen. Rand Paul: One to One with Bill Goodman; In Washington D.C., Bill talks with Kentucky's junior U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R) about the issues topping his priority list and how they will impact the nation and Kentucky. A 2013 KET production.; 9:00 PM; Constitution USA with Peter Sagal; #104 Built to Last?; Peter Sagal travels to Iceland, where after the country's economic collapse, leaders decided to create a new constitution, looking to the U.S. Constitution for inspiration. He considers why our own founding document has lasted more than 225 years.; 10:00 PM; Frontline; #3110 Outlawed In Pakistan; A teenager makes her way through Pakistan's broken justice system after accust four men of rape. The film profiles her courage in a society where rape victims and their families are often considered dishonorable and subjected to humiliation, poverty, and mortal danger.; 10:00 PM; Telling Amy's Story; This program follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide that occurred in central Pennsylvania on November 8, 2001. Hosted by actress Mariska Hargitay.; 11:00 PM; BBC World News; 11:00 PM; Charlie Rose
Wednesday, May 29: Midnight; Tavis Smiley; 12:30 AM; Tavis Smiley; 1:00 AM; Charlie Rose; 2:00 AM; Kentucky Tonight; #2023 Foreign Policy; Bill and his guests discuss foreign policy. Scheduled guests: Robert Farley, professor at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky; Christopher Leskiw, political science professor at the University of the Cumberlands; Lori Hartmann-Mahmud, professor and chair of international studies at Centre College; and Michael Cairo, political science professor and international affairs program director at Transylvania University.; 2:00 AM; Constitution USA with Peter Sagal; #104 Built to Last?; Peter Sagal travels to Iceland, where after the country's economic collapse, leaders decided to create a new constitution, looking to the U.S. Constitution for inspiration. He considers why our own founding document has lasted more than 225 years.; 3:00 AM; Frontline; #3110 Outlawed In Pakistan; A teenager makes her way through Pakistan's broken justice system after accust four men of rape. The film profiles her courage in a society where rape victims and their families are often considered dishonorable and subjected to humiliation, poverty, and mortal danger.; 4:00 AM; Independent Lens; #1415 Detropia; A dynamic cluster of innovators, entrepreneurs, and proud, self-proclaimed "hustlers" in Detroit, Michigan are profiled.; 7:00 AM; Newsline; 7:30 AM; Sen. Rand Paul: One to One with Bill Goodman; In Washington D.C., Bill talks with Kentucky's junior U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R) about the issues topping his priority list and how they will impact the nation and Kentucky. A 2013 KET production.; Noon; Charlie Rose; 6:00 PM; BBC World News America; 6:30 PM; Nightly Business Report; 7:00 PM; PBS NewsHour; 11:00 PM; BBC World News; 11:00 PM; Charlie Rose
Thursday, May 30: Midnight; Tavis Smiley; 12:30 AM; Tavis Smiley; 1:00 AM; Charlie Rose; 4:00 AM; Telling Amy's Story; This program follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide that occurred in central Pennsylvania on November 8, 2001. Hosted by actress Mariska Hargitay.; 5:00 AM; Constitution USA with Peter Sagal; #104 Built to Last?; Peter Sagal travels to Iceland, where after the country's economic collapse, leaders decided to create a new constitution, looking to the U.S. Constitution for inspiration. He considers why our own founding document has lasted more than 225 years.; 7:00 AM; Newsline; 7:30 AM; Connections with Renee Shaw; #832 KY Girls STEM Collaborative; Renee welcomes a panel of guests to discuss the Kentucky Girls STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Collaborative Project. The collaborative, in partnership with STEM-H Institute at Eastern Kentucky University, will hold its fifth annual conference on June 7, 2013, at EKU in Richmond.; 10:30 AM; Growing Bolder; #207 No Limits; How world records are broken, meet WWII veteran Bill Coleman, the coolest new games and rides at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions expo, and meet cancer survivor and triathlete Tony Handler.; Noon; Charlie Rose; 5:30 PM; Wild Photo Adventures; #209 Rocky Mountain Elk; Doug Gardner and Michael Mauro hike the breathtaking Rocky Mountains in search of rutting elk.; 6:00 PM; BBC World News America; 6:30 PM; Nightly Business Report; 7:00 PM; PBS NewsHour; 11:00 PM; BBC World News; 11:00 PM; Charlie Rose
Friday, May 31: Midnight; Tavis Smiley; 12:30 AM; Tavis Smiley; 1:00 AM; Charlie Rose; 3:00 AM; Constitution USA with Peter Sagal; #104 Built to Last?; Peter Sagal travels to Iceland, where after the country's economic collapse, leaders decided to create a new constitution, looking to the U.S. Constitution for inspiration. He considers why our own founding document has lasted more than 225 years.; 5:30 AM; Roundabout U; 7:00 AM; Newsline; Noon; Charlie Rose; 5:00 PM; Connections with Renee Shaw; #833 Jack Burch; Renee welcomes Jack Burch, retiring executive director of Community Action Council. Burch has been the executive director for 33 years. The council provides opportunities for low-income people in Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas counties to achieve self-sufficiency.; 6:00 PM; BBC World News America; 6:30 PM; Nightly Business Report; 7:00 PM; PBS NewsHour; 7:30 PM; Consuelo Mack WealthTrack; #949 Charitable Investments; 8:00 PM; Comment on Kentucky; Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. A KET production.; 8:30 PM; The McLaughlin Group; 9:00 PM; Washington Week with Gwen Ifill; 9:30 PM; Need To Know; 11:00 PM; Charlie Rose; 11:30 PM; BBC World News
Saturday, June 1: Midnight; Tavis Smiley; 12:30 AM; Tavis Smiley; 1:00 AM; Charlie Rose; 1:00 AM; Washington Week with Gwen Ifill; 1:30 AM; Need To Know; 3:30 AM; Independent Lens; #1415 Detropia; A dynamic cluster of innovators, entrepreneurs, and proud, self-proclaimed "hustlers" in Detroit, Michigan are profiled.; 7:00 AM; Inside Washington; 7:30 AM; Comment on Kentucky; Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. A KET production.
Sunday, June 2: 2:00 AM; Frontline; #3110 Outlawed In Pakistan; A teenager makes her way through Pakistan's broken justice system after accust four men of rape. The film profiles her courage in a society where rape victims and their families are often considered dishonorable and subjected to humiliation, poverty, and mortal danger.; 3:00 AM; Independent Lens; #1415 Detropia; A dynamic cluster of innovators, entrepreneurs, and proud, self-proclaimed "hustlers" in Detroit, Michigan are profiled.; 5:00 AM; Washington Week with Gwen Ifill; 5:30 AM; Need To Know; 6:00 AM; Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly; 7:00 AM; European Journal; 10:00 AM; To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe; 10:30 AM; Inside Washington; 11:00 AM; Moyers & Company; Noon; The McLaughlin Group; 12:30 PM; Comment on Kentucky; Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. A KET production.; 1:00 PM; Rep. Ed Whitfield: One to One with Bill Goodman; In Washington, D.C., Bill talks with U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-1st) about the issues topping his priority list and how they will impact the nation and Kentucky. A 2013 KET production.; 1:30 PM; Connections with Renee Shaw; #833 Jack Burch; Renee welcomes Jack Burch, retiring executive director of Community Action Council. Burch has been the executive director for 33 years. The council provides opportunities for low-income people in Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas counties to achieve self-sufficiency.; 5:00 PM; Constitution USA with Peter Sagal; #104 Built to Last?; Peter Sagal travels to Iceland, where after the country's economic collapse, leaders decided to create a new constitution, looking to the U.S. Constitution for inspiration. He considers why our own founding document has lasted more than 225 years.; 7:00 PM; Moyers & Company; 9:00 PM; Olmsted and America's Urban Parks; Examines the visionary urban planner and landscape architect's impact on the development of America's first great city parks in the late 19th century. With incredible foresight, Olmsted brought nourishing green spaces to New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Louisville's beautiful city park system.; 11:00 PM; This Is America & The World; #1634 Akbar Ahmed (The Thistle and the Drone); Author Akbar Ahmed focuses on how America's war on terror became a global war on tribal Islam.
Monday, June 3: Midnight; Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly; 12:30 AM; Rep. Ed Whitfield: One to One with Bill Goodman; In Washington, D.C., Bill talks with U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-1st) about the issues topping his priority list and how they will impact the nation and Kentucky. A 2013 KET production.; 1:00 AM; European Journal; 1:30 AM; Scully/The World Show; 2:00 AM; Theater Talk; #623 Nielsen & Hyde Pierce on Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, plus Carden and Gilford on FINKS; Two new plays this season, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and Finks, are discussed.; 4:00 AM; Independent Lens; #1415 Detropia; A dynamic cluster of innovators, entrepreneurs, and proud, self-proclaimed "hustlers" in Detroit, Michigan are profiled.; 7:00 AM; Newsline; Noon; Charlie Rose; 6:00 PM; BBC World News America; 6:30 PM; Nightly Business Report; 7:00 PM; PBS NewsHour; 8:00 PM; Kentucky Tonight; 11:00 PM; BBC World News; 11:00 PM; Charlie Rose
Tuesday, June 4: Midnight; Tavis Smiley; 12:30 AM; Tavis Smiley; 1:00 AM; Charlie Rose; 2:00 AM; Between the Lines with Barry Kibrick; #1313 Mark Geragos and Pat Harris (Attorneys) - Mistrial; Two well known defense attorneys provide an inside look at how the criminal justice system works.; 7:00 AM; Newsline; Noon; Charlie Rose; 6:00 PM; BBC World News America; 6:30 PM; Nightly Business Report; 7:00 PM; PBS NewsHour; 7:30 PM; Rep. Ed Whitfield: One to One with Bill Goodman; In Washington, D.C., Bill talks with U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-1st) about the issues topping his priority list and how they will impact the nation and Kentucky. A 2013 KET production.; 11:00 PM; BBC World News; 11:00 PM; Charlie Rose
Wednesday, June 5: Midnight; Tavis Smiley; 12:30 AM; Tavis Smiley

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