Nature
Living Volcanoes
Uncover the variety of activity, both human and natural, that occurs on the slopes of active volcanoes. Take a terrifying descent into the crater of one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes alive today. James Naughton narrates. Watch now.
POV
Minding the Gap
First-time filmmaker Bing Liu’s documentary Minding the Gap is a coming-of-age saga of three skateboarding friends in their Rust Belt hometown. While navigating a complex relationship between his camera and his friends, Bing explores the gap between fathers and sons, between discipline and domestic abuse and ultimately that precarious chasm between childhood and becoming an adult. Watch now.
PBS NewsHour
How Americans Spend Much More on Health Care Than They Realize
In his latest Making $ense blog, PBS NewsHour's Phil Moeller digs deep into the more than $980 billion U.S. households spent on health care in 2017, which works out to more than $3,200 per person, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ annual report on health spending. The report breaks down the percentage of those total expenses covered by insurers, paid by government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, and paid by patients out of pocket.
NOVA
The Next Pompeii
In the shadow of Italy’s Vesuvius, a lesser-known volcano rumbles: Campi Flegrei. If it erupts, millions of lives could be at risk. Scientists explore its unique geology and develop a warning system that could prevent Naples becoming the next Pompeii. Watch now.
Legislative Update
Legislative Update: Feb. 20, 2019
House committees discuss school safety, sports betting, and abortion, while the full House approves a student day of prayer. A Senate panel debates personal service contracts, and the full Senate passes animal welfare bills and an ignition interlock measure. Freshmen lawmakers from Paducah and Bowling Green share their legislative priorities.
Legislative Update
Legislative Update: Feb. 19, 2019
The Senate votes to limit powers of the Kentucky Secretary of State, and the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee hears fixes to last year's tax law changes. Freshmen representatives from Louisa and Bowling Green discuss their priorities. The Legislative Black Caucus celebrates Black History Month, and lawmakers convene in the Old State Capitol. | Watch Now
Kentucky Tonight
Prospects for Bail Reform in Kentucky
Renee Shaw and guests talk about bail reform. Scheduled guests: State Senator John Schickel, R-Union; Rob Sanders, Commonwealth's Attorney for the 16th Judicial Circuit - Kenton County; State Representative John Blanton, R-Salyersville; B. Scott West, Deputy Public Advocate for the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. | Watch Now or Read a recap.
Margaret: The Rebel Princess
Part One
Learn how Princess Margaret’s life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed the western world during the 20th century, and redefined society’s image of the modern princess. | Watch Now
Masterpiece
Victoria S. 3 Ep. 6
A Georgian ball at the Palace could not come at a worse time as private pictures of the Royal family are made public. | Watch Now
Kentucky Health
One Insurer’s Mission to Improve Oral Health in Kentucky
Dr. Tuckson speaks with J. Jude Thompson, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Kentucky, about the insurance company's mission to improve oral health in the commonwealth and about some recent innovations in improving dental care. | Watch now or read a program recap.