A film by: Hannah Engelson. Jonah Bascle was an unconventional mayoral candidate, even by New Orleans standards: artist, comedian, disability-rights activist. Born with muscular dystrophy, Jonah raced against mortality throughout his twenties. Combining humor, political action, and a sense of urgency, Jonah Stands Up challenges stereotypes associated with differently-abled individuals in New Orleans. Airs 11/2 at 11 p.m.; 11/3 at 3 a.m.; 11/3 at 10 a.m.; 11/3 at 6 p.m.
In this program Iroquois tradition, language, politics and culture are discussed. Airs Wednesday beginning 1/23 at 1 a.m. REQUEST THIS RECORDING #1 […]
A village woman without a high school diploma has become China’s most famous poet. Meet the breakout writer Yu Xihua, a […]
Our Kids: Narrowing the Opportunity Gap (4/60 minute programs) airs Mondays at 2 a.m. beginning 2/3 – Host Dr. Robert Putnam (Harvard […]
This series tells the story of early settlement, conquest and immigration; of tradition and reinvention; of anguish and celebration;and of the gradual […]
