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Next week, we bear the cold of the wild north, fly with America's first war plane, attempt to understand TikTok and much more. Take a look at what’s coming up!

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This enchanting adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel about love and marriage comes from acclaimed writer Andrew Davies. Mrs. Dashwood is devastated when her husband dies. His estate and fortune are bequeathed by law to his son from a previous marriage. She and her daughters start a new life in Devonshire.

This documentary brings to life the startling development of America’s first war plane and the enormous contributions the aircraft has made to aviation history. Meet the men and women of a century ago, as they answer the call of our nation to defend liberty in Europe during WW1.

Featuring a cast of Gen Z influencers and experts, this film dissects TikTok, one of the most influential platforms in the new social media landscape, balancing a genuine interest in the community and its innovative mechanics with healthy skepticism.

Against the backdrop of the Ukraine war, this film traces a pattern of Russian atrocities across previous conflicts and exposes the challenges of trying to hold Russia to account.

Journey from Canada’s high arctic to the boreal forest and discover how polar bears, coastal wolves, lynx and more survive in the North. Timing and seizing opportunity can mean the difference between life and death in this wild and rugged outpost.

Lionfish - long prized in home aquariums - have invaded the Atlantic. Dive deep with host Danni Washington to investigate what makes the lionfish such a successful invasive species, how it’s wreaking havoc and what can be done about it.

Follow an in-depth investigation into the real causes of the decline of the Roman Empire.  Three deadly epidemics and climate change could have caused its collapse - drawing frightening parallels to today.

There was a lot to unpack in hours of faceoffs between candidates like Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, and there’s more at stake than just a political title in a state that is quickly growing in population and political stature.

This week, we look at key general election debates and what they tell us - or don’t - about Georgia’s top candidates.

In the early 1960s, in places like Memphis, Tennessee, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama, groups of young Black and white musicians made hit records together in defiance of Jim Crow. In this week's commentary, Salvation South Editor Chuck Reece explains why the significance of southern Soul Music goes far beyond its irresistible call to the dance floor.

On this week's podcast, Hannah and Jon explain why a bunch of top college scouts and a helicopter landing were part of our game of the week at Buford, the challenges a flag football coach faces and why Brooks County didn't play a game for 28 days. 

Visit the Pop Up Porch, open daily from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Ponce City Market from October 26 through 30. You can even share your own story at a special StorySLAM at 7 Stages Theatre on October 27. The theme is “Crossroads,” so prepare a five-minute story about a turning point in your life. Visit gpb.org/community for more information.  

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The U.S. and the Holocaust
This series from Ken Burns examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany in the context of global antisemitism and racism, the eugenics movement in the U.S. and race laws in the American South.

Van der Valk
Marc Warren stars as steely-eyed cop Piet van der Valk this series based on Nicolas Freeling’s legendary crime thrillers.

Wallander
Kenneth Branagh plays a troubled detective in this acclaimed crime drama set in Sweden

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