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Next week, we’ll explore the story behind an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit. Take a look at what’s coming up!

Children of the Mist traces the story of Di, a 13-year-old girl coming of age in an indigenous Hmong community in the mountains of Northwest Vietnam. As part of the first generation in her village with access to formal education, Di navigates the cultural and social challenges faced by young girls in her community while balancing inherited tradition with change.

Some of the South’s most influential creators take us to the places that feed their imaginations: author Jesmyn Ward, screenwriter Michael Waldron, poet Natasha Trethewey and songwriters Justin Moore, Tarriona “Tank” Ball and Thao Nguyen.

The Golden Gate Bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit. Can America continue to execute bold and ambitious infrastructure projects in the 21st century?

Enjoy an hour with maverick Texas singer/songwriter and artist Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band. The Guggenheim Fellowship winner performs songs from his lauded LP Just Like Moby Dick, as well as classics from his back catalog.

Beat the heat and stream the best of public television with GPB Passport! Binge full seasons, watch new episodes before they air on GPB, catch up on shows you missed and discover more programs to love with this popular donor benefit.

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The Ken Burns Collection
Did you know award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns turns 70 on July 29th? Join us in celebration of his birthday and check out our collection of his documentaries on GPB Passport.

Finding Your Roots
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes us on a deep dive into the ancestry of some of the most influential people of our time.

Antiques Road Trip
Binge the new season of this popular British series starting tonight! You can also enjoy episodes from past seasons.

Click here to donate and access GPB Passport now. Already a GPB donor? Activate your GPB Passport account and start streaming today!

Narrative Edge from Georgia Public Broadcasting highlights books with Georgia connections. Hosted by two of your favorite public radio book nerds, who also happen to be your hosts of All Things Considered on GPB radio, Peter and Orlando will introduce you to authors, their writings and the insights behind their stories mixed with their own thoughts and ideas on just what gives these works the Narrative Edge.

Check out the premiere episode on Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo, the true story of two enslaved people from Macon, William and Ellen Craft, who escaped to freedom in 1848 here or wherever you listen.

In this special bonus episode of the Fork in the Road podcast, host David Zelski and producer Jeremy Powell look back at the first season to tell some behind-the-scenes stories and answer a few questions from you. 

This week on the Georgia Today podcast, a federal judge rules in favor of Atlanta organizers gathering signatures to force a vote on the controversial police and firefighter training center, hear how a community rallies in support of a Cobb County teacher fired for a book-reading and more. Listen and Subscribe.

Start the semester a step ahead with countless free resources from GPB Education! The 2023-2024 school year is fast approaching and no matter what grade level you’re teaching, we’ve got the resources to set you up for success. Here are a few of our new favorites to get you on the right track!

Get a taste of the South and join us at a virtual event featuring panelists from Southern Storytellers and The Great American Recipe! Hosted by PBS and co-hosted by Arkansas PBS and Virginia Public Media, this delicious conversation will celebrate Southern food and its influences on Southern culture and identity.

The event will take place on Tuesday, August 1 from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Featured guests will include The Great American Recipe Season 2 contestants Leanna Pierre and Salmah Hack, along with several featured creatives from Southern Storytellers, including musician Tarriona "Tank" Ball, cookbook author Michael Twitty, and screenwriter Qui Nguyen. Click here to RSVP!

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