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FRONTLINE examines the real-time accounts of the response, missteps and trauma in the Uvalde school shooting. Using official body cam and audio, with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, this program presents a reconstruction of the chaotic response at Robb Elementary and the lessons learned.

How to Have an American Baby is a kaleidoscopic voyage into the shadow economy catering to Chinese tourists who travel to the US to give birth for citizenship. Told through a series of intimately observed vignettes, the story of a hidden global economy emerges, depicting the fortunes and tragedies that befall the ordinary people caught in its web.

A year has passed since Martin resigned his medical license, and his wife, Louisa, is now the one seeing patients in her new career change as a child counselor, while he looks after their two young children. But does the Doc truly never want to practice medicine again?

Gillian Anderson stars in Andrew Davies award-winning adaptation of a Dickens classic. Young orphan Esther Summerson is brought before London's High Court of Chancery with Richard Carstone and Ada Clare, wards of court who are caught up in the infamous and never-ending case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce. Meanwhile, Lady Dedlock finds her world turned upside down when her husband's lawyer Tulkinghorn gets wind of a dark secret in her past and begins a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Enjoy these programs among many others:

● Miss Scarlet & the Duke  
There’s still time to catch up on the first three seasons of this popular MASTERPIECE series before the highly anticipated new season comes to Passport on January 7th.

● Royal Flying Doctor Service
Follow the heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service as they navigate private lives as turbulent as the emergencies they attend to in the Australian outback.

● Downton Abbey
All six seasons of this beloved hit drama are streaming on GPB Passport through January 31, 2024.

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

Rex Evans was born with music in his blood. Raised by an award-winning musician mother, Rex was exposed to the scene at an early age. But, he was reluctant to start his own musical journey until recently. 

Award-winning CNN journalist John Blake grew up a self-described “closeted biracial person,” hostile toward white people while hiding the truth of his mother’s race. In this episode of Narrative Edge, Peter and Orlando explore a powerful conversation with Blake about racial reconciliation, acceptance and empathy.

Cookies are not just for kids. And 'cookies for adults' doesn't mean anything nefarious. Jonny Boy Cookies in Statesboro features Southern-inspired cookies that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic flavors like Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Butterscotch to unique flavors like Chicken & Waffles and Banana Puddin'.

Have you ever been to a “pounding?” Salvation South editor Chuck Reece was taken to one when he was a child, but he never knew where that name came from. That is, until a writer submitted a story to his magazine about the fading Southern tradition where those who have, help those who don’t. Chuck explains in this week's commentary.

This week on the Georgia Today podcast the Georgia Legislature gives final approval to new court-mandated voting maps, Georgia health agencies want to make preventative medication for HIV more accessible, we'll let you know where the U.S. Soccer Federation headquarters will be located, and more. Listen and subscribe.

This week on the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon Nelson is joined by the Football Fridays in Georgia All-Stars to preview the 2023 GHSA Championships. Learn about an incredible South Georgia tailgating experience, the balance of talent across the state and words of wisdom from GPB's very own Jake the Snake. 

Don't miss GPB Sports' live coverage of this year's GHSA Football Championships beginning Monday, December 11 on GPB TV and streaming at gpb.org.

One of the best opportunities for fostering literacy is the environment. When thoughtful adults set up the space around young children in an intentional way, important literacy skills get supported. Check out some easy ways to use the environment to foster literacy.

Join us for an Evening with David Sedaris! The author of bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular NPR contributor will be live on stage for one night only, following the release of his newest book Happy Go Lucky. This is a unique opportunity to see the best-selling humorist in an intimate setting. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing.