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Next week, Independent Lens looks at how public libraries shaped a nation and remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today. Take a look at what’s coming up!

At GPB, we believe in the power of public media to unite and uplift Georgia - supporting families, celebrating our local history and culture, and delivering essential information when you need it most. Learn what you can do to advocate for GPB at Protect My Public Media.

Fortune’s wheel turns as Cromwell finally finds himself in Henry’s crosshairs on the season finale of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.

PBS News coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, April 26 will begin with a live stream of the funeral proceedings at 4:00 a.m. ET at PBS.org/newshour, followed by a special report on PBS News Weekend at 6 PM that evening. Learn more about the funeral.

Chris and Paul spend time exploring Stowe and the Green Mountains of Vermont during autumn. While photographing quintessential New England scenery, they learn about conservation efforts that are preserving this land for future generations to enjoy.

Spanning three generations of women, their narratives, by turns difficult and jubilant, bear witness to the complex, ever-evolving nature of inheritance and the hurt and protection entangled within familial bonds.

Join chef Pati Jinich on a journey inspired by the Pan-American Highway to celebrate the many cultures of the Americas and how they enrich each other. Follow her as she travels from the top of Alaska through Alberta.

Hear the story of the pioneering women who helped the U.S. public library system shape a nation and how today's dedicated librarians remain dutifully protective of this beloved institution despite working in a contentious age.

Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease than White Americans and their life expectancy is about five years shorter. Why? In this special feature-length documentary, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson investigates the dramatic health disparities in the US, even as scientists confirm that there are no meaningful genetic differences between races.

See what’s cooking on GPB Passport.  

Homemade Live!
Join chef Joel Gameron and his celebrity guests for this cooking and entertainment show taped in front of a live studio audience.

Lidia’s Kitchen
Cook along with beloved chef Lidia Bastianich, host of one of the longest-running cooking shows on PBS.

Louisiana Coastal Cooking
Enjoy a 13-part road trip through Southwest Louisiana to learn about the bounty, culture and community of the region as well as the importance of coastal restoration as seen through the lens of food.

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As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, GPB is excited to bring you a series of compelling programs throughout the rest of 2025. We're also connecting with Georgia communities through events centered around The American Revolution, a six-part, twelve-hour series that brings that story to life, focusing on the people who lived it. Read more.

As the school year comes to a close, Georgia Public Broadcasting reflects on the powerful first year of the Student Voices Collective (SVC)--an initiative designed to empower Georgia’s youth through civic storytelling, media literacy, and digital journalism.

Launched in June 2024, the SVC has brought together secondary students and educators from across the state to engage in real-world journalism. Read more.

Change starts with YOU: public media has always been about community and connection. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to GPB, your support matters. On May 1-2 during Public Media Giving Days, become a new donor or tell the world why you choose to support your station using the #PublicMediaGives hashtag. Thank you for all you do! 

On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: Chuck travels to the foothills of the Smoky Mountains to meet 'the Aristotle of Bacon.' Learn how Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams—a humble smokehouse in Madisonville, Tennessee—caught the attention of the fine dining industry and beyond. Read more.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Levering Lewis turns his lens inward in The Stained Glass Window, tracing his family's journey from slavery to the Great Migration and beyond. Hosts Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya explore how personal history and public record intertwine to reveal the deeper currents of the American story. Read more.

Walking at dawn with the 15th President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Dr. Raphael Bostic, a passionate, knowledgeable birdwatcher. We were hiking Noses Creek Trail at Kennesaw Mountain Battle Park in Cobb County. Read more.

Discover Georgia's natural wonders - one park at a time. Save 15% off your membership when you become a Friend of Georgia State Parks during the spring membership drive. With free camping nights, free parking, overnight stay discounts, retail purchases and golf, you can find a membership that fits you!

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