It's round two of the GHSA football playoffs! GPB will broadcast the Lowndes vs. North Gwinnett 2nd round matchup on GPB.org and on the GPB Sports App, Facebook, YouTube and Twitch. You can also find the latest high school football news, updates, scores and more at GPB.org and on the GPB Sports App.

GPB pays tribute to the beloved Fred Rogers and his landmark children's television program that premiered in 1968 on PBS. Hosted by Michael Keaton, this retrospective features memorable segments including visits with Koko the Gorilla and Margaret Hamilton as well as the iconic trip to the Crayola crayon factory. Hear from stars including Judd Apatow, Whoopi Goldberg, John Lithgow, Sarah Silverman and Caroll Spinney as they share their favorite memories from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. 

The Great Escaper tells the true story of Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) who made global headlines in the summer of 2014. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary. Glenda Jackson also stars as Bernie’s devoted wife, Irene. While Bernie is on his trip to Normandy, Irene recalls their younger days and falling in love during World War II.

Ken Burns, Jeffrey Rosen and others discuss essential themes of liberty, equality, democracy and separation of powers. The ideas and values articulated 250 years ago during America’s founding remain relevant to conversations about governance today.

A start to the holiday season

● Call the Midwife Holiday Specials
Revisit the holiday specials from Seasons 11-14 to put you in the spirit of the season, exclusively on GPB Passport.

● Secrets of Great British Castles
This series brings you behind the walls of Britain’s greatest castles. Learn about the fortifications and strongholds that have survived battles, sieges and other intrigues throughout British history.

● Anne of Green Gables
If you’re looking for a family-friendly watch over the holidays, this classic series based on the beloved books by L.M. Montgomery stands the test of time.

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Join hosts Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya for a deep dive into John T. Edge’s memoir House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for Home, a book that braids Southern food, family, and history into one candid narrative. If you love Southern food writing, cultural history, and memoirs that are honest without being self-indulgent, this conversation will give you plenty to chew on. Listen here.

Join us for Turkey Confidential, The Splendid Table’s annual Thanksgiving show. Host Francis Lam takes calls and comes to the rescue of Thanksgiving cooks, kitchen helpers and dinner guests during the biggest cooking day of the year. 

John Bruce “Johnny” Pizza, the maestro of Hoboken Cafe located off Whitlock Avenue in Marietta, had a relationship with Frank Sinatra that later helped establish a beloved artistic collaboration that might never have occurred. Read more.

Discover how Muscle Shoals, Ala., became the unlikely birthplace of legendary hits by Aretha Franklin, Percy Sledge, the Rolling Stones and more. Host Chuck Reece and Grammy-winning historian Rob Bowman explore the origins, sounds and secrets of the Shoals, where Black and white musicians joined forces to create a revolutionary hybrid of soul, pop, country and rock.

This week on the Georgia Today podcast, the search for the next city manager of Columbus pauses, the White House apologizes for a raid at a Georgia battery plant and what do her constituents think of Marjorie Taylor Greene's feud with President Trump? Listen and subscribe.  

North Gwinnett head coach Eric Godfree and Lowndes head coach Adam Carter join the podcast to break down their second-round showdown in Suwanee and what it takes to survive the Georgia high school football playoffs. Then, Berrien head coach Jackson Dean shares how his Rebels traveled from Nashville to Barnesville and shocked previously unbeaten Lamar County for just the second playoff win in school history. Hosts Jon and Niki also zoom around the brackets to highlight other favorites and upsets across the state. Listen here.

Friendships are an essential part of childhood. They provide emotional support, teach empathy, and help children develop important social skills that last a lifetime. Understanding friendship at different ages can help parents guide their children toward healthy, positive relationships. Read more.