Next week, Independent Lens presents a gripping, human look at the escalating wave of book bans unfolding across America and the courageous network of librarians on the front lines. Take a look at what’s coming up!

The Librarians documents how library collection standards are shaping communities in the U.S. Beginning with book reviews in Texas, the film follows librarians, parents and students as they navigate debates over representation, education and censorship.

FRONTLINE looks at the dramatic fall of Nicolás Maduro and what’s next for Venezuela. With The Associated Press, the episode investigates the legacy of corruption, challenges to democracy, conflict with the U.S. and the fight over who will control the oil-rich country.

The surprising story of mammal evolution begins long before the age of dinosaurs. Witness how some of our earliest ancestors survived global catastrophes, defying extinction and evolving into the vast array of mammals we know today -- including us.

Grammy-winning songwriter and chart-topping R&B innovator Leon Thomas takes the ACL stage riding a wave of acclaim for his now-signature blend of funk, soul and classic rock.

● Velvet Collection
Velvet gets a spinoff as Ana opens the first Gallerias Velvet franchise in Barcelona. Scandals, rivalries and love triangles cause shifting loyalties and threaten Ana’s bold career as a designer and businesswoman. In Spanish with English subtitles.

● Paradise
The tight-knit relationships among the employees of a high-end department store during the golden age of haute couture in the 1950s lead to high emotions, ambition and drama. In Italian with English subtitles.

● The Golden Swan
The glamorous Golden Swan department store opens in Prague just as the city stands on the precipice of World War II. In Czech with English subtitles.

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Get a rare glimpse inside the Carters’ personal world as more than 200 items head to auction. From handmade furniture to Rosalynn’s jewelry and even fishing gear from their Georgia cabin, the upcoming sale offers an intimate view of a remarkable life.

This week on the Georgia Today podcast, Senator Raphael Warnock presses for answers about the FBI's raid of a Fulton County elections warehouse, a man is sentenced after being convicted of sending antisemitic postcards to a lawmaker and state Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control medication. Listen and subscribe.

Every week, Wait, Wait…. Don’t Tell Me! records in front of a live audience, then carefully edits out all the raunchy, inappropriate, shocking and hilarious stuff so we can broadcast something that doesn’t get NPR in trouble… well, more trouble. The only way you can find out what our panelists and guests really think about the news is to come see for yourself. And please--don’t tell NPR. Also, we’re all much more attractive than we sound.

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