Henry David Thoreau helped define modern environmentalism and nonviolent resistance, yet his life has been obscured by myth. The author of Walden and “Civil Disobedience,” he was brilliant but flawed, idealistic but opinionated. A writer, scientist and activist, his words resonate urgently with today’s challenges as humanity looks for ways to live in harmony with nature--and each other.

Using rare on-the-ground access in Iran and in-depth forensic analysis, FRONTLINE, along with the Washington Post, Evident Media and Bellingcat, investigate Iran’s nuclear program in the aftermath of the U.S. and Israeli strikes.

What world will we live in tomorrow as climate change reshapes the Earth? Our planet has many surprises in store. This film reveals nature's astonishing adaptation abilities and how we humans can become a supporting force.

London's Chelsea neighborhood is a beautiful borough for beautiful people, but it has a dark underside of deception, violence, greed and murder. Bodies have a way of showing up, and things are rarely what they seem. DI Max Arnold and his partners, must root out the truth and bring those responsible to justice, no matter their wealth or status.

Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s revolutionary 1964 production of "Swan Lake" with ballerina Margot Fonteyn through extensive excerpts and interviews with their fellow dancers Michael Birkmeyer, Gisela Cech and others as they analyze Nureyev’s virtuosity.

● My Life Is Murder
Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess, Parks and Recreation) stars in this contemporary Australian detective drama as retired cop Alexa Crowe. Seasons 1-3 are available now. 

● Inspector George Gently
George Gently is an incorruptible cop transplanted from London to the North East of England in the mid-1960s. He and his young protégé solve crimes against the gorgeous backdrop of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland and County Durham. Seasons 1-8 are available. 

● The Brokenwood Mysteries 
Stream seasons 3-7 of this quirky New Zealand mystery series, following unpredictable law enforcement veteran DI Mike Shepherd and his by-the-book, much younger assistant DC Kristin Sims.

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Keeyen Martin returns to update us on his musical journey, from his early days in Atlanta to performing on arena stages alongside major R&B artists. He shares how consistency, authenticity, and live performance have shaped his growth as an artist. We also explore his mentorship series “Keeyen’s Keys” and his perspective on why real human connection still matters in music today.

In this episode, Peter and Orlando explore Kin by Tayari Jones. They discuss how the friendship between Annie and Niecy anchors the novel, along with Jones’ ideas about story “budget,” point of view and why the first pages of a novel are the most valuable real estate. Plus, Author Tayari Jones shares practical creative writing advice about storytelling, character building and narrative structure. If you love literary fiction or want insight into how great novels are crafted, this conversation offers both.

A look back at the much-maligned mascot of 1996--Izzy. A computer-generated, slug-like blob, first debuting at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. A new Atlanta documentary film will commemorate this unique symbol of those local Olympic times. 

In this episode of the Fork in the Road podcast, you meet the founders of HIBO, a Georgia-made energy drink crafted from hibiscus. Traveling to Bishop, Georgia, we explore how Clayton and Phoebe Oetting set out to create a clean, great-tasting alternative to traditional energy drinks. Listen here.

This week on the Georgia Today podcast, Social Circle residents rally to oppose a planned ICE detention facility, Delta Air Lines provides some flexibility for passengers amid the TSA crisis and a bill to improve police interactions with people with autism is poised to become law. Listen and subscribe.  

Students today are facing increasing pressure around standardized testing, and many are experiencing heightened stress in an already overstimulating world. This testing season, free tools from GPB and PBS LearningMedia can help classrooms feel more regulated, focused and ready for students to show what they know.