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Discoveries reflecting 250 years of American art, artifacts, crafts and collectibles including a flag quilt, ca. 1880, a Tiffany Studios turtle back glass shade, ca. 1915 and an 1884 Edison light bulb. One reaches $300K!

Paul and Chris explore Ted Turner’s Ladder Reserve in New Mexico, seeking unique compositions in the rugged landscape. They capture the American West's stark beauty, tracking from desert sunrise to sunset. They connect with wildlife experts to discuss vital conservation work focused on endangered species protection, celebrating a modern approach to preserving America's wild heritage.

In Marietta, Georgia, students lock away their phones for the entire school day. Now, researchers are studying what happens next. This episode explores whether a phone-free policy can improve attention, learning, mental health and social connection, while asking what school might look like without the constant pull of smartphones.

This documentary reimagines the story of this fragile ecosystem, told not through a traditional narrator but through music, imagery and the voices of those who live and work there. 

Tiger expert Valmik Thapar uncovers 50 years of archival footage, chronicling the legendary tiger clan of Ranthambore National Park and their remarkable revival in northwestern India.

An invisible force is causing chaos around the globe. Follow scientists racing to understand the catastrophic "rain bombs" that are sinking ships and downing planes. Can they learn to predict these devastating weather events and save lives?

Follow the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their four-hundred-year-old estate. They battle entrenched tradition and dare to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature.

● Inspector Ricciardi   
Inspector Ricciardi tries to hide his secret curse - the ability to see the ghosts of murder victims and hear their final thoughts - as Fascist pressure rises in 1930s Naples. Season 3 is now available! In Italian with English subtitles.  

● Call the Midwife
The nuns, midwives and their patients struggle to move with the times amid women’s lib marches and changes to the British healthcare system. Four episodes of Season 15 have aired on Sunday nights - the rest are available with GPB Passport. 

● The Puzzle Lady 
GPB donors are loving this drama about Cora Felton “the puzzle lady” who outwits murderers, con men and corrupt officials with her eccentric, no-nonsense approach to solving crimes.    

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Live Thrive Kids Day in Atlanta combines creativity and conservation, featuring contests and interactive exhibits that make sustainability fun for all ages. Read more.

In 1974, puppeteer extraordinaire, dreamer and entrepreneur, Sid Krofft, was contacted by Atlanta developer and sports team owner Tom Cousins to create a downtown attraction.

The theme park would be inside the Omni International Complex (the future CNN Center).

According to the Atlanta History Center, “Atlanta’s rank as the murder capital of the U.S. in the early 1970s made developing the Omni a precarious business venture. Read more.

Atlanta rock band HeyDreamer joins the Peach Jam podcast for a bonus episode to share updates on their upcoming concept album and the rapid growth of Newnan Porchfest. The band discusses their creative process, politically inspired songwriting and how their musician-led festival is bringing thousands together. Hear how HeyDreamer is helping shape the future of Georgia’s local music scene.

Georgia citrus is on the rise, and one South Georgia farm is helping lead the way. In this episode, we visit a family-run citrus nursery growing satsumas, lemons and more while teaching customers across the country how to plant and care for their own trees. Learn how Georgia-grown citrus is expanding into a thriving agricultural industry rooted in community, education and innovation.

Salvation South Deluxe sits down with Beth Ann Fennelly - poet, novelist and inventor of the “micro‑memoir” - to talk about her latest book, ‘The Irish Goodbye: Micro-Memoirs.’ In a conversation that ranges from Alzheimer’s and caregiving to hyperrealistic nude portraits of folks in Oxford, Mississippi, Fennelly explains why she’s done “Photoshopping” her life and how telling the smallest stories can open us up to all the feels.

This week on the Georgia Today podcast, a new survey shows Southern farmers are being hard hit by rising fuel and fertilizer costs, three Democratic candidates for governor faced off in a debate yesterday, and hurricane forecasters are predicting a slower-than-average storm season this summer and fall. Listen and subscribe.  

In this episode, you get a breakdown of the massive Georgia high school football coaching carousel with 89 changes across the state. Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin sit down with new Rockmart head coach Rich Fendley to discuss his move, reclassification challenges and expectations in Class AAA. We also highlight key hires, major program shifts and what this unprecedented offseason means for the future of Georgia football.