Wendi Jonassen
The Republican Convention
Veteran journalists Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff anchor complete live coverage of the Republican national political convention, from the opening gavel to its official close. Between speeches and events on the convention floor, Ifill and Woodruff interview political newsmakers and solicit analysis and perspective from Newshour regulars Shields and Brooks, presidential historians and others.
TV: Thursday, 8/30 6:00 – 10:00 pm
KSKA: Thursday 8/30 6:00 – 7:00 pm (NPR coverage)
The Republican Convention
Veteran journalists Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff anchor complete live coverage of the Republican national political convention, from the opening gavel to its official close. Between speeches and events on the convention floor, Ifill and Woodruff interview political newsmakers and solicit analysis and perspective from Newshour regulars Shields and Brooks, presidential historians and others.
TV: Wednesday, 8/29. 6:00 – 10:00 pm
KSKA: Wednesday 8/29 6:00 – 7:00 pm (NPR coverage)
The Republican Convention
Veteran journalists Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff anchor complete live coverage of the Republican national political convention, from the opening gavel to its official close. Between speeches and events on the convention floor, Ifill and Woodruff interview political newsmakers and solicit analysis and perspective from Newshour regulars Shields and Brooks, presidential historians and others.
Alaska Public Television. Tuesday, August 28. 6:00 p.m
On Story: Ted Tally
Austin Film Festival’s On Story is a half-hour series that gives a behind the scenes look at the creative process of the country’s most beloved movies and TV shows. The show is a mash-up of footage of screenwriter and filmmakers discussing their craft and films. Each episode is thematically paired with one or two short films, with an introduction from the film’s writer or director.
Alaska Public Television. Tuesday, August 28. 11:00 pm
Inner Compass: Christian, Evolutionist, or Both?
Philosopher Alvin Plantinga describes some of the main controversies between theories of evolution, intelligent design, and creationism and whether Christians can reconcile some of these differences.
Alaska Public Television. Monday, August 27. 11:30 pm
The Republican Convention
Veteran journalists Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff anchor complete live coverage of the Republican national political convention, from the opening gavel to its official close. Between speeches and events on the convention floor, Ifill and Woodruff interview political newsmakers and solicit analysis and perspective from Newshour regulars Shields and Brooks, presidential historians and others.
Alaska Public Television. Monday, August 27. 7:00 p.m
Masterpiece Mystery: Inspector Lewis Series V
Watch Inspector Lewis: The Mind Has Mountains Preview on PBS. See more from Masterpiece.
When a student is found dead during a clinical drug trial, the motives of an enigmatic professor are questioned. When a second death occurs, Lewis and Hathaway begin to suspect foul play, which the duo must uncover before another death occurs.
Alaska Public Television. Sunday, August 26. 8:00 pm
On Story: John Lasseter and Caroline Thomas
Austin Film Festival’s On Story is a half-hour series that gives a behind the scenes look at the creative process of the country’s most beloved movies and TV shows. The show is a mash-up of footage of screenwriter and filmmakers discussing their craft and films. Each episode is thematically paired with one or two short films, with an introduction from the film’s writer or director.
Alaska Public Television. Tuesday, August 21. 11:00 pm
Inner Compass: Bolstering Business in Haiti
Business mentor Ralph Edmond, owner of the Haitian pharmaceutical company Laboratoires Farmatrix, shows how supporting and strengthening businesses can make all the difference for Haiti.
Alaska Public Television. Monday, August 20. 11:30 pm
Pacific Heartbeat
Pacific Heartbeat is a new anthology series that provides viewers a glimpse of the real Pacific—its people, cultures, languages, music, and contemporary issues. From revealing exposés to rousing musical performances, the series features a diverse array of programs that will draw viewers into the heart and soul of Pacific Island culture.
Alaska Public Television. Saturday, August 18. 7:00 pm
Powering the Planet: Earth, The Operator’s Manual
Watch Earth: The Operators’ Manual – Preview on PBS. See more from EARTH: The Operators Manual.
This accurate, understandable and upbeat report on the interconnected stories of humans and fossil fuels, Earth’s climate history and our future energy options will leave you amazed at the beauty and bounty of the planet, inspired by human ingenuity, and optimistic about the future.
Alaska Public Television. Wednesday, August 15. 9:00 p.m
On Story: Creators
Bones creator Hart Hanson and Veronica Mars and Party Down creator Rob Thomas discuss the creation of a successful TV series. Followed by the short films “0507” by Ben and Chris Blaine and “Smile” by Lauren Elmer.
Alaska Public Television. Tuesday, August 14. 11:00 pm
Inner Compass: Does Sexual Orientation Equal Identity?
The practice of labeling people by sexual orientation—homosexual, heterosexual, etc.—started only a century ago. At times labels can help make sense of our world, but at other times labeling individuals can be dehumanizing and can even be a form of injustice.
Alaska Public Television. Monday, August 13. 11:30 pm
Helen of Troy
Acclaimed presenter of historic documentaries, Bettany Hughes, embarks on a journey across the eastern Mediterranean to discover the truth about Helen of Troy, the woman blamed for causing the Trojan War. Following weapons experts, the film shows how the conflict in Helen’s name would have been fought, unraveling the reality from the myths and putting flesh on “the face that launched a thousand ships.”
Alaska Public Television. Sunday, August 12. 8:00 pm
