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        <title><![CDATA[PBS News Hour - Art Beat]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[The latest news, analysis and reporting on the art and entertainment world. (Updated periodically) PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
        <itunes:summary>The latest news, analysis and reporting on the art and entertainment world. (Updated periodically)</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:subtitle>The latest news, analysis and reporting on the art and entertainment world. (Updated periodically)</itunes:subtitle>
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                                                                                                                                                            <itunes:keywords>Art,Entertainment,NewsHour,Daily,Painting,Music,Movies,Film,Books,Literature,Architecture,Fashion,Design,Books,Fiction,Poetry,Television,Sculpture,Theater,Dance,Opera,Performing,Arts,Visual,Art,Authors,Poets</itunes:keywords><itunes:category text="Arts"/><itunes:category text="Music"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="History"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="TV &amp; Film"/><itunes:category text="News &amp; Politics"/><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[New exhibit showcases the long-hidden artwork of Avital Sagalyn]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[At the tip of Cape Cod, a new exhibition is showcasing the work of an artist who spent two summers there in the 1940s. For much of her life, she remained largely unknown in the art world — by her own design. But now, as her paintings receive greater attention, that is beginning to change. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston introduces us to the work of Avital Sagalyn for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:25:46 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-exhibit-showcases-the-long-hidden-artwork-of-avital-sagalyn</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[At the tip of Cape Cod, a new exhibition is showcasing the work of an artist who spent two summers there in the 1940s. For much of her life, she remained largely unknown in the art world — by her own design. But now, as her paintings receive greater attention, that is beginning to change. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston introduces us to the work of Avital Sagalyn for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[At the tip of Cape Cod, a new exhibition is showcasing the work of an artist who spent two summers there in the 1940s. For much of her life, she remained largely unknown in the art world — by her own design. But now, as her paintings receive greater ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:25</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Anna Deavere Smith brings her family's history to the stage in 'Basil Biggs']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on "The West Wing" and "Nurse Jackie." She's also made an impact as a playwright, creating her own style of theatrical dramas that explore aspects of American life. Now, she's doing something new: looking back at her own family history. Jeffrey Brown met with Smith in Philadelphia for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:25:56 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/anna-deavere-smith-brings-her-familys-history-to-the-stage-in-basil-biggs</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on "The West Wing" and "Nurse Jackie." She's also made an impact as a playwright, creating her own style of theatrical dramas that explore aspects of American life. Now, she's doing something new: looking back at her own family history. Jeffrey Brown met with Smith in Philadelphia for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on "The West Wing" and "Nurse Jackie." She's also made an impact as a playwright, creating her own style of theatrical dramas that explore aspects of American life. Now, she's...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:23</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The highlights and controversies of the 2026 World Cup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[There was a hero's welcome for the Spanish soccer team as they arrived in Madrid, where throngs of fans cheered their triumphant World Cup win. Spain's victory ended Argentina and its star Lionel Messi's reign, and caps off a tournament that defied expectations on several fronts. Stephanie Sy discussed  more with Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of "The Long Game." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:25:05 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-highlights-and-controversies-of-the-2026-world-cup</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[There was a hero's welcome for the Spanish soccer team as they arrived in Madrid, where throngs of fans cheered their triumphant World Cup win. Spain's victory ended Argentina and its star Lionel Messi's reign, and caps off a tournament that defied expectations on several fronts. Stephanie Sy discussed  more with Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of "The Long Game." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There was a hero's welcome for the Spanish soccer team as they arrived in Madrid, where throngs of fans cheered their triumphant World Cup win. Spain's victory ended Argentina and its star Lionel Messi's reign, and caps off a tournament that defied e...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:11</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[World Cup brings Gazans moments of joy and hope amid devastation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sunday's World Cup final is expected to be watched by more than 1 billion people. As the tournament comes to a close, we have an inside look at how it has helped Palestinians in Gaza find moments of connection and hope. Nick Schifrin and producer Shams Odeh report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:35:36 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/world-cup-brings-gazans-moments-of-joy-and-hope-amid-devastation</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sunday's World Cup final is expected to be watched by more than 1 billion people. As the tournament comes to a close, we have an inside look at how it has helped Palestinians in Gaza find moments of connection and hope. Nick Schifrin and producer Shams Odeh report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sunday's World Cup final is expected to be watched by more than 1 billion people. As the tournament comes to a close, we have an inside look at how it has helped Palestinians in Gaza find moments of connection and hope. Nick Schifrin and producer Sha...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Why the ancient story of 'The Odyssey' still resonates today]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is shaping up to be one of the biggest movies of the year. The highly anticipated film is already breaking ticket-sales records. Jeffrey Brown takes a look at what's driving the excitement and why a story that's nearly 3,000 years old continues to resonate today. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:19 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-the-ancient-story-of-the-odyssey-still-resonates-today</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is shaping up to be one of the biggest movies of the year. The highly anticipated film is already breaking ticket-sales records. Jeffrey Brown takes a look at what's driving the excitement and why a story that's nearly 3,000 years old continues to resonate today. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is shaping up to be one of the biggest movies of the year. The highly anticipated film is already breaking ticket-sales records. Jeffrey Brown takes a look at what's driving the excitement and why a story that's near...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Experimental artist Suzanne Jackson celebrates decades of work in new exhibition]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Suzanne Jackson is an artist who has experimented with materials for decades. Now in her 80s, she's having her first major museum retrospective in an exhibition titled "What is Love." Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey Brown traveled to Minneapolis to meet Jackson for our Arts and Culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:25:36 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/experimental-artist-suzanne-jackson-celebrates-decades-of-work-in-first-major-exhibition</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Suzanne Jackson is an artist who has experimented with materials for decades. Now in her 80s, she's having her first major museum retrospective in an exhibition titled "What is Love." Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey Brown traveled to Minneapolis to meet Jackson for our Arts and Culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Suzanne Jackson is an artist who has experimented with materials for decades. Now in her 80s, she's having her first major museum retrospective in an exhibition titled "What is Love." Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey Brown traveled to Minneapolis to...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                        <title><![CDATA['Post-literate age': Why fewer Americans are reading for pleasure]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In recent years, there has been attention and worries about how reading has changed among kids. Those concerns include the nature of what kids are reading and how many fewer books are part of their education diet. A new cover story in The Atlantic is casting a broader spotlight, raising similar questions for the overall population. Jeffrey Brown discussed more with The Atlantic's Rose Horowitch.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:25:21 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/post-literate-age-why-fewer-americans-are-reading-for-pleasure</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In recent years, there has been attention and worries about how reading has changed among kids. Those concerns include the nature of what kids are reading and how many fewer books are part of their education diet. A new cover story in The Atlantic is casting a broader spotlight, raising similar questions for the overall population. Jeffrey Brown discussed more with The Atlantic's Rose Horowitch.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In recent years, there has been attention and worries about how reading has changed among kids. Those concerns include the nature of what kids are reading and how many fewer books are part of their education diet. A new cover story in The Atlantic is...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                        <title><![CDATA[National Youth Poet Laureate Daniel Umemezie on using his words to bridge worlds]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For a decade, the National Youth Poet Laureate program has honored some of the country's top young writers who are using their work to inspire social change. Fred de Sam Lazaro recently sat down with the 2026-2027 laureate in his hometown of Cedar Falls, Iowa. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:20:48 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/national-youth-poet-laureate-daniel-umemezie-on-using-his-words-to-bridge-worlds</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For a decade, the National Youth Poet Laureate program has honored some of the country's top young writers who are using their work to inspire social change. Fred de Sam Lazaro recently sat down with the 2026-2027 laureate in his hometown of Cedar Falls, Iowa. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For a decade, the National Youth Poet Laureate program has honored some of the country's top young writers who are using their work to inspire social change. Fred de Sam Lazaro recently sat down with the 2026-2027 laureate in his hometown of Cedar Fa...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:33</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Simon Kuper and Geoff Bennett discuss the World Cup on 'Settle In']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[After more than 100 games played across three countries, the world's largest sporting event, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, comes to an end this Sunday. On the latest episode of our podcast "Settle In," Geoff Bennett looked back on the highs and lows of the tournament with journalist and author Simon Kuper.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:20:57 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/simon-kuper-and-geoff-bennett-discuss-the-world-cup-on-settle-in</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[After more than 100 games played across three countries, the world's largest sporting event, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, comes to an end this Sunday. On the latest episode of our podcast "Settle In," Geoff Bennett looked back on the highs and lows of the tournament with journalist and author Simon Kuper.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After more than 100 games played across three countries, the world's largest sporting event, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, comes to an end this Sunday. On the latest episode of our podcast "Settle In," Geoff Bennett looked back on the highs and lows of th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:53</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA['One Day in September' chronicles how baseball's All-Star Game was born]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Baseball's best will showcase their talents on the field in Philadelphia during MLB's All-Star Game. What fans might not know is that the game traces its origins back to an event in Boston more than a century ago. The little-known chapter in baseball history is the subject of a new book, "One Day in September." Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Scott Reich for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:25:43 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/one-day-in-september-chronicles-the-how-baseballs-all-star-game-was-born</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Baseball's best will showcase their talents on the field in Philadelphia during MLB's All-Star Game. What fans might not know is that the game traces its origins back to an event in Boston more than a century ago. The little-known chapter in baseball history is the subject of a new book, "One Day in September." Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Scott Reich for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Baseball's best will showcase their talents on the field in Philadelphia during MLB's All-Star Game. What fans might not know is that the game traces its origins back to an event in Boston more than a century ago. The little-known chapter in baseball...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:04</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA['The Pitt' actress Brittany Allen on betting on herself and earning an Emmy nomination]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For working actors, even a standout role on a hit show doesn't guarantee recognition. After HBO chose not to submit Brittany Allen for Emmy consideration for her guest role on "The Pitt," she took matters into her own hands by submitting herself. The bet paid off, and she's now an Emmy nominee. Allen joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her story about the power of persistence and betting on yourself. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-pitt-actress-brittany-allen-on-betting-on-herself-and-earning-an-emmy-nomination</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For working actors, even a standout role on a hit show doesn't guarantee recognition. After HBO chose not to submit Brittany Allen for Emmy consideration for her guest role on "The Pitt," she took matters into her own hands by submitting herself. The bet paid off, and she's now an Emmy nominee. Allen joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her story about the power of persistence and betting on yourself. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For working actors, even a standout role on a hit show doesn't guarantee recognition. After HBO chose not to submit Brittany Allen for Emmy consideration for her guest role on "The Pitt," she took matters into her own hands by submitting herself. The...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:40</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[What political satire can reveal about the strength of a democracy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Satire plays a powerful role in challenging authority, exposing hypocrisy and testing the boundaries of free expression. It's among the forces Judy Woodruff explores in the podcast, "In Pursuit of Happiness." She sat down with The Onion Network's Joshua Johnson and scholar Sophia McClennen to discuss why the freedom to laugh at those in power can reveal a lot about the strength of a democracy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:25:59 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-political-satire-can-reveal-about-the-strength-of-a-democracy</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Satire plays a powerful role in challenging authority, exposing hypocrisy and testing the boundaries of free expression. It's among the forces Judy Woodruff explores in the podcast, "In Pursuit of Happiness." She sat down with The Onion Network's Joshua Johnson and scholar Sophia McClennen to discuss why the freedom to laugh at those in power can reveal a lot about the strength of a democracy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Satire plays a powerful role in challenging authority, exposing hypocrisy and testing the boundaries of free expression. It's among the forces Judy Woodruff explores in the podcast, "In Pursuit of Happiness." She sat down with The Onion Network's Jos...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:01</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Hermanos Guti&eacute;rrez perform 'Los Ojos del C&oacute;ndor' and reveal inspiration for new album]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The music of Hermanos Gutiérrez carries listeners across imagined landscapes, blending Latin, surf rock, folk and cinematic Western sounds into new instrumental journeys. Now the brothers are turning their gaze homeward, drawing on the traditions of their family's roots in Ecuador and Peru. Geoff Bennett sat down with Estevan and Alejandro Gutiérrez for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:20:15 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/hermanos-gutierrez-perform-los-ojos-del-condor-and-reveal-inspiration-for-new-album</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The music of Hermanos Gutiérrez carries listeners across imagined landscapes, blending Latin, surf rock, folk and cinematic Western sounds into new instrumental journeys. Now the brothers are turning their gaze homeward, drawing on the traditions of their family's roots in Ecuador and Peru. Geoff Bennett sat down with Estevan and Alejandro Gutiérrez for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The music of Hermanos Gutiérrez carries listeners across imagined landscapes, blending Latin, surf rock, folk and cinematic Western sounds into new instrumental journeys. Now the brothers are turning their gaze homeward, drawing on the traditions of ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:04</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How satire shaped American history]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From Benjamin Franklin to The Onion, satire has long been a part of how Americans process politics and power. In this episode of "In Pursuit of Happiness," Judy Woodruff talks to Sophia McClennen of Penn State University and Joshua Johnson of The Onion about the history of satire and its relationship with news and democracy today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:06:30 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/in-pursuit-of-happiness-with-judy-woodruff/how-satire-shaped-american-history</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[From Benjamin Franklin to The Onion, satire has long been a part of how Americans process politics and power. In this episode of "In Pursuit of Happiness," Judy Woodruff talks to Sophia McClennen of Penn State University and Joshua Johnson of The Onion about the history of satire and its relationship with news and democracy today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From Benjamin Franklin to The Onion, satire has long been a part of how Americans process politics and power. In this episode of "In Pursuit of Happiness," Judy Woodruff talks to Sophia McClennen of Penn State University and Joshua Johnson of The Oni...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>49:00</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How hospitals are using the arts to help patients recover]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As the impact of art on better health outcomes is being studied more and more, some hospital systems are now focusing on even the youngest of patients. Special correspondent Mike Cerre took a look at one approach for all ages. It's part of our ongoing coverage of health and arts for our CANVAS series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:20:53 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-hospitals-are-using-the-arts-to-help-patients-recover</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the impact of art on better health outcomes is being studied more and more, some hospital systems are now focusing on even the youngest of patients. Special correspondent Mike Cerre took a look at one approach for all ages. It's part of our ongoing coverage of health and arts for our CANVAS series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the impact of art on better health outcomes is being studied more and more, some hospital systems are now focusing on even the youngest of patients. Special correspondent Mike Cerre took a look at one approach for all ages. It's part of our ongoin...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:17</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Elizabeth Pryor on comedy, race and her father's legacy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Historian and Smith College professor Elizabeth Pryor has spent much of her career studying the history of the N-word. Her father, legendary comedian Richard Pryor, made the word central to his work before renouncing it altogether. In this episode of "Settle In," Elizabeth Pryor sits down with Geoff Bennett to discuss her father's legacy and her new book, "Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me."   PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:33:18 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/elizabeth-pryor-on-comedy-race-and-her-fathers-legacy</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Historian and Smith College professor Elizabeth Pryor has spent much of her career studying the history of the N-word. Her father, legendary comedian Richard Pryor, made the word central to his work before renouncing it altogether. In this episode of "Settle In," Elizabeth Pryor sits down with Geoff Bennett to discuss her father's legacy and her new book, "Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me."   PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Historian and Smith College professor Elizabeth Pryor has spent much of her career studying the history of the N-word. Her father, legendary comedian Richard Pryor, made the word central to his work before renouncing it altogether. In this episode of...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>34:15</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Adam Met's Brief But Spectacular take on building fan-based movements]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Adam Met is best known as the bassist of the multi-platinum band AJR. But offstage, he's a climate scholar, educator and advocate. His recent book, "Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World," explores how connection drives action. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on building fan-based movements. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:20:54 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/adam-mets-brief-but-spectacular-take-on-building-fan-based-movements</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adam Met is best known as the bassist of the multi-platinum band AJR. But offstage, he's a climate scholar, educator and advocate. His recent book, "Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World," explores how connection drives action. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on building fan-based movements. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Adam Met is best known as the bassist of the multi-platinum band AJR. But offstage, he's a climate scholar, educator and advocate. His recent book, "Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World," explor...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>1:01</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Haberman and Swan on 'Regime Change,' their book on Trump's unconstrained 2nd term]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A new book by veteran reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan is offering one of the most revealing looks to date inside the second Trump White House. It's called "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump." Amna Nawaz spoke with Haberman and Swan about why those close to the president were willing to speak, and what those sources wanted readers to understand.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:35:11 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/haberman-and-swan-on-regime-change-their-book-on-trumps-unconstrained-2nd-term</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new book by veteran reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan is offering one of the most revealing looks to date inside the second Trump White House. It's called "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump." Amna Nawaz spoke with Haberman and Swan about why those close to the president were willing to speak, and what those sources wanted readers to understand.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new book by veteran reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan is offering one of the most revealing looks to date inside the second Trump White House. It's called "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump." Amna Nawaz spoke w...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>9:35</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy and Amna Nawaz discuss media and controversies on 'Settle In']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy, the outspoken, unapologetic, polarizing founder of Barstool Sports, has written a memoir called "Cancel Me If You Can." It tells the story of how he grew Barstool from a free gambling newsletter to a multimedia goliath today. Amna Nawaz spoke with Portnoy for the latest episode of our podcast, "Settle In." They discussed politics, culture and the controversies he has faced.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:15:07 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/dave-portnoy-and-amna-nawaz-discuss-media-and-controversies-on-settle-in</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy, the outspoken, unapologetic, polarizing founder of Barstool Sports, has written a memoir called "Cancel Me If You Can." It tells the story of how he grew Barstool from a free gambling newsletter to a multimedia goliath today. Amna Nawaz spoke with Portnoy for the latest episode of our podcast, "Settle In." They discussed politics, culture and the controversies he has faced.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy, the outspoken, unapologetic, polarizing founder of Barstool Sports, has written a memoir called "Cancel Me If You Can." It tells the story of how he grew Barstool from a free gambling newsletter to a multimedia goliath today. Amna Nawaz...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:20</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Willy Vlautin on spotlighting working-class American life in his novels and music]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Novelist Willy Vlautin built his career writing about people on the edges of the American dream: working-class families, lonely alcoholics, and those struggling to make ends meet in the fast-changing American West. He's also a musician, telling his stories through song. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown traveled to Portland, Oregon, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:20:13 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/willy-vlautin-on-spotlighting-working-class-american-life-in-his-novels-and-music</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Novelist Willy Vlautin built his career writing about people on the edges of the American dream: working-class families, lonely alcoholics, and those struggling to make ends meet in the fast-changing American West. He's also a musician, telling his stories through song. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown traveled to Portland, Oregon, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Novelist Willy Vlautin built his career writing about people on the edges of the American dream: working-class families, lonely alcoholics, and those struggling to make ends meet in the fast-changing American West. He's also a musician, telling his s...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:32</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Black Opera Project celebrates resilience and richness of the Black American experience]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Imagine a world 400 years in the future, where a young woman is forced into exile after discovering she carries a rare gene linked to extraordinary power and immortality. That's the premise of a new opera opening in Cincinnati. PBS stations CET and ThinkTV take us behind the scenes for a look at the project and the new direction it's taking opera. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:15:34 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/black-opera-project-celebrates-resilience-and-richness-of-the-black-american-experience</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Imagine a world 400 years in the future, where a young woman is forced into exile after discovering she carries a rare gene linked to extraordinary power and immortality. That's the premise of a new opera opening in Cincinnati. PBS stations CET and ThinkTV take us behind the scenes for a look at the project and the new direction it's taking opera. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Imagine a world 400 years in the future, where a young woman is forced into exile after discovering she carries a rare gene linked to extraordinary power and immortality. That's the premise of a new opera opening in Cincinnati. PBS stations CET and T...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:58</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[America's oldest hospital preserves the nation's history of medicine and health care]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a new museum in Philadelphia, but its building and mission date back to before this country was founded. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown went to see how the past and present meet at the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum. It's part of our ongoing coverage of health and arts for our CANVAS series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:15:28 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/americas-oldest-hospital-preserves-the-nations-history-of-medicine-and-health-care</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[There's a new museum in Philadelphia, but its building and mission date back to before this country was founded. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown went to see how the past and present meet at the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum. It's part of our ongoing coverage of health and arts for our CANVAS series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There's a new museum in Philadelphia, but its building and mission date back to before this country was founded. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown went to see how the past and present meet at the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum. It's part of our o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:44</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Walter Isaacson on what he calls 'The Greatest Sentence Ever Written']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, author Walter Isaacson has turned his attention to a single sentence in the Declaration of Independence. Judy Woodruff spoke with Isaacson about the enduring power of those words and his new book, "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written." It's part of her series, Crossroads: America at 250. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:15:36 -0400</pubDate>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, author Walter Isaacson has turned his attention to a single sentence in the Declaration of Independence. Judy Woodruff spoke with Isaacson about the enduring power of those words and his new book, "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written." It's part of her series, Crossroads: America at 250. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, author Walter Isaacson has turned his attention to a single sentence in the Declaration of Independence. Judy Woodruff spoke with Isaacson about the enduring power of those words and his new book, "The Greatest S...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:16</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Music industry titan Clive Davis, who turned artists into stars across genres, dies at 94]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The music industry lost a titan on Monday. Clive Davis, who nurtured artists across nearly every major genre for more than half a century, has died at the age of 94. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:23 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/music-industry-titan-clive-davis-who-turned-artists-into-stars-across-genres-dies-at-94</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The music industry lost a titan on Monday. Clive Davis, who nurtured artists across nearly every major genre for more than half a century, has died at the age of 94. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The music industry lost a titan on Monday. Clive Davis, who nurtured artists across nearly every major genre for more than half a century, has died at the age of 94. Nick Schifrin reports.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:22</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Derrick Adams celebrates the joy of the Black American experience through art]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As the rainbow array outside Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art suggests, artist Derrick Adams is accentuating the positive. He celebrates contemporary Black life and culture, depicting leisure, freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston recently sat down with Adams for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:25:05 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/derrick-adams-celebrates-the-joy-of-the-black-american-experience-through-art</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the rainbow array outside Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art suggests, artist Derrick Adams is accentuating the positive. He celebrates contemporary Black life and culture, depicting leisure, freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston recently sat down with Adams for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the rainbow array outside Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art suggests, artist Derrick Adams is accentuating the positive. He celebrates contemporary Black life and culture, depicting leisure, freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Jared Bowen o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:58</itunes:duration>
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