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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[Inside Chicago's innovative Steppenwolf Theatre Company as it marks 50 years]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Steppenwolf Theatre Company has long been one of the nation's most influential ensemble companies. It's known for the actors it has launched and the groundbreaking work it has produced. It's marking its 50th season at a moment of real uncertainty for theaters. Jeffrey Brown traveled to Chicago 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 Apr 2026 18:20:38 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/inside-chicagos-innovative-steppenwolf-theatre-company-as-it-marks-50-years</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steppenwolf Theatre Company has long been one of the nation's most influential ensemble companies. It's known for the actors it has launched and the groundbreaking work it has produced. It's marking its 50th season at a moment of real uncertainty for theaters. Jeffrey Brown traveled to Chicago 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[Steppenwolf Theatre Company has long been one of the nation's most influential ensemble companies. It's known for the actors it has launched and the groundbreaking work it has produced. It's marking its 50th season at a moment of real uncertainty for...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:41</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A Brief But Spectacular take on how life is a play]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Actor and comedian Lyric Lewis discovered her love of performance through improv. She went on to make history as one of the first Black women in The Groundlings, the Los Angeles troupe celebrating its 50th anniversary. She reflects on finding her authentic voice in comedy and gives her Brief But Spectacular take on why life is a play. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:20:10 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-brief-but-spectacular-take-on-how-life-is-a-play</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Actor and comedian Lyric Lewis discovered her love of performance through improv. She went on to make history as one of the first Black women in The Groundlings, the Los Angeles troupe celebrating its 50th anniversary. She reflects on finding her authentic voice in comedy and gives her Brief But Spectacular take on why life is a play. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Actor and comedian Lyric Lewis discovered her love of performance through improv. She went on to make history as one of the first Black women in The Groundlings, the Los Angeles troupe celebrating its 50th anniversary. She reflects on finding her aut...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:15</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On 'Settle In,' Patrick Radden Keefe and Amna Nawaz discuss 'London Falling']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind bestsellers like "Say Nothing" and "Empire of Pain." The New Yorker staff writer's latest book, "London Falling," is about the mysterious 2019 death of teenager Zac Brettler. The book details Brettler's secret life, posing as the son of a Russian oligarch, navigating London's dark underworld. Keefe sat down with Amna Nawaz on our podcast, Settle In. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:20:18 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/on-settle-in-patrick-radden-keefe-and-amna-nawaz-discuss-london-falling</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind bestsellers like "Say Nothing" and "Empire of Pain." The New Yorker staff writer's latest book, "London Falling," is about the mysterious 2019 death of teenager Zac Brettler. The book details Brettler's secret life, posing as the son of a Russian oligarch, navigating London's dark underworld. Keefe sat down with Amna Nawaz on our podcast, Settle In. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind bestsellers like "Say Nothing" and "Empire of Pain." The New Yorker staff writer's latest book, "London Falling," is about the mysterious 2019 death of teenager Zac Brettler. The book details Brettler's secre...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:39</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Patrick Radden Keefe on finding great stories]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Award-winning New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind best sellers like "Say Nothing" and "Empire of Pain." His latest book, "London Falling," is a deep dive into the mysterious death of a teenager – and the secret life that came to light after he was gone.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:13:24 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/patrick-radden-keefe-on-finding-great-stories</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Award-winning New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind best sellers like "Say Nothing" and "Empire of Pain." His latest book, "London Falling," is a deep dive into the mysterious death of a teenager – and the secret life that came to light after he was gone.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Award-winning New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind best sellers like "Say Nothing" and "Empire of Pain." His latest book, "London Falling," is a deep dive into the mysterious death of a teenager – and the secret life that...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>52:16</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[People in recovery find a fresh start by crafting Troublesome Creek instruments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music, rooted in instruments like guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, is deeply seated. There's an effort to capitalize on this rich culture while providing a fresh start for people in addiction recovery. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our look at the intersection of art and health 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, 06 Apr 2026 18:15:25 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/people-in-recovery-find-a-fresh-start-by-crafting-troublesome-creek-instruments</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music, rooted in instruments like guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, is deeply seated. There's an effort to capitalize on this rich culture while providing a fresh start for people in addiction recovery. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our look at the intersection of art and health 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[In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music, rooted in instruments like guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, is deeply seated. There's an effort to capitalize on this rich culture while providing a fresh start for people in addiction...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:09</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Rape survivor Gis&egrave;le Pelicot's 'A Hymn to Life' chronicles resilience after abuse]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a police station and life as she knew it ended. She learned that her husband had been drugging and raping her and inviting strangers to abuse her for nearly a decade. The case led to a reckoning about sexual abuse and revealed the power of one woman's voice. Amna Nawaz sat down with Pelicot to discuss her book, "A Hymn to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:35:08 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/rape-survivor-gisele-pelicots-a-hymn-to-life-chronicles-resilience-after-abuse</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a police station and life as she knew it ended. She learned that her husband had been drugging and raping her and inviting strangers to abuse her for nearly a decade. The case led to a reckoning about sexual abuse and revealed the power of one woman's voice. Amna Nawaz sat down with Pelicot to discuss her book, "A Hymn to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides." 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 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a police station and life as she knew it ended. She learned that her husband had been drugging and raping her and inviting strangers to abuse her for nearly a decade. The case led to a reckoning about sexual abus...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>14:24</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A Brief But Spectacular take on channeling identity through art]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Wendy Red Star is a multimedia artist who grew up on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. Her work spans photography, sculpture, fiber arts and performance to celebrate Native identity and remind us why art matters in how we're remembered. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on channeling identity through art. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:25:16 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-brief-but-spectacular-take-on-channeling-identity-through-art</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wendy Red Star is a multimedia artist who grew up on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. Her work spans photography, sculpture, fiber arts and performance to celebrate Native identity and remind us why art matters in how we're remembered. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on channeling identity through art. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Wendy Red Star is a multimedia artist who grew up on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. Her work spans photography, sculpture, fiber arts and performance to celebrate Native identity and remind us why art matters in how we're remembered. She sha...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>2:30</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Washington National Opera finds new stage after split with Kennedy Center]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, the Kennedy Center board approved the president's plan to close the center for two years. The Washington National Opera had already announced it was leaving, one of the most consequential developments in a year of turmoil. Jeffrey Brown reports for our Art in Action series, exploring the intersection of art and democracy, part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:20:08 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/washington-national-opera-finds-new-stage-after-split-with-kennedy-center</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earlier this month, the Kennedy Center board approved the president's plan to close the center for two years. The Washington National Opera had already announced it was leaving, one of the most consequential developments in a year of turmoil. Jeffrey Brown reports for our Art in Action series, exploring the intersection of art and democracy, part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Earlier this month, the Kennedy Center board approved the president's plan to close the center for two years. The Washington National Opera had already announced it was leaving, one of the most consequential developments in a year of turmoil. Jeffrey...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:43</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A Brief But Spectacular take on empowering 'soccer grannies']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Beka Ntsanwisi is working to empower older women in South Africa, where the average life expectancy is in the early to mid-60s. She started a soccer league with a mission to introduce women over 50 to the sport. Ntsanwisi shares her Brief But Spectacular take on empowering 'soccer grannies.' PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:15:16 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-brief-but-spectacular-take-on-empowering-soccer-grannies</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Beka Ntsanwisi is working to empower older women in South Africa, where the average life expectancy is in the early to mid-60s. She started a soccer league with a mission to introduce women over 50 to the sport. Ntsanwisi shares her Brief But Spectacular take on empowering 'soccer grannies.' PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Beka Ntsanwisi is working to empower older women in South Africa, where the average life expectancy is in the early to mid-60s. She started a soccer league with a mission to introduce women over 50 to the sport. Ntsanwisi shares her Brief But Spectac...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>2:22</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Trump's vision for D.C. draws design backlash and court challenges]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Leading cultural and architectural preservation organizations asked a federal court to stop the Trump administration from proceeding with its Kennedy Center reconstruction project. It's the latest development in a fight over the look and architecture of the nation's capital, and the power of the presidency. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, as part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:35:58 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trumps-vision-for-d-c-draws-design-backlash-and-court-challenges</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leading cultural and architectural preservation organizations asked a federal court to stop the Trump administration from proceeding with its Kennedy Center reconstruction project. It's the latest development in a fight over the look and architecture of the nation's capital, and the power of the presidency. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, as part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Leading cultural and architectural preservation organizations asked a federal court to stop the Trump administration from proceeding with its Kennedy Center reconstruction project. It's the latest development in a fight over the look and architecture...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:59</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Geoff Bennett explores Black comedy's history and cultural impact in 'Black Out Loud']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like "In Living Color" and "Living Single" reflected a wide range of Black life and helped broaden how millions of viewers understood Black experiences. That moment, and the long history that helped make it possible, are at the core of Geoff Bennett's new book, "Black Out Loud." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:20:12 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/geoff-bennett-explores-black-comedys-history-and-cultural-impact-in-black-out-loud</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like "In Living Color" and "Living Single" reflected a wide range of Black life and helped broaden how millions of viewers understood Black experiences. That moment, and the long history that helped make it possible, are at the core of Geoff Bennett's new book, "Black Out Loud." 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 the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like "In Living Color" and "Living Single" reflected a wide range of Black life and helped broaden how millions of viewers understood Black experie...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:58</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Geoff Bennett on his new book and the 'golden age' of Black sitcoms]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[What sparked the explosion of Black sitcoms in the 1990s, and why didn't it last? Those are some of the questions PBS News Hour co-anchor Geoff Bennett explores in his new book, "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms." He joins Amna Nawaz for a special episode of Settle In. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:04:43 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/geoff-bennett-on-his-new-book-and-the-golden-age-of-black-sitcoms</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What sparked the explosion of Black sitcoms in the 1990s, and why didn't it last? Those are some of the questions PBS News Hour co-anchor Geoff Bennett explores in his new book, "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms." He joins Amna Nawaz for a special episode of Settle In. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What sparked the explosion of Black sitcoms in the 1990s, and why didn't it last? Those are some of the questions PBS News Hour co-anchor Geoff Bennett explores in his new book, "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudevil...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>30:01</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Chicago artists channel creativity into protesting the immigration crackdown]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has ignited protests nationwide. It has also galvanized grassroots artists and community organizations. Jeffrey Brown reports from Chicago, where artists have been at the center of the movement, using their skills and resources as part of organized dissent. It's part of our series, Art in Action, as part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:20:20 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/chicago-artists-channel-creativity-into-protesting-the-immigration-crackdown</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has ignited protests nationwide. It has also galvanized grassroots artists and community organizations. Jeffrey Brown reports from Chicago, where artists have been at the center of the movement, using their skills and resources as part of organized dissent. It's part of our series, Art in Action, as part of our CANVAS coverage. 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 Trump administration's immigration crackdown has ignited protests nationwide. It has also galvanized grassroots artists and community organizations. Jeffrey Brown reports from Chicago, where artists have been at the center of the movement, using ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:28</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A Brief But Spectacular take on the signs of exploitation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Edgar Ramirez is an LA-based artist who transforms street signs. Inspired by the industrial landscape where he grew up, he turns the signs into striking pieces of art that highlight the realities of his community. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the signs of exploitation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:20:52 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-brief-but-spectacular-take-on-the-signs-of-exploitation</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Edgar Ramirez is an LA-based artist who transforms street signs. Inspired by the industrial landscape where he grew up, he turns the signs into striking pieces of art that highlight the realities of his community. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the signs of exploitation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Edgar Ramirez is an LA-based artist who transforms street signs. Inspired by the industrial landscape where he grew up, he turns the signs into striking pieces of art that highlight the realities of his community. He shares his Brief But Spectacular ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>2:30</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Remembering neon artist and glass-bending master Wil Kirkman]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Neon signs aren't as ubiquitous as they once were, but the artistry has been receiving renewed appreciation. Wil Kirkman was well-known for his ability to make and repair intricate and fragile glass lights. Kirkman died of cancer last year, but Marcia Franklin of Idaho Public Television got the chance to see him at work before his passing and reports 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, 12 Mar 2026 18:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/remembering-neon-artist-and-glass-bending-master-wil-kirkman</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Neon signs aren't as ubiquitous as they once were, but the artistry has been receiving renewed appreciation. Wil Kirkman was well-known for his ability to make and repair intricate and fragile glass lights. Kirkman died of cancer last year, but Marcia Franklin of Idaho Public Television got the chance to see him at work before his passing and reports 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[Neon signs aren't as ubiquitous as they once were, but the artistry has been receiving renewed appreciation. Wil Kirkman was well-known for his ability to make and repair intricate and fragile glass lights. Kirkman died of cancer last year, but Marci...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>2:58</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Miami group turns line dancing into therapy for grief and trauma]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Dealing with grief and trauma can look different for everyone, and a group in Miami has found an unconventional way of helping people cope. Alessandro de Palma of Student Reporting Labs, the PBS News journalism training program, has the story. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:20:13 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/miami-group-turns-line-dancing-into-therapy-for-grief-and-trauma</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dealing with grief and trauma can look different for everyone, and a group in Miami has found an unconventional way of helping people cope. Alessandro de Palma of Student Reporting Labs, the PBS News journalism training program, has the story. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dealing with grief and trauma can look different for everyone, and a group in Miami has found an unconventional way of helping people cope. Alessandro de Palma of Student Reporting Labs, the PBS News journalism training program, has the story.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:26</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[New documentary 'Immutable' follows student debate team as they find their voices]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The new documentary "Immutable" follows students in the Washington Urban Debate League over two years as they face challenges in their own lives and on the debate stage. In the program, students learn how to think critically, challenge their own opinions and find their voices through debate. Geoff Bennett spoke with the people connected to the film for a closer look. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:20:17 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-documentary-immutable-follows-student-debate-team-as-they-find-their-voices</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The new documentary "Immutable" follows students in the Washington Urban Debate League over two years as they face challenges in their own lives and on the debate stage. In the program, students learn how to think critically, challenge their own opinions and find their voices through debate. Geoff Bennett spoke with the people connected to the film for a closer look. 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 new documentary "Immutable" follows students in the Washington Urban Debate League over two years as they face challenges in their own lives and on the debate stage. In the program, students learn how to think critically, challenge their own opin...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:48</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Lloyd Blankfein on his memoir 'Streetwise' and broader economic concerns]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[On Thursday, the markets had their worst day since the U.S. war in Iran began, and oil prices saw another big jump. Amna Nawaz discussed the broader economic concerns with Lloyd Blankfein, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs and author of "Streetwise: Getting to and Through Goldman Sachs." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:20:03 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/lloyd-blankfein-on-his-memoir-streetwise-and-broader-economic-concerns</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Thursday, the markets had their worst day since the U.S. war in Iran began, and oil prices saw another big jump. Amna Nawaz discussed the broader economic concerns with Lloyd Blankfein, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs and author of "Streetwise: Getting to and Through Goldman Sachs." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On Thursday, the markets had their worst day since the U.S. war in Iran began, and oil prices saw another big jump. Amna Nawaz discussed the broader economic concerns with Lloyd Blankfein, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs and author of "Streetwise: Ge...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:05</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[In 'We Are the World (Cup),' Roger Bennett explores personal history with the tournament]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[When the World Cup kicks off in June, billions will turn their attention to games spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It's an experience Roger Bennett likens to a solar eclipse, except the Earth is completely engulfed not in darkness, but by soccer. Geoff Bennett spoke with him about his new book, "We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:20:04 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/in-we-are-the-world-cup-roger-bennett-explores-personal-history-with-the-tournament</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the World Cup kicks off in June, billions will turn their attention to games spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It's an experience Roger Bennett likens to a solar eclipse, except the Earth is completely engulfed not in darkness, but by soccer. Geoff Bennett spoke with him about his new book, "We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When the World Cup kicks off in June, billions will turn their attention to games spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It's an experience Roger Bennett likens to a solar eclipse, except the Earth is completely engulfed not in darkness, but by s...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:46</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Delroy Lindo on the cultural impact of 'Sinners' and his Oscar-nominated performance]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA["Sinners," directed by Ryan Coogler, made Academy Awards history recently when it garnered a record 16 Oscar nominations. One, for Best Supporting Actor, went to Delroy Lindo, a 73-year-old now receiving his first nomination. Jeffrey Brown met Lindo in New York 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, 03 Mar 2026 18:20:24 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/delroy-lindo-on-the-cultural-impact-of-sinners-and-his-oscar-nominated-performance</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA["Sinners," directed by Ryan Coogler, made Academy Awards history recently when it garnered a record 16 Oscar nominations. One, for Best Supporting Actor, went to Delroy Lindo, a 73-year-old now receiving his first nomination. Jeffrey Brown met Lindo in New York 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["Sinners," directed by Ryan Coogler, made Academy Awards history recently when it garnered a record 16 Oscar nominations. One, for Best Supporting Actor, went to Delroy Lindo, a 73-year-old now receiving his first nomination. Jeffrey Brown met Lindo ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:45</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Rose Byrne on her Oscar-nominated performance as an unraveling mother]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Known for roles in both drama and comedy, Rose Byrne has already won a Golden Globe for Best Actress this award season for her role in the psychological drama "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You." She's been acting professionally for more than 30 years, and now she's up for her first Oscar. Jeffrey Brown joined her recently in New York 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, 26 Feb 2026 18:25:22 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/rose-byrne-on-her-oscar-nominated-performance-as-an-unraveling-mother</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Known for roles in both drama and comedy, Rose Byrne has already won a Golden Globe for Best Actress this award season for her role in the psychological drama "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You." She's been acting professionally for more than 30 years, and now she's up for her first Oscar. Jeffrey Brown joined her recently in New York 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[Known for roles in both drama and comedy, Rose Byrne has already won a Golden Globe for Best Actress this award season for her role in the psychological drama "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You." She's been acting professionally for more than 30 years, and ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:10</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Michael Harriot and Geoff Bennett rethink Black history on 'Settle In']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[This month marks 100 years since Americans first held the celebration that would eventually become Black History Month. On our video podcast "Settle In," Geoff Bennett commemorated this anniversary with the award-winning journalist and writer Michael Harriot. His most recent book, "Black AF History," frames Black history not as a counter-narrative, but as the narrative of American history. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:20:25 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/michael-harriot-and-geoff-bennett-rethink-black-history-on-settle-in</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This month marks 100 years since Americans first held the celebration that would eventually become Black History Month. On our video podcast "Settle In," Geoff Bennett commemorated this anniversary with the award-winning journalist and writer Michael Harriot. His most recent book, "Black AF History," frames Black history not as a counter-narrative, but as the narrative of American history. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This month marks 100 years since Americans first held the celebration that would eventually become Black History Month. On our video podcast "Settle In," Geoff Bennett commemorated this anniversary with the award-winning journalist and writer Michael...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:56</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Julian Shapiro-Barnum's Brief But Spectacular take on Recess Therapy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Julian Shapiro-Barnum is the creator and host of "Recess Therapy," an online series where he talks with kids about everything from friendship to the meaning of life. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on what adults can learn from the clarity and compassion of children. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:25:52 -0400</pubDate>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Julian Shapiro-Barnum is the creator and host of "Recess Therapy," an online series where he talks with kids about everything from friendship to the meaning of life. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on what adults can learn from the clarity and compassion of children. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Norah O'Donnell spotlights overlooked women who shaped U.S. history in 'We the Women']]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:20:06 -0400</pubDate>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[America's 250-year history features prominent men who built and shaped the nation. But less is known about the women whose contributions were just as important. In "We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America," Norah O'Donnell writes about 35 remarkable women and their pivotal roles in influencing the country we live in today. Amna Nawaz sat down with O'Donnell to discuss the new book. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The iconic photographs of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The iconic photographs of the Winter Games will last and help shape the way we think about these Olympics. We spoke with several photographers who captured the athletic feats and emotional moments. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:15:16 -0400</pubDate>
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            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The iconic photographs of the Winter Games will last and help shape the way we think about these Olympics. We spoke with several photographers who captured the athletic feats and emotional moments. 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 iconic photographs of the Winter Games will last and help shape the way we think about these Olympics. We spoke with several photographers who captured the athletic feats and emotional moments.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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