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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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            <title><![CDATA[PBS News Hour - Art Beat]]></title>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Artist Masako Miki crafts modern take on ancient Japanese folklore]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA["The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" is an ancient Japanese folktale about supernatural beings taking over the night. At an art museum in Boston, artist Masako Miki is bringing the tale into a colorful and even cuddly present-day. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes us there 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, 11 May 2026 18:15:02 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/artist-masako-miki-crafts-modern-take-on-ancient-japanese-folklore</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA["The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" is an ancient Japanese folktale about supernatural beings taking over the night. At an art museum in Boston, artist Masako Miki is bringing the tale into a colorful and even cuddly present-day. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes us there 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 Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" is an ancient Japanese folktale about supernatural beings taking over the night. At an art museum in Boston, artist Masako Miki is bringing the tale into a colorful and even cuddly present-day. Jared Bowen of ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:49</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[An 'accidental' chef traces her unlikely journey into the culinary world in new memoir]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Food can be about comfort, craft or culture, but in Brigid Washington's new memoir, it's about survival. Her book traces her unlikely journey into the culinary world, one marked by loss, uncertainty and questions of identity. Geoff Bennett speaks with Washington about "Salt, Sweat & Steam" 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, 07 May 2026 18:15:52 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/an-accidental-chef-traces-her-unlikely-journey-into-the-culinary-world-in-new-memoir</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Food can be about comfort, craft or culture, but in Brigid Washington's new memoir, it's about survival. Her book traces her unlikely journey into the culinary world, one marked by loss, uncertainty and questions of identity. Geoff Bennett speaks with Washington about "Salt, Sweat & Steam" 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[Food can be about comfort, craft or culture, but in Brigid Washington's new memoir, it's about survival. Her book traces her unlikely journey into the culinary world, one marked by loss, uncertainty and questions of identity. Geoff Bennett speaks wit...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:59</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Remembering the life and legacy of visionary CNN founder Ted Turner]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, died on Wednesday at the age of 87. A risk-taking entrepreneur known for his outspoken style, Turner revolutionized how billions across the world consumed the news and created the first 24-hour news network. Judy Woodruff has this remembrance. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:20:15 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/remembering-the-life-and-legacy-of-visionary-cnn-founder-ted-turner</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, died on Wednesday at the age of 87. A risk-taking entrepreneur known for his outspoken style, Turner revolutionized how billions across the world consumed the news and created the first 24-hour news network. Judy Woodruff has this remembrance. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, died on Wednesday at the age of 87. A risk-taking entrepreneur known for his outspoken style, Turner revolutionized how billions across the world consumed the news and created the first 24-hour news network. Judy Woodr...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:34</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How author Douglas Stuart's journey to a remote Scottish island inspired 'John of John']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Douglas Stuart won the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut novel "Shuggie Bain," about a boy in 1980s Glasgow caring for his mother struggling with alcoholism. His latest novel "John of John," out today, follows a young man returning to his hometown on a rural Scottish island and grappling with his identity, religion and father. Geoff Bennett spoke with Stuart for our "Settle In" podcast.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:25:33 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-author-douglas-stuarts-journey-to-a-remote-scottish-island-inspired-john-of-john</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Douglas Stuart won the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut novel "Shuggie Bain," about a boy in 1980s Glasgow caring for his mother struggling with alcoholism. His latest novel "John of John," out today, follows a young man returning to his hometown on a rural Scottish island and grappling with his identity, religion and father. Geoff Bennett spoke with Stuart for our "Settle In" podcast.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Douglas Stuart won the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut novel "Shuggie Bain," about a boy in 1980s Glasgow caring for his mother struggling with alcoholism. His latest novel "John of John," out today, follows a young man returning to his hometown on a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:47</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Why Wynton Marsalis thinks jazz is the perfect metaphor for democracy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Renowned trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis has launched a new project, a kind of call and response for these times. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown met Marsalis at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, for our series Art in Action, 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, 05 May 2026 18:20:19 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-wynton-marsalis-thinks-jazz-is-the-perfect-metaphor-for-democracy</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Renowned trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis has launched a new project, a kind of call and response for these times. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown met Marsalis at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, for our series Art in Action, 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[Renowned trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis has launched a new project, a kind of call and response for these times. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown met Marsalis at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, for our series Art in Action, exploring the i...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:58</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[In Douglas Stuart's new novel, an unbridgeable gap between father and son]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Douglas Stuart won the coveted Booker Prize in 2020 for his debut novel, "Shuggie Bain," about a boy in 1980s working-class Glasgow caring for his mother as she struggled with alcoholism. Geoff Bennett spoke to Stuart about his latest book, "John of John," which follows a young man as he returns to his home in the islands off the coast of Scotland. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:17:23 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/in-douglas-stuarts-new-novel-an-unbridgeable-gap-between-father-and-son</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Douglas Stuart won the coveted Booker Prize in 2020 for his debut novel, "Shuggie Bain," about a boy in 1980s working-class Glasgow caring for his mother as she struggled with alcoholism. Geoff Bennett spoke to Stuart about his latest book, "John of John," which follows a young man as he returns to his home in the islands off the coast of Scotland. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Douglas Stuart won the coveted Booker Prize in 2020 for his debut novel, "Shuggie Bain," about a boy in 1980s working-class Glasgow caring for his mother as she struggled with alcoholism. Geoff Bennett spoke to Stuart about his latest book, "John of ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>30:28</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Palestinian and Israeli writers reflect on bridging divides in 'The Future is Peace']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel, and the war in Gaza that followed, have left countless families grappling with profound loss. Two men, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, tell the story of their unexpected journey toward understanding and reconciliation in a new book, "The Future is Peace." Ali Rogin speaks with them to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:45 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/palestinian-and-israeli-writers-reflect-on-bridging-divides-in-the-future-is-peace</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel, and the war in Gaza that followed, have left countless families grappling with profound loss. Two men, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, tell the story of their unexpected journey toward understanding and reconciliation in a new book, "The Future is Peace." Ali Rogin speaks with them to learn more. 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 Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel, and the war in Gaza that followed, have left countless families grappling with profound loss. Two men, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, tell the story of their unexpected journey toward understanding and reco...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>9:40</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Tessa Thompson and Adrien Brody on Broadway debuts in 'The Fear of 13']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In 2004, Nick Yarris walked out of a Pennsylvania prison after 22 years on death row. His was the first death row case in Pennsylvania overturned by DNA evidence. His wrongful conviction is now the focus of the new play "The Fear of 13." It stars Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts. Jeffrey Brown spoke with them for our Art in Action series, 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, 28 Apr 2026 18:25:32 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/tessa-thompson-and-adrien-brody-on-broadway-debuts-in-the-fear-of-13</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In 2004, Nick Yarris walked out of a Pennsylvania prison after 22 years on death row. His was the first death row case in Pennsylvania overturned by DNA evidence. His wrongful conviction is now the focus of the new play "The Fear of 13." It stars Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts. Jeffrey Brown spoke with them for our Art in Action series, 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[In 2004, Nick Yarris walked out of a Pennsylvania prison after 22 years on death row. His was the first death row case in Pennsylvania overturned by DNA evidence. His wrongful conviction is now the focus of the new play "The Fear of 13." It stars Adr...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:34</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Adm. William McRaven reflects on American spirit and the nation's future in new book]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven served for nearly four decades in a highly decorated career, from Navy SEAL to commander of the Joint Special Operations Command. He is also widely known for his 2014 speech, "Make Your Bed." More of his speeches are collected in "Duty, Honor, Country & Life: A Tribute to the American Spirit." McRaven joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the new book.  
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:25:15 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/adm-william-mcraven-reflects-on-american-spirit-and-the-nations-future-in-new-book</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven served for nearly four decades in a highly decorated career, from Navy SEAL to commander of the Joint Special Operations Command. He is also widely known for his 2014 speech, "Make Your Bed." More of his speeches are collected in "Duty, Honor, Country & Life: A Tribute to the American Spirit." McRaven joined Amna Nawaz 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>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven served for nearly four decades in a highly decorated career, from Navy SEAL to commander of the Joint Special Operations Command. He is also widely known for his 2014 speech, "Make Your Bed." More of his speeches are...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>9:02</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Art exhibition shines light on Romani persecution during Holocaust]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a lesser-known chapter of the Holocaust, the murder of some 500,000 Roma and Sinti people, members of a long-marginalized and often persecuted minority in Europe. One way into that history is through the work of an artist who survived it herself. Jeffrey Brown reports for our Art in Action series, which explores the intersection of art and democracy 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>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:20:22 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/art-exhibition-shines-light-on-romani-persecution-during-holocaust</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's a lesser-known chapter of the Holocaust, the murder of some 500,000 Roma and Sinti people, members of a long-marginalized and often persecuted minority in Europe. One way into that history is through the work of an artist who survived it herself. Jeffrey Brown reports for our Art in Action series, which explores the intersection of art and democracy 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[It's a lesser-known chapter of the Holocaust, the murder of some 500,000 Roma and Sinti people, members of a long-marginalized and often persecuted minority in Europe. One way into that history is through the work of an artist who survived it herself...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:10</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[New growth in logged forests inspires photographer's hope]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Scott Rinckenberger is a photographer from North Bend, Washington, who shares his passion for the natural world and highlights how trees that were logged more than a century ago can be surprising sources of inspiration and hope. Julinna Wu of our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting Labs, has the story. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:15:11 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-growth-in-logged-forests-inspires-photographers-hope</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scott Rinckenberger is a photographer from North Bend, Washington, who shares his passion for the natural world and highlights how trees that were logged more than a century ago can be surprising sources of inspiration and hope. Julinna Wu of our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting Labs, 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[Scott Rinckenberger is a photographer from North Bend, Washington, who shares his passion for the natural world and highlights how trees that were logged more than a century ago can be surprising sources of inspiration and hope. Julinna Wu of our jou...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>2:52</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Dave Chappelle on the importance of comedy and journalism]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Comedian Dave Chappelle sits down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech, the importance of local journalism and why he doesn't regret his controversial decision to perform last year in Saudi Arabia.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:19:24 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/dave-chappelle-on-importance-of-comedy-and-journalism</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Comedian Dave Chappelle sits down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech, the importance of local journalism and why he doesn't regret his controversial decision to perform last year in Saudi Arabia.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Comedian Dave Chappelle sits down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech, the importance of local journalism and why he doesn't regret his controversial decision to perform last year ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>33:06</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges chaos and cronyism under Trump leadership]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[ Unless courts intervene, the Kennedy Center will shut down this July for two years, as part of a roughly $250 million renovation. In the lead-up, there's been a wave of layoffs and a controversial rebranding by President Trump's allies. Josef Palermo was among those laid off and wrote "What I Saw Inside the Kennedy Center" for The Atlantic. Palermo joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:43 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/ex-kennedy-center-staffer-alleges-chaos-and-cronyism-under-trump-leadership</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Unless courts intervene, the Kennedy Center will shut down this July for two years, as part of a roughly $250 million renovation. In the lead-up, there's been a wave of layoffs and a controversial rebranding by President Trump's allies. Josef Palermo was among those laid off and wrote "What I Saw Inside the Kennedy Center" for The Atlantic. Palermo joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Unless courts intervene, the Kennedy Center will shut down this July for two years, as part of a roughly $250 million renovation. In the lead-up, there's been a wave of layoffs and a controversial rebranding by President Trump's allies. Josef Palerm...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:18</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Dave Chappelle on investing in his Ohio town and backing its local public radio station]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For more than 25 years, comedian Dave Chappelle has called the small village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, home. Amna Nawaz traveled there to meet with Chappelle and understand why he's invested millions of dollars into this community, and why he believes the local public media station is crucial to the town's future. 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>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:20:54 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/dave-chappelle-on-investing-in-his-ohio-town-and-backing-its-local-public-radio-station</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For more than 25 years, comedian Dave Chappelle has called the small village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, home. Amna Nawaz traveled there to meet with Chappelle and understand why he's invested millions of dollars into this community, and why he believes the local public media station is crucial to the town's future. 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 more than 25 years, comedian Dave Chappelle has called the small village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, home. Amna Nawaz traveled there to meet with Chappelle and understand why he's invested millions of dollars into this community, and why he believes...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>10:09</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[New book explores Queen Elizabeth's relationships with 13 U.S. presidents]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[ Like countless powerful women throughout history, Queen Elizabeth II was routinely dismissed and underestimated. But during her 70-year reign, she managed the strategic relationship between the UK and the U.S., meeting with thirteen sitting presidents. Geoff Bennett spoke with Susan Page, who traces this and more in her new book, "The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:20:12 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-book-explores-queen-elizabeths-relationships-with-13-u-s-presidents</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Like countless powerful women throughout history, Queen Elizabeth II was routinely dismissed and underestimated. But during her 70-year reign, she managed the strategic relationship between the UK and the U.S., meeting with thirteen sitting presidents. Geoff Bennett spoke with Susan Page, who traces this and more in her new book, "The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped 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[ Like countless powerful women throughout history, Queen Elizabeth II was routinely dismissed and underestimated. But during her 70-year reign, she managed the strategic relationship between the UK and the U.S., meeting with thirteen sitting presiden...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:47</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Illustrator R.W. Alley on how he brings Paddington Bear to life]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The origin of Paddington is one worth noting on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Michael Bond recalled seeing Jewish children arriving in Britain during World War II with name cards around their necks and suitcases in their hands. That inspired the beloved bear, and a Rhode Island artist is helping to keep the story alive. Ocean State Media's Pamela Watts 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>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:21 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/illustrator-r-w-alley-on-how-he-brings-paddington-bear-to-life</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The origin of Paddington is one worth noting on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Michael Bond recalled seeing Jewish children arriving in Britain during World War II with name cards around their necks and suitcases in their hands. That inspired the beloved bear, and a Rhode Island artist is helping to keep the story alive. Ocean State Media's Pamela Watts 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[The origin of Paddington is one worth noting on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Michael Bond recalled seeing Jewish children arriving in Britain during World War II with name cards around their necks and suitcases in their hands. That inspired the beloved...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:16</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Lena Dunham and Amna Nawaz explore public stress and trauma on 'Settle In']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[More than a decade ago, Lena Dunham rose to fame as the comedic force behind HBO's hit series, "Girls." In her new memoir, "Famesick," Dunham candidly, hilariously, and sometimes painfully, explores how she balanced her sudden celebrity with chronic illness, addiction and trauma. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dunham on our PBS news 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, 14 Apr 2026 18:15:43 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/lena-dunham-and-amna-nawaz-explore-public-stress-and-trauma-on-settle-in</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[More than a decade ago, Lena Dunham rose to fame as the comedic force behind HBO's hit series, "Girls." In her new memoir, "Famesick," Dunham candidly, hilariously, and sometimes painfully, explores how she balanced her sudden celebrity with chronic illness, addiction and trauma. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dunham on our PBS news 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[More than a decade ago, Lena Dunham rose to fame as the comedic force behind HBO's hit series, "Girls." In her new memoir, "Famesick," Dunham candidly, hilariously, and sometimes painfully, explores how she balanced her sudden celebrity with chronic ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:30</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Lena Dunham on ambition, fame and illness]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Lena Dunham rapidly rose to fame more than a decade ago as the comedic force behind HBO's breakout hit, 'Girls.' In a new memoir, Dunham candidly, hilariously, and sometimes painfully explores how she balanced celebrity with her struggles with chronic illness, addiction, and trauma.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:47:55 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/lena-dunham-on-ambition-fame-and-illness</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lena Dunham rapidly rose to fame more than a decade ago as the comedic force behind HBO's breakout hit, 'Girls.' In a new memoir, Dunham candidly, hilariously, and sometimes painfully explores how she balanced celebrity with her struggles with chronic illness, addiction, and trauma.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lena Dunham rapidly rose to fame more than a decade ago as the comedic force behind HBO's breakout hit, 'Girls.' In a new memoir, Dunham candidly, hilariously, and sometimes painfully explores how she balanced celebrity with her struggles with chroni...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:33</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Evan Shapiro and Geoff Bennett explore the future of media on 'Settle In']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The media industry has been navigating substantial turmoil in recent years. On our PBS news podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett explored this upheaval with Evan Shapiro. He's an award-winning producer who now writes about the industry for his Substack, "Media War and Peace."   PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:20:18 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/evan-shapiro-and-geoff-bennett-explore-the-future-of-media-on-settle-in</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The media industry has been navigating substantial turmoil in recent years. On our PBS news podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett explored this upheaval with Evan Shapiro. He's an award-winning producer who now writes about the industry for his Substack, "Media War and Peace."   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 media industry has been navigating substantial turmoil in recent years. On our PBS news podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett explored this upheaval with Evan Shapiro. He's an award-winning producer who now writes about the industry for his Substac...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:40</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <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>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <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>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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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>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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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>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <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>
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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>
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            <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>
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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>
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            <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>
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