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Ten Digital Series We’re Watching (and You Should Too)

Ten Digital Series We’re Watching (and You Should Too)

Sometimes you’re just not sure what to watch. You need something different, something new, something interesting. Maybe you want to learn about animals, or food, or even language itself! Well, here are ten digital series that we’re watching…and we really think you should, too! Deep Look Get a new perspective on our place in the universe and meet extraordinary new friends. Bugs, birds, barnacles…oh my! […]

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What Jim is Watching: March 2023

<strong>What Jim is Watching: March 2023</strong>

A new month means a new set of hidden gems, courtesy of Jim Wiener, our Chief Programming Officer, for you to check out and enjoy for yourselves! Three Days in June: The Story of the D-Day Forecast Thursday, March 16, at 9pm on ThinkTV16 For those who saw the war movie ‘The Longest Day’, there is a scene where the generals meet to debate the […]

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March 2023 Q&A with Jim Wiener

March 2023 Q&A with Jim Wiener

Our Chief Programming Officer Jim Wiener gets asked a LOT of questions, not just by us, but by all of you as well. Once in a while, he likes to sit down and pick a few particularly special questions and answer them for everyone to see. Here is Jim’s latest Q&A with you, the viewers. I went to watch the movie The King’s Speech last […]

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Action Auction Moves to Online-Only Format for 2023

Action Auction Moves to Online-Only Format for 2023

Change is inevitable and, starting in 2023, a big change is coming to how we do our Action Auction. For the last three years, we’ve been testing the waters with having online bidding alongside our on-air showcase of items because we couldn’t have enough volunteers in the studio to answer the phones. That gave us the opportunity to find the right system, get the experience […]

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February/March 2023 Pledge Drive

February/March 2023 Pledge Drive

We’ve got another exciting Pledge Drive starting on Saturday, February 25, with a lot of exciting programs and special gifts available for all of you. This time, our Pledge Drive programs are all centered on some truly excellent musical performances from some of the biggest stars in the world! John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic title track from Denver’s […]

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Last-Minute Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Last-Minute Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Wait too long for a reservation at your favorite restaurant? Over the crowds and overpriced dinners anyway? We’re all for celebrating with a date-night with some of our favorite recipes. So trade in that little black dress for your softest pajama pants and check these out: Bread Art Focaccia: If you want that romantic “cooking together” feeling, you have to try this recipe. It’s tasty […]

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Jim’s Sleeper Picks for February 2023

Jim’s Sleeper Picks for February 2023

Our Chief Programming Officer, Jim Wiener, has the pulse on what’s airing on our stations each month. While lots of people are watching All Creatures Great and Small or Antiques Roadshow, there are some great programs that might fly under your radar. Here’s what Jim will be watching and what he has to say: What She Said: The Art of Pauline KaelSaturday, February 4, at […]

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Questions for our Programmer – January 2023

Questions for our Programmer – January 2023

When viewers write in their programming questions, they’re usually answered by Chief Programming Officer Jim Wiener. Here are a few of the questions he received in January along with his replies: -Jim Wiener, Programmer Do you know why Amy Walter and Tamara Keith are no longer on the PBS NewsHour on Monday night? The Politics Monday segment has not been on the NewsHour since the […]

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New Four-Part Series Explores the History, Impact and Importance of Hip Hop

New Four-Part Series Explores the History, Impact and Importance of Hip Hop

The world of music was forever changed when a new and unique art form made its way into the forefront: Hip Hop. This year we’re excited to kick off Black History Month with a four-part series called Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World from January 31 thru February 21 on CET and ThinkTV16. Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World […]

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A Year of EdTech

A Year of EdTech

Our For the Love of EdTech  podcast, which isall about education, technology, and how the two can come together in the classroom to benefit students and educators alike, recently celebrated two major milestones in the last few months: a year of production and the ability to earn graduate credit by listening. The show is hosted by Kara Hutchinson and Caryn Kelley, two educators with a […]

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