Connections Vol

MAR 2021 CONNECTIONS VOL. 9 NO. 3

THE STATE WE’RE IN nhpbs.org/statewerein LOOKING THROUGH A SOLUTIONS LENS “I never saw this coming, but child, and I know that whatever I can do to help my husband and father did,” create a healthier functioning democracy then says Melanie Plenda, host of I’m going to do it. So when Dawn DeAngelis, the new digital online series NHPBS’ VP and Chief Content Officer, asked THE STATE WE’RE IN. Being me to host the show, I broke out in hives, but I a journalist for more than thought, ‘why not?’” 20 years, Melanie moved to New Hampshire as a seasoned crime reporter The digital series is produced in partnership in 2008 during the height of the recession. with the Marlin Fitzwater Center for After piecing together freelance jobs for years, Communication at Franklin Pierce University in Melanie landed a new role as the Granite State Rindge. It is made available to every member News Collaborative project manager. “This is the of the collaborative. It explores solutions dream job I didn’t even know I wanted. It is fun, to crises like the coronavirus pandemic and terrifying and wonderful.” highlights local efforts to combat the virus and rebuild local economies. “The goal of the THE The Granite State News Collaborative (GSNC) is STATE WE’RE IN was never to cover breaking comprised of more than 20 media, education and news—it’s a complement to that. We can pick community partners from around the state, who apart a broader issue and then have in-depth work together to share solution-focused stories. conversations that go behind the headlines.” Wait, what? Newspapers, a radio station and a television station working together and sharing From mask mandates, coping with depression, stories - how can this be? “This is a relationship food insecurity, remote learning, voting FAQ’s, built on trust. The partners were willing to trust interviewing Governor Sununu and hosting an each other, and each week we build upon that entire episode in Spanish, THE STATE WE’RE IN trust.” And Melanie is at the helm. has produced over 30 episodes that serve as an online resource that everyone can access “We’re looking at the big stories like COVID-19 anytime, anywhere. All episodes are archived at and its impact on the economy, as well as racial nhpbs.org/statewerin. “We are always looking and social injustice. We’re seeing where the at an issue with a solutions lens. We want reporting gaps are, and we’re providing stories people to take away something from our shows that are impacting Granite Staters,” says Plenda. that they can use in their own lives.” “We built an online system where stories are shared, and partners can take whatever they Weaving her role as director of the GSNC want.” together with host of THE STATE WE’RE IN, Plenda feels the enormity of the task at hand. When the pandemic struck, the GSNC knew it “My job is to make sure the New Hampshire needed to reach an even wider audience where journalism ecosystem remains healthy. I think people could engage in productive conversations. it’s important to lead by example with strong In April 2020, New Hampshire PBS launched the ethics and trusted journalism.” new digital series using new remote production technology, THE STATE WE’RE IN. Once again Plenda is at work with her partners to seek a Melanie found herself in the lead. long-term sustainable solution to help Granite State journalism thrive, and NHPBS is there to “Journalism is in my bones. It’s like my fourth help.

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Independent Lens: Coded Bias American Experience: Flannery Beyond the Canvas MON March 22 | 10 PM TUE March 23 | 8 PM TUE March 23 | 9:30 PM When a researcher discovers that Explore the life of Flannery A new half-hour program the majority of facial recognition O’Connor, whose provocative showcases some of the nation’s software doesn’t accurately identify fiction was unlike anything leading cultural creators — darker-skinned faces, she embarks published before. The program musicians, playwrights, comedians, on an investigation that uncovers features never-before-seen costume designers, among many widespread bias lurking in the archival footage, newly-discovered others — who show us how they algorithms that shape the journals and interviews with Mary turn their visions of the world into technology powering our lives. Karr, Tommy Lee Jones and more. art.

The X Factor: Women in New American Experience: The Extinction: The Facts England Politics Blinding of Isaac Woodard WED March 31 | 8 PM FRI March 26 | 8 PM TUE March 30 | 9 PM With a million species at risk of In 1946, an African American WWII extinction, Sir David Attenborough 2020 marked the 100th anniversary explores how this crisis has veteran was attacked by police as of the 19th amendment, consequences for us all, he was going home following his guaranteeing women’s right to threatening food and water honorable discharge from the US vote. The X Factor looks at the security, undermining our ability to Army. The attack sparked outrage trailblazing women in New England control our climate and putting us and galvanized the civil rights politics and their impact on the at greater risk of pandemic movement. political landscape. diseases.

WATCH OUR FIVE CHANNELS | NHPBS | NHPBS EXPLORE | NHPBS CREATE | NHPBS WORLD | NHPBS KIDS ON-AIR | MOBILE | ONLINE | CLASSROOMS | COMMUNITY 5 CHANNEL SPOTLIGHT CELEBRATING ALL MONTH LONG LUCY WORSLEY: ROYAL MYTHS & SECRETS MARATHON THU March 18 | Starting at 8 PM NHPBS Join Lucy Worsley on a journey across Europe to visit the incredible locations where royal history was made. From the Spanish Armada to the French Revolution, discover how royal history is a mixture of facts, manipulation and CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR mythology. AT THE TROUBADOUR MON March 1 | 7:30 PM NHPBS MANSFIELD PARK THU March 11 | 8 PM NHPBS EXPLORE When Sir Thomas Bertram takes in the 9-year-old daughter of an impoverished relative, his wife has someone to bully. Never allowed to forget her good fortune, Fanny’s good nature and fortitude finally win her a valued place in the household and the man of her dreams. DOLLY PARTON & FRIENDS: 50 YEARS AT THE OPRY THU March 4 |7:30 PM NHPBS KITCHEN QUEENS OF NEW ORLEANS THURSDAYS |7 PM NH CREATE Join us as we turn the spotlight on women who are changing the culinary landscape of New Orleans. Shot on location in the kitchens of restaurants across the Big Easy, the series profiles female chefs who reflect the city’s diverse culinary heritage, including Creole, Cajun, Latin American and Vietnamese. ALONE IN THE WILDERNESS THU March 4 | 9:30 PM NHPBS

UNLADYLIKE 2020: AMERICAN MASTERS FRI March 5 | 7 PM NH WORLD Explore the stories of pioneering women in American politics who advocated for suffrage and civil rights over 100 years ago, including the first women in the U.S. Congress and State Senate and a co-founder of the NAACP.

KEN BURNS: HERE & THERE MON March 8 | 9:30 PM NHPBS CURIOUS GEORGE SWINGS INTO SPRING MON March 22 | 5 PM NH PBS KIDS You know it must be springtime if a curious monkey named George is dancing on the balcony at sunrise! The Man with the Yellow Hat is sure that George has spring fever, and he takes George to the park to experience all

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HEMINGWAY EVENT & WRITERS CHALLENGE NHPBS, in partnership with the New Hampshire Writers’ Project, presents an online screening and discussion of the new Ken Burns film HEMINGWAY onThursday, April 1st at 6PM. To get your tickets to this virtual event, go to nhpbs.org/events. The New Hampshire Writers’ Project is also sponsoring a Hemingway Writers Challenge! Deadline is March 14, 2021. Details at nhpbs.org/hemingway The man. The myth. The writer revealed. Corporate funding for HEMINGWAY was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by the Annenberg Foundation, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, and by ‘The Better Angels Society,’ and its members John & Leslie McQuown, the Elizabeth Ruth Wallace Living Trust, John & Catherine Debs, the Fullerton Family Charitable Fund, the Kissick Family Foundation, Gail M. Elden, Gilchrist & Amy Berg, Robert & Beverly Grappone, Mauree Jane & Mark Perry; and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS.

MAR 2021 EXTINCTION: THE FACTS With Sir David Attenborough

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TOGETHER WE ENGAGE | CONNECT | CELEBRATE MARCH 2021 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Carole King & James Taylor at the Troubadour Magic Moments - The Best of 50's Pop (My Music)** Mon. 3/1

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Uncovering America Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide** Tue. 3/2

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Ken Burns: The National Parks Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich** Wed. 3/3

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Dolly Parton & Friends: 50 Years at the Opry Alone in the Wilderness** Thu. 3/4

PBS NewsHour* Beat The Press Aging Backwards 2 with Miranda 70s Soul Superstars (My Music)** Fri. 3/5 Esmonde-White Magic Moments - The Best of 50's Pop (My Music)* It's What's Happening Baby (My Music Presents) Abba Forever -- Sat. 3/6 A Celebration** John Denver: Country Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2** Sun. 3/7 Roads - Live In England* PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Dolly Parton & Friends: 50 Years at the Opry Ken Burns: Here & There** Mon. 3/8

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston 50 Years with Peter, Paul and Mary Abba Forever -- A Celebration** Tue. 3/9

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Loretta Lynn: My Story In My Words John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music)** Wed. 3/10

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston It's What's Happening Baby (My Music Presents) Rick Steves Fascism In Europe** Thu. 3/11

PBS NewsHour* Beat The Press Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2** Fri. 3/12

Moments to Remember: My Music Downton Abbey Returns! Sat. 3/13

50 Years with Peter, Paul and Mary* Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show Brain Secrets with Dr. Sun. 3/14 Michael Merzenich

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow Independent Lens** Mon. 3/15 Europe Vintage Spokane Hour 2 My Country No More PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Finding Your Roots Finding Your Roots Frontline** Tue. 3/16 Europe PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Windows to the Nature Nova Europe's New Wed. 3/17 Wild Fox Tales Dead Sea Scroll Detectives Wild** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets Lucy Worsley's Royal Thu. 3/18 Europe Elizabeth I: The Warrior Queen Queen Anne: The Mother of Great Britain Myths & Secrets** PBS NewsHour* Beat The Press Basic Black W1A Open Studio with Great Performances at the Met Live from Lincoln Fri. 3/19 Jared Bowen Renee Fleming In Concert Center** Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show Joe Bonamassa: Live from the Ryman Lucy Worsley's Royal Sat. 3/20 Myths & Secrets**

Rick Steves European Easter* Downton Abbey Returns! Howards End On Masterpiece Howards End On Sun. 3/21 Masterpiece** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow Independent Lens** Mon. 3/22 Europe Coded Bias PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' American Masters Beyond The Frontline** Tue. 3/23 Europe Flannery Canvas PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Windows to the Nature Nova Fast-Forward: Look Wed. 3/24 Wild Hippos: Africa's River Giants Saving The Dead Sea Into Your Future** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' The X Factor: Women In New Unladylike2020: American Masters Makers** Thu. 3/25 Europe England Politics Women In Politics PBS NewsHour* Beat The Press Basic Black W1A Open Studio with American Masters Fri. 3/26 Jared Bowen Twyla Moves The Legacy List* The X Factor: Women In New Queen's Garden Howards End On Masterpiece Howards End On Sat. 3/27 England Politics Masterpiece** Independent Lens* Beyond The Great Performances Howards End On Masterpiece Howards End On Sun. 3/28 Coded Bias Canvas Movies for Grownups Awards | AARP Masterpiece** Magazine PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow Independent Lens** Mon. 3/29 Europe 'til Kingdom Come / The Debate PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Finding Your Roots American Experience** Tue. 3/30 Europe The Blinding of Isaac Woodard PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Windows to the Extinction: The Facts Climate Change - The Facts Nova** Wed. 3/31 Wild

Please Note: Programs on NHPBS begin before 6:30 PM when marked *. Programs end at 10:30 PM unless marked ** " This program schedule is subject to change. Go to nhpbs.org/schedule for the most up-to-date listing of programs.

Watch online anytime at nhpbs.org | video.nhpbs.org MARCH 2021 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour 70s Soul Superstars (My Music) Mon. 3/1 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Joe Bonamassa: Live from the Ryman Carole King & James Taylor at the Tue. 3/2 From Cook's Illustrated Troubadour** America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Classical Rewind (My Music) Safe Money In Tough Times with Wed. 3/3 From Cook's Illustrated Jonathan Pond** America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour America's Test Kitchen 20th Anniversary Special Rick Steves Hunger and Hope: Lessons from Thu. 3/4 From Cook's Illustrated Ethiopia and Guatemala**

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Washington Open Mind Dolly Parton & Friends: 50 Years at the Opry** Fri. 3/5 From Cook's Illustrated Week Carole King & James Taylor at the Troubadour Dolly Parton & Friends: 50 Years at the Opry Rick Steves' Sat. 3/6 Heart of Italy Jazz* It's What's Happening Baby (My Music Presents) Brain Secrets with Dr. Sun. 3/7 Michael Merzenich

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's: Poirot Mon. 3/8 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour It's What's Happening Baby (My Music Presents) Aging Backwards 2 Tue. 3/9 From Cook's Illustrated with Miranda Esmonde- White** America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Frankie Drake Mysteries Father Brown Seaside Hotel** Wed. 3/10 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Mansfield Park The Musketeers Poldark Season 3 On Thu. 3/11 From Cook's Illustrated Masterpiece

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Washington Open Mind 50 Years with Peter, Paul and Mary** Fri. 3/12 From Cook's Illustrated Week Safe Money In Tough Times with Jonathan Pond Doo Wop to Pop Rock: My Music Celebrates 20 Years Sat. 3/13

Jazz* Joe Bonamassa: Live from the Ryman Loretta Lynn: My Story In My Sun. 3/14 Words** America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's: Poirot** Mon. 3/15 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour W1A The Miniaturist On Masterpiece The Miniaturist On Masterpiece Tue. 3/16 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Frankie Drake Mysteries Father Brown Seaside Hotel** Wed. 3/17 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Mansfield Park The Musketeers Poldark Season 3 On Thu. 3/18 From Cook's Illustrated Masterpiece**

Cook's Country PBS NewsHour Washington Open Mind Firing Line with Frontline Fri. 3/19 Week Margaret Hoover Woody Guthrie All Star Tribute Concert -- 1970 Ken Burns: The National Parks Suze Orman's Ultimate Sat. 3/20 Retirement Guide

Jazz* Rick Steves European Easter Safe Money In Tough Times with Sun. 3/21 Jonathan Pond** Curious George PBS NewsHour Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's: Poirot** Mon. 3/22 Swings Into Spring*

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour W1A Queen's Garden Howards End On Masterpiece Tue. 3/23 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Frankie Drake Mysteries Father Brown Seaside Hotel** Wed. 3/24 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Mansfield Park The Musketeers Poldark Season 3 On Thu. 3/25 From Cook's Illustrated Masterpiece**

Curious George PBS NewsHour Washington Open Mind Firing Line with Frontline Fri. 3/26 Swings Into Spring* Week Margaret Hoover The Lawrence Fannie Lou Hamer: American Masters The X Factor: Women In New Unladylike2020: Sat. 3/27 Welk Show* Stand Up Flannery England Politics American Masters** Baseball* Independent Lens Roadtrip Nation: at Your Fingertips Sun. 3/28 Coded Bias America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's: Poirot** Mon. 3/29 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour W1A Beatrix Farrand's American Howards End On Masterpiece Tue. 3/30 From Cook's Illustrated Landscapes America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Frankie Drake Mysteries Father Brown Seaside Hotel** Wed. 3/31 From Cook's Illustrated

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