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Tune in for a fantastic mix of American favorites and Pops classics, including “Stars and Stripes Forever” and Tchaikovsky’s rousing “1812 Overture.” While celebrating the nation’s birthday, grilling outside or just sitting back and relaxing, the staff at CRB will provide the perfect recordings nonstop for the entire holiday weekend. NOVA/SCIENCING OUT 2 In this three-part digital video series, NOVA features women science communicators—pairing historical figures with contemporary ones—and focuses on three communication strategies: engaging the public, building trust and achieving impact through data visualization. Hosted and illustrated by Reyhaneh Maktoufi and co-produced by Ana Aceves, each video explores the life of these remarkable women and their work to inspire future generations. FRONTLINE/PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVES 3 How have people across countries, cultures, faiths, eco- nomic status and age groups responded to the coronavirus pandemic? Hear from them, in their own words. 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