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Monday, July 20 – Sunday, July 26


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We hope you're enjoying our weekly highlights from Ball State PBS, Indiana Public Radioand 89.5 The Note! Keep an eye on your inbox every Monday for a quick way to see the best of the public media you love.


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POV "The Dating Game"


In a country where eligible men outnumber women by 30 million, three perpetual bachelors join an intensive seven-day dating camp led by one of China’s most sought-after dating coaches in a last-ditch effort to find a girl, and love.


Monday, July 20 at 10 p.m. on Ball State PBS

Once Upon a Time in Space "The Russian Thing"


Moderator Aaron Tang leads nine panelists through a dramatic hypothetical scenario around election issues and civic integrity, against the backdrop of America’s 250th anniversary.


Tuesday, July 21 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS

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Pop of Culture is on vacation for July


While Michelle and Luke are off re-creating Lewis & Clark's 3,800-mile expedition 😜, you can listen to Here & Now on Fridays and A Way With Words on Saturdays. Pop returns Friday, August 7.


Catch up on all episodes here.


Fridays and Saturdays at noon on IPR

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The Legacy of 4-H


The Legacy of 4-H explores the origins of the nation’s largest youth organization, tracing its roots to the early 1900s. The documentary celebrates Jessie Field Shambaugh, known as the “Mother of 4-H,” and her lasting influence on youth education.


Saturday, July 25 at 8 p.m. on Ball State PBS

Last Battlefront: Quest for the Vote in Washington D.C.


This one-hour historical film explores Washington, D.C.’s long struggle for self-government and voting rights through the experiences of its citizens. Since 1801, residents have faced disenfranchisement. Despite efforts—such as biracial democracy during the Civil War and activism by figures like Frederick Douglass and civil rights leaders—D.C.'s fight for representation continues.


Saturday, July 25 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS

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Towns in Tune "Newberry, SC, USA and Bay Bulls, NL, Canada, Part 2"


Host Amy House visits Bay Bulls, Newfoundland where rugged coastal beauty meets community spirit. Once known for its fishing roots, this harbor town has found new life through ingenuity at the Pennecon Industrial site. Amy explores how local pride and music shape Bay Bulls Newfoundland Labrador and Newberry, South Carolina, where the “Towns in Tune” concert brings the community together.


Saturday, July 25 at 10 p.m. on Ball State PBS

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The Facing Project


The Cure at Walden Pond

J.R. Jamison is joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author, psychotherapist, and public thinker Thomas Moore to discuss his new book, The Cure at Walden Pond, a beautiful and accessible insight into the human condition that helps readers slow down, be more present and mindful in their relationships with their loved ones, and appreciate the beautiful world we share. The Cure at Walden Pond embodies Henry David Thoreau’s essence, guiding readers through his precepts to find more harmony in our communities and to move and inspire anyone in search of a new way of being.


Catch up on all episodes here.


Saturday, July 25 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, July 26 at 7 p.m. on IPR

Patience "A Monk's Tale"


A monk is found dead, kneeling in prayer. Patience and Frankie investigate and secrets surface at the monastery. Meanwhile, Patience finds herself on stage as the face of City of York police and starts rethinking her decision about Elliot.


Sunday, July 26 at 8 p.m. on Ball State PBS

Grantchester On Masterpiece "Season 11, Episode 7"


As Grantchester swelters in the August heat, Alphy searches for redemption and renewed faith while Geordie investigates the murder of local crook Frank Brook. The case spirals into chaos when armed robbers storm CeCe’s Boutique, taking Cathy and Mrs. C hostage. As tensions rise and shots are fired, courage, love, and sacrifice are pushed to their limits.


Sunday, July 26 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS

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