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Antiques Roadshow "Vintage First Finds, Hour 6"
Take a trip back to the 90s for ROADSHOW first season of finds, including a Duncan Phyfe sewing table, ca. 1805, a 1924 Jane Peterson painting, and Tiffany vases, ca. 1895!
Monday, October 26 at 8 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana "Montana & Wyoming – Small Acts, Wide Ripples"
Join chef Pati Jinich as she continues her journey inspired by the Pan-American Highway through the Western United States from Montana and Wyoming to Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona to the Mexico border. In the first episode of the new season, Pati meets people restoring language, land, and livelihood in Montana and Wyoming.
Monday, October 26 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Independent Lens "Seeds"
Seeds is a visual exploration of centennial farmers in the Southern U.S. This film examines the decline of generational Black farmers and the significance of owning land. Through the perspectives of three different lives, the film creates an intimate portrait of farmers and the landscapes they steward, illustrating how generations of Black family farms persevere despite enduring obstacles.
Monday, October 26 at 10 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Breaking the Deadlock "AI: Who's in Control?"
A panel of leaders in tech, culture, politics and journalism explores AI through challenging hypothetical scenarios: the choices local communities make, privacy and policing and its impact on our lives, with the goal of finding common ground.
Tuesday, October 27 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership
History comes alive with leadership lessons from presidents and first ladies for America’s 250th.
Tuesday, October 27 at 10 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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NATURE "Tiger Island Part Two"
In Nepal, the crew uses thermal cameras to film tigers at night, revealing previously unseen behavior. A new tiger mom must keep her growing cub out of trouble, while another tigress’ cubs are stalked by the returning male “king” of Tiger Island.
Wednesday, October 28 at 8 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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NOVA "Evolution: Need to Feed"
Earth teems with life in every imaginable form—creatures that walk, swim, slither, and fly. Some grow to astonishing size, like the elephant, while others boast extravagant adaptations, like the hummingbird’s long beak. How did evolution craft such a dazzling variety of body plans?
Wednesday, October 28 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Pop of Culture
This week was recorded live from our inaugural Pop Fest! Cohost Kara DuQuette moderates a panel of local artists:
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Jill Christman (author, editor, and professor of English at Ball State)
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Stephen M Millben II (artist, designer, and businessowner)
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Morgan Roddy (chocolatier and businessowner)
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Graham Watson (President of the Vore Arts Fund and performer)
We discuss how each artist interacts with the community, why the arts are an essential part of East Central Indiana, and what they see as the future of local arts & culture. And (of course) much more!
Catch up on all episodes here.
Fridays and Saturdays at noon on IPR
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Great Performances "Jimmy Webb: American Songwriter"
In this unique concert celebrating the music of the legendary three-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter, musician, and performer, Jimmy Webb takes center stage to perform his catalog, sharing intimate stories behind the songs and their journeys to iconic status including hits like "Wichita Lineman," “Highwayman,” "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Galveston” and “MacArthur Park.”
Friday, October 30 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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The Facing Project
Facing Adversity & Resilience in Sports: J.R. Jamison sits down with Dr. Adam Kuban, editor of Facing Adversity & Resilience in Sports, to explore the book’s collection of first-person stories from athletes, coaches, and sports-media professionals whose lives have been shaped by challenges and transformative experiences within the world of sports. They’ll be joined by Ryan Sierocki, a contributor to the book and assistant athletic director at Kentucky Wesleyan University. Later, J.R. welcomes Kelcey Ervick, author of The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women’s Lives, for a conversation about her graphic memoir and its exploration of soccer, gender, and social change.
Catch up on all episodes here.
Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. on IPR
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A Call to Freedom with the Ohio Valley Symphony
A Call to Freedom highlights one of the great movements of American history, the Underground Railroad. The concert features narration and music of the era such as "America the Beautiful," "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," When Johnny Comes Marching Home," and "Amazing Grace", as well as a new piece commissioned by The Ohio Valley Symphony entitled "Harriet," about the life of Harriet Tubman.
Saturday, October 31 at 8 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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The Songwriters "Rafe Van Hoy"
Rafe Van Hoy's career skyrocketed after co-writing "Golden Ring" by George Jones and Tammy Wynette; his songs include "Baby I Lied," "Friday Night Blues," "Old Flames Have New Names" and "Somebody's Gonna Love You."
Saturday, October 31 at 10:30 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Professor T "Season 5 Episode 3: The Retreat"
A mysterious death at a spiritual retreat pulls Jasper into the orbit of the enigmatic Lady Cynthia, and the post-mortem shatters the guests’ identical stories of an open and shut case. As tensions spike and a near-confession is abruptly cut short, Jasper’s unresolved grief for Adelaide shadows his every move, heightening the pressure on both the case and his fragile bond with Helena.
Sunday, November 1 at 8 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Maigret On Masterpiece "Episode 3 – Maigret's Revolver Part 1"
As Maigret investigates the drowning of a young woman, he is assigned another high-profile case: the disappearance of a congressman. To make matters worse, Guichard replaces Lucas with the inexperienced Bonfils, complicating Maigret's investigation.
Sunday, November 1 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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The Gold On Masterpiece "Episode 3"
As pressure builds on the criminals laundering the proceeds of the stolen Brink’s-Mat gold, the police surveillance picks up pace as they pursue the suspects around the world.
Sunday, November 1 at 10 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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