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Miss President Barack Obama on Charlie Rose? Watch Here!
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Though Acceptance for Gay Americans Is Growing, Discrimination Persists
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5 Exercise Dilemmas Solved
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Makers of DC: Howard Trailblazers
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Watch Vocal Point Episodes Here
Politics
Miss President Barack Obama on Charlie Rose? Watch Here!
President Barack Obama sits down with Charlie Rose for an exclusive 45-minute interview at the White House, the President shares his thoughts on Syria, Iran, the NSA leaks controversy and more Copyright © 2012 Charlie Rose LLC. All rights reserved. Visit Charlie Rose for more interviews.
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Though Acceptance for Gay Americans Is Growing, Discrimination Persists
A new survey by the Pew Research Center offers a complex view of what it’s like to be an LGBT American. The survey found that while 92 percent of LGBT Americans say society is more accepting, 53 percent say they still face discrimination. Ray Suarez talks with Paul Taylor, co-author of the survey, and Gary [...]
Health & Wellness
5 Exercise Dilemmas Solved
What to do when hectic schedules, aches and missed meals threaten to disrupt your workout routine By Linda Melone | June 17, 2013 Minor aches and pains, scheduling issues and other concerns lead many people to skip exercise plans instead of figuring out a way around the obstacles. Below, top fitness experts share their thoughts [...]
Community
Makers of DC: Howard Trailblazers
Makers : Howard Trailblazers is a series of vignettes centered around motivating and inspiring future “Makers” within the local community. What started off as a panel of distinguished faculty at Howard University discussing issues spiraling from the Makers documentary, became a collection of vignettes that enabled these dynamic woman to delve into the stories behind [...]
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Watch Vocal Point Episodes Here
Vocal Point is a new series from WHUT focuses on a wide variety of important issues and concerns relevant to the greater DC metro area. We’re bringing together subject matter experts, advocates, community leaders and personal stories from those directly affected to gain a deeper understanding of the issues as well as identify resources [...]
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Arts & Culture
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Three New Looks on the National Mall
Posted June 14, 2012 by Michael Cadenhead
The National Mall here in Washington, D.C., is indeed a national treasure, but it’s one that is in some disrepair. The Trust for the National Mall has just held a competition to design three new sections in oft-neglected areas on the Mall. The winners were announced Thursday (May 3 2012). I spoke to Caroline Cunningham, president of [...]
Education
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Mister Rogers Remixed | Garden of Your Mind
Posted June 14, 2012 by Michael Cadenhead
PBS has commissioned John D. Boswell, also known by his Youtube moniker MelodySheep, to revisit the extensive video libraries of PBS’ most famous icons and produce a series of enthralling musical tributes that pay homage to our most beloved figures. The video, “Garden of Your Mind” on the PBS Digital Studios YouTube channel, has now been [...]
Politics
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Political Polarization at All-Time High
Posted June 7, 2012 by Michael Cadenhead
New research shows that partisan divisions in U.S. politics have grown more intense. Continue Partisan divisions in U.S. politics have grown more intense, according to a new Pew Research Center survey tracking attitudes on government, business social issues and more. Judy Woodruff speaks with Linda Killian of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Also, we [...]
Education
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Teachers Talk Teaching, Classrom Challenges
Posted June 7, 2012 by Michael Cadenhead
As part of our American Graduate focus on teachers, testing and accountability, Ray Suarez moderated a discussion with several New York public school teachers on the challenges they face in the classroom and how they think they should be evaluated.Continue Watch New York Teachers Discuss Accountability, Assessments on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.
Arts & Culture
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Reverend Gardner C. Taylor
Posted June 7, 2012 by Michael Cadenhead
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly During his long career, Rev. Gardner C. Taylor has been repeatedly honored as one of the greatest preachers in America. Taylor gets a celebrity’s welcome when he takes the pulpit in churches across the nation, and at 88, he still shows the charm that has pulled in worshipers for more than [...]
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