Eight GBH staff members share some of their favorite books and recommend some related programs to watch and listen to.

In this interview, hear from filmmaker Barak Goodman about the new film from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, Kissinger, which examines Dr. Henry Kissinger's life from his childhood through his time as Nixon's Secretary of State.

Dive deep into the joy of summer. Get some new recipes, explore the Cape, and enjoy the sounds of summer.

Dive deep into stories about the 35th anniversary of the ADA and how GBH works to make media more accessible.

In honor of the 35th Anniversary of the passage of the ADA, GBH has produced a plethora of multimedia content.

This week, in celebration of AMERICAN EXPERIENCE's new film Mr. Polaroid, we dive deep into photography with stolen portraits, Boston history on film, images from deep space, and music photos.

In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and Memorial Day, dive into stories about those who serve our nation.

Learn about scientist and Polaroid inventor Edwin Land, who is featured in a new documentary from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, Mr. Polaroid.

"American Experience Presents" brings a fresh take on the iconic stories told on TV's most-watched history series. Launching with three powerful narratives: Joseph McCarthy, whose anti-communist crusade terrorized 1950s America; media titan William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper mogul whose empire shaped public opinion for decades; and Sgt. Isaac Woodard, the decorated World War II veteran whose brutal assault by police sparked a civil rights awakening. This new GBH podcast examines how these three transformative figures shaped pivotal moments in 20th century America, bringing their stories to life for a new generation of listeners.Learn more about American Experience Follow the show on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads-------------------------------------Credits:Lead Producer: Devin Maverick RobinsAssociate Producer: Meiqian HeScriptwriters: Galen Beebe and Andrew NewmanEditor: Devin Maverick RobinsEditorial Advisor: John BredarSound Designer: Jack PombriantNarrators: James Edwards and Cameo GeorgeExecutive Producer: Cameo George

American Experience presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring how competing narratives from politicians and the press can shape the public's understanding of the politics and policy. This conversation will be inspired in part by THE MOVEMENT AND THE "MADMAN" and CITIZEN HEARST, both of which are now streaming on the PBS app.



In this conversation, panelists will examine how politicians and the press compete for public attention, exploring how the battle for hearts and minds shapes the image of politicians and the coverage they receive. Panelists will also ask how citizens in democratic societies are affected when they're bombarded with multiple narratives. Finally, our experts will take a closer look at how competing political and institutional media goals can block or reframe information that is shared with the public, ultimately seeking to understand who decides what the public knows and why.



Panelists:

Yu Ouyang is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Purdue University Northwest. His research focuses on the American presidency and how presidents leverage their institutional advantages and powers to impact public policies.



Jeremi Suri holds the Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a professor in the University's Department of History and the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Professor Suri is the author and editor of eleven books on politics and foreign policy, most recently: Civil War By Other Means: America’s Long and Unfinished Fight for Democracy.



The conversation will be moderated by Kelly McBride, Senior Vice President at The Poynter Institute for Media Studies.



This event will be livestreamed on our Youtube and Facebook pages.

Composite art source images from the National Archives and Wikimedia Commons.