GBH staff shared the list of books that they are looking forward to reading this summer, from historical fiction by Colson Whitehead to the new psychological thriller Yesteryear to the true crime book London Falling. Find your next new read!

Public media has plenty of great calling cards — dramatic storytelling, essential local journalism, beautiful music, and powerful documentaries — but sports coverage isn’t often top of mind. And in a media landscape like Boston, replete as it is with outlets and journalists covering professional and collegiate sports at a granular level, GBH News has had to find its own lane when it comes to the sports beat. That’s where Esteban Bustillos, our lead sports writer, comes in.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE returned for its 37th season with a suite of new digital content as well as a collection of documentaries from the series’ archives. Incorporated into the new powerhouse GBH Documentary Unit alongside celebrated programs FRONTLINE and NOVA and led by Editor-in-Chief Raney Aronson-Rath, the award-winning history docuseries has been reimagined with contemporized storytelling and a renewed commitment to “fighting for facts.”

America’s Awesome Kids, GBH Kids’ new series, showcases the cultures and passions of children throughout the country. Taking viewers on a journey across our wide and wonderful nation, the live action, short-form mini-documentary series, produced in tandem with 23 partnering PBS stations, captures how exemplary kids are making an impact in their local communities. We sat down with Dorothea Gillim, Executive Producer and Creative Director of GBH Kids, to talk about the making of America’s Awesome Kids and the lessons it has in store for kids, caregivers, educators, and all of us.

Explore the incredible variety of spots available for your outdoor dining adventures from forests and fields to oceanside. Check out places like Piers Park, Fan Pier, Boston Harbor Islands, and Castle Island.

As MASTERPIECE's Grantchester enters its eleventh and final season, get to know the three vicars who have centered the community over the years: Sidney Chambers (James Norton), Will Davenport (Tom Brittney), and Alphy Kottaram (Rishi Nair).

Ever wonder about all the work that goes into your favorite films, shows, and performances that you don’t see? We spent days behind the scenes with GBH’s Production Group, learning about the ingenious innovations and meticulous work that make GBH’s productions and live events hum.

Jazz has long been a mainstay of GBH Music’s offerings, and this Jazz Appreciation Month has been no different. With our 2026 television and streaming JazzNOW series in full swing and regular free concerts at the GBH Boston Public Library Studio, there’s no better time to get into this quintessentially American genre. We sat down with Sam Brewer, General Manager of GBH Music, and Ken Field, President of JazzBoston, to chat about what makes jazz so special, what’s happening in the local jazz scene, and the best ways to get reacquainted with the genre.

Tracy Chang, owner-chef of PAGU, has a calming effect. She puts you at ease with a down-to-earth charisma, genuine enthusiasm, and moments of disarming clarity. That was our experience chatting with the chef, activist, and parent who’s recently assumed the role of GBH Amplifies host. Get to know Tracy and stop by her next GBH Amplifies session at our Boston Public Library Studio.

Sir David Attenborough has inspired audiences around the world with natural history programs for Nature, the BBC, NOVA, and more. As he celebrates his 100th birthday, we share some of the programs available to stream, including Life on Earth, The Green Planet, and Parenthood.