November/December 2022
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO, PAUL GROVE
As we approach the end of 2022 here at WEDU PBS, I am filled with optimism about the new year to come.
Friends like you are part of the reason — it’s so inspiring to hear from our viewers and listeners about how much our diverse content means to them. In the coming year, you can look forward to the quality programming you know and love, including unbiased news and election coverage, wonderful dramas, fascinating documentaries, inspiring nature shows, and much more.
And of course we’ll bring you exciting new programs and local programming you won’t see anywhere else.
Here’s to another great year for WEDU!
PBS NewsHour Election Coverage Has You Covered!
PBS NewsHour’s VOTE 2022 Election Night Special brings you the most comprehensive election coverage available. As your source for fact-based news, PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis on candidates’ proposed policies to help you understand how they might affect your life.
WEDU is here to help you make informed choices in the voting booth, because Your Vote Matters!
Election night coverage begins Tuesday, November 8, at 8 p.m. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Go Behind the Golden Mask with Tutankhamun: Allies and Enemies
King Tut’s tomb was first opened in November 1922. Now, 100 years later, we can finally learn more about the real person behind the mask.
Tutankhamun: Allies and Enemies is a two-hour special shot on location by archaeologist Dr. Yasmin El-Shazly and an Egyptian crew. Never before have filmmakers had this kind of access, and the result reveals answers to key questions about ancient Egypt and the real man behind the golden mask.
Airs Wednesday, November 23, at 8 p.m. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Season 9 of Finding Your Roots Features Carol Burnett, Jeff Daniels, Viola Davis, and More!
On January 3, Henry Louis Gates Jr. returns with Season 9 of the ever popular Finding Your Roots.
Each episode promises to be more riveting than the last, as Gates helps 21 guests take a deep dive into their genealogies using in-depth research and the latest DNA analysis to discover revelations about their family trees.
The show’s genealogical detective work leads to some surprising — and in some cases, shocking — ancestry stories. Watch as celebrities and influential figures like Viola Davis, Carol Burnett, Claire Danes, Tony Gonzalez, Jamie Chung, Brian Cox, David Duchovny, Julia Roberts, and more discover long-hidden truths about their ancestors, in 10 eye-opening episodes!
Premieres Tuesday, January 3, at 8 p.m. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Change Is Afoot as All Creatures Great and Small Returns for Season 3!
In the highly anticipated new season, veterinarian James Herriot not only has to navigate the challenges of married life, he also has to adapt to the currents of his practice and new government mandates. James’ plan to join a lucrative government tuberculosis testing program is met with skepticism by local farmers, who fear being financially devastated if one of their cattle tests positive.
The push and pull continues at home, where Helen adjusts to a new life away from the family farm. As always, the love for animals and nature remains at the heart of All Creatures Great and Small, while Season 3 also reflects the winds of change. As the nation prepares for war, there are new partnerships, ghosts from the past, brushes with new love, and unexpected twists and turns to life in Darrowby.
Airs Sundays, January 8 through February 19, at 9 p.m. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
An Endlessly Fascinating Bird and a Rarely Seen Wildcat
Have you ever wondered why woodpeckers peck wood? With Woodpeckers: The Hole Story from Nature, you’ll learn the many surprising motivations that drive “nature’s carpenters” to drill.
Next, Nature tells the story of one of the most endangered wildcats in the U.S. with American Ocelot. With rare high-quality footage, the filmmakers show these elusive cats in Texas — where the last remaining individuals of this critically endangered species live.
Woodpeckers: The Hole Story airs Wednesday, November 2, at 8 p.m.
American Ocelot airs Wednesday, November 9, at 8 p.m.
Watch these programs live or stream them anytime with the PBS Video app.
Mark Your Calendars: The Call the Midwife: Christmas Special Is Coming!
Call the Midwife viewers are already getting excited about the annual Christmas special. The speculation has started about which past characters will make an appearance this year and what else we might see. (Off the record, we’re betting that fan favorite Nurse Trixie will be back, and that you’ll see Dr. Turner holding newborns once again!) If you love this show’s colorful depiction of 1960s London, you won’t want to miss this incredible Christmas special.
Airs Sunday, December 25, at 9 p.m. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
A Disabled Dancer Chronicles Her Journey of Self-Discovery
At 27, Kelsey Peterson was paralyzed from the waist down after sustaining an injury while diving into Lake Superior. As a dancer, the injury was devastating, but with the support of the spinal cord injury (SCI) community, she found not only help adapting to life with a disability, but also acceptance and hope.
Independent Lens: Move Me chronicles Peterson’s internal struggle and her journey back to dancing in this riveting documentary. When an unexpected opportunity to participate in a clinical trial comes along, she is forced to ask herself what she really wants — she’s afraid that it might not work … yet part
of her is scared that it could. As a co-director of this film, Ms. Peterson takes the reins to tell her story in a raw and personal style that brings viewers along on her journey of self-rediscovery.
Airs Monday, November 7, at 10 p.m. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Every contribution makes a difference.
Peppermint Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Large sea salt flakes, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 9-inch brownie pan and line parchment paper, leaving some extra parchment paper on either side; this will help with removing the brownies. In a glass or stainless steel bowl, nestled in a saucepan with simmering water, add the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips. When melted, about 5 minutes, stir until very smooth.
To the bowl of a stand mixer, add the eggs, white granulated sugar, and brown sugar; beat using the paddle attachment until it turns a pale brown color, about 5 minutes. Add the melted chocolate and mix. Stir in the salt and peppermint extract. Fold in the flour and mix until just combined. Lastly, stir in the white chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared brownie pan and transfer to the oven to bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is crackling and the edges pull away from the pan. Allow to cool completely in the pan; run a knife along the edges and lift up the excess parchment paper. Cut the brownies into squares and garnish with a bit of sea salt.
There are many wonderful ways to support WEDU PBS during the year, including making creative noncash gifts:
IRA Charitable Rollover
If you’re over 72, you can donate up to $100,000 to WEDU directly from your IRA, without treating the distribution as taxable income. To learn more about giving from your IRA, talk to your financial or tax advisor.
Gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
Donating directly to WEDU any stocks or mutual funds that you have held longer than one year and that have appreciated in value is a savvy giving strategy to avoid capital gains taxes. Consult with your financial advisor to help leverage your gift for the best tax savings.
Donate your car, motorcycle, boat, and RV – or even a kayak!
We make donating your vehicle as easy as possible with fast pickup and streamlined paperwork. You benefit by being able to reduce your taxable income when taxes are itemized. Plus, you avoid the costs associated with selling your car.
Learn more about creative giving opportunities:
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