September/October 2023
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO, PAUL GROVE
We are looking forward to continuing to provide you with amazing programs as we enter a new season. Take a trip across North America and learn more than you thought possible with The American Buffalo and America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston, and binge a drama with World on Fire.
In addition to our fall program lineup, we hope to see you at our upcoming live event, America’s Test Kitchen featuring Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison! The first 500 to purchase tickets will receive a Free cookbook!
WEDU is proud to offer endless learning opportunities to those in our community, and we couldn’t do it without you. Your loyalty and support are greatly appreciated.
The American Buffalo
Ken Burns Leads Viewers on an Incredible Adventure
The latest Ken Burns adventure explores the significance of the American buffalo. A film four years in the making, The American Buffalo journeys across the continent and dives into the historical and geographical timeline of one of the continent’s most iconic mammals.
With a specific focus on the buffalo’s ties to North America’s Indigenous people, the documentary traces how Native peoples relied on these animals for food and shelter, and how they in turn became a cultural symbol of the times. The documentary depicts the buffalo’s rapid demise due to the westward expansion by colonizers, and also describes subsequent efforts to reintroduce healthy buffalo herds.
The American Buffalo is a powerful tribute to one of the most important and lesser-known facets of North America.
Premieres Monday, October 16, and Tuesday, October 17, at 8 p.m. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS App.
Discover the Great Outdoors
Follow bestselling author and podcaster Baratunde Thurston everywhere from Utah to Florida on America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston. An outdoor enthusiast with a passion for sharing his love of nature with others, Thurston travels across the country in this six-part series to research the way nature plays a role in American culture and in our daily lives.
Thurston’s upcoming expedition will cover more regions of the country and focus on the link between the outdoors and health, how the outdoors can be made more accessible to everyone, and the variety of experiences you can have in the most unlikely outdoor spaces.
Airs Wednesdays, September 6–October 11, at 8 p.m. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS App.
Don’t Miss the 36th Hispanic Heritage Awards
Join us in celebrating this year’s recipients of the Hispanic Heritage Awards! The 2023 awards show will feature incredible performances, as well as appearances by several iconic Hispanic figures joining the ceremony to represent the community.
The highly respected event was originally created by the White House to honor Hispanic Heritage Month in America, and is supported by 40 Hispanic-serving institutions from around the country. Be sure to catch this one-of-a-kind occasion!
Airs Friday, September 29, at 9 p.m.
Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS App.
The Beat Never Stops for Max Roach
A leader in the sounds of bebop, Max Roach was an artist and performer unlike any other.
His innovation in the musical world is detailed in the latest American Masters documentary, titled Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes.
Throughout his life, Roach drew inspiration from the inequities in society — inequities that he was also subjected to at times.
Tune in to honor the drummer with American Masters.
Airs Friday, October 6, at 9 p.m. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS App.
World on Fire
One War, Five Countries, Unrelenting Impacts
Travel back in time and across the globe with Season 2 of MASTERPIECE: World on Fire. Society is in the midst of World War II, and the war’s resounding effects are being felt by people everywhere, from Britain to North Africa.
In the latest installment of the hit show, lone pilots are instructed to destroy German bombers flying over Manchester as rescue efforts commence in the city and the Northern Blitz begins. Viewers get an eye-opening glimpse of the realities of life in wartime — both in and out of combat.
Premieres Sunday, October 15, at 9 p.m.
Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS App.
While We Watched Depicts a Battle Against Fake News
“Misinformation” is a term that has become all too recognizable — but what does the concept really entail? How do we stop misinformation from spreading, and who is leading the charge?
While We Watched takes audiences into Ravish Kumar’s newsroom, where he works tirelessly to continue producing trustworthy news for a society that doesn’t seem to be listening any longer. He’s up against fierce opponents — sensational headlines, the siren song of high ratings, and a torrent of fake news — and it will take skill and determination to come out on top. Accompany Kumar on his quest for the truth this September.
Premieres Monday, September 4, at 10 p.m.
Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS App.
Get Your Tickets to WEDU’s America’s Test Kitchen Event
Join America’s Test Kitchen co-hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster for an engaging conversation about their favorite small plate recipes, kitchen hacks, and menu inspirations.
The event will take place at the Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 20 at 7 p.m., and tickets are $45 per person.
The first 500 to purchase tickets will receive a Free cookbook!
For more information visit: wedu.org/atkevent
Every contribution makes a difference.
IRA Charitable Rollover
Individuals who have reached age 70 ½ can donate up to $100,000 to WEDU directly from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA), without treating the distribution as taxable income. Giving from your IRA is a great way to satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) tax-free and support WEDU’s mission to serve the public good and to aid in the creation of an informed citizenry. Talk to your financial or tax advisor about rolling 401(k) monies into an IRA to make a tax-free charitable contribution to WEDU.
Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
Donating stock or mutual funds you have held longer than one year and which have appreciated in value directly to WEDU 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. Remember, sometimes it might be more tax advantageous to sell depreciated stock and give a gift of cash to WEDU with the proceeds — a double tax savings!
Donate your car, motorcycle, boat, RV, kayak, or even real estate!
We make donating your vehicle or other mode of transportation simple and convenient with fast pickup and streamlined paperwork. You benefit by possibly being able to reduce your taxable income. Plus, you avoid paying for advertising, loss of privacy, and possible security risk. In addition, there is no need to pay for registrations, insurance, and repairs to keep your transportation in working condition.
Please contact us for easy gifting of real estate that may have become a burden to own or insure. For more information:
CALL: (813) 739-2959
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VISIT: wedugiving.org
