EXPLORE GBH, May 2024

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A new documentary from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Films looks at the 1968 Kerner Commission report.

The Power of Documentary Storytelling

At GBH, our mission is to tell stories that matter, whether they are documentaries, news stories, content that inspires children, or dramatic period pieces to help audiences take a breather from the complexity of our day-to-day lives.

Today, I wanted to highlight some of our documentary work, which reveals important information about the state of the world, our communities, and about ourselves. At a time when facts are questioned and news deserts are springing up across the country, GBH’s role as a trusted provider of news and information locally, nationally, and internationally is profoundly important. No matter the platform or subject, GBH tells stories that make a difference to our audiences and, ideally, help make the world a better place. This month we are premiering documentary films that do just that by revealing the truth about history while deepening our understanding about the present.

When Black neighborhoods in scores of American cities erupted in violence during the summer of 1967, President Lyndon Johnson appointed the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders—informally known as the Kerner Commission—to answer three questions: What happened? Why did it happen? And what could be done to prevent it from happening again? AMERICAN EXPERIENCE’s new documentary, The Riot Report (see page 13), takes us back to 1968, when the Commission released its findings—a shockingly unvarnished assessment that pinned the blame for the unrest on systemic racism in American society. It was a verdict so politically explosive that Johnson refused to acknowledge the report publicly or

even thank the commis sioners for their service.

This film explores a pivotal moment in our nation’s history and the fraught social dynamics that simultaneously spurred the commission’s investigation and doomed its findings to oblivion. “This is history we need to reckon with,” says the film’s director, Michelle Ferrari. “As much as we think that we are making progress, there’s quite a lot more to be done.”

This month we also honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with more stories that reveal the truth about history that informs the present. For 50 years, photographer Corky Lee documented the lives of New York City’s Asian American community. His work presented struggles— including civil rights protests, discriminatory immigration legislation, and violence against Sikhs and Muslims of Asian descent following 9/11—but also documented celebration and success. The feature-length film, Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story (see page 4), explores Lee’s quest to ensure that the rich tapestry of Asian American life be preserved and shared.

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The power of documentary storytelling

4 DON’T MISS

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Local, USA: Chinatown Auxiliary and more

6 DRAMA MASTERPIECE returns with MaryLand, a new three-part miniseries about sisters discover

7 JOURNALISM

In Public Enemies, Private Friends, women from opposing sides of the abortion debate hold secret talks for six clinic shootings

8 SCIENCE

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HISTORY & CULTURE

Enjoy two new programs from Great Performances a modern-day adaptation of Hamlet and Purlie Victorious, recorded live at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre

12 MEMBERS MATTER

Learn how to watch video trailers in our digital magazine

13 COVER STORY

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Report story of the Kerner Commission’s explo sive findings

14 ALL EARS

Experience

composer Hector Berlioz’s Roméo et Juliette with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andris Nelsons

Saving the Animals of Ukraine presents the stories of Ukrainian citizens rescuing pets and zoo animals abandoned since the start of the war with Russia

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COMING NEXT MONTH

Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution is a new three-part docuseries about the rise and fall of disco and the legacy it left behind

The Life of Loi returns for its second season, taking viewers across Greece to explore the country’s most loved dishes

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LOOK FOR ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER ( AANHPI) HERITAGE MONTH PROGRAMS

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1 LOCAL, USA: CHINATOWN AUXILIARY

Many Chinese senior citizens spent years fighting to establish a sense of belonging in the U.S., living through years of backlash against immigrants in the 1970s and the “Asian Hate” that came to the surface during the COVID-19 pandemic. For decades, a group of these seniors has patrolled the streets of NYC’s Chinatown as NYPD volunteer police, standing together to keep their community safe.

Mon (5/13) at 9pm on GBH WORLD

2 PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE: THE CORKY LEE STORY

For 50 years, photographer Corky Lee documented the lives of New York City’s Asian American community. His work presented struggles—including civil rights protests, discriminatory immigration legislation, and violence against Sikhs and Muslims of Asian descent post-9/11—and celebration. This featurelength film tells the story of Lee’s quest to ensure the rich tapestry of Asian American life could be preserved and shared.

Mon (5/13) at 10pm on GBH 2

3 AMERICA REFRAMED: FROM HERE

“Where are you really from?” is a question that plagues many immigrants. This documentary follows artists and activists who immigrated with their families to New York and Berlin and are growing up at a time of growing xenophobia and political turmoil. They fight for citizenship, produce art, and try to define their identities while grappling with the idea of what it means to belong.

Sun (5/5) at 6pm on GBH 2

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DIGITAL

McDonald & Dodds

HIDDEN GEM

A Suitable Boy

In newly independent India, Mrs. Rupa Mehra wants to arrange a marriage for her spirited daughter, literature student Lata Mehra (Tanya Maniktala, center). Lata has other ideas. Meeting mysterious fellow student Kabir Durrani may change her future as she struggles to balance romance and responsibility. This series is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair.

Season One Wednesdays at 9pm on GBH 44

The Paris Murders

Profiler Chloé Saint-Laurent teams with cranky, hard-nosed Detective Thomas Rocher (Philippe Bas) at the Paris homicide division to solve their most challenging cases. SaintLaurent’s exceptional sensitivity allows her to read the minds of both criminals and their victims. This suspenseful and fast-paced series is based on actual criminal cases. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.

Season One Wednesdays at 10pm on GBH 44

My Life Is Murder Wednesdays at 8pm on GBH 44

Repeats: Tuesdays at 4pm on GBH 44

The Outlaws Thursdays at 8pm on GBH 44

Repeats: Fridays at 4pm on GBH 44

Vienna Blood Thursdays at 10pm on GBH 44

MASTERPIECE/ Mr Bates vs The Post Office Sat (5/4) at 9pm on GBH 2

MASTERPIECE/ Sun (5/5, 5/12, 5/19) at 10pm on GBH 2

Wildly ambitious Detective Chief Inspector Lauren McDonald (Tala Gouveia, right) arrives in Bath from London to head up the local Criminal Investigation Division. She is partnered with shy, enigmatic Detective Sergeant Dodds (Jason Watkins) who has not worked street duty for more than a decade. When a wealthy entrepreneur discovers a dead body in his home, the mismatched pair are tasked with solving the case.

Season One

Mon (5/27) at 9pm on GBH 44

Repeats: Thursdays at 4pm on GBH 44

Saturdays at 10pm on GBH 2

RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service

Sun (5/5, 5/12) at 11pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Mon–Fri (5/13–5/24) at 3pm on GBH 2

Mon–Fri (5/13–5/24) at 5pm on GBH 44

MaryLand

Estranged sisters, Becca (Suranne Jones) and Rosaline (Eve Best), are caught by surprise when they discover that their mother was not vacationing in Wales but instead died unexpectedly on the Isle of Man. The siblings’ trip to repatriate the body leads them to confront deep family secrets and their mother’s double life. This three-part miniseries also features Stockard Channing

Sun (5/5, 5/12, 5/19) at 9pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Tue (5/7, 5/14, 5/21) at 9pm on GBH 44

Sat (5/11, 5/18, 5/25) at 9pm on GBH 2

In this new video series, two Gen Z individuals (born in the late 1990s to early 2010s) with differing political viewpoints sit down for one-on-one conversations about the issues they feel are most important. They will explore what motivates them to vote—or not—and where they may have common ground despite their differences. The series will run until the November 2024 election. Watch the series here.

INDEPENDENT LENS

more journalism

PBS NewsHour

Mondays–Fridays at 6pm on GBH 2

Space: The Longest Goodbye

journalism

Repeats: Mondays–Fridays at 11pm on GBH 44

Asian Americans

Thu (5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23) at 10pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Thu (5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30) at 1pm on GBH 44

Basic Black Fridays at 7:30pm on GBH 2

Repeats: Sundays at 8:30am on GBH 44

Doc World/ Crossings

AMERICA REFRAMED In Search of Bengali Harlem

As a teenager in 1980s Harlem, Alaudin Ullah turned his back on his working-class Bangladeshi and Muslim roots. Faced with Islamophobia in post-9/11 Hollywood, Ullah is inspired to reconnect with his past and learn about his Bengali father who dodged Asian Exclusion laws and married his mother, a Puerto Rican woman who was part of New York’s thriving African American and Puerto Rican communities.

Thu (5/9) at 8pm on GBH WORLD

Repeat:

Sat (5/11) at 10pm on GBH WORLD

If NASA is to achieve its goal of sending astronauts to Mars, crew members will face extreme isolation as they spend three years away from Earth with no real-time communication possible. This documentary looks at how the challenge of isolation in space was addressed in past missions and what will be required to keep astronauts mentally stable during this lengthy journey.

Mon (5/6) at 10pm on GBH 2

Sun (5/12) at 6pm on GBH 2

Repeat: Sat (5/18) at 6pm on GBH 44

America

ReFramed/ Far East Deep South Sun (5/19) at 6pm on GBH 2

Repeat: Sat (5/25) at 6pm on GBH 44

Independent Lens/ The Tuba Thieves

Mon (5/20) at 10pm on GBH 2

Repeat: Sun (5/26) at 9pm on GBH 44

HIDDEN GEM

A LOCAL, USA SPECIAL

Public Enemies, Private Friends

In the wake of a shooting spree at two Boston-area abortion clinics in 1994, six women who represent opposing sides of the abortion debate began meeting in secret to discuss how this terrible event could have been prevented. Instead of meeting four times as planned, they met for six years. While no one changed their position, the dialogue changed their lives.

Thu (5/30) at 10pm on GBH 2

Repeat: Fri (5/31) at 9:30pm on GBH 44

Grizzly 399:

more science

Changing Planet:

attempts to raise an unusually

become a symbol of the conflicts between people warming climate and human encroachment. 399 makes increasingly unexpected choices to protect her family, giving hope for wildlife

Wed (5/8) at 8pm on GBH 2

Sat (5/11) at 12pm on GBH 44

Coral Special

Wed (5/1) at 1pm on GBH 44

Repeat:

Wed (5/1) at 4pm on GBH 2

NATURE/Season of the Osprey

Wed (5/1) at 8pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Sat (5/4) at 12pm on GBH 44

Wed (5/8) at 12pm on GBH 44

Wed (5/8) at 4pm on GBH 2

A Brief History of the Future

Wed (5/1, 5/8) at 9pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Fri (5/3, 5/10) at 1pm on GBH 44

Sat (5/4, 5/11) at 2pm on GBH 44

Sun (5/5, 5/12) at 3pm on GBH 2

NOVA/Making North America: Human

Wed (5/1) at 10pm on GBH 2

Saving Animals of Ukraine

Before the Russian invasion in February 2022, Ukraine had the world’s second-highest population of pets per capita. Now, Ukrainian citizens are trying to rescue and care for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war. Ukrainian YouTuber Anton Ptushkin documents these efforts, presenting the pets and their owners as symbols of resistance in this story of devotion and love.

Wed (5/15) at 8pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Sat (5/18) at 12pm on GBH 44

Sun (5/19) at 1pm on GBH 2

Secrets in Your Data

Whether you’re on social media or surfing the web, you are likely sharing more personal data than you realize, and that can pose a risk to your privacy and even your safety. But these datasets can also lead to advances in medicine and other fields. Host Alok Patel helps viewers understand where our data goes and explores efforts to maximize the benefits without compromising privacy.

Wed (5/15) at 9pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Thu (5/16) at 6pm on GBH 44

Sun (5/19) at 3pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Thu (5/2) at 6pm on GBH 44

Sun (5/5) at 8pm on GBH 44

NATURE/Green Island, White Desert

Wed (5/22) at 8pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Sun (5/26) at 1pm on GBH 2

Wed (5/29) at 1pm on GBH 44

Decoding the Universe: Cosmos

For nearly 50 years, space research and exploration has been digging into some of our biggest questions: How big is the universe? If it began with the Big Bang, will it also have an end? Is there life beyond our planet? Trace groundbreaking discoveries that have transformed our picture of the universe and follow teams trying to solve the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.

Wed (5/22) at 9pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Thu (5/23) at 6pm on GBH 44

Sun (5/26) at 8pm on GBH 44

Ask This Old House

The crew from This Old House helps homeowners tackle their most challenging home improvement projects. Join host Kevin O’Connor (center right) and the Ask This Old House team and revisit projects that include cabinet upgrades, fireplace makeovers, and secret gardens. Mondays–Thursdays at 5pm on GBH 2

Repeats: Sundays at 10:30am on GBH 44 Sundays at 5:30pm on GBH 2 Thursdays at 8:30pm on GBH 2

The Life of Loi

Maria Loi, of Manhattan’s critically acclaimed restaurant Loi Estiatorio, is known as the “Julia Child of Greece.” Join Loi for Season Two of this much loved series as she takes us across her home country and serves up the secret to some of the region’s most authentic dishes.

Sat (5/11, 5/18, 5/25) at 12pm on GBH 2

Cinco de Mayo:

more living

The Great American Recipe

Mon–Fri (5/27–5/31) at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm on GBH 2

National Memorial Day Concert 2024 Sun (5/26) at 8pm, 9:30pm on GBH 2

HIDDEN GEM

Memorial Day with Planet Barbecue

Wine First Sundays at 4:30pm on GBH 44

Start Up Saturdays at 11:30am on GBH 44

Lidia’s Kitchen Mondays–Fridays at 8am on GBH 44

Repeats: Saturdays at 1:30pm on GBH 2

Weekends with Yankee

Sundays at 11:30am on GBH 2

Repeats: Sundays at 3:30pm on GBH 44

Join host Steven Raichlen in firing up the grill this Memorial Day weekend. Learn tips and tricks for mouthwatering barbecue dishes, including Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Carne Asada Breakfast Tacos, and Texas Brisket.

Fri (5/31) from 9pm–2am on GBH Create

GREAT PERFORMANCES Hamlet

This contemporary production of Hamlet, recorded at Central Park’s Delacorte Theater, is directed by Tony Award–winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun) and features an all-Black cast, including Tony Award–nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (Slave Play), Warner Miller, and Solea Pfeiffer (Hadestown). This present-day take sets the performance in a desolate modern world.

Fri (5/10) at 9pm on GBH 2

Repeat: Sat (5/11) at 8pm on GBH 44

HIDDEN GEM

The Real Story of Mr Bates vs The Post Office

MASTERPIECE’s drama vs The Post Office shared the story of hundreds of subpostmas ters who were falsely accused of theft, when the true fault lay with the Post Office’s new computer system. This documentary presents the interviews with some of the real subpostmasters and those who helped uncover the truth.

Ossie Davis’s comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance from a plantation owner and to buy back the community church. The performance was recorded live with its full original cast at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre and stars Tony Award–winner Leslie Odom, Jr., above right (Hamilton). Fri (5/24) at 9pm on GBH 2

Repeat: Sat (5/25) at 8pm on GBH 44

culture

The Express Way with Dulé Hill

Sun (5/5, 5/12, 5/19) at 2pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Sun (5/5, 5/12, 5/19) at 9pm on GBH 44

Tue (5/7, 5/14) at 9pm on GBH 2

Fight The Power: How Hip Hop Changed The World

High School Quiz Show Finale

It’s time to discover the winner of GBH’s award-winning academic competition for Massachusetts high school students! Watch the final two high schools vie for victory. This year’s season is hosted by science writer, educator, and TV personality Joe Hanson (right).

Season Finale airs 5/18!

Sat (5/4, 5/11, 5/18) at 6pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Fri (5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24) at 12:30pm on GBH 44

Sat (5/4) at 7pm on GBH 2

Sun (5/5, 5/12, 5/19) at 5pm on GBH 2

Thu (5/16, 5/23) at 4pm on GBH 2

Lucy Worsley Investigates

Sun (5/12, 5/19) at 8pm on GBH 2

Repeats:

Tue (5/14, 5/21) at 8pm on GBH 44

Sat (5/18, 5/25) at 8pm on GBH 2

Stories from the Stage

Fri (5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/31) at 8pm on GBH 2

Repeats: Sat (5/4, 5/11, 5/18) at 11:30pm on GBH 2

Sun (5/5, 5/12, 5/19) at 11:30am on GBH 44

Great Performances/ Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Fri (5/17) at 9pm on GBH 2

Repeat: Sat (5/18) at 8pm on GBH 44

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Many Americans watched in horror as violence erupted in cities such as Detroit and Newark in the mid-to-late 1960s. President Lyndon B. Johnson, who had continued President John F.Kennedy’s push for civil rights, recognized the threat to his policy initiatives. He assembled the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (also known as the Kerner Commission after its chair, Illinois Governor Otto Kerner, Jr.) to assess the situation and ways to prevent future rioting. The bipartisan group was composed of eleven politicians— nine White and two Black—all of whom had shown their support for Johnson’s previous Great Society initiatives.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE’s The Riot Report presents the story of the commission and the first-of-its-kind 1968 government report that identified systemic racism as the cause of massive civil unrest in Black communities. But the results of the report were quickly buried by an administration afraid of potential political fallout.

Writer/producer/ director Michelle Ferrari said that following the events of May 2020, “I started to feel like [this] report had something really vital to say to the present that we didn’t actually hear at the time…or did, but ignored.” Ferrari may be best known for her work on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE’s Peabody Award–nominated film, The Vote, and on the Emmy-winning film, Seabiscuit.

New Yorker staff writer and Columbia University Journalism School dean Jelani Cobb is co-writer and co-producer. Cobb issued an excerpted version of the commission’s report, The Essential Kerner Commission Report, in 2021. He previously earned a Peabody Award for FRONTLINE’s Whose Vote Counts.

President Johnson hoped that the commission could help galvanize support for his

anti-poverty and civil rights work by proving that external forces were causing the unrest. Instead, the commission unanimously approved a report that pointed the finger not at outside agitators but at racist institutional systems. It was one of the first times that a government group specifically stated that its own systems were perpetuating discrimination and called for significant overhauls of law enforcement, the media, housing policy, and more. Johnson saw this as political dynamite and did all he could to bury the findings. He never formally accepted the report.

Ferrari and Cobb used archival film footage, interviews with commission staff members, and conversations with the sole surviving commissioner, Senator Fred Harris, to tell the story. “We wanted the film to be built around these voices,” said Ferrari, “and to be augmented by academics, historians, and writers who could help us unpack the social milieu at the time and the really fraught social dynamics.”

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Executive Producer Cameo George said, “The Kerner Commission’s unanimous and blistering report put a spotlight on what was at the heart of structural racism and inequality in America. The findings of this dedicated and bipartisan group remain relevant in today’s America, and we hope our film adds some much-needed context to the ongoing national conversation.”

In the end, Ferrari was struck by the impossible position Johnson found himself in. “Johnson did a lot of good for the country and the fact that he essentially buried the report came as something of a shock...I hope we did the ‘rock and a hard place’ justice in the film, but it is one of those disappointments of history that I think we need to reckon with.”

The Report That LBJ Didn’t Want America to See

Watch a preview of the film.

Unpacking the Cost of College with “College Uncovered”

A college education is part of the American dream, but is it worth the price? GBH News and The Hechinger Report are back with a second season of “College Uncovered”—a podcast that aims to detangle the complexities of the higher education system. Hosted by GBH News Managing Editor and Higher Education Reporter Kirk Carapezza and Hechinger Report Higher Education Editor Jon Marcus, Season Two will help listeners navigate the maze of college financial information—and lack thereof.

The first season, released last year, pulled back the ivy on the pitfalls of American higher education and the business of college admissions. This year, it’s all about the tough questions people are asking about the cost and value of a college education.

“Americans are losing faith in college. They’re worried about the cost, of course, and uncertain job prospects,” said Carapezza. “We’re going back to school to explore the business of higher ed, and we hope that each episode gives listeners the information they need to make informed decisions.”

Season Two of “College Uncovered” is now available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, Google, and at gbhnews.org

Learn more here.

Meet Phillip Martin

P hillip Martin, senior investigative reporter for the GBH News Center for Investigative Reporting, will be inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in June. He has been recognized throughout his career for in-depth and thought-provoking reports on inequities and social justice. He earned a master’s degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and studied at Harvard Law School and the University of California at Berkeley.

fin and mottled gray and white skin.

“We know what a gray whale is supposed to look like,” O’Brien told CAI’s Eve Zuckoff, “and you’re looking at it and you’re like, ‘I know this is a gray whale, but there’s no way that this could be a gray whale, right? Because they just don’t live in the Atlantic.‘”

Gray whales are regularly seen in the Pacific Ocean, especially off the coasts of California and Alaska. O’Brien speculated that the whale traveled north around Alaska and then east, making its way through the Northwest Passage.

“As waters have warmed and the Arctic has less ice in it—or not 100% coverage everywhere—it means that passages have opened up where an animal could actually swim all the way through,” O’Brien said. In the last 15 years, researchers have seen gray whales in the Atlantic and Mediterranean five times. These sightings may indicate how quickly marine species respond to climate change.

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Here is a selection of some of our favorite new programs coming in June. Watch these and more.

MASTERPIECE/ Grantchester, Season Nine

This period crime drama returns to the cozy Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester in 1961.

Rev. Will Davenport ( Brittney, left) and detective Geordie Keating’s ( may be about to change as Will is approached with a life-changing offer that would require him to leave Grantchester. The community is introduced to a new resident, the charismatic Rev. Alphy Kotteram (Rishi Nair).

Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution

the 1970s and follows the skyrocketing popularity as disco tracks became mainstream and topped the music charts. Learn about how disco’s rise and fall are influenced by LGBTQ+ culture and the female empowerment and sexual liberation movements.

new judges, and a brand new location for this popular cooking competition series. Celebrating the roots of America’s diverse cuisine, home cooks prepare beloved family recipes that will be evaluated by judges, including Francis Lam (bottom row, center) of public radio’s The Splendid Table, Los Angeles restaurateur Tim Hollingsworth (left), and celebrity chef and restaurateur Tiffany Derry (right). The show is hosted by Alejandra Ramos (top).

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DISCOVERY, PROGRESS, INNOVATION—FOR MASSACHUSETTS AND BEYOND

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What’s Cooking on GBH? Garides Kerkyraikes

(Corfiot Shrimp) | Serves Two

Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the magical island of Corfu. Maria joins Chef Tasos Andriotis to serve up a seaside feast. On the menu are Fish Soup, Prawns Saganaki with Feta, Smoked Monkfish, Anchovies Saganaki, and Grilled Wild Greens. Inspired by the flavors of this meal, Maria creates some delicious dishes back in New York, including Corfiot Shrimp and Monkfish Lobster-Style. Watch it all come together on Season Two of The Life of Loi on Sat (5/11) at 12pm on GBH 2

INGREDIENTS

• 10 colossal shrimp (10–15 count), shelled, deveined, and tails on

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced or smashed

• 2 ounces white wine

• 3–4 tbsp olive oil, plus more for garnish

• 2 medium tomatoes, grated

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill, plus two sprigs for garnish

• 4 ounces feta cheese

• Lemon zest, for garnish

TO PREPARE

STEP 1 Heat a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and allow to cook for 2 minutes, until shrimp begin to look pink and opaque. Turn the shrimp over.

STEP 2 Add the garlic to the pan. Add wine, swirling to release the fond at the bottom of the pan. Cook for approximately 2 minutes.

STEP 3 Reduce heat to medium. Add olive oil, grated tomato, and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

STEP 4 Add chopped parsley to the pan. Reduce heat to low. Add the feta cheese. Stir to combine and to allow cheese to melt, approximately 2–3 minutes.

STEP 5 Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with lemon zest and serve with reserved parsley sprigs.

Note: You may adjust the shrimp size, depending on what’s available in your market. Cooking time may vary.

➤ ➤ ➤ Come join us

GBH invites you to participate in virtual or in-person events where you can engage with experts to learn something new, enjoy a reading with an exciting author, or talk with other top-notch talent. Don’t forget: You can also visit our GBH Boston Public Library Studio to see a live taping or attend other community happenings. GBH will keep you informed and entertained with a full calendar of upcoming events.

History Happy Hour

Fri (5/17) at 6pm ET (In-person)

Join GBH at The Massachusetts Historical Society and immerse yourself in an exclusive, curated just-for-you exhibit of objects that changed New England’s history. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer as you chat with the historians behind the collection.

Register here.

Boston Design Week

Tue–Fri (4/23–5/5) (In-person)

Stories from the Stage: Pride

Thu (5/9) at 6:30pm (In-person)

Although LGBTQ+ people have made tremendous political and societal gains, threats persist and the fight for equality continues. Come and hear amazing and true experiences from inspirational storytellers.

Boston Press Photographers

Association Outdoor Exhibit

Sat (6/1)–Sat (6/15) (In-person)

To learn more or register for any of our events, visit gbh.org/ events

With more than 70 in-person, indoor and outdoor events citywide, this 12-day design festival includes guest speakers, walking tours, artist open studios, workshops, and

GBH is proud to support BPPA’s annual Pictures of the Year contest. BPPA is the oldest press photographers association in the U.S. Take a stroll to see this year’s award-winning images on display from local independent and staff photographers representing a range of news organizations.

Read more here.

Ulysses Quartet at the BPL