GPB Next - May 2024

For Donors of Georgia Public Broadcasting

WELCOME

This five-part series tells the gripping

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GPB News takes part in the America Amplified community engagement journalism initiative to focus on voters’ voices in 2024 election coverage.

GPB engages with viewers through a series of film screenings.

Listen for GPB News reports and radio specials along with more resources at gpb.org/mental-health.

Learn what makes Georgia the

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— GPB EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP —

President & CEO Bert Wesley Huffman

Chief Operating Officer Adam Woodlief

Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Laprade

Chief Human Resources Officer Veronica Pemberton-Daniels

— EXTERNAL AFFAIRS —

Vice President of Development & Engagement Emmalee Hackshaw

Senior Director of Development Rebecca Hogue

Director of Leadership Giving Sherry White

Director of Foundations & Grants Greg Carraway

— EDITORIAL —

Vice President of Communications Mandy Wilson

Communications and Development Coordinator Aliya Cooper

— CREATIVE —

Design Director Mark Bradway

Senior Graphic Designer Jessica Gurell

Graphic Designer Ciera Troy

— ADVERTISING —

Director of Corporate Sponsorship Tim O’Connell

Advertising Inquiries askgpbnext@gpb.org

Dear Friends,

Springtime has finally arrived in Georgia, and with it your May issue of GPB Next. This is always an exciting time of year for us here at GPB. Festival season is in full bloom, so our teams have been out and about from The Atlanta Dogwood Festival to the Savannah Music Festival extolling the great efforts of GPB in communities across the state. Remember, we’re more than television and radio – GPB’s efforts in communities are what set us apart from other commercial media companies. Be sure to check out GPB.org/community from time to time to see where we’re going to be and hopefully, we’ll be near where you are soon. Also, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at ask@gpb.org or 800.222.4788 if your community is looking for a way to partner with GPB around our programming or resources!

As we’ve discussed in Next over the last few months, GPB is deep into a strategic planning process that will set our goals and intentions for the next five to ten years. So far, we’ve had very fruitful sessions with board leadership, organizational leadership, staff, donors and community stakeholders. I’m excited to share the efforts of this plan later this summer with all of you so we can embark on the next adventure for GPB together. One theme I see repeatedly is GPB’s role in storytelling and local stories. I would expect that we will be putting a tremendous amount of effort into this in the coming years. GPB is uniquely positioned to serve Georgians through untold storytelling. There are so many wonderful things happening right now in Georgia that we are built to highlight!

One thing we’re also hearing in feedback is how much you value this magazine. Thank you for taking the time to read through, and I’m glad to know it is of value to you. Not only do you get to keep up with television schedules, but you’re also given an insider’s look at the work happening across our company, spanning from television and radio content to digital initiatives, community engagement and education. We want to be an asset to you and your fellow Georgians. Ultimately, GPB exists to make communities better, and I believe we do it every single day. Enjoy!

Warmly,

Bert Wesley Huffman GPB President and CEO

MASTERPIECE: MaryLand – Available May 5

The story of two sisters, Becca and Rosaline, re-discovering each other after uncovering their mother’s secret life.

Space: The Longest Goodbye – Available Now

NASA psychologists prepare astronauts for the extreme isolation of a three-year-long mission to Mars.

COBRA, Season 3 - Available May 13

Catch up on past seasons of this thrilling political drama before the premiere of season 3.

Watch these shows and more on GPB Passport!

Binge New Shows and Find New Outstanding Favorites on GPB Passport

Don’t have GPB Passport yet?

Sign up now at gpb.org/passport.

Reach out to us anytime with questions about GPB Passport. ask@gpb.org or 800-222-4788

Thank you for supporting GPB!

Five-part Series Premieres Saturday, May 4 at 9 PM

For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II saw herself as the protector of the Crown, through every era and every scandal. The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor is the gripping inside story of the British Royal Family told by the people who really know it, from the former head of the British Army to Princess Margaret’s lady-in-waiting.

Spanning over six decades of British history, this epic family saga offers behindthe-scenes revelations and intimate insights into the stories we think we know – the celebrations, tragedies and scandals that made headlines around the world - alongside the assassinations, bomb plots and kidnappings that are an intrinsic part of royal life. The series, narrated by Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), unfolds in glossy and immersive archive from across the decades, bringing the family’s history to life like never before.

“Love and Duty” – Saturday, May 4, 9 p.m.

Members of The Royal Family wrestle with the ultimate dilemma; whether to choose love over duty to The Crown.

“Threats” – Saturday, May 11, 9 p.m.

The Royal Family come face to face with danger while Prince Charles searches for a bride.

“Intruders” – Saturday, May 18, 9 p.m.

The Queen must deal with a series of scandals after intruders bring trouble for the Royal Family.

“Tomorrow’s People” – Saturday, June 15, 9 p.m.

The Queen stages a comeback following the crisis surrounding Princess Diana’s death.

“Heirs and Spares” – Saturday, June 22, 9 p.m.

During the Queen’s final years rifts appear between heirs and spares.

Don’t miss The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor beginning Saturday, May 4.

Queen Elizabeth II with her family at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, UK, 20th September 1979. Source, Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.

Photo by Neal Barr

GPB RADIO

GPB News Partners with America Amplified to Focus on Voters’ Voices in 2024 Election Coverage

Georgia remains in the national spotlight as the country heads into the November 2024 election. Its status as a “battleground state” means candidates and their surrogates will likely make several trips to the Peach State as they try to win votes.

As part of our commitment to share stories that reflect the cities and towns that make up Georgia, GPB’s coverage for 2024 will be focused on YOU, the voters.

To assist with our news coverage plan, GPB is taking part in America Amplified, a community engagement journalism initiative funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting that provides resources to help public media newsrooms across the nation more deeply engage the communities we serve.

To help us tell community-driven stories, we need your help. Please take a few minutes and fill out our voter survey at gpb.org/elections.

As part of our survey, we’re asking you to share with us what your top three issues are as you decide which candidates will get your vote. Your answers will help us identify and cover those issues and ultimately, create a congressional voter guide where candidates will be asked the questions you want answered.

Our goal is to hear from as many people in Georgia as possible, so thank you in advance!

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Shelly Kleppsattel

GPB’s supporters range from one-time $5 givers to mid-level donors, to planned givers who leave us in their estate plan, to transformational Leadership Circle donors who invest in GPB’s programming and resources, which secure our future. This month, we spotlight mid-level donor, Shelly Kleppsattel

How long have you been a GPB donor?

I honestly do not know, which means it’s been a long time. I started as a sustainer and then was inspired by the Prince Family Match opportunity and made a larger one-time gift.

What drew you to GPB?

Both PBS and NPR. I’m old enough to remember when channel options numbered in the few, and public television was often a go-to for our family. Now, many of my sentences start with “I heard on NPR that …” and whenever I rent a car the first thing I do is locate the local affiliate station on the car’s radio. In terms of broadcasting, the programming at GPB is stellar, well-rounded and always enjoyable.

How do you engage with or enjoy GPB content?

Radio, television and Passport. From contributors such as Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. to Ken Burns, to travel with Rick Steves and Samantha Brown to Downton Abbey, there is something for everyone.

Why do you think it’s important to support the mission of GPB and what sense of satisfaction do you have as a donor knowing you’re supporting our work?

I think of it in terms of a streaming service of sorts – just as I pay for the privilege of Netflix or Amazon Prime, there is a cost associated with content. Access to public television and NPR is a privilege and the only way to guarantee excellence in content is to be part of the financial foundation that supports those efforts Until this year, I was unaware of the scope of the online education opportunities afforded to school kids. While I do not have children of my own, as a society we are collectively responsible for ensuring that we support future generations, and this is made possible through the online educational efforts of GPB.

To learn more about GPB’s Leadership Circle, visit gpb.org/support/leadership-giving.

GPB IN THE COMMUNITY

Indie Lens Pop-Up Season 24 Screenings Offer Thought-Provoking Films

Pictured: Attendees at a screening of A Town Called Victoria

GPB will wrap up another great season of Indie Lens Pop-Up film screenings with a chance to watch clips from the film The Tuba Thieves. Hosted in partnership with 7 Stages Theatre for their Curious Sensory Encounters, the screenings occur Friday, May 17 – Monday, May 20 Visit 7stages.org to learn more.

Indie Lens Po-Up Season 24 began in December with a showing of A Town Called Victoria. Attendees were asked to break into small groups afterwards to discuss what makes a welcoming community. The conversation was led by our friends from Out of Hand Theater and Music in Common.

The Loudermilk Conference Center graciously hosted our second Indie Lens Pop-Up screening. On January 28, the community gathered to watch Razing Liberty Square. The panel discussed climate gentrification and its implications in the Atlanta area.

In February, GPB traveled to Mercer University in Macon to screen Breaking the News. The panel had a thought-provoking conversation about how newsrooms that embrace the lived experiences of their journalists create more engaging content and civic participation.

In April, we screened Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s in GPB’s Atlanta studios in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation. The post-screening discussion featured a conversation with Dr. Thomas Wichman, of the Morris K. Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research and a representative from the Georgia chapter of the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Visit pbs.org/independentlens/indie-lens-pop-up/about to learn more about this season’s Indie-Lens Pop-Up films and gpb.org/community for information about upcoming screenings.

GPB EXTRA

GPB Offers Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each May to highlight the stories of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma people experience.

As part of GPB’s commitment to providing helpful resources on the topic of mental health, we’re offering information through special GPB Radio programming and GPB News reporting this month.

Listeners can tune in to the GPB Radio Network or GPB Atlanta 88.5 FM for the following specials, or stream from gpb.org/radio:

CALL TO MIND: The Burden of Being – Friday, May 3, 2 p.m.

Living with daily racism has a profound impact on the mental health, well-being and lives of all those coping with it. This special program explores the unique mental health burdens of Black women and girls in the United States through interviews with mental health providers and people sharing their personal stories.

CALL TO MIND: Birth & Depression: The Unspoken Conversation

Friday, May 10, 2 p.m.

Seventy-five percent of postpartum problems go untreated – often with devasting consequences. Suicide and overdoses are leading causes of maternal death in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first-ever pill specifically aimed at postpartum depression, but most health plans don’t cover the medication. This special program looks at the under-recognized public health issue of postpartum depression and the challenge of treatment.

In addition, as part of her regular reporting, GPB News Senior Health Reporter Ellen Eldridge will share the story of Operation Sky Savior, a program that takes military veterans skydiving as a form of mental health exercise. Listeners can tune in for GPB News on the GPB Radio Network and GPB Atlanta 88.5 FM. The GPB News web page at gpb.org/news also features the latest headlines.

In 2023, we created the GPB Mental Health and Wellness page at gpb.org/mental-health For those interested in learning more about mental health topics, the site is regularly updated with news stories and resources for adults and children, like the Emmy-winning youth mental wellness series Hope Givers produced through GPB Education and distributed nationally to PBS Learning Media.

GPB EDUCATION

Georgia’s Forests Live Exploration Premieres May 7

Learn What Makes Georgia the Number One Forestry State in the Country

It’s going down... we’re yelling timber! Join GPB Education and the Georgia Forestry Foundation for a live exploration of Georgia’s forests.

On Tuesday, May 7 from 10-10:30 a.m., we’ll be live streaming this educational program from The Jones Center at Ichauway in Newton, Georgia.

With Georgia’s Forests Live Exploration, students will uncover the life cycle of a tree, investigate prescribed fires, discover the myriad of forestry products, and unearth what makes Georgia the number one forestry state in the country.

This event is designed for students in grades 3-8 and will include interactive elements, such as polls and experts who will be available to answer students’ questions. Use the hashtag #ForestsLive to participate in the conversation.

Don’t miss out! Watch live online at gpb.org/trees or on GPB’s statewide television network.

GPB TV

MARYLAND ON MASTERPIECE

Premiering Sunday, May 5 at 9 PM

Sisters Becca (Suranne Jones, Gentleman Jack, Vigil ) and Rosaline (Eve Best, House of the Dragon, Nurse Jackie) find themselves thrown together by the sudden death of their mother, Mary. They come to discover that she was living an entirely secret life on the Isle of Man, far from her home with their father. As the sisters travel through the early days of grief and discover their mother’s secrets, they meet their mother’s quirky friend Cathy (Stockard Channing, The Good Wife, The West Wing) who seems to know more about her than they do. Mary’s death offers Becca and Rosaline a chance to not only reframe their relationship but fundamentally reshape who they are.

Atlanta WGTV Channel 8

Augusta WCES Channel 20

Chatsworth WNGH Channel 18

Columbus WJSP Channel 28

Waycross WXGA Channel 8 WATCH GPB TELEVISION

Macon

WACS Channel 25

Channel 29

Pelham WABW Channel 14

Savannah WVAN Channel 9

GPB PRIME TIME MAY SCHEDULE

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PBS NewsHour PBS NewsHour PBS NewsHour

Your Fantastic Mind

Georgia Outdoors “Feathered Friends”

Nature

“Season of the Osprey”

A Brief History of the Future

Secrets of Her Majesty’s Secret Service

Field Trip with Curtis Stone: Hong Kong

Agatha Christie’s Poirot

Agatha Christie’s Marple

NOVA

“Making North America: Human”

Austin City Limits

Sarah Jarosz/ Billy Strings

MASTERPIECE Endeavour

Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries

Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries

The Indian Doctor

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

GPB Favorites

MASTERPIECE: THE REAL STORY OF MR. BATES VS THE POST OFFICE

Saturday, May 4, 10 PM

Uncover the true story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history. The Post Office wrongfully blamed hundreds of Subpostmasters for theft and fraud due to errors in its own computer system – something it denied for years.

WEEK OF MAY 4 - MAY 10

TIME SAT - 4th SUN - 5th MON - 6th

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PBS News Weekend

Father Brown

Sister Boniface Mysteries

Keeping Up Appearances

Are You Being Served?

The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor

PBS News Weekend

Rick Steves’ Europe

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries

PBS NewsHour View Finders

A Fork in the Road

Antiques Roadshow

Call the Midwife

The Real Story of Mr. Bates vs the Post Office

MASTERPIECE: MaryLand

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Hour 2

MASTERPIECE: Guilt

Antiques Roadshow Charleston, West Virginia Hour 1 Reel South For the Record/ I’m the Girl

Father Brown

Call the Midwife

Independent Lens Space: The Longest Goodbye

INDEPENDENT LENSSPACE: THE LONGEST GOODBYE

Monday, May 6, 11 PM

NASA’s goal to send astronauts to Mars would require a three-year absence from Earth, during which communication in real time would be impossible due to the immense distance. Meet the psychologists whose job is to keep astronauts mentally stable in outer space, as they are caught between their dream of reaching new frontiers and the basic human need to stay connected to home.

TUES - 7th

PBS NewsHour

GPB PRIME TIME MAY SCHEDULE

WED - 8th

PBS NewsHour

Antiques Roadshow Charleston, West Virginia Hour 1

Finding Your Roots Buried Secrets

The Express Way with Dule Hill

Your Fantastic Mind

Georgia Outdoors To Save a Bear

THURS - 9th FRI - 10th

PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour

FRONTLINE

The Last Survivors

Finding Your Roots

Buried Secrets

Nature Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons

A Brief History of the Future

NOVA Why Bridges Collapse

Secrets of Westminster

Agatha Christie’s Poirot

Lucy Worsley’s Royal Photo Album

Austin City Limits Duran Duran

Agatha Christie’s Marple

MASTERPIECE Grantchester

MASTERPIECE Grantchester

MASTERPIECE Grantchester

MASTERPIECE Endeavour

MASTERPIECE Magpie Murders

NATURE - GRIZZLY 399: QUEEN OF THE TETONS

Wednesday, May 8, 8 PM

The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family. Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild.

WEEK OF MAY 11 - MAY 17

SAT - 11th SUN - 12th MON - 13th

PBS News Weekend

Father Brown

Sister Boniface Mysteries

Keeping Up Appearances

Are You Being Served?

The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor

Father Brown

PBS News Weekend

Rick Steves’ Europe

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries

Lucy Worsley Investigates Madness of King George

PBS NewsHour View Finders

A Fork in the Road

Antiques Roadshow Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Hour 3

MASTERPIECE: MaryLand

MASTERPIECE: Guilt

Sister Boniface Mysteries

6:00 PM TIME 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM 10:30 PM 11:00 PM 11:30 PM GPB Favorites

Lucy Worsley Investigates Madness of King George

Antiques Roadshow

Charleston, West Virginia Hour 2

Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March

Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story

PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE: THE CORKY LEE STORY

Monday, May 13, 11 PM

Using his camera as a “weapon against injustice,” Chinese American photographer Corky Lee’s art is his activism. His unforgettable images of Asian American life empowered generations. This film’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens.

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PBS NewsHour PBS NewsHour

Antiques Roadshow

Charleston, West Virginia Hour 2

Finding Your Roots

Hold the Laughter

Your Fantastic Mind

Georgia Outdoors

Great Migration

Nature

Saving the Animals of Ukraine

THURS - 16th FRI - 17th

PBS NewsHour PBS NewsHour Secrets of Underground London

Queen’s Garden

The Express Way with Dule Hill

NOVA Secrets in Your Data

Agatha Christie’s Poirot

MASTERPIECE Grantchester

MASTERPIECE Grantchester

Agatha Christie’s Marple

FRONTLINE

A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela

Pompeii: The New Dig

MASTERPIECE Endeavour

MASTERPIECE Grantchester

Finding Your Roots

Hold the Laughter

Austin City Limits Brandi Carlile

POMPEII: THE NEW DIG

Wednesday, May 15, 10 PM

MASTERPIECE Magpie Murders

Nearly two years in the making, with exclusive access to the dig and the all-Italian team of archaeologists, this three-part series follows the excavation of an entire city block, unearthing what life was like in Pompeii before the eruption and the horror faced by the victims, and those who survived, when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.

WEEK OF MAY 18 - MAY 24

6:00 PM TIME 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM

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PBS News Weekend

Father Brown

Sister Boniface Mysteries

Keeping Up Appearances

Are You Being Served?

The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor

Father Brown

SUN - 19th MON - 20th

PBS News Weekend

Rick Steves’ Europe

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries

PBS NewsHour View Finders

A Fork in the Road

Lucy Worsley Investigates Princes in the Tower

MASTERPIECE: MaryLand

Antiques Roadshow Junk in the Trunk 13 Antiques Roadshow Charleston, West Virginia Hour 3

MASTERPIECE: Guilt

Sister Boniface Mysteries

11:30 PM GPB Favorites

Lucy Worsley Investigates Princes in the Tower

Reel South Land-Scraped Landscapes

Independent Lens The Tuba Thieves

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: THE RIOT REPORT

Tuesday, May 21, 9 PM

Revisit 1967, when inner cities across America erupted in violence. LBJ appointed the Kerner Commission to investigate, and the Commission’s final report would offer a shockingly unvarnished assessment of race relations that still resonates today.

TUES - 21st

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PBS NewsHour PBS NewsHour

Antiques Roadshow Charleston, West Virginia Hour 3

Your Fantastic Mind

Georgia Outdoors St. Catherines

THURS - 23rd FRI - 24th

PBS NewsHour PBS NewsHour

GPB Favorites

GPB Favorites

Finding Your Roots Far and Away

Nature Green Island, White Desert

NOVA Decoding the Universe: Cosmos

American Experience The Riot Report

Pompeii: The New Dig

GPB Favorites

GPB Favorites

Finding Your Roots Far and Away

Austin City Limits

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

NOVA - DECODING THE UNIVERSE: COSMOS

Wednesday, May 22, 9 PM

Explore the last five decades in astronomical discovery, as well as the most pressing questions cosmologists are now trying to answer. How did our vision of the universe get completely overturned in just a few decades, and what new surprises might lie just over the horizon?

WEEK OF MAY 25 - MAY 31

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SUN - 26th

PBS News Weekend

Rick Steves’ Europe

Tuskegee Airmen: Return to Ramitelli

PBS NewsHour

GPB Favorites

National Memorial Day Concert 2024

View Finders A Fork in the Road Antiques Roadshow I Was There Antiques Roadshow Albuquerque Hour 1

National Memorial Day Concert 2024

Breath of Freedom

Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation

GPB Favorites

NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT 2024 Sunday, May 26, 8 PM & 9:30 PM

Featuring world-renowned artists with the National Symphony Orchestra, the deeply moving annual event is unlike anything else on television. The special brings us together as one family of Americans to honor the service of generations of of our men and women in uniform, our military families, and pay tribute to all those who have given their lives for our country.

GPB PRIME TIME MAY SCHEDULE

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PBS NewsHour

Lawmakers

Antiques

Roadshow

Albuquerque Hour 1

Finding Your Roots

The Brick Wall Falls

Finding Your Roots Children of Exile

Georgia Outdoors The State of Trees

Georgia Outdoors Crashing Water

FRONTLINE

South Korea’s Adoption Reckoning

Finding Your Roots

The Brick Wall Falls

Austin City Limits Sylvan Esso/Lucius

FRONTLINE: SOUTH KOREA’S ADOPTION RECKONING

Tuesday, May 28, 10 PM

FRONTLINE investigates allegations of fraud and abuse in South Korea’s historic foreign adoption boom with the Associated Press, looking into falsified records and faked identities in the adoption of 200,000 children to the U.S. and other countries over seven decades.

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO PAT MARCUS DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING STRATEGY

A self-identified Public Media Nerd, Pat Marcus first came to GPB in 2009.

Over the last 15 years, her passion for public broadcasting and devotion to meeting the needs of GPB Donors has been unparalleled.

Please join us as we offer a special thanks for her contributions and wish her well on her retirement.

Congratulations Pat, we thank you!