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JUNE HIGHLIGHTS
La Frontera with Pati Jinich, Season 2
Premieres Monday, April 3 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV Savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of the U.S.Mexico border alongside acclaimed James Beard Award-winning chef Pati Jinich as she experiences the region's rich culture, people, and cuisine.
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FRONTLINE—America and the Taliban
Premieres Tuesday, April 4 at 10:30 p.m. on WCNY-TV
How America's 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory. Drawing on decades of on the ground reporting, and interviews with Taliban and U.S. officials, this two-part series investigates the missteps and consequences.
Great Performances—Now Hear This
Premieres Friday, April 7 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Host Scott Yoo returns to explore the wonders and challenges of creation and inspiration. Featuring stories of genius, madness, and virtuosic composerperformers, this season spotlights the music of Robert Schumann, Isaac Albéniz, Astor Piazzolla, and more.
Great Performances—Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Watch Friday, May 12 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Enjoy a revue of milestone Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster. Features performances by André De Shields, Chita Rivera, Vanessa Williams, and more.
NOVA—Your Brain (Two-Part Series)
Premieres Friday, May 17 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Join neuroscientist Heather Berlin on a quest to understand how your brain shapes your reality, and why you can't always trust what you perceive. Learn the surprising tricks and shortcuts the brain takes to help us survive.
Lidia Celebrates America—Flavors That Define Us
Watch Tuesday, May 30 at 9:30 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich takes a culinary journey that will seat us at the table of families from across rural and urban America. From east to west, north to south, experience along with Lidia the diverse melting pot that is America.
NATURE—The Hummingbird Effect
Watch Wednesday, April 12 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV Discover how tiny Hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms, and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs, and coatis. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David—Fenway Park
Watch Wednesday, April 26 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV Baseball is a favorite American pastime and obsession, and no ballpark is more iconic than Fenway Park. This episode tells the story of a city’s loyalty to its team and love for its ballpark through thick and thin.
Tom Jones on Masterpiece
Premieres Sunday, April 30 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Two lovers follow their hearts in this new adaption of Henry Fielding's Tom Jones, bringing mid18th-century England to life in all its passion and prejudice, luxury, and loose morals.
Behind the Woman, Season 4
Premieres Tuesday, May 16 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
"Behind the Woman" shares personal stories from diverse women leaders, in order to empower other women to pursue their goals and dreams. In the season three finale, we see performances of poetry and song from local artists, hear from a past cast member, and have a panel of three women leaders ensuring diversity and inclusion throughout Central New York.
CONNECT NY: Bail Reform Divides Albany
Watch Monday, May 29 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
On the May edition of "CONNECT NY," host David Lombardo leads an examination of New York’s pre-trial detention laws, which were dramatically overhauled four years ago in an effort to reduce the number of criminal defendants held behind bars while awaiting trial. The panel of experts will discuss statewide criminal justice data, the sensationalized media coverage of the law changes, and how policymakers in Albany have approached the issue.
CONNECT NY: LQBTQ+ Issues
Watch Monday, June 26 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
On the June edition of "CONNECT NY," David Lombardo hosts a panel discussion surrounding issues impacting LGBTQ+ New Yorkers and their families. The episode will touch on genderaffirming health care, age-appropriate sexual education requirements in public schools, and protections against discrimination.
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