WEDU PBS Premiere Magazine - February 2023

A Message from Paul Grove

Dear Friends of WEDU PBS,

You never really know a person until you walk a mile in their uniform while singing the national anthem!

If you are interested in learning more, watch the EMMY® Award-winning, locally produced series WEDU Arts Plus as we feature a special local celebrity.

On February 2 at 8 p.m., we are excited to premiere Season 12 of Arts Plus our weekly local series devoted to stories about creative individuals and organizations in our community.

In the first episode, you'll get to know the Tampa Bay Lightning's popular national anthem singer, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey. Sonya's previous uniform was one with a chevron on her sleeve for the United States Air Force. Now she wears a Lightning hockey jersey and has become a game staple. Many fans consider her the team's good luck charm.

Singing is just one of her many talents. The retired Technical Sergeant also paints, crochets, and gardens. And she reads stories to young children on the Sonni Reading Project, a podcast she cocreated with her sister.

We live in an artistically vibrant region with many stories to tell. Arts Plus Host and Associate Producer Dalia Colón, Host Gabe Ortiz, Producer Farah Vickery, and Executive Producer Kristine Kelly share new segments monthly. Together the Arts Plus team has earned 10 Suncoast Regional EMMY® Awards, 2 Public Media Awards, 2 Griot Drum Awards, and 5 Telly Awards. Public television stations around the country have aired over 100 Arts Plus stories, reflecting the quality of local artists and the production.

We are grateful for the generous financial support of the Pinellas Community Foundation and proud of our partnership with St. Petersburg College, which has allowed students to produce segments for Arts Plus. WEDU has aired these segments as part of the collaboration.

Arts Plus is a definitive example of the power and reach of public media providing inspiring and surprising stories. Be sure to watch the season premiere of Arts Plus on February 2 at 8 p.m. and enjoy the story of Sonya Bryson-Kirksey!

If you have suggestions for an upcoming episode of Arts Plus, please email me at paulgrove@wedu.org.

Onward and upward!

Paul Grove

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WEDU PBS Staff Spotlight: February 2023

Dalia Colón

What she does at WEDU: I’m the associate producer and co-host of WEDU Arts Plus I identify local visual and performing artists to feature, interview them, and edit the interviews for broadcast. I also write some of the scripts and co-host the show, alternating with Gabe Ortiz. In addition, I serve as a liaison for art content between WEDU and other PBS stations. I also help with other local productions and represent WEDU by hosting fundraisers and other community events.

Time dedicated: I started as a freelance host in 2013 and joined the staff as a producer in 2014.

Hobbies & passions: I enjoy running, taking my kids to the library, and bargain-hunting at consignment shops—where I find most of my on-camera wardrobe. In addition, I’m the executive producer and host of a food podcast called The Zest Favorite PBS program: Sesame Street is my utopia.

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“Art is problem-solving.” I’ve heard countless artists say this, and it’s true. There’s no right answer in art, so the arts provide a safe space to explore different ideas and perspectives. The arts make our world a better place.

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ARTS & MUSIC

ORIGINAL

WEDU ARTS PLUS

Episode 1201

On the season 12 premiere of WEDU Arts Plus, get to know the Tampa Bay Lightning’s national anthem singer, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey. Learn the art of the costume for stage productions at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Artist Jon Barlow Hudson creates sculptures for public spaces worldwide. Los Angeles photographer Dana Gluckstein combines art and activism through her images. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, February 2 on WEDU and repeats at 11 a.m. Sunday, February 5 on WEDQ

Episode 1202

In honor and recognition of Black History Month, tour an exhibition of works by USF professor and artist Dr. Gary Lemons at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum in St. Petersburg. Learn the artistry behind the design of artificial flies used in fly fishing. Fiber artist Cynthia Lockhart tells stories through her intricate quilts. Explore the art of nature at The Terrorium Shop in Denver, Colorado. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, February 16 on WEDU and repeats at 11 a.m. Sunday, February 19 on WEDQ.

Maren Morris

One of country music’s brightest stars, the multi-platinum, award-winning singersongwriter makes her first appearance showcasing songs from her latest Humble Quest, nominated for Album of the Year at the CMA Awards. This episode airs at 12 a.m. Sunday, February 12 on WEDU and repeats at 1 a.m. Sunday, February 12 on WEDQ

Spoon

One of modern rock’s premier bands, Spoon performs songs from their Grammy-nominated album Lucifer On the Sofa alongside fan favorites. This episode airs at 12 a.m. Sunday, February 19 WEDU and repeats at 1 a.m. Sunday, February 19 on WEDQ

ACL 8th Annual Hall of Fame Honors Joe Ely

This Hall of Fame tribute to Texas legend Joe Ely features a musical salute from Lone Star musicians and Ely’s longtime collaborators in The Flatlanders, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock, along with fellow Texans Rodney Crowell and Marcia Ball. The hour features a memorable induction by renowned Texan author Lawrence Wright along with highlights from Ely’s eleven appearances on the ACL stage. This episode airs at 12 a.m. Sunday, February 26 on WEDU and repeats at 1 a.m. Sunday, February 26 on WEDQ.

The Magic of Spirituals

Glimpse behind the curtain at opera legends Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990, featuring performance clips and new interviews with opera star Angel Blue, Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb and more. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, February 24 on WEDU

87TH ANNUAL ANISFIELD-WOLF BOOK AWARDS

Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr, The 87th Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards celebrate literature that has made important contributions to our understanding of racism and human diversity. This program airs at 11 p.m. Friday, February 17 on WEDU

IRMA: MY LIFE IN MUSIC

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS

Pavement

Legendary alternative rock pioneers Pavement deliver modern rock highlights in a careerspanning hour. The veteran California band mark their thirtieth anniversary with a rare television performance. This episode airs at 12 a.m. Sunday, February 5 on WEDU and repeats at 1 a.m. Sunday, February 5 on WEDQ

GREAT PERFORMANCES

Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine

Honor the best films and performances of 2022 that resonated with older viewers with these Awards that honor and encourage filmmaking with a grownup state of mind. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, February 17 on WEDU.

Meet the “Soul Queen of New Orleans.” Although Irma Thomas didn’t experience the same kind of commercial success as her contemporaries, Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight, her impact on R&B music is just as great. Featuring archival concert and interview footage culled from decades of performances filmed at The New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival. This program airs at 9 p.m. Monday, February 20 on WEDQ.

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS | PAVEMENT

WEDU ARTS PLUS HOST DALIA COLÓN

New short-form videos will be available each month online at wedu.org/greater. This episode will premiere on WEDU on February 16 at 8:30 p.m. after Arts Plus.

Finding her greatest sense of inspiration in nature, Pamela Callender takes a different approach to landscape design. As an artistic response to environmental concerns, she uses native plant species to expand natural habitats, connect communities and allow wildlife to flourish.

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Community is the commitment we make to each other

When a community is strong, it’s more than a collection of streets and buildings. It’s a place that nurtures and helps its residents thrive. That’s what happens when people share the commitment to make things better together. That’s why we’re proud to support Black History Month in partnership with WEDU.

SISTER BONIFACE

Season 1

My Brother’s Keeper (Part 4 of 10)

Sister Reginald’s ex-con brother Alfie abruptly shows up at the convent after being released from jail. With nowhere to go, the sisters agree to let him stay. But when a well-known artist is found murdered, Alfie begins to look like the prime suspect. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 on WEDQ.

Scoop! (Part 5 of 10)

The body of a high-level government official’s secretary is found at the bottom of a staircase and Sister Boniface claims she was dead before the fall. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, February 2 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 on WEDQ

Song for the Dead (Part 6 of 10)

The dreamy frontman of buzzy rock ‘n’ roll band The Queenmakers is found dead in the dressing room, just as they are about to go on for their set. Upon inspection, Sister Boniface finds a peculiar sting on the back of his neck. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, February 9 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 on WEDQ

Dem Bones (Part 7 of 10)

The town buzzes with excitement for the Great Slaughter Giant Marrow Contest, but a gruesome discovery is made in Edie’s allotment plot before the judging can commence. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, February 16 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 22 on WEDQ.

Queen of the Kitchen (Part 8 of 10)

Celebrity housewife Prunella Gladwell arrives in Great Slaughter to film a feisty baking competition, and one of the contestants is about to hit her expiration date. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, February 23 on WEDU

MISS SCARLET & THE DUKE ON MASTERPIECE

Season 3

Bloodline (Part 4 of 6)

Detective Fitzroy sees one of his colleague’s plant evidence on a suspect. While the Duke is away, Fitzroy turns to Eliza and hires her to look into a case of police corruption. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 on WEDQ

The Heir (Part 5 of 6) Eliza is on the verge of earning life-changing money when she offers to help the heir to an unclaimed fortune. It’s a race against time to claim the money and Eliza will need the Duke’s help, but a revelation about his personal life makes working together impossible. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 5 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 on WEDQ.

The Jewel of the North (Part 6 of 6)

The third season comes to an explosive climax when Eliza receives a bomb in the mail. Who sent it and why? Eliza teams up with the Duke, Moses and her old enemy Patrick Nash to find out who is behind the deadly delivery. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 12 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 on WEDQ

ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL ON MASTERPIECE

Season 3

What A Balls Up! (Part 4 of 7) TB testing mistakenly puts a prized cow in danger. Helen struggles with her lifelong vocation. Mrs. Hall and Tristan have brushes with love. This episode airs at Wednesday, February 1 on WEDQ

Edward (Part 5 of 7) Mrs. Hall conquers demons from her past. While she is away, Tristan discovers the challenge of housekeeping. Meanwhile, Helen is at loose ends. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, February 5 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 on WEDQ

For Whom the Bell Tolls (Part 6 of 7) As war comes in September 1939, everyone faces decisions small and large. Romance beckons for Tristan and Mrs. Hall. TB plagues Helen’s farm. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, February 12 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 on WEDQ.

Merry Bloody Christmas (Part 7 of 7)

It’s Christmas in Darrowby and everyone is trying to make the most of things while the world is at war. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 19 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 22 on WEDQ

VIENNA BLOOD Season 3

The God of Shadows, Pt. II (Part 4 of 6) The investigation into the captain’s death reveals a dark secret going back to the Boxer Rebellion in China. The search for an expla-

nation leads Max and Oskar on a dangerous odyssey into the antiquities trade and opium dens of Vienna’s Chinatown. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 on WEDQ

Death Is Now A Welcome Guest, Pt. I (Part 5 of 6)

It’s 1908 and the magical new world of cinema has captured the imagination of the Viennese public. When tragedy strikes at a film premiere, Max and Oskar investigate the murder of a famous actress, a former patient at Max’s hospital. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, February 5 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 on WEDQ

Death Is Now A Welcome Guest, Pt. II (Part 6 of 6)

The search for the killer of a screen star confounds Max and Oskar. Was it an obsessive fan, a rival actress or an American politician pushing a pro-German, antiimmigrant, nationalist agenda in Austria?

This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, February 12 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 on WEDQ

HOPE STREET

Season 1

Part 5 of 10

When Clint jeopardizes his wedding day by doing something unbelievably dumb, it’s up to Finn and Leila to sort out the mess. At the reception, the whole town is stunned by the reappearance of a notorious face from the past. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, February 2 on WEDU

Part 6 of 10

As the police officers investigate an arson attack, they discover a much more insidious crime. Meanwhile, Siobhan is determined to get back with Inspector Finn – little knowing that he’s in a relationship with his colleague Leila. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, February 9 on WEDU

Part 7 of 10

Finn is adamant that his marriage to Siobhan is over. When her former lover is arrested for assault, however, Finn can’t hide his jealousy – which leads Leila to wonder if she’s made a terrible mistake. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, February 16 on WEDU

Part 8 of 10

Finn’s daughter Niamh goes missing. When CCTV footage indicates that the girl has

been abducted, Finn turns to Leila to get him through the worst day of his life. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, February 23 on WEDU

SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY: PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

Season 4

Hunger for Bread (Part 5 of 10)

Frank and Luella are employed by Val Twigg to investigate the business model of a rival slimming company, Fatbusters, who have stolen her clients. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, February 2 on WEDU.

Die We Must (Part 6 of 10)

Frank and Luella are employed by eccentric SciFi author Greg Alban to find the last chapter of his final book stolen in an apparent burglary. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, February 9 on WEDU

Some Cupid Kills (Part 7 of 10)

Pollie Grisham hires Frank and Luella to find who murdered her boyfriend, actor Dalton Morley, by poisoning at Edie Brosnan’s home. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, February 16 on WEDU

And Rarest Parts (Part 8 of 10)

Frank and Luella are employed by lottery winner Leroy King, convinced that his son, Arty, who died 5 years earlier in a trainspotting accident is haunting him. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, February 23 on WEDU

MIDSOMER MURDERS

Season 18

A Dying Art (#1807/1808)

Art comes to the picturesque Midsomer village of Angel’s Rise with the opening of a new sculpture park. When its launch is marred by murder, DCI Barnaby and DS Nelson have to get creative if they are to crack a case where art imitates death, and everything has a deeper meaning. This episode airs at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 4 on WEDQ.

Saints & Sinners (#1809/1810)

The discovery of a Saint’s bones at an archaeological dig causes a stir in the village of Midsomer Cicely. But when the leader of the dig is murdered, DCI Barnaby and DS Nelson soon realise that it’s not only skeletons that have been long buried in the hallowed ground. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, February 4 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 on WEDQ

Harvest of Souls (#1811/1812)

The annual harvest fair and the daredevil riders of the Wall of Death come to Midsomer village Whitcombe Mallet. When the owner of an equestrian center is trampled by his horse, DCI Barnaby and

DS Nelson have to unravel a complex feud from the past, where nothing is what it seems. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, February 11 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 14 on WEDQ

Season 19

The Village That Rose from the Dead (#1901/1902)

The ghost village of Little Auburn has been abandoned since the war. When a young man is found murdered during its grand reopening, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter must unravel a sinister web of lies from both past and present in order to catch the killer. First appearances of Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter and Paddy the dog. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 on WEDQ

Crime & Punishment

(#1903/1904)

The Bleakridge Watch patrols the streets of their remote village, exposing anyone who steps outside the law. When one of their members dies, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter uncover just how far some people will go for power. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, February 18 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 28 on WEDQ

LOVE, INEVITABLY

Season 1

Part 5 of 10 Massimo and Candela’s companions start to complicate their lives. The Visions’ sudden disappearance causes serious problems for the two long-distance lovers: maybe Massimo and Candela aren’t ready to give up on each other or maybe their feelings for each other are far more real than the Visions that are driving them crazy. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, February 5 on WEDU

Part 6 of 10

When the Visions reappear, something extraordinary happens: both Massimo and Candela finally manage to touch each other. It is now plain for all to see; Massimo and Candela are in love, or rather, in love with the Vision they have of each other, or at least think they are. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, February 12 on WEDU

WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE DIES

Part 1 of 3

Schoolteacher Ellie Manning is devastated to learn her husband Greg died in a horrific car accident with a mystery woman in the passenger seat. Stricken with grief and refusing to believe her husband was having an affair, Ellie sets out to find the truth of who the mystery woman is and why she was in the car. This episode airs at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 on WEDQ

Part 2 of 3

Ellie goes to Milena’s workplace using a fake name under the guise of being helpful but really looking for clues as how Milena knew Greg. Milena’s business partner, Frances Shaw, confides in Ellie that her own marriage is over, as she had fallen for Milena’s lover. But Ellie does not get the chance to find out the name of Frances’ lover. This episode airs at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 14 on WEDQ.

Part 3 of 3

After confessing her true identity to an angry Johnny, Ellie unsuccessfully tries to persuade a police inspector that Frances’s and Greg’s deaths were linked. Drunk and abusive, Frances’s husband David turns up and admits to an affair with Milena to spite his wife’s infidelity. Obtaining the truth behind the murders puts Ellie in danger. This episode airs at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 on WEDQ

JAMAICA INN

Season 1

Part 1 of 3

Circumstances force the spirited Mary Yellan to travel to the ominous Jamaica Inn in Cornwall to live with her downtrodden Aunt Patience. The Inn has no guests, and Patience’s violent husband Joss Merlyn is the ringleader of a dangerous group of smugglers. Mary finds her moral resolve immediately challenged, complicated further by her attraction to Joss’ enigmatic brother, Jem. This episode airs at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 28 on WEDQ

JAMAICA INN

NATURE

The Elephant and the Termite Witness the dramas of Africa’s great wildlife meeting place the waterhole. From mighty elephants to tiny termites, an entire community of creatures call the waterhole their home. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 5 on WEDQ.

NOVA

London Super Tunnel

Thousands of engineers, technicians and workers race to build Europe’s biggest construction project: London’s new railroad, the Elizabeth Line. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 5 on WEDQ.

Star Chasers of Senegal

A visionary astronomer in West Africa attempts a high-stakes observation of a distant asteroid vital to a NASA mission. From prehistoric ruins to Islamic skywatchers, explore the heritage and future of African astronomy. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 12 on WEDQ.

Ancient Builders of the Amazon

Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished for centuries, with populations numbering in the millions. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 19 on WEDQ

New Eye on the Universe

In July 2022, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released its first images, looking further back in time than ever before to show our universe in stunningly beautiful detail. Within hours of the images’ release, NOVA’s “Ultimate Space Telescope” told the dramatic story of the decades-long development, exciting launch and successful deployment of the most ambitious telescope ever made. But that was just the beginning. With tons of new data and spectacular images flooding in, Part II follows scientists as they peer deep in time to answer some of astronomy’s biggest questions. How did the first stars and galaxies form? What role did supermassive black holes and dark matter play? And can we see the fingerprints of life in the atmospheres of distant exoplanets?

This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 22 on WEDU

SECRETS OF THE DEAD

King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom

Uncover new archaeological evidence at Tintagel that suggests the legend of King Arthur started in a prosperous and sophisticated trading village in 5th-century Britain following the departure of the Romans. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, February 5 on WEDQ

The Woman in the Iron Coffin

Follow a team of forensic experts as they investigate the preserved remains of a young African American woman from 19th century New York and reveal the little-known story of early America’s free black communities. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, February 12 on WEDQ

Hannibal in the Alps

Follow a team of experts as they solve the enduring mystery of exactly where Hannibal and his troops crossed the Alps to launch a surprise attack on Rome. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, February 19 on WEDQ.

Viking Warrior Queen

Join a team of archaeologists as they examine one of the most significant Viking graves ever found and test the DNA of the remains of the female warrior buried inside, rewriting our understanding of Viking society. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, February 22 on WEDU and repeats at 3 p.m. Monday, February 27 on WEDQ.

NATURE | DOGS IN THE WILD

Meet the Family (Part 1 of 3)

Travel the globe to meet the many species of the wild dog family, from the formidable Arctic wolf to the talkative Dhole, from the tiny Fennec fox to the long-legged Maned wolf. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 12 on WEDQ.

Secrets of Success (Part 2 of 3)

Discover the secrets to the canids’ success, which enables them to survive and raise families in the most extreme locations. Black-backed jackals leap skywards to catch prey, Swift foxes hide in dens and African wild dogs vote on a hunt by sneezing. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 19 on WEDQ.

Defending Wild Dogs (Part 3 of 3)

Join the researchers making groundbreaking discoveries and going to extraordinary lengths to save wild canids around the world, from endangered wolves to injured African wild dogs. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 22 on WEDU and repeats at 10 a.m. Monday, February 27 on WEDQ

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HISTORY & CULTURE

INDEPENDENT LENS

Love in the Time of Fentanyl

As deaths in Vancouver, Canada reach an alltime high, the Overdose Prevention Society opens its doors—a renegade supervised drug consumption site that employs active and former drug users. Its staff and volunteers do whatever it takes to save lives and give hope to a marginalized community in this intimate documentary that looks beyond the stigma of people who use fentanyl and other drugs. This program airs at 11 p.m. Monday, February 13 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, February 19 on WEDQ

FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Rising from the Ashes (#905)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families. This episode airs at 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Thursday, February 2 on WEDQ

Lost and Found (#906)

Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez—uncovering close relatives whose names they’ve never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Thursday, February 9 on WEDQ

Chosen (#907)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States— telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest’s success. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 14 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Thursday, February 16 on WEDQ

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History

For generations, Monopoly has been America’s favorite board game, a love letter to unbridled capitalism and—for better or worse—the impulses that make our free-market society tick. But behind the myth of the game’s creation is an untold tale of theft, obsession and corporate doubledealing. Part detective story, part sharp social commentary and part pop-culture celebration,

Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History presents the fascinating true story of the game and those who created it. This program airs at 9 p.m. Monday, February 20 on WEDU

WEDU programming is made possible with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

FIGHT THE POWER: HOW HIP HOP CHANGED THE WORLD

The Foundation (Part 1 of 4)

Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first socially conscious hit The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five in 1982. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, February 4 on WEDQ

Under Siege (Part 2 of 4)

Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary in the Reagan Era with the emergence of artists like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Ice-T, and NWA. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Saturday, February 11 on WEDQ

Culture Wars (Part 3 of 4)

Experience the 1990s during the Clinton years and the unstoppable rise in popularity of Hip Hop, which becomes a force that is attacked by all sides of the political establishment. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 14 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Saturday, February 18 on WEDQ.

Still Fighting (Part 4 of 4)

Follow the evolution of Hip Hop as its artists turn into multimillionaires and successful entrepreneurs. As a cultural phenomenon, Hip Hop continues to change history and is adopted as the voice of protest around the world. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Saturday, February 25 on WEDQ.

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The Picture Taker

The vibrant life of Ernest Withers—civil rights photographer, and FBI informant— was anything but black and white. From his Memphis studio, Withers’ nearly 2 million images were a treasured record of Black history but his legacy was complicated by decades of secret FBI service revealed only

after his death. Was he a friend of the civil rights community, or enemy—or both?

This program airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, February 5 on WEDQ.

Outta the Muck Wade into the rich soil of Pahokee, Florida, a town on the banks of Lake Okeechobee. Beyond its football legacy, including sending over a dozen players to the NFL (like Anquan Boldin, Fred Taylor, and Rickey Jackson), the fiercely self-determined community tells their stories of Black achievement and resilience in the face of tragic storms and personal trauma. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, February 6 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, February 12 on WEDQ

EYES ON THE PRIZE

Series 1

Bridge to Freedom: 1965 (Part 6 of 6)

A decade of lessons is applied in the climactic and bloody march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. A major victory is won when the federal Voting Rights Bill passes, but civil rights leaders know they have new challenges ahead. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 on WEDU.

Series 2

The Time Has Come: 1964-1966 (Part 1 of 8) After a decade-long cry for justice, a new call for power is heard in the civil rights movement. Malcolm X takes an eloquent nationalism to urban streets as a younger generation of black leaders listens. In the South, the fabric of the traditional movement changes. This episode airs at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 14 on WEDU

Two Societies: 1965-1958 (Part 2 of 8) Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference come north to help Chicago’s civil rights leaders in their nonviolent struggle against segregated housing. Their efforts pit them against Chicago’s powerful mayor, Richard Daley. When a series of marches through all-white neighborhoods draws violence, King and Daley negotiate with mixed results. In Detroit, a police raid in a black neighborhood sparks an urban uprising that lasts five days, leaving 43 people dead. The Kerner Commission finds that America is becoming “two societies, one black, one white, separate and unequal.” President Lyndon Johnson, who appointed the commission, ignores the report. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 on WEDU

TAMPA TECHNIQUE: RISE, DEMISE, AND REMEMBRANCE OF CENTRAL AVENUE

Explore key racialized moments in Tampa’s history through the lens of Central Avenue as the city’s historically black business district. This program airs at 11 p.m. Monday, February 20 on WEDU

FINDING YOUR ROOTS And Still I Rise

(#908)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson, using DNA and long-lost records to redefine notions of the black experience—and challenge preconceptions of America’s past. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Thursday, February 23

WEDQ

GREAT PERFORMANCES

Black Broadway: A Proud History, A Limitless Future

Celebrate legendary performances and roles made famous by Black artists as well as the new generation of Black Broadway stars. An acclaimed cast performs classic songs from The Wiz, The Color Purple, Company, Porgy & Bess, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and more. This program airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 28 on WEDU.

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OF THE WESTCOAST BLACK THEATRE REEL SOUTH: Rap Squad AMANPOUR & COMPANY WEDQ

CHANGED THE WORLD: Under Seige FRONTLINE: America and the Taliban (Part 1 of 2) EYE ON THE PRIZE: Bridge to Freedom: 1965 (Part 6 of 6) WEDU

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SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY: PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS: #406 WEDU

Celebrating Black Americana FINDING YOUR ROOTS: Lost and Found (#906) AMANPOUR & COMPANY WEDQ

THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE: Part 3 of 4 MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE: Part 4 of 4 THIS LIGHT OF MINE: THE MAKING OF THE WESTCOAST BLACK THEATRE TROUPE WEDU

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Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016; Part 4 of 4)

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