Greg Wyatt is the sculptor in residence at The Cathedral of St. John The Divine. His preferred medium is cast bronze, and he has created works ranging from The Peace Fountain located next to the cathedral, to Shakespeare-inspired statues for Stratford-Upon-Avon. In this video, Wyatt discusses the responsibility an artist must take when working with bronze.
Hurricane Gustav lashed the Gulf Coast with wind and rain Monday. Two experts — Michael Greenberger, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security at the Univ. of Maryland; and Major General Don Riley, deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — discuss the region’s preparedness for the storm, 3 years after Katrina.
In the historic moment of the first African-American nominee for President, Bill Moyers sits down with Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel and University of Pennsylvania professor of political science Adolph …
With Barack Obama officially nominated as the Democrat’s Presidential nominee, is it time to re-think affirmative action? NOW on PBS looks at some state ballot measures that would eliminate race or gender considerations in public hiring, contracting and education programs.
Following Wednesday night’s Democratic Convention, New Mexico governor Bill Richardson gave a Spanish-only press conference where he talked about Obama, immigration issues and the future. Watch video (subtitled). Originally aired on V-me as part of their election content.
Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin, a Republican who has been in office for 2 years, has been tapped to run as VP with presidential candidate John McCain. Palin’s platforms in Alaska have centered on government reform and routing out corruption within her own party. Read more…
Sesame Street’s 39th Season started August 11th! On Thirteen, Sesame Street airs weekdays at 7am, and this season focuses on *MATH*. Celebrity guests this year include (announced so far!):
Robert Stern is known for creating a range of stylistically different buildings, from a Walt Disney project to a master plan for Times Square. Most recently he completed a spectacular new apartment building at 15 Central Park West.
The documentary “The Judge and the General” follows the investigation into the brutal murders of thousands of Chileans during the 1970s-80s. You can watch the film online on P.O.V. until September 2nd. The producers also did a Q&A on NewsHour’s Insider Forum.
This week’s Reel 13 shorts capture distinct senses of time and place. You voted for your favorite. Now find out which film won.
