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The marquee program for the initiative is “Philly D.A.,” an eight-part series about Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his staff’s plan to address community issues.
“The Providers” examines the challenges of delivering care to patients in northern New Mexico.
Historical documentaries, a rock ‘n’ roll film and series exploring cultural traditions are cued up for public TV premieres.
The pilot episode is set to begin filming in El Paso later this summer.
“We could put an end to funding permanently through statute,” says Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.). “And it’s probably time to do that.”
PBS continues to defy bullets with words, resuming a conversation that its programmers hope will gradually bring opposing sides of the gun debate closer together.
The 19 grants totaling almost $2.5 million were selected from nearly 500 proposals.
Animation and other films will also be part of the event and broadcast.
Any benefits from the town-hall-style “listening tour” that stopped here Monday courtesy of PBS and several other public media organizations were strictly therapeutic.