WXEL - South Florida PBS

11/15/2025

The American Revolution stirred new ideas and questions about freedom, self-rule, and what rights people deserved. These possibilities reached people across the colonies, sparking hopes and conflicts that went far beyond independence. See the Revolution from all sides in The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Premieres this Sunday.

11/14/2025

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered “official” – but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family’s mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine. If so, it could be worth as much as $200 million.

Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?

11/14/2025

Did you know the International Space Station (ISS) is scheduled to deorbit in 2030 and be brought back down to Earth? Commercial astronaut Sirisha Bandla joins Star Gazers to explain the amazing scientific advancements that have come from the ISS program, why they’re retiring it, and the future of low Earth orbit technology. To learn more about the night sky, watch Star Gazers on https://www.stargazersonline.org

Sirisha Bandla FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

11/13/2025

Fusing Jazz, Funk, and Rock, The Headhunters formed in 1973 to support Herbie Hancock on tour and in the studio. https://watch.wxel.org/video/the-headhunters-pqrnrl/

11/12/2025

Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Uncover the value of eye-popping ROADSHOW treasures including a 1982 George Condo drawing, a folk-art spool table, ca. 1900 and a Guido Gambone vase, ca. 1960. One item is a whopping $50,000-$100,000!

Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Discover the value of these eye-popping treasures!

11/12/2025

Jeannie Schmidle, host of our new digital series, Rooted in Florida, is making some tough calls in a game of This or That: South Florida Gardening Edition.

What would you choose for your garden? Let us know in the comments.

11/11/2025

Country music legend Trace Adkins joins the U.S. Army Field Band to host "Salute to Service 2025: A Veterans Day Celebration." Featuring unforgettable performances by opera superstar Angel Blue, jazz vocalist Kurt Elling and Trace Adkins himself.

Trace Adkins joins the U.S. Army Field Band in "Salute to Service 2025: A Veterans Day Celebration."

11/11/2025

How do viruses spread — and how do vaccines really work to stop them? This town hall takes a deep dive into the latest science, separating facts from fear. Join leading experts as they unpack how viruses evolve, how vaccines are developed, and what new research means for you, your family, and your community.

Through open discussion and real evidence, we’ll address common questions, explore new findings, and shine a light on the truth behind the headlines. Because when it comes to protecting public health, understanding the science matters.

Panel:
-Kamaljit Kaur, MD - Moderator and Primary Care Physician, KKaurMD
-William Schaffner, MD – Prof. of Infectious Diseases, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
-Carlos Del Rio, MD – Assoc. Dean, Emory University School of Medicine
-LaToya Lewis, Ed. D-CI, MSN, RN – University of Miami

Have a health question? Our medical advisors are standing by visit www.allhealthtv.com/ask-hanna.

11/10/2025

We are getting ready to film our third episode of Rooted in Florida that's all about South Florida vegetable gardening. If you’re brand new to vegetable gardening, what’s one thing that confuses you the most?

11/10/2025

You might know it as a local spot for a perfect day on the water, but did you know DuBois Park in Jupiter is also the location of ancient civilization?

Palm Beach County Archeologist, Christian Davenport, reveals the story behind the Jeaga people and their mound made of…oyster shells!

Photos courtesy of the State Archives of Florida; The Historical Society of Palm Beach County; The Loxahatchee River Historical Society; Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department; Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division; Library of Congress

PBC Parks and Recreation Historical Society of Palm Beach County Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum Florida Public Archaeology Network - Southeast Region

11/09/2025

Nostalgic for the 1980s? From the "brash" to the "cool" to the "horrible," hear what it was like for the cast and crew of The Gold to immerse themselves in the style of the polarizing era.

11/08/2025

"If opinion and manners did not forbid us to march to glory by the same paths as the men, we should at least equal, and sometimes surpass them in our love for the public good." — Esther Reed

While soldiers fought in threadbare uniforms, women across the colonies found their own way to serve. Esther Reed, a prominent woman from Philadelphia, published a pamphlet urging women to give up luxuries and raise funds for the troops. They collected 300,000 Continental dollars. And when George Washington said his soldiers needed shirts, Reed's organization, the Ladies' Association of Philadelphia, made more than 2,000 of them.

Discover how colonial women fueled the fight for independence in The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Premieres Sun, Nov 16.