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On this week's Firing Line, author Sam Tanenhaus further discusses his biography of William F. Buckley Jr., the leader o...
08/30/2025

On this week's Firing Line, author Sam Tanenhaus further discusses his biography of William F. Buckley Jr., the leader of the modern American conservative movement. He defends his exploration of Buckley’s sexuality and reflects on his influence on the GOP today. At 7:30 on WLIW.

In the summer of 1943, a thick noxious haze of smog enveloped the Los Angeles region. Residents complained of burning ey...
08/27/2025

In the summer of 1943, a thick noxious haze of smog enveloped the Los Angeles region. Residents complained of burning eyes and lungs, and some experienced nausea. Over the next several years, the problem reached crisis proportions. Eventually, L.A.’s devastating smog problem led to the creation of the EPA and the Clean Air Act. "Clearing the Air: The War on Smog" tonight at 9:00 on WLIW.

When a body is found in a marsh, Jess and Sunny quickly discover a web of secrets that won't easily be untangled... Don'...
08/26/2025

When a body is found in a marsh, Jess and Sunny quickly discover a web of secrets that won't easily be untangled... Don't miss the season premiere of Unforgotten, tonight at 9:00 on WLIW.

This week on GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, guest David Miliband, IRC President & CEO. As global conflicts surge, the ref...
08/23/2025

This week on GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, guest David Miliband, IRC President & CEO. As global conflicts surge, the refugee crisis is spiraling out of control. Yet just as the need has exploded, the aid system is unraveling. IRC President & CEO David Miliband joins Ian Bremmer. Then, an Indigenous group’s fight for land in Argentina. "Forced Displacement and a Failing System" at 6:00 pm on WLIW.

Tonight on Astrid, a former murderer is found dead in the psychiatric hospital room where he was interned. Far from an a...
08/22/2025

Tonight on Astrid, a former murderer is found dead in the psychiatric hospital room where he was interned. Far from an accident, Astrid and Raphaelle discover that it was an organized crime hit, orchestrated inside the asylum. "The Open Room" at 9:30 on WLIW.

08/20/2025

Brooklyn's Sunset Park is changing fast—and not everyone is invited to the future envisioned by the developers. In POV’s "Emergent City," a grassroots battle unfolds as residents push back against gentrification, displacement, and the erasure of working-class communities. Airing tonight at 9:00 pm on WLIW.

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Phryne Fisher encounters a most fashionable crime at the Fleuri sisters' exclusive salon on the 'Paris end' of Collins S...
08/19/2025

Phryne Fisher encounters a most fashionable crime at the Fleuri sisters' exclusive salon on the 'Paris end' of Collins Street. Instead of a fitting, she unexpectedly finds herself in the midst of "Murder a la Mode" at 7:45 on Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries on WLIW.

Out of prison, the Professor is desperate to get back to his work at the university and with the police. Detectives need...
08/18/2025

Out of prison, the Professor is desperate to get back to his work at the university and with the police. Detectives need the Professor's help to investigate a series of unexplained deaths before more people die. Two episodes of "Professor T" starting at 7:00 pm on WLIW.

Where were you on September 19, 1981? On that day, a half-million people gathered in Central Park for the Simon and Gar...
08/17/2025

Where were you on September 19, 1981? On that day, a half-million people gathered in Central Park for the Simon and Garfunkel reunion concert. During the 21-song set, they performed favorites including "Mrs. Robinson," "Homeward Bound," and, of course, "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)." Relive the groundbreaking "Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park" tonight at 10:00 on WLIW.

On Midsomer Murders, when a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols on the eve of a Psychic Fayre, Barnaby must step ...
08/16/2025

On Midsomer Murders, when a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols on the eve of a Psychic Fayre, Barnaby must step into the spiritual world to find the killer. "Witches of Angel's Rise" at 8:00 on WLIW.

Ernest White II takes to the skies around the world inviting his real-life friends to show him a city or region from the...
08/15/2025

Ernest White II takes to the skies around the world inviting his real-life friends to show him a city or region from their perspective. Fly with him Alaska to experience Tlingit family traditions, explore breathtaking natural beauty, and, yes, eat crab legs! "Fly Brother with Ernest White II" tonight at 10:30 on WLIW.

08/14/2025

Go behind-the-scenes of "Walking With Dinosaurs," the remarkable series which takes viewers on a unique journey back through time, revealing the incredible life stories of these long-lost giants and how the world's leading dinosaur hunters and discover how these prehistoric creatures lived, hunted, fought, and died. The Viewer's Guide airs on WLIW at 7:00 tonight.

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