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TED Radio Hour

An idea is the one gift that you can hang onto even after you've given it away. Welcome to TED Radio Hour hosted by Guy Raz – a journey through fascinating ideas: astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, new ways to think and create.

The Ghost Army: One of the Strangest Stories of WWII

War, deception and art come together in this astonishing true story of American G.I.s who tricked the enemy with rubber tanks, sound effects and carefully crafted illusions during WWII. This remarkable tale of a top-secret mission that was at once absurd, deadly and amazingly effective is told through the stories of the veterans, many of whom — like Bill Blass and Ellsworth Kelly — would go on to have illustrious careers in art, design and fashion.

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Laugh along as comedy giant Mel Brooks shares stories about his personal life and career. After 60 years in show business, Mel Brooks has earned more major awards than any other living entertainer; he is one of 14 EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winners. Yet, the comedy giant has energetically avoided a documentary profile being made, even issuing an informal gag order on his friends … until now.

Flying Squirrels Insider Episode 203

Catcher Andrew Susac visits the FSI in-studio field to talk about how he communicates Flying Squirrels pitching staff. Jon, Jay and Wes discuss the Squirrels’ struggles away from Richmond. Then get an exclusive look at how the Squirrels stay in game-shape during the season.

Flying Squirrels Insider: Episode 202

Infielder Mark Minicozzi joins Jon on the in-studio field to talk about his journey back to the Giants organization and demo how to “turn two.” Jon, Jay and Wes will discuss the first few weeks of the season. Then get a behind-the scenes glimpse at the FSI Broadcaster Auditions.

10 Buildings That Changed America

Designed by Thomas Jefferson to resemble a Roman temple, the Virginia State Capitol marked the beginning of the American tradition of modeling government buildings on Roman and Greek temples.

Our State Capitol is among the buildings surveyed in 10 Buildings That Changed America, a cross-country journey to ten influential works of American architecture that changed the way we live, work and play, premiering Sunday, May 12 at 10:00 p.m. on WCVE PBS/WHTJ PBS.

Portrait of a Ukulele Artist

Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings is a compelling portrait of an inspiring and inventive musician whose virtuoso skills on the ukulele have transformed all previous notions of the instrument’s potential. Through intimate conversations with Shimabukuro (pronounced she-ma-BOO-koo-row), Life on Four Strings reveals the cultural and personal influences that have shaped the man and the musician.

Advance Screening of Arthur’s New Bullying Episodes

Arthur, television’s longest-running children’s animated series, is kicking off its spring season Monday, May 6 with a week of all-new episodes, including two devoted to the issue of bullying.

The Central Park Five

The Central Park Five, a new film from award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns, tells the story of the five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem who were wrongly convicted of raping a white woman in New York City’s Central Park in 1989. The film chronicles The Central Park Jogger case, for the first time from the perspective of these five teenagers whose lives were upended by this miscarriage of justice.

Charlottesville Inside-Out: Director’s Notes

Production wrapped on the sixth season of Charlottesville Inside-Out in February and now host Terri Allard and the WHTJ television crew are gearing up to gather more intriguing interviews for season seven. We couldn’t do it without you, our loyal viewers and supporters. Thank you!