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The PBS Arts Summer Festival

The PBS Arts Summer Festival line-up, part of PBS’ ongoing commitment to arts content on-air and online, features films that celebrate the contributions of independent filmmakers including a behind-the-scenes profile of actor/playwright John Leguizamo, a film that chronicles a year in the life of talented teenage Mariachi musicians, a look at priceless museum collections and a concert documentary profiling a world-renowned mezzo-soprano.

A Father, a Son, a Destiny: My Reincarnation

Filmed over 20 years by acclaimed documentarian Jennifer Fox, My Reincarnation chronicles the epic story of exiled Tibetan Buddhist master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and his Western-born son, Yeshi. As Namkhai Norbu rises as a teacher in the West, Yeshi, recognized from birth as the reincarnation of a famed Buddhist master. Yeshi, however, was raised in Italy and feels and looks more like an up-and-coming young businessman than anybody’s spiritual master. Yet he can’t quite turn away from his father’s legacy.

Legacy of The War of 1812

Battle of New Orleans by Herbert Morton Stoops, 1815

June 18th on the Diane Rehm Show, Diane and her guests discuss the War of 1812 which began 200 years ago today. Often called “the forgotten war,” it tested a new generation of American leaders, shifted the global balance of power, and set the stage for American westward expansion.

Coming to a “Dead Stop”

NPR’s Morning Edition heads out on a special summer road trip with “Dead Stop: Famous Final Resting Places of Americans Great and Small.” The series takes listeners to strange, funny, historic or otherwise notable gravesites and cemeteries around the U.S., touching on American history, biography, art, religion and land use along the way. “Dead Stop” runs throughout the summer.

Flying Squirrels Insider: Episode 5

The baseball season rolls on after two months which saw great performances from starting pitchers and the bullpen. The on-field host of the Squirrels, Mike Murphy joins the program for a conversation. Also enjoy highlights of the Human Cannonball.

My Father, My Brother and Me

In 2004, Frontline correspondent Dave Iverson received the same news that had been delivered to his father and older brother years earlier: He had Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative neurological disorder that affects more than 1 million Americans, the causes of which remain largely unknown and the cure for which has proved frustratingly elusive.

Class of ‘26: The Soundtrack of the Jazz Age

Calvin Coolidge was in the White House, Wheatena was on the breakfast table, and for two cents you could send a first-class letter. The world’s first radio network—NBC—was born that year, and Paul Whiteman reigned as radio’s so-called “King of Jazz.” In literature, Ernest Hemingway, writing in a new American voice, produced his “lost-generation” novel, The Sun Also Rises.

The Airmen and the Headhunters

Investigate the extraordinary survival story of a crew of airmen shot down over the jungles of Japanese-occupied Borneo during World War II in Secrets of the Dead: The Airmen and the Headhunters. This film recounts the rescue of a U.S. bomber crew by Dayak tribesmen, known for taking the heads of their enemies.

Maintaining an Active Lifestyle Over 50

Health — specifically, being able to maintain an active lifestyle and stay energetic — is a top priority and key concern for many. Kathy Smith: Ageless Energy – a new special from the fitness icon – addresses and provides solutions to the “personal energy crisis” of viewers, specifically those over the age of 50.

Flying Squirrels Insider: Episode 4

Almost two months into the season, the month of May has been great for Flying Squirrels pitching as they boast the lowest ERA for the month in the Eastern League. Jon and Anthony are joined in-studio by reliever Brett Bochy and starter Justin Fitzgerald for a pitching tutorial. VP and COO Todd Parnell goes back-stage to visit with Reckless Kelly during a recent concert benefiting The Miracle League.