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PBS NewsHour - Brief But Spectacular

The brightest thinkers, makers, artists and inventors give passionate takes on topics that inspire them. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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A Brief But Spectacular take on the future from high school graduates

A Brief But Spectacular take on the future from high school graduates

For recent graduates, every year of their high school career was touched by the pandemic. In spite of the challenges, th... Read more

29 Jul 2023

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A Brief But Spectacular take on how everybody can learn

A Brief But Spectacular take on how everybody can learn

Author and lecturer Allan Goldstein's younger brother Fred is a survivor of the Willowbrook State School, an institution... Read more

22 Jul 2023

3mins

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A Brief But Spectacular take on using craft to push back on injustice

A Brief But Spectacular take on using craft to push back on injustice

Tanya Aguiñiga is a Los Angeles-based artist, designer and activist who grew up as a binational citizen of Mexico and th... Read more

19 Jul 2023

3mins

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An artist's Brief But Spectacular take on New York City's family tomb

An artist's Brief But Spectacular take on New York City's family tomb

New York City's Hart Island is the final resting place for more than a million unclaimed bodies. In 2018, artist Melinda... Read more

16 Jul 2023

3mins

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A Brief But Spectacular take on second acts

A Brief But Spectacular take on second acts

As a TSA agent, Benni Latham brought lots of joy to her job. However, after a violent incident at work, she felt the nee... Read more

14 Jul 2023

3mins

Ranked #6

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A Brief But Spectacular take on knowing your power

A Brief But Spectacular take on knowing your power

Ben Sheehan is a comedian on a mission to educate the public on civics. A former executive producer in the entertainment... Read more

4 Jul 2023

3mins

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A Brief But Spectacular take on debate and democracy

A Brief But Spectacular take on debate and democracy

The New York City Urban Debate League is the largest in the nation. Over the past ten years, it has helped over 100 New ... Read more

22 Jun 2023

3mins

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A Brief But Spectacular take on textile waste and fashion sustainability

A Brief But Spectacular take on textile waste and fashion sustainability

Camille Tagle is co-founder and creative director of FABSCRAP, which is a textile recycling nonprofit. Textiles generate... Read more

14 Jun 2023

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A Brief But Spectacular take on writing from the inside out

A Brief But Spectacular take on writing from the inside out

Michael R. Jackson is a Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright and composer. His musical, "A Strange Loop," started ... Read more

12 Jun 2023

2mins

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A Brief But Spectacular take on teacher burnout

A Brief But Spectacular take on teacher burnout

The nation is in the midst of a teacher shortage, and at the end of another school year, burnout is causing many more te... Read more

6 Jun 2023

3mins

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