PROGRAM GUIDE MAY 2017 VOL. 47 NO. 5

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1 PROGRAM GUIDE MAY 2017 VOL. 47 NO. 5 Victorian Slum House Tuesdays, at 8:00 p.m. In this series, a Victorian tenement in the heart of London s East End has been painstakingly brought back to life. A group of 21st century people are moving in to experience the tough living and working conditions of the Victorian poor. The Investment Thursday, May 4, at 8:00 p.m. Student entrepreneurs pitch their projects to a panel of judges and compete for part of a $30,000 prize pool to earn funds for their start up companies. Our Town: The Cove Thursday, May 18, at 8:00 p.m. Storytellers from the Martinsburg and Roaring Spring area came together to capture the spirit of their community with video, photos, and memories in Our Town: The Cove. Watch as they share stories from the area s history, local attractions like Everett Railroad and Mamie s Cafe, and agricultural stories that include pigmy goats and a world record dairy cow. wpsu.org Dark Angel Premieres Sunday, May 21, at 9:00 p.m. Joanne Froggatt, who stole the hearts of millions of viewers as Anna, the loving and resilient lady s maid on Downton Abbey, stars in a totally different role in a spine-tingling two-part drama on MASTERPIECE. Dispensing death from the spout of a warm teapot, Froggatt plays the notorious poisoner Mary Ann Cotton. Rebroadcast Thursday, May 25, at 10:00 p.m. follow us online

2 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS. 6:00 MONDAY FRIDAY The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! 6:30 Arthur 7:00 Wild Kratts 7:30 Ready Jet Go! 8:00 Nature Cat 8:30 Curious George 9:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood 9:30 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood 10:00 Splash and Bubbles 10:30 Sesame Street 11:00 Dinosaur Train 11:30 Peg + Cat 12:00 Super Why! 12:30 Thomas and Friends 1:00 Sesame Street 1:30 Dinosaur Train 2:00 Splash and Bubbles 2:30 Curious George 3:00 Nature Cat 3:30 Ready Jet Go! 4:00 Odd Squad 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 Wild Kratts 5:30 Weather World (Re-airs at 5:45 p.m.) 6:00 BBC World News America 6:30 Nightly Business Report 7:00 PBS NewsHour WPSU's weekday lineup will change starting MAY 23. SciTech Now Mondays, May 1 22, at 8:00 p.m. SciTech Now captures the latest breakthroughs in science and technology. Each week we talk to the innovators at the forefront of their fields and explore the mysteries of the scientific world. Conversations Live: Get Your Garden On! Thursday, May 25, at 8:00 p.m. Host Patty Satalia leads a discussion on gardening. To join the conversation, questions to connect@wpsu.org, with the hashtag #WPSUconversations, or call during the program. weeknights at 5:30 p.m. Weather World provides weather education as well as a comprehensive forecast. National Memorial Day Concert Monday, May 28, at 8:00 p.m. The 28th annual broadcast of this night of remembrance honors the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. The concert features acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise and an all-star lineup of actors and musicians along with top pops conductor Jack Everly and the National Symphony Orchestra. Rebroadcast at 10:00 p.m. MAYFEATURES2

3 MAY LISTINGS MONDAY, MAY 1 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Virginia Beach, Hour Two Tales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains, and long-lost items salvaged from attics and basements. 9:00 SciTech Now Scientists from three countries come up with a formula to explain how bikes work and the forces at play when riding a bike. 9:30 Conversations from Penn State Victoria Browning Wyeth The granddaughter of the iconic artist Andrew Wyeth joins Patty Satalia to discuss her grandfather s life and work. 10:00 Independent Lens National Bird A drone-target analyst and a retired intelligence officer shed light on the US drone war. 11:30 Charlie Rose TUESDAY, MAY 2 8:00 Victorian Slum House The 1860s Participants move into an 1860s tenement and perform work once done by their impoverished forebears. 9:00 American Experience Ripley: Believe It or Not Robert Ripley mesmerized the nation with his blend of homespun Americana, colorful exotica, and freakish oddities. 10:00 Frontline Second Chance Kids A fight over the fate of juveniles in prison for murder, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 8:00 Nature Dolphins: Spy in the Pod, Part 1 Cameras infiltrate the social world of dolphins, from strange gatherings to gang rivalries. 9:00 NOVA Super Tunnel Engineers and designers build a massive new subterranean railway deep beneath the streets of London. 10:00 Plants Behaving Badly Murder & Mayhem The behavior of carnivorous plants, which have been a feature of many sci-fi films, are examined. THURSDAY, MAY 4 8:00 The Investment 2017 Student entrepreneurs compete for a share of a $30,000 prize pool, hoping to earn funds for their startup companies. 9:00 Father Brown The Hand of Lucia Threats occur after a notorious author decides to reveal the identity of her sadistic former lover. 10:00 Home Fires Season 2 on Masterpiece Sarah finds herself in a dangerous situation, while Teresa has a big decision to make. FRIDAY, MAY 5 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week 9:00 Latin Music USA The Chicano Wave/ Divas and Superstars Mexican-Americans across the southwest shape their own distinct music and enter the national stage. SATURDAY, MAY 6 9:00 This Old House Detroit/Windows of Detroit 9:30 American Woodshop Headboards & Bedsteads 10:00 Woodwright s Shop Sliding Lid Boxes 10:30 Woodsmith Shop Precision Joinery 11:00 New Fly Fisher Hawk Lake Bass 11:30 Lidia s Kitchen Gnocchi 12:00 Baking with Julia 12:30 Jazzy Vegetarian South of the Border 1:00 Cooking with Nick Stellino Grandma s Secrets 1:30 Martha Bakes Southern Classics 2:00 Ciao Italia Heavenly Sweets/Dolci Celesti 2:30 Garden Smart 3:00 Growing A Greener World Growing Healthy Foods and Sustainable Communities MAYLISTINGS3 3:30 P. Allen Smith s Garden Home Road Trip 4:00 Rick Steves Europe Germany s Frankfurt and Nurnberg 4:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese Tanzania: Remote Tribes 5:00 Tracks Ahead LGB Friends 6:00 Antiques Roadshow Virginia Beach, Hour Two 7:00 Last of the Summer Wine Oh Shut Up and Eat Your Choc Ice 7:30 As Time Goes By 8:00 Father Brown The Eagle and The Daw Father Brown visits a women s prison to hear confessions. An inmate confesses to arranging a murder. 9:00 A Place to Call Home That s Amore Anna and Gino s romance continues to blossom. Olivia and James relationship is at a breaking point. 10:00 Austin City Limits Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters Music icon Robert Plant sings classics from Led Zeppelin and his solo Americana albums. 11:00 Front and Center Joe Jackson Iconic Jazz musician and fivetime Grammy Award nominee Joe Jackson performs an electrifying set. SUNDAY, MAY 7 9:00 Classic Gospel Best of Ivan Parker 10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe 10:30 Closer to Truth How Does Faith Work? 11:00 Living Smart The Virtue of Generosity 11:30 Healthy Body Healthy Mind Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, and Iron Overload 12:00 Healing Quest 12:30 Age Wise Communities That Care 1:00 Simply Ming Andreas Viestad 1:30 New Scandinavian Cooking Historical Garden 2:00 Sara s Weeknight Meals Fancy Pasta 2:30 America s Test Kitchen from Cook s Illustrated Korean Feast

4 3:00 Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking 3:30 Ultimate Restorations Badger #2: The Last Remaining Fish Car 4:30 This Old House Hour 6:00 SciTech Now 6:30 Conversations in the Digital Age with Jim Zirin What s So Funny About the Universe? 7:00 The Investment :00 Call The Midwife The Nonnatus family unites to provide the very best care for Sister Mary Cynthia. 9:00 Home Fires Season 2 on Masterpiece Everyone prepares for a wedding. Another twist of fate is in store for the citizens of Great Paxford. 10:00 Wolf Hall on Masterpiece Episode Six An angry and distrustful King Henry instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second queen, Anne Boleyn. 11:06 A Place to Call Home That s Amore Anna and Gino s romance continues to blossom. Olivia and James relationship is at a breaking point. MONDAY, MAY 8 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Virginia Beach, Hour Three Tales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains, and long-lost items salvaged from attics and basements. 9:00 SciTech Now Find out how architects and engineers are using canned goods to create sculptures for a good cause in central Pennsylvania. 9:30 Conversations from Penn State Nicholas Jones Meet Penn State s Executive Vice President and Provost. 10:00 Independent Lens The Prison in Twelve Landscapes A series of ordinary places across the United States, where prisons affect lives, are explored. TUESDAY, MAY 9 8:00 Victorian Slum House The 1870s The slum dwellers toil to fulfill clothing orders and make artificial flowers for factories. 9:00 American Experience Bonnie & Clyde The true story behind the most romanticized and infamous outlaw couple in U.S. history. 10:00 Frontline Poverty, Politics, and Profit The billions spent on housing the poor and why so few get the help they need are investigated. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 8:00 Nature Dolphins: Spy in The Pod, Part 2 Cameras continue infiltrating the world of dolphins, shedding light on communications and strategies. 9:00 NOVA Arctic Ghost Ship The Franklin Expedition is explored 160 years after vanishing while charting the Northwest Passage. 10:00 Plants Behaving Badly Sex & Lies Revel in the beauty of orchids and examine their flowers, which are shaped to attract pollinators. THURSDAY, MAY 11 8:00 Music from Penn State Opera Enjoy favorite arias and ensembles presented by the students and faculty of Penn State s Music Department. 9:00 Father Brown The Eagle and The Daw Father Brown visits a women s prison to hear confessions. An inmate confesses to arranging a murder. 10:00 Home Fires Season 2 on Masterpiece Everyone prepares for a wedding. Another twist of fate is in store for the citizens of Great Paxford. FRIDAY, MAY 12 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week 9:00 Bill Murray: The Mark Twain Prize The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts bestows the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor upon Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, and writer, Bill Murray. 10:30 Washington Week SATURDAY, MAY 13 9:00 This Old House Detroit / Plumbing Road Trip 9:30 American Woodshop Home Trims 10:00 Woodwright s Shop Carved Oak Desk Box 10:30 Woodsmith Shop Adding Details 11:00 New Fly Fisher Russell Inn - Fall Fishing 11:30 Lidia s Kitchen Cooking with Wine 12:00 Baking with Julia 12:30 Jazzy Vegetarian Easy Summer Luncheon 1:00 Cooking with Nick Stellino A Taste of Italy 1:30 Martha Bakes New England 2:00 Ciao Italia Eat Like a Neapolitan/ Mangiare Come un Napoletano 2:30 Garden Smart 3:00 Growing a Greener World Redeeming Your Ground (Atlanta, GA) 3:30 P. Allen Smith s Garden Home Unique Eureka 4:00 Rick Steves Europe Bulgaria 4:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese Turkey: Journey to Love Valley 5:00 Tracks Ahead Tweetsie Railroad 6:00 Antiques Roadshow Virginia Beach, Hour Three 7:00 Last of the Summer Wine Who s that Bloke with Nora Batty Then? 7:30 As Time Goes By 8:00 Father Brown The Smallest of Things Inspector Mallory s former boss, DCI Webb, is found dead after taking a diorama of a murder scene. 9:00 A Place to Call Home Boom! Receiving word that her mother is gravely ill, Sarah gets a lift to Sydney with George and Anna. 10:00 Austin City Limits Gary Clark Jr./Courtney Barnett Experience the contemporary R&B of Gary Clark Jr. Rocking Australian Courtney Barnett performs. 11:00 Front and Center CMA Songwriters Series: Darius Rucker Grammy and CMA Award winner Darius Rucker performs songs from his album Southern Style. SUNDAY, MAY 14 9:00 Classic Gospel The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash 10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe 10:30 Closer to Truth How The Subconscious Affects Us 11:00 Living Smart The Healing Power of Music 11:30 Healthy Body Healthy Mind Pelvic Organ Prolapse 12:00 Healing Quest MAYLISTINGS4

5 12:30 Age Wise Where We Live 1:00 Simply Ming Will Gilson 1:30 New Scandinavian Cooking New Nordic Cuisine 2:00 Sara s Weeknight Meals Shellfish Asian Style 2:30 America s Test Kitchen from Cook s Illustrated Big Easy Favorites 3:00 Steven Raichlen s Project Smoke Smoking 101 3:30 Ultimate Restorations The Illions Supreme Carousel: A Rare Masterpiece 4:30 This Old House Hour 6:00 SciTech Now 6:30 Conversations in the Digital Age with Jim Zirin What Goes into a Consummate Theatrical Director? 7:00 Painful Truth 8:00 Call the Midwife Dr. Turner helps the Mullucks cope with the stresses of caring for a disabled child. 9:00 King Charles III on Masterpiece This drama imagines Prince Charles ascension to the throne following Queen Elizabeth s death. 11:00 A Place to Call Home Boom! Receiving word that her mother is gravely ill, Sarah gets a lift to Sydney with George and Anna. MONDAY, MAY 15 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Orlando, Hour One Joe Strummer s boots and Ned Hanlon s championship pins and cufflinks are featured. 9:00 SciTech Now What if you could share energy with your neighbors during a power outage? Find out how one company is turning this into a reality. 9:30 Conversations from Penn State Jennie Noll Dr. Noll discusses child maltreatment and the long-term effects of abuse. 10:00 Independent Lens Forever Pure The Israeli soccer club Beitar Jerusalem F.C. acquired two Muslim players, which led to a backlash. 11:30 Charlie Rose TUESDAY, MAY 16 8:00 Victorian Slum House The 1880s Upper-class visitors visit the slum and the participants realize how precarious their situation is. 9:00 American Epic The Big Bang The Carter Family and others record the first R&B songs and modern country music in the 1920s. 10:00 Frontline American Patriot The Bundy family s standoffs against the government over land in the West are highlighted. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 8:00 Nature Animal Misfits Odd and unlikely creatures that at first glance seem ill-equipped for survival are explored. 9:00 NOVA Chinese Chariot Revealed Archaeological findings enable a team of experts to reconstruct and test China s ancient chariots. 10:00 Food - Delicious Science We Are What We Eat Discover how the hidden chemistry in every mouthful of food keeps our bodies fit and healthy. THURSDAY, MAY 18 8:00 Our Town: The Cove Storytellers from the Martinsburg and Roaring Spring areas come together to capture the spirit of their communities in videos, photos, and memories. FRIDAY, MAY 19 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week 9:00 James Beard: American Masters Experience a century of food through the life of iconic American chef James Beard. 10:00 Julia Child: American Masters The life and legacy of Julia Child is remembered and celebrated in this special program. SATURDAY, MAY 20 9:00 This Old House Detroit / Fixing The Fascia 9:30 American Woodshop Recycled Trestle Table 10:00 Woodwright s Shop Waving Arm Whirligigs 10:30 Woodsmith Shop Project Wrap-Up 11:00 New Fly Fisher St. Lewis River Salmon 11:30 Lidia s Kitchen Eggs - All Different Ways 12:00 Baking with Julia MAYLISTINGS5 12:30 Jazzy Vegetarian Seitan Picatta Supper 1:00 Cooking with Nick Stellino Upside-Down Apple Pie 1:30 Martha Bakes Gulf 2:00 Ciao Italia The King of Cheese/ Il Re del Formaggio 2:30 Garden Smart 3:00 Growing a Greener World The Compost Peddlers (Austin, TX) 3:30 P. Allen Smith s Garden Home The Best of Garden Home: Gardening 4:00 Rick Steves Europe Romania 4:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese Namibia: Wild Cheetah 5:00 Tracks Ahead Images of the Past 6:00 Antiques Roadshow Orlando, Hour One 7:00 Last of the Summer Wine Happy Anniversary Gough and Jessie 7:30 As Time Goes By 8:00 Father Brown The Crimson Feather Bunty becomes a dancer at the Crimson Feather club to help Father Brown solve a mystery. 9:00 A Place to Call Home Worlds Apart Elizabeth is rushed to the hospital where Jack confirms she has suffered a heart attack. 10:00 Austin City Limits Tedeschi Trucks Band Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and an ensemble of musicians showcases their record Let Me Get By. 11:00 Front and Center CMA Songwriters Series: Ronnie Dunn Ronnie Dunn, half of the legendary duo Brooks & Dunn, performs some of his best-loved hits. SUNDAY, MAY 21 9:00 Classic Gospel Best of Jeff & Sheri Easter 10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe 10:30 Closer to Truth Can Metaphysics Discern God I? 11:00 Living Smart Parenting Skills and Empowering Families 11:30 Digging Deeper 12:00 Healing Quest 12:30 Age Wise How to Age in Place 1:00 Simply Ming Susan Regis 1:30 New Scandinavian Cooking Very Local Stews 2:00 Sara s Weeknight Meals Sunday Supper

6 2:30 America s Test Kitchen from Cook s Illustrated Pantry Pastas 3:00 Steven Raichlen s Project Smoke Shoulders and Bellies 3:30 Ultimate Restorations The Schooner Coronet: Racing into History 4:30 This Old House Hour 6:00 Digging Deeper Finding Your Roots 6:30 Conversations in the Digital Age with Jim Zirin Has the Supreme Court Become Too Partisan? 7:00 National Geographic Bee 8:00 Call the Midwife An unexpected turn of events leads to a hastily arranged wedding. Shelagh finally goes into labor. 9:00 Dark Angel on Masterpiece Joanne Froggatt stars as Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton, Britain s first female serial killer. 11:00 A Place to Call Home Worlds Apart Elizabeth is rushed to the hospital where Jack confirms she has suffered a heart attack. MONDAY, MAY 22 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Orlando, Hour Two Vintage items include a 1965 NASA Corned Beef archive and a 1918 WWI peach can label letter. 9:00 SciTech Now Love them or hate them, Peeps are an iconic Easter candy. But did you know they can help you calculate the speed of light? 9:30 Conversations from Penn State Joseph Galloway Journalist Joe Galloway reflects on the numerous combat operations he s covered in his 50 years of war reporting. 10:00 Independent Lens They Call Us Monsters The Compound, where Los Angeles houses its most violent juvenile criminals, is explored. 11:30 Charlie Rose TUESDAY, MAY 23 8:00 Victorian Slum House The 1890s Some residents are plagued by a water shortage that dashes hopes for a promising laundry business. 9:00 American Epic Blood + Soil Elder Burch, Charley Patton, and others record Delta blues, gospel, and protest songs in the South. 10:00 Frontline Inside Trump s White House The power struggles and competing visions of President Trump s inner circle are highlighted. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 8:00 Nature The Gathering Swarms The planet s most extraordinary swarms, including 17-year cicadas and a locust swarm, are explored. 9:00 NOVA Meteor Strike Scientist return apex predators like coyotes, bears, and panthers to their natural environments. 10:00 Food - Delicious Science A Matter of Taste Explore the science that makes food taste delicious and the impact it has on our tongue and nose. THURSDAY, MAY 25 8:00 Conversations Live! Get Your Garden On 9:00 Father Brown The Crimson Feather Bunty becomes a dancer at the Crimson Feather club to help Father Brown solve a mystery. 10:00 Dark Angel on Masterpiece Joanne Froggatt stars as Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton, Britain s first female serial killer. FRIDAY, MAY 26 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week 9:00 Jacques Pepin: American Masters Jacques Pepin elevated essential kitchen techniques to an art form to become a beloved food icon. 10:00 Alice Waters: American Masters This Berkeley hippie turned her love for food into consciousness about the environment & nutrition. SATURDAY, MAY 27 9:00 This Old House Detroit A Mason Steps Up 9:30 American Woodshop Victorian Hall Tree 10:00 Woodwright s Shop Wedged Tusk Tenon 10:30 Woodsmith Shop Classic Tips & Tricks 11:00 New Fly Fisher Marmac Lodge 11:30 Lidia s Kitchen Italian Taste for Bitter Vegetables 12:00 Baking with Julia 12:30 Jazzy Vegetarian Fabulous Fall Fare 1:00 Kevin Dundon s Back to Basics Eggs 2:00 Ciao Italia Grandmother s Meatballs/ Polpettine Della Nonna 2:30 Garden Smart 3:00 Growing A Greener World The Green Bronx Machine: The Power of a Classroom 3:30 P. Allen Smith s Garden Home Embrace Your Space 4:00 Rick Steves Europe Assisi and Italian Country Charm 4:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese India: Good Karma 5:00 Weekends with Yankee The Coast 6:00 Antiques Roadshow Orlando, Hour Two 7:00 Last of the Summer Wine Getting Barry Higher in the World 7:30 As Time Goes By 8:00 Father Brown The Lepidopterist s Companion Father Brown investigates the death of a photography shop employee who was holding onto a secret. 9:00 A Place to Call Home Cane Toad Sarah and George begin a secret affair and start meeting at the cottage for their romantic trysts. 10:00 Austin City Limits Iggy Pop A thrilling hour with rock legend Iggy Pop features classic songs and newer tunes. 11:00 Front and Center CMA Songwriters Series: Kip Moore Multi-platinum selling country star Kip Moore performs an acoustic set at New York City s Iridium. SUNDAY, MAY 28 9:00 Classic Gospel Jerusalem 10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe 10:30 Closer to Truth Can Metaphysics Discern God II? 11:00 Living Smart Igniting Your Life 11:30 Healthy Body Healthy Mind Coping with Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer 12:00 Healing Quest 12:30 Age Wise Caregiving 1:00 Simply Ming Andrew Taylor and Mike Wiley 1:30 New Scandinavian Cooking Innovative and Old Fashioned This guide indicates scheduled programs at time of publication. Watch WPSU-TV's evening lineups or check the website (wpsu.org/tv/schedules). MAYLISTINGS6

7 2:00 Sara s Weeknight Meals Upside Down Day 2:30 America s Test Kitchen from Cook s Illustrated Refreshing Desserts 3:00 Steven Raichlen s Project Smoke Surf Meets Turf 3:30 Pati s Mexican Table Chachi s Champoton Kitchen 4:00 This Old House Hour 5:00 MotorWeek 6:00 SciTech Now 6:30 Conversations in the Digital Age with Jim Zirin Has Hacking Become a National Security Issue? 7:00 Beyond the Wall: A Texas Tribune Investigation 7:30 Perfect 36: When Women Won the Vote 8:00 National Memorial Day Concert This wonderful night of remembrance honors the service of American men and women in uniform. 9:30 PBS Previews: The Vietnam War Interviews and exclusive clips highlight the upcoming series from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. 10:00 National Memorial Day Concert This wonderful night of remembrance honors the service of American men and women in uniform. 11:30 A Place to Call Home Cane Toad Sarah and George begin a secret affair and start meeting at the cottage for their romantic trysts. MONDAY, MAY 29 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Orlando, Hour Three How much is a 1946 photo worth if it s signed by Albert Einstein? 9:00 Antiques Roadshow Boston, Hour Two A visit to the Boston Public Library explores sketches from a beloved children s book, a Gershwin collection, and Beatles memorabilia. 10:00 Independent Lens Farmer/Veteran A combat veteran coping with PTSD starts a farm to help cultivate a healthier life outside the Army. TUESDAY, MAY 30 8:00 Victorian Slum House The 1900s Observe the social changes the slum dwellers face as they move into the 20th century. 9:00 American Epic Out of the Many, the One Discover how America s diverse cultures contribute to the country s many different musical styles. 10:30 Frontline Being Mortal Writer and surgeon Atul Gawande examines how doctors care for terminally ill patients. 11:30 Charlie Rose WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 8:00 Nature Touching the Wild Researcher Joe Hutto spends seven years of his life walking among a herd of wild mule deer. 9:00 NOVA Troubled Waters The chemistry and engineering that led to the water crisis in Flint, Michigan are examined. 10:00 Food - Delicious Science Food on the Brain Discover how the chemistry in our food impacts our brains and creates our deepest cravings. Vehicle Donation Program Turn you old car into the public radio programs you love. Is your beloved car ready for retirement? It's been good to you, so why not say goodbye with one last act of kindness? Your vehicle will be handled with care, the proceeds from its sale will support the programs you love on WPSU and you'll receive a tax deduction. To donate your car to public radio call or visit cartalkvdp.com and choose WPSU-FM! 5:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 5:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. 2 HD RADIO SATURDAY 12:00 a.m. Jazz 1:00 p.m. Folk Show 5:00 p.m. Jazz MONDAY THURSDAY Classical 24 BBC News Hour Diane Rhem Show Classical 24 BBC World News Hour Democracy Now PBS NewsHour World Cafe BBC World Service FRIDAY Classical 24 BBC News Hour Diane Rhem Show Classical 24 BBC World News Democracy Now PBS NewsHour World Cafe Conversations Afropop Worldwide BBC World Service SATURDAY Classical Music Performance Today Weekend Harmonia From the Top Weekend Edition Marketplace Money Splendid Table Only a Game Fresh Air Weekend BBC World News Hour Thistle and Shamrock World Cafe Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Folk Alley BBC World Service SUNDAY Classical Music Sunday Baroque Pipedreams Weekend Edition Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! Le Show Sound Options Wits BBC World News Hour Fresh Air Weekend All Things Considered Ask Me Another On Being BBC World Service 3 HD RADIO MONDAY FRIDAY all day Jazz SUNDAY 12:00 a.m. Jazz 1:00 p.m. Folk Show 3:00 p.m. Jazz wpsu.org/radio wpsu@psu.edu WPSU MAYLISTINGS7

8 PBS KIDS Family Nights! Every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. the WPSU PBS KIDS Channel hosts a special block for family viewing. Splash and Bubbles: One Big Ocean May 5, 6, and 7 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Tiger Family Trip May 12, 13, and 14 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Space May 19, 20, and 21 Sesame Street: Cookie Thief May 26, 27, and 28 Make Mom s Day! Get ready for Mother s Day and enjoy some quality family time when you whip up something special for mom using recipes from PBS Food. You ll find dozens of ideas including delicious brunch recipes, a flower lunch and a few eyecatching spring desserts. visit pbs.org/food/mothers-day MAYLISTINGS8

9 PBS KIDS and WPSU Summer Fun WPSU is out about this summer with several PBS KIDS character events. Stop in and see us at these locations. Visit wpsu.org/events for more information. Sunday, April 30 Red Sweater Day with Daniel Tiger at Altoona Curve PNG Park Saturday, May 20 A Taste of Innovation with Clifford the Big Red Dog Saturday, June 17 WPSU Kids Day at DelGrosso s Amusement Park with Jet Propulsion Wednesday, July 12 Children s Day at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts with Nature Cat Saturday, July 29 Rockhill Trolley Museum visit with Daniel Tiger Looking Ahead... Fun Summer Ideas Happy Memorial Day! In honor of the holiday that marks (in the US, anyway) the start of summer, we know you will soon be looking for low-cost activities to keep kids busy this summer. Playing in the sprinkler, climbing trees and catching lightning bugs don t cost a thing and they make for happy childhood memories. Check out some fun summer craft ideas and start dreaming about making the most of the lazy days of summer at pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids. MAYLISTINGS9

10 A Taste of Innovation Saturday, May 20, noon-4:00 p.m. Join us for a gathering of our region s exceptional restaurant, catering, and food truck chefs. This is a family-friendly event, and WPSU will have children s activities and visits from PBS Kids characters. Food and Beverage Tastings Demonstrations from Innovation Park Businesses PBS Kids Character Visits and Activities Live Music at the Picnic Lawn Wristbands are $30 for ages 12 and older. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free. Visit wpsu.org/atasteofinnovation to purchase your wristband today! Podcast Listening Party Monday, May 1, 6:00 p.m. Webster's Bookstore Cafe 133 E. Beaver Ave. State College, PA Join WPSU at Webster's for a listening party and discussion about Grapple, a new podcast from Keystone Crossroads. Immigration is a hot-button issue these days, so Grapple went to talk to those at the center of the debate. You'll hear from undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia, old-timers watching their city change in Hazleton and a diversity of other voices from around the state. Dig deeper on this issue and this episode with the reporter behind the podcast, WPSU's own Eleanor Klibanoff. Urban Ideas Worth Stealing Conference Wednesday, May 10, 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. The National Civil War Museum 1 Lincoln Circle Harrisburg, PA Join Keystone Crossroads at the second annual Urban Ideas Worth Stealing conference. The day-long conference includes breakfast and lunch, a networking cocktail hour, and admission to the museum's galleries and exhibits. People with all levels of knowledge about urban issues are encouraged to attend. crossroads.newsworks.org/keystone-crossroads MAYLISTINGS10

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