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  • The music that's shaped America

    The music that's shaped America
    2026/07/30
    Music has long been one of America's most influential cultural exports. In this episode of "In Pursuit of Happiness," Judy Woodruff talks with music historian Ted Gioia and journalist Sidney Madden about the Black and Indigenous roots of American music, the power of protest songs and how music continues to shape our understanding of who we are. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    46 分
  • How music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning

    How music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning
    2026/07/30
    Music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning, reflecting our triumphs, struggles and the many cultures and traditions that have shaped the country. On her "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with music historian Ted Gioia and music journalist Sidney Madden to explore how American music became a powerful expression of who we are. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 分
  • Local arts groups that shape community culture face financial pressure

    Local arts groups that shape community culture face financial pressure
    2026/07/31
    Larger theater companies, venues and museums typically get more attention. But in cities and rural areas, it's smaller arts organizations that are closest to and address the needs of their communities. Now, many are struggling as they face economic pressures. Jeffrey Brown reports for our Art in Action series, which explores the intersection of art and democracy as part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 分
  • The science behind using the arts to combat loneliness and social isolation

    The science behind using the arts to combat loneliness and social isolation
    2026/08/04
    A new program in Charlotte, North Carolina, is using the arts to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Paul Solman reports on prescriptions for art instead of medicine for our series at the intersection of art and health, part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    8 分
  • Exhibition reveals how summers by the sea shaped three great American painters

    Exhibition reveals how summers by the sea shaped three great American painters
    2026/08/06
    Throughout art history, artist circles have been fundamental to the evolution of the craft. A new exhibition in New England reveals how an artist triangle, three painters who would go down as 20th-century greats, shaped the course of their own careers while on summer retreats. Correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes us to Cape Ann for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 分
  • How pop culture and social media are changing how people talk

    How pop culture and social media are changing how people talk
    2026/08/10
    Judy Woodruff has been speaking to a host of experts about the country's 250th anniversary for her "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast. That includes conversations about the roles satire, national parks and music have played in our history. The latest episode looks at how American English evolved. As it turns out, there's one word that reveals a lot about the way we speak. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    3 分
  • The art of the obit

    The art of the obit
    2026/08/12
    Sam Roberts has written 1,600 obituaries in his decadeslong career as a reporter for The New York Times. In this episode of "Settle In," he speaks to Geoff Bennett about his new book, "Are They Dead Yet?" and what he's learned about life. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    32 分
  • Andrew Bird takes eclectic compositions to symphony stages

    Andrew Bird takes eclectic compositions to symphony stages
    2026/08/12
    From playing classical masterpieces and jazz standards on his violin to singing folk and rock, Andrew Bird continues to cross over music and performance genres. Special correspondent Mike Cerre caught up with Bird performing with the San Francisco Symphony for the 20th anniversary of his breakout album. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 分