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  • A comedian’s Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes

    A comedian’s Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes
    2025/06/19
    Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch has built a career blending sharp humor with emotional honesty. Her recent special, "Dad Jokes," explores her childhood with a largely absent father, culminating in a road trip to reunite with him after 20 years. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 分
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on caring for LGBTQ+ seniors

    A Brief But Spectacular take on caring for LGBTQ+ seniors
    2025/06/16
    Older LGBTQ adults face a number of challenges, especially when it comes to finding housing and care. SAGE, a national advocacy leader in this space, created a system of training programs for care providers. H.O.M.E. housing director Nikki Moustafa and SAGEcare trainer Britta Larson highlight how the training has improved their abilities to support residents. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 分
  • Sarah Silverman’s Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye

    Sarah Silverman’s Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye
    2025/06/09
    Sarah Silverman is known as one of the sharpest, most fearless voices in comedy, pushing the art form in new directions. In her new Netflix special, "Postmortem," she talks about losing her father and stepmother just weeks apart. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 分
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on big talk

    A Brief But Spectacular take on big talk
    2025/06/02
    Kalina Silverman is a storyteller who's transforming how we connect with each other. Her "Big Talk" project turns simple conversations into profound exchanges and has reached millions. Recently, Silverman turned her attention to documenting the stories of California wildfire survivors, helping raise millions in relief. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on big talk. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 分
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on building a birthright to capital

    A Brief But Spectacular take on building a birthright to capital
    2025/05/15
    Darrick Hamilton is an economic scholar and director of the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy. Growing up in Brooklyn, he witnessed firsthand how economic circumstances shaped communities, inspiring his groundbreaking work on "Baby Bonds," government-funded savings accounts provided to children at birth. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on building a birthright to capital. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 分
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on building a brighter future

    A Brief But Spectacular take on building a brighter future
    2025/05/08
    Our Brief But Spectacular is shining a light on three aspiring builders from a hands-on vocational construction program in Salinas, California. Many of the students there are pushing past significant personal obstacles as they learn to frame walls, pour foundations and design homes with sustainability in mind. They share their Brief But Spectacular take on building a brighter future. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 分
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on motherhood as a master’s in soft skills

    A Brief But Spectacular take on motherhood as a master’s in soft skills
    2025/04/28
    When Riccarda Zezza returned from maternity leave to discover her role had vanished, she transformed a career setback into a powerful new opportunity. Her experience inspired her to found a company redefining how parents and employers approach life transitions. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on motherhood as a master's in soft skills. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 分
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on family

    A Brief But Spectacular take on family
    2025/04/18
    Maggie Doyne's decision to postpone college and work with refugees in India transformed her life and the lives of many others. Her story has been captured through the lens of filmmaker and partner Jeremy Power Regimbal. Maggie and Jeremy give us their Brief But Spectacular take on family. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 分