Highlights Archive

PBS Climate Innovation Virtual Town Hall On-Demand

Watch the On-Demand Archive of Great Lakes Now for a PBS Climate Virtual Town Hall focused on climate solutions, resilience and innovation.

The event showcased excerpts from the documentary, “Ted Explores: A New Climate Vision,” and talk with researchers, journalists and other experts at the frontlines of addressing the challenges of a changing climate with rigor and imagination.

PBS Climate Innovation Virtual Town Hall: Presented by Great Lakes Now Featuring “TED Explores: A New Climate Vision”
The Event Was Held: Tuesday, February 13 at 7 p.m.

Watch The Program On-Demand

Featured guests include:

David Biello, TED’s lead science curator and the author of “The Unnatural World: The Race to Remake Civilization in Earth’s Newest Age.”
Henk Ovink, Executive Director of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water, Senior Fellow at the World Resources Institute, and recent past UN Special Envoy for Water.
Chelsea Schelly, Professor of Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences and Director of Research at the Center for Innovation in Sustainability & Resilience at Michigan Technological University.
Curt Wolf, University of Michigan’s Director of Urban Collaboratory and co-lead on a multi-partner project called the Michigan Center for Freshwater Innovation.
Ann Baughman, Associate Director for Freshwater Future. Ann manages the climate program–helping communities build resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Valoree Gagnon, Director of University-Indigenous Community Partnerships at the Great Lakes Research Center at Michigan Technological University.
Justin Bibb, Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, and Chair of Climate Mayors. Mayor Bibb is a strong advocate for elevating local climate leadership and priorities.

The event will be moderated by J. Carl Ganter, award-winning photojournalist, reporter, and co-founder and director of Circle of Blue.

Frontline: Democracy on Trial • WXXI-TV

The roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump stemming from his 2020 election loss.

This March, former President Donald Trump is scheduled to begin standing trial on federal conspiracy and obstruction charges, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S., in connection with efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. What are the roots of the federal criminal case against Trump, who is now the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and who says the charges against him are politically motivated? How did the country arrive at this fraught and historic moment: A U.S. president charged with trying to subvert democracy while in office? How has Trump challenged the case? And what are the stakes?

Frontline investigates these questions in Democracy on Trial, a 2.5-hour documentary special that offers television’s most comprehensive look at what led to Trump’s upcoming federal trial. Gripping and illuminating, the newest film from Frontline’s award-winning political team, Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser and Vanessa Fica, traces the road to this unprecedented moment, and examines the implications of the historic criminal case unfolding in the midst of a presidential election year.

Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein “Golden Gate Bridge” • WXXI-TV

Explore the story behind this engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit.

Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein “Golden Gate Bridge” airs Sunday, January 28 at 5 p.m. on WXXI-TV

The Golden Gate bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit. Explore if America can continue to execute bold and ambitious infrastructure projects in the 21st century.

Photo: Golden Gate Bridge • Credit: Show of Force

CREATE Showcase: Q&A with Pati’s Mexican Table • WXXI-CREATE

Escape to Mexico on a culinary journey and discover recipes for your next culinary adventure.

CREATE Showcase: Q&A with Pati’s Mexican Table airs Saturday, January 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, January 28 from 12 to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Chef, author and award-winning host Pati Jinich embarks upon exciting and entertaining journeys, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico’s rich history and culture.

Photo: Pati Jinich • Provided by APT

Inside Our Autistic Minds, Pt. 2 • WXXI-TV

Chris Packham helps autistic people illustrate how their minds work, helping them connect with their friends and family in a new, more authentic way.

Inside Our Autistic Minds, a two-part docuseries, concludes Monday, January 29 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV

Since sharing his own autism diagnosis with the world, naturalist and presenter Chris Packham has been flooded with letters and emails from other autistic people, frustrated that their friends, families and co-workers don’t understand them. By teaming up with top film-makers, graphic designers, animators and musicians, Chris helps a group of autistic people create short films to reveal to their family and friends how they’re truly feeling inside – what’s really going on in their autistic minds.

This program is presented as part of Move to Include™, WXXI and The Golisano Foundation’s national initiative that uses the power of public media to promote inclusion.

Photo: Naturalist and presenter Chris Packham • Credit: BBC

Connections with Evan Dawson • WXXI News • Weekdays 12-2pm

Evan Dawson talks about what matters to you!

Connections with Evan Dawson airs weekdays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on WXXI News.

Evan Dawson talks about what matters to you on Connections, every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Be part of the program with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255), email, Facebook or Twitter.

Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Find out what’s coming up and to listen to past shows.

Photo: Evan Dawson • Provided by WXXI

Gateways Radio • WXXI-Classical • Tuesdays at 8pm

The annual Gateways Music Festival presents a brand new 13-week series of programs highlighting music from its festivals and other musicians of African descent.

Gateways Radio airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on WXXI Classical.

The Gateways Music Festival Orchestra is a 125+ member ensemble of musicians of African descent under the leadership of conductor Anthony Parnther. The Orchestra made its stunning Carnegie Hall debut on April 24, 2022 as the first all-Black orchestra to be presented by the famed venue.

Gateways Radio features exceptional compositions and exquisite performances, celebrating the Gateways Music Festival’s mission of connecting and supporting classical musicians of African descent and serving as a source of inspiration, enlightenment, and engagement for communities—especially communities underrepresented in classical music. Garrett McQueen hosts.

To learn more about the series and the episodes, visit WXXIClassical.org.

A Wider World • WXXI-TV

A trusted source of information for individuals, their families, and loved ones with disabilities.

A Wider World airs Saturday, January 27 at 9:30 a.m. on WXXI-TV.

This series focuses on inspirational tales, stigma busting, cutting edge treatment options and assisting technology, veterans issues, sports, and other stories that celebrate the resilience of the human spirit and the abilities of all. In this episode, we learn about the importance of wearing a helmet when participating in winter sports.

This children’s program is presented as part of Dialogue on Disability, a partnership between WXXI and Al Sigl Community of Agencies – in conjunction with the Herman and Margaret Schwartz Community Series. Dialogue on Disability is supported by the Fred L. Emerson Foundation with additional support from The Golisano Foundation. The weeklong initiative runs January 22 through January 28, 2024.

WXXI and Al Sigl have been hosting Dialogue on Disability since 2005. In 2014, with the support of businessman and philanthropist Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation, Move to Include™ was formed. This initiative enables WXXI to present and develop programming that promotes inclusion year round.