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June 2016 WHRO-TV Highlights Questions for President Obama: A PBS NewsHour Special Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m. PBS NEWSHOUR co-anchor and managing editor Gwen Ifill will sit down for an exclusive interview with President Obama in Elkhart, Indiana, followed by a town hall conversation with an audience of local residents. Genius by Stephen Hawking “What Are We?/Where Are We?” Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 9:00-11:00 p.m. “What Are We?” Join Stephen Hawking as he challenges three ordinary people to find out what we really are. Self-assembling machines, light-up bacteria and the world’s first physical demonstration of evolution in action conspire to revolutionize their view of life. “Where Are We?” Join renowned scientist Stephen Hawking as he challenges three ordinary people to think like a genius. Can they measure the earth, the solar system and even the universe — and find our true place in the cosmos? A Chef’s Life “Tomatoes....You Say Heirloom, I Say Old Timey” Thursday, June 2, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m. Mary Vaughn shows Chef Vivian the old-timey way to can tomatoes. Vivian prepares for a Southern Foodways Alliance luncheon at the restaurant where food enthusiasts from around the country are coming to study BBQ, and Vivian plans to serve them the "ultimate tomato sandwich." Reel South “Cotton Road” Thursday, June 2, 2016, 9:30-10:30 p.m.

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June 2016 WHRO-TV Highlights Questions for President Obama: A PBS NewsHour Special Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

PBS NEWSHOUR co-anchor and managing editor Gwen Ifill will sit down for an exclusive interview with President Obama in Elkhart, Indiana, followed by a town hall conversation with an audience of local residents. Genius by Stephen Hawking “What Are We?/Where Are We?” Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 9:00-11:00 p.m.

“What Are We?” Join Stephen Hawking as he challenges three ordinary people to find out what we really are. Self-assembling machines, light-up bacteria and the world’s first physical demonstration of evolution in action conspire to revolutionize their view of life. “Where Are We?” Join renowned scientist Stephen Hawking as he challenges three ordinary people to think like a genius. Can they measure the earth, the solar system and even the universe — and find our true place in the cosmos? A Chef’s Life “Tomatoes....You Say Heirloom, I Say Old Timey” Thursday, June 2, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m.

Mary Vaughn shows Chef Vivian the old-timey way to can tomatoes. Vivian prepares for a Southern Foodways Alliance luncheon at the restaurant where food enthusiasts from around the country are coming to study BBQ, and Vivian plans to serve them the "ultimate tomato sandwich." Reel South “Cotton Road” Thursday, June 2, 2016, 9:30-10:30 p.m.

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Americans consume nearly 20 billion items of clothing each year, yet few of us know how our clothes are made, much less who produces them. COTTON ROAD follows the cotton commodity from South Carolina farms to Chinese factories, illuminating the people and processes behind a global supply chain. GlobeTrekker “West Texas” Thursday, June 2, 2016, 10:30-11:30 p.m.

Zay Harding starts his journey in Austin, where he explores everything from rattlesnake hotdogs to bingo with chickens. He then heads south to San Antonio for a visit to the Alamo. Following a night in the most haunted hotel in Texas, Zay travels to the border city of El Paso. After meeting the locals, he treks into the surrounding desert to travel along the old Butterfield trail. Traveling in a 1960s Mustang, Zay embarks on a road trip along Route 66 where he takes in the stunning Palo Duro Canyon, competes in Amarillo's steak-eating challenge and concludes his trip in Glenrio, the mysterious ghost town that borders New Mexico. Carol Burnett’s Favorite Sketches Friday, June 3, 2016, 9:00-10:30 p.m.

Join Carol Burnett for her personally selected favorite moments from her long-running comedy series, including sketches from the first five years of the show not seen in decades. Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 Live Saturday, June 4, 2016, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 Live is captured in high definition, and recorded in surround sound over two evenings in December 2014 at the Orpheum Theater in

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Omaha, Nebraska, the hometown of Mannheim Steamroller. The program features songs from their ever-popular Mannheim Steamroller Christmas annual tour: the iconic "Deck the Halls" arrangement by Chip Davis, "God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen", "Silent Night", and a special performance of "Greensleeves" featuring Elyse Davis, the daughter of Chip Davis. New performances of composer / producer Chip Davis' early career "Fresh Aire" series include "Toccata" and Four Rows of Jacks". Jackie Robinson Sunday, June 5, 2016, 3:00-8:00 p.m.

Examine the life and times of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, who in 1947 lifted a nation and an entire race on his shoulders when he crossed baseball’s color line. Ken Burns reveals fascinating stories about the legend’s life on and off the field. Celtic Thunder Legacy Sunday, June 5, 2016, 8:00-10:00 p.m.

Since its inception in August 2007 Celtic Thunder has wowed audiences the world over with their crisp vocal harmonies and powerful ensemble numbers. They bring Celtic Thunder twist to an eclectic mix of songs while introducing music from their homeland and traversing with ease the genres of folk, traditional Irish, adult contemporary, rock and classical crossover. Antiques Roadshow “Omaha, Hour Three” Monday, June 6, 2016, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Travel to Omaha to see fantastic pieces of history, like a Humphreys' homeopathic medicine cabinet, a 1939 Gregoire Boonzaier "View of Cape Town" oil painting and a mid-19th-century Mormon book archive. Which treasure is the top find of the hour? Eyes on the Prize: Then and Now Monday, June 6, 2016, 9:30-10:30 p.m.

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Re-examine the groundbreaking series from the filmmakers’ perspective and the viewpoint of civil rights activists. The special explores how far we’ve come, how far we have to go, the meaning of the ongoing struggle and next steps towards equality. Genealogy Roadshow, Season 3 “Our Favorite Stories” Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Join genealogists Joshua Taylor, Kenyatta Berry and Mary Tedesco, who revisit their favorite stories from previous seasons, and three memorable guests who return to share what has happened since their appearances. Janis Joplin: American Masters Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 9:00-11:30 p.m.

Observe Janis Joplin’s life through intimate letters and rare footage in the first in-depth celebration of the iconic rock singer. Director Amy Berg presents a portrait of a complicated, driven, often beleaguered artist. Chan Marshall narrates. Potomac by Air: Our Nation’s River Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

POTOMAC BY AIR: OUR NATION'S RIVER explores the nation's history through an aerial trip along the striking curves of the Potomac River, accompanied by an uplifting musical soundtrack and pleasing narration that describes natural historical and cultural points of interest along the way. Beginning in West Virginia, the fly over pledge event captures

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the flow of the Potomac River as it rapidly descends through the Appalachian Mountains into the Piedmont region of Maryland, then proceeds south past the Great Falls into the nation's capital, before ending in the Chesapeake Bay. The program provides viewers with a scenic journey of the river's natural and man-made history along with America's remarkable collection of monuments and memorials-from the Washington Monument to the White House and more. Stunning, low-altitude high-definition footage of the river is complemented by day and evening shots of the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and other landmarks. Great Performances “Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration” Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 9:30-11:30 p.m.

Celebrate Joan Baez’ birthday with guests David Bromberg, Jackson Browne, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Judy Collins, David Crosby, Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls, Damien Rice, Mavis Staples, Nano Stern, Richard Thompson and Paul Simon. Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular Thursday, June 9, 2016, 8:00-10:00 p.m.

Celebrate legends of the 60s and 70s brought together in a once-in-a-lifetime concert: Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ben E. King and the Drifters, Dionne Warwick, the Isley Brothers, Percy Sledge, Little Anthony & the Imperials and more greats. The Beach Boys Good Timin' - Live In Concert Knebworth, England 1980 Thursday, June 9, 2016, 10:00-11:30 p.m.

THE BEACH BOYS GOOD TIMIN' - LIVE IN CONCERT KNEBWORTH, ENGLAND 1980 captures the last time the original Beach Boys - Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Alan Jardine - appeared together on stage. The program features nearly all of the band's classics, including "Fun, Fun, Fun," "Help Me Rhonda," "I Get Around," "Barbara Ann," "Surfin' USA," "California Girls" and "Good Vibrations."

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Bailamos! Friday, June 10, 2016, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Filmed in March 2016 at the historic Empire Theatre in Ontario, Canada, BAILAMOS! IN CONCERT showcases the vocal talents of three charming, up-and-coming artists: Marc Devigne, Antonio Larosa and Michael Murphy. The debonair trio delivers a high-energy performance filled with the Latin rhythms and sounds viewers know and love. Featured songs include "Hot Hot Hot," "Bamboleo," "La Bamba," "Caruso," "Hero," "Bailamos," "La Vida Loca," "Volare" and many more. Josh Groban: Stages Live Saturday, June 11, 2013, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Join the world-renowned performer to explore classic songs from the Broadway songbook. Fans of all ages will want to sing along to famous tunes including “All I Ask of You,” “Bring Him Home,” “Anthem,” “Pure Imagination,” “Try to Remember” and more. Antiques Roadshow “Kansas City” (Hour Two) Monday, June 13, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Highlights include a beauty book by Madam C.J. Walker, the first American female millionaire; 1861 E.G. Wright silver cornet played by the owner’s great-grandfather; 1920 Julian Onderdonk painting gifted to the owner’s mother. POV “The Genius of Marian” Monday, June 13, 2016, 10:00-11:30 p.m.

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This film is an emotionally complex story about one family's struggle to come to terms with Alzheimer's disease. After Pam White is diagnosed at age 61 with early-onset Alzheimer's, life begins to change, slowly but irrevocably, for Pam and everyone around her. Her husband grapples with his role as it evolves from primary partner to primary caregiver. Pam's adult children find ways to show their love and support while mourning the gradual loss of their mother. Her eldest son, Banker, records their conversations, allowing Pam to share memories of childhood and of her mother, the renowned painter Marian Williams Steele, who had Alzheimer's herself and died in 2001. Genealogy Roadshow, Season 3 “Boston” Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Join genealogists at iconic Faneuil Hall to solve mysteries related to the Salem Witch Trials, orphan trains, the Great Boston Fire of 1872 and the small pox epidemic, and research a link to the founders of Boston. The Draft Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

The question of who serves in the U.S. military has shaped strategy and foreign policy. Forced service has torn the nation apart — and sometimes united Americans in a common purpose. Hear how a single, controversial issue continues to define America. Frontline “Gunned Down” Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

See how the NRA uses unrivaled political power to stop gun regulation in America. Through firsthand accounts of school killings and the shooting of Gabby Giffords, examine why, despite the national trauma over gun violence, Washington hasn’t acted.

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The Best of Big Blue Live Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Join scientists, animal behaviorists and other experts in Monterey Bay, California, to view its once endangered, now thriving, ecosystem, where nature’s most charismatic marine creatures gather to feed on an abundance of food. Nova “Deadliest Earthquake” Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Travel along the planet’s tectonic fault lines for an exclusive look at the most catastrophic earthquakes from around the globe, and join scientists as they hunt for clues to predicting when these deadly disasters will strike. A Chef’s Life “The World is Your Oyster” Thursday, June 16, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m.

Vivian goes to Cedar Island to explore the new culture of farm-raised oysters in the Southeast. She and Ben share plans of opening an oyster bar across the street from Chef & the Farmer in hopes it will be a place that adds character and variety to the tiny town's "dining scene." Vivian and her dad orchestrate their family's first-ever oyster roast and are blown away by how much everyone enjoys it. Reel South “Can’t Stop the Water” Thursday, June 16, 2016, 9:30-10:00 p.m.

Can't Stop the Water is an intimate portrait of a community persevering in the face of an uncertain future. At what point will they finally be forced off their

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sacred land? And at what point will other coastal communities realize that they are the next to be washed away? GlobeTrekker “Eastern Canada” Thursday, June 16, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Zoe D'Amato begins her travels in Newfoundland and Labrador, then heads to the maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. She makes her way to Quebec to soak in its old-world, European culture and concludes her trip in Ontario, where she experiences the dizzying heights of Toronto's CN Tower and the thundering magnificence of Niagara Falls. American Masters “Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself” Friday, June 17, 2016, 9:00-10:30 p.m. Journey through the tall-tale life of participatory journalist George Plimpton: The Paris Review co-founder, amateur sportsman and actor. The film shares his experiences using Plimpton’s own narration, interviews and previously unseen material. Austin City Limits “The Avett Brothers” Saturday, June 18, 2016, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

ACL showcases modern Americana with the Avett Brothers and Nickel Creek. The Avett Brothers perform tunes from their LP Magpie and the Dandelion, while Nickel Creek highlights their comeback album, A Dotted Line. Lead Balloon “Rubbish” Saturday, June 18, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m.

Rick Spleen is a disillusioned stand-up comedian and writer whose career has not gone the way he had planned. Hosting corporate events, appearing on second-rate daytime chat shows and fronting cheap sell-through DVDs was not what he dreamed of as a young man. Worse still, he's stuck with a lousy stage name that he chose 20 years ago.

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Rick and Mel are invited to the christening of a very ugly baby. Meanwhile, Rick fronts a TV recycling campaign that backfires badly. When it looks as though he's going to be accused in the tabloids of smoking cannabis, Rick asks Mel to pretend she has MS. Keeping Up Appearances, Series 1, Episode 1 Saturday, June 18, 2016, 9:30-10:00 p.m.

Hyacinth Bucket (she pronounces it 'bouquet') will go to manic lengths to ensure that even the most routine of daily events is just so, much to the chagrin of husband Richard and neighbor Liz. Vicious Special Sunday, June 19, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Chart a year in the life of Freddie (Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi) as they enjoy their inheritance and a birthday. Violet (Frances de la Tour) moves on from her divorce and Ash (Iwan Rheon) arrives with news. Endeavour Season 3 on Masterpiece Sundays, June 19-July 10, 2016, 9:00-10:30 p.m. Shaun Evans returns for a third season as the young Endeavour Morse. In four new films, Endeavour must deal with the aftermath of the events that left him in prison and his senior officer, DI Thursday (Roger Allam), with a life-threatening injury. Endeavour Season 3 on Masterpiece “Ride” Sunday, June 19, 2016, 9:00-10:30 p.m.

A fair turns sinister when young Jeannie Hearne is found brutally murdered. Morse isn’t part of the investigation; he’s suspended from duty, pending an inquiry. When Jeannie’s body turns up near his doorstep, he begins his own covert investigation.

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The Tunnel Sundays, June 19-August 21, 2016, 10:30-11:30 p.m. When a French politician’s body is found on the border between the UK and France, detectives Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) and Elise Wassermann (Clémence Poésy) investigate on behalf of their respective countries. The Tunnel Episode 1 Sunday, June 19, 2016, 10:30-11:30 p.m.

Inside the Channel Tunnel, on the borderline between Britain and France, the body of a woman is discovered. As the corpse is lifted, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary murder. A thrilling and complex cross-Channel investigation ensues. Antiques Roadshow “Vintage Tucson” Monday, June 20, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Discover how values from a 2001 trip to Tucson hold up in today’s market. Highlights include a revisit of the touching fan-favorite Navajo Ute First Phase blanket appraisal. What is the shocking updated value for this family heirloom? Independent Lens “Trapped” Monday, June 20, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Go inside the contentious issue of abortion rights through the story of health care providers and others in Texas, Mississippi and Alabama who are fighting against controversial new TRAP laws that are closing clinics. Genealogy Roadshow, Season 3 “Providence” Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

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Join genealogists at the Providence Public Library to research stories about Holocaust survivors; a guest’s African-American relative who served in WWI; a man’s Amish ties; a woman’s roots in the whaling industry; and a Rhode Island macaroni company. The Greeks Tuesdays, June 21-July 5, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m. Explore Greek history with archaeologists and historians, actors and athletes, scientists and artists who are launching groundbreaking new explorations of the Greeks’ journey across time. The Greek story is our story. The Greeks “Cavemen to Kings” Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Uncover the first draft of Western civilization, which, though it met a spectacular end, laid the groundwork for the revolution in human thought that was to come. Frontline “Being Mortal” Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Explore the relationships between doctors and patients nearing the end of life. See how many doctors—including surgeon Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal—struggle to talk honestly and openly with their dying patients. The Great Polar Bear Feast Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

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Investigate the problems facing a unique population of polar bears due to climate change. At the heart is an extraordinary event — the annual gathering of up to 80 polar bears on Barter Island in the Arctic Ocean each September. Nova “Nazi Attack on America” Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Dive down to the sea floor with renowned ocean-explorer Bob Ballard to investigate the wreckage of the Nazi U-boat, U-166. Discover what the sunken relics reveal about a secret Nazi attack on America that claimed thousands of lives. A Chef’s Life “Muscadine Time” Thursday, June 23, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m.

Ben, Vivian and the twins pick muscadine grapes at a small local vineyard while learning the history of this native grape. Vivian visits Mike and Gator, her grape suppliers, and makes homemade wine. Back at the restaurant, Vivian makes a pizza with mulled muscadines, and Ben tests this new creation during their first stressful pizza night in the wine shop. Reel South “Counter Histories: Rock Hill” Thursday, June 23, 2016, 9:30-10:00 p.m.

In 1961 nine college men decided they were ready to go to jail to fight segregation laws and inequality in Rock Hill, SC. Their sit-in at the local whites only lunch counter changed the course of the civil rights movement by introducing a new strategy. Counter Histories: Rock Hill explores the untold story of the "Friendship 9", and the human capacity to find courage, take action, and inspire change. GlobeTrekker “Tough Trains: India's Independence Railroads” Thursday, June 23, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

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In this episode of Tough Trains, Zay Harding takes on an epic journey across one of the world's biggest railway networks. These railways were built during the 19th century by the British to move troops and raw materials across the land, and ultimately played a role in the independence of the country a century later. The railway tracks are some of the oldest and longest you'll find anywhere in the world, and train travel doesn't get any tougher than this in a country with a population of over 1.2 billion. Indian Railways operations cover 29 states and seven union territories. It's now the world's fourth largest railway network, comprising 71,000 miles of track over a route of 40,000 miles. Jimi Hendrix: American Masters Friday, June 24, 9:00-11:00 p.m.

Experience the pioneering guitarist Jimi Hendrix’s life and music through never-before-seen performance footage, archival interviews, photographs and family letters. The film features new interviews with Hendrix family members, band mates, Paul McCartney and others. Austin City Limits “Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds” Saturday, June 25, 2016, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Noir rock hits ACL with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. The Australian group’s set ranges across their 30-year career, from their first album to their latest, Push the Sky Away. Lead Balloon “Wayne” Saturday, June 25, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m.

Rick has to write the links for a You've Been Framed type DVD. Meanwhile he decides to replenish his cutlery drawer by stealing teaspoons from Michael's cafe

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- but Michael exacts an expensive revenge. Rick is suffering from insomnia thanks to Wayne the paper-boy who is very punctual, very noisy and has a brain the size of a walnut. Keeping Up Appearances, Series 1, Episode 2 Saturday, June 25, 2016, 9:30-10:00 p.m.

Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous fashion, she has organized the event down to the last lump of sugar. But things go awry. Dancing on the Edge Sundays, June 26-August 14, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Follow a drama about a black jazz band’s experiences in London in the 1930s. Composed of talented musicians, the band achieves success and secures record deals. But tragedy strikes, setting off a chain of events that threatens the band’s survival. Dancing on the Edge Episode 1 Sunday, June 26, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Chart the Louis Lester Band’s ascent, with Stanley’s help, from a downbeat jazz cellar to the Imperial Hotel and a party attended by an admiring prince and a moneyed American. Later, Louis helps smuggle an injured woman out of a hotel room. Endeavour Season 3 on Masterpiece “Arcadia” Sunday, June 26, 2016, 9:00-10:30 p.m.

The death of an artist in a house-fire leaves Oxford police baffled. Then, when a young housewife dies seemingly of a mysterious “tummy bug” that has sickened half the police force, Morse’s investigation leads him to an inner-city supermarket. The Tunnel Episode 2 Sunday, June 26, 2016, 10:30-11:30 p.m.

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The killer claims to highlight the ills of contemporary European society as his second “truth” unfolds. An enigmatic hosteller crosses the paths of Karl and Elise once more. Are they any closer to an answer? Antiques Roadshow “Vintage New York” Monday, June 27, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Uncover how appraisals from 15 years ago have changed. Highlights include an Émile Gallé faience cat circa 1890, a 1968 Robert F. Kennedy letter, and a Philadelphia candlestand, ca. 1765. Which find doubled in value? POV “The Look of Silence” Monday, June 27, 2016, 10:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Watch this Oscar®-nominated film, winner of more than 50 awards, in which an optometrist identifies the men who killed his brother in the 1965 Indonesian genocide. He confronts them while testing their eyes and demands they accept responsibility. Genealogy Roadshow, Season 3 “Los Angeles” Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Examine a family’s connection to the legendary Hollywood pharmacy, Schwabb’s; a link to one of the first African-American college graduates; a family tree wrapped in a genealogical web that has captivated the Roadshow team for years; and more. The Greeks “The Good Strife” Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

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Watch as ancient Greeks strive for excellence, strife proves to be an inescapable certainty—and it’s not long before the rising civilization and all that it promises will face its gravest tests. Frontline “Policing the Police” Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m. Step inside the Newark Police Department — one of many troubled forces ordered to reform. Writer and historian Jelani Cobb examines allegations of police abuses and the challenge of fixing a broken relationship with the community. SuperNature – Wild Flyers Wednesdays, June 29-July 13, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Explore the wonder and science of one of nature’s greatest innovations — the power of flight. Cutting-edge camera technology and computer-generated graphics help explain airborne animals’ remarkable powers and how they work. SuperNature – Wild Flyers “Defying Gravity” Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Explore the basic principles of flight to see how animals become airborne in the first place. From leapers to gliders and those that effortlessly fly for hours, each creature has special techniques. But all must overcome a powerful force — gravity. Nova “Making North America: Origins” Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

See the epic three-billion-year story of how our continent came to be. From palm trees that once flourished in Alaska to huge eruptions that nearly tore the Midwest in two, discover how forces of almost unimaginable power gave birth to North America. 9 Months that Made You Wednesdays, June 29-July 13, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

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Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. Follow the gestation process, the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. 9 Months that Made You “The First 8 Weeks” Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Follow the story of how, from a fertilized egg, you took on human form in the womb. Chart the metamorphosis from the various embryonic forms you once took on until the moment around 12 weeks when you became unmistakably human. A Chef’s Life “A Road Trip for Rice” Thursday, June 30, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m.

Vivian travels to Columbia, South Carolina, to meet with Glenn Roberts of Anson Mills and learns about Carolina heirloom rice growing in fields on the Savannah River. Glenn explains Anson Mills' efforts to save heirloom grains and discusses the importance of ingredient biodiversity. Glenn's passion inspires Vivian to host a "rice dinner" at Chef & the Farmer, where each course centers around this grain. Scarlett, Vivian's mom, schools her daughter on how to make the chicken and rice she grew up eating. Reel South “Bending Sticks” Thursday, June 30, 2016, 9:30-10:30 p.m.

Celebrates the 25-year career of internationally renowned environmental artist Patrick Dougherty, who has created hundreds of monumental, site-specific sculptures out of nothing more than saplings. The film follows the artist and his collaborators during a year of stick work and reveals Dougherty's process, personal story and inspirations. A film by Penelope Maunsell and Kenny Dalsheimer. GlobeTrekker “Road Trip: Patagonia” Thursday, June 30, 2016, 10:30-11:30 p.m.

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Zay Harding takes a journey along Ruta 40 by climbing Volcan Lanin, the highest peak in the area. Traveling down the Seven Lakes Drive, he passes through the Lake District in San Carlos de Bariloche, heads next to the former hippie colony of El Bolson, boards the La Trochita steam train, searches for Butch Cassidy's hideout in Cholila and drives on to Trevelin, a town founded by Welsh immigrants that maintains that culture. Zay then makes the long trek to Cueva de las Manos to admire its incredible rock art, reaches El Chalten for the spectacular view of Mount Fitz Roy before the final leg that takes him to the Cabo Virgenes lighthouse, the last stop on Ruta 40.