Tag Archives: Barack Obama

Many Rivers to Cross

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Marcus

Watch The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross at 7 p.m. starting Tuesday, Oct. 22 on Wisconsin Public Television. Five centuries of history and change covered in just six hours… better not miss an episode. It’s hard to believe so … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged African-American, Barack Obama, Documentary, Henry Louis Gates Jr, History, PBS, Program, public television, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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PROGRAMMING UPDATE: PBS NewsHour Coverage of President Obama’s Address Tuesday Night

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Erik

Wisconsin Public Television will carry special PBS NewsHour coverage of President Obama’s address to the nation tonight at 8 p.m. You can read more about the President’s ongoing work around the conflict in Syria in this online NewsHour report and … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged American Masters, Barack Obama, Billie Jean King, PBS, PBS Newshour, president obama, Program, public television, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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Exclusive Interviews With President Obama and Syrian President Assad on WPT

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Erik

President Obama on NewsHour at 6 p.m. President Assad with Charlie Rose at 9 p.m. As the debate continues over the potential for United States military action in Syria, Wisconsin Public Television will broadcast two new PBS interviews with President … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged Barack Obama, Bashar al-Assad, Charlie Rose, Gwen Ifill, interview, News, News and Public Affairs, PBS, PBS Newshour, President Assad, president obama, Program, public television, Syria, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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A Look Ahead With WPT’s Director of Programming

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Garry Denny, Director of Programming

Read up on this month’s “don’t miss” programs selected by Director of Programming, Garry Denny. You can find all the programs listed below and more on the WPT Schedule. DCI Banks Every October I pack a small bag and take a … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged Barack Obama, DCI Banks, Frontline, Garry Denny, Independent Lens, Lindbergh, Neil Berkeley, NOVA

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Before you make a choice, watch “The Choice”

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Erik

Watch Frontline: The Choice at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 on Wisconsin Public Television. Have you seen any political advertisements lately? Living in a swing state during a presidential election year is certainly a test for folks who don’t like … Continue reading →