Episodios

  • A Brief But Spectacular take on embracing disability pride

    A Brief But Spectacular take on embracing disability pride
    Sep 11 2025
    Tiffany Yu is the founder of Diversability and author of "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto." After a childhood accident left her with a permanent disability, Yu dedicated her life to creating communities where people with disabilities of every kind can be seen, supported and celebrated. She gives her Brief But Spectacular take on embracing disability pride. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    3 m
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection

    A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection
    Aug 26 2025
    Matthew Rantanen grew up in Washington State, near Nez Perce, Coeur d’Alene, Colville and Spokane communities — an experience that shaped his decades-long work expanding broadband in Indian Country. Rantanen has been a leading ally in tribal digital equity and shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    3 m
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on revolutionizing women’s health care

    A Brief But Spectacular take on revolutionizing women’s health care
    Aug 11 2025
    After struggling to find doctors who properly treated her own menopause symptoms, Joanna Strober created Midi Health, a virtual clinic designed for the millions of women navigating this significant life transition. She gives her Brief But Spectacular take on revolutionizing women's health care. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    3 m
  • The Dog Lady’s Brief But Spectacular take on rethinking rescue

    The Dog Lady’s Brief But Spectacular take on rethinking rescue
    Jul 30 2025
    Lori Weise is a longtime activist affectionately known as the “Dog Lady.” As the founder of a downtown Los Angeles dog rescue, she's dedicated to helping the unhoused stay united with their pets. She has a Brief But Spectacular take on rethinking rescue. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    4 m
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on agrivoltaics

    A Brief But Spectacular take on agrivoltaics
    Jul 15 2025
    Byron Kominek returned to his family's Colorado farm with a bold idea: grow crops and harvest solar energy. At Jack’s Solar Garden, Byron has transformed hay fields into a thriving hub, demonstrating how farming and clean energy can grow side by side. He gives us his Brief But Spectacular take on agrivoltaics. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    3 m
  • A comedian’s Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes

    A comedian’s Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes
    Jun 19 2025
    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    4 m
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on caring for LGBTQ+ seniors

    A Brief But Spectacular take on caring for LGBTQ+ seniors
    Jun 16 2025
    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    4 m
  • Sarah Silverman’s Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye

    Sarah Silverman’s Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye
    Jun 9 2025
    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    4 m