12:00 AM 

Democracy In America  "Federalism: U.S. V. The States"  This program explores federalism as a Constitutional compromise, especially in terms of present-day conflicts between people who believe that power should reside primarily in the national government and those who want government authority retained within the states. [P]

12:28 AM 

Democracy In America  "Civil Liberties: Safeguarding The Individual"  This program examines the First, Fourth, and Sixth Constitutional Amendments to show how the Bill of Rights protects individual citizens from excessive or arbitrary government interference, yet, contrary to the belief of many Americans, does not grant unlimited rights. [P]

1:00 AM 

French In Action  "Think Vacation I"  Robert and Mireille look at camping gear. Mireille rushes off to have lunch with Hubert and runs into the incorrigible Jean-Pierre. They talk about broken glass, spilled salt, and other superstitions. [G]

1:28 AM 

French In Action  "Think Vacation II"  Mireille tells Hubert she's won the lottery. Hubert strongly disapproves although he has been known to play the horses. And Aunt Georgette tells about the one that got away. [G]

2:00 AM 

Unfinished Nation  "The Progressive Era"  Causes and varieties of progressive reform efforts in late 19th and early 20th centuries. Settlement house movement. Women seeking professional status and the vote. Efforts to combat government corruption. African Americans and reform; the Temperance crusade and prohibition; immigration concerns. Socialist efforts; the Industrial Workers of the World. Attempts to regulate big business. [G]

2:30 AM 

Unfinished Nation  "Warrior to Priest - Presidents of the Early 1900s"  Theodore Roosevelt, the "accidental" president, in perspective. His relationship with the press, big business and reform efforts, conservation, his own political party. Contrast of Taft's style and tenure in office. Progressive Roosevelt challenges both Taft and Wilson in 1912. Wilson solidifies presidential power, walks path between Progressive and Democratic ideals. Foreign policy highlights of the three administrations. [G]

3:00 AM 

English Composition Writing for An Audience  "Comparison and Contrast"  Writers often find comparison and contrast to be helpful during the invention and drafting stages. A musicologist, a marine biologist, and a police officer show how these strategies-combined with critical thinking, persuasive writing, and narrative writing-work well in a variety of contexts. [P]

3:30 AM 

English Composition Writing for An Audience  "Peer Feedback"  Students, teachers, and professional writers demonstrate how the revision process often starts out_and sometimes works best-in a group setting. A federal judge and her clerks, a group of students, and a team of journalists illustrate how the whole can be greater than the sum of its writers. [P]

4:00 AM 

Saddle Club  "One Step Forward"  Having forged a bond with Midnight, Simon works to save the horse's life and Saddle Club members involve themselves in the cause. [G]

4:30 AM 

Biz Kid$  "The World Is A Risky Place"  Taking risks in life is important, but you want to be smart about those risks. Learn the things you can do to protect your business, your assets, and yourself. [P]

5:00 AM 

Animalia  "Alex's Treasure Island"  Alex and the gang put on a production of Treasure Island, but mid-performance, a Corespore blows sending Animalia into a treasure hunt frenzy. Alex and Zoe journey to "Over and Beyond" to find the missing Corespore. [P]

5:30 AM 

NASA Connect  "Geometry and Algebra: The Future Flight Equation"  NASA engineers and researchers use geometry and algebra to design, develop, and test tomorrow's aircraft. [P]

6:00 AM 

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie  "Iftar In Istanbul"  The episode visits a 150-year-old bakery that makes Turkish flatbread the traditional way and meets a family that has perfected the art of making Turkish delight. [G]

6:30 AM 

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen  "Meatless Grilling"  Steve prepares a vegetarian menu of flame-seared portobello mushrooms topped with cheese, ginger-studded grilled tofu and macaroni and cheese with fire-roasted onions. [G]

7:00 AM 

Rick Steves' Europe  "French Riviera: Uniquely Chic"  Rick follows the footsteps of 19th-century aristocrats along Monaco's harbor and Nice's promenade des Anglais. He also visits the hangouts of artists Chagall, Matisse and Picasso. [G]

7:30 AM 

Travelscope  "Newfoundland - Winter/Summer"  Joseph travels to Canada's eastern-most province in winter and summer in search of cultural, scenic and wildlife adventures. [G]

8:00 AM 

Garden Smart In the middle of New York City's Bronx, the New York Botanical Garden provides many gardening lessons on its 250 acres and within its landmark conservatory. [G]

8:30 AM 

Ask This Old House  "Updating Bathroom Installations/Comparing Wall Insulation"  Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update the look of her bathroom by installing a new vanity cabinet, countertop, and sink. Then Richard, along with general contractor Tom Silva, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom and Kevin discuss several different types of wall insulation and how each is installed. [P]

9:00 AM 

For Your Home  "Building, Part 2"  Vicki shares the latest on energy efficient windows, doors, roofing, siding and heating and cooling systeMs. Then visit a cutting-edge stone yard for expert advice on selecting the right stone. [P]

9:30 AM 

Katie Brown Workshop  "The Big Game"  Throw a victorious sports night party. Guest chef Chris Paulk makes sweet potato chips and dip, indoor barbecue ribs and empanadas. [P]

10:00 AM 

Knit and Crochet Now!  "Great Gifts"  Maggie knits up a pair of quick slipper socks and Myra shows how to crochet unique shapes that turn into a scarf. Interview with Edie Eckman. [P]

10:30 AM 

Passport & Palette  "Joe Anna Arnett/Garden Painting 1/Neons-Sur-Creuse, France & Santa Fe, NM"  A careful observer of nature, master artist Joe Anna Arnett captures a hidden garden scene at a French countryside chateau. Back in her Santa Fe garden, she composes a painting from the flowers blooming there. [P]

11:00 AM 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Chicken Classics, Reinvented"  Test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to perfectly cooked roast chicken with an extra-crispy skin. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of vegetable broth. [P]

11:30 AM 

Lidia's Italy  "Three Pastas in a Flash (Basilicata)"  The fare of this region is pasta, vegetables, mountain cheese, (such as pecorino or provola), lamb, and pork. Uncomplicated, yet complex, flavors reign supreme, and are rolled into every freshly made pasta dish throughout the region. [P]

12:00 PM 

Democracy In America  "Federalism: U.S. V. The States"  This program explores federalism as a Constitutional compromise, especially in terms of present-day conflicts between people who believe that power should reside primarily in the national government and those who want government authority retained within the states. [P]

12:28 PM 

Democracy In America  "Civil Liberties: Safeguarding The Individual"  This program examines the First, Fourth, and Sixth Constitutional Amendments to show how the Bill of Rights protects individual citizens from excessive or arbitrary government interference, yet, contrary to the belief of many Americans, does not grant unlimited rights. [P]

1:00 PM 

French In Action  "Think Vacation I"  Robert and Mireille look at camping gear. Mireille rushes off to have lunch with Hubert and runs into the incorrigible Jean-Pierre. They talk about broken glass, spilled salt, and other superstitions. [G]

1:28 PM 

French In Action  "Think Vacation II"  Mireille tells Hubert she's won the lottery. Hubert strongly disapproves although he has been known to play the horses. And Aunt Georgette tells about the one that got away. [G]

2:00 PM 

Place of Our Own  "Planning Healthy Meals"  [P]

2:30 PM 

Los Ninos En Su Casa  "La Importancia De La Musica"  [P]

3:00 PM 

English Composition Writing for An Audience  "Comparison and Contrast"  Writers often find comparison and contrast to be helpful during the invention and drafting stages. A musicologist, a marine biologist, and a police officer show how these strategies-combined with critical thinking, persuasive writing, and narrative writing-work well in a variety of contexts. [P]

3:30 PM 

English Composition Writing for An Audience  "Peer Feedback"  Students, teachers, and professional writers demonstrate how the revision process often starts out_and sometimes works best-in a group setting. A federal judge and her clerks, a group of students, and a team of journalists illustrate how the whole can be greater than the sum of its writers. [P]

4:00 PM 

Saddle Club  "One Step Forward"  Having forged a bond with Midnight, Simon works to save the horse's life and Saddle Club members involve themselves in the cause. [G]

4:30 PM 

Biz Kid$  "The World Is A Risky Place"  Taking risks in life is important, but you want to be smart about those risks. Learn the things you can do to protect your business, your assets, and yourself. [P]

5:00 PM 

Animalia  "Alex's Treasure Island"  Alex and the gang put on a production of Treasure Island, but mid-performance, a Corespore blows sending Animalia into a treasure hunt frenzy. Alex and Zoe journey to "Over and Beyond" to find the missing Corespore. [P]

5:30 PM 

NASA Connect  "Geometry and Algebra: The Future Flight Equation"  NASA engineers and researchers use geometry and algebra to design, develop, and test tomorrow's aircraft. [P]

6:00 PM 

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie  "Iftar In Istanbul"  The episode visits a 150-year-old bakery that makes Turkish flatbread the traditional way and meets a family that has perfected the art of making Turkish delight. [G]

6:30 PM 

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen  "Meatless Grilling"  Steve prepares a vegetarian menu of flame-seared portobello mushrooms topped with cheese, ginger-studded grilled tofu and macaroni and cheese with fire-roasted onions. [G]

7:00 PM 

Rick Steves' Europe  "French Riviera: Uniquely Chic"  Rick follows the footsteps of 19th-century aristocrats along Monaco's harbor and Nice's promenade des Anglais. He also visits the hangouts of artists Chagall, Matisse and Picasso. [G]

7:30 PM 

Travelscope  "Newfoundland - Winter/Summer"  Joseph travels to Canada's eastern-most province in winter and summer in search of cultural, scenic and wildlife adventures. [G]

8:00 PM 

Garden Smart In the middle of New York City's Bronx, the New York Botanical Garden provides many gardening lessons on its 250 acres and within its landmark conservatory. [G]

8:30 PM 

Ask This Old House  "Updating Bathroom Installations/Comparing Wall Insulation"  Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update the look of her bathroom by installing a new vanity cabinet, countertop, and sink. Then Richard, along with general contractor Tom Silva, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom and Kevin discuss several different types of wall insulation and how each is installed. [P]

9:00 PM 

For Your Home  "Building, Part 2"  Vicki shares the latest on energy efficient windows, doors, roofing, siding and heating and cooling systeMs. Then visit a cutting-edge stone yard for expert advice on selecting the right stone. [P]

9:30 PM 

Katie Brown Workshop  "The Big Game"  Throw a victorious sports night party. Guest chef Chris Paulk makes sweet potato chips and dip, indoor barbecue ribs and empanadas. [P]

10:00 PM 

Knit and Crochet Now!  "Great Gifts"  Maggie knits up a pair of quick slipper socks and Myra shows how to crochet unique shapes that turn into a scarf. Interview with Edie Eckman. [P]

10:30 PM 

Passport & Palette  "Joe Anna Arnett/Garden Painting 1/Neons-Sur-Creuse, France & Santa Fe, NM"  A careful observer of nature, master artist Joe Anna Arnett captures a hidden garden scene at a French countryside chateau. Back in her Santa Fe garden, she composes a painting from the flowers blooming there. [P]

11:00 PM 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Chicken Classics, Reinvented"  Test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to perfectly cooked roast chicken with an extra-crispy skin. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of vegetable broth. [P]

11:30 PM 

Lidia's Italy  "Three Pastas in a Flash (Basilicata)"  The fare of this region is pasta, vegetables, mountain cheese, (such as pecorino or provola), lamb, and pork. Uncomplicated, yet complex, flavors reign supreme, and are rolled into every freshly made pasta dish throughout the region. [P]