# Cascade PBS > Cascade PBS is a community-supported, locally-owned public media organization serving the Cascade region with PBS national programming, original local TV series, and a diverse range of community events. Its mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place. Public Ghost content for AI and LLM tooling. This file includes a bounded export of public pages first, then recent public posts. Append `.md` to any post or page URL to get the content in Markdown (for example, `/example-post.md`). ## Pages ### Movies URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/movies/ Last updated: 2025-06-09T10:29:16.000Z _No content available._ ### TV URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/tv/ Last updated: 2025-06-09T10:30:29.000Z _No content available._ ### Ideas festival sponsors slider URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/ideas-festival-sponsors-slider/ Last updated: 2026-06-02T17:02:39.000Z ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/05/aakillingerfoundation.png) ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/05/HX_Logo_RGB_300dpi_caviar-3.png) [![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/04/Med_AS-OW-Official-Logo-1C_Black_2x_RGB.png)](https://www.alaskaair.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org) ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-11.50.56---AM.png) ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/03/picklr-1.webp) ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-02-at-9.54.32---AM.png) ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/03/FosterGarvey_Logo_Navy_HiRes_RGB-1.JPG) ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2025/03/aafremont.png) ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/05/aavenina.png) ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/05/Fremont-Social-1.PNG) ### Impact Reports URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/impact/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T18:59:59.000Z ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2025/09/impact-report-1.jpeg) When we gather as a newsroom, we brainstorm how to tell stories that offer a robust understanding of the issues surrounding the Pacific Northwest. We think about story lines that are missing. We think about the living pulse of our geography. We think about people. Part of Cascade PBS newsroom’s mission statement is “to provide readers with the facts and analysis they need to intelligently participate in civic discourse, and to create a more just, equitable and sustainable society.” That includes providing transparency and informing the public of the scope of our newsroom endeavors. Each year, Cascade PBS will release an impact report to inform readers and members of innovative projects that highlight local, underserved communities, offer more thorough analysis of socio-cultural issues and help inspire a smarter world. If you’ve stuck with us throughout the years, thank you. Your readership and [support](https://crosscut.com/donate?ref=cascadepbs.org) helps keep independent, nonprofit news alive in the Pacific Northwest. If you are new, welcome. We hope our Impact Reports will help you understand what we do, why we do it and the ways that this work is felt in the communities we cover. ## **How do we define impact?** When applied to journalism, impact can be a nebulous term. As [the nonprofit investigative newsroom ProPublica](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/files/propublica/assets/about/lfa%5Fpropublica-white-paper%5F2-1.pdf) notes, there is “no one reliable measure of journalism’s impact.” Impact can be direct. It can mean helping readers understand the policies at the center of a teacher strike and it can mean opening government investigations into tenant rights and protections. More often than not it is indirect, an amalgamation of thorough journalism, reader engagement and luck. While the impact of our journalism varies from abstract to concrete, we aim to imbue our readers with knowledge to better shape, question and share their worlds. ## **Impact Reports** [Impact Report | Politics, podcasts & original productions in 2024A look back at a year of transitions, including new video series, impactful investigations, statewide coverage and a new name.![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/icon/favicon-192x192-66.png)Cascade PBSMadeline Happold![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/thumbnail/39c9e4-2.png)](https://www.cascadepbs.org/inside-cascade-pbs/2024/12/impact-report-politics-podcasts-original-productions-2024/) [Impact 2024: A year investigating labor safety, housing insecurityCascade PBS’s reporting drew Congressional attention, informed new policy discussions and sparked the resignation of one Seattle director.![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/icon/favicon-192x192-67.png)Cascade PBSJacob Jones![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/thumbnail/img_3015-2.jpg)](https://www.cascadepbs.org/investigations/2024/12/impact-2024-year-investigating-labor-safety-housing-insecurity/) [A review of 2023’s WA worker safety, COVID relief investigationsCrosscut published more than 40 stories on job safety, housing instability, police and business aid. Read our top and most impactful reporting.![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/icon/favicon-192x192-68.png)Cascade PBSJacob Jones![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/thumbnail/img_2737.jpg)](https://www.cascadepbs.org/investigations/2023/12/review-2023s-wa-worker-safety-covid-relief-investigations/) [Impact Report | 2023 was a year of experiments, changeFrom new podcasts to expanded political coverage, Crosscut pursued a multitude of projects in the past year.![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/icon/favicon-192x192-69.png)Cascade PBSMadeline Happold![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/thumbnail/impact-2023-draft-2-2.jpg)](https://www.cascadepbs.org/inside-cascade-pbs/2023/12/impact-report-2023-was-year-experiments-change/) [Impact Report | 2022 brought new projects, podcasts and policiesA look back at Crosscut’s year of change and achievement.![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/icon/favicon-192x192-70.png)Cascade PBSCascade PBS Newsroom Editors![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/thumbnail/valerie-final.jpg)](https://www.cascadepbs.org/growth/2022/12/impact-report-2022-brought-new-projects-podcasts-and-policies/) [A year of Crosscut investigations into federal pandemic aidWA Recovery Watch published over 30 stories on funding delays, disparities and unspent aid. Here’s what came from that reporting — and what’s next.![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/icon/favicon-192x192-71.png)Cascade PBSJacob Jones![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/thumbnail/investimpactillo-1.jpg)](https://www.cascadepbs.org/investigations/2022/12/year-crosscut-investigations-federal-pandemic-aid/) ## **Why should you care?** Sometimes, impact reports can come off as newsroom braggadocio. For Cascade PBS, it’s a chance to show progress. Our small, ambitious newsroom has tackled numerous projects, new and old, throughout the years. The impact report helps us establish what success looks like for those projects and how we can improve in the years to come. It’s also a chance for readers to tell us what we’re missing. Are there issues we should cover or stories you think need to be told? You can help shape our coverage. ## **Questions?** Are there issues we should cover or stories you think need to be told? You can help shape the Cascade PBS newsroom's coverage. Leave us a note [here.](https://www.cascadepbs.org/contact/) ## ### World Broadcast URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/world-broadcast-2/ Last updated: 2025-04-13T19:42:33.000Z ### World Channel Guide | Television Provider | Digital (HD) | | ----------------------------------------- | ------------- | | Over the Air (OTA) - Seattle (KCTS) | 9-4 | | Over the Air (OTA) - Wenatchee (RF Ch.18) | 47-4 | | Over the Air (OTA) - Yakima (KYVE) | 47-4 | | Comcast | 338 | | DIRECTV | Not available | | DISH | Not available | ### Create Broadcast URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/create-broadcast/ Last updated: 2025-12-01T17:43:43.000Z ### Create Channel Guide | Television Provider | Digital (SD) | | ----------------------------------------- | ------------- | | Over the Air (OTA) - Seattle (KCTS) | 9-3 | | Over the Air (OTA) - Wenatchee (RF Ch.18) | 47-3 | | Over the Air (OTA) - Yakima (KYVE) | 47-3 | | Charter Communications | 186 | | Click! Cable | 444 | | Comcast | 336 | | Frontier FiOs | 470 | | Rainier Connect Channel | 112 | | Wave Broadband | 89 | | DIRECTV | Not available | | DISH | Not available | ### PBS Kids Broadcast URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/pbs-kids-broadcast/ Last updated: 2025-12-01T17:44:12.000Z ### PBS Kids Channel Guide | Television Provider | Digital (SD) | | ----------------------------------------- | ------------- | | Over the Air (OTA) - Seattle (KCTS) | 9-2 | | Over the Air (OTA) - Wenatchee (RF Ch.18) | 47-2 | | Over the Air (OTA) - Yakima (KYVE) | 47-2 | | CenturyLink Prism | 10 | | Charter Communications | 185 | | Comcast | 337 | | Frontier FiOs | 471 | | LocalTel | 121 | | Rainier Connect Channel | 119 | | Wave Broadband | 81, 88, 711 | | Whidbey Island Telecom | 134 | | HuskyTV (UW) | 9.2 | | DIRECTV | Not available | | DISH | Not available | ### KYVE Broadcast URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/kyve-broadcast/ Last updated: 2025-04-13T19:37:55.000Z ### KYVE Channel Guide | Television Provider | Standard Definition | Digital (HD) | | ------------------------- | ------------------- | ------------ | | Over the Air (OTA) | | 47-1\* | | Wenatchee (OTA RF Ch. 18) | | 47-1\* | | Charter Communications | 8 or 13 | 788 | | DirecTV | 47 | | | Dish | 47 | | | R&R Cable Co | 9 | | \*High definition Over the Air (OTA) broadcasts are viewable on analog sets equipped with a digital converter box. ### Cascade PBS Broadcast URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/cascade-pbs-broadcast/ Last updated: 2025-04-13T19:34:25.000Z ### Cascade PBS Channel Guide | Television Provider | Standard Definition | Digital (HD) | | ----------------------------- | ------------------- | ------------ | | Over the Air (OTA) | | 9-1\* | | Adelphia | | 27 | | Bell TV | 291 | 824 or 1214 | | Charter Communications | 8 | 788 | | City of Sumas TV Cable | 9 | | | Click! Cable | 9 | 509 | | Coast Communications | 9 | 109 | | Comcast | 9 | 109 | | DirecTV | 9 "SES" | 9 "KCTS" | | Dish | 9 | | | Frontier FiOs | 9 | 509 | | Hood Canal Communications | 9 | 109 | | Rogers Cable | 164 | 532 | | Shaw Cable | varies | 204 | | Star Choice (Shaw Direct) | 383 | | | Tacoma Public Utilities | 9 | 509 | | Telecomm-Island Cablevision | 9 | | | Telus TV (IPTV) | 9139 | 139 | | Telus Satellite | 9 | | | Tulalip Tribes Cablevision Co | 8 | 709 | | Wave Broadband | | | \*High definition Over the Air (OTA) broadcasts are viewable on analog sets equipped with a digital converter box. ### Ways to Watch URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/ways-to-watch/ Last updated: 2026-06-03T23:03:39.000Z Cascade PBS (formerly KCTS 9) has come a long way since its founding in 1954\. Back then, an aerial antenna and TV set were the only way to watch. Nowadays, we are a multi-platform television station, which is available on a wide variety of platforms. ## Cascade PBS app The Cascade PBS app combines your favorite PBS programming, local originals and an ever-growing selection of quality television shows and films from around the world. Available on [Roku](https://channelstore.roku.com/en-ca/details/3e85d4625aeeabc6a69c5da6710656d3/kcts-9?ref=cascadepbs.org), [Apple TV](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/worlds-best-television/id1578709872?ref=cascadepbs.org), [Amazon FireTV](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09M2NVYDX?ref=cascadepbs.org), [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cascade-pbs/id1578709872?ref=cascadepbs.org) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcts9.android&ref=cascadepbs.org), our app offers thousands of free-to-stream on-demand episodes. In the U.S., you can also watch livestreams of our broadcast channels: Cascade PBS, WORLD, Create and PBS KIDS. Cascade PBS Passport Members get even more: - Access to our full programming catalog - Ability to track favorites - Continue where you left off watching - Smart recommendations Use another OTT platform? We’ve got you covered with the [PBS Video App](https://www.pbs.org/pbs-video-app/?ref=cascadepbs.org). ## CascadePBS.org (formerly KCTS9.org) There’s plenty to watch right here at CascadePBS.org, including many of your favorite PBS programs and local originals. Cascade PBS Passport members receive access to an expanded selection of shows, including member exclusives. [Learn more about Passport](https://video.cascadepbs.org/passport?ref=cascadepbs.org) Live-TV streams of Cascade PBS, WORLD, PBS KIDS and Create are available on this website, with availability restrictions due to licensing: - Seattle-area users can stream live TV for free with or without a membership - Cascade PBS Passport members can log in and stream live TV from anywhere in the United States - Unfortunately, live TV streaming for our channels is not currently available in Canada [Watch Now](https://www.cascadepbs.org/live) ## Mobile apps Take Cascade PBS with you wherever you go with our iOS and Android apps. [![Download on the App Store](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/themes/custom/kcts9/images/app-store-badge.png)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cascade-pbs/id1578709872?ref=cascadepbs.org) [![Get it on Google Play](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/themes/custom/kcts9/images/google-play-badge.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcts9.android&pli=1&ref=cascadepbs.org) ## YouTube TV Cascade PBS is now streaming live on [YouTube TV](https://tv.youtube.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org). Dedicated live channels for Cascade PBS and PBS KIDS, as well as on-demand programming, are now available to YouTube TV subscribers. (Subscription required.) ## Broadcast See the guide below to find Cascade PBS, KYVE, KCTS Kids, Create and World on your television provider. #### [Cascade PBS Channel Guide](https://www.cascadepbs.org/cascade-pbs-broadcast/) #### [KYVE](https://www.cascadepbs.org/kyve-broadcast/) #### [PBS Kids](https://www.cascadepbs.org/pbs-kids-broadcast/) #### [Create](https://www.cascadepbs.org/create-broadcast/) #### [World](https://www.cascadepbs.org/world-broadcast/) ### Television URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/help-television/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T22:29:04.000Z #### Trouble Receiving Cascade PBS over the air? Here's What You Need to Know Cascade PBS is broadcasting in VHF, at full strength from our transmitter on Capitol Hill in Seattle. If you’re watching in the greater Seattle area, you should also be able to receive the following channels: - ****Cascade PBS (KCTS) 9.1** - ****PBS KIDS 9.2** - ****Create TV 9.3** - ****World Channel 9.4** In Eastern Washington, - ****Cascade PBS (KCTS) 47.1** - ****PBS KIDS 47.2** - ****Create TV 47.3** - ****World Channel 47.4** **Why You Might Be Experiencing Reception Issues* Several environmental and local factors can affect over-the-air signal reception, including: - Proximity to large bodies of water - Low elevation or hilly terrain - Tall trees or buildings - Nearby construction - Weather conditions - Interference from nearby electronic devices (even newly added ones) - Outdated equipment, or non-VHF antenna **How to Improve Your Reception* We recommend visiting [AntennaWeb.org](https://www.antennaweb.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org) to find the best antenna for your location. It’s a great resource to help you choose the right equipment to receive the most channels. You can also visit our [Ways to Watch](https://video.cascadepbs.org/watch?ref=cascadepbs.org) page to learn about all the ways you can watch us. **Prefer to Stream?* You can also watch Cascade PBS live online for free! Our livestream is available free for viewers in the Greater Seattle area: - [On this website](https://video.cascadepbs.org/watch/live/kcts9?ref=cascadepbs.org) - Through the [****Cascade PBS apps**](https://www.cascadepbs.org/apps) - Via the ****PBS app** Cascade PBS Passport members can also stream from anywhere in the U.S. Please note: due to rights restrictions, our livestream is not available in Canada. #### How can I access the Viewer Guide? Our [****Viewer Guide**](https://video.cascadepbs.org/watch/schedule/viewer-guide?ref=cascadepbs.org) is available as a digital PDF. You can access the digital guide directly from our website, and [subscribe ](https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/133765/subscribe/1?ref=cascadepbs.org)to our Viewer Guide email newsletter to receive a copy directly to your inbox each month. Please note, our Viewer Guide is accurate at the time of publication, but occasionally, schedule changes may occur. For the most current programming information for Cascade PBS, as well as schedule guides for PBS KIDS, WORLD, and Create channels, please visit our [Schedule Page](https://video.cascadepbs.org/schedule?ref=cascadepbs.org). #### Why did my DVR not record the program it was scheduled to record? Comcast/Xfinity will not allow for DVR of a program if that program is currently available in their On Demand platform. If you are having a different issue or are having trouble recording from an over-the-air antenna, or another cable or satellite provider, please let us know. #### A narrator is describing everything that happens on the shows I am watching. How do I make it stop? You may be hearing the Descriptive Video Service (DVS) option made available to audiences who are blind or visually impaired. You can turn this feature off and on fairly easily. Most newer-model TVs with stereophonic sound systems are able to receive a Second Audio Program (SAP) which provides enriched verbal descriptions of what is heard and seen on a TV's primary audio and video channels. Most TVs and VCRs require you to select the SAP channel in order to receive and record DVS. The selector is usually labeled SAP, MTS, Audio 2, or Audio B on your TV panel, remote-control device, or on-screen menu. Un-selecting the SAP channel should eliminate the DVS option. If you're not able to un-select the SAP channel, review your TV manual or contact a TV vendor who can guide you through the process. Like closed captioning, DVS was also pioneered by PBS to ensure the widest possible audience is served. #### I am experiencing issues with signal break-ups or digital pixilation. Can you help? Signal break-ups or digital pixilation can be the result of a low signal from your cable company or low signal from within your cable wiring. Often this issue effects just a few channels- however it's a cable system issue. Our recommendation would be to contact your cable company so that they may accurately assess, diagnose, and resolve this issue for you. #### Why am I not hearing audio on the broadcast? If you are receiving video but not hearing audio, you may have Second Audio Program (SAP) enabled. SAP allows your TV to play a second audio track alongside the primary one, however if the program was produced with no audio on the secondary track, then you would hear nothing. To turn SAP on or off, you'll typically find settings within your TV's audio menu or through a dedicated SAP/MTS button on the remote. #### How do I turn off English or Spanish Audio Description? English and Spanish (ENG/SPA) audio tracks are sometimes available as a secondary audio feature for description and Spanish audio narration. If you are unintentionally hearing Spanish or English narration over the main narration track, it's most likely that you have enabled the secondary audio feature. In this case, follow the steps on using your television remote settings to turn the off the audio language narration, typically indicated as LANG. Most settings include an ****Audio Language Settings** screen with a list of available languages. If only English is available, you won't see any other options. If Spanish or audio description are available the list will show an audio track labeled ****SPA**. Turn the Audio Language setting OFF to disable this feature. Please [contact us](https://www.cascadepbs.org/contact/) for further assistance. #### How do I enable Audio Description on PBS videos? Audio Description (AD) or Descriptive Video Service (DVS) is a secondary audio track that describes what's appearing on screen during a video. This option is made available to audiences who are blind or visually impaired. Not every video on the PBS and PBS KIDS sites and apps offers AD. To find all videos with AD, [please click this link.](https://www.pbs.org/search/?q=audio+description&ref=cascadepbs.org) You can use the filter options on the left side of the page to filter by show and video type. For videos that do offer AD, you can enable AD by following the steps below on your respective device. **The English (AD) track option will not appear for videos that do not offer the secondary audio track.* - [For PBS Videos](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#For-PBS-Videos) - - [PBS.org Website](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#PBS.org-Website) - [iPhones and iPads](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#iPhones-and-iPads) - [Android Mobile](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#Android-Mobile) - [Roku](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#Roku) - [Apple TV 4](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#Apple-TV-4) - [Amazon Fire and Android TV](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#Amazon-Fire-and-Android-TV) - [Samsung TV](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#Samsung-TV) - [VIZIO SmartCast TV](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#VIZIO-SmartCast-TV) - [For PBS KIDS Videos](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#For-PBS-KIDS-Videos) - - [PBSKIDS.org Website](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#PBSKIDS.org-Website) - [iPhones and iPads](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#iPhones-and-iPads-1) - [Android Mobile](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#Android-Mobile-2) - [Roku](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#Roku-3) - [Apple TV 4](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#Apple-TV-4-4) - [Amazon Fire and Android TV](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#Amazon-Fire-and-Android-TV-5) - [Samsung TV](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#Samsung-TV-6) - [VIZIO SmartCast TV](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000084565-how-do-i-enable-audio-description-on-pbs-videos-?ref=cascadepbs.org#VIZIO-SmartCast-TV-7) If you're not finding the help you need here, or would prefer to reach a member of our Donor and Audience Relations team for help, please visit our [Contact page](https://www.cascadepbs.org/contact/). --- ### Website URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/website/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T19:23:24.000Z #### Why can't I view the video livestreams on the Live TV page? Our [live stream](https://www.cascadepbs.org/live), is available free online, and with the Cascade PBS ROKU, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire TV apps, as well as with the PBS app. Anyone in our broadcast area of Greater Seattle can livestream Cascade PBS, PBS KIDS, Create, and World channels on this website. Cascade PBS Passport members can also livestream from anywhere within the United States. Unfortunately, due to rights restrictions beyond our control, the livestream is not available in Canada. #### Your website made a mistake on my location and I cannot view Live TV streaming. How can I fix that? Cascade PBS uses two layers of geolocation services to determine where visitors are located. Our first check relies on your IP address, which is largely accurate, but not perfect. If we think you are outside of our local broadcast area, the website will ask your permission to run a second, more accurate check. It's also possible our system has made a mistake identifying your location. Please use [this tool](https://video.cascadepbs.org/locate-me?ref=cascadepbs.org) to verify or update your location. If that doesn’t solve your problem, please [contact us](https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/133843/data/1?ref=cascadepbs.org) for assistance. --- ### Passport URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/help-passport/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T22:26:32.000Z #### How do I Activate my Cascade PBS Passport benefit? Passport is a streaming benefit for members who donate at least $5 or more monthly, or give $60 or more annually. To access Passport streaming, [sign in or register here](https://www.cascadepbs.org/login-register),(), using the same email address you included with your donation. [Here's a quick video ](https://www.cascadepbs.org/activate-cascade-pbs-passport/)demonstrating the activation/sign-in process. If you are creating a new account, you will see a link near the bottom of the page to “****Create an account**”. Follow this link to create your account and begin streaming (for this to work well, we recommend using the same email address that you donated with). If you already have an account, choose the "sign in with your email address", option. A "forgot your password" tool is available if a password reset is required. Please note, Passport is a membership benefit for Cascade PBS members who donate at least $60 a year (or $5 monthly). If you still have unanswered questions or problems, please [contact us](https://www.cascadepbs.org/contact/) and we will be pleased to assist you. #### What is Passport? Cascade PBS Passport is a membership benefit, offering qualifying donors access to an exclusive library of [on-demand streaming](https://www.cascadepbs.org/tv). Our Passport library currently offers members more than 1,000 episodes, with new PBS programs being added weekly. The library features episodes from popular programs like American Experience, American Masters, Antiques Roadshow, Nature, NOVA, and Masterpiece. In addition to these signature series, the library is full of public television’s acclaimed arts, science, history, and lifestyle programs; and a rotating selection of films. Look for the compass rose icon: ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2025/04/passport-icon.png) It indicates content that is available for you to stream as a Cascade PBS Passport member. #### Is PBS KIDS content available in Passport? Unfortunately PBS Kids programs are not available to stream with Passport or on-demand video using Cascade PBS platforms. A selection of PBS Kids programming can be found streaming on [pbskids.org](https://pbskids.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org). Also, the [PBS KIDS Video app](https://pbskids.org/apps/?ref=cascadepbs.org) gives viewers access to thousands of free videos, including full episodes and clips from top PBS KIDS series. With these options you can watch your favorite PBS KIDS shows anytime, anywhere! Cascade PBS does [broadcast](https://www.cascadepbs.org/ways-to-watch) PBS Kids 24/7, which is also streaming live on our [website](https://www.cascadepbs.org/live). Anyone in our broadcast area of Greater Seattle can livestream Cascade PBS, PBS KIDS, Create, and World channels on this website. Cascade PBS Passport members can also livestream from anywhere within the United States. Unfortunately, due to rights restrictions beyond our control, the livestream is not available in Canada. #### If I do not have PBS Passport, will I still be able to watch programs on CascadePBS.org and PBS.org for free? Yes. Many of our programs are available for free on various digital platforms, including CascadePBS.org, PBS.org, mobile applications, and the PBS Video App for Roku, Apple TV and other streaming services. Livestreams of Cascade PBS, PBS Kids, WORLD and CREATE channels are available on this website (US viewers only). And of course, PBS programs will continue to be broadcast to the public, for free, over the air. See the [Ways to Watch](https://www.cascadepbs.org/ways-to-watch) page for complete details. #### Does PBS Passport cost anything? Cascade PBS Passport is a membership benefit offered to those who donate at least $60 a year (or $5 monthly). To make a Passport qualifying donation with Cascade PBS, please call 1-800-443-1999, or [done online](https://www.cascadepbs.org/donate). #### Who is eligible for Cascade PBS Passport? Passport is a membership benefit available to donors with a yearly contribution to Cascade PBS of at least $60 (or an ongoing monthly contribution of $5 or more). It cannot be purchased separately. #### What shows are available with Cascade PBS Passport? The Cascade PBS Passport library currently offers members more than 1,000 episodes from popular shows like American Experience, American Masters, Antiques Roadshow, Nature, NOVA, and Masterpiece. In addition to these signature series, the library is full of public television’s acclaimed arts, science, history, and lifestyle programs; including How We Got to Now, Earth a New Wild, Austin City Limits, and a rotating selection of films from Ken Burns. More shows are being added all the time. Please note that due to rights and restrictions, not all streaming programs and episodes are available to viewers outside of the U.S.A at this time. #### I am a Canadian donor to the station. Am I eligible for Cascade PBS Passport? Canadian members are eligible for Cascade PBS Passport. Due to licensing agreements, not all seasons, or episodes of each series are available for streaming outside of the USA. PBS is currently in negotiations to obtain the Canada streaming rights for all Passport content, but at the moment some limitations for Canadian residents still exist. #### I am a member of another PBS station. Am I entitled to Cascade PBS Passport? If you are served by another PBS station, please contact your local station to find out if they offer the Passport benefit. Cascade PBS Passport is only available to eligible Cascade PBS members. #### What kind of device do I need to view Passport videos? In addition to streaming on our website, [****cascadepbs.org**](https://www.cascdepbs.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org), the following is a list of smart TVs and connected TV devices that support Cascade PBS streaming: - Roku devices, including Roku-based TVs - we recommend using our Cascade PBS channel! More information can be found [****here**](https://www.cascadepbs.org/apps). - Apple TV devices - we recommend using our Cascade PBS app! More information can be found [****here**](https://www.cascadepbs.org/apps). - Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick devices, including “Fire TV Edition” TV sets - we recommend using our [****Cascade PBS app**](https://www.cascadepbs.org/apps)! - [****Chromecast**](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/12000002760?ref=cascadepbs.org) devices, including TVs with “Chromecast Built-In” - Android TV devices, including [****Android-based Smart TVs**](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/12000005437?ref=cascadepbs.org) and [****mobile devices**](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/5000161499?ref=cascadepbs.org) - Samsung Smart TV (2017 models and newer) - [****Comcast Xfinity Devices**](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000103605-how-to-activate-the-pbs-app-on-comcast-devices-?ref=cascadepbs.org) - ****LG TV** - Additional support on install and frequently asked questions can be found [here](https://help.pbs.org/support/home?ref=cascadepbs.org). Passport enables online video streaming, and is accessible from this website (CascadePBS.org) or PBS.org on your computer, smartphone and tablet. It is also available via the PBS Video apps for iOS, Android, Apple TV and other streaming devices.. Full Details can be found on [Ways to Watch.](https://www.cascadepbs.org/ways-to-watch) Passport supports the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer. Watching PBS through your local PBS station on your television remains the same and is not affected by PBS Passport. #### When I agree to share my information, am I sharing information from all websites I visit? No. We only ask that you share your viewing history on CascadePBS.org and PBS.org. The purpose of this is so that we can see what types of content our viewers like and base future programming decisions upon that. Also, it provides a way for Cascade PBS to easily communicate with its members and recommend content they may enjoy. #### I cannot afford to donate at this time. Is there a way for me to view this content? All broadcast content remains available to all viewers on air per our broadcast schedule and will remain online and on mobile for at least two weeks and, in some cases, longer. We believe this time frame allows for ample viewing of excellent content, albeit for a more limited time for some programs. Unfortunately we cannot extend the Passport benefit to members donating less than $5 per month or $60 annually. #### Change your Passport account email address. Use the PBS Passport Reset Tool ([https://www.pbs.org/passport/reset/](https://www.pbs.org/passport/reset/?ref=cascadepbs.org)) to change the email address you use to access your Passport account. #### Video is no longer available on CascadePBS.org Due to rights and restrictions, some programs do expire from the Passport catalog. There are sometimes issues playing certain episodes on the [Cascade PBS website](https://cascadepbs.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org), of shows that that are currently available to stream with PBS or Passport. If you experience this issue, please try starting the program first on [pbs.org](https://pbs.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org). Once started there, the program should then become available on CascadePBS.org. #### Why is PBS asking for my viewing data in order to use Passport? We understand that issues of privacy and data sharing are extremely important. As a not-for-profit institution, our goal is to collect only the information that enables us to provide the best viewing experience possible. Cascade PBS is committed to protecting users’ privacy. Our policies and procedures can be reviewed in more detail on our web site. [Click here to read more about our privacy policy.](https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/privacy-policy/?ref=cascadepbs.org) PBS Passport is currently available only to a station’s eligible donors who authorize PBS and their local station to share viewing data with each other and their authorized service provider, which is necessary for the delivery of this service. If you do not authorize the sharing of this viewing information, we cannot initiate access to this member benefit. This agreement must be renewed every two years for continued access to the PBS Passport membership benefit. When it is time to renew your agreement, the next time you log in with your Passport-enabled account you will be greeted with a prompt asking you to accept the terms and conditions you have previously agreed to. - ****If you accept the terms and conditions**, you will be taken to the PBS.org home page where you can continue to watch your favorite programming. - ****If you decline the terms and conditions**, you will be signed out of your Passport-enabled account, and on your next login you will be asked to accept the terms and conditions or decline. ****Selecting the decline option does not automatically cancel your Passport membership benefit.** To cancel, please contact us by email at customerservice@cascadepbs.org, or call 1-800-937-5287\. We are available to help Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm PST. If you're not finding the help you need here, or would prefer to reach a member of our Donor and Audience Relations team for help, please visit our [Contact page](https://www.cascadepbs.org/contact/). --- ### Donation, Membership, and Account URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/help-donation-and-membership/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T22:25:13.000Z #### How do I make changes to my recurring (sustainer) donation? To manage your recurring gift payment method, or increase your giving amount, please visit the Cascade PBS [Supporter Hub ](https://video.cascadepbs.org/supporter-hub?ref=cascadepbs.org). To end your recurring donation or lower your donation amount, please contact our Donor and Audience Relations team. You can contact us via our [contact form](https://www.cascadepbs.org/contact/), or by calling 1-800-937-5287, any time Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST. If you were sent a thank you gift when you started your sustainer donation and you have not fulfilled the total amount of the pledge, we ask that you commit to the total pledge amount in full before ending. #### How can I end my recurring sustainer donation? To end your recurring donation or lower your donation amount, please contact our Donor and Audience Relations team. You can contact us via our [contact form](https://www.cascadepbs.org/contact/), or by calling 1-800-937-5287, any time Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST. #### How do I update my recurring gift payment method from credit card to automatic deductions from my bank account? To update your recurring gift from your credit card to automatic deductions from your bank account, follow the steps below: 1. Log in to your [Cascade PBS My Account](https://www.cascadepbs.org/account) page and click on the "Manage Membership" button. 2. You will then be prompted to confirm your account email address. Type in your email address, then check your personal email inbox for an email from Cascade PBS. That email will provide a secure link to enter the Supporter Hub. 3. Click "Manage Recurring Commitments" to view your monthly payment(s)\*. 4. Click on the monthly payment you want to update. 5. Click on "Add a new payment method" to change your sustainer payment method to "Bank." 6. Enter your banking information, click "add" and you're all set! \*If you don't see your recurring donation listed, please contact our Donor and Audience Relations Team, 9AM-5PM, Monday-Friday at 800-937-5287\. You can send an email anytime to [customerservice@cascadepbs.org](mailto:customerservice@cascadepbs.org). **Please note, Canadian residents MUST submit a conversion form through the mail. Please download the form* [**here*](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/files/2025/07/sustainerform%5Fca%5F326-2.pdf)**, and mail to the following address:* Cascade PBS 609 – 2818 Main Street Vancouver, BC V5T 0C1 Questions? Your Cascade PBS Donor and Audience Relations team is here to help. Reach us online at [cascadepbs.org/contact](https://www.cascadepbs.org/contact/), or call us at 800-937-5287 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday) to make your changes by phone. #### What are the benefits of being a member with Cascade PBS? Your gift supports an essential public service and grants you membership, providing unlimited access to extraordinary television and in-depth local reporting. A gift of $5 per month (or $60 per year) and receive the benefits below. - Cascade PBS Passport - Stream Cascade PBS, KIDS, World, and Create live TV anywhere in the U.S. - The Mossback Den weekly newsletter - Special offers and discounts to Cascade PBS events ($120 or more annually) Looking for thank you gifts? Click [HERE](https://www.pledgecart.org/pledgecart3/user/home?campaign=994C315B-9915-4226-8241-AD0375135B1D&source=TV1AM-W1210--003#/home). Want to make a tribute gift for or in honor of someone? Click [HERE](https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/144568/donate/1?ref=cascadepbs.org). #### Is my donation tax-deductible? Contributions to Cascade PBS (Cascade Public Media) are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Cascade PBS has the authority to issue U.S. tax receipts only. You may wish to consult your tax advisor to determine whether you will receive any tax benefits for your donation to Cascade PBS. Under current tax laws, only the amount of your contribution that exceeds the amount of any goods provided to you is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. If you requested a thank-you gift such as a program DVD, book, or any other item, the fair-market value of that item is not tax-deductible. Please consult your tax adviser concerning the preparation and submission of tax returns. Qualified charitable distributions through an IRA account or Donor Advised Fund (DAF) are acknowledged at the time of donation and do not qualify for the Cascade PBS tax receipt. Please note the IRS does not allow for any goods or services to be transferred to you in exchange for a contribution from your IRA or DAF; however, your Cascade PBS membership will be honored. You may also want to consult your tax advisor with any further questions. Donations made via third party affiliations (such as Eventbright, and Washington Gives) are tax receipted by those entities and not Cascade PBS. Cascade Public Media ("CPM") is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID: 91-1221895\. Cascade Public Media, which includes Cascade PBS, is currently registered with the WA Secretary of State's office under the charitable solicitation act at chapter 19.09 RCW - call [1-800-332-4483](tel:8003324483). Additional financial and other information may be obtained by contacting CPM at [1-800-937-5287](tel:8009375287) or the Secretary's office by visiting at [sos.wa.gov/charities](https://sos.wa.gov/charities?ref=cascadepbs.org). Under the current U.S. tax laws only the amount of your contribution that exceeds the amount of the goods provided to you is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. This is not financial or legal advice. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your particular situation. #### I recently renewed my membership, why did I receive another request to donate? Renewal letters are prepared and mailed approximately two weeks before they are delivered. As a result, you may receive a renewal letter even if you have already renewed your membership. We apologize for any confusion this may cause and kindly ask that you disregard any renewal letters received within a month of making your contribution. Additionally, if you are mailing in a donation, please allow at least one week for it to reach us. We deposit checks daily and process credit card donations several times per week. If more than a week has passed and your bank or credit card statement does not reflect your gift to Cascade PBS, please don’t hesitate to [contact us](https://www.cascadepbs.org/contact/). #### How can I pledge for a thank you gift? To choose a pledge gift, visit our [Pledge Cart](https://www.pledgecart.org/home?campaign=994C315B-9915-4226-8241-AD0375135B1D&source=TV1AM-W1210--003#/home) site. There you can browse a wide selection of gift options to receive as a thank you for making your donation. #### When will I receive my thank you gift? Pledge gifts can take anywhere from 3-8 weeks to arrive, based on processing time, item availability, and destination shipping address. - In Canada, final delivery of pledge gifts are administered by local postal service. - Canadian Customs may administer a fee to the recipient at their discretion. If you do not receive your thank you gift within eight weeks, we do apologize and ask that you contact us so we can check to see why your order has been delayed. Please note that DHL deliveries may require Proof of Identity information in order to complete regulatory screening. #### Where can I mail my donation? Check donations, including Qualified charitable distributions through an IRA account or Donor Advised Fund (DAF), can be mailed to the following address: PO Box 84109 Seattle, WA 98124 #### Do You Accept Canadian Funds (CAD)? Yes! Canadian dollars are taken at par, so there's no need to worry about conversion if your form of payment processes from a Canadian bank. A Canadian resident donating with a USD credit card or bank account, however, will have to pay a conversion fee as they would be billed in CAD instead of USD. #### How do I reset my PBS account password? To securely reset your PBS Account password, visit the [PBS.org reset password form](https://account.pbs.org/oauth2/send-reset-password/?ref=beta.cascadepbs.org). PBS will send you an email containing a link allowing you to create a new password. #### How do I update my Personal Information? To manage your personal information, including your email address, phone number, mailing address and newsletter preferences, please visit our [Supporter Hub ](https://video.cascadepbs.org/supporter-hub?ref=beta.cascadepbs.org). You can also update your email address from the profile section of [PBS.org](https://pbs.org/?ref=beta.cascadepbs.org) when you are logged in, following the steps below: 1. After you've logged on to PBS.org, hover over your name in the upper left side, and when the menu displays, click Profile, Account Security, then select the pencil icon that is located to the right of **Email Address*. 2. In the Email Address textbox, type the new email address and select Continue. 3. Go to the email account that is associated with the email address you just added and open the email from PBS. Copy the verification code that is in the body of the email. 4. Go back to the PBS website and paste the verification code from your email in the *Verification Code* textbox. Click Continue. Your new email address now the address associated with your PBS Account and should be used whenever logging in to PBS.org or the PBS app. If you encounter an error message that a PBS account already exists with that email address, then you will be unable to update the email address as two PBS accounts cannot exist with the same email address. Please log out and log back in with the other PBS account you have previously set up. If you own multiple PBS accounts but would like to switch the account linked to your Passport benefit, [you can reactivate your benefit with your preferred account using the Passport Reset Tool.](https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000048276-how-to-reset-your-access-for-your-passport-benefit?ref=beta.cascadepbs.org) If you're not finding the help you need here, or would prefer to reach a member of our Donor and Audience Relations team for help, please visit our [Contact page](https://www.cascadepbs.org/contact/). --- ### TV Translator URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/tv-translator/ Last updated: 2026-08-10T22:02:29.000Z # Online Notice for TV Translator There are no pending applications subject to the online posting requirement. *This page was last updated on November 15, 2022* ### TV CTA URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/tv-cta/ Last updated: 2025-11-01T12:07:08.000Z _No content available._ ### Sessions URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/sessions/ Last updated: 2026-03-27T23:52:27.000Z _No content available._ ### Tickets URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/tickets/ Last updated: 2026-04-08T00:08:50.000Z ### The 2026 Cascade PBS Ideas Festival includes a full schedule of in-person events on Saturday, June 6th, in Seattle's historic Fremont Neighborhood - including [Fremont Studios](https://fremontstudios.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org), [Picklr](https://thepicklr.com/location/fremont/?ref=cascadepbs.org), and [Hidden Hall](https://hiddenhall.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org). **GENERAL ADMISSION PASS - $55** - General admission to all Saturday activities including the community meet-ups, sessions, happy hour (21+) and closing keynote ### **VIP FESTIVAL PASS - $120** - Admission to all Saturday activities including the community meet-ups, sessions, happy hour and closing keynote - Priority entry to all sessions and keynote - Drink ticket for use at Hidden Hall (21+) - Speaker book gift - Tote bag ### Membership Perks: Members giving $10 per month or $120 per year or more receive a 20% discount on special all festival tickets. Members will receive a discount code directly from the Cascade PBS membership department. If you are not already a member, [click here](https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/189146/donate/1?ref=cascadepbs.org) to become a member and access your discount. If you are already a member and have not received your member code, please email[customerservice@cascadepbs.org](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cascade-pbs-ideas-festival-tickets-1251699710529?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=cascadepbs.org) [Get Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cascade-pbs-ideas-festival-tickets-1985874191164?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=cascadepbs.org) ### Terms and Conditions URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/terms-and-conditions-ideas-festival-2026/ Last updated: 2026-04-01T22:20:22.000Z Cascade PBS Festival tickets are fully refundable up to May 27, 2026, after which we will be unable to offer a refund. Cascade Public Media, which includes Cascade PBS, is registered under RCW 19.09 and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You may contact the Washington Secretary of State at 800-332-4483 or visit sos.wa.gov/charities for more information. Please note that tickets are not tax-deductible. ### Station Reports URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/station-reports/ Last updated: 2026-09-23T23:09:45.000Z ## Closed Captioning Quality Certification All programming provided by Cascade Public Media and broadcast on our channels KCTS-TV and KYVE complies with the closed captioning requirements established by the Federal Communications Commission as embodied in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1, including regulations concerning closed captioning quality. Programming provided by KCTS 9 complies with these regulations by either: (i) satisfying the caption quality standards set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(j)(2); (ii) adopting and following the “Video Programmer Best Practices” set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(k)(1); or (iii) being subject to one or more of the captioning exemptions set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(d), including programming for which the audio is in a language other than English or Spanish and that is not scripted programming that can be captioned using the “electronic news room” technique; interstitial material, promotional announcements, and public service announcements that are 10 minutes or less in duration; and/or programming that consists primarily of non-vocal music. *Have a question or comment about captioning on Cascade Public Media television channels or the Cascade PBS website? 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We’ll find out in our Road Test of the DBX S, then switch over to an ever-popular utility with a completely different mission, the Kia Telluride Hybrid. What kind of difference will its new hybrid-assisted powertrain make? Come ride with us and find out! ### Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/16/26 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/washington-week/episode/washington-week-with-the-atlantic-full-episode-101626-9fwx82/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T21:30:09.000Z Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from October 16, 2026. ### Is a blue wave coming, and how will Trump react? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/washington-week/extras/clip2-wfmoaa/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T21:30:14.000Z Early voting begins in Texas on Monday, and the Senate race's outcome could determine which party controls the chamber. Is there a blue wave coming, and what would Democrats do if they manage to take full control of Congress? And how will Donald Trump rule in the last two years of his presidency? ### Who will emerge as the GOP's 2028 nominee? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/washington-week/extras/clip3-eoa2ey/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T21:30:12.000Z From Marco Rubio to JD Vance, the panel discusses who might be the next Republican presidential nominee and the challenges they may face in the primaries and general election in 2028. ### Trump’s Ukraine U-turn URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/washington-week/extras/clip1-tycwmy/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T21:30:16.000Z There was another dramatic U-turn in President Trump's attitude toward Ukraine and Russia. Last week, he agreed to a billion-dollar diesel deal with Russia, giving Vladimir Putin money when he needs it. Trump also spent this week deriding Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The panel discusses what's happening and what it means. ### News Wrap: Zacharia out as White House press secretary URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-zacharia-1792182488/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T02:30:18.000Z In our news wrap Friday, White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role after less than a week on the job, three large brush fires in Southern California are forcing people to flee their homes and dozens of Israeli settlers set cars and trees ablaze across the West Bank and attacked Palestinians as they gathered for their autumn olive harvest. ### Oregon shooter attacked special ed classroom, police say URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/oregon-school-shooting-1792178231/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T02:30:20.000Z Police in Bend, Oregon, are still investigating the motive behind the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. Four people were killed, including three young children and a teacher. Police identified the shooter as a 16-year-old who previously attended the school. They said he attacked a special education classroom before being killed at the scene. William Brangham reports. ### How Alaska became a battleground in the fight for the Senate URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/vote-2026-1792182550/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T02:30:23.000Z Alaska could play a pivotal role in Democrats’ efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. In a debate, Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faced questions about rising fuel costs driven by the war with Iran and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola pushed back against allegations that she mistreated staff members. Geoff Bennett discussed the race with Lori Townsend of Alaska Public Media. ### Exhibition explores link between Black women and Shakespeare URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/to-hear-her-speak-1792182611/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T02:30:14.000Z The Folger Shakespeare Library's newest exhibition maps an unlikely historical connection between Black women and the works of William Shakespeare. Nearly 100 objects document the stories of renowned scholars, popular actors and little-known historic figures. Geoff Bennett spoke with curator Patricia Akhimie. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. ### Capehart and Continetti on the press secretary's quick exit URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/brooks-capehart-1792177884/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T02:30:26.000Z Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and Wall Street Journal opinion columnist Matthew Continetti join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, the White House press secretary's exit after five days on the job, President Trump’s renewed feud with Ukraine’s president and new reporting on who is paying for the White House ballroom project. ### What makes the Oregon school shooting different URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/oregon-school-shooting-dis-1792182445/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T02:31:05.000Z There are many more questions to be answered about the deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. To explore some of them, Amna Nawaz spoke with James Densley, professor and chair of criminology and criminal justice at Metro State University. He is best known for co-creating the Violence Prevention Project, a database of mass shooters in the United States. ### Examining Trump's claims at his midterm rallies URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/rally-rhetoric-1792182521/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T02:03:26.000Z Ahead of the midterms, President Trump is on the campaign trail looking to rally his base in battleground races. His controversial comments at those rallies have drawn attention. White House correspondent Liz Landers has a fact check on some of Trump's claims. ### Kerry Kennedy remembers mother's life, advocacy in new book URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/kerry-kennedy-1792182581/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T03:30:22.000Z Two years ago, Ethel Kennedy passed away. The matriarch of the prominent political dynasty, she was a steadfast supporter of her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and a lifelong advocate for human rights. She’s now being remembered in a new book by her daughter called “Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy.” Amna Nawaz sat down with Kerry Kennedy to discuss more. ### October 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-16-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1792123201/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T02:30:11.000Z October 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### White-Nose Syndrome in Bats URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/oregon-field-guide/episode/white-nose-syndrome-in-bats-fmxhq4/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T22:00:23.000Z It’s been described as one of the worst wildlife disasters in our nation’s history. Bats are dying by the millions all along the east coast due to a condition called white-nose syndrome and the invasive fungus causing it is making its way towards Oregon, quickly. Can Oregon’s bats be saved? ### Beulah residents navigate a ‘quadruple whammy’ of fire and floods URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rmpbs-news/episode/beulah-residents-navigate-a-quadruple-whammy-of-fire-and-floods-pdcbk8/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T00:30:11.000Z The Aspen Acres fire, which started June 29, created burn scars on the land and hydrophobic soil — the soil repels water instead of absorbing it. The water-repellant soil is an ideal surface for flash flooding, which has been wreaking havoc on the small town and making it difficult for residents to move forward with their fire recovery efforts. ### October 16, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-16-2026-zdt79g/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T23:30:16.000Z Kerry Kennedy, daughter of AG and Senator Robert Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1968, discusses her new biography of her mother, Ethel Kennedy. Nick Paton Walsh reports on the violence in Haiti. In 1972, William Greaves recorded the last known gathering of Harlem Renaissance luminaries. His son and granddaughter, Liani and David Greaves, have now brought that footage to light in a new film. ### Would a Penny Dropped from the Empire State Building Kill You? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nova/extras/would-a-penny-dropped-from-the-empire-state-building-kill-you-x7shhe/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T22:30:19.000Z For centuries, scientists argued about how objects fall. The answer eventually led to our modern understanding of gravity, acceleration, and drag. ### Is There a Center of the Universe? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nova/extras/is-there-a-center-of-the-universe-kjtymm/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T05:30:09.000Z Is Earth the center of the universe? Is there a center of the universe at all? Physics relies on the idea that there isn’t – but some strange evidence that suggests our place in the cosmos may not be as ordinary as we thought. ### “Worse Than You Think:” How Immigration Courts Have Changed URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/decibel/extras/worse-than-you-think-how-immigration-courts-have-changed-onvilq/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T20:09:01.000Z Attorneys in Rundberg are facing a deluge of requests for help as detention rates have skyrocketed. At the same time, they find themselves working under increasingly difficult circumstances, with changing precedents, shifting court dates and trial prep time often cut in half. ### Never-Before-Seen Footage: The Last Gathering of the Harlem Renaissance URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/never-before-seen-footage-the-last-gathering-of-the-harlem-renaissance-x5fzer/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T08:30:11.000Z One night in 1972, William Greaves filmed the last documented gathering of the living luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance. The footage was largely unseen until now. His son David and granddaughter Liani made it their mission to bring the project to the big screen in "Once Upon a Time in Harlem.” They discuss the importance of this film and this phenomenal period in American cultural history. ### "Haiti Deportation Crisis" - Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/frontline/trailers/haiti-deportation-crisis-preview/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T21:00:29.000Z The Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians who had fled violence and upheaval, saying that Haiti was now safe enough for them to return home. What is the reality in Haiti? The documentary offers a rare, up-close look at the impact of gang violence, the efforts to combat it, and the rising fears among Haitians in the U.S. of being deported. ### White-Nose Syndrome in Bats URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/oregon-field-guide/episode/white-nose-syndrome-in-bats-wy7nkc/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T22:00:45.000Z It’s been described as one of the worst wildlife disasters in our nation’s history. Bats are dying by the millions all along the east coast due to a condition called white-nose syndrome and the invasive fungus causing it is making its way towards Oregon, quickly. Can Oregon’s bats be saved? ### Cats Accidentally Solved a Physics Mystery URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nova/extras/cats-accidentally-solved-a-physics-mystery-fdwwfm/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T21:00:49.000Z For centuries, scientists have been baffled by how cats land on their feet. Figuring it out took several theories, calculations, and dropped cats. But it’s helped us understand everything from how to move in zero gravity to building better robots. ### Crime and Punishment in America URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/events/crime-and-punishment-in-america-2/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T16:20:55.000Z Join celebrated director Lynn Novick for a preview of her new landmark PBS documentary, Crime and Punishment in America, followed by a post-show discussion with Ear Hustle podcast hosts, Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor. The new four-part, eight-hour series, executive produced by Ken Burns and Sam Pollard, tells the consequential story of criminal justice in America as it has never before been told — from the colonial era to today. The PBS extended trailer is available [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v%5F2DNrMUSjI&ref=cascadepbs.org), and a first look from the film is available [here](https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/crime-and-punishment-in-america/?ref=cascadepbs.org). Narrated by Keith David, Crime and Punishment in America is the first documentary project to comprehensively explore the arguments Americans have had over the problem of crime, the purpose of punishment, and the meaning of justice for more than 250 years. The film offers a sweeping look at the American criminal justice system, from the origins of prisons and policing to our continued fascination with crime, and traces the contours of our imperfect system and how it influences nearly all parts of our society: the media, economics, and politics. Through the voices and testimony of those who have committed crimes, experienced incarceration, enforced the law, or lost loved ones to violence, the series explores the cost of America’s choices and the enduring tension between crime and punishment, vengeance and mercy, justice and redemption. Crime and Punishment in America will air over four consecutive nights on PBS beginning November 16, 2026, and will stream on all PBS digital platforms for four weeks. After sharing a curated selection of clips from the eight-hour series, Novick will sit down with the hosts of the Pulitzer finalist podcast [*Ear Hustle*](https://www.earhustlesq.com/about/?ref=cascadepbs.org#team), Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, to discuss the film’s making and perspectives on the American carceral system. **Cascade PBS is a proud sponsor of this event.** ### A look at WA’s 3rd, 4th and 5th District Congressional races URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/the-newsfeed-2/2026/10/a-look-at-was-3rd-4th-and-5th-district-congressional-races/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T14:00:00.000Z The midterm election is less than 3 weeks away. This year all voters in Washington will vote on their members of Congress, with each of the state’s 10 U.S. House Seats on the ballot. We’re reviewing congressional races in the 3rd, 4th and 5th Districts in the state – including one that is one of the closest in the nation. Longtime Washington State Standard political reporter, Jerry Cornfield says all seats have varied political significance. In the southwestern portion of the state, is the 3rd Congressional District. The race with the most attention, money and national implications. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkemp Perez, a Democrat who often sides with Republicans, is clawing to keep her seat against Republican state senator and businessman, John Braun. “When I last looked Republicans held a four-seat advantage over Democrats in the U.S. House. There's less than two dozen races around the country that are even considered competitive. This is one of them. So, the winner of this race will help determine who's going to have the majority in the U.S. House next year,” Cornfield said. Cornfield says if this seat flipped, it would be a huge boost for Republicans. “Washington state is heavily Democratic in its congressional delegation. So, if Senator John Braun, the Republican, is able to take the seat back, as Republicans did hold it for more than a decade prior to a Democrat Marie Glusenkemp-Perez winning, it would be a big win for the party. They've been suffering losses in the state legislative races and the congressional races, and this is one that will be a good barometer of just where is the Republican Party, at least in the southwest part of the state,” Cornfield said. In the central part of Washington, including Yakima and the Tri-Cities, voters are weighing the open seat for District 4\. Republican congressman Dan Newhouse is not seeking re-election. The race is between Republican Amanda McKinney, and Democrat John Duresky. “Amanda McKinney, a Yakima County commissioner, is running with the endorsement of President Donald Trump. And she is all-in after a recent debate, with the Trump MAGA agenda and is 100% in line with him. John Duresky has got a long history in the community... but he's not as well-funded. The Democrats are not lined up to push him through, but there is a “blue wave” that's on the East Coast, and it's making its way to the West Coast. And this is one of those races where you just wonder, are Democrats and the Independents ready to walk away and do something they haven't done in a long time, and that's elect a Democrat to this district,” Cornfield said. The 5th Congressional district includes Spokane, the largest city in eastern Washington. This is the other seat in Washington currently held by a Republican, Michael Baumgartner, but in this case, he’s running for re-election. “Michael Baumgartner is in his first term, and he too has the support of President Donald Trump. Carmela Conroy, the Democrat, ran against him. You know, they fought against each other two years ago on the ballot. So, it is a kind of a rematch of sorts. On paper, again, like the 4th Congressional District it looks pretty one-sided for the Republican. However, just in recent weeks, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said, ‘we think that blue wave is going to wash ashore in that district, and we can bring Carmela Conroy over to a victory and turn it from red to blue.’ I think that's a long shot,” Cornfield said. While the 7 other races all feature a Democrat and Republican, analysts expect them all to stay in Democratic control. ### Hair URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/voces/specials/hair-xlwcof/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T13:11:38.000Z It’s just another day in Mari’s salon, women come to share their struggles, boost each other up, and gossip. But today Christina comes in late with a truly terrible dye job. The women rally around her when they find out the truth behind it. ### Why Does Campus Sexual Assault Persist? Columbia & Princeton Professors Explain URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/why-does-campus-sexual-assault-persist-columbia-princeton-professors-explain-zums4s/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T13:30:17.000Z A former Cornell student is suing seven fraternity members, alleging that they sexually assaulted her in 2024\. Prosecutors reopened the case after massive public outcry in support of the plaintiff, known as Jane Doe. As her suit reignites a conversation about rape culture on campuses, Profs. Jennifer Hirsch and Shamus Khan, authors of “Sexual Citizens,” say it isn't enough simply to teach consent. ### October 15, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-15-2026-fc3hhn/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T05:30:11.000Z Evelyn Farkas, Fmr. Deputy Asst. Defense Secretary, discusses U.S.-Ukraine tensions. Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir, Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar and Fmr. Irish President Mary Robinson discuss peace and diplomacy at the Reykjavik "Imagine Forum." Amid the Cornell sexual assault case, Profs. Jennifer S. Hirsch of Columbia and Shamus Khan of Princeton examine campus sexual violence. ### Mossback's Northwest: Pirates of the Salish Sea URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/mossbacks-northwest-2/2026/10/mossbacks-northwest-pirates-of-the-salish-sea/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T15:02:26.000Z We all know what a pirate is. We’ve seen swashbuckling movies, watched Peter Pan, read Treasure Island, and perhaps ventured on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland. Pirates are the water-borne baddies who steal boats, rob folks, hide their loot, skulk, drink, and party with abandon in their island hideouts. If this defines pirates, the Salish Sea is no stranger to the genre. The water border with Canada made it ripe for opium smugglers, aided by the rough lattice of misty archipelagos and pillage-able targets. It was a haven for those who trafficked in human beings. There were those who came by boat to rob and steal from isolated waterfront communities, or who would ransack nets holding the flashing silver treasure of sockeye salmon. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, nautical outlaws were a salty scourge on Puget Sound. A newspaper reported in 1903, “Camano Island, Whidbey Island and San Juan fairly swarm with pirates and smugglers, who, owing to the many small indentations of the islands, are able to carry on their nefarious business in safe distance from the law.” Their prey and profits included opium and bringing in illicit Chinese workers, banned from the U.S., as human cargo from British Columbia. In this era, profits could still be made by the little guy or a small gang using fast sailing sloops or skiffs with gas engines to dodge in and out of the Sound’s complex waterways. In 1893 a newspaper described the scene: “The opium ring of the Northwest is a fearful, shadowy, impalpable something, shadowy in form, but most substantial in fact.” ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/Ep1-Kelly.jpg) Lawrence "Larry" Kelly (Public Domain) A master of the game was a Confederate veteran who swore he’d never do an honest day’s work for the Union after the war, and he never did. Lawrence “Larry” Kelly moved to the region in the 1870s and started a more than 25-year smuggling career. His bases of operation included Sinclair and Guemes Islands in the San Juans, the latter has a Kelly’s Point marking where he launched his smuggling activities. Despite multiple arrests and, escapes—including one from McNeil Island federal prison in 1886– his career lasted well into his seventies. Newspapers called Kelly the “King of the Smugglers.” Opium was legal to use in Washington and BC at the time, but the U.S. put heavy duties on it, doubling the price. To circumvent the tariffs Kelly and others snuck smokeable opium, refined in Victoria, across the border, bound for ready buyers and distributors in Port Townsend, Bellingham, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Olympia, Astoria, and Portland. Kelly was also known for being paid to smuggle Chinese men into the U.S. where they were banned but desired as part of the labor force. It was said he had boats specially fitted to hide human cargo. If about to be caught by government agents, he could dump these men into the sea to sink them forever. A horrific story circulated that Kelly once threw overboard 13 men in the Strait of Juan de Fuca when the wind died and he knew his sloop couldn’t outrun an approaching U.S. revenue cutter. It wasn’t proven but such stories persisted and gave his image the coloring of a ruthless Blackbeard. Kelly wasn’t alone. ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/Ep1-Furgusen.jpg) Henry Ferguson, aka “The Flying Dutchman" (Nanaimo Museum) There was Henry Ferguson, aka “The Flying Dutchman,” –also known as Henry Wagner in Canada--who one newspaper called the “terror of \[the\] islands of Puget Sound.” He was said to have once been a member of the notorious Hole-in-the-Wall Gang of Butch Cassidy fame, which he denied. He was wanted in Utah for train robbery. He came West and started a seagoing crime spree. He was an intimidating figure. A wanted poster described him as having eyes of steel gray, bowed legs, and carring a 44-calibre Colt revolver and a double-barreled shotgun. Ferguson admitted to smuggling opium, an estimated 9,000 pounds of it. But he was more notorious for hijacking cargoes from small trading vessels. He also robbed banks at gunpoint in BC. He robbed a post office on Whidbey Island--twice! He stole a shipload of oats—yes oats– from a warehouse in Stanwood. He was caught in a 1901 shootout at his Whidbey Island hideout and did a stint at the state pen in Walla Walla. His sprees came to an end when he was caught while burglarizing a general store at the coal port of Union Bay on Vancouver Island where he was accused of shooting and killing a constable. He was convicted and was hanged in Nanaimo in the summer of 1913. ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/Ep1-Fish-Labor.jpg) Fish cannery labor in Bellingham (Wikimedia) Perhaps the most lucrative and prevalent acts of piracy involved an unexpected commodity: salmon. The salmon canning industry moved from the Columbia River to Puget Sound in the late 1800s and fishing was little regulated and took on an industrial scale. Enormous runs of fish came through the Salish Sea and many were caught by giant trap nets—permanent fixtures that funneled running salmon by the millions into nets. At places like Point Roberts, Lummi and Whidbey Islands, and Boundary Bay fishers—legal and illegal--were essentially strip-mining the resource. Many of the traps were run by the canneries, but there were independent operators too. But the huge nets of fish proved to be easy pickings. When trap nets were full, an enterprising fish pirate would come along on a dark and choppy night and help themselves to the captive fish. Sometimes, they bribed watchmen, if there were any. Buyers were easy to find. If, say, salmon were selling for 75 cents apiece, a quick nightly raid on a trap net could easily yield 2,000 salmon. That was an easy $1,500 in turn-of-the-century money. Eager fish buyers would meet the pirates off-shore. The fish, taken alive from the nets, were often fresher than salmon available from local fishing boats, so off-loading the stolen salmon was easy. Dealers rarely questioned the source since the fish, unlike cattle, weren’t branded. Some of the thieves didn’t have to hide. Expert salmon thief Bert “Spider” Jones told an interviewer, “Everybody in Anacortes called me ‘Fish Pirate Jones.’ I didn’t care what they called me just so I was making money.” He did so on nightly trap raids. As time went on fish pirates got bolder. They could attack Canadian nets and hide in the U.S., or vice versa. As trap owners increased security, some fish pirates operated in armed gangs. A large pirate raid in 1909 at Point Roberts was said to have liberated $10,000 worth of sockeye at gunpoint. In 1910, a sheriff’s raid made arrests of a gang that was said to have taken $30,000 worth of fish—about $1 million in today’s dollars. Talk about scaling up! The second decade of the 1900s brought about a sea-change for Puget pirates. Smokeable opium was eventually banned in the U.S. and Canada, and illicit immigration declined. Overfishing damaged the salmon runs and a ban on traps eliminated piracy’s fast-money and easy pickings. Rumrunning later boomed with Prohibition, but the wild west period of piracy was over. ### Seattle’s legacy arts & culture venues are gearing up to gather URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/artsea/2026/10/seattles-legacy-arts-culture-venues-are-gearing-up-to-gather/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T01:25:31.000Z Seattle’s arts and culture venues have been abuzz with drills and hammers, as several new moves and remodels are in the works this fall. A recurring theme among these spruce-ups is a desire to create more “gathering spaces” — meaning more dedicated places where people can hang out, look at art, maybe snack or scroll, regardless of whether they’re going to see a ticketed show or take a class. > *You’re reading *Art x NW*, the weekly arts and culture newsletter from Cascade PBS.* [*Read past issues*](https://www.cascadepbs.org/tag/artsea/) *and* [*subscribe for more*](http://cascadepbs.org/ArtNWNewsletter?ref=cascadepbs.org)*.* **Seattle Symphony** spent $20 million on its recent makeover of Benaroya Hall (the first since it opened in 1998), with the stated goal of creating “more room to settle in and stay awhile.” The result is some 500 new seats outside the performance halls, an expanded street-level cafe (with a menu curated by Ethan Stowell), as well as a new Community Room. This last is a public space for classes, talks, performances and art exhibits — starting with a group show of contemporary Black artists curated by Arte Noir. According to a Seattle Symphony press release, the intention is to create “a place where everyone in our community can find belonging.” You can get a sense of the new Benaroya during Seattle Symphony’s free, daylong [Open House](https://benaroyahall.org/en/concerttickets/calendar/2026-2027/27-benaroya-hall-open-house?ref=cascadepbs.org) event this weekend (Oct. 18), which features a packed slate of performances across the venue’s auditoriums and lobbies. That includes a concert by Seattle-born band The Head and The Heart, which will perform a free show with symphony members at 4 p.m. (the catch: you can only get tickets for this concert in person at the box office, starting at 9 a.m. on Oct. 18; no tickets are required for any other Open House activities). ![Architectural rendering of a large lobby space with banquettes and plants down the middle](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/SAM-Remodel-Rendering-Brotman-Forum-ZGF-Architects.jpeg) A rendering of the reimagined Brotman Forum at Seattle Art Museum. (ZGF Architects) Earlier this week another legacy Seattle arts institution announced big plans for transforming its downtown venue. **Seattle Art Museum** (with ZGF Architects) is kicking off a series of interior-space shifts designed to increase “community and connection.” Promising a 50% increase in free public spaces, according to a press release, the intent is to create “new ways for people to gather, connect, work, dine and spend time together — with or without a visit to the galleries.” The SAM changes include re-opening two entrances along University Street, new installations outside the ticketed paywall, and a new “public commons” in the Brotman Forum lobby (where the ticketing desks currently stand), featuring comfortable seating and shared worktables. The changes will take place in stages, starting this weekend (with SAM’s newly designed Bar Dojo restaurant, opening Oct. 17 with a signature “Hammering Man” cocktail) and running through April 2027. Also welcoming the public to new and improved digs is **Pottery Northwest**. The longtime arts organization was born at Seattle Center in 1966, occupied a beloved lower Queen Anne space from 1975-2022, and when that lease came up, moved to a windowless basement facility in Pioneer Square. That last space was difficult to find and had no street presence, but that won’t be a problem with Pottery Northwest’s new home in South Lake Union, at Seventh Avenue and Bell Street. In addition to lots of big windows, the 10,000 square-foot space offers state-of-the art facilities for ceramics classes of all kinds. A street-level gallery will encourage foot traffic to stop, drop in and stick around to learn more. Pottery Northwest calls the new facility “an inclusive, welcoming third space.” You can check it out at the free [grand opening](https://www.potterynorthwest.org/moving?ref=cascadepbs.org) (Nov. 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.), which will include a dedication ceremony featuring sculptor [Aisha Harrison](https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/art-by-northwest-2/episode/rooted-in-clay-aisha-harrison-k11fvi/), who was recently profiled in *Art by Northwest*. Here too the emphasis is on welcoming the public — no arts experience needed — as reflected by the organization’s re-opening theme: “built for belonging.” ![Photo of an old movie marquee that reads COMING SOON: THE GRAND ILLUSION](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/Varsity-becomes-Grand-Illusion-Daniel-Spils.jpeg) The Grand Illusion will soon reopen in the former Varsity Theater. (Daniel Spils) Let’s continue catching up on arts venue news, including some rare wins for old movie theaters. In case you missed it, travel guru Rick Steves bought the historic **Edmonds Theater** movie house for just over $2 million in late August. The single-screen, 100-year-old venue was struggling to stay afloat, so Steves (who remembers going there since the 1970s) stepped in to save it. Echoing the gathering space trend, he envisions it as a place for more than movies, [telling the Seattle Times](https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/rick-steves-purchases-edmonds-theater-moviehouse/?ref=cascadepbs.org) he intends to welcome nonprofit and other community groups when the movies aren’t rolling. In late September we learned that the historic [Grand Illusion Cinema](https://grandillusioncinema.org/moving/?ref=cascadepbs.org) — which has been searching for a new home since losing its lease in 2025 — will take over the University District theater formerly known as **The Varsity**. This is exciting on several fronts, as both theaters have deep roots in the Seattle film landscape. After a variety of upgrades, reopening is scheduled for late fall. (Meanwhile, the Grand Illusion lives on in a nomadic form, [screening](https://grandillusioncinema.org/calendar/?ref=cascadepbs.org) at SIFF Film Center at Seattle Center.) One last bit of welcoming venue news: This past weekend, the **Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial** held its [grand opening](https://bijaema.org/visitor-center-grand-opening/?ref=cascadepbs.org) (Oct. 11), revealing a new visitor’s center and plaza some 20 years in the making. Shepherded by survivors and descendents of Japanese-American incarceration during WWII, the dockside location — where the first West Coast residents were forcibly removed from their homes under Executive Order 9066 — now includes a shelter highlighting historic documents, photography and local stories. ![Photo of seven glass fish forms in bright colors hung on a wall, displayed as a school](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/Stonington-Luminosity-Dan-Friday.jpg) Dan Friday's fluid glass fish are on view at Stonington Gallery as part of the Refract Glass Festival. (Stonington Gallery) Upcoming fall festivals serve a remarkable diversity of interests, from glass addicts to puppet enthusiasts. < Returning for its eighth edition, [Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience](https://refractseattle.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org) (Oct. 15-18) is hosted by Chihuly Garden and Glass but sprawls across the greater Seattle area with gallery exhibits, glass blowing lessons, hot shop demos, film screenings, a walking tour and a “hot glass party” featuring Dan Friday, Preston Singletary and a live DJ. < [Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam](https://theatreoffjackson.org/event/fussy-cloud-puppet-slam-vol-32/?ref=cascadepbs.org) at Theater Off Jackson (Oct. 16-17) is leaning into Halloween season, drawing on the pulpy, highly stylized horror of Italian Giallo cinema in this collection of short-form cabaret puppet performances. (Note: for adult puppet fans!) < Several indie film festivals are on deck, including: Seattle Art Museum’s[ Excellent Adventures](https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/programs/sam-films?ref=cascadepbs.org) series. This celebration of Keanu Reeves’ oeuvre includes *Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure*, *Point Break*, *Bram Stoker’s Dracula* and *The Matrix*. Also already in progress is the[ Seattle Latino Film Festival](https://www.slff.org/full-program?ref=cascadepbs.org) (through Oct. 17), which continues at various locations including The Beacon and Central Cinema. Up north, the [Friday Harbor Film Festival](https://www.fhff.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org) (Oct. 22-25) screens dozens of features and shorts, all documenting true stories about intergenerational relationships, interstellar exploration and everything in between. And coming up next weekend, the 20th annual[ Tacoma Film Festival](https://grandcinema.com/tacomafilmfestival?ref=cascadepbs.org) (Oct. 22-25) kicks off with an opening night party that features *Time Warp*, a documentary about a 25-year-old performer’s fight to put on a *Rocky Horror Picture Show* production in a rural Wyoming town. All eight new episodes of **Art by Northwest* Season 3 are now out in the world! Have you seen each and every one? Catch up on [**Art by Northwest*](https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/art-by-northwest-2/), nominated for two Northwest Regional Emmy Awards. ### Pennsylvania doctor urges vaccination amid measles outbreak URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/measles-outbreak-1792098316/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T04:30:16.000Z The CDC has confirmed more than 4,000 cases of measles this year as the country grapples with the largest outbreak of the highly infectious virus in 35 years. Nearly a fifth of cases comprise children under the age of five, and 95% are among unvaccinated people. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dr. Evan Shirey, a pediatric infectious disease doctor based in Pennsylvania. ### An accounting of Trump's promised payouts URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/promised-payouts-1792098364/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T04:30:14.000Z President Trump is cutting checks to Americans and promising more with less than three weeks left in a midterm cycle largely focused on affordability. Trump argues they’re refunds for excessive healthcare costs and promised economic dividends that only his party can deliver. Democrats contend he’s trying to bribe citizens to vote for Republicans. Liz Landers has an accounting of the payouts. ### David Byrne explores the art of rediscovery in new book URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/sleeping-beauties-1792099973/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T04:30:12.000Z Why do great ideas and works of art sometimes get forgotten? And why do some get revived? These are among the questions explored by musician, writer and visual artist David Byrne in his new book, "Sleeping Beauties." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown recently joined him in Brooklyn for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. ### Why small colleges are closing and the toll on communities URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/rethinking-college-1792099641/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T02:01:07.000Z Across the nation, scores of small private colleges and universities are either closing or under threat. As each school shutters, students, faculty, and the surrounding community struggle to find a way forward. Paul Solman reports on one such school and the effects of its demise. It's part of our higher education series, Rethinking College, and produced in collaboration with the Hechinger Report. ### Inside Georgia’s Senate race between Ossoff and Collins URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/vote-2026-1792098461/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T02:01:03.000Z President Trump will travel to Georgia on Friday to stump for Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins. Collins is in an uphill battle against incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Liz Landers visited Georgia for a closer look at that race. ### Ukraine less reliant on U.S. amid rift, ex-ambassador says URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/russian-invasion-dis-1792097669/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T02:00:58.000Z For perspective on the tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Amna Nawaz spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor. He’s now a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council. ### Ukraine resumes energy strikes, saying Russia never stopped URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/russian-invasion-pkg-1792091882/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T02:00:54.000Z The tense alliance between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump is nearing a new low point. After days of bitter back-and-forth between the two leaders, Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian energy targets. Trump had demanded an "energy ceasefire" this past Sunday between the two. Russia never stopped its attacks. Lisa Desjardins reports. ### News Wrap: Trump says execution will not be livestreamed URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-execution-1792097692/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T04:30:10.000Z In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump canceled plans to livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, federal law enforcement agencies are investigating a series of letters containing what they're calling "suspicious substances" that were sent to congressional and state election officials and police report multiple victims in a shooting at a school in Bend, Oregon. ### The (Persistent) Illusion of Centrifugal Force URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nova/extras/the-persistent-illusion-of-centrifugal-force-abedxb/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T02:30:46.000Z Centrifugal force feels completely real — but physicists call it a pseudo-force. So why does it feel so powerful? ### October 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-15-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1792036801/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T04:30:18.000Z October 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### The hopes and risks of bringing robots into our homes URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/horizons/episode/the-hopes-and-risks-of-bringing-robots-into-our-homes-hcal72/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T05:30:30.000Z Life-like, humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades. Now, those robots work in factories and assembly lines all over the world. Will they soon be working in our own homes? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores our robotic future with Aaron Ames of the California Institute of Technology. ### Ari Lennox URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/austin-city-limits/episode/ari-lennox-msonbu/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T04:30:18.000Z Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox brings her soulful vocals, effortless groove and magnetic presence to ACL. She performs highlights from her acclaimed album Vacancy alongside fan favorites “Soft Girl Era” and “Shea Butter Baby.” ### A look at WA’s 3rd, 4th and 5th District Congressional races URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/a-look-at-was-3rd-4th-and-5th-district-congressional-races-yfhkmy/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T12:30:20.000Z All 10 U.S. House Seats in Washington are on the ballot this year. ### The mystery of Havana Syndrome and the search for answers URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/compass-points/episode/the-mystery-of-havana-syndrome-and-the-search-for-answers-unvozf/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T02:03:39.000Z Unsolved mystery or cover-up? What started out as reports of sonic attacks on American diplomats evolved into a phenomenon affecting at least 1,500 people across six continents. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses more with Michael Rey and Oriana Zill de Granados, authors of "The Havana Syndrome: Secret Weapons, a Government Cover-Up, and the Greatest Spy Mystery of Our Time." ### Wynonna Judd Performs "Woman to Woman" URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/great-performances/extras/wynonna-performs-woman-to-woman-oharmt/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T18:30:40.000Z Wynonna Judd performs "Woman to Woman" in this celebration of country music star Tammy Wynette. ### Prop I, ICE Shooting Investigation URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/austin-insight/episode/prop-i-ice-shooting-investigation-xsv7ig/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T16:00:20.000Z City Council already instituted a more robust audit process earlier this year, but Prop I would go a step further and amend the City Charter to require it. Campaigns both for and against Prop I are ramping up ahead of early voting. ### Breaking the Deadlock: AI: Who’s In Control? — Open URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/deadlock/extras/breaking-the-deadlock-ai-whos-in-control-open-h5xsxj/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T16:30:21.000Z Can AI improve lives without sacrificing security, jobs, or human values? In BREAKING THE DEADLOCK: AI: Who's in Control?, moderator Aaron Tang guides a lively discussion on the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence. As perspectives clash over innovation, regulation, and corporate influence, one question rises above the rest: who will shape AI's future, and for whose benefit? ### Candidates vie for open Seattle City Council seat URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/the-newsfeed-2/2026/10/candidates-vie-for-open-seattle-city-council-seat/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T14:00:01.000Z One seat is up for grabs on Seattle’s city council in this election, representing neighborhoods in the northernmost part of the city. Affordability and public safety are top among the issues in the race. The special election is happening because city council member Cathy Moore resigned in 2025\. Debora Juarez was appointed to fill the seat since then but did not run in this election. Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang emerged as the top two candidates in the August primary, with Jenks receiving more than half of the votes. The winner will only fill the seat for the last year of Moore’s term before facing re-election in 2027\. Jenks is a political director for nonprofit FairVote Washington. She says food deserts in the area are a concern after Lake City lost its only full-service grocery store in 2025\. That’s part of what prompted her to run. “I’m running because I think blue cities should show that they can govern and meet our needs: Public safety, transportation, housing, shelter, but also really basic infrastructure,” she said. Jenks received the endorsements of the Stranger, the King County Democrats and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay. Kang is a college instructor and says she heard a clear message while out canvassing with voters. “People just want the basics to work,” she said. “Safe streets, vibrant parks, clean neighborhoods. These are not things that are gonna cost a lot of money, or it's out of the extraordinary. These are the basics.” Kang was endorsed by the Seattle Times, City Councilmember Bob Kettle and former Council President Sara Nelson. Both candidates acknowledge the limits to what they can do in a year. They both say, if they were elected, they would run for re-election to a full four-year term next fall. ### They Tried to Stop DOGE. Michael Lewis’ New Book Tells Their Story URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/they-tried-to-stop-doge-michael-lewis-new-book-tells-their-story-dt9xbg/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T14:30:57.000Z At the start of Trump's second term, Elon Musk was brought in ostensibly to cut government spending and shrink the bureaucracy. He made an abrupt exit four months later. In his latest book, Michael Lewis writes about the civil servants who resisted Musk's efforts to dismantle government institutions. The author joins Walter Isaacson to discuss. ### October 14, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-14-2026-m9eodc/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T14:30:59.000Z Palestinian democracy activist Samer Sinijlawi reacts to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's decision to postpone elections, extending his already 21-year rule. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Brittany Kaiser discuss the new film recounting Facebook's 2021 scandal. Famed author Michael Lewis writes about the civil servants who defied DOGE. ### Ilana Glazer: Entenmann's Coffee Cake Donuts URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/podcasts/your-last-meal/2026/10/ilana-glazer-entenmanns-coffee-cake-donuts/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T13:51:30.000Z [**Ilana Glazer**](https://www.instagram.com/ilana/?hl=en&ref=cascadepbs.org) co-created and starred in one of Rachel Belle's favorite TV shows of all time: the hilarious *"Broad City*!" 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The Starshield satellite network, funded by the Pentagon and operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, was not operating at full capacity, hampering communications within the Ukrainian military. Liz Landers reports and Amna Nawaz discusses the developments with retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery. ### Economist on inflation report, what's driving prices higher URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/rising-prices-1792013781/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T04:36:37.000Z With the midterm elections just three weeks away, a new inflation report shows prices rising faster than expected, putting more pressure on Americans struggling with the cost of everyday essentials. To discuss what the latest numbers mean for Americans, Amna Nawaz spoke with Heather Long, vice president and chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union. ### Attorney for banned outlets on fight over White House access URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/trump-the-press-1792013926/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T04:36:44.000Z A federal judge has once again ordered the White House to restore access for three news organizations President Trump banned last month over their coverage of his administration. The judge ordered full access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico while their legal challenge moves forward. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ted Boutrous, the attorney representing the three outlets. ### Fraternity culture under scrutiny in wake of Cornell case URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/fraternities-on-campus-1792014045/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T04:36:33.000Z The fallout from sexual assault allegations at Cornell University continues. Faculty members plan to introduce a resolution of no confidence in how leadership handled an alleged gang rape at a fraternity. The university has suspended fraternity parties through the academic year and committed to “a thorough review of fraternity life." Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jud Horras and John Hechinger. ### Democratic and GOP strategists on Trump's unpopularity URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/vote-2026-1792017948/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T04:36:35.000Z The latest polling for the upcoming midterms shows a tilt in Democrats' favor. For an inside view of the final weeks of the campaign, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee and Republican strategist Doug Heye. ### How immigration policies shaped America and have evolved URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/how-immigration-policies-shaped-america-and-have-evolved-1792019430/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T04:36:40.000Z The Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration may be novel in its tools, methods and scope, but it belongs to a long tradition in this nation’s past. Judy Woodruff reports for her series, Crossroads: America at 250. ### Candidates vie for open Seattle City Council seat URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/candidates-vie-for-open-seattle-city-council-seat-fkpcjd/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T15:30:53.000Z Affordability and public safety are top among the issues in the race to represent north Seattle. ### October 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-14-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1791950401/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T04:36:03.000Z October 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### Trailer | Beyond The Ballot: Colorado's Cost of Living URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rmpbs-original-documentaries/trailers/trailer-beyond-the-ballot-colorados-cost-of-living-yr7sgf/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T01:00:35.000Z Cost of living is a defining issue of Colorado’s 2026 midterm elections. Told through the perspectives of residents, candidates, and community leaders, Beyond the Ballot: Colorado’s Cost of Living features six stories addressing the top issues impacting affordability, from housing and groceries to healthcare, education, and transportation. ### World Without Cows II With WR URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/whitney-reynolds-show/trailers/world-without-cows-ii-with-wr-bptkjy/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T23:30:14.000Z Whitney Reynolds sits down with the filmmakers behind World Without Cows to go behind the scenes of their documentary. From the inspiration behind the project to the filming process, they discuss what went into bringing the story to life, their experiences along the way, and what they hope audiences take away from the film. ### Season 2 Inside Look URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/maigret/extras/season-2-inside-look-mj0hky/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T18:30:54.000Z "It's a detective show with heart." The cast and crew give you an inside look at Maigret Season 2, airing Sundays at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. ### Fourth-generation chile farmer reflects on a difficult growing season URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rmpbs-news/episode/fourth-generation-chile-farmer-reflects-on-a-difficult-growing-season-efywwl/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T22:30:14.000Z Colorado’s green chile season is winding dow. Fourth-generation farmer Gary DiTomaso is not sad to see it go. “This is the worst I've ever seen,” DiTomaso said. “I think if you look at the history, we've never had a year with this low of snowpack.” DiTomaso is right: this year produced the lowest snowpack in Colorado’s recorded history. Produced by Polina Saran, Rocky Mountain PBS ### Aparna Nancherla on Being a Shy Kid URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-drawing-room-with-mo-welch/episode/aparna-nancherla-on-being-a-shy-kid-we5sip/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T21:00:15.000Z Aparna Nancherla was a shy kid with serious stage fright, so naturally she became a stand-up comic. Aparna tells Mo Welch all about childhood public speaking classes, bombing between two punk bands, and explains why "who cares" became her favorite advice. Plus: Mo and Aparna draw horses. ### Four years since ‘Running While Black,’ what’s changed? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/out-back-alison-mariella-desir/2026/10/four-years-since-running-while-black-whats-changed/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T20:00:13.000Z This Sunday, October 18th, my book, [*Running While Black*](https://alisonmdesir.com/store?ref=cascadepbs.org), turns four years old! I wrote this book during the pandemic. The process started when my son was a year-and–a-half old and ended when he was three. He is now seven years old and looking at his growth makes clear to me how much time has passed since I published the book. > *This story is adapted from the *Out & Back newsletter*. If you’re not a subscriber,* [*you can sign up here*](https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/192096/subscribe/1?ref=cascadepbs.org)*.* When I reflect on what the world was like in 2022, it seemed to be a more hopeful time — at least on the face of it. Hindsight is 20/20 and it’s clear now that what was seemingly a progressive moment was just one side of the pendulum swing, which has since been followed by a conservative [whitelash](https://www.cnn.com/2016/11/11/us/obama-trump-white-backlash?ref=cascadepbs.org). When I’m feeling discouraged by the times we are living in, I rely on the words of historians and movement builders far wiser than me. With midterms just a few weeks away (visit [https://vote.gov/](https://vote.gov/?ref=cascadepbs.org) to register!), I hope these words resonate with you too. From [The Root](https://www.theroot.com/six-reasons-why-black-people-must-vote-2000113548?ref=cascadepbs.org): “I understand the frustration. It is valid. We have felt betrayed by a system that has not protected us from mass firings, attacks on civil rights, and the unraveling of so much we fought for. The disillusionment is earned. But do not let anyone tell you both parties are the same. They are not. That false equivalency is the lie powerful interests need us to believe, because they are counting on our cynicism. Unchallenged power is the easiest kind to wield. So know what time it is. This moment is not about the candidates or the parties. It is about whether we will use voting for what it actually is: a tool of resistance.” --- In other news, it is Spooky Season, which means visits to pumpkin patches and preparations for Halloween. If you have kiddos, these are my two favorite farms to visit during this time of year: ### [Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm](https://bobscorn.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org) Be advised that the corn maze is legit difficult. One year, we spent a few hours lost until we were able to find the copy of the map they handed us at the entrance and promptly misplaced. ### [Carpintino Brothers](https://www.carpinito.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org) They have a great petting zoo that includes a camel! Finally, if you’ve been following my NYC marathon training journey, I’m registered to run the marathon in a little over two weeks. On what was meant to be my longest training run (twenty miles), I was attacked by a dog while running on a path in a public park. Thankfully, the injuries were minor, although I have lingering back and hip pain that I’m hoping will be resolved with PT. But the trauma of it is still with me. The dog was on a leash and on the other side of the path when it lunged at me, knocking me down, and biting through my shorts, tearing them apart. Luckily, my pocket was full of training gels (what you consume while running) and the dog mostly got his teeth into those and not my leg. I don’t want to think about how gruesome it would’ve been if my pockets were empty! So, wish me luck that I’ll still be able to confidently complete the marathon! ### **Behind the Scenes** People often ask me how we pick the guests for our shows. There’s no exact science. The first season was the most difficult, of course. Not only was I new to Seattle, we were less than a year out from the beginning of the COVID pandemic and so many people were still being quite cautious, rightfully so, even though we were largely meeting outdoors. Over the past five years, I’ve developed a wealth of relationships because of this show and so new guests sometimes come as recommendations from past guests or mentions from people who watch my show. To that end, I’d love to ask YOU: Is there someone in the PNW doing meaningful work in the outdoors with historically underrepresented groups that I should be connecting with? Please let me know. This will be an ongoing call so don’t hesitate to reach out at any time if and when you think of someone. ### **Get Outdoors** - [Families belong together fundraiser ride](https://www.heylo.com/event/-P2AAIZFildL0CqJOmQ4?ref=cascadepbs.org) – *Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.* This ride is open to all allies and people of conscience who refuse to stand still when thousands of immigrants are being unjustifiably detained or deported. - [Women’s Outdoor Connection Event](https://www.womensoutdoorconnection.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org) – *Oct. 23 and 24 at REI Seattle Flagship.* A women-centered gathering that welcomes everyone who supports the mission of getting women outdoors. - [Seattle Sauna Festival](https://www.seattlesaunafestival.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org) – *Nov. 7 and 8.* The Pacific Northwest’s first large-scale gathering dedicated to the art of sauna. - [Seattle Running Collective Spooky Trail Run at Cougar Mountain](https://www.movemint.cc/events/seattle%5Frunning%5Fcollective%5Ftrail%5Frun%5Fat%5Fcougar%5Fmountain%5Fpowered%5Fby%5Fteva%5F2026?utm%5Fsource=ig&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcontent=link%5Fin%5Fbio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadhj%5F5mgCe0GHngANENbXge2hNnOwgw6ZmlXeQuH3g-ciDcZRLrnsmWS18FZA%5Faem%5FnUbbPrVaXVJSL9yptVs5Gw) – *Oct. 25th at 9 a.m.* This will be a beginner-friendly 2.8-mile trail run at King County’s Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. It's free with RSVP, and costumes are encouraged. - [Every Body Outside Retreat](https://www.movemint.cc/events/R3Vhe2s?ref=cascadepbs.org) – *Summer 2027*. I'm hosting a retreat in Wyoming next summer! Join ME for a transformative 3-day art and movement retreat at the [**Teton Science Schools Kelly Campus**](https://www.tetonscience.org/about/eventsmeetings/kelly-campus/?ref=cascadepbs.org), nestled on the eastern edge of Grand Teton National Park. ### Angel and the Badman URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/flicks/episode/angel-and-the-badman-tweufu/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T22:30:29.000Z Meg Foster, Zachary Levi, & Neil McDonough talk with Patrick Stoner about the differences between the 1947 film & this grittier remake. ### Travel Bites 968: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-968-vatican-museums-and-sistine-chapel-bztnsy/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T22:30:33.000Z The popes’ vast collection leads through ancient Greek and Roman masterpieces, Raphael’s celebrated frescoes, and miles of sumptuous galleries to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel — a breathtaking journey through Western art and faith. ### Behind The Scenes Part 1 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/les-strouds-survivorman/episode/behind-the-scenes-part-1-siw3ba/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T21:00:43.000Z 'Behind the Scenes' is an intimate look at the making of the Survivorman series. We go behind the scenes of this popular show to take a look at clips and outtakes over the nine episodes. ### Behind The Scenes Part 2 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/les-strouds-survivorman/episode/behind-the-scenes-part-2-omvqw6/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T21:00:40.000Z 'Behind the Scenes' is an intimate look at the making of the Survivorman series. We go behind the scenes of this popular show to take a look at clips and outtakes over the nine episodes. ### October 13, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-13-2026-869jok/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T19:30:54.000Z Mujib Mashal, New York Times South Asia bureau chief, examines protests challenging Modi’s government. A special report from Gaza on the search for the missing amid a fragile ceasefire and renewed violence. Director Whitney White and actor Patina Miller discuss “School Girls” on Broadway. Former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz assesses Iran’s nuclear capabilities and prospects for a new deal. ### Is America Truly a Democracy? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/civics-made-easy/episode/is-america-truly-a-democracy-fz7xqf/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T00:00:36.000Z Democracy is a word we hear a lot. But is it actually America’s system of government? Didn’t the founders say we’re a republic? Ben Sheehan traces both ideas back to ancient Athens and Rome, follows how voting rights grew, and asks Stanford constitutional scholar Eugene Volokh to settle the debate. Plus, three Americans share how they show up for democracy. ### Africa's Golden City URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/secrets-of-the-dead/episode/africas-golden-city-jzh7ja/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T07:30:16.000Z Great Zimbabwe was one of the most prominent ancient civilizations of the African continent. Built between the 11th and 15th centuries by ancestors of today’s Shona people, it was the thriving capital of a massive trading empire — but for hundreds of years was dismissed by European explorers. Now, new archaeological discoveries are revealing the true scope of the ancient city's global importance. ### Can the U.S. Strike a New Nuclear Deal with Iran? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/can-the-us-strike-a-new-nuclear-deal-with-iran-oz1yfk/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T17:00:48.000Z Iran is strengthening its nuclear facilities as it prepares for the possibility of renewed fighting with America. This is according to a Wall Street Journal report, which raises questions about what remains of Tehran's nuclear capability. Former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz joins Walter Isaacson to discuss where America stands with Iran, and what it would take to reach a new nuclear deal. ### Paradox Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/afropop/trailers/paradox-preview-suyhnk/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T14:11:57.000Z Historian Yohuru Williams explores the history of reforming the Minneapolis Police and how George Floyd's murder was a century in the making. The streaming series is a compelling blend of deep research, candid interviews, and rare archival footage. Paradox peers into the past of mayoral politics, community activism, and police union pushback to better consider our public safety future. ### Initiative 645 targets WA Millionaires’ Tax URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/the-newsfeed-2/2026/10/initiative-645-targets-wa-millionaires-tax/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T14:00:24.000Z Washington’s [much debated millionaires’ tax](https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/the-debate-over-washingtons-new-millionaires-tax-is-not-over-pt1sg6/) is going before voters in November – as lawmakers expected. Initiative 645 will ask voters whether to repeal the tax, or leave it in place. Washington has been one of 9 states without an income tax. Over the past century, lawmakers have been unsuccessful in implementing some form of income tax. But in March, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a [new 9.9% tax on annual household income](https://www.cascadepbs.org/the-newsfeed-2/2026/02/tk-2/) exceeding $1 million. For example, for a household making $1.2 million in one year, the tax will apply to $200,000 of their income. The tax is scheduled to take effect in 2028, which means the first collection would be due in April 2029\. It is expected to collect more than $3 billion per year The tax was immediately met with opposition. Political organization Let’s Go Washington gathered more than 500,000 signatures to get the measure on November ballots. A yes vote repeals the new tax. A no vote keeps the new tax in place. Supporters of I-645 say the new tax opens the door to future taxes on incomes lower than $1 million, though the governor has said he would block any attempt to do so. The ballot measure would also explicitly prohibit income taxes. Opponents of the ballot measure say repealing the tax would decrease funding for education and health care. They also say the tax cuts that were passed this year for working families and small businesses are unsustainable without the millionaires' tax. If Initiative 645 fails, the challenges continue in court. Still pending is a lawsuit claiming the millionaires’ tax violates the state constitution. ### White-Nose Syndrome in Bats URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/oregon-field-guide/episode/white-nose-syndrome-in-bats-m7jyjd/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T21:00:18.000Z It’s been described as one of the worst wildlife disasters in our nation’s history.Bats are dying by the millions all along the east coast due to a condition called white-nose syndrome and the invasive fungus causing it is making its way towards Oregon, quickly. Can Oregon’s bats be saved? ### News Wrap: Cornell bans fraternity parties for academic year URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-1791923967/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T04:00:36.000Z In our news wrap Tuesday, Cornell University is banning parties and other social events at fraternities for the rest of the academic year, a man fell to his death while riding a roller coaster at a Six Flags amusement park outside Atlanta, the Supreme Court will hear a case over access to DOGE records and a bipartisan group of senators is condemning President Trump's diesel deal with Russia. ### Ex-ambassador on Saudi struggle to defend against Houthis URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/wider-war-discussion-1791926828/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T04:00:34.000Z To discuss the escalating war between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Ratney. He served as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Biden administration and is now a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. ### 'Grandma Joy and Me' follows journey to every national park URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/traveling-the-world-1791924584/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T04:00:47.000Z Eleven years ago, Brad Ryan took his grandmother, Joy, camping in the Smoky Mountains after hearing that she had never seen a mountain. That one trip to a national park turned into dozens, and “Grandma Joy’s Road Trip” took them to every one. Brad and Joy joined Geoff Bennett to discuss their book and their travels with Road Scholar, a nonprofit that organizes educational trips around the world. ### Saudi conflict with Houthis escalates with new strikes URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/wider-war-package-1791916488/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T04:00:45.000Z The threat of a widening war on the Arabian Peninsula is accelerating. Houthi rebels in Yemen are again targeting Saudi infrastructure and military sites, escalating a conflict which may yet draw in other regional powers. The Saudi-led coalition launched new airstrikes on oil facilities across Houthi-controlled Yemen in response to deadly airport attacks in Riyadh. Ali Rogin reports. ### Climate change gives Swedish winemakers an unexpected boost URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/swedish-vintage-1791924528/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T04:00:42.000Z Record high temperatures this year forced European wine producers to harvest grapes much earlier than usual. French wineries fear it will lead to the worst season in 30 years. But Nordic newcomers to the world of wine are toasting what they believe will be a vintage harvest, thanks, in no small part, to climate change. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Sweden. ### Cuts to SNAP benefits push many to seek help from food banks URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/snap-cuts-1791916975/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T04:00:40.000Z More than five million people have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits since President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year. The bill cut SNAP funding, expanded work requirements and recently pushed more program costs to states. As Stephanie Sy reports, that's meant many more people are turning to food banks for support. ### A Tribute to Doctor Madblood Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/dr-madblood/trailers/a-tribute-to-doctor-madblood-preview-oqcryl/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T03:00:33.000Z Join us for A Tribute to Doctor Madblood — Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at 9:30pm ### Trump Account expansion and new rules raise questions URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/trump-accounts-1791924145/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T04:00:49.000Z The Treasury Department has created Trump Accounts for every eligible child, automatically enrolling more than 60 million. The expansion also comes with changes to how the program works. Donors can now donate individual stocks that families can’t choose or reject and must keep for five years. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Wall Street Journal reporter Richard Rubin. ### What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer and prognosis URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/cancer-diagnosis-1791928996/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T04:00:52.000Z The Vatican says Pope Leo has lung cancer and that doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a surgery that lasted roughly 90 minutes. In a statement, the Vatican called the operation "successful" and said there were “no complications.” For more on the Pope’s prognosis, Geoff Bennett spoke with Dr. Omer Awan, a physician and senior public health contributor at Forbes. ### New White House press secretary announces Guilfoyle's exit URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/trump-s-team-1791916525/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T04:01:04.000Z On her first day at the podium, new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made news. She announced that President Trump has asked his son's former fiancée and ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to resign amid allegations that she sought $100,000 from a donor. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. ### October 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-13-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1791864001/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T05:30:20.000Z October 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### Isabel Leonard performs "Entra la mirada" in "El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego" URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/great-performances/extras/isabel-leonard-performs-entra-la-mirada-in-el-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego-hlz3eg/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T23:30:23.000Z Frida Kahlo (Isabel Leonard), finally free of physical pain, finds herself unable to paint. ### American Voices 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/frontline/episode/american-voices-2026-qtnv9k/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T03:00:13.000Z Following the changing views and experiences of Americans from the 2020 election to today. Returning to voters first filmed six years ago to see how their hopes and fears have changed amid another polarizing election season. ### Initiative 645 targets WA Millionaires’ Tax URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/initiative-645-targets-wa-millionaires-tax-pyg6tu/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T15:30:40.000Z I-645 on the November ballot would repeal the millionaires’ tax and ban income taxes. ### Why Does -1/12 Keep Appearing Everywhere In Physics? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/pbs-space-time/episode/why-does-112-keep-appearing-everywhere-in-physics-a1iihr/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T22:30:30.000Z Can adding every positive whole number really give you -1/12? We explore how physicists extract meaningful finite values from infinite sums, and how this strange mathematical technique shows up in the measurable Casimir effect and even helps explain why bosonic string theory requires 26 dimensions. ### Bad Press Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/bad-press/trailers/bad-press-preview-wnjgxu/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T21:00:33.000Z When the Muscogee Nation government repeals its landmark Free Press Act to muzzle the tribe’s hard-hitting news outlet, defiant and wisecracking journalist Angel Ellis charges headfirst into a historic battle that will have ramifications for all of Indian Country. ### Bad Press URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/bad-press/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T22:01:31.000Z When the Muscogee Nation government repeals its landmark Free Press Act to muzzle the tribe’s hard-hitting news outlet, defiant and wisecracking journalist Angel Ellis charges headfirst into a historic battle that will have ramifications for all of Indian Country. ### Season 2 Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/happiness/trailers/season-2-preview-4kuvls/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T22:30:34.000Z After he’s betrayed by his childhood best friend, ex-Broadway director Charlie Summers finds himself cancelled and living with his mum in his hometown of Tauranga. Charlie’s last chance to get back to Broadway is a modern take on Sherlock Holmes. The only thing standing in his way is his nemesis Jacqui and the loveable amateurs from Pizazz. ### Tigers Aren't Supposed to Do This URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nature/extras/tigers-arent-supposed-to-do-this-9ku2em/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T17:30:32.000Z Tigers are known to be solitary animals, but these two mothers appear to be breaking the rules. Wildlife filmmakers witness a rare moment as one tiger mother looks after another's cubs, revealing surprising behavior that challenges what we know about these big cats. ### Evolution: Brain Power URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nova/episode/evolution-brain-power-obp1mb/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T08:30:11.000Z Intelligence is the defining trait of our species. Discover how our sophisticated human brains—and those of our clever animal cousins like the dolphin—evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures. ### Five of the nine WA Supreme Court seats are on the ballot this year URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/the-newsfeed-2/2026/10/five-of-the-nine-wa-supreme-court-seats-are-on-the-ballot-this-year/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T14:00:38.000Z This election cycle, a rare five of the nine Washington Supreme Court seats are on the ballot. The new court could issue rulings on the Millionaires’ Tax and other important cases. When voters see the ten names to choose from on their ballots, it’d be fair to feel overwhelmed. With a majority of the nine seats open, groups like the League of Women Voters of Washington are working to help the public learn about the candidates. The organization interviewed all ten candidates, asking each of them the same four questions. The interviews are free to watch at [LWVWA.org](https://www.lwvwa.org/Supreme-Court-Candidates?ref=cascadepbs.org). “It was flagged to our organization how unique and unusual this situation was … Many voters have told us they don’t feel they have sufficient information regarding judicial court candidates in particular. They don’t understand their role or responsibilities,” said Wendy Staley Johnson with the League of Women Voters of Washington. It’s possible the judiciary could rule on key issues like the Millionaires’ Tax, the Parents’ Bill of Rights and laws or policies around transgender students playing school sports. The League of Women Voters, which aims to remain nonpartisan, asked the candidates questions like how they would handle areas of law they don’t have experience in, and when the judiciary should overturn a popular referendum. Along with the brief video interviews, candidates were able to give longer written answers to questions which are available on [Vote411.org](https://www.vote411.org/ballot?ref=cascadepbs.org). The Rotary Club of Olympia also hosted a candidate forum in September, which is available to [watch in full at TVW.org](https://tvw.org/video/supreme-court-candidate-forum-2026091116/?ref=cascadepbs.org). More information is also available on [the Washington Supreme Court’s website](https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate%5Ftrial%5Fcourts/supremecourt/?ref=cascadepbs.org). ### What Happens to the Children Left Behind When a Parent is Taken by ICE? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/what-happens-to-the-children-left-behind-when-a-parent-is-taken-by-ice-pi4cne/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T07:30:11.000Z An ICE shooting in NY brings fresh backlash and protests across the city. A young father was shot by an ICE agent last week in view of his five-year-old son. The case puts a spotlight on how ICE arrests impact the children caught in the middle. According to the Brookings Institution, some 35,000 kids have had both parents detained or deported. The Atlantic's Caitlin Dickerson joins the show. ### October 12, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-12-2026-mtcsrh/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T13:30:19.000Z Nic Robertson reports on the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Fmr. Ukrainian Foreign Minister on the surprise energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced by Donald Trump. Anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean weighs in on two major death penalty cases capturing the U.S. right now. Caitlin Dickerson's reporting reveals what happens to children whose parents are detained by ICE. ### News Wrap: Houthi strikes kill 13 at Riyadh airport URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-1791831201/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T04:30:11.000Z In our news wrap Monday, Houthi strikes on Riyadh's airport killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds more, a federal judge says she is 'furious' with Justice Department lawyers after hundreds of trees were removed from a local golf course and a fire destroyed the oldest covered food market in Paris. ### Rep. Omar alleges political intimidation after home search URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/home-raid-1791830984/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T04:30:14.000Z Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C., home of Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar early Monday. Agents with Homeland Security Investigations were seen carrying boxes from the home. Rep. Omar accused the Trump administration of political intimidation. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Devlin Barrett, a New York Times reporter and author of "The Department of Revenge." ### Ukraine disputes ceasefire as Trump's diesel deal draws fire URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/russian-invasion-1791831890/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T04:30:20.000Z President Trump blames high energy prices on Ukraine, not his war in the Middle East, and made a surprise decision to suspend sanctions against Russia on Friday. William Brangham discusses the latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia war with Andrew Weiss. He’s a former State Department official and is now with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. ### Water access becomes top election issue for Arizona voters URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/vote-2026-1791832167/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T04:30:17.000Z For many Arizona voters, the top concern heading into the midterms isn't inflation, immigration or education. It's water. With the state gripped by prolonged drought, candidates are facing growing questions about how to secure its water future. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Tipping Point. ### Smithsonian's American Latino museum finds permanent home URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/latino-museum-1791841104/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T04:30:25.000Z For six years, the National Museum of the American Latino has operated without its own building, but that is about to change. In August, the Smithsonian's board of regents voted to give the museum a permanent home in the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jorge Zamanillo, the museum's founding director. ### A Brief But Spectacular take on giving veterans a chance URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/brief-but-spectacular-1791841790/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T04:30:23.000Z Military veterans bring valuable leadership skills and experience to the civilian workforce. But translating those skills into job opportunities can be a challenge. Dwight Boddorf, a Marine Corps veteran wounded while serving in Iraq, shares his Brief But Spectacular take on why veterans deserve a fair shot after their service. ### 'Blockers' highlights government workers who resisted DOGE URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/blockers-1791841030/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T04:30:30.000Z Elon Musk has donated more than $365 million to support Republicans in the midterm elections. Musk's influence on the federal government is the focus of "Blockers," a new book by Michael Lewis. Lisa Desjardins sat down with Lewis to discuss Musk's time leading DOGE and the federal workers who found themselves in its crosshairs. ### Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP's midterm vulnerability URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/political-stakes-1791841307/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T04:30:27.000Z NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump on the campaign trail with the midterm elections closing in, the South Carolina Senate race becoming competitive, the closest Senate races and the taxpayer-funded pro-Trump advertisements. ### Five of the nine WA Supreme Court seats are on the ballot this year URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/five-of-the-nine-wa-supreme-court-seats-are-on-the-ballot-this-year-dctuq1/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T13:00:27.000Z The justices that are elected will decide on many hugely consequential issues in the coming years. ### October 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-12-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1791777720/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T05:30:17.000Z October 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### Paquito D’Rivera Child Prodigy URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/voces/extras/paquito-drivera-child-prodigy-7msjsx/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T20:01:29.000Z Paquito’s father gave him his first sax at age five and promoted him as “the smallest saxophone player in the world.” Paquito plays the first tune he learned, the music for a soap commercial. He remembers their first tour, to the Dominican Republic, which was under a brutal dictatorship at the time. ### Ferndale: Nature Inside and Out URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/sponsored-show/northwest-explorer-sponsored/episode/ferndale-nature-inside-and-out/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:11:46.000Z [![CTA Image](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/visit-bellingham-logo-trimmed.png)](https://www.bellingham.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org) Presented by Visit Bellingham [Learn More ](https://www.bellingham.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org) ### Paquito D’Rivera Meets Dizzy Gillespie URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/voces/extras/paquito-drivera-meets-dizzy-gillespie-v7tc4n/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T21:00:36.000Z Dizzy Gillespie and Paquito D’Rivera met for the first time in Havana in 1977 when Dizzy went looking for Paquito at his home. Later that day they met and played in an impromptu jam session together with other great Cuban musicians. After Paquito defected in 1980, they reunited in New York and Paquito became one of the main players in Dizzy’s United Nation Orchestra. They became close friends. ### Uncovered Episode 102: Popular Science: From Cosmic Origins to Everyday Discovery URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/book-view-now/episode/uncovered-episode-102-popular-science-from-cosmic-origins-to-everyday-discovery-aykjob/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T03:30:49.000Z Science begins with questions—about where we came from, how the natural world works and how discoveries can change the way we understand our lives and our communities. Our featured conversation takes us to the very beginning: the origins of the universe. In Battle of the Big Bang: The New Tales of Our Cosmic Origins, cosmologist Niayesh Afshordi and science communicator Phil Halper. ### Olivia Rodrigo | ACL Backstage Conversation URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/austin-city-limits/extras/olivia-rodrigo-acl-backstage-conversation-xkxrkb/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:30:18.000Z Olivia Rodrigo talks with ACL's Alfredo Lopez about her #1 album "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," and more in a backstage conversation. ### Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nature/episode/sesame-street-and-the-great-elephant-adventure-x6hd7c/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T07:30:40.000Z Join Elmo and the Sesame Street gang on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure. After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo, Abby and Nina travel to a Kenyan sanctuary to meet the young elephant alongside other iconic wildlife. ### Alone & Together URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/texas-monthly-presents-the-story/episode/alone-together-wigvxi/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T09:30:11.000Z A rural radio DJ finds connection with an unexpected audience, NASA researchers study isolation in space, and an exonerated man rebuilds his community in the town that once turned against him. ### Tacoma ballot initiative would provide stronger renter protections URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/the-newsfeed-2/2026/10/tacoma-ballot-initiative-would-provide-stronger-renter-protections/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T14:00:41.000Z Tacoma renters could have stronger protections if voters approve Initiative Measure 1, known as Safe Homes for All. Organizers hope to take Tacoma’s tenant protections passed by voters in 2023 a step farther by strengthening enforcement. If a landlord violates the law, the main avenue to address it is often in the courts, which some housing activists say isn’t a realistic option for most renters. “Litigation is a lengthy process. Landlords have a lot of resources, and tenants just don’t have the time, the energy or the money,” said housing activist Kiss’Shonna Curtis told KNKX. Tacoma for All gathered nearly 9,000 signatures to get the initiative on the ballot, following a wave of tenants’ unions forming throughout the city earlier this year. The initiative would make the city responsible for going after noncompliant landlords and issuing fines. Enforcement would be funded with a new rental registry fee. The initiative would also require landlords to bargain with renters who form tenant unions. Opponents, such as Sean Flynn of the Rental Housing Association of Washington, argue the measure would raise rents by forcing landlords to sell to bigger corporations. “If you truly want more housing that’s affordable to more people, this does not get you there. It leads in the opposite direction,” Flynn said. Tacoma's previous tenant's rights initiative passed in 2023\. It included mandatory relocation assistance for some rent increases, new requirements to notify tenants of rent hikes and it put limits on fees for renters. That measure passed by a narrow margin of less than 400 votes. ### 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/motor-week/episode/2026-toyota-bz-woodland-spibis/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T15:30:09.000Z The Toyota bZ Woodland is the latest in the brand’s all-electric lineup, taking on a more adventurous aesthetic than their previous EV efforts. We’ll see what it brings to the trailhead before switching over the latest Kia Telluride. It’s as popular as ever, a new hybrid powertrain only bolstering that. But how is it? We’ll find out, so come ride with us! ### News Wrap: Trump announces diesel deal with Russia URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-1791578661/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T03:30:18.000Z In our news wrap Friday, Trump says he struck a deal with Russia for millions of tons of diesel in a bid to lower U.S. energy prices, Katie Zacharia will replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, the Pentagon’s plans to livestream an execution has drawn strong reactions, Trump launched a new effort to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, and NFL legend Mike Ditka died at age 86. ### ICE shooting of man in New York City sparks outrage URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/ice-shooting-1791578573/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T03:30:15.000Z An investigation is underway after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in New York City Thursday. Federal authorities say 28-year-old Oscar Belgal attempted to ram officers with his vehicle when they tried to detain him. ICE agents then fired at his car, where a young child was in the back seat. William Brangham reports. ### How voting machines are tested to ensure election integrity URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/securing-the-vote-1791578730/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T03:30:26.000Z Midterm election season culminates on one important Election Day, but voting is already underway in many states. For the local officials who run elections, the work started even earlier. Liz Landers reports on how they prepare for voting and why they say voters should trust the process. ### GOP donor who accused Guilfoyle of corruption speaks out URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/guilfoyle-1791578752/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T08:30:15.000Z A Republican donor is accusing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle of asking for $100,000 in exchange for access to top Trump administration officials. Amna Nawaz speaks with Eric Deters, a former Kentucky congressional candidate, about the requests for payment and the access he was promised in return that he argues Guilfoyle never provided. ### Trump’s policies put Republicans on the defensive URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/washington-week/extras/clip2-cixyxy/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T05:30:22.000Z Every state has its own preoccupations this election season, but diesel fuel, gas prices, data centers and corruption seem to be undergirding issues. The panel discusses how Trump’s policies and popularity are affecting the battle for control of Congress. ### Why the map of battleground states is shifting URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/washington-week/extras/clip1-htuqvb/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T05:30:25.000Z Election forecaster Nate Silver is giving the Democrats a 93% chance of winning the House and a 74% chance of winning the Senate. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Carrie Dann of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Adam Harris of Radio Atlantic, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Annie Linskey of The Wall Street Journal to discuss Democrats’ chances and President Donald Trump’s unpopularity. ### Ke Huy Quan reflects on escaping Vietnam on ‘Settle In’ URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/ke-huy-quan-reflects-on-escaping-vietnam-on-settle-in-1791587801/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T04:30:25.000Z Actor Ke Huy Quan went from arriving in America as a refugee to starring in Indiana Jones and The Goonies. Decades later, he made an Oscar-winning comeback. In the latest episode of our PBS News podcast “Settle In,” Amna Nawaz spoke with him about his debut memoir “Never Say Die,” which starts with his family’s harrowing attempts to escape post-war Vietnam. ### Brooks and Capehart on the midterm fight for Senate control URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/brooks-and-capehart-on-the-midterm-fight-for-senate-control-1791585904/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T03:30:30.000Z Candidates for U.S. Senate in three battleground states faced off in fiery debates Thursday night that frequently veered into personal attacks. David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the battle for control of Congress. ### Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/9/26 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/washington-week/episode/washington-week-with-the-atlantic-full-episode-10926-cvnhdt/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T05:30:27.000Z Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from October 9, 2026. ### Human rights attorney Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/nobel-peace-prize-1791578706/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T08:30:13.000Z International human rights lawyer Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The Nobel Committee said it chose her as “institutions of international law are under political attack.” Hours later, the Trump administration sanctioned the International Criminal Court, where Pillay was a judge. Nick Schifrin speaks with Stephen Rapp for more on Pillay’s legacy and responses to the announcement. ### What to expect as Hurricane Isaias bears down on Gulf Coast URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/hurricane-isaias-1791578544/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T04:30:27.000Z Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane as it heads toward the Gulf Coast. Residents are rushing to prepare for the storm, which is packing winds up to 120 mph and is expected to make landfall Friday night. Amna Nawaz speaks with Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, for more. ### October 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-9-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1791518401/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T09:00:54.000Z October 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### Tacoma ballot initiative would provide stronger renter protections URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/tacoma-ballot-initiative-would-provide-stronger-renter-protections-kafthx/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T13:30:12.000Z The initiative makes the city responsible for going after and fining noncompliant landlords. ### Beg, Borrow, Steal URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/stories-stage/trailers/beg-borrow-steal-w7inmn/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T23:30:08.000Z At times, we have to improvise with what we have or bend a rule to get what we need. Trinity Thompson makes a questionable choice to fit in at college; John Oliva turns a stolen lawn ornament into an elaborate prank; and Meagan Fratiello finds an unexpected sign of hope during a health scare. Three storytellers, three interpretations of BEG, BORROW, STEAL. Hosted by Theresa Okokon. ### October 9, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-9-2026-9xdhrr/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T22:30:20.000Z Alex Gibney, director of “MUSK,” examines Elon Musk’s return to Washington to lead Project Meridian after a falling out with Pres. Trump. Evan Gershkovich, author of “This Cursed Beautiful Land,” reflects on Russia and his 16 months in prison. Howard University psychologist Kamilah Woodson discusses a white teacher who claimed to be Black and Palestinian, and what it reveals about racial identity. ### 1 + 2 + 3 + … = -1/12 Seems Impossible. It’s Not. And it’s Very Important In Physics. URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/pbs-space-time/episode/1-2-3-112-seems-impossible-its-not-and-its-very-important-in-physics-vdiydg/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T22:30:40.000Z Can adding every positive whole number really give you -1/12? We explore how physicists extract meaningful finite values from infinite sums, and how this strange mathematical technique shows up in the measurable Casimir effect and even helps explain why bosonic string theory requires 26 dimensions. ### Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/horizons/episode/exploring-the-science-of-keeping-your-mind-sharp-as-you-age-sdkn4z/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T02:01:04.000Z Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive decline can be prevented or delayed. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the emerging science that can help protect against dementia with Dr. Jonathan Rosand of the Global Brain Care Coalition. ### How This Southern Woman Found Her African Roots URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/ritual/episode/how-this-southern-woman-found-her-african-roots-7ugot6/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T21:00:47.000Z A lot of us wonder where we come from. But what happens when you actually find out, and the answer is bigger than you imagined? Meet Queen Nqwamary, a Gullah Geechee woman whose search for her roots led her to a royal African lineage. Tank joins her for a powerful ceremony and learns how she continues to honor that connection today. ### Inside the U.S. negotiations to free the Oct. 7 hostages URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/compass-points/episode/inside-the-us-negotiations-to-free-the-oct-7-hostages-eqbc6m/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T02:30:52.000Z Before the Oct. 7 attacks, the U.S., Israel and Saudi Arabia were on the brink of a historic agreement. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how close they were to normalization, the rush to release hostages and the U.S. response to the war in Gaza with Brett McGurk. He served across four administrations and is the author of "Brink.": Inside the Race to Free the October 7 Hostages." ### This Hurricane Should NEVER Have Happened… So How Did It? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/weathered/episode/impossible-hurricanes-akirso/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T19:30:11.000Z For some reason, hurricanes are terrified of South America. As long as we’ve been keeping track, it’s only EVER been hit by ONE! Hurricane Catarina was the hurricane that never should have happened. So how did it? We’ll take a tour of hurricane regions around the world to answer that question. And we’ll find out what Catarina can teach us about how hurricanes really work, and how they’re changing. ### Season 2 Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/maigret/trailers/season-2-preview-ylkka3/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T16:30:09.000Z Chief Inspector Jules Maigret will do what he believes is right, whatever the cost. Season 2 premieres on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9/8c. ### The Battle for the Future of the Republican Party URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/the-battle-for-the-future-of-the-republican-party-9thq07/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T17:30:22.000Z U.S. midterms are approaching. Behind the scenes is a battle for the future of the conservative movement. One of the biggest divides is between older and younger generations. How might conservatives bridge this gap? And who might take the reins from Trump in 2029? The New Yorker's Emma Green discusses how all this is playing out within the Heritage Foundation — the think tank behind Project 2025. ### Breakfast in New Orleans with Chef Gavin Goins at Chapter IV. URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/dook-chase-a-chefs-journey/episode/breakfast-in-new-orleans-with-chef-gavin-goins-at-chapter-iv-9uvcjj/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T16:00:37.000Z This time on Dook Chase: A Chef's Journey, the chef joins his cousin, Executive Chef Gavin Goins, at Chapter IV, Dook's downtown restaurant celebrating four generations that have carried on the Dooky Chase legacy, with modern takes on classic Creole breakfast and lunch dishes. In his kitchen, Chef Dook prepares Pain Perdu and Chicken, Pulled Pork Benedict, Egg Frittata Bites with Spinach & Ham. ### October 8, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-8-2026-5e7lfg/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T18:00:23.000Z Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) discusses the electoral victory of Bosnian Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik and what it means for the region. David Robinson, former Safety Team Leader at OpenAI, reveals the company's trial-and-error approach to safety. New Yorker staff writer Emma Green explains what the conservative think tank, the Heritage Foundation, might be working on for 2029. ### Together On This Land URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/american-creed-citizen-power/episode/together-on-this-land-wtvmgn/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T09:00:21.000Z Two community organizers come together. Trinity Colón is from “Slag,” a blue collar industrial neighborhood on Chicago’s Southeast Side. Jace Charger is from a remote part of rural Lakota lands that span North and South Dakota. When Colón and Charger join forces to teach, working class teens learn to show up for one another, dream together, and take responsibility for what comes next. ### What issues do voters really care about heading into the midterms? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/the-newsfeed-2/2026/10/what-issues-do-voters-really-care-about-heading-into-the-midterms/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T16:45:14.000Z > *Each week on The Newsfeed, host Paris Jackson and a team of veteran journalists dive deep into one topic and provide impactful reporting, interviews and community insights from sources you can trust. Each day this week, this post will be updated with a new story from the team.* ### WA 3rd District Congressional race deemed a toss-up > Story published 10/05/2026 This week, we dive into pressing local and national issues concerning voters – after Cascade PBS hosted a recent live taping of the NPR Politics Podcast at Cornish Playhouse here in Seattle. Among the wide-ranging topics, the hosts Miles Parks, Mara Liasson, and Tamara Keith discussed the tight Washington 3rd Congressional District race between Democratic incumbent Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican John Braun. The three [NPR Politics Podcast](https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510310/npr-politics-podcast?ref=cascadepbs.org) hosts delved into Washington’s high-stakes congressional race that includes Vancouver and Longview. **Tamara Keith:** *They are both small business owners. They* *both speak about tariffs. Braun told our colleague, Sage Miller,* *that tariffs is an issue that* *he'd* *like* *toaddress* *with President Trump* *if he gets to Washington.* *This seat is rated as a toss-up. It is one of about 21 toss-up races according to the Cook* *Political* *Report;* *in the whole country. Out* *of* *435, there are 21 toss* *ups;* *that* *tells* *you just* *sort of how* *small this map is. You know, this is a seat that had been Republican,* *she flipped it blue in 2022.* *Gluesenkamp Perez has clashed with Democrats* *somewhat regularly, um, because she is far more moderate.”* **Miles Parks:** *“Well, you have to, I mean, it, Donald Trump has carried, has carried this district in 16, 20 and 24\. So you really have no choice if you want to win elections, but to clash with Democrats, I feel like."* **Keith:** *“Right.* *And, we talk about how Democrats, the Democratic Party has a lot of challenges. If the party wants to be long-term sustainable, they have to win in red districts or currently red districts and red states.”* All this week, we’ll bring your more excerpts from the [recent live recording of the NPR Politics podcast in Seattle](https://www.npr.org/2026/09/25/nx-s1-5977719/the-npr-politics-podcast-live-from-seattle?ref=cascadepbs.org), which dives further into the key issues for voters this election season. You’ll also hear from some local voters who attended the event and shared their biggest concerns. ### Polls show AI is a surprise top issue for voters > Story published 10/06/2026 Before the recent live taping of the NPR Politics podcast in Seattle, one attendee told us AI is one of her biggest concerns heading into the midterms. “It's time for a government to regulate what's happening and to not leave it up to big business to do it themselves. And so, we're going to need accountability and action from lawmakers to regulate an industry that, up until now, has done what it's wanted to do,” said Seattle resident Erin MacDougall. During the live recording, the podcast hosts talked about how AI was somewhat of a surprise top issue for voters. **Miles Parks*: “It feels to me, linked in some way to the* *affordability* *argument.* **Mara Liasson:** *“Oh, absolutely.”* **Parks:** *“Can you* *explain that?”* **Liasson:** *Well,* *some* *of* *the* *antipathy to data centers is because they cause people's electricity bills to go up. That's not the case in every state. Virginia actually drove a very hard bargain with the* *AI companies and made sure that they paid a lot of money to local communities there. But* *most states didn't. So there's the data centers which are loud and noisy and dirty, and they cause your electricity bills to go up. Then there's just the* *AI, the job killing aspect of* *AI. Yes,* *some of the data centers provide some jobs in certain communities, but people overall, bipartisan majorities, think AI is not going to be good for them or their kids.* **Parks:** *To me the* *AI* *story that is not being talked about enough is how much* *it is a money in politics story, because* *all of* *these companies have so much money.* *And it is the dark cloud looming over a lot of these candidates...* *There's reporting that shows that Democratic strategists are telling battleground Democrats not to talk about AI because* *they're* *worried that AI money is going to drop $30 million in their battleground.* ### Polls say voters think immigration policies have gone too far > Story published 10/07/2026 Before the live taping of the NPR Politics podcast multiple attendees brought up immigration enforcement as a concern of theirs ahead of the midterms. “We saw in Minnesota and across the nation the overreach from ICE and just the terrible brutality that's happened. So by, again, trying to send a strong message that not only are we electing people who are opposed to that, but also who are willing to say things like 'abolish ICE,’ that's really a priority for our immigrant neighbors here,” said Seattle voter Kaiden Cook. The podcast hosts discussed how this issue could be a problem for Republicans this election season. **Mara Liasson:* “Well, immigration used to be the Trump administration's best issue,* *polling wise.* *It still is, but* *it's* *dropped* *a tremendous amount. And Donald Trump did* *really well* *among Hispanics in 2024.* *But those numbers have dropped,* *and you even have Latino members of Congress criticizing* *\-* *not the overall* *initial* *explanation of what the policy was* *\-* *which was to deport undocumented immigrants with criminal records. People are fine with that. What they* *didn't* *like is when their grandma's* *CNA was deported or the people who work in the meatpacking plant.* *So* *majorities of Americans, according to polls, think that Trump's immigration policies have gone too far.* *And one Hispanic member of Congress, Maria Elvira Salazar,* *she comes from the 27th District of Florida...* *(in a recent ad)* *She says 50% of the 50,000 people that were detained had no criminal records. And she said the same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today. And* *that's* *a pretty big break for a Republican.”* ### “Negative partisanship” will be a factor during the midterms > Story published 10/08/2026 “Try and find someone, let's say, almost anyone, to take over the top job at the White House. Spare us the embarrassment that we're suffering globally with the person that's there now,” said Seattle Voter Gifford Jones. President Trump’s not on the ballot this year, that’s the very definition of a midterm election. But as that voter and others told us before a recent live taping of the NPR Politics Podcast, voting against President Trump is a major motivation. And the podcast hosts say, that’s a major factor nationwide. **Miles Parks:* President Trump, who is literally saying at this midterm Republican National Convention, ‘pretend I'm on the ballot, pretend I'm on the ballot.’ Have you been surprised, Mara, that that has been the message, considering all the numbers, every possible number, saying that might not be a smart campaign strategy?* **Mara Liasson:** *Well,* *it's* *unusual, but Trump is a different kind of president. I mean, historically, midterm elections are referendums on the incumbent president and his party* *if it happens to hold a majority in Congress, which the Republicans do. And Donald Trump believes that if he* *was* *on the ballot, Republicans would do better. And* *that's* *why* *he's* *telling his supporters to pretend that* *he's* *on the ballot. The problem is* *he is at historically low approval ratings* *\-* *under 40%* *\-* *and* *he's* *a motivator for his base, but also for Democrats. And one of the most powerful forces in politics today is something called negative partisanship. People go into the voting* *booth* *and they cast their vote not because they love the guy they're voting for, but to stop that other guy because the whole world will collapse if the other team wins because we're so polarized and hyper-partisan.* *My favorite New Yorker cartoon* *is* *the two dogs go into a* *bar* *and one says to the other:* *‘it's* *not enough that we succeed. Cats must also fail.’* *But the big question is, can Democrats capitalize on this? Donald Trump is historically unpopular, but the Democratic brand is historically unpopular, and* *that's* *what* *they've* *got to fix.* ### The affordability crisis is the top issue for voters in the midterms > Story published 10/09/2026 Before the live recording of the NPR Politics Podcast in Seattle, voters told us about how important of an issue affordability is to them, heading into the midterm election. “I'm super concerned about the affordability crisis that Americans across the country are dealing with. I think here in Washington, we have a particularly high cost of living and a very regressive tax system, and people are really feeling hard times just to access groceries and healthcare,” said Seattle voter Erin MacDougall. “I work on housing here in Seattle, and so that is always front of mind, but that really just bleeds into affordability, broadly. People can't afford rent. People can't afford gas even though I don't drive, so I don't really care that much,’ Seattle voter Kaiden Cook said, laughing. “But people can't afford these things. And so, you know, neither party is really presenting a message that can actually deliver that right now.” The hosts of the NPR Politics podcast said this is the most personal issue for voters in the midterms. **Mara Liasson:** *I think the Republican messaging* *has two tracks and* *they're* *kind of contradictory. One is, as you said, the* *President, who sometimes makes fun of the whole idea, says affordability is a Democratic hoax.* *Or sometimes he says that* *he's* *solved the problem of affordability, that prices are coming down, the economy is booming,* *we're* *the hottest economy in the world. The problem is that* *he's* *right on some metrics:* *stock market good, sometimes GDP good. You* *can't* *eat GDP. And the* *thing* *that matters most to voters are prices.* *Not the rate of inflation, but* *prices. And these are people, mostly middle-class people. They* *aren't* *poor,* *they just* *are broke,* *and they* *can't* *afford the things that make up a middle-class lifestyle. And the Republican message is not addressing those concerns* **Miles Parks:** *This is what I* *don't* *fully understand about the way President Trump has* *messaged* *on this,* *really the last two years. I* *felt like coming* *out of the 2024 election, the big takeaway from how President Biden talked about the economy and about affordability was you* *can't* *just tell voters* *everything's* *okay. At some point, you have to* *kind of meet* *them where they are. And* *that's* *why* *I think I* *always go back to at the beginning of the Iran* *War when President Trump, what did he say?* *‘I'm* *not thinking about Americans financial situations at all’* *or something along those* *lines* *,that* *was like,* *that was shocking to hear.\\* **Tamara Keith:** *But* *essentially what* *he was saying is, when* *I'm* *thinking about the war,* *I'm* *not worried about how much things cost. But Americans are thinking about the* *war* *and they are thinking about how much things cost and they are very unhappy.* **Parks:** *And* *it's* *a very short* *amount of time that a lot of these Republicans* *have to* *be able to make that pivot towards the general election.* *Right?* *Because voting has already begun in many states.* *And* *so* *I think a lot of Republicans* *were very scared of saying something like* *‘the Iran* *War needs to end’* *during primary season. And so now* *they're* *trying to make that pivot while people are* *literally getting* *ballots in the mail,* *like right now.* **Keith:** *Also, I think during* *primary* *season, a lot of them believed the war was going to end. I mean, President Trump said* *it's* *going to end in six weeks. A lot of people, including voters, believed that. Then there were* *these sort of fits* *and starts of cease fires and talks. And, you know, every other day he was saying they want to talk really* *badly,* *they want a deal. This is going to end. And* *I think that a lot of people* *sort of put* *their politics on hold waiting to see if it would end. But now the* *President is saying he* *doesn't* *expect it to end before the midterms.* **Liasson:** *But now the antipathy* *to* *the* *war* *has become bipartisan. More Republicans are supportive of it. But what* *we're* *seeing* *is a real convergence on all these economic populist issues, whether* *it's* *tariffs, the war in Iran, higher prices.* *There's* *really* *a convergence between left and right on this. And I think* *that's* *something to watch.* *EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this story identified Erin MacDougall as Karen MacDougal. We apologize for the error* ### Pinchas Zukerman: Here to Make Music URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/great-musicians-of-our-time/episode/pinchas-zukerman-here-to-make-music-seqlk7/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T05:00:38.000Z From rising star to celebrated musical master, this remastered portrait captures the early brilliance and charisma of Israeli-American violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman, whose legacy continues to inspire after more than five decades. ### Ceal Barry: Striving For Excellence…On And Off The Court URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/great-colorado-women/episode/ceal-barry-striving-for-excellenceon-and-off-the-court-fzohla/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T15:00:17.000Z Ceal Barry began her winning tenure as head coach of the University of Colorado (CU) women’s basketball team in 1983\. In five years her committed coaching created a town revolution—from minimal interest to a record Coors Event Center sellout. In 25 years as a college coach, her record was 500 wins versus 262 losses (February 2004). Her teams had at least a .500 record in 20 of those 25 years ### Documentary traces Musk's rise and embrace of right-wing URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/musk-1791500279/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T04:30:18.000Z Elon Musk remains one of the more powerful and controversial figures in business, science, tech and politics. He played a central role in the early days of the second Trump administration. Now, a new documentary is chronicling Musk's rise to power and embrace of right-wing politics. William Brangham reports. ### How GLP-1s are reshaping cultural views on body image URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/how-glp-1s-are-reshaping-cultural-views-on-body-image-1791501167/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T04:30:21.000Z About 12% of Americans are now taking the blockbuster set of weight-loss medications known as GLP-1s. While their popularity continues to skyrocket, new concerns have emerged around the societal impacts these drugs are having, especially around body image. Stephanie Sy and producers Mike Fritz and Sam Lane have the story for our series, GLP-1s: Reshaping America. ### Sen. Thom Tillis URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/firing-line/episode/sen-thom-tillis-8ieg44/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T01:01:18.000Z Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) takes on Trump’s “sycophants,” reveals why he ignored his own instincts by voting to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—and explains why he’s now working to get Hegseth out of the Pentagon. ### News Wrap: Judge extends White House access for news outlets URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-1791493797/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T04:30:15.000Z In our news wrap Thursday, a federal judge extended White House access for three news outlets until a final ruling on President Trump's press ban is reached, the Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, accusing the tech giant of abusing the system and Ukraine says a Russian guided bomb killed at least 33 people on public buses in the eastern city of Kramatorsk. ### Netanyahu's handling of Oct. 7 looms over Israeli election URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/view-from-israel-1791493830-2/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T01:30:30.000Z Israel is barreling toward elections in less than three weeks, which could extend Benjamin Netanyahu's already-record tenure as its leader. The Trump administration has worked in near lockstep with Netanyahu since the president’s return to office. Amna Nawaz discussed what Israeli voters are considering with Dan Shapiro, the U.S. ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration. ### Netanyahu's handling of Oct. 7 looms over Israeli election URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/view-from-israel-1791493830/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T01:00:40.000Z Israel is barreling toward elections in less than three weeks, which could extend Benjamin Netanyahu's already-record tenure as its leader. The Trump administration has worked in near lockstep with Netanyahu since the president’s return to office. Amna Nawaz discussed what Israeli voters are considering with Dan Shapiro, the U.S. ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration. ### Botched execution reignites debate surrounding death penalty URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/botched-execution-reignites-debate-surrounding-death-penalty-1791498967/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T01:30:28.000Z Christa Pike, the Tennessee woman who survived a botched execution, has reportedly taken a few steps in her hospital room six days after she received two lethal injections. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed questions surrounding the state of capital punishment with Austin Sarat, author of "Lethal Injection and the False Promise of Humane Execution." ### Democrats bet on pastors and ministers in midterms URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/democrats-bet-on-pastors-and-ministers-in-midterms-1791500087/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T01:30:33.000Z Fusing faith and politics is almost a no-brainer for many Republicans hoping to hold public office. But this election cycle, 12 pastors, seminarians and former clergy ran as Democrats, with about half securing nominations. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with NPR religion correspondent Jason Derose, who recently spent time on the campaign trail with several of these candidates. ### Gulf Coast prepares for landfall as Isaias gains power URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/hurricane-isaias-1791487202/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T01:30:25.000Z Millions along the Gulf Coast are on high alert as Hurricane Isaias gains power and moves closer to land. Isaias is now a Category 2 storm, the first hurricane in the Atlantic basin this year. Forecasters are warning of heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding, storm surge and the possibility of tornadoes. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan. ### AI video startup touts possibilities, but concerns remain URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/ai-video-startup-touts-possibilities-but-concerns-remain-1791501654/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T01:30:23.000Z As AI continues to reshape arts and entertainment, it’s also creating a new type of producers and content providers. A Silicon Valley start-up founded by a YouTube co-founder could change video storytelling as dramatically as he changed video distribution. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports for our arts & culture series, CANVAS. ### In tiny Naselle, WA, a potter fills vessels with Japanese spirits URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/artsea/2026/10/in-tiny-naselle-wa-a-potter-fills-vessels-with-japanese-spirits/ Last updated: 2026-10-11T20:53:40.000Z For decades, ceramicist Randy McClelland asked himself the question so many artists ponder: When can I quit my day job and devote myself to making art? After taking elective clay classes in high school and at Clatsop Community College, he spent years throwing pots in his off hours. That includes during a 16-year career in medical administration at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon. During the work day, McClelland was a Director of Strategy and led a facility expansion project. In his spare time, he devoted another 20 hours a week to honing his kiln skills and expanding his pottery chops. > *You’re reading *Art x NW*, the weekly arts and culture newsletter from Cascade PBS.* [*Read past issues*](https://www.cascadepbs.org/tag/artsea/) *and* [*subscribe for more*](http://cascadepbs.org/ArtNWNewsletter?ref=cascadepbs.org)*.* Around 2012, his wood-fired stoneware started getting noticed, and was featured in gallery shows along the Oregon coast. He continued to balance his career and his passion — even curating group art shows at the hospital — but in the back of his mind, McClelland recalls thinking, “When can I pull that trigger and make art full time?” He started taking big, daunting steps toward the dream. In 2021, he bought a forested 5.5-acre property in tiny Naselle, Washington, just across the Columbia River from Astoria. He spent the next couple years building a wood-fired kiln, brick by brick, in the *manabigama* style — a hybrid of the Japanese *anagama* kiln and an American cross-draft kiln. He dubbed it Neiseru Gama (Naselle Kiln), and completed his first firing in 2024\. And at long last, he became a full-time artist. [*Stream the episode now*](https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/art-by-northwest-2/episode/out-of-the-ashes-randy-mcclelland-boubs2/) *or watch the broadcast premiere on Cascade PBS, tonight at 8:50 p.m.* ![Photo of two pottery vessels at a gallery: lidded jars with monstrous faces and lots of teeth.](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/Art-by-NW-Randy-McClelland-vessels.jpeg) Two of McClelland's sculpted and lidded jars, at a past show at Cannon Beach Arts Association. (Still from 'Art by Northwest') On his website McClelland calls himself “[Hafu Potter](https://hafupotter.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org),” a nod to the Japanese term for someone who is half-Japanese. In his case, the Japanese heritage comes from his mother’s side — a legacy that factors heavily into the style of his sculptural work, which often depicts figures from Japanese mythology. His lofty home studio is filled with clay faces: curious creatures with fish tails, broken teeth or hugely oversized noses, maybe a loyal crow or a crab demon, a monster with a single eye — each one with a story. These narrative pieces emerged thanks to a cultural immersion during his teen years. After an early childhood in South Florida, McClelland moved to Tokyo to attend the American School in Japan from eighth grade through high school (1984-1989). The experience was influential on multiple levels. It was where he took his first ceramics class, in 1986, under Ki Nimori. It was where his aunt gave him a *tengu* mask, the kind traditionally used in Noh theater, which inspired his interest in sculpting dramatic faces. And it was where he learned about mischievous *yōkai* characters from Japanese folklore and supernatural *gaki*, or “hungry ghosts,” from Buddhist cosmology. All of the above show up in the pieces McClelland makes now, which include whiskey jugs, lidded jars and ornamental vases — vessels that are both functional and sculptural. The faces he creates in clay are remarkably expressive, whether whimsical, grumpy or devilish. McClelland points to another artistic influence: the evocative “[face jugs](https://www.si.edu/spotlight/american-face-vessels?ref=cascadepbs.org)” made by enslaved potters in the mid-19th-century American South, which he learned about over his years of ceramic study. “My work is a confluence of cultures,” he says. ![Photo of a man checking a tunnel-shaped kiln with flames licking out from the bricks.](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/Art-by-NW-Randy-McClelland-checking-the-kiln.jpeg) Randy McClelland monitors the kiln during a 48-hour firing on a wet day at his Naselle property. (Still from 'Art by Northwest') That confluence includes a literal incorporation of his immediate surroundings in Naselle: fallen alder from his property, donated maple from a local lumber mill, Douglas fir pilings pulled from the Columbia River (some still covered in barnacles), all used to fire his kiln. “The wood is the most important material in my clay practice,” McClelland says. “If it’s not prepared correctly, you can’t finish your pots.” He frequently experiments with different wood to see how it reacts and affects the surface of the artworks. Since McClelland doesn’t cover his pots with an exterior glaze, the surface markings come from the ash that flies around inside the flaming kiln. Adding to the earthy look of the pots is his incorporation of natural materials into the clay itself — mixing foxglove ash, kelp or mud from the banks of the Naselle River into a commercial base. “Commercial clay has no soul,” McClelland says. “When I make my pots I like to see evidence of the place where I live.” He’s especially fond of using crab shells that wash up on local beaches, which he often crushes in a coffee-bean grinder and combines with a watery clay “slip” he paints across the surface. “There’s some element of local material in every piece,” he says. “It adds character and randomness… which make nice variations.” McClelland loves the ritual of lighting, stoking and loading his kiln, both for the camaraderie it fosters among his community of potters and for the surprising results the technique produces in pots. During the colder, wetter months of the year, he orchestrates 48-hour firings that must be stoked and monitored constantly. Various regional potters join in, adding their own works to McClelland’s creatures in the kiln. He prizes this lengthy process because it keeps the humans up all night, echoing the stressful conditions the pots must endure — honoring the long road to achieve transformation. *Save the date for a winter road trip to McClelland’s next show at* [*Riversea Gallery*](https://riverseagallery.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org) *in Astoria, OR (Dec. 11 - Jan. 4; artist reception Dec. 12).* Watch **Art by Northwest* Season 3, Episode 8, profiling ceramic artist [Randy McClelland](https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/art-by-northwest-2/episode/out-of-the-ashes-randy-mcclelland-boubs2/) and catch up on past episodes of [**Art by Northwest*](https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/art-by-northwest-2/), nominated for two Northwest Regional Emmy Awards. ### October 8, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-8-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1791432001/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T08:30:11.000Z October 8, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### Pirates of the Salish Sea URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/mossbacks-northwest-2/episode/pirates-of-the-salish-sea-eb6ybw/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T12:30:10.000Z In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, outlaws, smugglers and pirates were a constant headache between Olympia, WA and Victoria, BC, preying on ships and settlers, trafficking in humans and drugs, and even bringing gunplay to the island communities of the Salish Sea. We look at these infamous rogues, including one called The Flying Dutchman whose career ended at the end of a rope. ### Anthony Horowitz on the Susan Ryeland Trilogy's End URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/marble-hall-murders/extras/anthony-horowitz-on-the-susan-ryeland-trilogys-end-nyhewz/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T16:30:15.000Z Author, Writer, and Executive Producer Anthony Horowitz discusses the end of the Susan Ryeland trilogy — and what the future may hold. ### Coahuila Refuge URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/patis-mexican-table/episode/coahuila-refuge-1s7ex3/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T03:30:33.000Z En route to the city of El Nacimiento, Pati stops in the pueblo mágico, Múzquiz, and finds delicious tacos de olla. In El Nacimiento, she meets Laura Herrera and her family, who are part of the Muscogo community -- descendants of enslaved Africans who escaped the U.S. and found refuge in Mexico -- and learns their philosophy of life, death, and the legacy passed through generations. ### The affordability crisis is the top issue for voters in the midterms URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/the-affordability-crisis-is-the-top-issue-for-voters-in-the-midterms-fi4tnu/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T05:30:12.000Z The NPR Politics Podcast hosts say the cost of living will affect what many do in the ballot box. ### Montenegro URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/cinema-nomad/episode/montenegro-sggakc/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T02:01:13.000Z Take a trip around gorgeous Montenegro, full of stunning landscapes and rich history. From the mountains to the sea, we'll explore film locations in the Bay of Kotor and medieval towns. Gaining independence in 2006, we'll explore how the transition to democracy has helped shape the voices of a new generation of filmmakers, including the talented Senad Šahmanović with stories of home and identity. ### Chocolatier prepares for Choctoberfest, one of Colorado’s biggest chocolate festivals URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rmpbs-news/episode/chocolatier-prepares-for-choctoberfest-one-of-colorados-biggest-chocolate-festivals-jhmv0v/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T21:00:48.000Z More than 70 vendors will serve up decadent chocolates and savory cheeses at Colorado’s annual Choctoberfest. ### Nepal URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/cinema-nomad/episode/nepal-lvxmfl/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T00:30:09.000Z From road trips to the jungles and flatlands of Nepal, to walking the streets of old royal cities, to a 14-day trek in the Himalayas, we discover Nepal's diversity in terms of ethnicities, languages, and landscapes. We visit Anup and his family in time for the Tihar festival of lights; and get to know the spiritual richness of religions from Hinduism to Buddhism and traditional beliefs. ### Patricia Gabow: A Champion For Health URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/great-colorado-women/episode/patricia-gabow-a-champion-for-health-29t2v5/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T15:00:14.000Z Patty Gabow was a world-renowned nephrologist when she decided to take on the transformation of Denver General to Denver Health. Patty transformed Denver Health from a department of Denver city government into an independent agency that has been copied by many health care systems across the nation and around the world. ### How Fast Language Can Change URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/otherwords/episode/how-fast-language-can-change-1zulji/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T19:30:43.000Z Words with common, generally agreed upon meanings are changing. Where the meanings of words shift over time, sometimes even leaving their original meaning behind. Linguists study the patterns for how and why this happens have figured out that there are words in your vocabulary that future generations may not even recognize in the way you use them today. ### Being Single is Expensive URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/two-cents/episode/being-single-is-expensive-uzw2hz/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T19:30:46.000Z Being single can hurt your bank account. Unpartnered people take on added costs for everything from housing to dating to travel. And the number of single adults is increasing. The share of adults who have never been married has nearly doubled since 1990\. Which means more and more of us are feeling the pinch of the so-called “single tax”. ### Craziest FinFluencer Financial Advice URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/two-cents/episode/craziest-finfluencer-financial-advice-o3xp77/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T19:30:48.000Z No matter how good you are at sorting out the financial scams and grifters, sometimes even the most sensible sounding advice may not help you reach your financial goals. What is some of the worst financial misinformation we hear all the time? What if some of that bad advice you might already be following? ### Olivia Rodrigo URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/austin-city-limits/episode/olivia-rodrigo-os8fpo/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T04:30:34.000Z Three-time Grammy Award winner Olivia Rodrigo returns to the ACL stage with her fearless songwriting and arena-sized performances. The global pop superstar performs highlights from her chart-topping album 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.' ### Decibel: Two Years in Rundberg URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/austin-insight/episode/decibel-two-years-in-rundberg-tw0bvp/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T16:00:25.000Z Austin PBS's Decibel journalists have spent nearly two years embedded in the Rundberg area of north Austin. As that time comes to a close, they share what they've seen, what they've learned, and what comes next. ### When "Zoot Suit" reached Broadway URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/american-masters/extras/when-zoot-suit-reached-broadway-guwab7/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T15:30:27.000Z After the success of Luis Valdez's play "Zoot Suit" on the west coast, the play was brought to Broadway in New York. When "Zoot Suit" debuted at the Winter Garden Theater in 1979, it became the first Chicano play on Broadway. ### Luis Valdez's farmworker origins URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/american-masters/extras/luis-valdezs-farmworker-origins-yjc5jq/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T15:30:29.000Z Luis Valdez was born in a farm labor camp in Delano, California to farmworker parents, and joined his parents in the fields at just six years old. ### Jason Rezaian Spent 544 Days in Prison. Now He Fights for Press Freedom URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/jason-rezaian-spent-544-days-in-prison-now-he-fights-for-press-freedom-ffme2k/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T08:30:08.000Z According to Reporters Without Borders, freedom of the press is at a 25-year low. From the U.S. to Russia and China, Gaza and Iran, journalists face increasingly hostile treatment. Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, who was unjustly imprisoned in Iran for 544 days, discusses the growing threat to freedom of the press around the world and its effect on the effort to hold power to account. ### Reading the World URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/reading-the-world/specials/reading-the-world-cvs07w/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T21:00:37.000Z In 1963, global icon Paulo Freire led an experimental project teaching hundreds of rural farmers to read, write and vote in Brazil, until he was arrested and forced into exile during a U.S.-backed coup d’état. ### Reading the World URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/reading-the-world/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T21:24:51.000Z In 1963, global icon Paulo Freire led an experimental project teaching hundreds of rural farmers to read, write and vote in Brazil, until he was arrested and forced into exile during a U.S.-backed coup d’état. ### October 7, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-7-2026-0tym87/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T15:30:43.000Z Spokesperson for Parents Circle Families Forum Robi Damelin and Co-founder of Combatants for Peace Bassam Aramin, who both lost children to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, discuss their continued work for peace. Fmr. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman discusses the wars in Iran and Ukraine. Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian discusses growing threats to press freedom worldwide. ### The Leftovers with Alexis Nikole Nelson URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/podcasts/your-last-meal/2026/10/the-leftovers-with-alexis-nikole-nelson/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T13:51:41.000Z This week on "The Leftovers*,"* never-before-heard audio from Alexis Nikole Nelson, known to her nine million followers as [**Black Forager**](https://www.instagram.com/blackforager/?hl=en&ref=cascadepbs.org). Alexis' brand new, debut cookbook is called "Happy Snacking, Don't Die!" Alexis tells me: - Which foraged food her partner hated when they met, that he can't get enough of now. - Her dream foraging destination and what she'd like to discover there. - Which recipe from her cookbook she'd choose to have chiseled onto her gravestone someday. > Listen to the full episode of *Your Last Meal* with Alexis Nikole Nelson [**here.** ](https://www.cascadepbs.org/podcasts/your-last-meal/2026/10/alexis-nikole-nelson-a-foraged-feast-1-pop-tart/) - [**Become a Cascade PBS member** ](https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/133995/donate/1?ref=cascadepbs.org)and support public media! - Watch Rachel’s Cascade PBS TV show [***The Nosh with Rachel Belle.***](https://video.cascadepbs.org/show/the-nosh-with-rachel-belle/episodes?ref=cascadepbs.org) - [**Sign up**](https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/133765/subscribe/1?ref=cascadepbs.org) for Rachel’s (free!) biweekly Cascade PBS newsletter for more food musings. - Follow along on [**Instagram.**](https://www.instagram.com/hellorachelbelle/?hl=en&ref=cascadepbs.org) - [**Order**](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747086/open-sesame-by-belle-rachel/?ref=cascadepbs.org) Rachel’s cookbook *Open Sesame.* ### Interview: The Fusion Future with Dennis Whyte URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nova/specials/interview-the-fusion-future-with-dennis-whyte-jj2qvo/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T13:31:21.000Z Dennis Whyte joins Hakeem to explain how nuclear fusion works, its economic potential today, and applications beyond Earth and Mars. ### Why French students are flooding the streets in protest URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/in-the-streets-1791400128/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T15:30:15.000Z Protests are continuing in France, a day after more than 250,000 people took to the streets across the country to demand education reforms. Demonstrations began in mid-September, fueled by frustrations over classroom sizes and poor building conditions. Special correspondent William Denselow reports from Paris. ### News Wrap: Lawyer says Christa Pike 'angry and confused' URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-1791408837/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T15:30:09.000Z In our news wrap Wednesday, Christa Pike's lawyers say she is "angry and confused" after regaining consciousness following her botched execution, a congressional candidate in Arizona says she was raped while trying to repair campaign signs and Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. ### What Cornell case reveals about handling of rape allegations URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/cornell-investigation-1791408792/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T15:30:23.000Z Anger and backlash are building at Cornell University this week over the way the school handled an alleged gang rape in 2024\. The case has renewed questions about how sexual assault allegations are investigated on college campuses and by law enforcement. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Deborah Tuerkheimer, a former prosecutor and author of "Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers." ### Oct. 7 survivor channels trauma into leadership movement URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/three-years-later-1791408883/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T15:30:36.000Z Israel is marking the third anniversary of one of its darkest days. On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed Israeli communities, killing 1,200 people and kidnapping 251 more. Nick Schifrin reports on one survivor and his determination to create, out of the horrors, a new generation of Israeli leadership. A warning: This story includes disturbing images. ### Georgia governor's debate highlights voters' top concerns URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/vote-2026-1791408859/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T15:30:17.000Z While much of the focus this midterm season is on congressional races, there are also 36 states across the country holding elections for governor. One of those is Georgia, a purple state where the former Democratic mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Republican businessman Rick Jackson held their first and only televised debate. Liz Landers reports. ### GOP and Democratic strategists on where they expect to win URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/vote-2026-dis-1791409656/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T15:30:21.000Z Republicans hold a massive financial advantage, but it’s Democrats making gains in the polls in the final month of the midterm elections cycle. To discuss each party's closing strategy, Amna Nawaz sat down with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist and media consultant Melik Abdul. ### Evidence suggests GLP-1s can curb drug and alcohol cravings URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/glp-1s-reshaping-america-1791409822/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T15:30:34.000Z A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs are not only helping millions with their diabetes and weight loss, but they’re also proving effective at curbing people’s desire for drugs and alcohol. William Brangham reports on the researchers who are testing whether these medications can help tackle the country's addiction crisis. It’s part of our series, GLP-1s: Reshaping America. ### Israeli and Palestinian fathers partner to bridge divides URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/three-years-later-is-locked-three-years-later-dis-1791409989/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T15:30:12.000Z Three years after Oct. 7, two fathers are reaching across the gulf that divides Israelis and Palestinians. Jonathan Dekel-Chen is the father of Sagui Dekel-Chen, who was shot, kidnapped and held hostage for nearly 500 days. Jaser Abu Moussa is from Gaza and an Israeli airstrike killed his wife and two of his children. Nick Schifrin spoke with them ahead of their appearance at "Across the Divide." ### October 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-7-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1791345601/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T07:00:35.000Z October 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### Where the Bison Roam URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/patis-mexican-table/episode/where-the-bison-roam-uzp4i1/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T14:00:12.000Z The Sierra de Menchaca is one of the sacred sites of the Ndé Nation, where bison are raised in their natural habitat. Guided by historian Juan Longoria, Pati delves into the Ndé culture, feeding the bison, cooking over a natural wood fire, and having meaningful conversations. Then she drives to the Cuatro Ciénegas lagoons, a place of awe-inspiring atmosphere and breathtaking landscapes. ### Pati Jinich URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/overheard-evan-smith/episode/pati-jinich-l1hpc8/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T07:30:48.000Z Pati Jinich is the James Beard Award-winning host of Pati’s Mexican Table on PBS, and the best-selling author of four cookbooks. She discusses her most recent cookbook, Foods of La Frontera. ### E3 | Add Hose Spigot; Cover Crops | Ask This Old House URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/ask-old-house/episode/e3-add-hose-spigot-cover-crops-ask-this-old-house-ivunh7/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T02:30:20.000Z The team looks back at some of their most memorable cutaway demonstrations over the years. Then, Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner add an outdoor hose spigot using PEX. Jenn Nawada visits a farm to learn how they use cover crops to protect and improve their farming soil during the off-season. Then, she demonstrates how a homeowner can use cover crops in vegetable gardens. ### E3 | Essex County Colonial | Knock on Wood URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/old-house/episode/e3-essex-county-colonial-knock-on-wood-bqj1mz/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T02:00:43.000Z Kevin O'Connor checks in on the primary bathroom, where Zack Dettmore and Charlie Marshall plan a vintage tile pattern. Architect Dan Kopec shows Kevin a full-scale mockup studio where the floor plans come to life. Meanwhile, In the basement Zack fixes a sagging ceiling. Richard Trethewey also helps install a space-saving wall-hung toilet downstairs. ### “Negative partisanship” will be a factor during the midterms URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/negative-partisanship-will-be-a-factor-during-the-midterms-tfcisn/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T12:30:09.000Z The NPR Politics Podcast hosts discuss “one of the most powerful forces in politics today.” ### "American Voices 2026" - Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/frontline/trailers/american-voices-2026-preview/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T21:00:16.000Z Following the changing views and experiences of Americans from the 2020 election to today. Returning to voters first filmed six years ago to see how their hopes and fears have changed amid another polarizing election season. ### Rachel Belle eats her way across the Italian Dolomites URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/the-nosh-with-rachel-belle/2026/10/rachel-belle-eats-her-way-across-the-italian-dolomites/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T20:36:10.000Z Many years ago, while out on a neighborhood walk, my then-boyfriend asked a question that I imagine he cribbed from his high school guidance counselor, “If you could have any job in the world, and your salary would be a million dollars a year, what would you do for a living?” My answer was immediate, which surprised me, as I had *never* thought about this “job” until the words came tumbling out of my mouth. “I’d like to make sandwiches and deliver them to people hiking in the woods!” > *This story is adapted from *The Nosh with Rachel Belle newsletter*. If you’re not a subscriber,* [*you can sign up here*](https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/182322/subscribe/1?ref=cascadepbs.org)*.* My subconscious delivered the perfect career! I’d get to do the two things I enjoy most: prepare food (don’t worry, I worked at a sandwich shop in college, I’ve got the pedigree for this) and hike! And imagine how stoked people would be to have a really good lunch, that they didn’t have to get up early to make, waiting for them at the top of a mountain! Rachie’s Summit Subs (Rachie’s Hiking Hoagies??) is still a fantasy, but a few weeks ago I experienced something even better than mountain sandwich delivery: Rifugios in the Italian Dolomites! Rifugios are high-elevation huts, often found teetering atop mountains, wedged between pointy peaks and nestled into valleys, that appear like a mirage on a hiking trail. They offer lodging for those doing hut-to-hut hikes, but they’re also full-service restaurants, serving hot, tasty, stick-to-your-ribs, house-made dishes, freshly baked cakes and apple strudel, plus a beer and wine list and just as many espresso drinks as you’d find at your favorite cafe. ![A hut on a mountainside](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/10.7.26Nosh_1-1.png) Hiking up to Rifugio Vicenza al Sassolungo for lunch. (Rachel Belle) Imagine being on a 12-mile hike, climbing more than 3,000 feet of elevation, and getting to stop at *three* rifugios along the way to eat on real plates with actual cutlery and sit outside with gorgeous, unspoiled views sprawled out in front of you. The food isn’t what most would expect in Italy — it’s South Tyrolean; a hearty mashup of Austrian, German, Hungarian and Italian alpine food. Every menu is written in German and Italian and sometimes also in Ladin, the local, preserved language. You'll find spaghetti with tomato sauce, goulash, spätzle, barley soup and gnocchi on the same menu. Here are some of the meals I enjoyed while hiking the Dolomiti in late September. 📍**Rifugio Vicenza al Sassolungo** Everyone told me I had to try kaiserschmarrn, a fluffy, torn-up dessert pancake that originated in Austria, and luckily it’s on most menus. This one, from Rifugio Vicenza al Sassolungo, had cooked apples and raisins scattered throughout and a loose, homemade lingonberry jam for dipping. **📍Rifugio Vicenza al Sassolungo** I saw knödel, tender bread dumplings, on every rifugio and restaurant menu I visited in the Dolomiti. These are laced with flecks of speck, salty cured pork found everywhere in the region, served with beef goulash. They’re also commonly served in hot broth. ![Two plates of food with mountain views in the background](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/10.7.26Nosh_3.png) L: Polenta with a savory sausage. R: Tris de canederli in Italian, or knödeltris in German. (Rachel Belle) 📍**Rifugio Firenze Regensberger Hütte** Most rifugios I visited offered creamy polenta with all kinds of accompaniments, like saucy porcini mushrooms or melted alpine cheese. I chose a well-seasoned, savory sausage. **📍Baite Daniel Hütte** This was one of my favorite rifugio meals! Tris di canederli in Italian or knödeltris in German, this trio of bread dumplings are flavored with spinach, beet and cheese, drenched in melted brown butter and topped with freshly grated Parmesan. ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/10.7.26Nosh_4.png) L: The viral donuts from Rifugio Friedrich August. R: A plum cake with freshly whipped cream. (Rachel Belle) **📍Almhotel Col Raiser** I couldn’t resist this beautiful slice of cake, shingled with juicy Italian plums, lacquered with apricot jam, its crust as dense and tender as shortbread. The freshly whipped cream was dispensed from a large, countertop contraption that I absolutely need to have in my own kitchen. Single use appliances be damned! 📍 **Rifugio Friedrich August** These coveted, vanilla-cream-filled donuts sell out fast, after having a viral moment on social media, so we made sure to arrive by 8:15 a.m., shortly after they opened. Freshly fried, you can opt for a plop of Nutella or pistachio cream on top; I enjoyed mine with a decaf cappuccino. Rifugio Friedrich August is just a steep 25-minute hike from the parking lot, the first stop on our 12 mile Sassolungo hike. --- For newsletter-exclusive content, like my Taste of the Town Q&A with a notable Pacific Northwest person (this week it's board game developer Jessica Aceti), subscribe below! Have a food- or drink-related question? (Need a restaurant rec? Have a mystery that needs solving?) Send me a note: [rachel.belle@cascadepbs.org](mailto:rachel.belle@cascadepbs.org) XO Rachel Belle ### The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/monstrum/episode/the-kelly-hopkinsville-encounter-z5lwxt/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T20:00:40.000Z In 1955, a Kentucky family claimed they were attacked for hours by strange, silver-gray creatures. The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter became one of America’s most famous alleged alien encounters. But how much of the story is actually true? We separate eyewitness accounts from rumors, myths, and decades of UFO lore. ### Noah Hawley URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/live-from-the-lbj-library-with-mark-updegrove/episode/noah-hawley-42evpg/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T03:30:43.000Z Noah Hawley is the show runner of the acclaimed series, Fargo and Alien: Earth. A novelist, thought leader, and filmmaker, Hawley talks to Mark about his unusual path to filmmaking, his approach to storytelling, the cultural and media landscape, and the components that make a story feel distinctly American. ### The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/monstrum/episode/the-kelly-hopkinsville-encounter-64nqkf/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T21:00:33.000Z In 1955, a Kentucky family claimed they were attacked for hours by strange, silver-gray creatures. The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter became one of America’s most famous alleged alien encounters. But how much of the story is actually true? We separate eyewitness accounts from rumors, myths, and decades of UFO lore. ### My Father's Prison Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/my-fathers-prison/trailers/my-fathers-prison-preview-h4bmvl/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T21:00:39.000Z The son of a Venezuelan political prisoner tells the story of his father's 15 year long imprisonment. Shot during house-arrest, father and son try to recover the stolen time through home-movies and challenging conversations. As both family and country fall apart, the father plots a risky escape. ### Baseball: Echoes from the Bleachers Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/baseball-echoes-from-the-bleachers/trailers/baseball-echoes-from-the-bleachers-preview-mptxfk/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T20:07:20.000Z Explore the sport’s most extraordinary stories through the Baseball Hall of Fame’s vaults, opened for the first time. With access to tens of thousands of artifacts and over 10,000 hours of never-before-seen media, the film tells a story bigger than the game: the story of American itself. ### My Father's Prison URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/my-fathers-prison/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T22:01:24.000Z The son of a Venezuelan political prisoner tells the story of his father's 15 year long imprisonment. Shot during house-arrest, father and son try to recover the stolen time through home-movies and challenging conversations. As both family and country fall apart, the father plots a risky escape. ### Baseball: Echoes from the Bleachers URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/baseball-echoes-from-the-bleachers/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T21:17:12.000Z Explore the sport’s most extraordinary stories through the Baseball Hall of Fame’s vaults, opened for the first time. With access to tens of thousands of artifacts and over 10,000 hours of never-before-seen media, the film tells a story bigger than the game: the story of American itself. ### Kenai to Kentucky URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/american-creed-citizen-power/episode/kenai-to-kentucky-7qykcv/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T09:00:12.000Z Sam Schimmel was raised to be a subsistence fisherman in a Kenaitze Native Alaskan community whose traditions center on a now threatened species of salmon. Jonathan Blair's family has for generations earned a living from coal in Eastern Kentucky, where the resource is dwindling. Each young man rises as a community leader, working to honor a distinctive heritage while moving his people forward. ### Paquito D'Rivera: From Carne y Frijol to Carnegie Hall URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/voces/episode/paquito-drivera-from-carne-y-frijol-to-carnegie-hall-2pjeob/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T08:00:21.000Z Through music and memories, celebrate the life and legacy of jazz legend Paquito D’Rivera. Trace his journey from child prodigy in Cuba to a stellar career as a multi-GRAMMY Award-winning musician, composer, and beloved Latin jazz ambassador. ### Day Release URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-intern/episode/day-release-3bnfkd/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:28.000Z A prisoner preparing for a second chance is thrown from a building. Constance and Boris find suspects among those hurt by his crimes and collapse. ### Isolated URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-intern/episode/isolated-quxfky/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:22.000Z Three couples unexpectedly share the same island hotel. When a body is found and communications fail, their romantic weekend becomes a murder inquiry. ### Violence URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-intern/episode/violence-babhvt/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:19.000Z A journalist convicted of abusing his wife is murdered after prison. The judges investigate a support group for men trapped in violent behavior. ### Exceptional URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-intern/episode/exceptional-3xviez/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:31.000Z A psychologist at a school for gifted children is found dead. As one pupil disappears, the students help Constance and Boris uncover the truth. ### In the Limelight URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-intern/episode/in-the-limelight-okbbha/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:34.000Z A celebrated astronomer is found dead at Marseille's planetarium. Constance and Boris enter a world of discovery, rivalry and dangerous ambition. ### K.O. URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-intern/episode/ko-gn1fkh/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:25.000Z A former professional boxer is found dead beneath gym equipment. Constance and Boris investigate the club where he helped vulnerable young people. ### Adrift URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-intern/episode/adrift-5e4xtg/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:16.000Z A teenage influencer is found dead at home. Constance and Boris discover a troubled family life and lethal tampering with his concentration pills. ### Protected Species URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-intern/episode/protected-species-lz7lly/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:37.000Z A bird expert is found dead in a ravine. Constance and Boris uncover a troubling secret involving his teenage son and the victim's final hours. ### Silo URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/flicks/episode/silo-gmhahb/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T21:01:06.000Z Ashley Zukerman talks with Patrick Stoner about the importance of creating a feeling of claustrophobia in the multi season hit series ### Elmo Learns Who Leads a Lion Pride URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nature/extras/elmo-learns-who-leads-a-lion-pride/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T14:30:09.000Z Elmo and friends learn how lion prides work on the African savanna — from how females hunt together and help raise each other’s cubs to why female lions play such an important role in the pride. ### Estate Planning Seminar URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/events/estate-planning-seminar-3/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T17:34:24.000Z Join Cascade PBS and experts from Washington Trust Bank for a complimentary, informative estate planning seminar. Receive practical guidance on wills, trusts, probate, and planning strategies to protect your legacy. Space is limited — reserve your spot today! ### Food Fight with Rachel Belle URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/events/food-fight-with-rachel-belle-2/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T00:43:47.000Z **Part game show, part trivia night, for food nerds and anyone who loves a good laugh.** MC’d by **Rachel Belle**, host of the James Beard nominated podcast, Your Last Meal. Get ready for a night of culinary challenges and recipe deep cuts – featuring legendary radio DJ **Marco Collins,** Chef **Matt Broussard** (@ACookNamedMatt) and Seattle Times restaurant writer **Jackie Varriano**. ![](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-08-at-9.50.34---AM--1-.png) ### The Sounds of the Savanna at Night | Nature's Lullaby URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nature/extras/the-sounds-of-the-savanna-at-night-natures-lullaby-uptk9g/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T17:30:11.000Z Elmo and friends discover just how noisy the African savanna can be after dark — from roaring lions and grumbling hippos to laughing hyenas. Then, a lullaby turns those unfamiliar nighttime sounds into a beautiful chorus of nature. ### In the field with tarantula researcher URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rmpbs-news/episode/in-the-field-with-tarantula-researcher-iy94bw/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T15:00:21.000Z But none of her previous field research provided close to the sheer amount of tarantulas that she’s seeing in her fieldwork in southeastern Colorado, specifically the Camanche National Grasslands near La Junta and the Southern Plains Land Trust in Lamar. ### "Great Performances at the Met: El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego" Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/great-performances/trailers/great-performances-at-the-met-el-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego-preview-rtftjf/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T15:00:18.000Z American composer Gabriela Lena Frank makes her Met debut with her first opera, a magical-realist portrait of painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. With a libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz, the opera is fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth. ### Lung Cancer Screening and Treatment URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/fighting-breathe-lung-disease-kentucky/episode/lung-cancer-rsnpv7/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T22:15:22.000Z This episode examines new treatments for lung cancer that increase survival rates and explores how low-dose CT scans are saving lives through early detection. ### The Threats Around Us URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/fighting-breathe-lung-disease-kentucky/episode/the-threats-around-us-1v1gnw/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T22:15:23.000Z This episode examines major threats to lung health - especially in low-income communities - and what happens when the lungs' defenses are overwhelmed. ### Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/fighting-breathe-lung-disease-kentucky/episode/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-and-asthma-jzn5qb/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T22:15:18.000Z This episode explores the causes, diagnosis and best practices for treating COPD and asthma and looks at new research from the University of Kentucky and innovative public health measures to address these conditions. ### Fighting to Breathe: Lung Disease in Kentucky URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/fighting-breathe-lung-disease-kentucky/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T21:03:15.000Z The series examines lung disease in Kentucky - including the causes, the impact on those afflicted and the new developments in treatment and prevention. Renee Shaw and Dr. Wayne Tuckson host. Funded, in part, by grants from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and the Kentucky Medical Association (through a grant from the Anthem Foundation). ### Paid to Influence You? The Hidden World of Political Social Media Creators URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/paid-to-influence-you-the-hidden-world-of-political-social-media-creators-ooumft/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T07:30:56.000Z Might content creators be changing the way you vote? According to The NYT, little-known social media creators are being paid to promote political campaigns. But — unlike celebrity influencers — the aim is not to go viral. Instead — at a fraction of the cost — the strategy is to bombard the internet to shift public opinion. Journalist Ken Bensinger, who led the investigation, explains. ### October 6, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-6-2026-m57nrw-2/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T13:00:19.000Z Annie Clark, co-founder of End Rape on Campus, discusses the "Jane Doe" sexual assault case at Cornell. Jackson Katz argues that curbing voilence against women starts with educating men and boys. Biosecurity expert Ashish Jha discusses the death of a Russian lab worker from an uknown illness. NYT's Ken Bensinger reveals the business of content creators being secretly paid to influence elections. ### October 6, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-6-2026-m57nrw/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T13:00:15.000Z Annie Clark, co-founder of End Rape on Campus, discusses the "Jane Doe" sexual assault case at Cornell. Jackson Katz argues that curbing voilence against women starts with educating men and boys. Biosecurity expert Ashish Jha discusses the death of a Russian lab worker from an uknown illness. NYT's Ken Bensinger reveals the business of content creators being secretly paid to influence elections. ### French students lead massive protests across country URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/in-the-streets-1791315441/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T00:30:33.000Z More than a quarter-million people poured into the streets across France on Tuesday, a dramatic development in a student-led movement that began at a single high school. In some cities, police and protesters clashed. French officials condemned what they called “extreme violence.” Deema Zein reports. ### High cost of GLP-1s push some to seek unregulated versions URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/glp-1s-reshaping-amerca-1791319756/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T04:00:28.000Z Despite some recent improvements, millions of Americans still face significant barriers in affording GLP-1s. At the same time, many patients have found alternative, cheaper paths to get their hands on unregulated versions. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, GLP-1s: Reshaping America. ### News Wrap: Yates to review Cornell sexual assault reports URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-1791319499/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T00:30:13.000Z In our news wrap Tuesday, Cornell named former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of how the school handles sexual assault reports on campus, lawyers for Christa Pike said she's awake and speaking after surviving a botched execution attempt last week and President Trump is facing backlash after he suggested that Iran could "take out" two cities in California. ### DOJ ramps effort to prosecute non-citizens accused of voting URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/election-security-1791316050/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T00:30:21.000Z Ahead of the midterm elections, the Department of Justice is leading a high-profile effort to catch and prosecute people they say illegally cast ballots, sometimes holding televised press conferences to make the announcements. But there is no evidence to support President Trump’s false claims of widespread voter fraud that skews election results. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports. ### Suspected Iranian plot pushed U.S. to move bombers from UK URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/uk-base-investigation-1791319381/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T00:30:24.000Z British police arrested a 22-year-old on suspicion of terrorism offenses connected to a possible plot against the RAF Fairford air base. Over the weekend, the U.S. Air Force evacuated bombers from that base, for fear of an attack. Nick Schifrin reports. ### Haitian's suicide shows human toll of immigration crackdown URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/closing-doors-1791319591/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T00:30:36.000Z Over the weekend, the family of Pierre Damas Bel laid him to rest. The 20-year-old Haitian student lost his legal immigration status in July after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians. Bel died by suicide a month after immigration authorities required him to wear an ankle monitor. William Brangham reports. ### As Afghans try to flee Taliban, some are forced to return URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/desperate-journey-1791319625/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T14:00:12.000Z The Taliban's return in Afghanistan has brought economic collapse and deep uncertainty, especially for young people. Afghans are still trying to flee in search of safety. At the same time, more than a million who had escaped are now returning, many of them deported from neighboring countries. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O’Connor report. ### McGurk chronicles talks to free Oct. 7 hostages in 'Brink' URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/brink-1791319655/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T00:30:09.000Z Brett McGurk served under four presidential administrations, ultimately working as President Biden’s lead on foreign policy in the Middle East. During that time, Hamas attacked Israel, killing over a thousand people and taking hundreds hostage. Amna Nawaz sat down with McGurk to discuss the negotiations he led to secure the hostages' release and new book, "Brink." ### Kelsey Backe URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/kelsey-backe-wkjd2z/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:17:39.000Z Kelsey Backe remembers the intense friendships forged during three summers of theater, when cast and crew became family. After their charismatic leader, Matthew, was killed by a drunk driver, those bonds carried the company through grief and the season ahead. Years later, their influence lives on in the habits and memories she still holds close. ### Thelma Peterson URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/thelma-peterson-biqndx/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:17:37.000Z Thelma Peterson shares “It Ain’t No Fun to Paint the Bottom of a Boat,” an original song about growing up in a Chesapeake Bay boatbuilding family. She recalls scraping barnacles and painting boats with her brothers before the tide returned—a messy childhood chore that made possible some of their happiest days on the water. ### October 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-6-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1791259201/ Last updated: 2026-10-11T05:30:09.000Z October 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### Expensive Taste URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/full-buzzed/episode/expensive-taste-aabn4z/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:00:16.000Z Frank welcomes restaurateur Richard Sandoval and CBS anchor Tori Mason into the kitchen to test-drive a tuna crudo with Marcona almond-yuzu puree ahead of a collaborative dinner event. Things get even richer with bay scallop tagliarini, crème fraîche, and caviar — plus a spirited debate about canned tuna, Calabrian chiles, and what actually counts as “spicy.” ### Mark Nuckols URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/mark-nuckols-lmnvez-2/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T07:30:14.000Z Mark Nuckols recounts his decades-long friendship with Fero, a Slovak metalworker and fellow choir member he met after the Velvet Revolution. Through songs, drinks and spirited political debates, Fero teaches him that friendship can transcend ideology—and that listening with respect can keep a bond strong across years and borders. ### Mark Nuckols URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/mark-nuckols-lmnvez/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:00:19.000Z Mark Nuckols recounts his decades-long friendship with Fero, a Slovak metalworker and fellow choir member he met after the Velvet Revolution. Through songs, drinks and spirited political debates, Fero teaches him that friendship can transcend ideology—and that listening with respect can keep a bond strong across years and borders. ### Peg Volk URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/peg-volk-o75qrw/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:21.000Z Peg Volk reads Spencer Travis’s tribute to Frank “Freshwater” Russell, a beloved Cape Charles musician and unforgettable local character. Through memories of his wit, music and singular way of moving through the world, the story celebrates a treasured friend and the fresh spirit he shared with his community. ### Jordan Christie URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/jordan-christie-b2tvaj/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:25.000Z Jordan Christie reflects on nearly 25 years of friendship with Brooke and Maddie, from childhood adventures to college distance, heartbreaking loss and new beginnings. Her story explores the rare gift of friends who know you to your core—and how time and change can stretch a bond without breaking it. ### Thelma Peterson URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/thelma-peterson-otds4k/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:23.000Z Thelma Peterson shares “Girlfriends Are the Best,” an original song inspired by the complications that can arise when a single woman’s longtime male friends marry. With playful stories, jealous wives and a catchy refrain, she offers a humorous tribute to platonic love—and concludes that girlfriends truly are the best. ### Brion Humphrey URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/brion-humphrey-seg6df/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:29.000Z Host Brion Humphrey opens Season 2 of The Story Exchange at Great Machipongo Clam Shack on the Eastern Shore. He explains how WHRO’s Next Gen Collective turned a vision of belonging into a regional series where people share their own stories, experiences and emotions in their own voices. ### Irvin Crump URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/irvin-crump-b31qlt/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:40.000Z Irvin Crump reflects on a troubled youth marked by instability, incarceration and years of distance from his mother. After a near-fatal assault brought them together, he began to understand that her absence was not indifference but a refusal to enable him. Their reconciliation inspired him to guide young people away from the path he survived. ### Kim Ellis URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/kim-ellis-xe8bpx/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:38.000Z In Lucky Charms, Kim Ellis remembers her first Mother's Day as a single mom. Her seven-year-old son gathered his younger siblings to serve buttered toast, three marshmallows and handmade flowers in bed. Their simple surprise showed her that she was not alone and that intentional, homemade love could be more than enough. ### Vanessa Fleming URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/vanessa-fleming-pebozr/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:27.000Z Vanessa Fleming recalls growing up as a lonely "youngest only" who struggled to form deep connections. Marriage brought not just a partner, but parents, brothers and a family united by humor and care. Through illness and loss, they showed up for one another, proving that family can be rooted in the soul rather than blood. ### Dennis Noonan-Sloan URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/dennis-noonan-sloan-qyu6gl/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:34.000Z Dennis Noonan-Sloan recalls the crisis that left his husband Jim temporarily paralyzed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. As work, parenting and hospital visits became daily life, their young son's love helped sustain them. The ordeal revealed what for better or worse truly meant and strengthened the bonds that would bring their family home. ### Courtney James URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/courtney-james-n5lrbc/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:36.000Z Courtney James honors her grandfather Dee Dee, a man shaped by childhood separation, war and loss who still met the world with patience, forgiveness and kindness. Through quiet memories of horses, peppermints and family drives, she reflects on how his gentle example continues to guide new generations. ### Sweet Finish URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/full-buzzed/episode/sweet-finish-hhoyzs/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:00:59.000Z After a week of filming, Frank and Jacqueline celebrate by hosting a cast party in their backyard, complete with a smooth, garlicky whipped tofu dip and Japanese shaved ice topped with warm butterscotch to toast the end of season 2 with everyone who made it possible. ### One Potato Per Person URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/full-buzzed/episode/one-potato-per-person-v7cerc/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:00:56.000Z Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and recording artist Keenan TreVon marvel as Frank handles boiling water to make fresh-pulled mozzarella for a rustic meat & cheese plate with crusty bread and house-cured coppa. Between steak tips and stories about Red Rocks, Frank prepares a classic filet mignon and sour cream mashed potatoes. ### Hannah Skinner URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/hannah-skinner-bwg0ee/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:49.000Z Hannah Skinner recounts meeting Marine Sergeant David Skinner at the Virginia International Tattoo, where persistence, coffee and dress blues sparked a romance. One year later, surrounded by performers and friends, he marched into the Scope Arena and proposed as she stood stunned behind her tenor drum. ### Brendan Kennedy URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/brendan-kennedy-ct49eu/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:42.000Z Host Brendan Kennedy opens The Story Exchange at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts in Suffolk and introduces the theme of family love. With humor and tenderness, he recalls relatives who used jokes to survive hard moments and reflects on the gift of always finding something funny, even in grief. ### Crizti Walsh URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/crizti-walsh-wbtbk1/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:45.000Z Crizti Walsh follows the history of a tiny silver vase back to Wita Duvall Graham Bennett Bills, an ancestor confined to an asylum under a false name who escaped and fought to reclaim her children and rights. Though the heirloom vanished, uncovering Wita's story connected Crizti to the family she had longed to know. ### James Harris URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/james-harris-brxxfu/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:47.000Z James Harris remembers a father who rarely said I love you but showed it through practical care. When a heavy winter coat arrived with hand warmers and a note, James realized that every question about the weather had been an act of attention. Decades later, the coat still carries his father's quiet devotion. ### Polls say voters think immigration policies have gone too far URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/polls-say-voters-think-immigration-policies-have-gone-too-far-fcqdnd/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T12:30:12.000Z The NPR Politics Podcast hosts say there have been major shifts in voters’ thoughts on immigration. ### Lacroy "Atlas" Nixon URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/lacroy-atlas-nixon-fd31qj/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:31:02.000Z Lacroy "Atlas" Nixon performs a powerful poem about a childhood friend whose pain was hidden in the language of storms. Looking back, he recognizes the signs of domestic abuse he could not understand as a child and confronts the devastating silence surrounding her suicide, memory and the promises children struggle to keep. ### Rachel Alwine URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/rachel-alwine-0vfon6/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:59.000Z Rachel Alwine recounts how a dating-app match became her source of safety during a frightening health crisis. As Crohn's disease stripped away her fierce independence, the man she barely knew stayed, learned and advocated beside her. His care helped her unlock a guarded heart and discover that love can begin with one person who refuses to leave. ### David Scanlon URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/david-scanlon-izcimt/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:55.000Z David Scanlon recalls mentoring Jade as a young teacher in Chicago and learning about the beauty and hardship of her neighborhood through her eyes. More than 20 years later, after separate lives, relationships and families, they reconnect as adults and allow a longstanding bond to grow into an unexpected romantic relationship. ### Melody Williams URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/melody-williams-wxg4h3/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:30:57.000Z In "Serendipity," Melody Williams shares how divorce and judgment within faith communities challenged her hope for love. After choosing healing and openness, an unexpected introduction through a church member leads to shared faith, laughter and possibility, giving her the courage to define her future on her own terms. ### Hüseyin Uysal URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/huseyin-uysal-ebtycu/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:31:09.000Z Hüseyin Uysal recalls the university hallway where the sound of a cello led him to a fellow artist and musician. When he opened the classroom door, he found a woman who already knew of his violin playing and had hoped he would appear. Their first duet became the beginning of a love story written in music. ### Noel Goodman URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/noel-goodman-oeb8pm/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:31:05.000Z Noel Goodman recalls meeting his future wife while they served aboard the USS Gonzalez. Despite different tastes, personalities and expectations, friendship grew into a turbulent romance. When he realized they shared the same foundations of truth, family, faith, honesty and loyalty, two opposites found a lasting life together. ### Patricia Carter URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/patricia-carter-czalte/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:31:07.000Z Patricia Carter reflects on being raised to see marriage as the promise of security and happiness, only to find freedom and fulfillment outside that myth. Still open to a soul connection, she embraces vulnerability while holding out for a love built on care, commitment, knowledge, responsibility, respect and trust. ### Scott Gillespie URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/scott-gillespie-d755tl/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:31:11.000Z Scott Gillespie recounts how a dating profile, a squirrel ornament and a series of "unicorn" coincidences led him to the woman who restored his smile. From their first date to a New York proposal and a wedding one year later, his story celebrates the courage to believe that love can bloom again. ### Brendan Kennedy URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/brendan-kennedy-qcohcd/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:31:17.000Z Host Brendan Kennedy opens The Story Exchange at the Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg and introduces the theme of romantic love. With warmth and humor, he recalls an awkward first meeting at a college party, a failed elevator apology and the unexpected second chance that led to marriage, a child and a life together. ### Raymond Jones URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/raymond-jones-7fcaoq/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:31:13.000Z Raymond Jones shares how a rare symphony and a radio broadcast led him to the love of his life. He reflects on love at first sight, 44 years together, her passions for music and flying, and her 12-year fight with cancer, finding comfort in their memories and the hope that they will one day fly together again. ### Laraya Billups URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-exchange/episode/laraya-billups-9xabyd/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T23:31:15.000Z Laraya Billups performs a poem for the "forgotten lovers," those who feel like understudies in stories of romance. Drawing on the language of musical theater, she turns waiting and rejection into a declaration of self-worth: we are not supporting characters, and we have always been more than enough for love. ### American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (EAD) URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/american-masters/specials/american-pachuco-the-legend-of-luis-valdez-ead-smdxwx/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T01:30:12.000Z This version contains extended audio description. Follow the legacy of filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez. A founding figure of the Chicano Movement, Valdez is best known for his play Zoot Suit, the Ritchie Valens biopic La Bamba and the theatre company El Teatro Campesino. ### American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (ASL) URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/american-masters/specials/american-pachuco-the-legend-of-luis-valdez-asl-zks0ue/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T01:30:09.000Z This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation. Follow the legacy of filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez. A founding figure of the Chicano Movement, Valdez is best known for his play Zoot Suit, the Ritchie Valens biopic La Bamba and the theatre company El Teatro Campesino. ### A Swim Upstream: Touring Issaquah's Salmon Hatchery URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/sponsored-show/northwest-explorer/episode/a-swim-upstream-touring-issaquahs-salmon-hatchery/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T19:59:48.000Z [![CTA Image](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/friends-of-issaquah-salmon-hatchery-emblem.png)](https://www.issaquahfish.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org) Presented by Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery [Learn More ](https://www.issaquahfish.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org) ### Northwest Explorer URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/sponsored-show/northwest-explorer-sponsored/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T19:59:40.000Z ![CTA Image](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/northwest-explorer-logo.png) Presented by Northwest Explorer ### How Strong Was a T. Rex Bite? | Wild Critters USA URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nature/specials/how-strong-was-a-t-rex-bite-wild-critters-usa-7axcmq/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T13:00:21.000Z The T. rex had a bone-crushing bite, ridiculously tiny arms, and a very big problem 66 million years ago! In this episode of the Wild Critters series on Orbit, families travel back in time with Dr. Roger Benson from the American Museum of Natural History. Perfect for curious kids ages 3 to 11 and their families. ### Patricia Gabow: A Champion For Health URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/great-colorado-women/trailers/patricia-gabow-a-champion-for-health-amuqp8/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T19:30:33.000Z Patty Gabow was a world-renowned nephrologist when she decided to take on the transformation of Denver General to Denver Health. Patty transformed Denver Health from a department of Denver city government into an independent agency that has been copied by many health care systems across the nation and around the world ### Ceal Barry: Striving For Excellence...On And Off The Court URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/great-colorado-women/trailers/ceal-barry-striving-for-excellenceon-and-off-the-court-mtko4y/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T19:30:38.000Z Ceal Barry began her winning tenure as head coach of the University of Colorado (CU) women’s basketball team in 1983\. In five years her committed coaching created a town revolution—from minimal interest to a record Coors Event Center sellout. ### How Baby Elephants Drink, Eat and Cool Off URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nature/extras/how-baby-elephants-drink-eat-and-cool-off/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T21:01:01.000Z Elmo and friends learn how orphaned baby elephants are cared for, from specially prepared bottles to mud baths that help keep their skin cool and protected. ### New Hobby Explores the Hidden Worlds under Everyday Docks URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/oregon-field-guide/episode/new-hobby-explores-the-hidden-worlds-under-everyday-docks-3vsfpg/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T13:31:10.000Z Luan Roberts shares her passion for dock fouling as she explores the vibrant marine life thriving beneath Pacific Northwest docks and documents them for the Docktober bioblitz. Join her for a peek at the hidden ecosystems and surprising creatures that flourish just out of sight. ### Early Americans Who Rioted Against Price Gouging URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rogue-history/episode/early-americans-who-rioted-against-price-gouging-v5hh76/ Last updated: 2026-10-10T12:30:09.000Z The American Revolution wasn’t just fought on battlefields, it was fought in breadlines too. As war dragged on and inflation skyrocketed, ordinary women and laborers found themselves starving while wealthy merchants and speculators hoarded food for profit. Across the colonies, mobs took to the streets, raiding warehouses and forcing fair prices. ### Water Wars URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/texas-monthly-presents-the-story/episode/water-wars-0iauyj/ Last updated: 2026-10-11T09:00:28.000Z Across Texas and beyond its borders, communities clash over an increasingly precious resource. A desalination plant threatens coastal wildlife, and two nations grapple with dwindling water supplies. ### Season 3 Locations URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-marlow-murder-club/extras/season-3-locations-bo20g5/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T19:30:53.000Z The cast and crew go behind the scenes of the real life town of Marlow, and Season 3's filming locations. ### The Humble Bean of Guernsey URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/saras-weeknight-meals/episode/the-humble-bean-of-guernsey-r9o4zb/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T03:30:38.000Z Sara travels to Guernsey to explore the island's beloved Bean Jar tradition, local farm stands, and a rare heritage goat breed. Back home, she answers viewer questions and prepares a comforting White Bean Soup with homemade dumplings. Join Sara as she celebrates simple, satisfying food. ### Bounty of Brittany URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/saras-weeknight-meals/episode/bounty-of-brittany-w5jibe/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T16:30:41.000Z Sara discovers the flavors of Brittany, learning to make a savory Buckwheat Galette with scallops and leeks, tasting fresh oysters, foraging greens, and sampling exceptional local butter. Back home, she prepares a French-inspired Salad Lyonnaise with Smoked Salmon. ### Orkney URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/orkney-11hqi3/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T09:32:58.000Z James’ adventure begins in the Orkney Islands, a place he’s never been to and is excited to explore. Top Scottish chef and good friend Nick Nairn joins him. James gets straight to it and shops for hand-dived scallops before setting up his mobile kitchen in Stromness Harbor to make BBQ scallops with black pudding, apple and hazelnut butter. ### Lossiemouth URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/lossiemouth-zoudqf/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:26.000Z James and his traveling companion, Nick Nairn, continue their Scottish adventure in Lossiemouth. Home to the first RAF squadron and a fleet of Typhoon fighter jets. James fulfills a lifetime ambition of training in a typhoon flight simulator before heading airside to cook up homemade crumpets with buttered lobster, spinach and samphire for the RAF staff. ### Blair Castle URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/blair-castle-lwya53/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:24.000Z James’ culinary tour of Britain continues in Scotland with a trip to Blair Castle in the Highlands. He’s joined by top Scottish Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin. Their journey begins with an incredible tour of the castle grounds complete with awe-inspiring views. James then kicks off the cooking with his venison with beetroot and blackberries in the castle’s walled garden. ### Yorkshire URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/yorkshire-nke9py/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:22.000Z The time has come to cross the border from Scotland to England and where better to begin this leg of the journey than James’ home county of Yorkshire. Here he’s joined by Michelin-starred chef Lisa Allen. James’ first stop is Whitby, where he’s popping into his favorite fish and chip shop before cooking tikka mackerel buns with fennel and apple salad for the crowds at Whitby bandstand. ### Edinburgh URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/edinburgh-yysba4/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:20.000Z James and Tom are in Edinburgh. Tom is sharing his local knowledge with a visit to one of his favorite suppliers, Welch Fishmongers, just 500 meters down the road from his Michelin-starred restaurant. He learns the secret to their amazing smoked salmon and then James uses some of it in a salmon mousse with cucumber and dill pickle and melba toast. ### Lancashire URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/lancashire-oxhkce/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:17.000Z James continues his British adventure in Lancashire with top local chef Lisa Allen in the passenger seat of his trusty red mini. Their first stop is an incredible food hall in Clitheroe. Here they cook a fantastic BBQ’d john dory with kohlrabi and fennel salad. Next Lisa is in the driving seat as she takes the mini to a local buffalo farm where they’re producing some interesting cheese. ### Snowdonia URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/snowdonia-8zayip/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:15.000Z James’ adventure has brought him to North Wales where he’s joined by the amazing chef Stephen Terry for this leg of his journey. Their first stop is the grand Pale Hall, where head chef Gareth Stevenson is cooking up a real treat for them of Moroccan-inspired Welsh lamb. James then can’t resist cooking himself in the grounds of the hall so he’s concocting Welsh lamb with gnocchi and vegetables. ### Pembrokeshire URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/pembrokeshire-dpksuj/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:13.000Z James and Stephen are heading south through Wales on route to Pembrokeshire. But before they get there, there’s one stop that must be made to visit Gareth Ward of the stunning restaurant Ynyshir. After filling their bellies, they make it to the Pembrokeshire coast, where James cooks up his Marloes Sands seafood parcel. Then James cooks up some tasty Welsh cakes. ### Northern Irish Coast URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/northern-irish-coast-dvyfed/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:11.000Z James’ British adventure has crossed over the Irish Sea into Northern Ireland, where he’s joined by his great pal and famous local chef, Paul Rankin. Their first port of call is the Giant’s Causeway, where James settles right in and cooks up a fish stew for the crowds of tourists. Next, things get competitive as James challenges Paul to a hovercraft race. ### Belfast URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/belfast-qneh2s/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:09.000Z James and Paul are having a blast in Northern Ireland and they’ve reached Paul’s hometown of Belfast, where he’s giving James a personal tour of Northern Ireland’s capital city before they head off for a spot of golf. Then James pitches up his mobile kitchen right on the green to whip up a tasty dish with bacon, scallops and apples with onion rings. ### Birmingham URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/birmingham-jgdg38/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:07.000Z James visits the capital of the Balti – Birmingham. Here he meets acclaimed food critic, broadcaster, columnist and author Grace Dent. Swapping the mini for a narrow boat, James takes in the culture. James’s trip down the stretch of the 35-mile canal system inspires him to cook his version of a chicken Balti. ### Nottingham URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/nottingham-1ztod1/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:05.000Z James travels to Nottingham, where in the home of Robin Hood, James sets up his mobile kitchen in the middle of Sherwood Forest and cooks a Forest Pork Feast, for long-time pal and Michelin award-winning restaurateur Sat Bains. Finally, James and Sat compete head-to-head in an archery competition at Rufford Park. ### Norfolk URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/norfolk-61jl7e/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:02.000Z James Martin’s British adventure has traveled as far to the east of England as this journey will go, to Norfolk where he’s joined by his good old mate and top local chef, Galton Blackiston. They meet in Cromer, where Galton has a successful fish and chip shop, which inspires James to cook pan-fried cod with warm tartar sauce on the beach. The trip ends with a ride in a tank! ### London and Bray URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/london-and-bray-n9vq59/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:01:00.000Z No adventure around the UK would be complete without a trip to the capital city. James is checking out some of his old haunts and stopping in at Clare Smyth’s brand new restaurant for a catch-up. Then, high up on the rooftops of London, he cooks spiced pigeon breast with dhal. Back on the river, he cooks his own homage to the Waterside Inn, lobster with white port and redcurrant jelly. ### Laverstoke and Goodwood URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/laverstoke-and-goodwood-rswpjl/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:58.000Z James is bringing his culinary tour of the UK to his neck of the woods as he spends precious time in his adopted home county of Hampshire. He’s taking his gun dog Cooper to a training session at Laverstoke before cooking an amazing seasonal dish of partridge with vegetables and a sloe gin sauce. Then James crosses the border into Sussex to indulge in one of his greatest passions, cars! ### Kent URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/kent-bcpr1z/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:56.000Z James’ culinary tour of Great Britain continues as he explores the South East and the county of Kent. Here he meets up with local chef and restaurateur Mark Sargeant. James visits Sam Mount, a 4th Generation fruit farmer who’s shaking up the traditional world of Kentish Cider. Mark then takes James on a tour of his Rocksalt Restaurant. ### Isle of Wight URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/isle-of-wight-btbvim/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:54.000Z James continues his British adventure by taking to the seas and traveling across the Solent to explore the Isle of Wight with Hampshire chef Lenny Carr-Roberts. James sets up at The Hut Café Colwell to cook up a dish of Isle of Wight prawns with tomatoes, mangalitza chorizo and pancetta, and Lenny takes a trip to the other side of the island in search of James favourite sausage roll. ### Bristol URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/bristol-yjlxzs/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:52.000Z James hits the South West of England with a visit to the vibrant city of Bristol. He hooks up with local chef Romy Gill, who gives James a guided tour. Their first stop is a series of shipping containers housing everything from a butcher to a cheesemonger. After a bit of shopping James pitches up his mobile kitchen overlooking the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge to make a tagine of lamb chops. ### Devon URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/devon-zonhbt/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:50.000Z As James’ British adventure draws to a close, he’s headed for Devon to hook up with his old mate Michael Caines, who happens to be a Michelin-starred chef and owner of Lympstone Manor, a country house hotel and restaurant with stunning views over the River Exe. After a quick look around and a spot of foraging, James sets up his kitchen amongst Michael’s vineyard. ### Cornwall URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/episode/cornwall-bm4nue/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T09:00:48.000Z James travels to Cornwall, where his traveling companion is local hero, chef Paul Ainsworth. James starts with a trip to Camel Valley vineyard and cooks chicken Veronique amongst the vines. James visits Paul in his Padstow restaurant, Number 6, and James cooks his final recipe of the series, seaweed-deep-fried plaice with brown crab mayonnaise and lemon, a true celebration of Great Britain. ### Trailer URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/in-pursuit-lessons-of-american-leadership/trailers/trailer-tvzjac/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T20:01:36.000Z What can history teach us about leadership? Based on More Perfect’s In Pursuit, Retro Report explores leadership lessons from America’s presidents and first ladies through new voices, archival material, and documentary storytelling. ### James Martin's Great British Adventure URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/james-martins-great-british-adventure/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T21:15:11.000Z James Martin is hitting the road again, but this time exploring a place much closer to home, Great Britain. In his trusty red mini he’ll be traveling the length and breadth of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the ultimate culinary road trip. He’ll be joined on his journey by some of the country’s finest chefs for a fun, foodie trip of a lifetime. ### In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/in-pursuit-lessons-of-american-leadership/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T20:01:16.000Z What can history teach us about leadership? Based on More Perfect’s In Pursuit, Retro Report explores leadership lessons from America’s presidents and first ladies through new voices, archival material, and documentary storytelling. ### Inside the WNBA’s Rise to the Mainstream URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/inside-the-wnbas-rise-to-the-mainstream-kf8e9c/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T07:30:18.000Z The WNBA is enjoying a significant moment in its history, with record attendance and soaring franchise values. But author Tamryn Spruill argues that understanding its success means confronting the struggles that shaped its history. She joins Michel to discuss how the sport was held back by sexism, racial bias and poor working conditions, as she relates in her book, "The W: A History of the WNBA." ### October 5, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-5-2026-jfgp2w/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T14:00:36.000Z Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, discusses Brazil's far right win. Political scientist Hanna Notte explains the latest from the Russia-Ukraine War. Senior international correspondent Melissa Bell discusses a wave of student protests in France that is shutting down schools across the country. Author of "The W," Tamryn Spruill examines the story behind the rise of the WNBA. ### Reading Roadtrip American Stories Maryland URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/book-view-now/episode/reading-roadtrip-american-stories-maryland-pv80m3/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T00:30:15.000Z PBS Books and the Library of Congress for book inspired adventure through Maryland in American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. From the Chesapeake Bay to the streets of Baltimore, Maryland’s literary landscape is rich with voices that have challenged, inspired, and captivated readers for generations. ### News Wrap: Cornell students protest handling of alleged rape URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-1791231608/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T04:30:19.000Z In our news wrap Monday, students at Cornell are staging protests over the university's handling of an alleged fraternity house gang rape in 2024, President Trump said a threat linked to Iran was the reason the U.S. withdrew its bombers from the Fairford airbase in the UK and Dennis Hastert, the disgraced former House Speaker who later went to prison, has died. ### 'American Pope' traces Leo's journey from Chicago to Vatican URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/american-pope-1791231831/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T02:00:28.000Z Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. But the path that brought him there stretched from Chicago’s South Side to decades of missionary work in Peru and ultimately to the highest ranks of the Vatican. "American Pope" traces that journey and offers a fuller portrait of the man behind the papacy. Geoff Bennett spoke with authors Scott Detrow and Daniel Burke. ### Supreme Court weighs climate liability for energy companies URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/new-term-1791231511/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T02:00:48.000Z Supreme Court justices heard arguments in a major climate change case that could shape how communities hold industries accountable. Officials in Boulder, Colorado, are seeking compensation from energy companies for the costs of natural disasters they say are caused by climate change. Ali Rogin discussed more with News Hour Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSBlog cofounder Amy Howe. ### What to know about pneumonic plague after Russian lab death URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/biosecurity-1791231680/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T02:00:46.000Z The U.S. is closely monitoring a potential case of pneumonic plague in Russia after a laboratory worker who studied the disease fell ill and died. Russian authorities insist there is no cause for alarm, but officials have imposed quarantines and other measures at several medical facilities in Siberia. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Annie Jacobsen, author of "Biological War: A Scenario." ### Marine's arrest in Japan fuels debate over U.S. presence URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/okinawa-outrage-1791231721/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T02:00:44.000Z A U.S. Marine has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman. The Japanese government has lodged a complaint with the U.S. and is demanding full cooperation with the investigation. From Okinawa, special correspondent Patrick Fok explains how the case threatens to revive tensions over America’s military presence there, one of the most critical strategic outposts in Asia. ### As GLP-1s reshape America, questions and new uses emerge URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/glp-1s-reshaping-america-1791231785/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T02:00:42.000Z Hailed by some as miracle drugs, GLP-1s have surged in popularity in the past few years. An estimated one out of every eight Americans is now on some version of them and scientists continue to research new potential uses. But with that rapid expansion, there’s a growing list of questions and skeptics. William Brangham reports for our new series, GLP-1s: Reshaping America. ### Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's payout promises URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/political-stakes-1791236794/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T02:00:30.000Z NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump continuing to promise payouts to voters if Republicans win in the midterms, the GOP spending campaign money and playing defense in typically Republican districts and the White House again barring a media outlet from the press pool. ### October 5, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-5-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1791172822/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T09:00:50.000Z October 5, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### Space Hope Charity URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/oregon-field-guide/episode/space-hope-charity-xsfe3r/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T22:16:31.000Z An award winning independent documentary film about Charity Woodrum, a young woman from rural Oregon whose dream of becoming an astrophysicist is nearly derailed when she suffers a devastating tragedy. ### Preview | Finding America's Fallen URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/secrets-of-the-dead/trailers/preview-finding-americas-fallen-n0rejo/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T21:00:46.000Z A unique archaeological dig is happening in South Carolina, where veterans are investigating the site of the Battle of Camden and exploring how the Continental soldiers’ devastating loss there turned the tide of the American Revolution. Now, these former soldiers want to give Camden's fallen their due. ### She Cried That Day URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/she-cried-that-day/specials/she-cried-that-day-bpitzr/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T08:00:24.000Z She Cried That Day is a documentary chronicling the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Crisis through the lens of one Indigenous woman haunted by her sister’s unsolved murder. We bear witness to the emotional journey thousands of families must suffer through as their loved one’s cases sit on the shelves and we investigate the system that allows it to continue. ### And The Stars Are The Same URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/voces/specials/and-the-stars-are-the-same-bptdhg/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T07:30:16.000Z Eulalia Pedro, a Mayan elder, fled Guatemala as a result of a U.S.- backed civil war in her country more than 25 years ago. In this short documentary, Eulalia reflects on leaving her home, re-settling in Colorado’s San Luís Valley, and the stars that bind her, her children, and grandchildren to a faraway home. ### Wondra Women URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/full-buzzed/episode/wondra-women-ky6l42/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T22:31:37.000Z Twins and designers Cynthia and Carrie join Frank for a refreshing and addictive cucumber salad before learning how easy it is to create his roasted black cod in a spicy carrot broth. Between tips on nailing crispy-skinned fish, they discuss the “ancient artifact” known as Wondra and their shared disdain for induction stoves. ### Not Exactly Traditional URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/full-buzzed/episode/not-exactly-traditional-3306pw/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T22:31:35.000Z Frank introduces summer interns Katie and Carly to some new ingredients and reimagines Italian classics through a Japanese lens. The group enjoys burrata and kale dumplings with a ginger-laced pomodoro and a cacio e pepe ramen while discussing creativity, risk, and how bending the rules can lead to something even better. ### Peachy URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/full-buzzed/episode/peachy-oau940/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T22:31:32.000Z Scout Guide editors Leigh Gordon and Kristie Shehan join Frank for a Colorado peach salad with herbs from the garden before digging into jumbo lump crab cakes with zucchini zoodles and lemon caper sauce. Somewhere between the peaches and the crab cakes, the backyard starts looking a lot like a grocery store. ### Garden Party URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/full-buzzed/episode/garden-party-i6jbhp/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T19:30:43.000Z Frank turns Jacqueline’s garden into the first course, building a bright tomato salad with fresh herbs before serving a gingery roasted Chilean sea bass with charred haricots verts. Friend and PR professional Paige Dungan is along for the ride and spoiler alert: it starts with a shot of tequila. ### American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/american-masters/episode/american-pachuco-luis-valdez-f4vsym/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T07:30:21.000Z Follow the legacy of filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez. A founding figure of the Chicano Movement, Valdez is best known for his play Zoot Suit, the Ritchie Valens biopic La Bamba and the theatre company El Teatro Campesino. ### Polls show AI is a surprise top issue for voters URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/polls-show-ai-is-a-surprise-top-issue-for-voters-derhel/ Last updated: 2026-10-14T05:30:14.000Z The NPR Politics Podcast hosts discuss how AI’s affected strategies for candidates in the Midterms. ### “Paquito D'Rivera: From Carne y Frijol to Carnegie Hall” Trailer URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/voces/trailers/paquito-drivera-from-carne-y-frijol-to-carnegie-hall-trailer-1qz2mz/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T21:01:21.000Z Through music and memories, celebrate the life and legacy of jazz legend Paquito D’Rivera. Trace his journey from child prodigy in Cuba to a stellar career as a multi-GRAMMY Award-winning musician, composer, and beloved Latin jazz ambassador. ### Tennessee Crossroads 4011 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/tennessee-crossroads/episode/tennessee-crossroads-4011-w2f6cx/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T09:00:22.000Z This week on Tennessee Crossroads, Vicki Yates travels to a deli in Munford. Laura faber finds an artist in Knoxville who loves to share the work. Miranda Cohen takes us to mount Juliet for fresh apples, and donuts. And we’ll go back in time with al Voecks to the humble beginnings of a Nashville staple. ### Space Hope Charity URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/oregon-field-guide/episode/space-hope-charity-urbqlf/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T19:30:57.000Z An award winning independent documentary film about Charity Woodrum, a young woman from rural Oregon whose dream of becoming an astrophysicist is nearly derailed when she suffers a devastating tragedy. ### Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/great-musicians-of-our-time/episode/itzhak-perlman-virtuoso-violinist-ec2bak/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T15:30:12.000Z Shot between 1975 and 1977, this intimate portrait follows Itzhak Perlman in his early thirties, at the dawn of stardom. From overcoming polio as a child to becoming one of classical music’s greatest violinists, his talent and resilience shine. ### Space Wars URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nova/episode/space-wars-bqgwfn/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T04:30:32.000Z An arms race is escalating above us, as military powers vie for control of space. Discover how satellites we rely on are vulnerable to attack, how debris is filling increasingly crowded orbits, and what can be done to protect them. ### Episode 6 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/kraken/episode/episode-6-bumboa/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T19:31:11.000Z As Goya's connection to Itaca emerges, Unai and Esti close in on the truth and Mencia’s true agenda is revealed. Meanwhile Kraken has trouble at home. ### Episode 5 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/kraken/episode/episode-5-6rn5jb/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T19:31:08.000Z Unai follows Itaca's false identity as the hunt for the Black Book leads to Goya, a stolen body and a mysterious clue at the Instituto Cervantes. ### Vintage First Finds, Hour 4 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/antiques-roadshow/episode/vintage-first-finds-hour-4-soqz6c/ Last updated: 2026-10-13T02:01:05.000Z See fabulous finds from ROADSHOW’s first season updated with today’s values including an Albrecht Dürer engraving, an 1870 J. L. Stone limestone temperance jug, and an 11/22/63 news ticker tape. One treasure increases in value to $60K-$90K! ### Under Interrogation with the Marble Hall Murders Cast URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/marble-hall-murders/extras/under-interrogation-with-the-marble-hall-murders-cast-2tjd7e/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T19:31:03.000Z They've played characters in a mystery series, but could the real life cast of Marble Hall Murders get away with crimes of their own? We put them to the test! ### Breaking the Deadlock: AI: Who's In Control? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/deadlock/trailers/breaking-the-deadlock-ai-whos-in-control-4y14xn/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T16:01:14.000Z As AI becomes woven into daily life, Americans face a choice: control the technology, or be controlled by it. Can its benefits outweigh the costs to jobs, privacy, politics, and our sense of humanity? Through a series of hypothetical dilemmas, leaders in tech, culture, politics, and journalism debate AI’s ethical challenges, seeking not consensus, but a shared understanding of what’s at stake. ### Episode 6 Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/marble-hall-murders/trailers/episode-6-preview-syiejg/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T17:01:24.000Z In the final installment of this fiendish puzzle, both Susan Ryeland and Atticus Pünd race to discover the truth. ### Preview: Vintage First Finds, Hour 5 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/antiques-roadshow/trailers/preview-vintage-first-finds-hour-5-gomjjz/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T14:30:12.000Z Discover today’s values for ROADSHOW’s first finds including a 1933 Duck Soup movie poster, an 1867 Carl Haag watercolor, and an Edward Gilpin watch, ca. 1670\. One item purchased at a house sale has a whopping value increase to $50K-$75K! ### Moon Skips Over the Seven Sisters | October 19 - October 25 | Star Gazers URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/star-gazers/episode/moon-skips-over-the-seven-sisters-october-19-october-25-star-gazers-fzhgrx/ Last updated: 2026-10-04T22:20:09.000Z Star Gazers STGZ635 October 19-25, 2026 “Moon Skips Over the Seven Sisters” ### Our Halloween Star, Jack Horkheimer | October 26 - November 1 | Star Gazers URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/star-gazers/episode/our-halloween-star-jack-horkheimer-october-26-november-1-star-gazers-b93mdh/ Last updated: 2026-10-04T22:30:10.000Z Star Gazers STGZ636 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2026 “Our Halloween Star, Jack Horkheimer” ### The Seasons of the Sky | October 12 - October 18 | Star Gazers URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/star-gazers/episode/the-seasons-of-the-sky-october-12-october-18-star-gazers-wbnqlk/ Last updated: 2026-10-04T22:30:09.000Z Star Gazers STGZ634 October 12-18, 2026 “The Seasons of the Sky” ### Find a Royal Family in the Sky | October 5 - October 11 | Star Gazers URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/star-gazers/episode/find-a-royal-family-in-the-skyy-october-5-october-11-star-gazers-m1p6ar/ Last updated: 2026-10-04T22:30:16.000Z Star Gazers STGZ633 October 5-11, 2026 “Find a Royal Family in the Sky” ### Art School URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/full-buzzed/episode/art-school-dpunyy/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T17:00:42.000Z Frank experiments in real time with Mizuna Executive Chef Michael Dunning and legendary artist Quang Ho, building a hamachi crudo with nori brown butter and yuzu before serving a rich porcini pasta made with wild mushrooms Quang foraged himself. Between stories and wine, the group discovers that cooking and painting might not be so different after all. ### Out of the Ashes: Randy McClelland URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/art-by-northwest-2/episode/out-of-the-ashes-randy-mcclelland-boubs2/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T12:30:14.000Z Brangien Davis makes a visit to Randy McClelland, a ceramic artist living in Naselle, WA, whose wheel-thrown vessels combine functional forms with storytelling based in his Japanese heritage. We learn the extensive process behind his Yōkai trickster pieces, made with local clay and crab shells, and witness a 48-hour woodfiring of the kiln McClelland built and shares with his ceramic community. ### Trump makes himself main character of GOP midterm campaign URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/washington-week/extras/clip1-xnrro5/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T13:30:12.000Z One thing we know about Donald Trump, and he would not deny this, is that it’s all about him. He’s the main character, and he doesn’t like it when he’s not. ### As setbacks mount, Trump turns his anger toward the media URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/washington-week/extras/clip2-qwrjiu/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T13:30:15.000Z As he gets agitated over losses that are piling up, President Trump has turned his anger toward a familiar target, the media. The panel discusses the assault on press freedom. ### Inside the U.S.-China battle to lead the AI revolution URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/compass-points/episode/inside-the-us-china-battle-to-lead-the-ai-revolution-kh11dl/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:53.000Z President Trump wants artificial intelligence companies to police themselves, all in the name of winning the race with China. Are the U.S. and China on a path of unstoppable AI competition? Or should the world’s AI leaders collaborate? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that with Dmitri Alperovitch, Chris McGuire, Samm Sacks and Melanie Sisson. ### Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/2/26 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/washington-week/episode/washington-week-with-the-atlantic-full-episode-10226-zcpebz/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T07:30:36.000Z Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from October 2, 2026. ### Martina Navratilova on Chris Evert and their rivalry URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/one-on-one-1790977804/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:00:53.000Z Martina Navratilova was a high-profile force on the tennis court in the 1970s and 80s with 59 Grand Slam titles. She has remained a big presence in the tennis world, commentating and mentoring, and is using her platform to weigh in on issues off the court as well. Amna Nawaz sat down with Navratilova for our culture of sport coverage, part of our CANVAS series. ### Brooks and Atkins Stohr on GOP vulnerabilities in midterms URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/brooks-atkins-stohr-1790972944/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:00:51.000Z David Brooks of The Atlantic and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of The Boston Globe join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump hitting the campaign trail in a string of reliably Republican states, GOP vulnerabilities heading into the midterms and the administration's strategy on artificial intelligence. ### West prepares for a drier future as water supplies hit lows URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/drying-up-1790973096/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:00:49.000Z Mandatory cuts from the federal government on water from the Colorado River will soon take effect in Arizona, Nevada, and California. Now, some water managers in the region are spending billions to prepare for a drier future. Special correspondent Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports for our series, Tipping Point. ### A look at how overseas ballots are counted the midterms URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/vote-2026-overseas-ballots-1790972918/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:00:46.000Z Defense Secretary Hegseth directed military commanders to have a one-day “stand down” this month so service members have time to vote in the midterms. In King County, Washington, ballots are already being processed from service members and Americans living abroad. Some arrive by mail. Some by email. Liz Landers takes a look at how those ballots are verified and counted and how secure they are. ### Who's spending big, and where, in the midterms URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/vote-2026-1790972882/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:00:44.000Z Spending for this year's midterms is accelerating as we get closer to Election Day. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins makes sense of the billions spent to influence who controls Congress next year. ### News Wrap: Special prosecutor appointed in Cornell rape case URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-1790977677/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:00:41.000Z In our news wrap Friday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the state Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to take over the Cornell University rape case, the U.S. is sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East as President Trump weighs further action against Iran and this year's Kennedy Center Honors will take place at Washington, D.C.'s Capital One Arena. ### What a hiring slowdown says about the state of the economy URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/hiring-slowdown-1790977592/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:00:39.000Z U.S. hiring slowed in September as employers added just 29,000 jobs. The disappointing jobs report has wide-reaching implications for consumer prices and interest rates, and it comes a month before Americans head to the polls for midterm elections. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Beth Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. ### October 2, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-2-2026-xfrwl0/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T14:00:13.000Z Akbar Shahid Ahmed shares what it was like inside the Biden White House in the aftermath of October 7th in his new book "Crossing the Red Line." Journalist Anand Giridharadas revisits the killing of Jordan Neely on an NYC subway in his new book "Man in the Mirror." Kevin Roose's “The AGI Chronicles” deals with the race to achieve Artificial General Intelligence and what it may do to humanity. ### October 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-2-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1790913601/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T07:30:27.000Z October 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### WA 3rd District Congressional race deemed a toss-up URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/wa-3rd-district-congressional-race-deemed-a-toss-up-xpow0i/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T13:00:17.000Z The NPR Politics Podcast hosts discuss the race between Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun. ### Vines URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/p-allen-smiths-a-sense-of-place/episode/vines-1re5xl/ Last updated: 2026-10-12T03:30:56.000Z Allen explores how climbing plants stitch structure to sky: sweet potatoes and morning glories tumbling together, cypress vine and roses weaving up tuteurs, pear espaliers forming living walls, Boston ivy gripping brick in close-up, ending in the kitchen with a comforting sweet potato pie. ### Tech Journalist Kevin Roose Explains How the AI Race Started URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/tech-journalist-kevin-roose-explains-how-the-ai-race-started-xsimti/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T00:00:44.000Z Artificial General Intelligence would be a system capable of rivaling or surpassing human intelligence, and developers believe they are close. Some hope AGI might advance science and reduce poverty. Others fear it could wipe out humanity, while others call this an overreaction. Tech columnist Kevin Roose tells Walter about the trillion-dollar race to reach superintelligence, and what comes next. ### What's Happening With ICE In Austin? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/decibel/extras/whats-happening-with-ice-in-austin-m7zqib/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T21:10:16.000Z For the past week, news and headlines across Texas have talked about Wilbur Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. While the case unfolds, various terms about immigration enforcement have come up: 287g agreements, ERO, CBP-1, SIU. Let’s break down what these mean and how they’re impacting people in Rundberg and Austin. ### Preview | Saving Tangier Island URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/secrets-of-the-dead/trailers/preview-saving-tangier-island-aazdkh/ Last updated: 2026-10-04T07:30:45.000Z Welcome to tiny Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay. Pivotal in the War of 1812, it's where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" and where hundreds of self-emancipated men joined the British to take up arms against their former masters. Now, rising sea levels threaten the island, and the race is on to ensure Tangier will remain a witness to American history. ### Jennifer Palmieri URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/overheard-evan-smith/episode/jennifer-palmieri-uxdrvw/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T19:30:20.000Z Jennifer Palmieri is a former White House Communications Director, and an Emmy-nominated host and executive producer. She talks about her new YouTube docuseries, Long Play, and the politics of the American South. ### Sal Khan, Founder, Khan Academy URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/dine-kate-sullivan/episode/sal-khan-founder-khan-academy-qwe5lj/ Last updated: 2026-10-15T03:30:25.000Z What started as math tutoring for his cousins grew into one of the world's largest free educational platforms. Today, Khan Academy reaches 200 million people globally, bringing world-class education to countries where access was once unimaginable. From a table at Zareen's Pakistani-Indian Kitchen, Sal Khan shares his remarkable journey and mission to transform education for all. ### Erin and Ben Napier, Hosts of HGTV's Home Town URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/dine-kate-sullivan/episode/erin-and-ben-napier-hosts-of-hgtvs-home-town-npqgr4/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T00:30:09.000Z Erin and Ben Napier, hosts of HGTV's number one rated show Hometown, sit down with Kate at Phillips Drive-In, a beloved Laurel, Mississippi staple. Over pineapple shakes, tater tots, and cheeseburgers, they share how they rose from obscurity to HGTV's most successful hosts and why their love of hometown fuels a passion for American-made manufacturing and restoring over 200 local homes. ### Mike Faist Embraces the Unknown URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/american-masters/specials/mike-faist-embraces-the-unknown-5pbypo/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T15:30:14.000Z For Mike Faist, acting is about finding freedom in the unknown and staying curious. In this interview, we explore the preparation and process behind his performance as Charles Trask in the new limited television series, East of Eden. ### Tejano Legacy: Generations in Step URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/austin-pbs-shorts/specials/tejano-legacy-generations-in-step-1yhon5/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T07:30:34.000Z An exploration of the history, identity, and living traditions of Tejanos, whose heritage reflects the convergence of Spanish, Indigenous, and Mexican American communities. The documentary presents Tejano culture not as a remnant of the past, but as a vibrant and evolving way of life. For more information, please visit: https://briscoemuseum.org/ ### Preview of Tiger Island: Part Two URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nature/trailers/about-tiger-island-part-two/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T14:07:51.000Z In Nepal, the crew uses thermal cameras to film tigers at night, revealing previously unseen behavior. A new tiger mom must keep her growing cub out of trouble, while another tigress’ cubs are stalked by the returning male “king” of Tiger Island. ### Stewarding local stories in the Pacific Northwest URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/the-newsfeed-2/2026/10/stewarding-local-stories-in-the-pacific-northwest/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T18:25:08.000Z > *Each week on The Newsfeed, host Paris Jackson and a team of veteran journalists dive deep into one topic and provide impactful reporting, interviews and community insights from sources you can trust. Each day this week, this post will be updated with a new story from the team.* ### Archivists warn magnetic media crisis could mean losing history > By [Jaelynn Grisso](https://www.cascadepbs.org/author/jaelynn-grisso/), story published 09/28/2026 VHS and other magnetic media empowered people to record everything - from public spectacles to home life. But the tape and media are degrading, and archivists are sounding the alarm that history will be lost if they aren’t saved. MIPoPS, or Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound, works with a range of organizations in the region to preserve their magnetic media, such as VHS or audio cassettes. Magnetic media degrades more quickly than other media types like film. For example, a standard VHS tape only lasts for 10 to 30 years. That’s why the Library of Congress estimates most magnetic media will need to be digitized and archived by 2032\. Acting executive director Libby Hopfauf said it’s also important to preserve this media specifically because of the role it played in giving more widespread access to recording. “Film was really expensive for a while,” Hopfauf said. “So, really, only people who had money could afford to buy equipment and record their own stories. Then when video was introduced, a lot more people were able to purchase the equipment and all of their tapes that they had. It was also more portable, so it's easier to carry around and tell your own story. And that's just really important because a lot of communities who didn't really have a voice and recorded history, like in moving image recordings, were able to document their stories and their cultures and their experience.” MIPoPS has already digitized more than 12,000 tapes, but Hopfauf says there are thousands more to go before the 2032 deadline. “Since magnetic media is actively dying, there's a lot of urgency around that to help support those preservation efforts before time runs out, and then important, unique content is lost forever,” she said. ### From Film Festival to Film Center: Tasveer’s Next Chapter By [Venice Buhain](https://www.cascadepbs.org/author/venice/), story published 09/29/2026 What launched more than 20 years ago as the annual [Tasveer South Asian Film Festival](https://tasveer.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org) now has a permanent home with the aim to build community. Tasveer bought the century-old building in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood in 2025, after the beloved Ark Lodge Theater closed after 12 years in operation. The $3 million building was purchased with the help of a grant from 4Culture, which manages the county’s lodging and arts tax revenue. “It was a 15 year long dream that we harbored to have our own space and create our own, art space and do our own events,” Tasveer co-founder and executive director Rita Meher said. Meher co-founded the Tasveer South Asian Film Festival to focus on South Asian stories in the aftermath of 9/11\. “We saw there was a lot of hate and xenophobia, homophobia, Islamophobia in everywhere. Even I was I experienced some hate incident in Seattle, which is hard to believe. So that moment kind of changed me. And when my friend said, we should do something and start an organization to create a dialog around important social justice topics, I jumped on an idea,” Meher said. Meher thought that film was an ideal medium to build a platform. “You don't have to always understand the language,” she said. “An image can speak thousand words and it permeates deeper and widely very quickly.” "No offense to books, but reading a book... you do it so single, sitting by yourself, but watching a film you can watch with the whole community and talk about it,” she said. In the two decades since Tasveer was founded, the small organization has grown its impact. It is the only Oscar-qualifying South Asian film festival, and gets represented at major film festivals, including Sundance and the Toronto International Film Festival. But its core mission has remained largely the same. “The original mission to inspire social change to film arts and storytelling,” Meher said. “That baseline is always there. But how we do it and how we adhere to that mission always evolve with time.” The big change with the new building is that the organization is more accessible and can provide more opportunities for all of Seattle’s communities. “Even though we are we started out to serve South Asian community, we are serving wider community that needs our space, our platform and tell their stories. And and we need also our community's help to help us stay in business and continue on. And yeah, it's a great place to come watch an independent film,” Meher said. The 2026 [Tasveer South Asian Film Festival](https://tasveer.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org) runs October 13 through 18 at the Tasveer Film Center at 4816 Rainier Ave. S. in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood. ### Sticky notes become thousands of tiny canvases for this Seattle artist By [Taylor Mirfendereski](https://www.cascadepbs.org/author/tktk-author-15/), story published 09/30/2026 Most sticky notes don’t survive the week. They hold a grocery list or a phone number and then end up in the trash. Clare Johnson has kept hers for more than two decades. Every night before bed, the Seattle artist draws one moment from her day on a 3-by-3-inch Post-it and adds a few words. It might be a swim with her dad, a friend’s joke, a bad migraine or a deeper thought. “I thought it would be amazing to document my life in something that was meant to be thrown away — that was disposable,” Johnson, 45, said. “Instead of throwing them away, I save them forever.” She calls the project “A Life in Sticky Notes.” The collection now contains more than 6,700 notes, a record of most of her adult life. This spring Johnson’s collection[ filled a Pioneer Square gallery](https://www.4culture.org/gallery%5Fwork/a-life-in-sticky-notes/?ref=cascadepbs.org). Now, she’s sharing the project in talks across the state through[ Humanities Washington’s Speakers Bureau](https://www.humanities.org/speaker/clare-johnson/?ref=cascadepbs.org), where she encourages audiences to hold on to small moments and create daily rituals of their own. “It’s really a memoir, but a visual memoir … one that happens in real time, one night at a time,” Johnson said. “It gives me this great joy to complete a little art project at the end of the day and communicate something that I’m excited to share or to remember for myself.” The big moments of her life are in the collection — her divorce, health problems and a move across the ocean — but they’re not what stand out among the thousands of notes. Many of the notes save the smallest moments that got her through the hard years. “I won’t necessarily forget that my mom had cancer at a certain time … but I might forget this really delightful interaction that I had with a stranger,” Johnson said. Johnson started the project in 2005 as a 23-year-old graduate art student in London. The idea began with grief. After a close friend died suddenly, Johnson, who paints and does ink drawings, said she found herself unable to make anything. What finally got her working again was a pack of sticky notes. “Making those little paintings on Post-it notes felt almost like me tricking myself into feeling like art was approachable again by using this really small format,” she said. “I really like that intimate square, small size. It’s very ordinary.” The ritual that grew from it has helped her in other ways, too. Johnson is neurodivergent and has a condition called visual snow syndrome, which fills her vision with tiny flashing dots, even with her eyes closed. Bedtime has been a struggle since she was a child. Drawing before sleep gave her “some distraction, some safety,” she said. “It’s both an art project and a very personal ritual that I designed for myself and my own brain and my own needs,” she said. It has also helped her feel seen. “I needed a way to both hold memories and make my life feel visible as a queer person, whose history has been actively erased,” she said. When Johnson’s exhibition opened in May, strangers found pieces of themselves in it. One woman emailed her about a sticky note that simply says “clean sheets!” It made the woman think about changing her sheets more often, Johnson said. “This project shows how many little tiny things are inside each person that we would never know about and maybe still can’t even understand,” she said. “Little moments have the power to be wonderful, even when other things are difficult.” Tonight, she’ll save one more. ### Dolly Parton’s legacy of giving books to kids broadens in WA > By [Paris Jackson](https://www.cascadepbs.org/author/paris-jackson/), story published 10/01/2026 As people grieve the loss of country music legend and humanitarian Dolly Parton, her legacy continues to touch lives in Washington. Parton’s Imagination Library of Washington and Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program recently announced a new partnership. It restores the distribution of books to thousands of King County children thanks to new private and public funding. “What I loved about Dolly’s program from the beginning is just that it’s so inclusive. It’s really child-centered. It’s focused on getting books into the hands of kids. The book comes to the child’s house with their name on it. Not their parent’s name, it's their name. Which if you remember being a little kid getting mail at your house is pretty exciting,” Page Ahead Executive Director Susan Dibble said. The free program is open to children from birth to 5 years old. Each month, they receive a book tailored to their age and development. Dibble says the thousands receiving books include families with children previously enrolled in the program. “Right now, it is about 16,000 children in King County and that number is growing rapidly, especially with attention around Dolly’s passing and people really learning that the program has been restarted in King County,” Dibble said. Dibble says registration is still open, [click here to apply.](https://www.imaginationlibrarywashington.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org) ### King County artists ride Metro buses to turn routes into comics > By [Lizz Giordano](https://www.cascadepbs.org/author/lizz-giordano/), story published 10/02/2026 [Six artists ](https://www.4culture.org/meet-the-rapidride-moving-stories-artist-cohort/?ref=cascadepbs.org)are riding King County bus lines to capture the people and places along the route; looking for those moments that show buses are more than just a way to get from point A to point B. It’s part of “[Moving Stories](https://www.4culture.org/grants/moving-stories/?ref=cascadepbs.org),” a public art project by the transit agency to highlight the unique identities Metro’s RapidRide lines travel through. “We want to reflect the diversity of those communities, celebrate the people who ride transit every day along those lines, also help non-riders also see themselves as future transit riders,” said Sofia Mastikhina King County Metro RapidRide Lead. For the series, developed with 4Culture, artists will produce a graphic novel about two of the lines. The books will be released to the public next year when the next RapidRide line opens. “We're at the point now where the artists are out there doing outreach with folks, starting to talk to people, trying to understand kind of the fabric of those communities, and start coming up with their concepts of how that story is going to unfold,” Mastikhina said. Two of the artists gave us a glimpse into their process as they rode the bus. It was a quiet ride for Johnathan Ya’el Eden on a recent Tuesday aboard the C-Line from downtown Seattle to West Seattle. Even on the sparsely packed bus, there was plenty for the South African-American visual artist to take notice of on the route. “When there's less people on the bus, it can make it harder to kind of sneakily sketch people,” Ya’el Eden said. “Sometimes I'll just take visual notes on what I see. Like, there was someone in front of me who had headphones in and like a blue sweater... I took notes of how people sort of transition in the bus.” “If there are quiet background conversations people are having with each other... Just noticing little things like that that are quite mundane, but when you're wanting to situate people in like a narrative in a setting that is likely familiar to them, if they're riding the bus as they're reading this comic, paying attention to those kind of touchstones... When people who clearly don't know each other just strike up conversations, that always surprises me, and I think those are the moments I do really want to include,” Ya’el Eden said. Monyee Chau is familiar with one of the lines assigned to them for the project, but that’s not making it any easier for the Taiwanese/Chinese-American artist trying to capture the storied route that runs through the Rainier Valley. “I used to ride the 7 all the time, and so I thought that the story would come to me really easily,” Chau said. “I really want to do is capture the complexity of it, capture the joy and love, and all this art that has been made about it over so many years, and also all of the complex feelings of you know gentrification and the changing landscape of these neighborhoods into this comic.” “Just trying to convey all of these huge issues and conversations is really difficult, and I'm excited to grapple with it all.” Along with riding segments of the route sketching and taking pictures along the way, Chau is also conducting interviews with people who live and work along the route. “This is one of the most diverse lines of King County, and so wanting to make sure that I'm honoring that and honoring all the people and all of their stories that are a part of this line,” Chau said. Chau is taking a completely different approach to the F Line, telling the story of an ant accidentally boarding a bus and then experiencing a new perspective as he journeys down the interior of the bus. *EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to correct the name of the Moving Stories project. We apologize for the error.* ### Danny Meyer URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/firing-line/episode/danny-meyer-3wvtg7-2/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:00:18.000Z Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer dishes on the secret sauce behind his success: putting people before profits. He takes on tipping, AI in restaurants, Anthony Bourdain, and New York City Mayor Mamdani. ### Danny Meyer URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/firing-line/episode/danny-meyer-3wvtg7/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T00:46:23.000Z Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer dishes on the secret sauce behind his success: putting people before profits. He takes on tipping, AI in restaurants, Anthony Bourdain, and New York City Mayor Mamdani. ### Nikole Hannah-Jones: Why Backlash Over Daughter’s Schooling Misses the Point URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/nikole-hannah-jones-why-backlash-over-daughters-schooling-misses-the-point-mdpxzq/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T13:30:15.000Z Journalist and 1619 Project founder Nikole Hannah-Jones has spent her career reporting on inequality. She and her husband enrolled daughter Najya in a segregated Brooklyn elementary school, a decision she wrote about in The New York Times Magazine. At 12, Najya confronted them about its cost to her education. Now a young adult, Najya reflects on the choice with her mother. ### October 1, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/october-1-2026-izdqbj/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T14:00:16.000Z Sen. Chris Coons discusses Iran, Russia’s war in Ukraine and the U.S.-China AI race. Senior Analyst for the Andes Region at the International Crisis Group Phil Gunson discusses the Trump administration’s major oil deal with Venezuela. The New York Times Magazine correspondent Nikole Hannah-Jones reflects on choosing a segregated Brooklyn school for her daughter and the impact of her decision. ### Cornell's handling of rape allegations faces more scrutiny URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/cornell-investigation-1790883028/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T04:00:35.000Z There are new revelations about how authorities handled an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024\. New reporting out today finds Cornell police left out key information in a statement given to local law enforcement. That includes Jane Doe’s statement, “I can say with 100 percent confidence I was raped.” Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sharon Otterman of The New York Times. ### News Wrap: SCOTUS to review mandatory detention for migrants URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-1790891011/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T04:00:37.000Z In our news wrap Thursday, the Supreme Court agreed to review the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for migrants, UK police arrested a British-Iranian citizen on suspicion of planning a terror attack following a security incident at an air base and a Russian drone slammed into a school in Kyiv as the capital endured yet another day of aerial attacks. ### A look at Hegseth's attempts to reshape the Pentagon URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/reshaping-the-pentagon-1790891081/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T04:00:39.000Z Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is fundamentally reshaping the culture of the U.S. military. He's removing senior officers, dismantling diversity initiatives and putting a new emphasis on religious faith and what he calls a "warrior ethos." Beyond the cultural changes, Hegseth is accelerating autonomous weapons and other emerging technologies. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Peter Feaver. ### Inside the UN peacekeeping mission on Lebanon-Israel border URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/wider-war-1790891117/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T09:00:25.000Z After 48 years, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon is nearing the end of its mandate. Its planned withdrawal comes at a time when the Israeli military occupies around 6% of Lebanese territory. Special Correspondent Simona Foltyn and videographer Adrian Hartrick gained rare access with the peacekeepers, traveling south of Israel’s "yellow line." ### How tech firms are replacing traditional defense contractors URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/valley-of-death-1790895084/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T04:00:45.000Z Efforts to reshape the military include modernizing the technology soldiers will use on the battlefield and the further integration of artificial intelligence. Some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley are working with the Pentagon and cashing in. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sharon Weinberger, author of "Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War." ### Karl Rove and David Axelrod give their midterm predictions URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/vote-2026-1790884362/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T04:00:47.000Z Karl Rove is known for his hardball politics promoting the GOP. But in the past two weeks, he announced that this year he is voting for a Democrat. Lisa Desjardins sat down with Rove and another architect of modern politics, Democrat David Axelrod. Their conversation covered election security, whether Rove will vote for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and their midterm predictions. ### What we know about the botched execution of Christa Pike URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/botched-execution-1790881905/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T04:00:52.000Z Tennessee officials failed to carry out the lethal injection of death row inmate Christa Pike on Wednesday. Her attorneys say she is alive and in critical condition after being given two separate doses of pentobarbital meant to kill her. Pike was sentenced to death for the gruesome murder of her classmate in 1995\. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Deborah Denno, a professor at Fordham School of Law. ### Investigators search for motive after pilot's alleged attack URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/flydubai-attack-1790886743/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T04:00:50.000Z Investigators across the Middle East are hunting for answers after a co-pilot stabbed his captain and allegedly attempted to crash a FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel. President Trump claimed the attack could be linked to Iran, but did not provide evidence. Geoff Bennett discussed what we do and don't know with Juliette Kayyem, a former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security. ### Community Giving URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/sponsored-show/amazon-community-impact/episode/amazon-community-giving/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T00:25:50.000Z [![CTA Image](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/amazon-logo-dark.png)](https://www.aboutamazon.com/impact/community?ref=cascadepbs.org) Presented by Amazon [Learn More ](https://www.aboutamazon.com/impact/community?ref=cascadepbs.org) ### The NPR Politics Podcast: Midterms Countdown URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/cascade-pbs-ideas-festival-2/episode/the-npr-politics-podcast-midterms-countdown-9nzlkp/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T19:30:47.000Z Cascade PBS welcomes The NPR Politics Podcast for a timely look at the upcoming midterm elections. Join Tamara Keith, Miles Parks and Mara Liasson for analysis and conversation. Recorded on 9/24/2026 ### Meet the Twisp artist listening to the space between sounds URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/artsea/2026/10/meet-the-twisp-artist-listening-to-the-space-between-sounds/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T00:02:09.000Z When sound artist and painter Perri Lynch Howard first heard of the Methow Valley, she wasn’t exactly keen on it. As an outdoorsy 16-year-old growing up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, she had signed up for Outward Bound, the national wilderness expedition program. She was desperately hoping to be placed in Colorado (“big mountains, snow, sunshine,” she envisioned), but her assignment instead was in the Methow Valley, in the eastern foothills of the North Cascade Mountains. “I remember crying at the kitchen table, saying, ‘They’re sending me to Mazama, where’s that??’” she recalls. “I was like, ‘I don’t wanna go, I don’t wanna go.’” But she went, and discovered a whole new landscape to fall in love with (big mountains, sunshine, rivers). And toward the end of the course, something remarkable happened. Howard was on a seven-mile run down Twisp River Road — her final challenge — when she had a sudden, powerful thought: “How can I live here and be an artist?” > *You’re reading *Art x NW*, a weekly arts and culture newsletter from Cascade PBS.* [*Read past issues*](https://www.cascadepbs.org/tag/artsea/) *and* [*subscribe for more*](http://cascadepbs.org/ArtNWNewsletter?ref=cascadepbs.org)*.* It took a few decades, but she figured it out. Howard only applied to West Coast colleges, and ended up going to Evergreen. She intended to study painting there, but that changed when she had her first critique with teaching artist [Joe Feddersen](https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/art-by-northwest-2/episode/glyph-notes-joe-feddersen-ragg6m/). “He told me that I paint like a printmaker, so I began studying printmaking with him,” she says. After working in prints for many years, she eventually returned to painting but says, “Joe set me on the path that most closely resembles my work today.” ![Close-up of an abstract painting featuring what look like white and gray mountains reflected in water below](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/Art-by-NW-Perri-Lynch-Howard-Break-of-Day.jpeg) "Break of Day" (detail), part of the ongoing 'Frequencies' series by Perri Lynch Howard. (Still from 'Art by Northwest') At first glance, Howard’s work looks like paintings of striking mountains reflected in bodies of water. These organic forms appear to be mapped and measured by mysterious linear equations — as the peaks and soft undulations move horizontally across the plane, radial lines and grids pull the viewer’s eye into the background. But these images aren’t mountains. They’re sound waves, which Howard painstakingly captures with a big boom microphone during various excursions into the wilderness. Howard remembers being attuned to sound even in her youth, relishing the crunch of sticks underfoot, the wind in sailboat riggings, the reverb inside a church. On the West Coast, she became a birder, looking and listening closely in her spare time. But it wasn’t until grad school that she experienced what she calls a “radical shift” in how she listened to her surroundings. > [*Stream the episode*](https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/art-by-northwest-2/episode/the-space-between-sounds-perri-lynch-howard-gyfypy/) *now or watch the broadcast premiere on Cascade PBS, tonight at 8:50 p.m.* After Evergreen, Howard earned a BFA at the University of Washington, and followed that with an MFA at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. While pursuing printmaking there, she also minored in architecture, with an emphasis on “sound as a spatial force.” Meanwhile, she kept up with birding, and in the dense forests of Michigan had her first encounter with birders who identify species by sound rather than sight. “They hardly used their binoculars at all because the trees were so leafed out, they couldn’t see the birds. The deciduous forest is so different from the West Coast,” she notes. “It opened a door for me in my awareness,” Howard says. “This new sensibility forever changed the way I perceive my surroundings, and the way I create my art.” ![Film still of a woman holding a large boom microphone up to a grove of thin aspen trees.](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/10/Art-by-NW-Perri-Lynch-Howard-listening-to-trees.jpeg) Perri Lynch Howard records a grove of aspens in the Methow Valley. (Still from 'Art by Northwest') Now Howard travels to vulnerable ecosystems, from the Arctic Circle to Oregon, capturing what they sound like before these places are forever altered by climate change and human encroachment. She listens for a cacophony of animals — birdsong, frog chorus, goose honks and coyote howls — in addition to the soft shushing of wind through trees and the chuckling of rivers across rocks. What intrigues her most is the space between these sounds, the character and quality of the silence. After recording the natural soundscape, Howard heads back into the studio and reviews the audio as translated into an oscillogram and spectrogram. These graphs give her a visual sense of the patterns — whether staccato bursts or low buzzes. She says what you hope to see is all manner of markings, versus a block of white noise. The latter signals the sound of human intrusion. Next she uses a sketchbook to map out the sounds across four-minute increments, adding insights from her emotional experience of each place. She also notes the color palette of the location, whether icy blues, mustard yellows or muddy greens. While these landscapes aren’t literal, each element — sound, color, feeling — is incorporated into the final image. Howard listens to the recordings while painting, starting with a squeegee to place the initial wave forms, then slowly building up (and removing) layers of paint as she maps out and adds depth to the soundscape. “I want to immerse my listener in the world that I inhabit,” she explains. She now inhabits a world she first encountered as a high school student. After grad school, Howard returned to Seattle, where she says her studio spaces became both smaller and more expensive over the years. About a decade ago, she decided it was time to move east of the mountains. Seeking a quieter, more affordable place to live, she and her husband landed just outside of Twisp, not far from the road where she had her teenage epiphany. “I felt so much relief, right away, upon arrival,” she says. “It’s amazing to come full-circle.” With more space to create and less human racket to contend with, Howard wants to share her sense of place and way of listening — an approach she calls “poetic and heart-based… a story, not a statistic.” Watch **Art by Northwest* Season 3, Episode 7, profiling [Perri Lynch Howard](https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/art-by-northwest-2/episode/the-space-between-sounds-perri-lynch-howard-gyfypy/), and stay tuned for one more regional artist featured this season. While you wait, catch up on past episodes of [**Art by Northwest*](https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/art-by-northwest-2/), nominated for two Northwest Regional Emmy Awards. ### October 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/october-1-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1790827202/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T09:00:23.000Z October 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### King County artists ride Metro buses to turn routes into comics URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/king-county-artists-ride-metro-buses-to-turn-routes-into-comics-drxwxq/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T13:00:17.000Z “Moving Stories” asks artists to capture the communities along RapidRide lines in graphic novels. ### Episode 8 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/darby-and-joan/episode/episode-8-qhgukh/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T21:01:21.000Z The return of a familiar figure from her travels enables Joan to piece together the truth about her husband, while an ominous threat from Darby's policing days emerges. ### Episode 7 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/darby-and-joan/episode/episode-7-cxemik/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T21:01:18.000Z Darby and Joan's search for a missing boy is complicated by the sudden arrival of Joan's daughter, Rebecca. ### Episode 5 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/darby-and-joan/episode/episode-5-ca6usy/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T21:01:11.000Z Sparks fly when Darby and Joan have to share a hotel room in a small-town pub on New Year's Eve. When a real blaze breaks out, the two try to find out who set the fire. ### Jamaica URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/cinema-nomad/episode/jamaica-3sxrcz/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T22:30:17.000Z We explore the impact of foreign and local films on creating Jamaican clichés as either a lover's paradise or a crime-ridden danger zone. We meet SAS, a spunky single mom fighting for her voice in a male-driven film industry; Justine Henzell, who gives insight into her father's cult classic, 'The Harder They Come;' and Nicki, a young photographer passionate about her country's history and culture. ### Genetic mutation could unlock new ways to treat dementia URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/horizons/episode/genetic-mutation-could-unlock-new-ways-to-treat-dementia-e5u31r/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T00:00:20.000Z Over 55 million people worldwide are living with the devastating reality of dementia, but researchers have now identified some individuals who share a rare genetic predisposition to developing a type of this tragic disease. Could studying these families unlock new ways to predict, treat, or even prevent Alzheimer's and dementia? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores more with Robert Kolker. ### The History of Home URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-history-of-home/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T20:23:08.000Z World-renowned architects, designers, craftsmen, and historians share extraordinary insights on every 'story' of the house, from the hallways to the kitchen, then upstairs to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Filmed in 10 countries across 4 continents, the series features 35 stunning locations and many more eye-popping homes. ### Promo | SAMHAIN: THE BIRTH OF HALLOWEEN URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/samhain-the-birth-of-halloween/extras/promo-samhain-the-birth-of-halloween-dleglb/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T01:32:32.000Z Michael Londra, host of the popular travel series Ireland with Michael, explores Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival behind Halloween. Blending history, folklore, and modern traditions, the film traces its evolution into a celebration now observed in many parts of the world. ### SAMHAIN: THE BIRTH OF HALLOWEEN URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/samhain-the-birth-of-halloween/specials/samhain-the-birth-of-halloween-f1kqew/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T01:32:36.000Z Michael Londra, host of the popular travel series Ireland with Michael, embarks on a spine-tingling journey through Ireland to uncover Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival behind Halloween. Blending rich history, haunting folklore, and modern traditions, the film reveals how this ancient celebration evolved into a holiday now observed in many parts of the world. ### SAMHAIN: THE BIRTH OF HALLOWEEN URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/samhain-the-birth-of-halloween/ Last updated: 2026-10-17T13:30:19.000Z Michael Londra, host of the popular travel series Ireland with Michael, takes a spine-tingling journey through Ireland to uncover Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that gave rise to Halloween. Blending rich history, haunting folklore, and modern traditions, the film reveals the origins of a holiday now celebrated in many parts of the world. ### This Island Has Been A Science Experiment for 100 Years URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/overview/episode/this-island-has-been-a-science-experiment-for-100-years-ndpoyq/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T10:30:09.000Z Deep in Panama’s Barro Colorado Island, scientists are investigating a mystery that has puzzled them for decades. Why are giant tropical trees dying? The answer leads to lightning, a remarkable tree species, and a hidden battle for survival in one of the world’s most important forests. ### What Will Your Story Be? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/bucks-county-usa/episode/what-will-your-story-be-awyfjq/ Last updated: 2026-10-18T05:30:33.000Z Election results arrive in an emotional wave of joy, tears, and fresh allegations. A new board stumbles, friendships are tested, and a national election heightens the stakes. Then, a deeply emotional roundtable cuts through it all--clarifying what the series was always about: what is division doing to our children? The next generation dares to believe they'll find a better way. ### Peace Valley URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/bucks-county-usa/episode/peace-valley-7vhnne/ Last updated: 2026-10-11T07:30:15.000Z As the school board elections reach a crescendo, the conflict gets personal. Amid brief moments of connection, students and parents alike suffer bullying, threats, and isolation, while activists take their battles to a national stage. Election night comes at last, and the community gathers, terrified and hopeful, to hear the results. ### Voter Registration Backlog URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/austin-insight/episode/voter-registration-backlog-rqb4u6/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T19:33:52.000Z A software issue at Texas DPS meant thousands of voter registrations submitted through the online Driver License system didn't get passed along to country registrars. Votebeat's Natalia Contreras breaks down the issue. ### Duck Soup URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/bucks-county-usa/episode/duck-soup-tsfmv3/ Last updated: 2026-10-04T07:30:51.000Z While the efforts to find common ground gain traction, a federal investigation over allegations of discrimination, a controversial new library policy, and escalating campaign tactics in the fight to win control of the school board push Bucks County closer to the edge. ### Dolly Parton’s legacy of giving books to kids broadens in WA URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsfeed-2/episode/dolly-partons-legacy-of-giving-books-to-kids-broadens-in-wa-wbzsqh/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T21:03:38.000Z Parton’s Imagination Library and the Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program have a new partnership. ### Season 2 Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-forsytes/trailers/season-2-preview-apjtbh/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T15:30:09.000Z A new era dawns on The Forsytes. Season 2 of the lavish period drama The Forsytes will return to MASTERPIECE on PBS in 2027 with more desire, ambition, and betrayal. Find out what's ahead in the Season 2 preview. ### The Rule-Breaking Marlow Murder Club URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-marlow-murder-club/extras/the-rule-breaking-marlow-murder-club-rapydd/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T17:30:33.000Z Where these amateur sleuths go, hijinks ensue. These ladies will go to any lengths to follow clues and solve a crime! ### Sienna Spiro URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/austin-city-limits/episode/sienna-spiro-znkags/ Last updated: 2026-10-04T02:30:10.000Z Breakout British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro, one of music’s most compelling new artists, brings her showstopping vocals and emotionally rich songwriting to a spellbinding ACL debut. She performs highlights from her acclaimed debut album 'Visitor.' ### Rick Steves Best of Rome URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/specials/rick-steves-best-of-rome-nvshbx/ Last updated: 2026-10-04T07:30:27.000Z In this one-hour special, we conquer Rome’s biggies — from the Colosseum, Forum, and Pantheon to St. Peter's Basilica and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling at the Vatican. We ride bikes on ancient cobbles, ramble through dramatic ruins, meet the masters: from Michelangelo to Raphael to Bernini, join the pilgrims in an ancient ritual, feast like a Roman, and twinkle with the city after dark. ### Trump-Xi Summit: Co-Evolution or Co-Extinction for the U.S. and China? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/extras/trump-xi-summit-co-evolution-or-co-extinction-for-the-us-and-china-n32sri/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T15:00:16.000Z In their summit last week, President Trump and Xi Jinping got a two-month extension on their trade truce and a pledge to keep talking about the risks of AI. In his new book, "Darwin's Lock: America, China and the Shared Future of Nations," Joshua Cooper Ramo, former co-CEO of Kissinger Associates, argues that the two powers must learn to "co-evolve" or face what he calls "co-extinction." ### September 30, 2026 URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/amanpour-co/episode/september-30-2026-dieww5/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T15:00:17.000Z Eleni Giokos reports on the stabbing of a pilot on a flight bound for Tel Aviv as new details continue to emerge. Marc Short, fmr. Chief of Staff to VP Mike Pence, discusses the upcoming midterm elections. Mariana Mazzucato lays out her plan for the world economy in her new book "The Common Good Economy." China analyst Joshua Cooper Ramo explains how the success of the U.S. and China are linked. ### Everything Has Changed URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-fisher-people/episode/everything-has-changed-aq88pr/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T22:30:17.000Z As the North Vietnamese Army marches toward Saigon, South Vietnamese desperately search for a way out. Hope dwindles as the promise of freedom dims, but a lucky few find escape by air and water. ### Little Saigon URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-fisher-people/episode/little-saigon-ffbis6/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T20:00:30.000Z Vietnamese Americans create their own community along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, building businesses, churches, and neighborhoods. Prosperity comes in the form of legalized gaming, but a storm on the horizon threatens everything they've worked to achieve. ### The Promised Land URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-fisher-people/episode/the-promised-land-uoiliz/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T20:00:27.000Z Reminders of home entice Vietnamese refugees toward the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but a poor job market and language barrier provide little relief for those who want to build a better life. ### The Stories We Tell URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-fisher-people/episode/the-stories-we-tell-7cs6ze/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T20:00:25.000Z The commercial seafood industry has been the economic cornerstone for Vietnamese Americans along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and has provided a grueling, yet rewarding, means of living. Generational disinterest, severe weather, and global economics are combining to end this way of life for many of those who came here five decades ago. ### 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA & Subcompact SUVs URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/motor-week/episode/2026-land-rover-defender-octa-subcompact-suvs-lbxtio/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T10:30:11.000Z Plenty of vehicles are off-road capable these days, but then there are those that take it an extra step… or eight. The Land Rover Defender Octa is one of those, giving this prestigious overlanding name a serious, V8-powered, high-performance boost. After our Octa shakedown, we’ll give you a breakdown of America’s most popular subcompact SUVs in the first “Top of the Charts.” ### Jonnie URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/jonnie/specials/jonnie-qqdnao/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T19:31:05.000Z The life of Montana legend Jonnie Jonckowski, whose Olympic pentathlon dreams, derailed by injury, led her to a new challenge – professional bull riding. Her intrepid pursuit of a world title in the 1980s defied gender stereotypes but resulted in a turbulent period. Four decades later, Jonnie still rises to challenges, rescuing abandoned horses, battling natural disasters and aiding her community. ### Wynonna Performs "Kentucky Queen" URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/caverns-sessions/extras/wynonna-performs-kentucky-queen-wmuqe7/ Last updated: 2026-10-07T07:30:23.000Z Wynonna performs her song "Kentucky Queen." ### Alexis Nikole Nelson: A Foraged Feast ( + 1 Pop Tart!) URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/podcasts/your-last-meal/2026/10/alexis-nikole-nelson-a-foraged-feast-1-pop-tart/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T17:01:07.000Z More than nine million people have their eyes glued to Alexis Nikole Nelson’s [**BlackForager**](https://www.instagram.com/blackforager/?hl=en&ref=cascadepbs.org) videos, to watch her frolic through forests, fields, urban neighborhoods & her own backyard, foraging and cooking plants, flowers and fungi with exuberance, joy, silliness and humor. Her brand-new, debut cookbook [***Happy Snacking Don’t Die!***](https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Happy-Snacking-Dont-Die!/Alexis-Nikole-Nelson/9781668002544?gad%5Fsource=1&gad%5Fcampaignid=24267890059&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5vLVBhCiARIsAD56SFL2TsI%5FddSkuqMUTwZdf%5FMLTCl1%5FWTEPkPacu20qGNRxRzTcBzkbAEaAifqEALw%5FwcB&ref=cascadepbs.org)is out now! Alexis tells me: - Why there are so few Black foragers in America today & the importance of naming her social accounts BlackForager. - The most magical recipe in her cookbook (actual science magic – she can turn your lemonade hot pink using plants!) - What it was like testing, photographing and writing recipes for a cookbook when your star ingredients are highly seasonal and not available in grocery stores! - And much more! Then we’ll learn the history of the Pop Tart from junk food journalist, [**Carolyn Wyman.**](https://carolynwyman.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org) - [**Become a Cascade PBS member** ](https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/133995/donate/1?ref=cascadepbs.org)and support public media! - Watch Rachel’s Cascade PBS TV show [***The Nosh with Rachel Belle.***](https://video.cascadepbs.org/show/the-nosh-with-rachel-belle/episodes?ref=cascadepbs.org) - [**Sign up**](https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/133765/subscribe/1?ref=cascadepbs.org) for Rachel’s (free!) biweekly Cascade PBS newsletter. - Follow along on [**Instagram.**](https://www.instagram.com/hellorachelbelle/?hl=en&ref=cascadepbs.org) - [**Order**](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747086/open-sesame-by-belle-rachel/?ref=cascadepbs.org) Rachel’s cookbook *Open Sesame.* ### Community & Connections | Wealth of Opportunity URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/roadtrip-nation/episode/community-connections-wealth-of-opportunity-17mkxc/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:30:15.000Z In Portland, Madeline meets an entrepreneurial investor who loves to build by raising capital—and by creating community. Building on the theme, Grace finds a commercial developer in Philadelphia with a fresh perspective on showing up as yourself and development that helps neighborhoods thrive. Finally, the team reunites in NYC to learn about aligning dollars to impact while still driving profit. ### Gershkovich reflects on arrest in Russia and rebuilding life URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/freed-from-russia-1790804794/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T07:30:14.000Z In 2024, Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was freed from detention in Russia, as part of a complex prisoner swap that included 16 people from seven countries. Gershkovich sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss his arrest, his time in prison and his new book, “This Cursed Beautiful Land.” ### News Wrap: Watchdog finds no criminal activity by Powell URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/news-wrap-1790802544/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T01:00:20.000Z In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve's Inspector General found no criminal activity by former Chair Jerome Powell related to the renovation of the central bank's headquarters, Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will cut the number of its generals and admirals by roughly 20% and Ukraine officials say Russian strikes killed at least seven people, including a child. ### Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on depolarizing a fractured nation URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/one-on-one-1790802640/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T01:00:40.000Z In the aftermath of the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox emerged as a prominent voice calling on Americans to step back from the political hatred and violence gripping the country. Now, the Republican governor is expanding on that message in a new book, "Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt." Cox joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. ### Is the American Dream achievable for younger generations? URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/crossroads-at-250-1790804867/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T01:00:35.000Z The American Dream. The phrase has been a national ethos for generations. But what does it mean today, and how achievable is it? Judy Woodruff has a look for her series, Crossroads: America at 250. ### Passengers describe stopping alleged attempt to crash flight URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/israeli-flight-1790802518/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T01:00:32.000Z About 170 people aboard a terrifying flight to Tel Aviv are safe and on the ground after one pilot stabbed the other in an apparent attempt to crash it. Israeli officials say passengers and crew sprang into action and prevented a disaster. The attacker has been arrested in Saudi Arabia. Nick Schifrin reports. ### Former diplomats assess U.S. withdrawal from Iraq URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/iraq-withdrawal-1790797156/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T01:00:15.000Z U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq today, marking the end of a long and turbulent military presence. The withdrawal brought celebrations in the capital -- but also concern about what comes next. For insight and analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with James Jeffrey and Feisal Istrabadi. Jeffrey was ambassador to Iraq under President Obama, and Istrabadi served as Iraq's ambassador to the UN. ### Investing in Impact | Wealth of Opportunity URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/roadtrip-nation/episode/investing-in-impact-wealth-of-opportunity-nykcsc/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:30:17.000Z Can you pursue finance while prioritizing impact? YES. Michal, Madeline, and Grace kick off their journey with an impact investor bringing big ideas to life, then meet an author and content creator helping communities see that finance isn’t a foreign language, and hear from a private equity investor shaping the future of global sports investment. ### September 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/episode/september-30-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode-1790740801/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T07:30:11.000Z September 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode ### Rediscovering ancient clam gardens to feed the future URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/oregon-field-guide/episode/rediscovering-ancient-clam-gardens-to-feed-the-future-mftu5d/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T13:30:10.000Z After regaining access to ancestral beaches, the Swinomish Tribe is reviving the ancient practice of clam gardening to increase shellfish populations, expand habitat, and improve species diversity. The goal is to one day feed future generations. ### Jon Gabrus Says, "Lifeguarding Is Super Important to Me." URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-drawing-room-with-mo-welch/episode/jon-gabrus-says-lifeguarding-is-super-important-to-me-eveh4c/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T14:30:11.000Z Mo Welch introduces her guest as loud and confident. She's not wrong. Jon Gabrus has been making people laugh as an improviser, comedian, and podcaster for more than a decade, and it turns out he's just as good at reading people, including Mo. ### Travel Bites 969: Rome's Colorful Trastevere Neighborhood URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-969-romes-colorful-trastevere-neighborhood-pe61lt/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T04:36:39.000Z Across the river, Trastevere invites travelers into intimate lanes, rooftop gardens, lively neighborhood piazzas, proud local traditions, and an ancient church — revealing one of Rome’s most colorful and characterful districts. ### Travel Bites 971: Passeggiata and Rome After Dark URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-971-passeggiata-and-rome-after-dark-52yguf/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:44.000Z Join Romans for the beloved evening passeggiata, then stroll through floodlit Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps as the Eternal City becomes an inviting stage for nighttime life. ### Travel Bites 967: St. Peter’s and Vatican City URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-967-st-peters-and-vatican-city-agmugt/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:33.000Z Cross into the world’s smallest country to explore magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica, where Michelangelo and Bernini frame the story of the apostle Peter, the papacy, and the enduring power of the Catholic Church. ### Travel Bites 970: Jewish Rome and Monti URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-970-jewish-rome-and-monti-tyd7yh/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:03.000Z Rome’s ancient Jewish community shares its extraordinary story of endurance and resilience, while nearby Monti reveals another side of neighborhood Rome — trendy, sociable, youthful, and proudly enjoying life on its own terms. ### Travel Bites 963: Testaccio: A Roman Food Tour URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-963-testaccio-a-roman-food-tour-lhrtyp/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:48.000Z In earthy Testaccio, a lively food tour through a neighborhood market serves up tomatoes, artichokes, buffalo mozzarella, bruschetta, supplì, porchetta, and pizza bianca — providing a delicious taste of everyday Roman life. ### Travel Bites 965: Art in Rome’s Churches URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-965-art-in-romes-churches-63oslp/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T07:30:19.000Z Step into Rome’s often unassuming churches to discover masterpieces in their original settings, from Michelangelo’s powerful Renaissance sculpture to the emotional exuberance and theatrical spectacle of the Baroque and Counter-Reformation. ### Travel Bites 964: Rome’s Back Street Riches and Piazzas URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-964-romes-back-street-riches-and-piazzas-y93vwf/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:18.000Z From colorful Campo de’ Fiori and the lively Spanish Steps to ancient Egyptian obelisks and grand national monuments, Rome’s public spaces transform an ordinary morning stroll into a memorable sightseeing adventure. ### Travel Bites 966: Borghese Gallery’s Baroque Masters URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-966-borghese-gallerys-baroque-masters-dhdhmj/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T00:30:17.000Z In a cardinal’s sumptuous villa, masterpieces by Raphael, Canova, and especially Bernini reveal how Rome’s fabulously wealthy patrons transformed collecting and commissioning art into dazzling displays of prestige, power, and beauty. ### Sheléa performs "MacArthur Park" URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/great-performances/extras/shelea-performs-macarthur-park-augb23/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T15:01:15.000Z Sheléa performs "MacArthur Park" in this retrospective concert for Jimmy Webb. ### Oscar D’León sings “Alma Llanera” URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/oscar-dleon-sings-alma-llanera-syzacw/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:34.000Z Oscar D’León shares wisdom for younger musicians and surprises the audience with “Lloraras,” “Alma Llanera,” “Bonito y Sabroso” and more as he accepts the 2026 Legend Award. ### The People of Minnesota – 2026 Humanitarian Award URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/the-people-of-minnesota-2026-humanitarian-award-i1asxc/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:09.000Z Past Hispanic Heritage Award Honorees Los Tigres Del Norte tell the story of the bravery and self-sacrifice of the People of Minnesota during Operation Metro surge in early 2026 and present the People with the 2026 Humanitarian Award. ### Travel Bites 961: Pantheon: Rome’s Perfect Temple URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-961-pantheon-romes-perfect-temple-wyjcyt/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T04:36:35.000Z The best-preserved temple of ancient Rome showcases the engineering genius, classical harmony, and spiritual grandeur of the empire, crowned by its magnificent dome and inspiring architects for nearly two thousand years. ### Travel Bites 962: Catacombs and Early Christianity URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-962-catacombs-and-early-christianity-glxwag/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T08:30:15.000Z A bike ride along the ancient Appian Way leads underground into Rome’s catacombs and the remarkable story of Christianity’s transformation from a persecuted sect into the dominant faith of the Roman Empire. ### Travel Bites 960: Imperial Rome in Art URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-960-imperial-rome-in-art-hoaem7/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:14.000Z Trajan’s Forum, the Circus Maximus, and Rome’s National Museum reveal the empire at its peak — monumental in scale and ambition, yet vividly human through frescoes, portraits, jewelry, and remarkably realistic sculpture. ### Travel Bites 950: Paris: Boulevards, Les Invalides, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-950-paris-boulevards-les-invalides-arc-de-triomphe-champs-elysees-gzjwga/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:36.000Z In Paris grand boulevards like the Champs-Élysées connect great sights from the historic opera house and Napoleon’s tomb to the Arc de Triomphe, with edible memories…macarons! ### Travel Bites 951: Paris's Louvre Museum URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-951-pariss-louvre-museum-m4aniy/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T08:30:19.000Z With arguably the world’s greatest collection of paintings hanging in arguably Europe’s biggest royal palace, the Louvre—with masterpieces from Ancient Greek to Renaissance and Romantic—is a must to visit. ### Travel Bites 959: Colosseum and Caracalla Baths URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-959-colosseum-and-caracalla-baths-psjykk/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:43.000Z Rome’s colossal engineering comes alive at the iconic Colosseum, then continues at the far less crowded Baths of Caracalla, a sprawling public playground of pools, gardens, libraries, art, and social life. ### Travel Bites 957: Capitoline Hill’s Ancient Treasures URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-957-capitoline-hills-ancient-treasures-qjcqft/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:31.000Z On Rome’s historic Capitoline Hill, imperial statues, propaganda reliefs, intricate mosaics, and intimate artworks bring ancient Rome vividly to life, revealing both the immense power of its emperors and its everyday humanity. ### Travel Bites 946: Shopping for Dinner on Paris’ Rue Cler URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-946-shopping-for-dinner-on-paris-rue-cler-vtaxws/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:29.000Z Paris’ most inviting market street is Rue Cler. With help from a local friend, we shop for dinner: stopping at the vegetable market, butcher, cheesemonger, wine shop, boulangerie, and, of course, flower shop. ### Travel Bites 958: Eating Like a Roman URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-958-eating-like-a-roman-zxgt7e/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:25.000Z A convivial Roman meal celebrates seasonal ingredients and regional specialties, from generous antipasti and classic pastas to local wine and dolce, all seasoned with the simple pleasure of dining among Romans. ### Oscar D’León – 2026 Legend Award Honoree URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/oscar-dleon-2026-legend-award-honoree-zuu1tp/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:30.000Z Meet iconic Venezuelan salsero, band leader, and Legend Award Honoree Oscar D’León! ### Jimmy Webb, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett and Ashley Campbell perform "Highwayman" URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/great-performances/extras/jimmy-webb-vince-gill-lyle-lovett-and-ashley-campbell-perform-highwayman-phloid/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T13:30:12.000Z Jimmy Webb, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett and Ashley Campbell perform "Highwayman" in this concert honoring the work of Jimmy Webb. ### My Omaha URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/independent-lens/episode/my-omaha-yyndeu/ Last updated: 2026-10-06T07:30:19.000Z As Omaha is shaken by protests and a death that becomes a movement flashpoint, filmmaker Nick Beaulieu navigates family conflict, personal reckoning, and the lived realities of racial justice activists. What begins as an investigation into division becomes an intimate exploration of what it takes to stay connected when our deepest beliefs pull us apart. ### Travel Bites 956: Its Birth Story URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-956-its-birth-story-aumi2w/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:39.000Z Tracing the story of Rome in a nutshell, its rise, peak, and fall via ruins and artifacts the traveler will see while visiting. ### Travel Bites 955: Paris: A floodlit tour URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-955-paris-a-floodlit-tour-ep6ic5/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:46.000Z The fabled “City of Light” is also the city of flood light. An after-dark tour in a classic Deux Chaveau showcases the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides, the Moulin Rouge, the Louvre pyramid, and more. ### Los Tigres Del Norte – “Somos Más Americanos” URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/los-tigres-del-norte-somos-mas-americanos-1whyai/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:12.000Z The legendary Los Tigres Del Norte have people dancing in the aisle as they close the 39th Hispanic Heritage Awards with their classic song “Somos Más Americanos.” ### Travel Bites 954: Paris’ Other Great Museums URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-954-paris-other-great-museums-f5rtnj/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:57.000Z After Versailles, the Louvre, and the Orsay, Paris’ less famous museums—the Cluny, Rodin, Orangerie, Jacquemart-André, and Quai Branly—are also worth a visit. ### Ximena Sariñana: “Our differences can coexist in harmony” URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/ximena-sarinana-our-differences-can-coexist-in-harmony-kyepfz/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:37.000Z Ximena Sariñana reflects on receiving the 2026 Music Award, “Like music, our differences can coexist in harmony and help us build a more diverse and empathetic world for future generations.” ### Ximena Sariñana – 2026 Music Award Honoree URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/ximena-sarinana-2026-music-award-honoree-vug1wd/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:32.000Z Meet Singer, Actress, and Music Award Honoree Ximena Sariñana, who’s been building bridges and empathy with music for over 20 years. ### Los Tigres Del Norte – “La Jaula de Oro” URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/los-tigres-del-norte-la-jaula-de-oro-8znbps/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:28.000Z Past Hispanic Heritage Award Honorees Los Tigres Del Norte kick off the Hispanic Heritage Awards with their iconic song “La Jaula de Oro.” ### Ximena Sariñana – “No Es Igual” con Orquesta URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/ximena-sarinana-no-es-igual-con-orquesta-uwbzu6/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:18.000Z 2026 Music Award Honoree Ximena Sariñana performs her hit “No Es Igual,” accompanied by the Hispanic Heritage Awards Orchestra. ### 40 Acre Conservation League seeks to protect land for future generations URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/out-back-alison-mariella-desir/2026/09/40-acre-conservation-league-fosters-ancestral-connection-to-the-land/ Last updated: 2026-09-30T20:00:30.000Z Hey ya’ll, As you may know, I have a podcast called [*Earthmovers*](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earthmovers/id1831613264?ref=cascadepbs.org) that features conversations with trailblazers who are reclaiming the narrative in their respective spaces of influence. I recently had the opportunity to speak with [Jade Stevens](https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-19/californias-first-black-land-trust-builds-a-sierras-haven?ref=cascadepbs.org), cofounder of the [40 Acre Conservation League](https://www.40acreleague.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org), California’s first Black-led land conservancy. Jade is a POWERHOUSE and somebody who gives me faith in our future. > *This story is adapted from the *Out & Back newsletter*. If you’re not a subscriber,* [*you can sign up here*](https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/192096/subscribe/1?ref=cascadepbs.org)*.* The name of the conservancy pays homage to a broken promise made to formerly enslaved African Americans after the Civil War, who were promised forty acres and a mule to provide a modicum of reparations for what they had endured and to restart a life in the newly reformed country. Jade’s organization carries the torch, with the vision of both protecting land for generations to come and providing public access to the land for recreation for generations to come. At a time when the current administration is reducing public lands and hobbling the Endangered Species Act, knowing that people like Jade exist and are doing the important work of conserving essential resources for future generations is a literal breath of fresh air. Part of Jade’s work is also to reconnect Black people with our ancestral relationship to the land. While Black people have faced and continue to face prejudice and hatred in the outdoors in the United States, many Black people in this country descend from enslaved Africans who were kidnapped and stolen from Africa specifically for their expertise in land stewardship and farming. Being connected to the land is not new to us – it is in fact a return and a reclamation. I can’t stop thinking about her important work and I encourage you to learn more about it! ![Alison takes a selfie on a hiking trail](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/09/9.29.26Outandback_A.png) **The team going in for a close up shot while filming at Granite Creek Trail in North Bend. (Alison Mariella* **Désir)* ### **Behind the scenes** It is officially mushroom foraging season! I have plans on the calendar to go matsutake mushroom foraging and I’m reminded of [season 3, episode 5](https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/out-back-alison-mariella-desir/episode/foraging-curiosities-xghujl/) when I had the opportunity to go foraging with PeiPei Sung, a mycology enthusiast. What I have found is that having hobbies and interests throughout the rainy and dark season here in Seattle makes life more bearable. Rather than dreading the darkness, I can look forward to what this season makes possible. ![An orange mushroom nestled in moist rocks](https://www.cascadepbs.org/content/images/2026/09/9.29.26Outandback_B.png) **An orange peel fungus nestled in the rocks. (Alison Mariella Désir)* ### **Get Outdoors** - [Green Tacoma Day](https://greentacomaday.org/?ref=cascadepbs.org) – *Oct. 10\.* Join neighbors and community partners across Tacoma for a morning of planting, restoration and caring for the green spaces that make the city a better place to live. - Create Space for Wellness and Your Mental Health – *Oct. 16 at lululemon University Village.* Panel discussion for wellness leaders about managing their mental health, while holding space for others, followed by movement designed to regulate the nervous system. - [Families belong together fundraiser ride](https://www.heylo.com/event/-P2AAIZFildL0CqJOmQ4?ref=cascadepbs.org) – *Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.* This ride is open to all allies and people of conscience who refuse to stand still when thousands of immigrants are being unjustifiably detained or deported. - [Women’s Outdoor Connection Event](https://www.womensoutdoorconnection.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org) – *Oct. 23 and 24 at REI Seattle Flagship.* A women-centered gathering that welcomes everyone who supports the mission of getting women outdoors. - [Seattle Sauna Festival](https://www.seattlesaunafestival.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org) – *Nov. 7 and 8.* The Pacific Northwest’s first large-scale gathering dedicated to the art of sauna. ### E2 | Essex County Colonial | Demolition Derby URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/old-house/episode/e2-essex-county-colonial-demolition-derby-0ovz6m/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T01:00:24.000Z Kevin O'Connor helps Zack Dettmore set up a job site command center before joining demo day with homeowner Ethan, carefully salvaging two decorative window sashes along the way. Downstairs, Heath Eastman and electrician Matt Scezney remove old knob and tube wiring and an outdated fuse panel. Kevin heads to a Newark lumberyard to see how framing lumber gets calculated and loaded for the job. ### Episode 6 Scene URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-marlow-murder-club/extras/episode-6-scene-mzfzug/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T19:30:54.000Z Judith tells Becks and Suzie about an awkward encounter with her old friend Matthew. ### Travel Bites 952: The Orsay Gallery URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-952-the-orsay-gallery-oan7rg/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:49.000Z The paintings of the Orsay take you from 1848 to 1914, the age when the Old World meets the modern…conservative and revolutionary, side by side. The highlights: Manet, Monet, Renoir, and the Impressionists. ### Travel Bites 953: Versailles, Europe’s Palace of Palaces URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-953-versailles-europes-palace-of-palaces-narepi/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:05.000Z This ultimate royal palace is Louis XIV’s lavish explosion of baroque bling and divine monarch propaganda with its dazzling Hall of Mirrors and a vast and luxurious garden…just outside of Paris. ### Travel Bites 948: Eating French Cliches at a Parisian Bistro URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-948-eating-french-cliches-at-a-parisian-bistro-as2wya/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T04:36:06.000Z Grab a seat for lunch to enjoy a kir, French onion soup, escargot, croque madam, steak tartare, crème brûlée, coffee, and a nice cognac. ### Travel Bites 949: Paris: Haussmann buildings and grand boulevards URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-949-paris-haussmann-buildings-and-grand-boulevards-muobrf/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:52.000Z The elegance of Paris is no accident. Broad boulevards, grand monuments, people-friendly greenbelts, and Haussmann facades shape its much-loved cityscape. ### E2 | Pull-Chain Upgrade; Sod Repair | Ask This Old House URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/ask-old-house/episode/e2-pull-chain-upgrade-sod-repair-ask-this-old-house-evjfj7/ Last updated: 2026-10-09T01:00:17.000Z Heath Eastman upgrades basement lighting by wiring pull-chain fixtures to a wall switch for easier control. Lee Gilliam repairs snowplow lawn damage with a sod patch along a driveway. Then, the team revisits favorite What Is It? moments from over the years before guessing a new mystery item: a flat orange plate with spiky feet. ### Travel Bites 947: Paris’ Marais neighborhood URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-947-paris-marais-neighborhood-jd4nxa/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:07.000Z The Marais is a hub of Parisian history and culture—with its Jewish Quarter, Bastille prison, and elegant Place des Vosges. Grand department stores and trendy boutiques offer a chance for a little “window licking.” ### Travel Bites 942: The Regeneration of London’s Industrial Heritage URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-942-the-regeneration-of-londons-industrial-heritage-9mrsof/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:51.000Z London’s once abandoned industrial corners have morphed into popular people and culture zones. From thriving docklands and mighty power plants to skyscrapers hiding luxurious “sky gardens,” it’s today’s London…open to all. ### Episode 6 Preview URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-marlow-murder-club/trailers/episode-6-preview-0gqf6z/ Last updated: 2026-10-05T17:31:16.000Z As the police investigate the chef’s death, a shocking new development forces Judith, Suzie, and Becks to question their assumptions and rethink everything they have learned so far. ### Travel Bites 944: The Eiffel Tower URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-944-the-eiffel-tower-uboavt/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T04:36:47.000Z Paris’ Eiffel Tower, a muscular symbol of France’s Industrial Age, has been entertaining since 1889 with three viewing levels, lots of iron, riveting history….and happy visitors. ### Travel Bites 945: Two Grand Parisian Churches: Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-945-two-grand-parisian-churches-notre-dame-and-sainte-chapelle-qwxkkg/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:10.000Z Paris’ two most popular churches are the beloved Notre-Dame (restored after a devastating fire in 2019) and the exquisite Sainte-Chapelle…like a stained glass lantern, offering the finest Gothic interior in Europe. ### Travel Bites 943: Paris’ River Seine URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-943-paris-river-seine-qd9wmr/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:01.000Z The Seine River defines Paris’ Right and Left Bank, with venerable bridges, two fascinating islands, and people-friendly embankments ideal for a picnic, a trip to “the beach,” or dancing. ### Travel Bites 933: London’s Westminster and Whitehall, Home of Britain’s Government URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-933-londons-westminster-and-whitehall-home-of-britains-government-mk7xrr/ Last updated: 2026-10-02T07:30:22.000Z The core of royal London is Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the street named Whitehall leading past Churchill’s underground War Rooms to Trafalgar Square. ### Travel Bites 934: Britain’s National Portrait Gallery URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-934-britains-national-portrait-gallery-9k3ts3/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:11.000Z The National Portrait Gallery is the perfect place to look into the eyes of the dynamic cast of characters who put the great in Britain, from Elizabeth I to King Charles III via Shakespeare and Newton. ### Travel Bites 940: A Proper Afternoon Tea URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-940-a-proper-afternoon-tea-izpk5y/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:38.000Z Afternoon tea is a great British tradition and London does it with style. Raise your pinky for delicate finger sandwiches, clotted cream and scones, and your choice of teas in an intimate garden. ### Travel Bites 941: The British Library URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-941-the-british-library-mvgost/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:53.000Z London hosts the national archive with 12 million books and one Treasures Room—with its Gutenberg Bible, the Magna Carta, Shakespeare’s plays, Handel’s Messiah, handwritten Beatles’ lyrics and doodles, and much more. ### Travel Bites 936: St Paul's Cathedral, London’s Pride URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-936-st-pauls-cathedral-londons-pride-uzxnkk/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T04:36:02.000Z St. Paul’s Cathedral is architect Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, the greatest dome in Britain. Built out of the Great Fire of 1666 and standing tall through the Blitz of World War II, the church is a symbol of London’s resilience. ### Travel Bites 937: The Tower of London URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-937-the-tower-of-london-rqjdyd/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:21.000Z When William, Duke of Normandy, became William the Conqueror in 1066, he built the first great stone fortress in Britain. Today, with dungeons, crown jewels, and Beefeaters telling its gnarly story, the Tower of London entertains and inspires. ### Travel Bites 938: London’s Victoria and Albert Museum URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-938-londons-victoria-and-albert-museum-hlawkw/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:50.000Z “Albertopolis” is the corner of London built by and celebrating the vision of Prince Albert—the only one who called Queen Victoria “Vickie.” With Victorian exuberance and confidence, it’s crowned by the great Victoria and Albert Museum. ### Travel Bites 939: London’s East End Food Tour URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-939-londons-east-end-food-tour-nid3g2/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:18.000Z London’s happening East End survives and thrives just beyond a tsunami of skyscrapers. Funky, ethnic, and emblazoned with street art, it’s the perfect place for a food tour—curry, fish & chips, crumble, and more. ### Travel Bites 935: The City of London URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-935-the-city-of-london-nhivnb/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:28.000Z London’s historic core is called “The City.” It’s one square mile filled with history, bankers, churches by Sir Christopher Wren, and memories of life back in the days of Shakespeare and Dickens. ### Travel Bites 931: Whirling Dervishes URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-931-whirling-dervishes-1nuut5/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:22.000Z Mystic Sufi monks whirl themselves into a meditative trance as they embrace the poet Rumi’s wisdom, aspiring to go with God’s cosmic flow here on earth. ### Travel Bites 930: Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-930-istanbuls-grand-bazaar-nwln6i/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:59.000Z Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar remains enchanting, perplexing visitors with its maze-like network of lanes hiding thousands of colorful shops and artisans at work—from carpet hawkers to gold smiths, and tiny teeming eateries. ### Travel Bites 932: Istanbul's Grand Main Drag, Istiklal Caddesi URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-932-istanbuls-grand-main-drag-istiklal-caddesi-h0o3fl/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:32:59.000Z The best way to feel the pulse of urban Istanbul is to explore its teeming main boulevard—shop for a silk scarf, nibble on street food, and window shop lost in a parade of Turkish diversity. ### Eladio Carrión – 2026 Inspira Award Honoree URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/eladio-carrion-2026-inspira-award-honoree-rt0dx5/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:40.000Z Meet the King of Latin Trap & 2026 Inspira Award Honoree Eladio Carrión as he reflects on his career, Puerto Rico, and the role he plays in inspiring communities. ### Eladio Carrión – “Gladiador” / “Progreso” con Orquesta URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/eladio-carrion-gladiador-progreso-con-orquesta-7pvdb7/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:21.000Z Inspira Award Honoree & King of Latin Trap performs a mashup of his hits “Gladiador” and “Progreso” accompanied by the Hispanic Heritage Awards Orchestra. ### Whitney Reynolds Show: Who Was There For You URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/whitney-reynolds-show/episode/whitney-reynolds-show-who-was-there-for-you-ii73sw/ Last updated: 2026-09-30T19:30:40.000Z This Whitney Reynolds Show episode highlights powerful stories of courage and growth. From resilience and leadership to strengthening relationships and pursuing dreams on stage, each story proves that perseverance, passion, and purpose can shape the lives we build and the impact we make. ### Travel Bites 929: Istanbul, the Great Port on the Bosphorus URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-929-istanbul-the-great-port-on-the-bosphorus-1dkoe0/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:54.000Z Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus Strait that separates Europe and Asia. To begin to understand the city, take an intercontinental sightseeing cruise up the Golden Horn inlet, under the Galata Bridge, past its cruise terminal, and over to its Asian side. ### Travel Bites 923: A Leisurely Day on a Burgundian Canal URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-923-a-leisurely-day-on-a-burgundian-canal-uqn911/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:55.000Z A crack-of-dawn trip to the bakery before breakfast on our barge, a tow-path bike ride, side-tripping to an abbey and a château, and a game of pétanque before a gourmet feast from foie gras to a raspberry soufflé. ### Travel Bites 924: Istanbul when it was Constantinople URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-924-istanbul-when-it-was-constantinople-b89ulp/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:45.000Z For thousands of years, this place, where East meets West, has been a crossroads of civilizations. Ancient Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman reminders make it clear that Istanbul has long been one of the great cities on earth. ### Travel Bites 926: Islamic Art, Ramadan, and the Blue URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-926-islamic-art-ramadan-and-the-blue-1or3z0/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T04:36:15.000Z Istanbul offers a chance to better understand Islam. Surrounded by the artful calligraphy and architecture of the Blue Mosque, the call to prayer, and the faithful fasting during Ramadan you feel the force of a faith two billion people practice. ### Travel Bites 928: Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-928-istanbuls-topkapi-palace-oekoyt/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T04:36:10.000Z Here we find the storybook image of the Ottomans—sultans, eunuchs, harems. The power center of their empire for four centuries, it comes with sabers, jewels, precious religious relics, and once state-of-the-art bathrooms. ### Travel Bites 927: Hagia Sophia, the Great Church of Constantinople URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-927-hagia-sophia-the-great-church-of-constantinople-g26mef/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:24.000Z This magnificent church-turned-mosque, with a dome built in the 6th century and long the biggest in the world, offers the visitor an opportunity to be inspired by one of the most revered places in Islam. ### Travel Bites 925: A Turkish Bath in Ottoman Splendor URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-925-a-turkish-bath-in-ottoman-splendor-nutnlo/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:33:27.000Z The splendor of Istanbul’s Ottoman Empire is best experienced in a hammam—originally fed by an ancient cistern. Visitors sweat on the marble slab blanketed in bubbles, scrubbed and rubbed in a way they never forget. ### Mon Laferte – 2026 Social Justice Award Honoree URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/mon-laferte-2026-social-justice-award-honoree-dcazuk/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:23.000Z Go beyond her five-time Latin Grammy-winning music and learn more about Mon Laferte’s activism and advocacy as she receives the 2026 Social Justice Award. ### Mon Laferte – “Vida Normal” con Orquesta URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/mon-laferte-vida-normal-con-orquesta-ld5m4s/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:26.000Z Experience 2026 Social Justice Award Honoree Mon Laferte bring the house down with her dynamic performance of “Vida Normal,” accompanied by the Hispanic Heritage Awards Orchestra. ### Mon Laferte – Dignity, Love, Immigrants & Feminism URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/hispanic-heritage-awards/extras/mon-laferte-dignity-love-immigrants-feminism-coby5u/ Last updated: 2026-10-03T01:30:16.000Z Mon Laferte reflects on dignity, love, immigrants, feminism, and all of the activists who work behind the scenes to effect change as she accepts the 2026 Social Justice Award. ### Travel Bites 920: Sicily: A Quick Look URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-920-sicily-a-quick-look-kkpt0e/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:42.000Z Sicily is famed for its ancient Greek architecture, its tasty food, and its bella chaos. Explore the temples at Agrigento, the romantic port of Cefalù, and that beautiful chaos in Palermo. ### Travel Bites 921: Barging: A Barge Cruise in Burgundy URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-921-barging-a-barge-cruise-in-burgundy-gxoi55/ Last updated: 2026-10-16T08:30:13.000Z France’s Burgundy, with its inviting canals and iconic vineyards, is delightfully seen and experienced on an industrial age barge turned into a floating boutique hotel. ### Travel Bites 918: Rome: A Quick Look URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/rick-steves-europe/extras/travel-bites-918-rome-a-quick-look-mp6n34/ Last updated: 2026-10-01T07:34:06.000Z Rome entertains with ancient Roman grandeur, Renaissance splendor, and Baroque razzle-dazzle. Check out the Pantheon, be wonder struck in St. Peter’s Basilica, enjoy Campo de’ Fiori, the Trevi Fountain, and more. _Includes the latest 500 public posts. Use `/sitemap.xml` for the complete archive of public content._