"Us" on Masterpiece
In a drama tinged with humor and heartbreak, Tom Hollander (Baptiste, The Night Manager) and Saskia Reeves (Luther) play a couple who embark on a long-planned grand tour of Europe, despite the wife’s wrenching proclamation that she wants to leave the marriage. The miniseries is based on a novel by best-selling author David Nicholls. The Daily Telegraph (UK) called it a “brilliantly witty and heartfelt drama about a family on the edge.” Premieres Sunday, June 20 at 9pm.
From The GM's Desk
Happy summer! I am writing this amidst one of our recent thunderstorms and am grateful for the seasons here in central PA that bring such lovely shades of green to our community. As we are closing our fiscal year this month, I can’t help but reflect back on what an amazing year we have had. During an unprecedented pandemic, we have continued our TV and radio operations and productions, we have blazed new trails in virtual event production and hosting, we reinvigorated our educational efforts, we closed a financial gap by being excellent stewards of the monies we receive and we have supported one another and stayed connected. And, we kept everyone healthy and safe. I could not be more thrilled and proud of our achievements. Thank you!
All my best ...
Birthdays
6/24 Carolyn Donaldson
6/26 Adam Simpson
6/30 Chris Divyak
6/30 Mike Taranto
WPSU Radio Highlights
In Case You Missed It . . .
Democracy Works: Looking Back To Move Forward
We end this season the way it began, with a roundtable discussion on the state of American democracy. In this episode, Democracy Works hosts Michael Berkman, Chris Beem and Candis Watts Smith reflect on the January 6 insurrection, the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, and the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre.
Take Note: Prof. Judy Grisel On Becoming An Addiction Researcher To Understand Her Own Dependence On this episode of Take Note, we talk with Judy Grisel, a professor of psychology at Bucknell University. Grisel does research in addiction at the university after experiencing addiction as a teenager. It motivated her to write her 2019 book "Never Enough.
Centre County Community Conferencing To Act As Alternative To Courts, In Family & Neighbor Disputes WPSU’s Jade Campos reports on Community Conferencing — he latest initiative from Center for Alternatives in Community Justice. It’s a free resource that anyone in Centre County can use. The facilitators are volunteers from the community who want to be a part of restorative justice in State College, Siegelman said. They were trained in April where they practiced different scenarios that could happen during a community conference.
WPSU Television Highlights
Animals Reunited - Wednesday, June 16 at 8:00 pm
From dogs to lions, there is a special bond between humans and their pets, and separation is always traumatic. Enjoy reunion tales from around the world supported by wonderful video clips and incredible, heartwarming stories.
Frozen Obsession - Wednesday, June 16 at 9:00 pm
Climate change is a critical scientific and social issue that confronts today’s world. Nowhere are the consequences of a warming climate more pronounced and observable than in the polar regions. The film follows the 18-day, 2,000-mile Northwest Passage Project expedition through the stunningly beautiful and extreme Canadian Arctic aboard the Swedish research icebreaker Oden.
US on Masterpiece (Part 1 of 2) - Sunday, June 20 at 9:00 pm
A couple and their teenage son embark on a long-planned grand tour of Europe, despite the wife’s wrenching proclamation that she wants to leave the marriage
The Mysteries of Mental Illness (4-part series) - Monday, June 22 at 9:00 pm and Tuesday, June 23 at 9:00 PM
Throughout history, we’ve grappled with difficult questions about mental illness: What causes it? How can it be treated? Explore the evolution of understanding and the dramatic attempts across generations to unravel the mysteries of mental illness.
Great Performances “Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2020” - Friday, June 25 at 9:00 pm
Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's performance of selections by Strauss, Wagner, Offenbach, Puccini and more from the Schonbrunn Palace Gardens under the baton of conductor Valery Gergiev featuring Metropolitan Opera tenor Jonas Kaufmann.
Frontline “Germany’s Neo-Nazis & The Far Right” - Tuesday, June 29 at 10:00 pm
Investigating the rise of far-right extremism and violence in Germany. How extremists have carried out terror plots and attacks on Jews and migrants, infiltrated the security services, and what authorities are doing to confront the growing problem.
Nature “The Bat Man of Mexico” - Wednesday, June 30 at 8:00 pm
An ecologist tracks the Lesser Long-nosed bat's epic migration across Mexico, braving hurricanes, snakes, Mayan tombs and seas of cockroaches, in order to save the species and the tequila plants they pollinate.
Industry News
FCC Reveals Details Of Aug. EAS Testing
Testing of the federal Emergency Alert Service scheduled for August 11 will focus on broadcasters to ensure the integrity of broadcast connections should internet communications be unavailable in a crisis, the Federal Communications Commission's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has announced. All participants must renew identification by July 6 and complete the second and third forms by August 12 and September 27, respectively. More here.
Reps Expected To Introduce Bills Aimed At Big Tech
Federal lawmakers are circulating draft versions of five bills that aim to limit the power and growth of technology companies. The proposed legislation would reportedly tackle concerns about tech giants promoting their own products and services over competitive offerings as well as rules governing mergers and acquisitions and funding for the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission. More here.
How Public Broadcasting Overcame Early Setbacks To Become A National Institution
The educational mission of public media remains its backdrop. It is a free informational service that endeavors to reach every possible listener, for the purpose of informing, introducing different perspectives and beliefs, and providing an active medium for up-to-the-minute analysis. At times it has struggled to meet its ideals in practice, but that we have a legacy institution designed to follow a mission statement, and not merely seek profit, remains a major contribution to democratic discourse. Current Magazine has a full story.
A small town in Florida accidentally sold its water tower in a blundered real estate transaction. A businessman purchased a municipal building underneath the city of Brooksville’s water tower last April for $55,000 with the goal of converting it into a gym. However, when Bobby Read went to the county to get an address for his new business location, he was told the parcel he bought included the entire water tower site, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Luckily for the town, Read was willing to give it back. City Manager Mark Kutney blamed the use of a bad legal description for what happened. The city’s redevelopment agency director resigned after the accidental sale. “We’re human,” Kutney said. “Sometimes we make a mistake.” [AP - 6/14/21]
Quotables
“When I was young I used to watch two drops of rain roll down the window and pretend it was a race.” -- Anonymous
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