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TV Listings WETA PBS in July

Listings are accurate as of press time. For latest schedules, visit weta.org/schedule or call 703-998-2724. WETA PBS is devoted to children’s educational programming 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday-Friday. For 24 hours of children’s programming each day, tune in to the WETA PBS Kids channel. See page 15 for information.

Program Key Blue type — WETA productions, co-productions and presentations. R — Repeat of recent programming.

Fridays at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro Cooking competition The Great American Recipe continues, celebrating the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic. Alejandra Ramos (center-right) hosts the culinary arts showcase. Judges are (l-r) Tiffany Derry, Graham Elliot and Leah Cohen.

1 Friday

WEEKDAYS IN JULY: 6AM NHK NEWSLINE 6:30AM BBC WORLD NEWS 7AM (Mondays:) PBS NEWS WEEKEND 7:30 (Mondays:) WASHINGTON WEEK — R 7AM (Tuesdays-Saturdays:) PBS NEWSHOUR — R 8AM-3PM WETA KIDS PROGRAMMING 5PM AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Rpt of previous night 6PM BBC WORLD NEWS — BBC World News Outside Source (6pm, Mon-Thur); BBC World News Today (6pm, Fri) 6:30 BBC WORLD NEWS AMERICA 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR — Each weeknight, the WETA production provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Judy Woodruff anchors. Visit pbs.org/newshour. Rpts next day, 7am

8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — WETA’s weekly production, moderated by Yamiche Alcindor, presents a roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories from the nation’s capital. Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek. Repeats Sat 7/2, 6am, 6:30pm; Mon 7/4, 7:30am 8:30 THE DAVID RUBENSTEIN SHOW: PEER TO PEER CONVERSATIONS, SEASON 3 — Tim Cook, Apple CEO. Repeats Sun 7/3, 6:30pm 9:00 THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE — Join host Alejandra Ramos and judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot as talented home cooks showcase signature dishes and compete to win the national search for “The Great American Recipe.” Episode 2 of 8. The Daily Dish. The nine remaining home cooks share their favorite go-to quick meals, including shrimp tacos and spicy sriracha pasta. Repeats Sun 7/3, 1pm 10:00 SIGNATURE DISH — A WETA production hosted by Seth Tillman spotlights standout dishes at restaurants around the national capital area. Encore: Southeast Asian Specialties. Seth explores new trends in Southeast Asian food, sampling ohno khauk swe (coconut curry chicken noodle soup) at Thamee in Northeast DC; lechon belly at Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly in Kensington, MD; and fi sh head curry at Malaysian Kopitiam in Centreville, VA. 10:30 AMERICAN ANTHEMS — Through surprise songs written and performed by country music stars, celebrate the inspiring efforts of individuals facing extraordinary circumstances. Episode 2 of 6. Pocket Change. Ashley Ruiz is a “hope dealer,” dedicating herself to paying for people’s laundry in low-income communities. This inspires Lee Brice to create a celebratory guitar jam for Ruiz. Repeats Sun 7/3, 2pm 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Capping primetime programming each weeknight, Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with global thought leaders on contemporary issues. Repeats next weekday, 5pm

2 Saturday

6AM WASHINGTON WEEK — R 6:30 FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER — R 7AM PBS NEWSHOUR — R 8AM JOSEPH ROSENDO’S TRAVELSCOPE 8:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE 9AM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW — Repeat of Monday 8 p.m. 10AM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30 ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11AM JOANNE WEIR’S PLATES AND PLACES 11:30 KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA 12N LUCKY CHOW 12:30 CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET TELEVISION 1:00 NICK STELLINO: STORYTELLER 1:30 LIDIA’S KITCHEN 2:00 IN JULIA’S KITCHEN WITH MASTER CHEFS 2:30 SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS 3:00 JOANNE WEIR’S PLATES AND PLACES 3:30 NEW SCANDINAVIAN COOKING 4:00 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN 4:30 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED 5:00 PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE 5:30 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE 6:00 PBS NEWS WEEKEND — Anchored by Geoff Bennett, the WETA production presents in-depth reporting of the day’s national and international news. 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK — R 7:00 CHASING THE MOON: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Follow the space race from its earliest days to the 1969 moon landing. Part 1 of 3. Explore the early days of the space race, the struggle to catch up with the Soviet

A WETA CO-PRODUCTION

Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro The acclaimed WETA co-production Finding Your Roots features Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. exploring the mysteries, surprises and revelations hidden in the family histories of popular fi gures.

Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro New series America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston follows the bestselling author on a journey to explore the diverse array of regions across the U.S. and how those landscapes shape the way Americans work, play and interact with the outdoors.

Union and the enormous stakes in the quest to reach the moon. This episode reveals both the failures and successes of the U.S. space program. Repeats 1am 9:00 CHASING THE MOON: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Part 2 of 3. Discover what it took to beat the Soviet Union to the moon in the space race. In the turbulent and troubled ’60s, the U.S. space program faced tragedy with Apollo 1, but made a triumphant comeback with Apollo 8. Repeats 3am 11:00 CHASING THE MOON: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Part 3 of 3. Experience the triumph of the first moon landing, witnessed by the largest TV audience in history. Dreams of space dramatically intersect with dreams of democracy, raising questions of national priorities and national identity. Repeats Sun 7/3, 11pm

3 Sunday

6AM-9AM WETA KIDS PROGRAMMING 9AM WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLE 9:30 TO THE CONTRARY WITH BONNIE ERBE 10AM THIS IS AMERICA AND THE WORLD WITH DENNIS WHOLEY 10:30 THE OPEN MIND 11AM FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER — Repeats Saturdays, 6:30am 11:30 TO DINE FOR WITH KATE SULLIVAN 12N PLANET CALIFORNIA — Part 2 of 2. Close Encounters. R 1:00 THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE — Episode 2 of 8. The Daily Dish. R 2:00 AMERICAN ANTHEMS — Episode 2 of 6. Pocket Change. R 2:30 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW RECUT: BONANZAVILLE, HOUR 2 — Travel back in time at Bonanzaville for a half-hour Recut. One find is $15,000-$25,000. 3:00 KEN BURNS PRESENTS HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: YOUTH MENTAL ILLNESS, A FILM BY ERIK EWERS AND CHRISTOPHER LOREN EWERS — A WETA co-production explores America’s mental health crisis through the eyes of more than 20 young people and those who support them. The film is part of WETA’s Well Beings campaign — visit WellBeings.org to learn more. Part 1 of 2. The Storm. Explore youth mental illness through the lived experience of young people with mental health challenges, along with the observations and insights of family members, care providers and advocates. R 5:00 THE CHAVIS CHRONICLES 5:30 A SEAT AT THE TABLE 6:00 PBS NEWS WEEKEND — Geoff Bennett anchors. Repeats Monday, 7am 6:30 THE DAVID RUBENSTEIN SHOW: PEER TO PEER CONVERSATIONS, SEASON 3 — Tim Cook, Apple CEO. R 7:00 TELL ME MORE WITH KELLY CORRIGAN, SERIES 3 — In this WETA co-production, New York Times bestselling author Kelly Corrigan conducts more interviews with influential people, exploring her guests’ humanity and passions. Episode 9 of 10. Lilly Singh. Plus Season 2 encore: Steve Kerr. 8:00 HOTEL PORTOFINO — Part 3 of 6. Invitations. Lucian and his friend Nish run into trouble with Danioni’s Blackshirts. Constance is encouraged to make more of her appearance by the hotel’s most worldly guest, Claudine Pascal, while Bella throws a tea party for the locals. 9:00 ENDEAVOUR, SERIES 8 ON MASTERPIECE — Shaun Evans and Roger Allam star. Part 3 of 3. Terminus. In the cold of winter, the team is called to investigate the violent killing of an Oxford college don. Thursday receives news that creates tension at home. 11:00 CHASING THE MOON: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Part 3 of 3. R

4 Monday

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR — Weeknights. Visit pbs.org/newshour. Repeats next day, 7am 8:00 A CAPITOL FOURTH — In this WETA co-production, mark America’s 246th birthday with the 42nd anniversary broadcast of America’s Independence Day celebration featuring concert performances by top talents — and fireworks. See page 2 for details. Repeats tonight 9:30 A CAPITOL FOURTH — R

5 Tuesday

8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. — In this WETA co-production, join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., as he delves into the genealogy of famous Americans. Encore: All in the Family. Radio host Joe Madison and series host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. learn about their own DNA stories. Repeats Sat 7/9, 7pm, 11:30pm 9:00 AMERICA OUTDOORS WITH BARATUNDE THURSTON — With the bestselling author and podcaster, explore America’s passion for outdoor spaces, going off the beaten track. The journey reveals a deeper understanding of our passionate, complex and sometimes quirky relationship with nature. Episode 1 of 6. Death Valley: Life Blooms. Thurston explores the hottest place on Earth and finds it is remarkably full of life. Meet an ultra-marathoner who runs in the brutal heat of summer, the mayor of a town of one, and an elder of the Timbisha Shoshone tribe. 10:00 THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP — Follow a young Muslim American couple as they travel along Route 66 in search of America’s Muslim roots. Visiting with local Muslims, Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins gain a better understanding of themselves as individuals, as a duo and as Muslims. Episode 1 of 3. Life Is a Highway: Chicago to Joplin, Missouri. Join Mona and Sebastian as they drive across the country and discover America’s Muslim roots, a history that goes back to the 1800s.

6 Wednesday

8:00 GREEN PLANET — Sir David Attenborough travels the globe to reveal the secret world of plants. Episode 1 of 5. Tropical Worlds. Attenborough takes a plant’s-eye view of life in a rainforest, a world of stunning beauty but also fierce competition. New film techniques allow us to enter the world of plants as never before. Repeats Sun 7/10, noon

Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro Green Planet follows naturalist-filmmaker Sir David Attenborough around the world as he reveals the secret lives of plants through pioneering camera techniques that illuminate this hidden world.