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Exploring the influence and impact of Irish Music around the world

March 11 - 17This year, A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn will be online for you to enjoy, to gather with loved ones in the safety of your own homes. Our goal is to be there virtually for you, singing together some familiar songs, visiting various musicians, singers and dancers around the world in their homes while sharing the celebratory spirit of the holiday.

This will all happen in a series of unique performances especially built for this March and partnering with the venues around New England where we normally would be presenting the show. The shows will be built especially for this unique year, and in this unique style, so we hope you can join us.

Head to www.wgbh.org/celticto buy tickets, and to sign up for our email list to get more information as it becomes available.

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7JOURNALISMNew Orleans funeral directors bring com-fort to a grieving city

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10LIVINGTravel the Emerald Isle and experience its culture and cuisine

14COVER STORYDiscover how inequality lurks in the technology that controls

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3DON’T MISSGBH WORLD showcases people in 50 states

4HIDDEN GEMSCheck out Ron Bachman’s monthly picks for films not to miss

9FOR KIDSGeorge shares his spring fever with friends

8SCIENCEGet up close and personal with Nature’s humongous hippos

ON THE COVERFrom Independent Lens, Coded Bias calls out the discrimination that is embedded in today’s algorithms.

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Exploring the influence and impact of Irish Music around the world

March 11 - 17This year, A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn will be online for you to enjoy, to gather with loved ones in the safety of your own homes. Our goal is to be there virtually for you, singing together some familiar songs, visiting various musicians, singers and dancers around the world in their homes while sharing the celebratory spirit of the holiday.

This will all happen in a series of unique performances especially built for this March and partnering with the venues around New England where we normally would be presenting the show. The shows will be built especially for this unique year, and in this unique style, so we hope you can join us.

Head to www.wgbh.org/celticto buy tickets, and to sign up for our email list to get more information as it becomes available.

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20ALL EARSGBH journalists look at the impact of COVID-19 over 12 months

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Equity in STEM EducationWomen, people of color, first-

generation students, low-income individuals, English language learners and people with disabilities remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries.

In 2020, amid a national reckoning on systemic racism and racial inequities, scholars from across scientific fields came together to create virtual events, panels and social media campaigns to amplify the experiences and contribu-tions of Black scientists. Our science series NOVA contributed to that effort. For educators and students, these social media campaigns that promote inclu- sivity and intersectional diversity have created a platform for a new generation of scientists and science communicators who have long been underrepresented.

And this month, an important and powerful new Independent Lens film by Shalini Kantayya, Coded Bias (see cover story, page 14), showcases the essential research being undertaken by multicul-tural women in artificial intelligence, facial recognition and data algorithms, highlighting the vast discrimination and inequities that currently exist in these unregulated systems.

The GBH Education team also recently launched Design Squad Latinx (see page 18), a three-year initiative funded by the National Science Foundation, that furthers our successful Design Squad Global model of global science clubs. This project enables Latinx youth to view themselves as designers and engineers and to build from their strengths to expand their skills and participation in science and engineering.

If we want a nation where our future leaders and workers can understand and solve some of the complex challenges of tomorrow, building students’ skills, content knowledge and fluency in STEM fields are essential. A child’s ZIP code should not determine STEM fluency. To create more opportunity for Boston high school graduates to pursue studies in STEM, last year GBH established the Paula S. Apsell/GBH STEM Scholarship, named for the former executive produc-er of NOVA.

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We’re proud to create and present programs that help kids get excited about STEM with a long-term goal of building a pipe-line of diverse skilled workers ready to join the scientific ranks and contribute to ensuring equity across the Commonwealth and the nation.

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1 THE ECONOMIST TEAMS UP WITH THE WORLDThe World from PRX is joining forces with The Economist

to enhance international news coverage on the GBH 89.7 pro-gram. Correspondents from the magazine will provide insights on issues facing the global community related to business,

politics, science, technology and more. The collaboration also looks to expand the reach and impact of The Economist ’s growing portfolio of podcasts, available on The World each Friday. Hear a report on the persecution of the Uighur people.

2 STATES OF AMERICAA series of documentary shorts, GBH WORLD’s States of

America showcases everyday people in all 50 states who are as distinct as the landscapes they call home. Emmy-nominated filmmaker Brad Barber explores how our home states affect

who we are and how we identify ourselves. In a time when unity and belonging are under scrutiny, this series reveals what ties us to these places and makes us adopt them as part of ourselves. Stream it this month on GBH Passport.

3 FRONTLINE /A VERY SHORT HISTORY OF VACCINES IN AMERICA

The battle over whether to enforce vaccinations is not new, and, in fact, is older than the United States itself. In this

historical video short from FRONTLINE, we learn why General George Washington ordered a comprehensive campaign to inoculate every person in the Continental Army to combat smallpox and how it helped win the Revolutionary War.

4 TIGER STYLE! PODCASTWhat does it mean to feel a sense of belonging in America?

Mike Lew’s comedic play Tiger Style! travels from California to China examining the immigrant experience with sharp wit and humor. Through a partnership with the Huntington Theatre Company and GBH, hear this hilarious audio production as a four-part podcast, along with a bonus series called “Exploring

Tiger Style!” featuring conversations with actors, artists and community members curated by the Huntington staff. Ruibo Qian (left) plays an overachieving doctor, with Jon Norman Schneider as her hard-working techy brother. Stream it on gbh.org

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On the HuntIt’s been about a year since the coronavirus changed our lives, so it’s appropriate to

kick off this roundup of notable programs with one about the man who is hunting for a solution to the pandemic. The other shows are worth tracking down too!

Stories from the Stage/All Mixed Up – Mon (3/22) at 9:30pm on GBH WORLD – When it comes to race, the in-between can be murky. If you’re born into two cultures, does one have to take prece-dence? And if it does, is the other auto-matically erased? Mayowa Lisa Reynolds, Harleen Sing and Samantha Thompson share stories of finding their place in their families and com-munities. Hosted by Wes Hazard.

America ReFramed/Bring It Home and The Place that Makes Us – Tue (3/23) and Tue (3/30) at 8pm on GBH WORLD – GBH WORLD’s America ReFramed series of independent documentaries features two films in March focused on a common theme: the impact of industrial decline on the communities that have tradition-ally relied on those industries. Bring It Home tells the stories of workers at a General Motors Co. plant in Lordstown, Ohio, who were left unemployed when the plant shut down. The Place that Makes Us looks at the plight of Youngstown, Ohio, which saw half of its population leave the city with the closing of its steel mills. But those who remained behind strive to envision a new future for themselves and their families.

GBH Senior Director of Programming Ron Bachman digs deep into our TV program offerings to highlight noteworthy shows that you might otherwise overlook.

Fauci: Virus Hunter – Thu (3/11) at 9pm on GBH WORLD – Everyone in America knows his name because of his role in helping to combat COVID-19. But how much do we really know about Dr. Anthony Fauci? This new documenta-ry provides an in-depth look at his life and career, giving an expansive view of the true depth and breadth of his contributions and service to this country and the world.

MASTERPIECE/The Miniaturist – Tue (3/16) at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm on GBH 44 – In recent months, The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix has become a much buzzed-

about series, thanks in no small part to a mesmerizing performance by Anya Taylor-Joy. She’s equally compelling in this MASTERPIECE adaptation of Jessie Burton’s novel about a woman in 17th-century

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Mansfield ParkThe third published novel by Jane Austen, Mansfield Park is the story of Fanny Price who is removed from her impoverished Portsmouth home to live with relatives in the lap of luxury. Never allowed to forget her good fortune, Fanny finally wins herself a valued place in the household. Anna Massey leads the cast of this witty Regency romance. Stream the six-part series on GBH Passport.Thu (3/11, 3/18, 3/25) at 8pm on GBH 44

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a Midsomer Murders, Season 18 In the Season 18 premiere, wealthy

landowner Gregory Lancaster’s body goes missing on the night of his death, and a sinister web of secrets and lies is exposed in the village of Little Malton. Detectives John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) and Charlie Nelson (Gwilym Lee) and new forensic pathologist Kam Karimore (Manjinder Virk) are drawn into a maca-bre world of body-snatching as they seek to identify the villain. Don’t miss all 12 episodes of this fan favorite.Mon (3/22) at 8pm on GBH 44

more dramaMASTERPIECE/Baptiste Mondays at 10:30pm on GBH 44

Doc Martin Wednesdays at 9pm on GBH 44

The Musketeers Thursdays at 9pm on GBH 44

MASTERPIECE/Poldark, Season Three Thursdays at 10pm on GBH 44

The Coroner, Season One This 10-episode crime drama set on the South Devon coast stars Claire Goose as lawyer Jane Kennedy who moves back to her hometown to work as a coroner. In the Season One finale, the body of a Cuban dancer is stolen from the mortuary and is later found washed up on a beach. Davey Higgins (Matt Bardock), the local detective who is also Jane’s ex-boyfriend, arrests the dancer’s brother when he discovers something is out of sync. Stream it on GBH Passport.Wed (3/31) at 8pm on GBH 44

Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Season 11 When Mrs. McGinty is found dead in her home, her lodger James Bentley is arrested and convicted for her murder. It looks like an open-and-shut case, but Superintendent Bert Spence is not convinced. He turns to Hercule Poirot for help, and together with Ariadne Oliver, they set out to find the real killer. David Suchet stars as the dapper detec-tive in this four-part series.Mon (3/29) at 9pm on GBH 44


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Reporting on the Reporters Historian and host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shows Christiane Amanpour, Ann Curry and Lisa Ling that the stories within their own family trees are every bit as compelling as the news stories they cover as journalists. Discover how cutting-edge DNA analysis and old-school genealogical detective work shed light on the ancestral narratives of these celebrated newswomen.Tue (3/16) at 9pm on GBH 2Wed (3/17) at 1pm on GBH 44

INDEPENDENT LENS

’Til Kingdom Come In an impoverished Kentucky community, pastors encourage who they call “the forgotten people of America” to donate to Israel in anticipation of Jesus’ impending return. This compelling film raises the notion that former President Trump’s supporters are led by those preparing for

the apocalypse while exposing the controversial bond between Evangelicals and Jews, in a story of faith, power and money.Mon (3/29) at 10pm on GBH 2

FRONTLINE

Death is Our BusinessIn New Orleans, a city where funerals are usually jazz-filled community events, the per capita COVID-19 death rate once topped the nation. This FRONTLINE documentary takes viewers inside two Black-owned funeral homes in New Orleans and follows funeral directors and staff grappling with new pandemic restrictions, as they work to safely prepare the deceased and bring comfort to a grieving city.Tue (3/23) at 10pm on GBH 2

The X Factor: Women in New England PoliticsRhode Island producer Dorothy Dickie shines a light on local women politicians who have helped to bring the female per-spective to governance. In this feature-length documentary, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker celebrates a century of American women’s right to vote, threading together the past, present and future of New England women in politics, including former Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo.Thu (3/25) at 9pm on GBH 2Sat (3/27) at 9pm on GBH 44

more journalismGreater Boston Mon–Thu at 7pm on GBH 2

Beat the Press Fridays at 7pm on GBH 2, 8:30pm on GBH 44

Washington Week Fridays at 8pm on GBH 44 Sundays at 9am on GBH 44

Second Opinion Sundays at 6am on GBH 44


DISCOVERY ZONE

Fast-Forward: Looking into your FutureFamily dynamics are a primary driver of success—or failure—in the aging process. So it’s a good idea to talk with relatives about quality of life in the decades ahead. But what does old age really feel like? Follow four millennials, each paired with one of their parents, as they simulate being 85 years old with help from professional make-up artists and an MIT-produced “aging empathy suit.”Wed (3/24) at 10pm on GBH 2 Sun (3/28) at 2pm on GBH 2, 10:30pm on GBH 44

Extinction: The FactsWith a million species at risk of extinction, natural historian Sir David Attenborough explores how this crisis of biodiversity has consequences for us all. This documentary exposes the sixth mass extinction, caused by humans, that threatens food and water security, undermines our ability to control our climate and puts us at greater risk for future pandemics. Learn how the trend can be reversed and how positive change can be achieved.Wed (3/31) at 8pm on GBH 2

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Hippos—Africa’s River GiantsGo beneath the surface to see hippos protect their families, face their enemies and reveal themselves as the highly sensitive and surprisingly intelligent creatures they truly are. This fascinating film, narrated by natural historian Sir David Attenborough, pro-vides an up-close view of these humongous, mostly herbivorous mammals living large in their natural habitat.Wed (3/24) at 8pm on GBH 2, Thu (3/25) at 12pm on GBH 44 Sat (3/27) at 12pm on GBH 44, Sun (3/28) at 3pm on GBH 2

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videos and more. Subscribe to the NOVA Newsletter, and receive emails about upcoming NOVA programs and related content, as well as featured reporting about current events through a science lens.

more scienceNature/Fox Tales Wed (3/17) at 8pm on GBH 2 Thu (3/18) at 12pm on GBH 44

NOVA/Dead Sea Scroll Detectives Wed (3/17) at 9pm on GBH 2 Thu (3/18) at 1pm on GBH 44

Windows to the Wild/Taking on Mount Washington Sat (3/27) at 4:30pm on GBH 44

Climate Change: The Facts Wed (3/31) at 9pm on GBH 2

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more for kidsElinor Wonders Why (new episodes)Mon (3/15) through Thu (3/18) at 10:30am and 1:30pm on GBH 2

Sesame Street (new episodes)Mondays at 11am and 1pm on GBH 2

Nature Cat Saturdays at 9am on GBH 2

SciGirlsSundays at 9am on GBH 2

Odd SquadSundays at 10am on GBH 2

Hero Elementary In a week of new episodes, our heroes-in-training deal with such tricky and sticky situations as understanding severe weather patterns and mixing substances to repair damaged statues. They also figure out how to make the right moves using simple machines such as pulleys and levers—and their brains! Week of 3/29 at 8am and 2pm on GBH 2

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Molly of Denali New episodes of Molly of Denali begin with a flurry of furry, four-footed friends. A visit to the vet

reveals unexpected news, and soon Tooey, Trini and Molly are dealing with a puppypalooza! The gang also discovers more about Alaska’s rich culture by collecting family stories, excavating dinosaur fossils and tracking the state bird.Mon (3/22) through Thu (3/25) at 7am, 4pm on GBH 2

ArthurNew episodes of Arthur explore how kids can deal with unknowns and scary situations. What can we do when someone we love has a terrible illness? How can we understand

another person’s point of view if our experi-ences are different? By facing life’s challenges, Arthur shows that we can learn about our-selves and each other. Mon (3/8) through Wed (3/10) at 6:30am on GBH 2

Curious George Swings into SpringIt’s springtime, and a little monkey has a big case of spring fever! Serious hounds like Hundley, however, have no time for frolick-ing. Seeing such a down dog, George gets the idea to pass the pooch a dose of his seasonal spirit. But when Hundley goes miss-ing, will George be able to find his friend and lift his mood?Mon (3/22) and Fri (3/26) at 9am on GBH 2

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more living on the weekendGrowing a Greener World, Season 11Saturdays at 9:30am on GBH Create

Simply Ming Sat (3/27) at 2pm on GBH 2Sun (3/28) at 2pm on GBH 44

My Greek Table with Diane KochilasSat (3/27) at 2:30pm on GBH 2

Wyland’s Art StudioSundays at 7:30am on GBH Create

Journeys in JapanSundays at 10:30am on GBH Createliv

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Ireland: County by County Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, immerse yourself in Irish cul-ture and cuisine with this new series, hosted by Ciara Whelan. Part travelogue and part historical culinary tour, Ireland: County by County reveals the best of the Emerald Isle—from the golden shores of Sligo and the rolling green hills of Antrim to the misty mountaintops of Kerry and the bustling excitement of Dublin. Sláinte!Fri (3/12) at 9pm on GBH Create

It’s Sew Easy, Season 20A new season of It’s Sew Easy fea-

tures a wardrobe of athletic or everyday wear with fashion designer Angela Wolf, who demonstrates how to make a yoga top with mesh color-blocked inserts. Then, blogger Emily Thompson has the perfect pattern for a workout skirt for kids featuring shorts underneath. There’s always a new style or technique to learn that will make your sewing project simple and fun!Sat (3/20) at 1pm on GBH Create

ROADTRIP NATION

At Your FingertipsTag along with three young people from backgrounds underrepresented in computer science as they discover how to break into promising high-tech careers. Together, these roadtrippers—Devohne, Megan and Sage—travel across the country in search of what it looks like to carve out a niche in the burgeoning world of technology. Along the way, they meet innovators who have created their own spaces in gaming, science, education and more.Sat (3/27) at 3:30pm on GBH 44Sun (3/28) at 5pm on GBH 2, 9:30pm on GBH 44

THIS OLD HOUSE CREATE SHOWCASE

The Roxbury HouseFor this fixer-upper project, This Old House goes back to the community where the show got its start in 1979: Boston. Work-ing alongside affordable housing nonprofit Nuestra Comunidad, Norm Abram, Tom Silva and the rest of the home-repair crew hammer out the complete renovation of a foreclosed 1870s Second Empire in a Roxbury neighborhood. Watch the stunning transformation, from start to finish.Sat (3/27) at 10am through 3pm on GBH Create


THEN AND NOW

more history & cultureOpen Studio with Jared Bowen Fri (3/19, 3/26) at 8:30pm on GBH 2 Sun (3/21, 3/28) at 10:30am on GBH 2 Sun (3/28) at 11:30am, 5:30pm on GBH 44

Great Performances at the Met/ Renee Fleming in Concert Fri (3/19) at 9pm on GBH 2 Mon (3/22) at 12pm on GBH 44

Fannie Lou Hamer: Stand Up Sat (3/27) at 7pm on GBH 44

Ken Burns’ Baseball Sun (3/28) at 6pm on GBH 44

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

The Blinding of Isaac WoodardIn February 1946, a Black World War II veteran named Isaac Woodard was assaulted by South Carolina police while

he was still in uniform after being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. The attack left him permanently blind, and the perpetrators were acquitted, sparking national outrage. This AMERICAN EXPERIENCE film shows how the injustice suffered by a 26-year-old decorated soldier galvanized the civil rights movement in the United States. Tue (3/30) at 9pm on GBH 2, Wed (3/31) at 12pm on GBH 44

AMERICAN MASTERS

FlanneryCelebrate Women’s History Month by exploring the life and work of author Flannery O’Connor, whose distinctive Southern Gothic style influenced a gen-eration of artists and activists. Winner of the first-ever Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, this American Masters documentary includes conversations with poet/writer Mary Karr, theater critic Hilton Als and others. Through never-before-seen archival footage, dig deep into the legacy of an American literary icon.Tue (3/23) at 8pm on GBH 2Wed (3/24) at 12pm on GBH 44Sat (3/27) at 7:30pm on GBH 44

AMERICAN MASTERS

Twyla MovesGet a firsthand glimpse into the rig-

orous process and storied career of leg-endary choreographer Twyla Tharp. A pioneer of both modern dance and ballet, Tharp shares intimate details behind her trailblazing dances and describes her cinematic partnership with Academy Award-winning director Miloš Forman (Hair, Amadeus). Watch a creative genius at work in this 90-minute cele-bration of innovation.Fri (3/26) at 9pm on GBH 2 Sun (3/28) at 4pm on GBH 44 Mon (3/29) at 12pm on GBH 44

In the Name of Peace: John Hume in AmericaNarrated by Liam Neeson, this compelling film shares how legendary Irish politician and Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume—inspired by the American civil rights movement— harnessed the power of Irish America and built relationships with the White House and the U.S. Congress to bring peace to Northern Ireland. On St. Patrick’s Day, hear from Tip O’Neil, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair and others about one man’s crusade to make the world a safer place.Wed (3/17) at 7pm on GBH 44

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This Land Is Your LandTake a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music, from its roots in bluegrass to San Francisco coffee houses to clubs in Greenwich Village. Hosted by Tom and

Dick Smothers and Judy Collins, and featuring The Brothers Four, Glenn Yarbrough, The Highwaymen, The Limeliters, Randy Sparks and The Minstrels, and Roger McGuinn from The Byrds, the program

includes their own personal reflections on the enduring legacy of these masterpieces.

Dolly Parton & Friends: 50 Years at the Opry

A celebration of the country music legend’s 50 years as a member of the

Grand Ole Opry, this special cap-tures Dolly Parton delivering some of her biggest hits on one of

the most iconic stages in the world. Featuring new interviews with

Parton and guest appearances by some of her superstar friends, includ-ing Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Chris Janson, Toby Keith, Lady A (formerly known as Lady Antebellum), Margo Price, Hank Williams, Jr. and more.

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We have been here for you, and you have been there for us during this historic year. Just in time for Women’s History Month, enjoy these great member favorites from music’s greatest female performers that we have selected just for you. Check local list-ings at gbh.org/schedule-grid to find when you can watch:

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Tina Turner: One Last TimeIn 2000, Tina Turner’s final UK concert was filmed at London’s Wembley Stadium with a state-of-the-art stage set, 18 cameras and one of the world’s top directors. Turner’s inspiring, powerful perfor-mance made it an unforgettable event. Blasting out hit after hit and taking the audience through her amazing four-decade career, Turner once again proved herself to be “simply the best.”

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When Data DiscriminatesOrdinary People Who Take on Big Tech

A self-described sci-fi fanatic, filmmaker Shalini Kantayya (below) uses her lens to look at the

impact of technology on society. “We have this idea that a technological solution is always the best solution, that technology will save us from all the harms of the world,” she said.

While researching Coded Bias, her documentary that premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, she wanted to find out what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it affects people’s lives. What she learned was eye-opening.

“I didn’t realize the degree to which we are outsourcing our decision-making to machines,” said Kantayya, adding that AI is what drives that process. “The first thing that we have to understand about AI is how it works.”

AI is a mathematical scoring system, or algorithm, that calculates the probability of what you’re likely to do in the future. Are you going to pay back a loan? Are you going to get sick? Are you going to com-mit a crime?

Algorithms predict future success based on historical data, but embedded within that data are often decades of inequities. So, for example, a prediction on whether women will be successful home owners might be skewed by data that doesn’t take into account that they haven’t traditionally had the same access to mortgages or have systematically been paid less than men. The same applies to historical data for people of color. Based on the existing data, those groups might be rejected when applying for mortgages with no chance to appeal the decision.

“That’s the danger of AI,” she said, “because even engineers with the best of intentions can do unintended harm that has real consequences for people and their life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.” When that happens, some people step up.

Meet Silkie Carlo, a civil liberties activist who questions the right of London’s metropolitan police to use real-time facial recognition to compare passers-by on a busy London street to a secret watch list of suspected crimi-nals. Witness the story of Icemae Downes (left), whose landlord arbitrari-ly installed a facial recognition entry system to monitor tenants in her Brooklyn housing complex. Hear from Daniel Santos, an award-winning middle school teacher in Texas at risk of losing his job because a mathematical model used by the school district relied on an algorithm—instead of classroom visits—to classify him as a bad teacher.

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In the opening scene of Coded Bias, Joy Buolamwini (below) discovers that the

facial recognition software she was using for a project did not accurately identify darker skinned faces and the faces of women. That realization prompts her to launch an investi-gation of widespread bias in algorithms.

A Ph.D. candidate at MIT, Buolamwini is just one of many women researchers, data scientists and activists, featured in the film by Shalini Kantayya, who are taking the lead to expose the systematic biases of artificial intel-ligence in today’s society. She pioneered techniques that are now leading to increased transparency in the use of facial analysis sys-tems globally and founded the Algorithmic Justice League to fight the harmful bias embedded in technology.

“People who have been marginalized will be further marginalized if we’re not looking at ways of making sure the technology we’re creating doesn’t propagate bias,” Buolamwini said. “That’s when I started to realize algorith-mic justice—making sure there’s oversight in the age of automation—is one of the largest civil rights concerns we have.”

With a Ph.D. in mathematics from Harvard University, Cathy O’Neil used quantitative skills and statistical methods to predict patterns in the finance industry. She became disillusioned when she saw that algorithms were actually reinforcing old biases and power dynamics.

In her book Weapons of Math Destruction, she describes how Big Data increases inequality and threatens democ-racy. Now a data scientist, she helps com-panies and organizations manage and audit their algorithmic risks.

“Algorithms are very useful mecha-nisms to bypass accountability and are often used that way,” O’Neil said. “That’s why we need government to step up, scrutinize important algorithms and force accountability onto the companies that use them.”

“We’re really at the beginning of a conversation about building a culture that supports humane and ethical uses of technology,” Kantayya said. “What Coded Bias challenges us to do is say

this isn’t about the perfect algorithm. It’s about building a more humane culture that values the inherent value of every human being.”

It’s all about who owns the code and how they use it on other people, Kantayya said. Right now, there’s no accountability in the process. “All of these people in the film talk about the fear they had challenging this power because of the knowledge gap,” she said. “Knowledge is power, and—with AI— all the power is concentrated in a few hands.” While making Coded Bias, she said, “I was reminded that everyday people can make a huge difference.”

Although the fight against Big Tech has gone on for years, Kantayya said she is hopeful lawmakers finally understand that corporations that control massive databases of personal information need federal oversight.

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A year ago, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW was in full swing, planning its five-

city filming tour—including a stop at the Boston Public Library.

A month later, those plans collapsed because of COVID-19.

“I cried when I realized we had to cancel our summer tour,” said Marsha Bemko (right), the series’ longtime executive producer. “The ANTIQUES ROADSHOW tour is like summer camp for us. We are addicted to the tour. We want to go so, so badly,” she said.

Currently in Season 25, new segments will debut in May that bring viewers into the homes of almost 20 celebri-ties—comedians, authors, actors, an Olympic athlete and more—to appraise their beloved items.

“It simply was not an option to deprive our viewers of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW,” she said. “People depend on us. It’s one of the most pop-ular programs in prime time.”

With the new programming, the huge filming tours of the past that involved almost 400 people—including crew, staff, volunteers and appraisers—have been replaced by tight 10-person crews who travel separately by car and follow COVID-19 protocols.

The program visited celebrities in their homes, in such places as Manhattan, Washington, D.C., and Newport, Rhode Island—all within driv-ing distance of Boston—and let celebri-ties’ curiosity steer the conversation.

One celebrity had a bust in his home and wanted to know if it was President Grover Cleveland. Another African American prime-time actress wanted appraisers to weigh in on her collection of Black memorabilia. “They may be celebrities, but they are people just like you and me,” said Bemko. “They own everyday things that are meaningful to them. Some are valuable, some are not.”

Bemko is cautiously optimistic that ANTIQUES ROADSHOW will resume its traditional schedule later in 2021. “ANTIQUES ROADSHOW teaches history with material culture,” she said. “This new season is

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But during the pandemic, it wasn’t possible to tour because it involves air travel, hundreds of people in the same room and close conversations. “During filming, we are on top of each other like bear cubs,” Bemko said. “There was no way to do ROADSHOW and have COVID safety protocols in place.”

But as anyone who knows Bemko knows, she doesn’t dwell on what she can’t do. So she and her team turned the defeats of COVID-19 into a win, for example, by revisiting episodes with the most interesting finds and remixing them into thematic collections.

ROADSHOW with a twist. It’s like Finding Your Roots—we’ll learn about the people, we’ll learn about ourselves, and at the same time, we’re learning about fas-cinating items.”

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students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds in the classroom as a way to enable students to learn and see themselves succeeding academically. These efforts usually occur in the humanities, for example, reading diverse authors in English Language Arts class-rooms or incorporating varied perspectives in history class.

In the GBH Education department, we are focusing on diverse ways of knowing and doing science, which is as influenced by historical, societal and personal biases as any other subject. Further, racial inequities persist in school resources, academic opportunities and teacher treatment of non-white students.

Our new program Design Squad Latinx (see next page), a middle school program that focuses on teaching engineering design in a culturally responsive way, debunks stereotypes about who can be a scientist and connects science to students’ everyday lives.

Our recently developed A Framework for Diversity and Equity in K-12 Science Educational Media exam-ines the latest research and outlines what cultural and linguistic responsiveness looks like in K-12 science education and how educational media can

help achieve that vision.

Designed for media producers, the framework is also useful for

program designers and teach-ers who incorporate media

in their programs and classrooms. In January, we hosted a virtual Educator Peer Exchange, where we demonstrated how to use the framework

to integrate media into science lesson plans in a

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participation is a critical need and an issue of equity and a priority for GBH. For almost 15 years, Design Squad, GBH’s family of multimedia initiatives, has engaged middle school youth in engineering and the design process. The program has reached millions of young people through videos featuring career and student engineers, hands-on activities and design challenges, and out-of-school-time clubs that offer opportunities for youth to use engineer-ing to address real-world problems in their communities. Design Squad has a history of successfully engaging those often underrepresented in STEM. Now, we hope to bring this legacy to the newest member of the Design Squad family: Design Squad Latinx. Funded by a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation, Design Squad Latinx will empower middle

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Building STEM Skills for Latinx StudentsThe need for engineering jobs in

our economy is growing steadily. To prepare students to take on these jobs, it’s critical to nurture interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) early, especially in middle school, when lifelong attitudes and academic identities are formed.

However, people of Latinx origin are disproportionately underrepresented in STEM education. According to the National Science Foundation, only 13.5% of bachelor’s degrees in science were awarded to Hispanic or Latinx students. Increasing Latinx engineering

school Latinx youth by taking a strengths-focused approach that starts with where stu-dents are and what they already know and do—their “funds of knowledge.” By cultivating Latinx young students’ exist-ing engineering strengths, the program can be a spark to ignite their interest in engineering as a career.

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336 candles for this month’s birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach, born on March 21, 1685.

Bach is never far from our thoughts, as listeners of Brian McCreath’s The Bach Hour on CRB Classical 99.5 know.

“Especially in times like these, Bach’s music delivers solace, strength and celebration,” said McCreath.

The Bach Hour airs Sundays 6–7am and Mondays midnight–2am. The shows fea-ture rarely performed works drawn from the vast catalog of Bach’s sacred vocal music, masterpieces for solo instruments and ensembles and transcriptions by other compos-ers that highlight the power and resilience of Bach’s music across centuries. Woven together through narratives and commentary that highlight the music’s relevance for today’s world, each episode is available on demand for two weeks after broadcast.

All of this also comes through on your computer, smartphone or smart speaker on The Bach Channel, a continuous 24/7 stream of The Bach Hour.

“The limitless well of music by Bach has always had a prominent place on CRB,” said McCreath. “His music is a touchstone, returning listeners to a foundation on which so much subsequent music has been built.”

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GBH 89.7 | A Celtic Sojourn

Celebrating in a New WayFor 15 years, GBH has taken the opportunity in March to share the unique sounds

of A Celtic Sojourn by touring New England and creating a series of live concerts (see Katie McNally, left, from St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn in 2019). The fun will continue this year but in a new way. Encouraged by the success of A Christmas

Celtic Sojourn virtual performances, host Brian O’Donovan will present a series of St. Patrick’s Day concerts online. The shows will highlight artists from

Ireland, Scotland, Newfoundland and New England celebrating the roots and branches of Irish music and its influences. And don’t forget to

tune in on Sat (3/13) at 3pm on GBH 89.7 for a special holiday program that reprises some of the great recordings from past St. Patrick’s Day shows. For

more information on A Celtic Sojourn playlists and online concerts, visit here.

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A Year Apart: HowCOVID Changed UsEver since a state of emergency was declared on

March 10, 2020, Massachusetts residents have navigated the threat of the coronavirus as it upended and radically changed our lives.

To mark the one-year anniversary of this chal-lenging year, on March 10, 2021, GBH News will dedicate all of its local programming to one unifying theme. “A Year Apart: How COVID Changed Us”

invites audiences to pause, reflect and share their experiences living with the pandemic and its profound impact on our world and our communities.

“We’re asking our journalists and our audience to take a beat,” said Pam Johnston, general manager of GBH News. “To rise above the intensity of the daily news cycle to

take stock in where we are, what we have lived through and what is yet to come as it relates to COVID-19.”

Throughout this day, all GBH local news programs will unpack this idea, focusing on a variety of themes and aspects as they relate to the pandemic. Audiences tuning in to Morning Edition, Boston Public Radio, All Things Considered, In It Together and Greater Boston will also be invited to share their reflections on this one-year anniversary.

In the evening, audiences, journalists and experts will gather to share their perspectives during a special community conversation in GBH News’ virtual Zoom studio. Follow GBH News at 89.7 FM and gbh.org/news

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award-winning The Point, hosted by Mindy Todd and produced by Amy Vince.

But the show casts an even wider net, said Todd, whose public affairs program airs three times a week on the Cape and Islands affiliate of GBH. In a recent month, she hosted shows on art and activism, COVID on the Cape, racism and fear, and the future of work.

“We never run out of material,” said Todd, CAI managing director of editorial. “There are a lot of national issues that have a connec-tion to this region, and we also feature local issues and authors.”

Listeners might hear from lecturers who have spoken at the Friends of the Marine Biological Laboratory’s Falmouth Forum. Another day, it might be a panel on bullying at work or a discussion of the first encounter in Eastham in 1620 of colonists and Indigenous people.

On a recent segment, Todd spoke with Black artist Robin Joyce Miller about the intersection of her art, education and activism, as demonstrated in her painting “Sunday Morning” (below). Her husband, poet Jim Miller, joined to describe the monthly Cape panel series they curate on Black Lives Matter.

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Meet the #BlackLivesMatter Co-Creator Alicia Garza Alicia Garza, Supermajority co-founder, #BlackLivesMatter co-creator, Black Lives Matter Global Network co-founder, and founder of the Black Futures Lab talks with Boston Public Library President David Leonard about how activism from the fringes became the national move-ment it is today, galvanizing individuals to stand up together against the state vio-lence, police brutality and social injustice plaguing our country.

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The State of Race: Housing Gap (Clockwise from top left) GBH host Dan Lothian speaks with Lisa Rice, National Fair Housing Alliance; Alex Ponte-

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The Daytons said they acknowledge that taking on the climate crisis is daunting. “It’s easy to feel that there’s no impact that you personally can make,” said Lynn Dayton. “We feel that there’s a huge personal responsibility to try to do more. We owe it to the Earth. We owe it to our kids and future generations.”

Contact Jessica Connolly ([email protected]), director of major gifts, to find out how you can support the GBH Planet Forward Fund.

the natural choice,” said Lynn Dayton, who has enjoyed a successful career as a chef and interior designer. “GBH’s goals and integrity are unmatched,” added Bruce Dayton. Both come from families committed to supporting the environ-ment, animal welfare and public media.

Programs supported by the Planet Forward Fund have the potential to reach millions across the nation, includ-ing adults, young people, policy makers, educators and community leaders. “GBH has a far longer reach than any other organization that we’ve ever been con-nected with,” said Bruce Dayton.

“The Daytons’ gift has the potential to shape the future of our communities and determine the legacy we leave

Ever since they moved to Boston in 1995, Lynn and Bruce Dayton have

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demonstrated it through their service and contributions, most recently in the creation of the one-of-a-kind Planet Forward Fund, a $750,000 challenge grant that will support programs and services across GBH to inform the public about climate change and explore promising solutions. The fund will allow GBH to produce its signature high-quality programming, digital con-tent and educational tools to examine environmental issues and tell powerful stories of global, national, state, commu-nity and individual efforts to build a more sustainable world.

Deep appreciators of nature and wildlife, the Daytons have long loved GBH’s beautiful documentaries on animals and the planet. They recently supported H2O: The Molecule that Made Us, an award-winning film produced in 2020 by GBH Studio Six about the essential role of water in our lives and in the survival of the planet.

“That film equally captured the beauties of nature and the challenges of conservation,” said Lynn Dayton, member of the GBH Board of Trustees and co-chair of the recently completed Campaign for GBH: Leadership in the Digital Century, which exceeded its $175 million goal.

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44 (7:30) American Masters Flannery The X Factor: Women in New England Politics American Masters Unladylike2020

World American Experience Voice of Freedom America ReFramed Bring It Home

Create Confucius Was a Foodie Best of the Joy of Painting Best of the Joy of Painting Rick Steves European Festivals

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2 Great Performances Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP… Masterpiece Howards End, Episode Three Masterpiece Howards End, Episode Four

44 Independent Lens Coded Bias Roadtrip Nation: At Your Fingertips Fast Forward

World Nature Hippos: Africa’s River Giants American Masters Twyla Moves American Masters Hedy Lamarr

Create Confucius Was a Foodie This Old House Create… This Old House Create… Rick Steves European Festivals

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2 Antiques Roadshow Season 25, Vintage Louisville 2021, Hour Two Antiques Roadshow Season 23, Meadow Brook Hall, Hour Two Independent Lens ’Til Kingdom Come/The Debate

44 Midsomer Murders Season 18, Habeas Corpus, Part Two Agatha Christie’s: Poirot Mrs. McGinty’s Dead Masterpiece Baptiste, Ep. Six

World Forgotten Fame: The Marion Miley Story Georgia O’Keeffe: A Woman… Stories from the Stage PBS NewsHour

Create America’s Test Kitchen Ireland: County By County This Old House Create… This Old House Create… Rick Steves’ Europe Beyond Your Backyard

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2 Finding Your Roots Freedom Tales American Experience The Blinding of Isaac Woodard

44 Beatrix Farrand’s American Landscapes Masterpiece Howards End, Episode Three Masterpiece Howards End, Episode Four

World America ReFramed The Place That Makes Us Return PBS NewsHour

Create Milk Street Television Ireland: County By County This Old House Create… This Old House Create… Rick Steves’ Europe Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope

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2 Extinction: The Facts Climate Change: The Facts Nova Mystery Beneath the Ice

44 The Coroner Season One, Dirty Dancing Doc Martin Season Three, On the Edge, Part One Seaside Hotel End of Season

World (7pm) Independent Lens Independent Lens ’Til Kingdom Come/The Debate PBS NewsHour

Create Lidia’s Kitchen Ireland: County By County This Old House Create… This Old House Create… Rick Steves’ Europe Curious Traveler

Full schedules for all channels are available at gbh.org/schedule


The majestic skyscrapers of Manhattan were quite a sight for

Lidia Bastianich, who grew up in the country and immigrated to the big city as a young girl. When her parents returned home from work late in the evening, Lidia helped out by cooking dinner most nights. Back then, soups were a popular choice to feed a family.

Tune in to Lidia’s Kitchen on Sat (3/27) at 1:30pm on GBH 2 to see the celebrity chef on a return visit to New York, where she prepares a simple but filling potato and pasta soup followed by polenta with honey and berries.

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What’s Cooking on GBH? Potato and Pasta Soup | Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 1 3/4 pounds)

• 2 medium carrots, diced

• 2 stalks celery, diced

• Kosher salt and peperoncino

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 4 fresh bay leaves

• 1 or 2 pieces of rind from a wedge of Grana Padano, washed (save the rind from the cheese below)

• 1 cup small pasta shapes (pastina, ditalini, pennette, etc.)

• 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

• Grated Grana Padano, for serving

TO PREPARESTEP 1 Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook until lightly browned and they begin to stick to the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery. Season with salt and a pinch of peperoncino. Cook and stir until the carrots and celery begin to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.

STEP 2 Make a spot in the center of the pan and add the tomato paste. Let toast for a minute, then stir into the vegetables. Add 10 cups of water, the bay leaves and cheese rind. Bring to a simmer. Cook at a vigorous simmer until the potatoes have begun to full apart and thicken the soup, about 30 minutes.

STEP 3 Add the pasta to the soup and simmer until al dente. Discard the bay leaves and what’s left of the cheese rind. Stir in the parsley. Serve with soup with a sprinkle of grated cheese and a drizzle of oil.

Come join us Please visit gbh.org/events to check on the status of all events and to RSVP.

Curl up on the couch and enjoy these virtual events from home. From a night of con-necting with local legends and top-notch talent to an afternoon exploring unique

hobbies, GBH will keep you informed and entertained. See a full offering of upcoming events at gbh.org/events

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

At Home with Eric JacksonTue, March 9 at 6–7pmSpend an evening getting to know the “Dean of Boston Jazz Radio,” GBH’s own Eric Jackson. This is your chance to get to know him as more than an iconic voice on the radio. We invite you to connect from your home to his, virtually. Tickets are $150 and support GBH. Stories from the Stage/Silver LiningsThu, March 18 at 7–8pm

When all is not going as planned, sometimes it’s possible to see a brighter side. Tune in to witness story-

tellers share the personal experiences that helped shape their lives. The State of Race: Voting Rights Tue, March 23 at 7:30–8:30pmA virtual forum co-sponsored by The Boston Globe, NAACP Boston and GBH WORLD, The State of Race addresses the impact racial disparities have had on key social issues. This month’s panelists discuss: Will it be harder to vote in the next election?

BostonTalks: The Science of FoodThu, March 25 at 7–8pmWhy do we make the choices we make when it comes to food? GBH Curiosity Desk’s Edgar B. Herwick III interviews two experts on the science of food. The tickets are free, but please reserve your place at gbh.org/events

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Whiskey Tasting Sat, March 27 at 7–8:30pmJoin GBH personalities Joe Mathieu and Ralph Bouquet for an educational whiskey tasting with Boston Harbor Distillery. Your personal tasting kit—which includes five whiskeys for two—will be sent in the mail. Do not delay! Whiskey kits are limited, and we cannot guarantee delivery of the kits for registrants who sign up after Fri, 3/12.

Beyond the Page: A GBH Book ClubMon, March 29 at 7–8pmThe Stationery Shop, a poignant new novel by the award-nominated author Marjan Kamali, describes the story of an idealistic teenager

during the political upheaval of 1953 and a neighbor-hood stationery shop—the place for stacks of books and a budding romance. Read and dis-cuss the novel with other GBH bibliophiles.

Photo credits: Front Cover: 7th Empire Media. Page 1: Brad Barber; © The Forge for BBC and MASTERPIECE; L. Kasimu Harris; ® & © Universal Studios and/or HMH. All Rights Reserved. FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY; Courtesy of Grand Ole Opry, LLC & Chris Hollo; 7th Empire Media; Colin Mahoney/GBH Creative. Page 2: © Lou Jones for GBH. Page 3: Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Courtesy of The World; Brad Barber; Third party materials: “American Revolution Campaigns 1775 to 1781” by William Shepherd; Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Image Library; Illinois Department of Public Health; “La vaccination” by Louis-Léopold Boilly; “Mezzotint portrait of Cotton Mather” by Peter Pelham; “Washington After the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey” by Charles Willson Peale; Wellcome Trust. © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation. All Rights Reserved; © Photo: T Charles Erickson; Hadi Tresnantan (2). Page 4: Meredith Nierman/GBH; Library of Congress/Michael Geissinger; Courtesy GBH and Stories From the Stage; © The Forge for BBC and MASTERPIECE; Alexandra Nikolchev. Page 6: BBC (3); APT. Page 7: Courtesy of Independent Lens; L. Kasimu Harris; Courtesy of McGee Media/Ark Media; Rhode Island PBS. Page 8: © The Natural History Film Unit Botswana; Courtesy of James Boon; Twin Cities Public Television. Page 9: Molly of Denali, TM / © 2021 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved; ® & © Universal Studios and/or HMH. All Rights Reserved. FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY; Courtesy of Courtesy of © 2020 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved. “Arthur” & the other Marc Brown ARTHUR characters and underlying materials (including artwork) ™ and © Marc Brown; © 2019 Twin Cities Public Media Workshop, LLC. Page 10: Photo by Anthony Tieuli; Courtesy Roadtrip Nation, APT and KQED; Copyright © 2020 It’s Sew Easy. All Rights Reserved; Courtesy APT. Page 11: AP / Joe McTyre; Courtesy of Library of Congress; Ken Duncan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Courtesy APT and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Page 13: Courtesy of Jack Callahan; Courtesy of Grand Ole Opry, LLC & Chris Hollo; Courtesy of Mercury Studios. Page 14: 7th Empire Media (2); Courtesy Independent Lens. Page 15: 7th Empire Media (3). Page 17: Colin Mahoney/GBH Creative (2); Photo by Meredith Nierman for WBGH, © WGBH 2021; Photo by Meredith Nierman for WGBH, © WGBH 2020. Page 18: © 2018 Scott Indermaur, all rights reserved; By Ju Jae-young at Shutterstock.com; © 2021 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved. Page 19: By Ju Jae-young at Shutterstock.com; © 2021 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved (2); Rodney Martin photography. Page 20: Elias Gottlob Haussmann, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; By Jerris Madison; TimRicePhoto. Page 21: Meredith Nierman/GBH (2); Robin Joyce Miller. Page 22: GBH (12); By Prostock-studio at Shutterstock.com. Page 28: Dylan Silverstein; By milart at Shutterstock.com. Page 29: Courtesy of Boston Harbor Distillery; GBH (2); Copyright © 2019 by Marjan Kamali, Gallery Books, An Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., Interior design by Davina Mock-Maniscalco (2). Back Cover: Courtesy of Ernest Hemingway Photograph Collection. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.


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