The Louisville Story Program (Louisville Story) is celebrating ten years of amplifying ordinary people's extraordinary stories. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Maurice Hines, a legend of tap dance for seven decades, has died. He gained fame with his brother Gregory as the Hines Brothers, delighting audiences on stage, television and film. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Thanks to Jeffrey Brown , PBS News , and American Museum of Natural History for a wonderful segment on Eve! pbs.org/newshour/show/…

One of the year's most acclaimed acting performances, now receiving Oscar buzz, came from Annette Bening, a four-time Academy Award nominee. In NYAD Movie, she takes on a formidable woman in her own right: the famed long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad. Jeffrey Brown reports.

In 1988, during the Iran-Iraq war, the U.S. military accidentally shot down an Iranian commercial passenger jet, killing all 290 people aboard. That tragedy sets in motion the fictional events in the novel “Martyr!” by Iranian-American poet Kaveh Akbar. Jeffrey Brown reports.

A wonderful @newshour piece on Jeffrey Wright 🥜 from Jeffrey Brown & Anne Azzi Davenport. || While best known in supporting roles, Wright’s now received his first Oscar nomination as the lead in “American Fiction.” to.pbs.org/49cetQY

In whatever role he appears, in films or TV, Paul Giamatti makes an impression. Last month, he won a Golden Globe award for his performance in the film, “The Holdovers," a role that brought him his first best actor Oscar nomination. Jeffrey Brown reports.

A new exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts seeks to showcase lesser-known Black filmmakers and actors. Jeffrey Brown has the story. to.pbs.org/49dlh0B

A new exhibit at Detroit Inst of Arts seeks to showcase lesser-known Black filmmakers and actors. PBS News's Jeffrey Brown has the story. to.pbs.org/49dlh0B

The novel, “Prophet Song,” is a story mirroring today's headlines, with a country dissolving into political chaos, descending into violence, and one woman watching her family fall apart. Jeffrey Brown spoke with author Paul Lynch to learn more. to.pbs.org/48Lse8b

Last month, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeffrey Brown of PBS News about our continued recovery work at Appalshop. I'm proud to work with these folks and looking forward to what the future holds. (This segment aired on April 9, 2024). pbs.org/newshour/show/…

A new book offers a fresh way to understand one of America's most important presidents. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Edward F. O'Keefe about "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President." to.pbs.org/3UsrsHO

.Amy Tan is now a novelist-turned-naturalist. The best-selling author has turned her intense gaze to the world of birds and shared her private drawings and musings in a new book. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Actors, experts and community members are turning to a classic play to address contemporary trauma and tensions from the pandemic. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Whether you’re on vacation, at the beach, or find yourself with a little more time for reading, summer is always a good time to pick up a new book. Jeffrey Brown gets recommendations from author Ann Patchett and Gilbert Cruz.

It’s officially summer, which means it’s a great time to go to the movies. Jeffrey Brown looks at what’s headed to the big screen with Aisha Harris (aishaharris.bsky.social) and Mark Olson (Mark Olsen).

Every year for 50 years, some 500,000 middle and high schoolers from across the country have competed in National History Day Day, using arts to portray their researched stories. Jeffrey Brown spent a day with this year's finalists to see how they defined turning points in history.

One of the Hollywood box office stars of the summer is 94-year-old June Squibb, a veteran of stage and screen, in her very first starring role. Squibb speaks to Jeffrey Brown about aging on screen and in life.

Author Stephen King has written more than 60 books, with many adapted for the screen — including "The Shining" and "Shawshank Redemption." Jeffrey Brown spoke to King about his latest book, "You Like It Darker," and the long arc of his career.

The ancient Native tradition of weaving baskets is now grabbing the attention of the contemporary art world. Jeffrey Brown spoke with artist Jeremy Frey, who is taking the form in new directions.