PROGRAM GUIDE - WPSU

Premieres Sunday, June 20, at 9:00 p.m.

PROGRAM GUIDEJUNE 2021 VOL. 51 NO. 6

BALLERINA BOYSBALLERINA BOYS

Friday, June 4, at 9:00 p.m.Friday, June 4, at 9:00 p.m.

MONTY PYTHON'S MONTY PYTHON'S BEST BITS CELEBRATEDBEST BITS CELEBRATED

June 7 & 12, at 8:00 p.m.June 7 & 12, at 8:00 p.m.

AGATHA CHRISTIE AGATHA CHRISTIE MURDER SPECIALSMURDER SPECIALS

Sunday, June 6, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 6, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 13, at 7:00 p.m.Sunday, June 13, at 7:00 p.m.

OUR TOWN PORTAGE 2021OUR TOWN PORTAGE 2021Thursday, June 10, at 8:00 p.m.Thursday, June 10, at 8:00 p.m.

ELLA FITZGERALD: ELLA FITZGERALD: JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS

Tuesday, June 8, at 9:30 p.m.Tuesday, June 8, at 9:30 p.m.

MYSTERIES OF MENTAL ILLNESSMYSTERIES OF MENTAL ILLNESS Premieres Tuesday, June 22, Premieres Tuesday, June 22,

at 9:00 p.m.at 9:00 p.m.

Tune-in the week of June 7 to support children's educational television and receive a Destination Observation activity kit for the kids.

JUNE LISTINGS

TUESDAY, JUN 1 8:00 Extra Life:

A Short History of Living LongerBehavior

9:00 Philly D.A.Episode 8

10:00 FrontlineThe Jihadist

11:00 Amanpour and Company

WEDNESDAY, JUN 2 8:00 Life at the Waterhole 9:00 NOVA

Ship that Changed the World10:00 Human: The World Within

React11:00 Amanpour and Company

THURSDAY, JUN 3 8:00 Midsomer Murders

The Incident at Cooper Hill10:00 Baseball

Home

FRIDAY, JUN 4 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 American Masters

Ballerina Boys10:00 Out In Rural America11:00 Amanpour and Company

SATURDAY, JUN 5 9:00 This Old House 9:30 Retire Safe & Secure

with Ed Slott11:30 John Sebastian Presents:

Folk Rewind (My Music) 1:30 Build a Better Memory

Through Science 3:30 Rick Steves: The Alps 5:30 Best of the 60s:

Ready, Steady, Go! 7:00 Upstart Crow

Sign No More 8:00 The Indian Doctor

The Arrival 9:00 Death in Paradise

Missing a Body?10:30 Great Performances

Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrating the Music of Peter Green

SUNDAY, JUN 6 9:00 Wynonna Judd:

Concert from My Place10:30 Great Performances

Andrea Bocelli: Believe12:00 Great Performances

Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy

2:00 Journeys Through the Finger Lakes

3:30 Country Pop Legends (My Music)

5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 The Indian Doctor

The Arrival 7:00 Rick Steves’ Festive Europe 7:30 Rick Steves

Island Hopping Europe 8:00 Agatha and the Truth of Murder10:00 Atlantic Crossing

on MasterpieceA Queen Returns

11:30 Professor TSeries 3, Episode 2

MONDAY, JUN 7 8:00 Monty Python's

Best Bits Celebrated 9:30 Rick Steves Europe Awaits11:30 Amanpour and Company

TUESDAY, JUN 8 8:00 Great Performances

Andrea Bocelli: Believe 9:30 Ella Fitzgerald:

Just One of Those Things11:30 Amanpour and Company

WEDNESDAY, JUN 9ENDOW-A-DAYWILLIAM LUKENS AND CHERYL PRICE ENDOWMENTS FOR WPSU-FM AND WPSU-TV

8:00 John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music)

10:00 Build a Better Memory Through Science


THURSDAY, JUN 10 8:00 Our Town: Portage 202110:30 Ken Burns: Baseball

FRIDAY, JUN 11 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Melissa Etheridge:

This is M.E. Live in L.A.11:00 Amanpour and Company

SATURDAY, JUN 12 9:00 This Old House 9:30 Ken Burns: Baseball11:00 Sergio Mendes & Friends:

A Celebration12:30 The Brain Fitness Program 2:00 Melissa Etheridge:

This is M.E. Live in L.A. 4:00 Rick Steves Europe Awaits 6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:30 This Land Is Your Land

(My Music) 8:00 Monty Python's

Best Bits Celebrated

9:30 Best of the 60s: Ready, Steady, Go!

11:00 Sergio Mendes & Friends: A Celebration

SUNDAY, JUN 13 9:00 Country Pop Legends

(My Music)11:00 The Energy Paradox

with Steven Gundry, MD12:30 Monty Python's

Best Bits Celebrated 2:00 Ella Fitzgerald:

Just One of Those Things 4:00 Tina Turner: One Last Time 5:30 Journeys Through

the Finger Lakes 7:00 Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar 9:00 Agatha and the

Midnight Murders11:00 Professor T

Series 3, Episode 3

MONDAY, JUN 14 8:00 Antiques Roadshow

Vintage Albuquerque 9:00 Big Ben: Saving the World’s

Most Famous Clock10:30 Becoming Johanna11:00 Amanpour and Company

TUESDAY, JUN 15 8:00 Finding Your Roots

Unfamiliar Kin 9:00 American Experience

The Polio Crusade10:00 Frontline

China Undercover11:00 Amanpour and Company

WEDNESDAY, JUN 16 8:00 Animals Reunited 9:00 Frozen Obsession10:00 The Joy of AI11:00 Amanpour and Company

THURSDAY, JUN 17 8:00 Midsomer Murders

Breaking the Chain 9:30 The Tenth Inning

Top of the Tenth11:30 Amanpour and Company

FRIDAY, JUN 18ENDOW-A-DAYDUBOIS AREA ENDOWMENT

8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Great Performances at the Met

Anna Netrebko in Concert10:00 American Masters

Itzhak Perlman11:30 Amanpour and Company

JUNE LISTINGS

SATURDAY, JUN 19 9:00 This Old House 9:30 Classic Woodworking10:00 Woodsmith Shop10:30 America’s Forests

with Chuck Leavell11:00 J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom11:30 Garden Smart12:00 Julia Child:

Cooking with Master Chefs12:30 Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire 1:00 Lidia’s Kitchen 1:30 Pati’s Mexican Table 2:00 Moveable Feast with Relish 2:30 Cook’s Country 3:00 Passion Italy 3:30 Our Town Hour: Huntingdon 4:30 Travels with Darley 5:00 Weekends with Yankee 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 The Carol Burnett Show:

Carol’s Favorites 7:00 Hold the Sunset

The Disappearance 7:30 Upstart Crow

The Most Unkindest Cut of All 8:00 The Indian Doctor

The Diary 9:00 Death in Paradise

Spot the Difference10:00 A Place to Call Home

New Adventures11:00 Austin City Limits

Gary Clark, Jr.

SUNDAY, JUN 20 9:00 Classic Gospel10:00 Big Ben: Saving the World’s

Most Famous Clock11:00 Journeys in Japan11:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo12:00 Dining with the Chef12:30 Christopher Kimball’s

Milk Street Television 1:00 The Great British Baking Show 2:00 Lidia’s Kitchen 2:30 America’s Test Kitchen

from Cook’s Illustrated 3:00 Escape to the Chateau 4:00 This Old House 4:30 Ask This Old House 5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 The Indian Doctor

The Diary 7:00 Great Estates of Scotland

Dumfries 8:00 Great Estates of Scotland

Kincardine 9:00 Us on Masterpiece

Episode 111:00 Professor T

Series 3, Episode 4


Vintage Austin 9:00 Legacy List with Matt Paxton

Viva La Downsizing / Richmond, VA

10:00 Expect a Miracle11:00 Amanpour and Company

TUESDAY, JUN 22ENDOW-A-DAYLINDA AND BLAKE GALL ENDOWMENT FOR WPSU PENN STATE

8:00 Finding Your RootsBlack Like Me

9:00 Mysteries of Mental IllnessEvil or Illness?

10:00 Mysteries of Mental IllnessWhat’s Normal


WEDNESDAY, JUN 23 8:00 Nature

Cuba’s Wild Revolution 9:00 Mysteries of Mental Illness

The Rise and Fall of the Asylum10:00 Mysteries of Mental Illness

The New Frontiers11:00 Amanpour and Company

THURSDAY, JUN 24 8:00 Conversations Live!

Get Your Garden On (Summer 2021)

9:00 The Tenth InningBottom of the Tenth


FRIDAY, JUN 25 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Great Performances

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2020

10:30 Beyond the CanvasMaking the Moment


SATURDAY, JUN 26 9:00 This Old House 9:30 Classic Woodworking10:00 Woodsmith Shop10:30 America’s Forests

with Chuck Leavell11:00 J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom11:30 Garden Smart12:00 Julia Child:

Cooking with Master Chefs12:30 Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire 1:00 Lidia’s Kitchen 1:30 How She Rolls 2:00 Moveable Feast with Relish 2:30 Cook’s Country 3:00 Passion Italy 3:30 Our Town Hour: Jersey Shore 4:30 Travels with Darley 5:00 Weekends with Yankee 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 The Carol Burnett Show:

Carol’s Favorites 7:00 Hold the Sunset

Aunty Joan

7:30 Upstart CrowGo On and I Will Follow

8:00 The Indian DoctorYoung Hearts

9:00 Death in ParadiseAn Unhelpful Aid

10:00 A Place to Call HomeAutumn Affairs

11:00 Austin City LimitsJackie Venson/Mavis Staples with Special Guest Bonni Raitt

SUNDAY, JUN 27 9:00 Classic Gospel10:00 Big Ben: Saving the World’s

Most Famous Clock11:00 Journeys in Japan11:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo12:00 Dining with the Chef12:30 Christopher Kimball’s

Milk Street Television 1:00 The Great British Baking Show 2:00 Lidia’s Kitchen 2:30 America’s Test Kitchen

from Cook’s Illustrated 3:00 Escape to the Chateau 4:00 This Old House 4:30 Ask This Old House 5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 The Indian Doctor

Young Hearts 7:00 Great Estates of Scotland

Rosslyn 8:00 Great Estates of Scotland

Inveraray 9:00 Us on Masterpiece

Episode 211:00 Professor T

Series 3, Episode 5


Celebrating Latino Heritage 9:00 Legacy List with Matt Paxton

You Gotta Have Art / Coventry, CT10:00 Independent Lens

The People Vs. Agent Orange11:30 Amanpour and Company

TUESDAY, JUN 29 8:00 Finding Your Roots

The Impression 9:00 American Experience

Mr. Tornado10:00 Frontline

Germany’s Neo-Nazis & the Far Right


WEDNESDAY, JUN 30 8:00 Nature

The Bat Man of Mexico 9:00 NOVA

First Horse Warriors10:00 Wonders of Mexico

Forests of the Maya11:00 Amanpour and Company

David and Sandy AlbrightAnonymous (53)

Hu BarnesMary Lou Bennett

Janelle Bessette and Keith KarakoElaine Brzycki and Henry Brzycki, Ph.D.

Bob and Judy ButlerEdward Buss

Centre Lions Foresight CommitteePhil and Connie Coolick

Jessica Currall and Larry UllmanDave and Tina DixCarolyn Donaldson

Cathryn Cronn Epp, Ph.D.Jackie R. EspositoJim and Lisa Evans

Joseph I. Ewaskiewicz VMD, Ph.D.Kimberlee L. Farina

Bob and Ellen FrederickKate Freeman and Mark Patzkowsky

John and Marilyn FurryBlake and Linda Gall

Elizabeth Goreham and Jack MatsonDr. Dennis and Marilyn Gouran

Robert and Ann GravesGeorge and Jane Greer

Cari and Andy GustafsonJulie and Mark Holm

Bob and Sonia HufnagelJeffrey A. Hughes

Michael Husband and Judy HeberlingDr. Angelo and Matilda Illuzzi

David KarrJeffrey Kern and Jerrilyn Muth Kern

Cody and Jennifer KissellSally T.F. KnappJo and Ed Lash

James Levin and Andrea Commaker

Elinor C. LewisTom and Mary Ellen Litzinger

Lawrence Lokman and Rhonda SeatonAllan W. Lugg

Dawn Luthe and Gary FeltonJoan M. Magistrella

Leon and Faye MarshallAndrea Mastro

Drs. Brent and Lisa MayJudith Milhous

Dr. Matt Mooney and Charmelle GreenEdward S. and Relda E. Newlin

Dr. and Mrs. Carroll OsgoodKathleen Postle

Donna S. QueeneyJim and Dawn Rodgers

Barbara RollsDr. Keiko Miwa Ross

Lynne SandersPhyllis and Robert Santoro

Steve and Connie SchroederFred and Judy Sears

M. Wesley ShoemakerJosephine Smith

Ron and Sue SmithMartha H. Swigart

Dennis W. and Joan S. (dec.) ThomsonJudith Todd and Stephen Copley

Joan and Steve TurnsThe Turrisi Family

Drs. Stephen and Jennifer Van HookDrs. Lora and Howie Weiss

Gladys A. WeltyDavid Whiteman and Connie Kossan

Windy Hill FurnitureNicholas Winograd and Barbara Garrison

Dr. Kelly WolgastMary Wujek and Steve Ross

WPSU recognizes and thanks our KEYSTONE SOCIETY members for their annual support of WPSU.

LOCAL CONTENT AND SERVICE REPORTTO THE COMMUNITY

January 1–December 31, 2020

LOCAL VALUE

LOCAL SERVICE

LOCAL IMPACT

WPSU is a valuable part of the central Pennsylvania

region’s advancement.

WPSU is a trusted, community- based convener and facilitator for public dialogue, a multi-platform content and information provider, a valued partner, and a connector

that helps raise awareness and address local issues.

WPSU-TV delivers online and offline educational resources to students in the classroom

and at home.

SERVING1.9 million Pennsylvanians

24 counties

515,000 households

413,000 radio listeners

31,500 YouTube subscribers

12,000 Facebook followers

104 school districts

7,000 TV and radio members

MEDIAWPSU original content

NPR radio

PBS television

PBS KIDS livestream

3 WPSU-FM livestreams

2 WPSU-TV livestreams

Weather World streaming

INFORMATIONWPSU-FM local news

Emergency alerts

School closure announcements

EDUCATION K–12 television and streaming

Professional developmentParent webinars

Games, videos, and activitiesPBS Learning Media online library

Internships Graduate assistantships

ENGAGEMENTSocial media engagement

In-person and virtual events

Community calendar

WPSU’s local services have deep impact in our 24-county service area.

SPEAKING GRIEF“Very powerful. I wish every person

in the country could see this.”— Alicia

LEARNING AT HOME“As more of our schools move into remote [learning], I am putting up your information on our sites. I am

sure our members will appreciate the extra help right now.

Thanks so much for your help.”— Lucy Harlow, communications &

regional advocacy coordinator, PSEA Central Region

COVID-19 NEWS COVERAGE“Well reported update by @WPSU’s

@minxianwpsu about Mount Nittany Health’s ability to treat a potential COVID-19 surge in Centre County now that @Penn_State students

are here.”— Curt Chandler, associate teaching

professor, Penn State Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications

“Thanks to WPSU for creating a one-stop spot for election resources and candidate information! Their website has candidate interviews, election news, and more!” —anonymous

“What a lovely program [Our Town: Hollidaysburg]. Thank you, WPSU!” — Melanie

“Thanks, Carolyn Donaldson and WPSU for partnering with our Anti-Hunger Program to distribute educational activity backpacks to local children this week. They were so excited to receive them!” — YMCA of Centre County

2020 Local Content and Service Report

A LOOK BACK AT 2020

It would not be an overstatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic shaped so much of what WPSU did in 2020. WPSU staff was challenged by an unprecedented situation that lasted much longer than any of us expected and indelibly changed the way we serve the community.

Parents of schoolchildren had to suddenly become tutors and teachers, many without internet access at home. All but essential businesses were closed, and WPSU staff had to quickly invent ways to work together at a distance. These challenges brought opportunities to experiment with innovative ways to deliver broadcast productions, radio reporting, virtual events, and at-home learning activities.

This year was also exceptionally different as we struggled to seek information and understand the political climate, racial injustice demonstrations, and unemployment and mental health issues brought about by COVID-19 isolation.

Our public media role to central Pennsylvania residents in 2020 was solidly grounded in our roots: delivering factual information, educating lifelong learners through content across platforms, giving voice to multiple perspectives, empowering individuals to achieve their potential, and strengthening social, democratic, and cultural health. We would like to share highlights of our local response to the evolving challenges and community needs brought about by the pandemic.

REPORTING ON COVID-19As an NPR Member station, WPSU offers a window to the local community, the country, and the world. As the virus became a nationwide pandemic, the WPSU-FM news team posted more than 250 COVID-19-related news stories in 2020, on public radio and social media.


WPSU also started an email subscription in July to provide all types of local breaking news. Within two weeks of its launch, nearly 800 people signed up to receive the emails.

TELLING STORIES FROM THE FIELDThrough our radio program Take Note, we also shared real stories of how people were coping with life and work during the pandemic, including features on:

• Rural health care• Remote learning• Communication• Election processes• Mental health• 2020 Census• Penn State remote learning

ADAPTING PRODUCTION FOR WPSU-TVWorking remotely can have its challenges, especially when producing television programming involving guests, multiple cameras, and recording for broadcast.

WPSU reporter Min Xian creates a makeshift audio studio during the early weeks of working from home.

WPSU producer Anne Danahy hosts a live call-in show from the studio with guests joining via Zoom.

WPSU-TV quickly adapted productions to use video conference technology and socially distanced producers and technical staff through headsets and Zoom to fulfill our promise to produce the following local programming:

• Conversations Live (8 episodes)• Digging Deeper (8 episodes)• HumIn Focus (2 episodes)• Our Town (2 episodes)• The Investment 2020

In the Community

PROVIDING ELECTION RESOURCESA role of public media is to provide information to create an informed electorate. Begun in 2016, WPSU Vote is an interactive website of Pennsylvania and national election resources. In 2020, WPSU posted 49 news stories and six videos and resources to help voters:

• find election dates and events,• register online to vote and locate polling places,• learn more about Pennsylvania candidates,• watch videos about the offices up for election, and• read news posts about local and Pennsylvania races.

Building Community Collaborations

Allegheny Front

America Amplified

Borough of Hollidaysburg

Centre Region Parks and Recreation

Eifrig Publishing

Engagement Scholarship Consortium

Fred Rogers Center

Historic Hollidaysburg, Inc.

Hollidaysburg Area Public Library

Hollidaysburg Area School District

Humanities Institute at Penn State

Jana Marie Foundation

Keystone Crossroads

League of Women Voters

McCourtney Institute for

Democracy at Penn State

OVEE

PA School Study Council

PBS KIDS

Penn State Agricultural Extension Education

Penn State Center for Science and the Schools

Penn State College of Education

Penn State College of Nursing

Penn State Indigenous Peoples’ Student Association

Penn State Sustainability Institute

PSEA

State College Area School District

StateImpact Pennsylvania

Student Farm at Penn State

The Village at Penn State

YMCA of Centre County/Travelin’ Table

90 business supporters for WPSU-TV and FM

COPING WITH GRIEFWPSU’s Speaking Grief initiative is a national public service media project that explores the transformative experience of losing a family member in a grief-avoidant society. Throughout 2020, we engaged local audiences by exploring the many faces of grief through personal stories and experiences. This included seven Take Note episodes on WPSU-FM, three Conversations Live call-in shows, and daily social media engagements.

ENGAGING FANS ON SOCIAL MEDIAAcross WPSU’s 12 social media accounts, we continue to attract more fans and followers by creating pages and groups that appeal to diverse audiences.

• Facebook: gained 4,745 fans; 17,265 total page likes• Twitter: gained 229 followers; 5,397 total followers• Instagram: gained 5,118 followers; 7,641 total followers• LinkedIn: 466 total followers

Content areas included PBS and NPR programming, local events, local music, local news, local towns, family learning, science, and resources for Vietnam veterans. Our greatest success was the launch of Facebook and Instagram accounts to support the Speaking Grief initiative.

DELIVERING FRESH CONTENT ON DIGITAL PLATFORMSVideos created by WPSU were viewed 3.1 million times on our YouTube Channel in 2020. We are amazed to see some videos that have been on our channel for years continue to hold value and consistently rank at the topof video views.

• Pennsylvania Parade: Darlene Chronicles 1,133,245 views• Giant Pumpkins 1,026,247 views• Geospatial Revolution, Episode One 69,139 views

WPSU is invested in creating more short-form, digital-first content. Top-viewed new digital videos in 2020:

• Yalda Night (Persian New Year) 1,908 views• Every Day is Caturday at Centre Co. Library 1,273 views• Pennsylvania Treasurer 1,182 views

SUPPORTING LEARNING AT HOME Working with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, WPSU and the six other Pennsylvania PBS stations launched Learning at Home, combining thousands of PBS learning assets with local weekday educational programming and coordinating activities.

LEARNING AT HOME

FREE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION The world as we know it has radically changed, and WPSU recognizes the need to make adjustments to the way children traditionally learn. Whether students are learning at home or in a classroom, we are committed to supporting them, their parents, and their teachers.Pennsylvania PBS (PA PBS) is the collective name for the seven public television organizations in Pennsylvania. In conjunction with PA PBS, WPSU offers quality educational resources, engaging activities, and PBS programming to supplement student learning.

There are 104 school districts in WPSU’s service area; our signal reaches 515,000 households across 24 counties. When schools went to remote learning in March, WPSU reprogrammed to instructional TV paired with activities to ensure free over-the-air access to at-home learning resources to support our schools.

Preschool through 3rd grade 6:30 a.m.–noon

4th through 8th grade noon–1:00 p.m.

9th through 12th grade 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Preschool through 3rd grade 3:00–5:30 p.m.

4th through 12th grade 5:30 p.m.–midnightht

WPSU HD

WPSU World

6th through 12th grade noon–6:00 p.m.

Preschool through 3rd grade 6:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m.

WPSU 24/7 PBS KIDS

OFFLINE ACCESS TO LEARNING Because much of WPSU’s service area is in rural areas, we embarked on a new collaboration with Intermediate Units 8, 9, and 10 to reach students who do not have internet access at home. We distributed 450 Raspberry Pi devices, low-cost computers that are about the size of a credit card. The Raspberry Pi device plugs into a computer monitor or TV and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It mimics an internet experience and allows students to receive lessons from their teachers. WPSU is providing digital resources from PBS Learning Media and experiments from our project Science-U @ Home.

VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMPAs life adjusted to the new norms of social distancing, we realized summer was going to be very different. To motivate kids to explore close to home, WPSU created a virtual summer camp. Starting June 29, campers could explore a theme presented across a new video each day for a total of eight weeks. For example, in week one we explored the theme of Oviparous (egg-laying) animals through music, stories, nature walks, animals, and crafts. Activities were designed for children ages 3 to 8, with family participation in mind. Our goal was to provide activities to keep children active, entertained, and learning about their world all summer.

PBS KIDS BACKPACK DISTRIBUTION

To deliver handouts of TV schedules and activity resources each week to families, WPSU collaborated with summer free lunch programs. The Altoona, Tyrone, and State College school districts and the Centre County YMCA included handouts each week, reaching thousands of families.

Through Pennsylvania Department of Education fund-ing, WPSU was able to create 3,600 “Grab ‘n Go Bags” containing school and art supplies. The YMCA’s Travelin’ Table food bus helped to hand out the backpacks in July.

WPSU educator Kate taught virtual summer campers about different kinds of insects and where to find them.

The Travelin’ Table staff distributed 3,600 WPSU PBS KIDS backpacks during their free lunch visits. Photo courtesy YMCA of Centre County.


On January 21, 2020, WPSU launched the Speaking Grief initiative, a nationwide multi-platform public media project that explores the experience of losing a family member in a grief-avoidant society.

The initiative validates grief as a normal, healthy part of the human experience rather than a problem that needs to be fixed. It also addresses the role that friends and family play in a person’s grief experience, offering guidance on how to show up for people in their darkest moments.

IMPACTPublic Television: Starting in May, the Speaking Grief documentary aired in 46 of the top 50 markets across the United States and had a total market coverage of 82%.

WPSU also hosted three national events:

• July 15: screening with a panel discussion• November 19: Children’s Grief Awareness Day

screening and panel discussion• December 16: panel discussion supporting

grief over the holidays

Additionally, WPSU collaborating organizations held more than 20 screening events this fall for their local audiences.

Streaming: During the July 15 event, it was announced that the documentary was available for viewing for a two-week period. This resulted in 56,000 views in that time period. Then, the documentary was released permanently on the website on August 30, coinciding with National Grief Awareness Day. Between August 30 and December 31, the documentary page hosting the video was viewed 21,715 times.

Social MediaFacebook and Instagram are our main channels to engage with those who are grieving and those supporting them. 5,614 followers on Instagram contributed 38,103 likes, comments, and shares.

3,520 fans on Facebook contributed 43,995 likes, comments, and shares.

PRAISE FOR THE DOCUMENTARYTHE SPEAKING GRIEF INITIATIVE

“Beautifully done. Thank you for this wonderful expression of true emotion and humanity.” — Eicrad

“Crying with gratitude. Thank you.” — Glenda

“Pure - vulnerable - authentic conversation!!” — Jacquelyn

“Such a great documentary. I wish I could make it mandatory for people to watch it.” — Betty Jo

“Thank you for this documentary. I could so relate on so many levels. I was widowed at age 39 and now again 24 years later in 2020. Grief never goes away. One just finds ways to cope with the void in one’s heart.” — Carol

“What a gift this beautiful documentary is, thank you so much.” — Jessica

“Well done. I cried most the way through - but they were good tears.”— Karen

“Thank you for the diversity and inclusion represented in this project, and thank you to the participants for sharing your stories. Well done.” — Angie

Stories of Impact

Ron Reese, a dairy farmer in Centre County, talked with WPSU’s Anne Danahy in October about farming, climate change, and regulations.

NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

THE NEW TOWN SQUAREListening to WPSU public radio is more than just catching up with the headlines of the day.

Long ago when the town square was the only place to share news, events, and happenings, people were drawn to it. Living in a community with others was the

route to understanding each other and the world around us.

The town square has changed dramatically, but our need to learn and understand one another has not. We are invested in learning and doing more. In 2020, we believe we proved our value by getting out and talking to the community and telling their stories, tackling contentious issues, and providing a window to the world.

STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA Four Pennsylvania public radio stations share stories on-air and online about Pennsylvania’s energy industry and the economy. Since WPSU joined StateImpact in 2020, WPSU reporter Anne Danahy published nine stories.

Darryl Watts cast his ballot in Clairton, Pennsylvania. He said he thinks about the environment when he votes. (Andy Kubis for Allegheny Front)

ALLEGHENY FRONTAllegheny Front is an environmental reporting outlet covering issues in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.WPSU contributed to a story about the influence of environmental issues on voting.

Brendan Bittle, 25, believed the future was on the line in 2020. The environment, health care, and the economy all played a part in his vote. (Dani Fresh for Keystone Crossroads)

AMERICA AMPLIFIED ELECTION 2020America Amplified creates local, regional, and national journalism using community engagement to inform and strengthen reporting. WPSU reporter Min Xian followed stories that community members identified as deserving of more coverage in McKean County, Pennsylvania.

Mirya R. Holman, Tulane University, talked about the role of sheriffs at polling places in some states.

DEMOCRACY WORKS The Democracy Works podcast seeks to answer the question of what it means to live in a democracy by examining different aspects of democratic life — from voting to criminal justice to the free press. In a partnership between the McCourtney Institute and WPSU, 41 episodes were produced in 2020.

Michael Berkman, Jenna Spinelli, and Chris Beem are the hosts of “Democracy Works,” a weekly podcast about building and sustaining a democracy.


“Many thanks to WPSU for creating this amazing video on the life and work of ADRI Director, William J. Doan. From drawing to meditating, to the joys of becoming a grandfather, to sage advice offered to recent Penn State graduates, this three-minute piece packs a lot in. Just beautiful!”— Penn State Art and Design Research Incubator

BILL DOAN: ART AND ANXIETY

WPSU Facebook fans are the first to see our short digital stories highlighting the arts, culture, science, and activities in central Pennsylvania. WPSU staff, interns, and graduate assistants created 53 digital shorts in 2020.

“Fabulous! Indeed we love watching ‘The Log.’ Thanks for showcasing an amazing and caring man.Congratulations, Robert Bush, Sr.” — Dena

“Very nice and impressive! Glad [Larry Kokoskie] got to do this.” — Sussie

“The place this was filmed was behind my home when I lived in Chester Hill Philipsburg. There still is evidence of the train parts history.” — Ron

“Thanks so much for doing this Molly, Rene, and WPSU!” — Christine

“Great playing and great show, ‘Metronome’.” — Mara

“I’m glad this show is continuing its run! Great, local music.” — Mark

LIFE ON THE LOG

THE ALLY POPPER TRAIN WRECK OF 1914

METRONOME FROM HOME

“Awesomeness! Do you make the costumes yourself?” — Michele

EVERY DAY IS CATURDAY AT CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY

“Hey, I know that lady AND that cat! Awesome job, Super Shaff!” — Ricky

“I do so enjoy your videos. I am in Niagara on the Lake.I will think after watching your tv segment you will have more viewers.” — DK

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Monday through Friday, June 14–August 6

This summer your family can go on adventures to continents around the world and expeditions right in your backyard.

Each weekday, June 14–August 6 videos and activities will be released that you can add to your expedition. Explore these topics are they relate

to our seven continents.

Music Mondays with Melanie STEM Tuesdays with Eberly College of Science Wednesday Walks with Carolyn Cooking Thursdays with Cassie and Kids Global Arts on Fridays with local arts organizations

and independent artists

wpsu.org/virtualsummercamp

Virtual Summer CAMP 2021

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THANKS TO OUR DONORS

To learn more about underwriting opportunities with WPSU, contact

Don Bedell at 814-863-5596.

Listening.Understanding.Delivering.

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The Palmer Museum of Art on the Penn State University Park campus is a free-admission arts resource for the University and surrounding communities in central Pennsylvania.

With a growing collection of 10,000 objects representing a variety of cultures and spanning centuries of art, the Palmer is the largest art museum between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and is the leading cultural resource for the region.

Penn State University Curtin Road University Park, PA 16802 palmermuseum.psu.edu

This guide indicates scheduled programs at time of publication. Watch WPSU-TV's evening lineups or visit our website for program descriptions at wpsu.org/tv/schedules.

WPSU’s World Kitchen

Classic Italian

Sunday, June 20, at 2:00 p.m.on ZOOM

This month's episode of World Kitchen will introduce you to the delicious world of classic Italian cooking. World Kitchen guest chef, Patrick Tunno, will share some of his family's traditions and favorite recipes.

To register, visit wpsu.org/worldkitchen

Documents

PROGRAM GUIDE - WPSU