# arts culture series (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover arts culture series. Page: Feed: --- ## Martina McBride shares her favorite Dolly Parton memories _2026-08-26 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ Tributes continued to pour in for Dolly Parton a day after her death. Singer-songwriter Martina McBride, named female vocalist of the year four times by the Country Music Association and three times by the Academy of Country Music, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss her friend and fellow icon. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/dolly.mp3) ## New study reveals widespread signs of brain trauma among former NFL players _2026-08-25 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ At least one in four NFL players has CTE when they die, according to a new study that examined the brains of former pro players. CTE is a brain disease thought to be caused by years of sustained head trauma and can only be diagnosed after an autopsy of the brain. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dr. Chris Nowinski of the Concussion and CTE Foundation, and a co-author of this study. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/nfl.mp3) ## Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations _2026-08-25 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary life. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/dolly-1.mp3) ## How Trump intervened in the DOJ case against Live Nation _2026-08-24 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ The Department of Justice spent more than a decade building a case accusing Live Nation of illegally dominating the live event industry by thwarting competition to keep ticket prices high. But according to a Wall Street Journal investigation, President Trump urged senior DOJ officials to settle the case just days before it was set to go to trial. Ali Rogin discussed more with Rebecca Ballhaus. PBS… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/tickets.mp3) ## In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind _2026-08-24 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work. In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/underfall.mp3) ## Paramount's Warner Bros. bid and threat to leave California divide Hollywood _2026-08-21 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his operations out of California if the deal is not approved. William Brangham discussed more with Matthew Belloni of Puck News. PBS News is supported… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/hollywood.mp3) ## Quilt exhibit showcases artwork of inmate turned criminal justice activist _2026-08-18 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ His work is now shown in major museums and galleries, but Jesse Krimes created some of his first artwork in prison. Following his release, he's also become a strong advocate for the formerly incarcerated and for reforming the overall system of mass incarceration. Jeffrey Brown reports for our Art in Action series, which explores the intersection of art and democracy as part of our CANVAS coverage.… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/elegyquiltsmp3.mp3) ## Why Poorna Jagannathan values finding success later in life _2026-08-18 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age show "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu comedy "Deli Boys." In the latest episode of "Settle In," she speaks to Amna Nawaz about her unexpected acting career and the power of later-in-life success. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/settle-in-with-pbs-news/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/SettleIn_PoornaJagannathan_AUDIO_Final.mp3) ## Remembering the life and career of Hayden Panettiere _2026-08-17 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. No official cause of death was given for the versatile actress and Golden Globe nominee. Emergency responders found her in cardiac arrest before she was pronounced dead at a home in South Carolina. Police say there was no evidence of foul play. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown remembers Panettiere's life and career. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/haydenpenetierre..mp3) ## How Trump's construction projects are changing Washington and costing taxpayers _2026-08-13 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ President Trump is pressing ahead with an ambitious effort to reshape Washington with new construction and renovations. The White House projects alone are now estimated to cost at least $900 million, with taxpayers funding a significant portion, despite earlier promises that private donors would cover most of the bill. White House correspondent Liz Landers takes a closer look. PBS News is… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/monumnet.mp3) ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1ymchgkkAppc) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## Teacher empowers her students to see themselves as art _2026-08-13 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ An artist and educator in Washington, D.C., is using her work to celebrate her students while confronting the lasting effects of redlining. Blu Murphy is helping young people see themselves and their communities as works of art. Shane Mukasa of our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting Labs, has the story. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders.… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/art.mp3) ## Andrew Bird takes eclectic compositions to symphony stages _2026-08-12 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ From playing classical masterpieces and jazz standards on his violin to singing folk and rock, Andrew Bird continues to cross over music and performance genres. Special correspondent Mike Cerre caught up with Bird performing with the San Francisco Symphony for the 20th anniversary of his breakout album. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/orchestra.mp3) ## The art of the obit _2026-08-12 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ Sam Roberts has written 1,600 obituaries in his decadeslong career as a reporter for The New York Times. In this episode of "Settle In," he speaks to Geoff Bennett about his new book, "Are They Dead Yet?" and what he's learned about life. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/settle-in-with-pbs-news/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/SettleIn_SamRoberts_Audio_FINAL.mp3) ## How pop culture and social media are changing how people talk _2026-08-10 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ Judy Woodruff has been speaking to a host of experts about the country's 250th anniversary for her "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast. That includes conversations about the roles satire, national parks and music have played in our history. The latest episode looks at how American English evolved. As it turns out, there's one word that reveals a lot about the way we speak. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/inpursuitofhappiness.mp3) ## Exhibition reveals how summers by the sea shaped three great American painters _2026-08-06 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ Throughout art history, artist circles have been fundamental to the evolution of the craft. A new exhibition in New England reveals how an artist triangle, three painters who would go down as 20th-century greats, shaped the course of their own careers while on summer retreats. Correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes us to Cape Ann for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/bysea-1.mp3) ## The science behind using the arts to combat loneliness and social isolation _2026-08-04 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ A new program in Charlotte, North Carolina, is using the arts to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Paul Solman reports on prescriptions for art instead of medicine for our series at the intersection of art and health, part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/prescribingart.mp3)