23 episodes
North Americana Liz Beatty
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- Society & Culture
North Americana hits the road, unearthing surprising stories that connect Americans and Canadians, then sharing insider travel tips for those who might want to go too. Award-winning journalist Liz Beatty hosts inviting along some great American storytellers and expert guests.
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War of 1812 Factoids Americans Would Love to Know
PBS storyteller Robert Reid shares his funny factual dive into the war that few people can explain on either side of the border. And why all this matters today.
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New France Cuisine Across North America
Beyond poutine, two stories in this episode set the table for the varied culinary legacy of New France in North America. From Montreal bagels to Cajun gumbo.
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A King, a President & a Hotdog Save the Free World
The little-known story of how a King, a US president, and a hotdog saved the free world. And how our host Liz Beatty is connected to all this!
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Mushing From Fairbanks to Whitehorse - The Yukon Quest
An insider take on this cross-border odyssey from National Geographic photographer and writer Katie Orlinsky. We get the goods straight from mushers who take on this most gruelling of dog sled races.
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Canadian Black Baseball’s Quest for Cooperstown
National Geographic Editor, Heather Greenwood Davis, reveals how a black baseball team in Ontario, pre-Jackie Robinson, were among the best in the world. And how their descendants are still fighting for their due recognition.
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The Hawaiian Roots of BC’s Salt Spring Island
Long before steamships and airplanes, Hawaiians were planting roots in British Columbia’s Salt Spring Island. And they still are.