PBS News Hour - Brief But Spectacular

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The brightest thinkers, makers, artists and inventors give passionate takes on topics that inspire them. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

  1. 16 SEPT

    A Brief But Spectacular take on multigenerational housing

    Older adults will soon outnumber children on a global scale. Bridge Meadows is an innovative multigenerational housing community in Oregon that fosters healing and connection for foster youth, their families and elders. Three generations of Bridge Meadows residents give their Brief But Spectacular takes on how living in this vibrant community has transformed their lives for the better. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    4 min

  2. 8 AUG

    A Brief But Spectacular take on how anyone can give

    Fabiola Moreno Ruelas is a first-generation college graduate working for the California state legislature. She is also the founder of the Ruelas Fulfillment Foundation, which aims to help high school students pursue higher education. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on how anyone can give. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    4 min

  3. 3 JUL

    Flossie Lewis's Brief But Spectacular take on her 100th birthday

    Many will remember Flossie Lewis, who was among our earliest profiles on Brief But Spectacular. She spoke to us in 2016 about growing old and living well, earning millions of clicks and shares online. She joined Brief But Spectacular series creator Steve Goldbloom to celebrate a very special occasion, her 100th birthday. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    5 min

  4. 2 JUL

    A Brief But Spectacular take on dreaming of home

    Priyanka Mattoo is an L.A.-based writer and filmmaker whose new memoir, "Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones," chronicles her peripatetic search for home, from Kashmir to England to Saudi Arabia to Michigan to Rome and, finally, to Los Angeles. She gives her Brief But Spectacular take on dreaming of home. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    3 min

  5. 14 MAY

    A Brief But Spectacular take on creating cultures of growth

    Mary C. Murphy is a social psychologist and professor specializing in improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in educational and organizational settings. Her new book, "Cultures of Growth," explores the traits of individual and team success. Mary shares her Brief But Spectacular take on how we create cultures of growth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    3 min

  6. 22 APR

    A Brief But Spectacular take on giving climate activism a shot

    Kevin J. Patel is a climate activist from Los Angeles. After experiencing heart issues due to poor air quality in his city, he founded OneUpAction International, an organization intended to empower marginalized youth to be change-makers. He gives his Brief But Spectacular take on giving climate activism a shot. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    3 min

  7. 15 APR

    A Brief But Spectacular take on what it means to be human

    Yuval Noah Harari is a professor renowned for his broad and thought-provoking perspectives on human history. Harari, who is the bestselling author of "Sapiens," recently released a new volume of this work for younger readers. He gives his Brief But Spectacular take on what it means to be human. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    4 min

  8. 13 APR

    A Brief But Spectacular take on the miracle of flight

    Entrepreneur and author Derrick Fennell has been a flight attendant for more than 14 years. Many of his passengers know him for his in-flight poems reflecting on his time in the skies. Fennell shares one of his poems and his Brief But Spectacular take on the miracle of flight. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    3 min
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