WNET UP Next

The independent film’s writer, director, editor, and co-producer talks about shooting it on a micro budget, exploring mental illness, and more.

Jacoby talks about his theater documentary and shares stories of interviewing Hugh Jackman, Christine Baranski, Ian McKellen, and other Broadway legends.

Today on Teacher Appreciation Day, listen in as the podcast dedicates an expanded episode to the WNET PBS Digital Innovators Program.

The podcast welcomed Community Engagement’s Brian Tate and Jasmine Wilson to speak on the upcoming mental health initiative and how it built on the strength of last year’s "New American Dream."

The podcast welcomed journalist and author Walter Isaacson, creative consultant for the film and author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life.

Actor and author Stephen McGann, who portrays  Dr. Patrick Turner. McGann shares with host Tom Stewart fascinating insights about the show, its history and production.

Brian Stokes Mitchell explains his ongoing relationship with the Tabernacle Choir.

Ken Burns talks with Tom Stewart about his new film on the life of Jackie Robinson and recounts the personal history that’s led to his over forty-year career as a filmmaker.  We learn about the elements that comprise his style, what he  refers to as the “the authentic application of technique” and hear about his collaborators such as […] The post Ken Burns, Filmmaker: Jackie Robinson appeared first on The WNET Group.

Klay is featured in PBS’ multiplatform "American Veteran" initiative, which traces the story of the veteran experience from the Revolution to today.

The director/producer of Chasing the Dream’s new digital series shares details about five formerly incarcerated individuals seeking pardons for more opportunities in the outside world.

GBH’s Denise DiIanni shares her thoughts on the multiplatform initiative and the importance of destigmatizing mental illness in our society.

Filmmaker Stanley Nelson joins WNET Up Next for a conversation with Tom Stewart about his multi-award winning career.  Nelson’s latest film, Tell Them We Are Rising (www.hbcurising.com),  a documentary which explores the role that historically black colleges and universities have played in American history and culture,  premiered in late 2017 at the Sundance Film Festival […] The post WNET Up Next: Stanley Nelson, Filmmaker appeared first on The WNET Group.

In the final episode of a three part series devoted to the hosts of MetroFocus, WNET’s daily news and interview program, WNET Up Next’s Tom Stewart sits down with Jack Ford, whose earlier career as a trial lawyer and a law professor provided him with an exceptional avenue of training for the world of broadcast journalism. Jack […] The post WNET Up Next: Jack Ford, Host of MetroFocus appeared first on The WNET Group.

WNET Up Next continues its focus on the three hosts of the daily news and interview program MetroFocus,  as Tom Stewart sits down for a conversation with show host Rafael PiRoman.  MetroFocus  recently celebrated its 500th episode as a a daily broadcast under the leadership of Executive Producer Dave Brown. Rafael relates how his background […] The post WNET Up Next: Rafael PiRoman, Host of MetroFocus appeared first on The WNET Group.

In the first of a three-part series devoted to the hosts of WNET’s MetroFocus, Jenna Flanagan sits down with WNET Up Next’s Tom Stewart for a lively conversation about her career in journalism and the things that make MetroFocus a unique on-air and online news service to the viewers of Thirteen, WLIW-21, and NJTV. Born […] The post WNET Up Next: Jenna Flanagan, Host of MetroFocus appeared first on The WNET Group.

Now that we’re in the midst of another exciting fall season in the arts,  WNET Up Next sits down with Joan Hershey, Editorial Director of  NYC-ARTS,  WNET’s weekly program devoted to  arts and culture. A long time producer of  arts programming for WNET,  Joan shares with host Tom Stewart an inside look at the series, its on-air […] The post WNET Up Next: NYC-Arts with Joan Hershey appeared first on The WNET Group.

Kids’ Media & Education Executive Producer Sandra Sheppard shares her thoughts on the importance of media for children details how many of her productions like Cyberchase, Mission US and Films BYkids are made, and talks about her extensive career here at WNET.

In conjunction with the PBS presentation of Michael Wood’s six hour documentary, The Story of China, WNET Up Next looks at China and Chinese-Americans through the personal lens of Yue Ma, a native Chinese and currently the  Director for Collections and Researach at New York City’s Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA).   MOCA, which […] The post WNET Up Next: The Story of China – A Personal Take with MOCA’s Yue Ma appeared first on The WNET Group.

Michael Kantor, Executive Producer of the acclaimed PBS series American Masters sits down with WNET Up Next to talk about the new season.  A highlight  of this years’ programs is the Chefs Flight, a grouping of  stories about  four of  Americas’ most outstanding culinary figures of the 20th and 21st centuries:  James Beard,  Julia Child, Jacques Pepin […] The post WNET Up Next: American Masters 2017, Michael Kantor, Exec. Prod. appeared first on The WNET Group.

“Treasures of New York” is an eclectic series of documentary films  exploring  the compelling history of the New York area and celebrating  some of its most vibrant cultural institutions, landmarks and personalities.    This edition  of WNET Up Next features members of the series’ creative team in conversation with Tom Stewart discussing  several upcoming “Treasures”.   Executive […] The post WNET Up Next: “Treasures of New York” appeared first on The WNET Group.

In the second of a two part series,  WNET Up Next continues its look at the Public Media initiative “The Talk – Race in America”  featuring a conversation with award winning Director and Supervising Producer Sam Pollard.  In the first episode, we heard about “The Talk” from the perspective of Executive Producer, Julie Anderson After outlining the […] The post WNET Up Next: “The Talk – Race in America”, Part Two with Director Sam Pollard appeared first on The WNET Group.

In this episode of WNET Up Next, the focus is on The Talk – Race in America, a two-hour film that premiered in 2017. In the first of a two-part WNET Up Next series, Executive Producer Julie Anderson discusses the meaning of “The Talk”, which refers to the conversation African-American families have with their children, […] The post WNET Up Next: “The Talk – Race in America”, Part One with Julie Anderson, Executive Producer. appeared first on The WNET Group.

David Zabel, Executive Producer of  Mercy Street shares his thoughts on the series and his career as a writer-producer of television drama. Mercy Street is now in it’s second season; the first season received an overwhelmingly positive response, as it marked the first PBS dramatic series to be be presented in many years with an American cast […] The post WNET Up Next: Mercy Street, Exec. Prod. David Zabel appeared first on The WNET Group.

David Horn, WNET’s Director of Performance and Arts  Programming and Executive Producer of Great  Performances returns to the podcast to discuss several  new productions from his portfolio, particularly The Wars of the Roses and Theater Close-Up.  The Wars of the Roses is a three-part film adaptation of Henry VI, Parts I & II featuring Tom Sturridge, […] The post WNET Up Next: David Horn, The Wars of the Roses & Theater Close-Up appeared first on The WNET Group.

The film “Military Medicine: Beyond the Battlefield”  is the first documentary produced by NJTV to receive a nationwide airing on PBS.  The film, hosted by ABC news correspondent Bob Woodruff,  covers military medical advances and technology from the battlefield  to the return home.  Executive Producer and Writer Sally Garner and Producer Ally Gimbel take us […] The post WNET Up Next: Sally Garner & Ally Gimbel, Military Medicine: Beyond the Battlefield appeared first on The WNET Group.

Ed Hersh, Producer of “Chasing the Dream: Poverty & Opportunity in America” is the featured guest on this edition of WNET Up Next. “Chasing the Dream” is the umbrella title for an ongoing and sustaining look at the issues of poverty and economic opportunity that currently face the United States. Instead of being merely a single program, […] The post WNET Up Next: Ed Hersh, Chasing the Dream: Poverty & Opportunity in America appeared first on The WNET Group.

In a Special Author Series Edition of WNET Up Next, MetroFocus anchor Rafael Pi Roman and author David Reid talk about the latter’s new book,  “The Brazen Age, New York City and the American Empire:  Politics, Art, and Bohemia”. The book focuses on the New York of the late forties, from the end of World […] The post WNET Up Next: Special Author Series Edition – David Reid and Rafael Pi Roman on “The Brazen Age” appeared first on The WNET Group.

Scott Davis, the Executive Producer of PBS Newshour Weekend shares a backstage look at the three-year old program which originates at WNET in New York.  Scott has had an award-winning career in television news and documentaries including stints with Larry King,  Phil Donahue and Bill Moyers, as well as production roles in several noted PBS […] The post WNET Up Next: Scott Davis, Executive Producer – “PBS Newshour Weekend “ appeared first on The WNET Group.

This episode features a conversation with Lois Vossen, the Executive Producer of the documentary series  Independent Lens.  In the interview, recorded  with Tom Stewart on May 20th, 2016, Lois explains the goals and mission of the series, its parent organization ITVS, and its special position in the world of public media.  Independent Lens is dedicated to […] The post WNET Up Next: Lois Vossen – “Independent Lens” appeared first on The WNET Group.

WNET, in association with Independent Lens and Fork Films,  recently hosted a screening and followup discussion of “The Armor of Light” at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City.  The film,  the directorial debut of activist and filmmaker Abigail Disney,  follows Evangelical pastor and anti-abortion activist Rev. Rob Schenck as […] The post WNET Up Next: “The Armor of Light” Discussion at Schomburg Center appeared first on The WNET Group.

Filmmaker Abigail Disney returns to public media with The Armor of Light.  In this conversation  with WNET’s Tom Stewart, Ms. Disney takes us behind the scenes of the creation of this documentary, her film directing debut.   It tells the stories of longtime anti-abortion activist and Evangelical minster, Rev. Rob Schenck and Lucia McBath, whose […] The post WNET Up Next: Abigail Disney “The Armor of Light” appeared first on The WNET Group.

Ken Burns talks with Tom Stewart about his new film on the life of Jackie Robinson and recounts the personal history that’s led to his over forty-year career as a filmmaker.  We learn about the elements that comprise his style, what he  refers to as the “the authentic application of technique” and hear about his collaborators such as […] The post Ken Burns, Filmmaker: Jackie Robinson appeared first on The WNET Group.

WNET Vice President of Programming Stephen Segaller sets the stage for our month-long celebration of Shakespeare’s Legacy which features many hours of special programming plus numerous online features at thirteen.org/shakespeare.  Programs include Shakespeare Uncovered and The Hollow Crown.  Stephen also shares a wonderful personal story of how he came to discover the Bard at an early age, […] The post “Segaller on Shakespeare” – Stephen Segaller, WNET VP of Programming appeared first on The WNET Group.

Stanley Nelson, director of  The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution  in a discussion of the film led by WNET’s Rafael PiRoman recorded live at the Apollo Theater in New York.  Panelists include former Black Panther Party members Kathleen Cleaver, Ericka Huggins, and David Lemieux, joined by journalist Jamilah Lemieux. The post Stanley Nelson, Filmmaker of “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution” in a panel discussion led by Rafael PiRoman appeared first on The WNET Group.

Michael Kantor, Executive Producer of “American Masters” on PBS  discusses the documentary film creative process and previews the 30th anniversary season of the multi-award winning  biographical series. The post Michael Kantor, Executive Producer of “American Masters” appeared first on The WNET Group.

Hillary Sieber, Producer of “The Chatterbox”, a PBS Digital Studios production in association with WLIW, shares her insights about putting together an intergenerational exploration of pop culture and technology. The post Hillary Sieber, Producer of “The Chatterbox” appeared first on The WNET Group.

Great Performances Executive Producer David Horn speaks about his fascinating career as both producer and director of many of our most outstanding performing arts programs.

Ellen Doherty, Executive Producer of the PBS Kids program, Cyberchase, takes us behind the scenes of the popular and influential animated series. The post Ellen Doherty, Executive Producer of Cyberchase appeared first on The WNET Group.

Dave Brown, Executive Producer of WNET’s MetroFocus, shares stories from his long career in multi-media news production and highlights the launch of MetroFocus as a multi-platform daily news and public affairs program. The post Dave Brown, MetroFocus appeared first on The WNET Group.

Fred Kaufman, Executive Producer of “Nature” takes us behind the scenes  for an in depth look at this public television mainstay, now entering its 34th season. The post Nature with Fred Kaufman appeared first on The WNET Group.

Veteran producer Mike Kostel fills us in on the 2015 seven hour marathon broadcast of “American Graduate Day” originating from the Tisch WNET Studios at Lincoln Center in New York City. The post American Graduate Day with Mike Kostel appeared first on The WNET Group.

Carter discusses BYkids, which uses filmmaking to teach empathy and global citizenry, and its partnership with The WNET Group. "Films BYkids" Season 3 premieres Sunday, April 18 at 7pm on THIRTEEN.

Norman details upcoming productions "My Grandparents’ War," "Inside the Met" and "Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten," while also discussing her extensive career and love of producer collaboration.

In the latest edition of the podcast, Chung shares memories of her childhood, career in news, and thoughts on racism, particularly that directed toward Asian Americans.

Takei spoke about his incarceration in Japanese-American internment camps during World War II and his work fighting racism of all kinds.

Nagan speaks about POV’s 33rd season, which includes tonight’s "Love Child" premiere, with WNET’s behind-the-scenes podcast.

Executive Producer and Director Sheppard reflects on the positive aspects of working during the COVID-19 pandemic and references new relationships with educators and other partners.

Program Manager Naima Smith spoke about Create TV’s background, its diverse lineup of lifestyle and How-To programming, and more on the podcast.

The podcast taped a discussion at the Apollo on February 1, where panelists reflected on their associations with Miles Davis and the upcoming "American Masters" film.

Producer Douglas Chang talks about this broadcast career in public media and the challenges and exciting process of capturing live performances on video.

The podcast features Multi-Platform Initiatives’ Eugenia Harvey and Maya Navon about "Peril and Promise’s" new digital series "Freedom to Breathe."

Community Engagement’s Jasmine Wilson joins the podcast to discuss recollections of tri-state area residents who were at Woodstock.

The podcast dives into the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission and the first moon walk.

In conjunction with WNET”s Summer of ’69 celebration, WNET Up Next launches a three-episode series with a focus on the Stonewall riots.  Stonewall is the shorthand for the celebrated Greenwich village event which propelled the struggle for gay rights  to a new level of activism and national consciousness. First, host Tom Stewart talks with WNET’s […] The post WNET Up Next: “Summer of ’69 – Stonewall” appeared first on The WNET Group.

Women War & Peace II is a follow up to Women War & Peace, a series of films originally broadcast on PBS seven years ago.  The series demonstrates how women have been involved in shaping some of the most significant international stories of recent years, and in the process risking their lives for peace and […] The post WNET Up Next: Women War & Peace II appeared first on The WNET Group.

ALL ARTS, WNET’s new broadcast and streaming platform dedicated to arts and culture has just had it’s premiere  as a broadcast entity.  In this episode of WNET UP Next, host Tom Stewart is joined by Diane Masciale, Executive in Charge and Joe Harrell, Senior Director. Diane details the history of the development of the service, […] The post WNET Up Next: ALL ARTS – Diane Masciale & Joe Harrell appeared first on The WNET Group.

Amanpour and Company Co-Executive Producer Gina Kim discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of producing a daily news program, as well as her career as a veteran broadcast producer.

Stephanie Carter, the Executive Producer of the very popular science-based PBS series “Secrets of the Dead” sits down with Tom Stewart to discuss the series and her career in public media. “Secrets of the Dead”  will begin its new season on PBS on Wednesday evening October 3rd at 10PM.  “The Woman in the Iron Coffin”  is a […] The post WNET Up Next: Stephanie Carter, Secrets of the Dead appeared first on The WNET Group.

This episode of WNET Up Next is an Encore of an episode first heard in in 2016: Time for School: 2003-2016, produced,  directed and co-written by Nina Chaudry, puts a human face on the issue of education for millions of children in developing countries.  The film shines a light on this issue by telling the stories […] The post WNET Up Next: Encore: Nina Chaudry, Producer of Time For School: 2003-2016 appeared first on The WNET Group.