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NOW on PBS
“Caring for America’s Wounded Warriors”
The Pentagon estimates that as many as one in five American soldiers are coming home from war zones with traumatic brain injuries, many of which require round-the-clock attention. But lost in the reports of these returning soldiers are the stories of family members who often sacrifice everything to care for them. This week NOW reveals how little has been done to help these family caregivers, and reports on dedicated efforts to support them. Friday, November 20 at 8:30 pm ET Repeats 11/22 at 11:30 am ET
Bill Moyers Journal “LBJ’s Path to War”
As President Obama prepares to respond to General McChrystal’s call for more troops in Afghanistan, Bill Moyers considers another President’s decision to escalate troop levels in a military conflict. Through President Lyndon Johnson’s taped phone conversations and his own remembrances, Bill Moyers looks at Johnson’s deliberations as he stepped up America’s role in Vietnam. Friday, November 20 at 9 pm ET
Media Meet “Bart Stupak Congress Update”
Congressman Bart Stupak discusses passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, including his controversial amendment upholding restrictions on government funding of abortion, plus other timely topics affecting Upper Peninsula citizens. Saturday, November 21 at 6:30 pm ET Repeats 11/22 at 1:30 pm ET
High School Bowl “Gladstone vs Cedarville; Ironwood vs Superior Central” Join host GG Gordon as she presents the “best and brightest” from area high schools competing for scholarships and prestige in a battle of speed and knowledge. Cheer on your favorite team or test yourself against contestants from 50 Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin schools in the 32nd season of High School Bowl. Saturday, November 21 at 8 pm ET Repeats 11/23 at Noon ET
Austin City Limits “Pearl Jam” Classic alternative rockers Pearl Jam take the ACL stage with tunes from their latest album, Backspacer, as well as catalogue favorites. Saturday, November 21 at 10 pm ET
View our complete Channel 13.1 schedule for the entire month, including daytime and overnight. (This is the most complete and up-to-date version of our schedule available anywhere.)
October Full Month Schedule
November Full Month Schedule
Public TV 13 presents a behind-the-scenes documentary by independent filmmaker John Pepin which explores the events leading up to and including the making of Otto Preminger’s classic 1959 courtroom thriller Anatomy of a Murder. DVDs are now available for $29.95. Call 800-227-WNMU or 227-1300 to purchase your copy.
November Program Highlights Page
Special Native American Programming in November is made possible by
Island Resort & Casino
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