TV Schedule for PBS Encore (WBRA-DT2) Roanoke, VA
Sunday, December 21st TV listings for PBS Encore (WBRA-DT2) Roanoke, VA
Story in the Public Square James Fishkin
Stanford professor James Fishkin offers a path to improving not just the health of democracy, but the effectiveness of liberal democratic governments.
The renowned political scientist discusses global news and interviews world leaders.
A Southern Celtic Christmas Concert
James Flannery hosts a celebration of Celtic and Appalachian Christmas traditions; with singer Moya Brennan, Riverdance composer Bill Whelan, bluegrass banjo player Alison Brown and Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney.
Classic Gospel Whitney Houston: I Go to the Rock -- The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston
How gospel music influenced Whitney Houston's personal life and helped shape her career; host CeCe Winans.
Music and the Spoken Word A Merry Little Christmas featuring Sutton Foster
Host Lindsay Paris visits eight regional destinations from the coast of Maine to the Berkshires to explore Christmas traditions and events in New England.
Kitchen Curious With Vivian Howard Beans & Rice
Dried vs. canned beans; rice varieties; Tidewater Grain's rice revival; pinto bean, sausage and rice bake.
Energy Switch India's Energy and Climate Policies, Part 1
India's electrification goals; the tension between coal and solar.
Energy Switch India's Energy and Climate Policies, Part 2
The growth of electric vehicles; air conditioning to combat heat waves; decarbonization targets; the importance of efficiency.
Wilson Fairchild: Statler Made
Langdon and Wil Reid pay tribute to their roots and honor their fathers, Don and Harold Reid of The Statler Brothers; host Bill Cody.
The life of Danny Gatton, a guitarist known for playing across a variety of genres including jazz, rock, country, blues and rockabilly.
Investment tips in stocks, bonds, real estate and collectibles.
The Chavis Chronicles Clifton Johnson -- Empower Series/Financial Expert
Clifton Johnson, creator of the 501(c) 3 organization the EMPOWER Series, talks about financial literacy.
Investment tips in stocks, bonds, real estate and collectibles.
Songs at the Center Arkadiy Gips, Alex Gordez, Michael Logen, Emily Shackelton
Ukrainian-born instrumentalists Arkadiy Gips and Alex Gordez perform with Michael Logen and Emily Shackelton.
The Life of a Musician Jesse Smathers
Jesse Smathers of Lonesome River Band fame shares authentic string-band storytelling and Appalachian rhythm on original tunes like "Sing Darling Sing" and timeless mountain melodies.
WoodSongs Kids Adalyn Ramey & Arizona Wildflowers
Songwriter and guitarist Adalyn Ramey; the family band Arizona Wildflowers from Southern Arizona.
The Lawrence Welk Show Christmas
Celebrating Christmas with "Jingle Bells," "Doll Dance," "Star Carol," "Frosty the Snowman" and "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus."
Classic Gospel Whitney Houston: I Go to the Rock -- The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston
How gospel music influenced Whitney Houston's personal life and helped shape her career; host CeCe Winans.
Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl (2023)
Sarah Cannon finds fame playing simple country girl Minnie Pearl. Instantly identifiable by her straw hat with a price tag dangling from its brim, Minnie Pearl becomes an icon of country music radio, stage and television.
Statler Brothers Farewell Concert
After a 39-year career, Harold, Don, Phil and Jimmy - brought their touring days to a close with this live concert event.
To the Ends of the Earth: Avian Chronicles
A journey around the world for a view into the lives of birds, from nesting and flying to feeding and providing for chicks.
Celebrating the holidays with recipes, creative entertaining ideas and tips to make every gathering memorable.
Abandoned in the Arctic (2007)
An ancestor of Lt. Adolphus Greely traces his journey through Arctic waters.
Wine First Hardanger
Selecting three different ciders from three apple farmers in Hardanger in Norway; chef Steinar Rinaldo prepares dishes to match each cider.
Wine First Lisbon & Alentejo, Portugal
Searching for the finest Portuguese wines, from Alentejo to Lisbon; chef Joao Rodrigues.
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
The Best of the Joy of Painting River's Peace
A river gently flows under protective tree branches.
World events, business news and weather forecasts; broadcast in English.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics Hip & Glute Strengthening
A no-impact workout designed to stretch and strengthen the gluteus muscles by rebalancing the whole body.
Wimee's Words Clapping
Clapping and circulation; a book about clapping; Wimee and friends make an igloo.
Let's Learn Can You Find the Short "i" in Imaginative?
Making slime; being a clown; finding patterns; reading "Lovely"; listening for sounds in words.
Zula Patrol Birds of a Feather; Bula's Heroes: The Great Camouflage Caper
The Zula Patrol searches for a baby bird's mother; Dark Truder shrinks Bula, Zeeter and Multo and puts them in a terrarium.