Wednesday, June 11th TV listings for PBS (WKNO2) Memphis, TN
Bugs That Rule the World Beetle Mania
The crucial ecological roles that beetles play in nearly every environment, and why they are often regarded "the most important species on the planet."
First Peoples Europe
Why homo sapiens prevailed over the neanderthals in prehistoric Europe; the cause of the neanderthals' extinction.
Books by the River Joseph McGill Jr & Herb Frazier
Authors Joseph McGill Jr. and Herb Frazier discuss the impact of "Sleeping with the Ancestors: How I Followed the Footprints of Slavery."
Books by the River Mary Kay Andrews
Author Mary Kay Andrews talks about "Summers at the Saint: A Novel," her creative process and the power of reinvention.
Aging Matters Aging with Honor
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated All Chocolate, All the Time
Boston cream pie; silicone spatulas; chocolate sheet cake with milk chocolate frosting.
Fresh Glass Cassandra Goes South (Part Two)
Visiting Valle de Guadalupe and Ensenada in Mexico.
The Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah's Legacy The Queen of Creole Cuisine
Shrimp Creole; oyster-stuffed chicken breast; sweet potato pie.
How olives are transformed into olive oil; preparing an olive and goat cheese focaccia bread; growing figs and pistachios; a family-owned South Dakota cattle ranch tries innovative practices borrowed from abroad.
Ask This Old House Gutter Runoff; Replace Ceiling Fan
Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.
Central Texas Gardener Plants for Earth Friendly Gardens
Easy to grow native plants; replacing lawn with native grasses and pollinator perennials.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell Beside Still Waters, Part 3
Detailing and highlighting the grasses and other areas; underpainting the rocks along the banks; painting the reflections of the grasses and rocks along the shoreline.
Best of Sewing With Nancy Sew Simple With Rectangles & Squares, Part 3
Jewelry caddies; ironing blankets; a closet organizer; pillow wrap.
Opportunity Knock$ Finding Resources
The six families work on homework assigned by their coaches and use The Opportunity Finder to identify help from nonprofits.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics Improve Your Agility With Miranda Esmonde-White
An advanced standing and floor workout that activates the muscle cells in the legs and full body to help improve agility.
Sit and Be Fit Tune Into Your Body
Building awareness of how the body feels when it is in perfect alignment helps avoid postural weakness; using good form and proper technique while doing functional exercises.
PBS News Hour New
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
Rick Steves' Europe Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes
Three classic Greek getaways -- Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes -- include touring ancient Greek ruins, tracing the vestiges of the Crusades and sampling rustic cuisine.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Songs of the Past
Broadway actors Leslie Odom Jr. and Nathan Lane explore their family histories.
The story of a southeast Memphis neighborhood with a surprising legacy - Established on the grounds of the former Deaderick plantation, it was one of the first communities in the United States to be built entirely by and for African Americans.
Frontline Syria's Detainee Files New
Former guards, soldiers and intelligence officials shed new light on the Assad regime's arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war.
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
From Fear to Hope: The HIV and AIDS Journey
Scientists and medical professionals fight to treat and cure HIV and AIDS, while activists protest the government's mistreatment of the epidemic.
Performance rehearsal clips, interviews and archival footage highlight the life and work of activist Brent Nicholson Earle, whose 10,000-mile run around the U.S. in 1986 raised awareness about the plight of AIDS patients.
Sister Eileen and Her Boyz: An HIV in the Rust Belt Story
Sister Eileen Schieber reflects on her ministry to gay men during the late 1980s and early 1990s providing care and housing for those with HIV/AIDS.
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Books by the River Kimberly Brock
Author Kimberly Brock discusses her inspirations for "The Fabled Earth: A Novel," her creative process and how she finds success in what she writes.
Books by the River Leonard Pitts Jr.
Author Leonard Pitts Jr. discusses his creative process for "54 Miles: A Novel," which follows a Black teenager and white journalist as they navigate the aftermath of a racially charged incident.
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
Story in the Public Square Nicole Karlis
Author Nicole Karlis talks about physical and emotional benefits to practicing care.
NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.
News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels, dubbed into English.
From Fear to Hope: The HIV and AIDS Journey
Scientists and medical professionals fight to treat and cure HIV and AIDS, while activists protest the government's mistreatment of the epidemic.