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Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire
The first African American to close an overseas billion dollar leveraged buyout deal. Term Length: 02/01/2023 - 01/31/2026

Treasures of New York: Joseph Lloyd Manor & the Jupiter Hammon Project
On Long Island, a new interpretation for an 18th-century historic home.

American Portrait-MetroFocus Special Report: Everyday America The Brave
Arts organizations that took part in PBS American Portrait discuss their work and mission.

American Portrait-MetroFocus Special Report: Reshaping Islam's Narrative in America
Muslim Community Network shapes the narrative about what it means to be Muslim in the U.S.

PBS American Portrait Explores State of the American Dream
PBS American Portrait shares a sneak peak at first episode of documentary series.

Sizzle Reel – Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire
Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire Sizzle Reel

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: 1968
50 years ago, students took over Columbia University to protest the Vietnam War and a variety of other issues. We’re going back to a week that became a part of American history with William Sales, Jr., a protester who was there, and Paul Cronin the editor of the book, “A Time To Stir: Columbia ’68.”

A Brief History of Veterans Coming Home to New York City
How has New York City supported returning service members as they've transitioned out of the military and readjusted to civilian life?

PBS Documentary: “Tulsa: The Fire and The Forgotten”
PBS DOCUMENTARY “TULSA: THE FIRE AND THE FORGOTTEN”

George Floyd’s Family Celebrates His Life
George Floyd’s family, aunts Angela Harrelson and Mahalia Jones remember their late nephew

“Better, Not Bitter:” One of the Falsely Accused Central Park Five Tells His Story
ONE OF THE FALSELY ACCUSED CENTRAL PARK FIVE TELLS HIS STORY

Advancements in Eyecare: Father-Son Team Restoring Sight
ADVANCEMENTS IN EYECARE: FATHER-SON TEAM RESTORING SIGHT

MetroFocus Medical Marvels Series: Advancements in Eye Care (Promo)
Advancements in eye care and opthamology
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Booker
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has officially thrown his hat in the ring for a Presidential run in 20-20.

Journey to Jobs (Broadcast Ready with Embedded Captions)
JOURNEY TO JOBS is a one-hour special, presented as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative, public media’s commitment to help communities illuminate pathways to gainful employment in America. Term Length: In perpetuity

Journey to Jobs (For Broadcast Without Embedded Captions, .SCC File Available)
JOURNEY TO JOBS is a one-hour special, presented as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative, public media’s commitment to help communities illuminate pathways to gainful employment in America. Term Length: In perpetuity

Journey to Jobs (Localizable)
JOURNEY TO JOBS is a one-hour special, presented as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative, public media’s commitment to help communities illuminate pathways to gainful employment in America. Term Length: In perpetuity

9/11 Responders Need Help
In wake of 9/11 terrorist attacks, many first responders, now living in all 50 states, came down with 9/11 cancers. Now, funding meant to help them is running out.

The Sweet Smell of Success
Host Jenna Flangan travels to Greyston Bakery in downtown Yonkers, New York, to explore why their specialty isn’t just the brownies they make.

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MetroFocus Coronavirus Open
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Coronavirus Panic in the Tri-State
We’ll address public fears, explain the facts and assess the threat.

Special Edition: Medical Marvels
Tonight, we take you inside the operating room at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, where brain surgeons are using cutting edge technology to treat patients more effectively.

Special Edition: Education in America
Long Island's diversity disparity. College hopes and worries. Historically black colleges and universities and their impact on America.

Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.
“Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away” tells the story of Auschwitz by using virtual reality, rare artifacts and much more.

Holocaust Testimony by Hologram
Anne Frank’s stepsister ensures that future generations will never forget the Holocaust
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Yom Kippur Special: Catholic Priest Investigates “Forgotten” Holocaust
Catholic priest investigates Holocaust

Jeff Daniels Part II
The “To Kill A Mockingbird” actor is back to share his journey from stage to screen, and all the roles in between.

Life After "Jeopardy!"
The former and current longest-running Jeopardy champion, Ken Jennings, joins MetroFocus co-host and former Jeopardy contestant, Jack Ford.

Jeff Daniels
The actor will share his take on embodying one of literature’s best-known characters, attorney Atticus Finch.

Pride & Politics
Donald Trump became the first Republican president to recognize June as Gay Pride Month. Michelangelo Signorile will share his perspective.

Justice Week: The Future of Rikers (Benefiting the Boroughs: Eye on the Bronx)
BENEFITING THE BOROUGHS: EYE ON THE BRONX

Justice Week: Mentally Ill and in Jail
In partnership with Public Square Media, we continue our special “Justice Week” series with a revealing look at life behind bars for New Yorkers suffering with mental illness.

Justice Week: "After Rikers: Justice By Design"
We’ll give you a revealing look at life after lockup as we premiere “After Rikers: Justice by Design.”

Justice Week: Women and Incarceration
In partnership with Public Square Media, we continue our special “Justice Week” series with personal stories of women who have experienced life inside Rikers.

Justice Week: Jails in Your Community
In partnership with Public Square Media, we continue our special “Justice Week” series and examine the blueprint for the closing of Rikers Island with some of the key officials leading New York’s criminal justice reform.

Cannabis Cures?
Can medicinal marijuana save lives? Actress and cannabis advocate Ricki Lake joins the conversation.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's 2020 Presidential Bid
YouTube Announcement: Working People First | Bill de Blasio 2020
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The Right to Light Up in New York
We have the details on an important conference that begins today about marijuana legalization in New York.
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4/20: Time to Legalize?
Is it time to legalize Pot in New York State? Senator Chuck Schumer wants to decriminalize marijuana, what about you?

The Case Against Legalization
Is marijuana more dangerous than previously reported? The author of “Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence” joins us with a warning.

Ventura's Cannabis Crusade
Former wrestler-turned-Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura makes the case for marijuana legalization.

NYC Going to Pot
Mayor de Blasio and the NYPD will reform policies on marijuana enforcement in the city. New York City’s Public Advocate Letitia James joins us to share her take on the legalization debate.

Pot & The Tri-State
Is recreational marijuana coming soon? Steve Adubato, host of “One on One with Steve Adubato,” and author of “Lessons in Leadership” joins us with the details.

A Fight Divided, Fighting to Reunite
A decorated U.S. Marine fights to reunite her family after her undocumented husband is deported back to Mexico.

Bronx Borough President Exclusive
In a MetroFocus Exclusive, Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. will weigh in on criminal justice reform, the fallout of closing Rikers Island, and a potential run for City Hall.

Fairness and Equality in the Newsroom
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists continues the fight for fairness and equality in the newsroom.

Women, War & Peace
Documentarian Abigail Disney discusses the groundbreaking new edition of the PBS series, “Women, War & Peace II.”

Soldiers' Stories
We’ll take a look at how one group is aiming to accurately share the experiences of American troops, with Army veteran, and Emmy winning director of "Searching for Bergdahl" Robert Ham and Marine Corps veteran and associate producer and military advisor for Netflix's series, "Medal of Honor."

Frontline to Homefront
Find out how local veterans are making a difference within their ranks and in our communities.

Tom Hanks Gives Back
"Frontline to Homefront" is a MetroFocus series on Post 9/11 Veterans and how they are finding allies as they lead the fight to successfully transition to civilian life. It is also unique, because it is produced by a service-connected enlisted veteran of two branches of the Armed Services.

Digging Deeper With Cory Booker
Cory Booker just threw his hat in the ring for the 2020 Presidential Election. He shares thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, race relations, and more.

Cory Booker's Call To 'Unite'
Cory Booker just threw his hat in the ring for the 2020 Presidential Election. He shares thoughts on finding common ground and advancing the common good.

Veterans and Families National Health Network
A different healthcare option for veterans and their families...

Craig Newmark: Helping America's Veterans
CRAIGSLIST FOUNDER ON MAJOR PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS AIMED AT VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS

Military Adoptions
Stereotypes concerning our servicemembers made it difficult for one veteran to start a family.

Hofstra Law Helps Veterans
Hofstra Law School has clinics that help veterans with a host of legal issues.

The New Face of Politics
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is 28, a liberal activist, a Democratic Socialist, and she has just sent shockwaves.

VETSTHRIVENYC
A new healthcare model is combining medicine and the arts to help meet the needs of New York City’s veterans.

Tough As They Come
MetroFocus speaks with Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, one of only five quadruple amputees from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.

Team Rubicon
Dean Skelos was convicted of bribery, extortion and conspiracy, as the crusade against corruption in Albany continues.

Supervised Drug Sites
Are supervised injection sites for drug users the solution to New York’s opioid overdoses?

RENÉE FLEMING
Opera virtuoso Renée Fleming takes Broadway by storm in the revival of the classic “Carousel.”

Post 9/11 Veterans Roundtable
Post 9/11 Veteran Leaders Discuss where Veterans are now, focusing on employment, education, transition, physical and mental health, Transgender Veterans

Money vs. Mental Health
A new study finds commercial insurance may not give access to opioid addiction treatment.

K-2 in Zombieland
K2, also known as synthetic marijuana, is wreaking havoc in the Bronx as overdoses spike.

Jon Stewart: The Zadroga Act with Army Veteran & 9/11 First Responder Jon Feal
Jon Stewart & 9/11 First Responder John Feal head to DC

Getting Clean at Rikers
One recovering heroin addict credits a stay behind bars with helping her get clean.

Fighting the Opioid War
A Latino community in New York says “no más,” as it fights the war against opioids.

Eight Seconds Of Valor
From immigrant to Medal of Honor recipient. Retired U.S. Army Captain Florent “Flo” Groberg takes us through his journey.

Dopesick Nation
Our friends at Viceland take us deep into our “Dopesick Nation” with two recovering addict

Coming Home: The Battle
For some veterans the real battle begins when they return home. Now, there’s help for them and their families as they attempt to heal.

America Addicted
The nation's growing addiction to opioids. The new face of this drug crisis will shock you. PBS NewsHour’s Hari Sreenivasan join us with a report.

WCMU - American Medevac Promo feat. Morton Dean
This American Medevac Promo features Morton Dean, and was taped for WCMU.

Veterans Coming Home to Long Island: VetsBuild
Veterans on Long Island learn green construction techniques as part of a local veteran support initiative called VetsBuild.

Veterans and Civilians Bridge the Divide Through Papermaking
In New Jersey, veterans and non-veterans are finding new ways to communicate and connect by making paper from deconstructed military uniforms.

Conversations with New York City Veterans on the Military-Civilian Divide
Post-9/11 veterans in NYC talk about the military-civilian divide.

Conversations with New York City Civilians on the Military-Civilian Divide
NYC civilians talk about the military-civilian divide: What do civilians wish they could ask veterans? What role can civilians play in bridging the divide?