Anne Davenport

Washington, D.C.

Senior Producer/CANVAS-Arts and Culture, PBS NewsHour. Fmr. political producer for ABC & CBS Washington bureaus and reporter/producer NBC stations.

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Articles

Author Colum McCann’s novel ‘Twist’ explores isolation in the internet age

1 week ago | artscanvas.org | Anne Davenport |Jeffrey Brown

Author Colum McCann's novel 'Twist' explores isolation in the internet age How lost are we without our devices?
Smithsonian board rejects Trump’s attempt to fire top leader

2 weeks ago | artscanvas.org | Jeffrey Brown |Anne Davenport |Simon Epstein

Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against 'It Ends With Us' costar Blake Lively The judge ruled that Baldoni can't sue Lively for defamation over claims she made in her lawsuit, because allegations made… Tonys celebrate star-studded shows that propelled Broadway to record-breaking year Broadway hit a record-breaking box office haul of $1.9 billion this season driven by renewed interest in the Great White… Sarah Silverman's Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye Sarah...
Basketball legend Candace Parker on ‘The Can-Do Mindset’ and finding success

3 weeks ago | artscanvas.org | Amna Nawaz |Courtney Norris |Anne Davenport

Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Amna Nawaz: Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker knows a thing or two about success and how to achieve it. Since announcing her retirement last year after 16 seasons, the seven-time WNBA all-star, two-time MVP and television broadcaster has stepped into a new role as an author.
Basketball legend Candace Parker on ‘The Can-Do Mindset’ and finding success

3 weeks ago | pbs.org | Anne Davenport

Jun 3, 2025 6:30 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker knows a thing or two about success and how to achieve it. Since announcing her retirement last year after 16 seasons, the seven-time all-star and two-time MVP has stepped into a new role as an author. Amna Nawaz spoke with Parker about her first book, “The Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your Passions."
James Patterson reflects on fatherhood and what it means to him in ‘The #1 Dad Book’

4 weeks ago | pbs.org | Anne Davenport

May 30, 2025 6:25 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio James Patterson is a household name to many, having written more than 200 books and selling over 450 million copies worldwide. But he's turning the page from thrillers to something more personal in his latest release. In "The #1 Dad Book," Patterson offers a heartfelt reflection on fatherhood and what it means to him. He discussed more with Geoff Bennett for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Conservative offers perspective on Trump’s effort to exert authority over history and art

1 month ago | artscanvas.org | Jeffrey Brown |Anne Davenport

Conservative offers perspective on Trump's effort to exert authority over history and art President Trump has accused the Smithsonian and other museums of promoting “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently… Ruth Buzzi, comic actor on 'Laugh-In' and more, dies at 88 Buzzi rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series “Rowan & Martin’s… Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis teamed up to produce a documentary “Aldeas — A New...
Conservative offers perspective on Trump’s effort to exert authority over history and art

1 month ago | pbs.org | Anne Davenport

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio President Trump has accused the Smithsonian and other museums of promoting “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.” Previously, Jeffrey Brown spoke with a historian critical of the president’s moves. Now, he has a different view from conservative Christopher Scalia. It's part of our series, Art in Action, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.
Political cartoonists on navigating a changing media landscape

2 months ago | artscanvas.org | Jeffrey Brown |Anne Davenport

Political cartoonists on navigating a changing media landscape "A picture is worth a thousand words." It's a well-worn phrase but there is special resonance when applied to editorial… Roommate of woman who alleges sex assault by Weinstein testifies in retrial Some witnesses are returning to the stand five years after testifying in the landmark #MeToo case.
Political cartoonists on navigating a changing media landscape

2 months ago | pbs.org | Anne Davenport

In his more than 30-year career with the News Hour, Brown has served as co-anchor, studio moderator, and field reporter on a wide range of national and international issues, with work taking him around the country and to many parts of the globe. As arts correspondent he has profiled many of the world's leading writers, musicians, actors and other artists.
Kennedy Center faces a crossroads as it’s pulled into partisan politics

2 months ago | artscanvas.org | Jeffrey Brown |Anne Davenport

Comedian Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault British police on Friday charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation sparked when four women alleged they… West Philadelphia uses art to confront neighborhood problems and threats to democracy Local arts organizations have the power to tackle everything from community challenges to threats against national democracy by expanding access… WATCH: Trump signs order on ticket...