A Brief History of the Future

"A Brief History of the Future" is an engaging six-part documentary series that explores our potential futures and how we can reshape them. Led by the well-known futurist Ari Wallach, this series takes viewers on a global adventure filled with insights, optimism, and opportunities, examining our current situation and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

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#113868

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#27830

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#818

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'Conclave' author on the tradition of selecting a new pope | PBS News Hour | THIRTEEN - New York Public Media

1 month ago | thirteen.org

Streaming viewership of "Conclave" surged 3,200 percent in the week after Pope Francis’ death. Viewers turned to that movie, which won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, to help them understand one of the most secretive elections on the planet. The film is based on the novel by Robert Harris, who joined Geoff Bennett to break down the complicated process of electing the next pontiff.
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2 months ago | thirteen.org
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Mar 26, 2025 | thirteen.org
Canada, EU hit U.S. with tariffs, escalating trade war | PBS News Hour | THIRTEEN - New York Public Media

Mar 13, 2025 | thirteen.org

The trade war between the U.S. and dozens of countries escalated yet again Wednesday. Canada and the European Union announced their own tariffs designed to inflict economic pain and pressure on America. But President Trump said he would not be deterred from his campaign. Stephanie Sy reports.
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Jan 26, 2025 | thirteen.org
Women's 3x3 basketball league builds on WNBA's surge | PBS News Hour | THIRTEEN - New York Public Media

Jan 24, 2025 | thirteen.org

Women's basketball has seen an overdue surge in popularity in recent years. With 3.3 million viewers, last year's WNBA championship was the most-watched finals game in the league's 25-year history. Now, a new three-on-three league called Unrivaled is building on that success. Amna Nawaz discussed more with WNBA all-star and Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier.
The Last Escape | Private Detective Dengler | THIRTEEN - New York Public Media

Oct 18, 2024 | thirteen.org

When a doctor is accused of rape, Dengler is hired to investigate. Despite overwhelming evidence against him, Dengler is intrigued by the doctor’s claim of the pharmaceutical industry’s plot to silence the doctor and bury his research.
Rigged is a Documentary on Voter Suppression; Jeffrey Wright Narrates | THIRTEEN - New York Public Media

Aug 27, 2024 | thirteen.org

America’s democracy is under threat. The film Rigged tells how the principle of "one person, one vote" is being compromised. Jeffrey Wright narrates.
Energy to Peace | The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

Aug 26, 2024 | thirteen.org | Alexander Heffner

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