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Local, USA

This half-hour documentary series from Chicago's WTTW and WORLD channel features stories of diverse people around the United States. Focusing on a single theme, each program is culled from public TV stations and independent producers across the country. Featured segments include the links between traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder, a program in Hawaii that introduces disabled people to surfing, and New York's champion all-girls robotics team.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Mon, 8/24 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution

The impact of PURIS, one of the largest manufacturers of pea protein, on the residents and surrounding communities of Dawson, Minn.

Tue, 8/25 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution

The impact of PURIS, one of the largest manufacturers of pea protein, on the residents and surrounding communities of Dawson, Minn.

Tue, 8/25 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution

The impact of PURIS, one of the largest manufacturers of pea protein, on the residents and surrounding communities of Dawson, Minn.

Fri, 8/28 at 4:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution

The impact of PURIS, one of the largest manufacturers of pea protein, on the residents and surrounding communities of Dawson, Minn.

Fri, 8/28 at 10:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution

The impact of PURIS, one of the largest manufacturers of pea protein, on the residents and surrounding communities of Dawson, Minn.

Fri, 8/28 at 1:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution

The impact of PURIS, one of the largest manufacturers of pea protein, on the residents and surrounding communities of Dawson, Minn.

Sat, 8/29 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution

The impact of PURIS, one of the largest manufacturers of pea protein, on the residents and surrounding communities of Dawson, Minn.

Mon, 8/31 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

In Their Element

Indigenous leaders in four U.S. communities work to protect a different natural resource -- earth, air, fire and water.

Tue, 9/1 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

In Their Element

Indigenous leaders in four U.S. communities work to protect a different natural resource -- earth, air, fire and water.

Tue, 9/1 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

In Their Element

Indigenous leaders in four U.S. communities work to protect a different natural resource -- earth, air, fire and water.