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Local, USA.

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

Thu, 4/2 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Inundation District

The implications of a city's decision to build a new waterfront neighborhood on landfill, at sea level.

Thu, 4/2 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Against the Current: Life on the Eastern Shore

How residents of Virginia's Eastern Shore are subject to rising sea waters and the challenges it has on their lives and livelihood.

Thu, 4/2 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Inundation District

The implications of a city's decision to build a new waterfront neighborhood on landfill, at sea level.

Fri, 4/3 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Against the Current: Life on the Eastern Shore

How residents of Virginia's Eastern Shore are subject to rising sea waters and the challenges it has on their lives and livelihood.

Fri, 4/3 at 8:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Inundation District

The implications of a city's decision to build a new waterfront neighborhood on landfill, at sea level.

Fri, 4/3 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Against the Current: Life on the Eastern Shore

How residents of Virginia's Eastern Shore are subject to rising sea waters and the challenges it has on their lives and livelihood.

Fri, 4/3 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Inundation District

The implications of a city's decision to build a new waterfront neighborhood on landfill, at sea level.

Fri, 4/3 at 3:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Against the Current: Life on the Eastern Shore

How residents of Virginia's Eastern Shore are subject to rising sea waters and the challenges it has on their lives and livelihood.

Sun, 4/5 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Inundation District

The implications of a city's decision to build a new waterfront neighborhood on landfill, at sea level.

Sun, 4/5 at 2:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Against the Current: Life on the Eastern Shore

How residents of Virginia's Eastern Shore are subject to rising sea waters and the challenges it has on their lives and livelihood.

Sun, 4/5 at 3:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Inundation District

The implications of a city's decision to build a new waterfront neighborhood on landfill, at sea level.

Sun, 4/5 at 4:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Against the Current: Life on the Eastern Shore

How residents of Virginia's Eastern Shore are subject to rising sea waters and the challenges it has on their lives and livelihood.