Hardhats take the steps on May 8, 1970.

Hardhats take the steps on May 8, 1970.

Credit: Carl T. Gossett/The New York Times/Redux

Next week, American Experience revisits a violent confrontation between student protestors and construction workers, we'll learn about some of the delicious crops growing in South Georgia and much more. Take a look at what’s coming up!  

American Experience: Hard Hat Riot - Tuesday, September 30 at 9 PM

Revisit New York in 1970, when student protestors against the Vietnam War violently clashed with construction workers, ushering in a new political and cultural divide that would redefine the American political landscape.

BBC News America host Sumi Somaskanda

DW The Day & BBC News America - Weekdays, beginning October 1 at 5 PM

Beginning this month, GPB is adding two new, half-hour world news programs to our weekday lineup to help give viewers a global perspective on the issues that matter to you. Starting at 5 p.m., DW The Day helps you understand emerging stories from Europe, the US and across the globe. Hosts Brent Goff and Nicole Frölich will put the day’s events into context with the help of experts, political players and DW’s reporters on the ground. Then at 5:30 p.m., BBC News America host Sumi Somaskanda gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, DC.

A farmer picking a watermelon.

 

 

 

A Fork in the Road: Fruits & Veggies - Friday, October 3 at 7 PM

Georgia is known worldwide for its juicy peaches, peanuts and of course Vidalia Onions. But when it comes to fruits and veggies grown in abundance in Georgia, those are just the tip of the iceberg. This week, explore a few other crops that grow beautifully in our fertile southern soil.