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Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein

Season 2026 Episode 1 | 26m 46s

Filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein discuss their PBS series “The American Revolution” that updates the story of America's founding. They respond to efforts to sanitize U.S. history and reflect on the founders’ warnings about abuse of power.

Aired: 01/01/26
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Follow the complex lives of giant elephant bulls in Amboseli and Mount Kilimanjaro.
In Amboseli, one male’s opportunity attracts rivals — and the attention of watching juveniles.
Esau’s journey spans borders that elephants cannot see — but must obey.
Male elephants form powerful bonds — and even become adoptive parents together.
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