February 26th, 2010

Nature follows intrepid researchers and cameramen on Sunday at 7 p.m. as they track skunks day and night across California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Ohio to determine how they hunt, forage, mate and raise their young.

“The 39 Steps,” an adaptation of the popular John Buchan adventure novel originally popularized by Alfred Hitchcock, set on the eve of World War I. This 90-minute Masterpiece drama follows mining engineer Richard Hannay who gets caught up in a conspiracy following the death of a British spy found in his apartment at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Style icon, extravagant hostess, humanitarian, doting mother, trusted political advisor, and diplomat are all the roles we now expect in a First Lady, roles created by President James Madison’s wife, Dolley. Dolley Madison: American Experience, airing at 8 p.m. Monday, features Eve Best as Dolley and Jefferson Mays as James Madison.

Morristown: Where America Survived at 9:30 p.m. Monday revisits the “hard winter” of 1779-80, when General George Washington’s troops arrived at the densely wooded area south of Morristown to build a log hut city for their camp.

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February 25th, 2010

Thanks to everyone who attended the February 25th, Live United Film Series on the economy. We’ll be posting photos and video of the event soon.

For those who missed the screening or who would like to see the film again, you can watch Frontline “Inside the Meltdown” here. You can also get time lines and other resources featured in the film here

We’ve gathered together a few other resources on the economy and personal finance from various Public Broadcasting sources to help both people who attended the Live United Screening and those who were unable to be at the event.

Nightly Business Report How the Economy Works blog posts by Terri Cullen

Nightly Business Report blog posts on personal finance by Jeff Brown

An economic lesson from former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, hiding inside a whimsical animation by TPT’s David Gillette

NewsHour business correspondent Paul Solmon takes questions about business and economic news

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February 25th, 2010

We’re opening up our studios to give Central Texas an inside look at KLRU. On Saturday, March 6th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., KLRU invites families and kids of all ages to explore the world of television and music. Kids will sing, dance and read along with their favorite PBS KIDS characters, including the PBS KIDS preschool host Miss Rosa and Clifford the Big Red Dog. Miss Rosa will read books at 11 to 11:40 a.m. and 2 to 2:40 p.m. Families also have the opportunity to take a tour of the legendary Austin City Limits Studio 6A. Bring your cameras!

February 23rd, 2010

Space still available for the next KLRU Community Screening.

Originally blogged here.

February 22nd, 2010

On January 28,  KLRU and United Way Capital Area screened the documentary “It All Adds Up” at the Austin City Limits studio as part of the Live United Film Series. We asked some attendees how we can make Austin schools better, here’s what they think:

Video and some of the discussion from the evening:

The next Live United Film Series screening is Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse South. The evening will focus on financial stability and feature Frontline: Inside the Meltdown. For more details and to RSVP visit klru.org/liveunited/

February 19th, 2010

Nature explores Florida’s Everglades National Park, one of the last great wildlife refuges in the United States. However, as tens of thousands of giant pythons invaded, the refuge has become less of a haven and more of a killing ground. See it 7 p.m. Sunday.

Sally Hawkins appears as Anne Elliot, destined for spinsterhood at age 27 after being persuaded eight years earlier to refuse the proposal of dashing Captain Wentworth. Then chance brings them together again on Masterpiece Classic at 8 p.m. Sunday. (more…)

February 18th, 2010

Join KLRU, United Way Capital Area and the Alamo Drafthouse for a special film screening and discussion on financial stability on Thursday, February 25, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse South, 1120 South Lamar. RSVP here

How did a series of financial events create the most disruptive economic crisis of the century? Have we learned our lesson? More importantly, can we ever fully recover?

The event features a screening of FRONTLINE: Inside the Meltdown, the illuminating story of the events that would ultimately snowball into a global economic crisis. After the screening, local experts will discuss key questions related to the changing financial services landscape, including the appropriate role of government regulation and the future of consumer protection. Moderated by Suzi Sosa, Economist & Social Entrepreneur.

Know more - and share what you know. We can recover. RSVP now

February 17th, 2010

On February 16th, KLRU Producers Circle members had the opportunity to get together for breakfast and inspiring talk from David Brancaccio.

Find out more information about the Producers Circle at http://klru.org/support/producerscircle.html

February 17th, 2010

2010 Great Debate Series “Our Growing Lives Online: Safe or Not?” will air February 18 at 8 p.m. The program was taped live Friday, February 5th at the Charline McCombs Empire Theater in San Antonio and moderated by San Antonio Express News Editor-in-Chief, Bob Rivard. The one hour forum features noted Cyber Security experts including CEO of SecTheory Robert Hansen, a leading expert on web application, browser and e-commerce security; Dr. Nicole Beebe, Assistant Professor of Information Systems at UTSA; Ari Schwartz, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Center for Democracy and Technology; and Bill Morrow, CEO of CSIdentity.

February 16th, 2010

KLRU, KUT-FM and The Austin American Statesman are partnering to present Austin @ Issue: Energy For the Future on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. This 30-minute special features a discussion of Austin’s proposed long-range Austin Energy’s Generation Plan with Austin Energy General Manager Roger Duncan and other experts and stakeholders.

Austin Energy has proposed that the City of Austin increase its portfolio of renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar, increase the City’s investment in energy efficiency and conservation, and phase down Austin’s reliance on coal. Duncan talks in-depth about the plan followed by a discussion, moderated by Alberta Phillips from The Austin American Statesman, featuring:

• Carol Biedrzycki, Executive Director Texas Ratepayers Organization to Save Energy

• Matt Johnson, Policy Analyst, Energy Efficiency Renewable

• Phillip Schmandt, partner with the law firm of McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore
and Chair, City of Austin Electric Utility Commission; also Chair, Mayor’s Task Force on   Generation Resource Planning

• John Sutton, corporate services assistant vice president TG; past president of the
Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) and member and past president of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

KLRU.org, KLRU’s online television resource, will also feature a media roundtable discussion about the issue featuring Mose Buchele from KUT-FM and Marty Toohey and Asher Price from The Austin American Statesman about the issues surrounding the plan. The full interview with Austin Energy’s Roger Duncan will also be available online.

There will be a Mayor’s Energy Generation Town Hall meeting on Monday, Feb. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center to allow public input on the plan and a more detailed analysis.