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The Peoples President: Man, Myth and the Media

A production by filmmaker Chuck Workman and the White House Historical Association — and presented by WETA — examines portrayals of presidents in film and television, exploring how these depictions drive both perceptions of the office of the presidency and the traits Americans treasure in their leaders.

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Washington in the '80s

Washington in the '80s

WETA looks back at the people and events of the 1980s — the disorderly decade that saw Washington's emergence as a true global capital.

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From the Top

Hear the next generation of classical champions as talented teens play the classics in concert.

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Capital Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in Washington, D.C.

Historian Garrett Peck discusses the history of brewing in the nation's capital. D.C.'s beer heritage dates back to 1770 and claims some very innovative brewers.

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PEG + CAT

PEG + CAT

This new animated preschool series follows the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures and learn foundational math concepts and skills.

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Finding My Mother, Finding Myself: Kim and Huong O'Connell

Finding My Mother, Finding Myself

Local writer Kim O'Connell discusses her unique family history as the daughter of an American serviceman father and a Vietnamese mother.

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