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National Library Week | A Conversation with ALA President Cindy Hohl Short

22m 34s

Join PBS Books for a special celebration of National Library Week (April 6-12) as we explore the enduring impact of public libraries in our communities. In anticipation of the Independent Lens documentary Free for All: Inside the Public Library (premiering April 29 on PBS and the PBS App), host Heather-Marie Montilla sits down with Cindy Hohl, President of the American Library Association

  • PBS Books Readers Club | Extended Episode 201 | Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    PBS Books Readers Club | Extended Episode 201 | Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt

    S2025 E13 - 1h 7m

    PBS Books Readers Club launches season two with award-winning author Shelby Van Pelt to examine her extraordinary story, Remarkably Bright Creatures. Join PBS Books Readers Club for a captivating conversation with Shelby Van Pelt as she discusses her heartwarming debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures. This engaging virtual event will offer an in-depth exploration of Van Pelt's book.

  • PBS Books Readers Club | Episode 201 | Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    PBS Books Readers Club | Episode 201 | Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt

    S2025 E12 - 57m 40s

    PBS Books Readers Club launches season two with award-winning author Shelby Van Pelt to examine her extraordinary story, Remarkably Bright Creatures
    Join PBS Books Readers Club on Wednesday, January 29 for a captivating conversation with Shelby Van Pelt as she discusses her heartwarming debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures.

  • Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney General Kwame Raoul: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney General Kwame Raoul

    S2025 E5 - 10m 9s

    Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Kwame Raoul (D)(Illinois) says the U.S. is a diverse country with diverse needs, but that there needs to be standardization from state to state on regulations regarding AI.

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    Exploring Bipartisanship with the Attorney General Alliance

    S2025 E10 - 10m

    Exploring Bipartisanship with the Attorney General Alliance, hosted by business journalist Michal Lev Ram, delves into the collaborative work of Attorneys General from across the United States, united in their commitment to shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. In this episode, Michal sits down with Attorney General Alliance's Executive Director Karen White.

  • Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney General William Tong: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney General William Tong

    S2025 E4 - 10m 8s

    Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Attorney General William Tong (D)(Connecticut) says states are bearing the burden of regulating AI because Washington has failed to act, but he worries that the genie is AI

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    Exploring Bipartisanship with the Attorney General Alliance | Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence

    S2025 E2 - 48m 8s

    Exploring Bipartisanship with the Attorney General Alliance, hosted by business journalist Michal Lev Ram, delves into the collaborative work of Attorneys General from across the United States, united in their commitment to shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. This program explores how bipartisan cooperation is essential in addressing the complex challenges posed by AI.

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