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"Lady In Waiting" by Native American artist Robert Freeman and on view at the Mingei International Museum.

When we think of classical art, we often think of urns or statues or the Parthenon. But Native Americans were making art during the same time period. A new exhibit at the Mingei International Museum explores Native American art of the past and present. The work of four contemporary artists is also included in the show.

A Surprisingly Uncontroversial Program That Gives Money To Poor People

The Earned Income Tax Credit has been embraced by every president from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama.

Host Geoffrey Baer at Dulles Airport, in front of the terminal designed by Eero Saarinen.

10 Buildings That Changed America

Airs Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, April 3 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2

The Encina Power Station operates on the beach in Carlsbad, December 2011.

Carlsbad Fights New Power Plant On Its Coast

The City of Carlsbad squared off with state officials at an Energy Commission hearing in North County. The issue was whether the region needs a new power plant next to the old Encina plant, right on the coast.

Sandra Day O'Connor and her son, Scott O'Connor.

Sandra Day O'Connor Describes Childhood In A Border Town

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor grew up in a rural Arizona town on a working ranch. Before her judicial career, she spent her childhood riding horses and raising cattle.

Surf Air CEO Wade Eyerly stands in front of one of the airlines turboprop planes in Burbank, Calif. Eyerly boasts that Surf Air will offer frequent commuters a corporate jet experience for not that much more than regular airline prices.

Surf Air Offers 'All You Can Fly' For A Monthly Fee

A new airline with an innovative, "all you can fly" business model is about to take off. Federal regulators have just given California-based Surf Air permission to begin passenger service.

<p>Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou addresses a meeting of the Federation of German Industry in Berlin last month. He is the son and grandson of Greek prime ministers, but his critics say he is betraying the work of his father, who built up the Greek welfare state.</p>

Greek Prime Minister: Undoing His Father's Legacy

George Papandreou is the third member of his family to serve as prime minister of Greece. But his critics say he is betraying the work of his father, who built up the Greek welfare state.

New employees train for call center work at Teleperformance Portugal, an outsourcing company in Lisbon. The outsourcing industry is adding thousands of jobs while other Portuguese industries shed them.

Call Centers Call On Multilingual Portuguese

Thanks to a long history of migration, many Portuguese speak many different languages, and that's a big draw for European call centers. It's one of the few bright spots in Portugal's bleak economy.

Students are getting the advice they need to be successful, according to Anthony Carnevale, director of Georgetown's Center on Education and the Workforce.

If Employment Game Has Changed, Who's Teaching The Rules?

It still pays to earn a college degree. That is, if you get the right one. Georgetown University published a report Wednesday that looked into this dilemma.

Classical Rewind (My Music)

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Encores Saturday, July 25 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, July 26 at 5 p.m. on KPBS 2. Experience the beauty, romance and dramatic power of musical masterpieces in this visual and auditory joyride through the world of classical hits. Host Martin Goldsmith guides viewers on this fresh and engaging exploration of the world of classical music.

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