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Dallas Seavey leaves Koyukuk after taking his 8 hour rest in the 2017 Iditarod. Seavey vigorously denies that he drugged his team, and faults the Iditarod's board of directors for mishandling the investigation, hurting his reputation in the process.

Musher Mutiny, Dog Doping: Scandals Mire The Super Bowl Of Sled Dog Races

The uniquely Alaskan sled dog race now draws scrutiny, protest and even allegations of doping and sabotage.

E.O. Wilson sitting in front of anthill, Gorongosa, Mozambique.

Airs Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

In Amsterdam, Even The Tourists Say There Are Too Many Tourists

Fewer than 1 million people live in Amsterdam, but almost 20 million visit each year. A "night mayor" and initiatives to address "overtourism" encourage revelers to treat the city with respect.

Frank Vincent, seen here in 2007 with colleagues from The Sopranos, has died in New Jersey.

Frank Vincent, Who Portrayed Dapper Mobsters, Dies

With his strong chin, manicured hair and steely glare, Vincent could bring an air of menace to almost any atmosphere.

'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces The 'New Science' Of Psychedelics

Author Michael Pollan, who experimented with mushrooms, LSD and other psychedelics while researching his latest book, says: "I had an experience that was by turns frightening and ecstatic and weird."

'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces The 'New Science' Of Psychedelics

Author Michael Pollan, who experimented with mushrooms, LSD and other psychedelics while researching his latest book, says: "I had an experience that was by turns frightening and ecstatic and weird."

Fox News host Eric Bolling has been suspended amid reports that he sent at least three female colleagues a lewd text message. Bolling's lawyer calls the accusations untrue and says he and his client are cooperating with the investigation.

Fox News Host Eric Bolling Suspended Amid Claims Of Lewd Texting

Fox News has suspended the co-host of its nightly program The Fox News Specialists while it investigates reports that he sent lewd messages to three female colleagues.

Fox News Host Eric Bolling Suspended Amid Claims Of Lewd Texting

Fox News has suspended the co-host of its nightly program The Fox News Specialists while it investigates reports that he sent lewd messages to three female colleagues.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg says that people often use spurious quotations to create a version of Abraham Lincoln that suit a political purpose.

Lincoln Said What? Bogus Quotations Take On A New Life On Social Media

Many of those quotes we see on Facebook or Instagram are attributed to authors who never said them. Does it matter when we get a quotation wrong? Linguist Geoff Nunberg says, not always.

President Ronald Reagan and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher viewing a model of a manned space station while at Lancaster House in London, June 9, 1984.

INDEPENDENT LENS: Shadow World

Airs Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV (not available to stream)

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