NEW KEN BURNS DOCUMENTARY WITH AN EAST TEXAS TIE
HENRY DAVID THOREAU
3-PART SERIES
Monday 8:00 & 9:00pm | Tuesday 8:00pm
Henry David Thoreau helped define modern environmentalism and nonviolent resistance, yet his life has been obscured by myth. The author of Walden and Civil Disobedience, he was brilliant but flawed, idealistic but opinionated. A writer, scientist and activist, his words resonate urgently with today’s challenges as humanity looks for ways to live in harmony with nature—and each other.
"Thoreau’s insistence that conscience must guide citizenship, and that solitude can be a source of strength, continues to speak directly to our time,” said executive producer Ken Burns. “He challenged Americans to ask hard questions about who we are and what kind of society we want to build, a challenge that remains as urgent today as it was in his day. But perhaps most importantly he asked us to stop and to pay attention to the world around us.”
East Texas native Don Henley, founding member and lead singer of the Eagles and a longtime advocate for environmental causes, is also an executive producer. He added: “Thoreau was not only a pioneering environmentalist, but also a prophetic philosopher who believed in the power of individual action. His writings have been a guiding force throughout my life. This film honors his legacy while asking what it means to live with purpose in the 21st century.”
OUR ENVIRONMENT: EXPLORING CAUTION MIXED WITH HOPE
OUR NEW WORLD
2-PART SERIES
Wednesday 9:00pm
How are ecosystems being reshaped? OUR NEW WORLD highlights nature’s extraordinary capacity for adaptation, following scientists and communities on the front lines of a changing planet. From shifting forests to evolving marine habitats, the series showcases the real-time transformation of our natural world.
PART TWO AIRS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 AT 9:00PM
LOUISIANA STORIES CELEBRATING LPB'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
ERNEST J. GAINES: LOUISIANA STORIES
Monday 10:00pm
From 1993, an LPB documentary profiling the life and career of acclaimed author Ernest J. Gaines, whose work was shaped by his childhood growing up in the segregated Quarters of River Lake Plantation in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. Gaines reflects on the people and experiences that inspired his writing and the impact of leaving Louisiana for San Francisco as a teenager. The program features interviews with family, friends, writers, and scholars, along with readings from his novels The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, In My Father’s House, and A Gathering of Old Men. Narrated by Ed Shannon.
LOUISIANA STORY: THE REVERSE ANGLE
Friday 10:30pm
From 2008, sixty years after the release of the controversial movie "Louisiana Story", LPB created a new documentary "Louisiana Story: The Reverse Angle" that explores the legacy of Robert Flaherty's film. Acclaimed as "the father of documentary filmmaking" for his work on "Nanook of the North", Flaherty's "Louisiana Story" was his final film. It was film's first look at one of the most distinctive American subcultures, the Acadians (Cajuns) of Louisiana, as well as an artistic triumph.
A SURPRISE SATURDAY MORNING RETURN
MISS LUCY'S CAJUN COOKING
Saturday 10:00am
In celebration of our 50 years of telling Louisiana stories, LPB is proud to bring back this classic from back in the day! Lucy Zaunbrecher, a native of Gueydan, prepares authentic Cajun recipes handed down to her from her mother and grandmother while sharing entertaining stories about growing up in Cajun country! Enjoy!
THE LATEST FROM THE LEGISLATURE AND MEET LOUISIANA'S NEWEST YOUNG HERO
LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
Friday 7:00pm | Sunday 5:00pm
We have the latest from the legislature.
Plus a new twist on the traditional crawfish boil. Learn more about softshell crawfish.
LPB is marking the 30th anniversary of our Louisiana Young Heroes Program with the newest group of honorees. We kick off the series by introducing you to Baton Rouge's Jaden Armstrong, a senior at Liberty Magnet High School who created a line of sensory-sensitive clothing inspired by his brother.
THE HIT LPB TRAVEL SERIES LA64 RETURNS WITH NEW EPISODES AND AN EXPANDEDED AUDIENCE
LA64 returns next Monday (April 6) at 8:00pm for the beginning of eight new episodes throughout April and May. Our next stop: St. Martin Parish!
Watch a preview of that episode now.
Now, even more viewers will get to explore our state, learning little-known history and discovering hidden gems, as the series expands its broadcast footprint to include New Orleans and Louisiana’s coastal South with episodes airing on both WLAE-TV and WYES, covering New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.
WYES-TV | Saturday, April 4 at 11:00am
WLAE-TV | Monday, April 6 at 8:00pm
Support for LA64 is provided by:Office of the Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, Keep Louisiana Beautiful and the Louisiana Office of Tourismand by the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, and the Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting and viewers like you.
WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN
This Week on LPB
FRONTLINE investigates Iran's nuclear program. This documentary premiered in December, but has been updated with recent events.
FRONTLINE: STRIKE ON IRAN - THE NUCLEAR QUESTION | TUESDAY 9:00PM
MONDAY
7pm - ANTIQUES ROADSHOW NEW Headed to Castle Farms in Charlevoix, MI in search of treasures like a Tiffany Studios Turtleback diver's lamp and a Chinese silk dragon panel.
8pm - HENRY DAVID THOREAU NEW Part one looks at the early life and career of the author. Disappointment leads him to retreat to a cabin in the woods for a simple life.
9pm - HENRY DAVID THOREAU NEW Part two looks at Walden Pond as Thoreau finds solace in nature and writes two books. A protest against slavery reshapes his idea of freedom.
10pm - ERNEST J. GAINES: LOUISIANA STORIES An LPB documentary from 1993 profiles the life and career of the famed Louisiana author.
TUESDAY
7pm - FINDING YOUR ROOTS The Butterfly Effect The stories of actors Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey.
8pm - HENRY DAVID THOREAU NEW Part three finds Thoreau returning to society to test what he learned at Walden.
9pm - FRONTLINE Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question Amid new attacks by the U.S. and Israel, investigating Iran's nuclear program.
10pm - LA64: THE JOURNEY BEGINS As we get ready for an all-new episode next week, a look back at moments from the first four parishes we visited!
WEDNESDAY
7pm - NATURE Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Extreme Lives The extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth.
8pm - NOVA: YOUR BRAIN Perception Deception Is what you see real? A neuroscientist on a quest to understand how your brain shapes your reality.
9pm - OUR NEW WORLD The Pulse of Change NEW Follows four people on four continents as they face environmental change and seek solutions to prevent conflict between humans and wildlife.
10pm - THEGOOD KARMA HOSPITAL Look what's coming back! A repeat of season one featuring back-to-back episodes.
THURSDAY
7pm - FATHER BROWN Father Brown takes the lead when a television dancing contest turns deadly.
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉE LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - MIDSOMER MURDERS There's a murder at a tight-knit gated community for retired police officers. That means the killer is likely an ex-police officer.
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORY LPB SPECIAL FOCUS The stories behind the sports headlines. Hosted by Lyn Rollins.
9pm - BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES Simms attends a book reading only to find that the author has been killed in the same manner as his new novel.
FRIDAY
7pm - LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN LPB SPECIAL FOCUS In-depth new coverage on important issues in the state along with Louisiana art, culture, and events.
7:30pm - WASHINGTON WEEK Roundtable discussion about the week's major news.
8pm - SAMANTHA BROWN'S PLACES TO LOVE Sam samples some of her favorite global treats including chocolate in Costa Rica, curry wurst in Berlin, and tomato pie in North Carolina.
8:30pm - ART ROCKS! THE SERIES LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Spotlighting Louisiana artists, performers, culture, literature, and history and sharing them across the country.
9pm - MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY: WE ARE OUR TIME NEW A look into the world of the legendary dance company.
10:30pm - LOUISIANA STORY: THE REVERSE ANGLE From 2008, a documentary that looks at the legacy of Robert Flaherty's landmark film, "Louisiana Story."
SATURDAY
7pm - KEEPING UP APPEARANCES Richard is living the dream - early retirement. Of course Hyacinth has lined up all kinds of plans.
7:30pm - EVER DECREASING CIRCLES Paul offers Ann a job at his salon.
8pm - MISS FISHER'S MURDER MYSTERIES It's Melbourne, Australia, in the 1920s and Detective Phryne Fisher is solving crimes with her sharp wit and pearl-handled pistol just fine. Stream all three seasons of this series with LPB PASSPORT.
9pm - INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY A former German prisoner of war is found dead and fished out of the harbor. Stream all eight seasons of this series with LPB PASSPORT.
10:30pm -AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Noah Kahan and Flor De Toloache
SUNDAY
7pm - CALL THE MIDWIFE NEW Rosalind faces a troubling domestic issue as Joyce befriends a single mother with placenta previa. Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT.
8pm - THE FORSYTES ON MASTERPIECE NEW Jo hopes to fulfill newfound obligations while James’s attempts to sabotage him intensify. Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT.
9pm - THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO ON MASTERPIECE NEW Edmond escapes prison, finds Mercedes married, and begins plotting his revenge. Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT.
10pm - TURN: WASHINGTON'S SPIES NEW At the dawn of the Revolutionary War, struggling Long Island farmer Abraham Woodhull is recruited by the Colonial Army to spy on the British. Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT.
SHINING A NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY’S JAZZ ENSEMBLE
The Southern University Jazz Ensemble is in the spotlight through a nationwide collaboration between LPB and Maryland Public Television (MPT).BAYOU MAGIC: THE ALVIN BATISTE JAZZ INSTITUTE is a new LPB documentary short that highlights the impact of the ensemble and the influence of its creator, jazz legend Alvin Batiste. The film is part of the national HBCU Week NOW project and is now available for streaming on the HBCU Week NOW YouTube channel.
A world-famous clarinetist from New Orleans, Batiste was also a Southern alumnus and a longtime teacher at the university, where he created his own jazz institute, the first of its kind at an HBCU.
The documentary shows how music and mentorship laid the groundwork for generations of students to carry forward a rich music tradition rooted in creativity, discipline, and cultural expression. From the classroom to the stage, the film explores how Southern University continues to shape the future of jazz while honoring its deep Louisiana roots.
Launched by MPT in 2023, the HBCU Week NOW project was developed to celebrate the contributions of America’s historically Black colleges and universities. This is the third film in the series produced by LPB. Viewers can also stream Southern University Law Center: A Civil Rights Dream Come True, a documentary highlighting the law center’s landmark legacy, as well as a short on the 50th anniversary of the iconic Bayou Classic football game between Southern and Grambling State University.
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