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Ongoing Productions

Many of WETA's productions and co-productions are staples of the national public television schedule. The following are WETA's ongoing national productions.
 

"The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer," featuring Jeffrey Brown, Gwen Ifill, Jim Lehrer, Margaret Warner, and Ray Suarez.

The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

Airs weeknights

Acclaimed for depth and balance, The NewsHour is rooted in the long-standing principles of fairness and civil discourse. These values have made the program the gold standard in television news. Jim Lehrer and his team of correspondents explore the world in all its facets – politics, international affairs, science, technology, economics, business and the arts. The respect with which The NewsHour is held is unrivaled in broadcast journalism, as evidenced by its numerous Emmy and Peabody awards. A co-production of MacNeil/Lehrer Productions and WETA in association with WNET.

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"Cultivating Life" host Sean Conway, landscape designer and creator of a line of garden and outdoor living products.

Cultivating Life

Airs weekly

Cultivating Life's weekly half-hour episodes demonstrate inspiring ideas for integrating the outdoors into daily living. Landscape designer Sean Conway's easy-to-do projects explore various trends and how they relate to garden, home, table, craft and land. Viewers nationwide learn timely ideas for outdoor living, cooking, gardening and entertaining. A production of Ginkgo Leaf Productions in association with WETA.

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John Barricelli, host of Everyday Baking.

Everyday Baking from Everyday Food

Airs weekly

This half-hour program features easy and delicious baking recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, tarts, and more — all from the pages of Everyday Food magazine. Host John Barricelli focuses on the techniques and finishing skills needed to produce beautiful, bakery-quality results for friends and family. A production of Martha Stewart Living Television in association with WETA.

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Allie Lewis

Everyday Food

Airs weekly

WETA teamed with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and its award-winning magazine Everyday Food to present this popular cooking series of the same name. The weekly half-hour programs offer quick, practical solutions to the challenge of preparing everyday meals that are both delicious and easy. Five talented cooks from the kitchens of Marth Stewart Living demonstrate recipes, smart tips and kitchen techniques. A production of Martha Stewart Productions in association with WETA.

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Kalash girls in traditional costume

Globe Trekker

Airs weekly

An engaging adventure/travel series, Globe Trekker brings viewers a delightful mix of familiar and remote locales, all seen from a refreshing perspective. The program's intrepid hosts go off the beaten path, exploring the world's myriad cultures and landscapes. A production of Pilot Film and Television Productions in association with WETA.

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Sara Moulton, host of the cooking series "Sara’s Weeknight Meals" on public television.

Sara's Weeknight Meals

Airs weekly

Renowned chef, television personality, magazine editor and cookbook author Sara Moulton brings her signature warmth and informative style back to public television in her new series, Sara's Weeknight Meals. Based on her book, Sara's Secrets for Weeknight Meals, Sara and her celebrity-chef friends share their ideas for flavorful, healthy meals with minimal fuss.

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Gwen Ifill

Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal

Airs weekly

The longest-running news and public affairs program on public television, Washington Week has been a broadcast journalism mainstay for more than four decades. Each Friday evening, moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill brings together a panel of the country's premier journalists to analyze the week's top stories. A production of WETA in association with National Journal.

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A Capitol Fourth

A Capitol Fourth

Airs annually

A Capitol Fourth marks America's birthday with an annual concert broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Each year, the National Symphony Orchestra is joined by artists and performers for the nation's premier Independence Day concert, a celebration of American spirit and consistently one of the most-watched broadcasts on PBS. A co-production of Capital Concerts and WETA.

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National Memorial Day Concert

National Memorial Day Concert

Airs annually

A valued holiday tradition across America, the National Memorial Day Concert is dedicated to members, both past and present, of America’s armed services. Broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the program features the National Symphony Orchestra, acclaimed actors and performers, and moving tributes saluting American servicemen and -women. A co-production of Capital Concerts and WETA.

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Mark Twain Prize

The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Airs annually

This annual WETA co-production, taped before a live audience at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, celebrates the winner of the Mark Twain Prize, the prestigious award for American humor. Winners of the prize have included Billy Crystal, Lily Tomlin, Whoopi Goldberg, and Steve Martin. The show is an annual highlight of the PBS broadcast schedule. A co-production of WETA, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Mark Krantz Productions and Comedia.

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