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Fire Tender

Season 8 Episode 7

Yurok people have been putting fire on the land since time immemorial...but this practice has been disrupted by California settlers. Catastrophic fires in the West, however, has policymakers rethinking their commitment to fire suppression. FIRE TENDER shares the work of Margo Robbins, a Yurok knowledge keeper, seeking to return practices to Yurok territory, and to restore the land and its people.

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Public Enemies, Private Friends
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Leaders from opposing sides of the abortion debate meet in secret talks following deadly attacks.
Chinatown Auxiliary
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Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown to protect their home and find belonging.
Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution
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In Dawson, MN, PURIS promises to revolutionize "alt-meat" and the agricultural system.
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From Hampton and Howard to NC A&T and NC Central, witness rivalries defining HBCU sports.
HBCU Week: Beyond the Field
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FIRSTHAND: Segregation
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In Chicago, residents strive for equity in a city impacted by the effects of segregation.
In the Bubble with Jaime
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Jaime Harrison’s daring Senate race in South Carolina amid COVID-19 and racial prejudice.
FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence
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Exploring the personal stories of people affected by gun violence in Chicago.
The Power of a Pardon
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Shows how life-altering a pardon and reform can be for formerly incarcerated persons.
Generations Stolen
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Native communities work to overcome trauma from government policies separating families.
Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts
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Exploring the often-contradictory role played by Black soldiers in American history.
Asian American Stories of Resilience and Beyond Volume 2
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Films focusing on resilience through the lens of family, identities, and immigration.
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