PLUS (MT)

8:30 pm 

Travelscope  "Chile - The Driest Place On Earth"  Joseph travels north to the driest place on the planet, Chile's Atacama Desert. He finds that the desert, though it appears dry and barren, is alive with varied wildlife and vibrant cultures. During his journey he encounters the friendly Atacameno Indians and witnesses spouting geysers, endless sand dunes and the area's breathtaking natural beauty. D

9:00 pm 

At Home In Russia, At Home on the Prairie   What causes a region, a place, to imprint itself upon the people who are born and live there? What is the connection between landscape and memory? A new television documentary from Prairie Public shows how a territory can endure in the minds of the descendants of those inhabitants after years, even after generations, have passed. At Home in Russia, at Home on the Prairie is one in a series produced by Prairie Public about the Germans from Russia. The documentary travels to an area typical of many German settlements on the Russian steppe at one time a breadbasket of grain and other agricultural products. D

10:00 pm 

Globe Trekker  "Around The World - Panamericana: Conquistadors, Aztecs & Revolutions"  Trekker Judith Jones travels south to the lands of ancient empires. In Mexico, she explores the myths and treasures that once drew the Conquistadors to a country rich in natural resources. Following their trail, her first stop is colonial Chihuahua, where Pancho Villa was a Mexican revolutionary leader.G

11:00 pm 

Outdoor Idaho  "Backroad Adventures"  There's something mighty fine about a dirt road. And if you're willing to get off the pavement, Idaho's back roads will take you to some hidden gems. The Owyhee Uplands National Backcountry Byway, in southwestern Idaho; the Magruder Corridor, between two northern Idaho wilderness areas; and the Lolo Motorway, that follows portions of both the Nez Perce and Lewis & Clark trails -- if you can endure the bumps, these roads will provide the adventure!G

11:30 pm 

Dialogue  "Author Ethan Watters"  Ethan Watters joins Franklin for a discussion of the themes in his book, The Urban Tribe, which looks at the ways in which young, unmarried Americans create their own sense of "family."G