WORLD (PT)

2:00 am 

Transplant: A Gift for Life   TRANSPLANT: A GIFT FOR LIFE reveals the powerful emotions and cutting-edge science involved in vital organ transplant. Told through multiple real-life stories, this one-hour documentary demonstrates how the tragic death -- or inspirational generosity -- of one person can pull another back from the brink, offering a second chance at life. We meet a daughter who shares half of her liver to save her father's life; the recipient of a lung transplant who reaches out to his deceased donor's family; and two mothers who nurse their sons through multiple transplants. D

3:00 am 

Inside Washington   NULL

3:30 am 

Washington Week   NULL

4:00 am 

To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe   NULL

4:30 am 

Asian Voices  "The Us Pivot to Asia"  NULL

5:00 am 

Need to Know   SCOTT SIMON ANCHORS. Need to Know examines how the Texas legislature has slashed funding to reproductive planning programs because conservative lawmakers believe they encourage abortions. Anchor Scott Simon interviews Pam Belluck, a health and science writer for The New York Times, who looks at what's happening to these programs in other states. D

5:30 am 

McLaughlin Group   NULL

6:00 am 

Dust Bowl  "Reaping The Whirlwind"  In the second episode of Ken Burns's DUST BOWL, experience the gradual relief as the families of the plains seek new lives in California and government conservation efforts - and a break in the drought in 1939 - eventually stabilize the soil and bring the farms back to life, but with dangers of another Dust Bowl facing future generations. D

8:00 am 

Consuelo Mack WealthTrack  "Financial Thought Leaders: Michael Mauboussin"  Guest: Michael Mauboussin, Chief Investment Strategist, Legg Mason Capital Management; Author, "The Success Equation" This week's Consuelo Mack WealthTrack features "Financial Thought Leader" Michael Mauboussin, who explains the important roles luck and skill play in investment success and how to harness both to your advantage. D

8:30 am 

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly   Haiti Priest Doctor - Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on Father Rick Frechette who came to Haiti 25 years ago to build a school and shelter for orphans. Seeing the need for doctors, he subsequently went to medical school and his mission now operates the largest pediatric hospital in Haiti as well orphanages schools and other hospitals in that troubled nation. Evangelicals and the Election - Host Bob Abernethy talks with Southern Baptist and culture war leader Richard Land, who is stepping down next year as President of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. D

9:00 am 

Independent Lens  "We Were Here"  Director David Weissman and collaborator and editor Bill Weber tell the story through five very personal interviews of how people coped and came together during the most destructive years of the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco. The sickness decimated a community but also drew people together.G

10:30 am 

Dialogue  "Bob Kustra"  Marcia Franklin talks with Dr. Bob Kustra, the president of Boise State University, about his past decade as head of that institution, his vision for the school, and trends in higher education across the country.G

11:00 am 

Need to Know   SCOTT SIMON ANCHORS. Need to Know examines how the Texas legislature has slashed funding to reproductive planning programs because conservative lawmakers believe they encourage abortions. Anchor Scott Simon interviews Pam Belluck, a health and science writer for The New York Times, who looks at what's happening to these programs in other states. D

11:30 am 

Inside Washington   NULL

12:00 pm 

Dust Bowl  "Reaping The Whirlwind"  In the second episode of Ken Burns's DUST BOWL, experience the gradual relief as the families of the plains seek new lives in California and government conservation efforts - and a break in the drought in 1939 - eventually stabilize the soil and bring the farms back to life, but with dangers of another Dust Bowl facing future generations. D

2:00 pm 

To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe   NULL

2:30 pm 

Asian Voices  "The Us Pivot to Asia"  NULL

3:00 pm 

European Journal  "Britain's Sex Abuse Scandal Widens"  Britain: Sex Abuse Scandal Continues to Widen - Britain has been rocked in recent months by revelations that a late TV presenter is believed to have been sexually abusing children for decades. More and more people are stepping forward with claims that they too were among his victiMs. The British public is shocked that the abuse went on as long as it did. The case has also highlighted the issue of unchecked sexual abuse in institutions such as care homes, schools and hospitals across Britain. D

3:30 pm 

Linkasia   NULL

4:00 pm 

Moyers & Company  "Big Media's Power Play"  In 1983, 50 corporations controlled a majority of American media. Now that number is six. And Big Media may get even bigger, thanks to the FCC's consideration of ending a rule preventing companies from owning a newspaper and radio and TV stations in the same big city. D

5:00 pm 

Outdoor Idaho  "Writers at Harriman"  Thirty-five teens from throughout Idaho gather at Harriman State Park in eastern Idaho for the six-day Writers at Harriman camp experience. In the tranquil setting surrounded by wildlife the students attend class with expert teachers and write.G

5:30 pm 

Dialogue  "Bob Kustra"  Marcia Franklin talks with Dr. Bob Kustra, the president of Boise State University, about his past decade as head of that institution, his vision for the school, and trends in higher education across the country.G

6:00 pm 

Need to Know   SCOTT SIMON ANCHORS. Need to Know examines how the Texas legislature has slashed funding to reproductive planning programs because conservative lawmakers believe they encourage abortions. Anchor Scott Simon interviews Pam Belluck, a health and science writer for The New York Times, who looks at what's happening to these programs in other states. D

6:30 pm 

Inside Washington   NULL

7:00 pm 

Dust Bowl  "Reaping The Whirlwind"  In the second episode of Ken Burns's DUST BOWL, experience the gradual relief as the families of the plains seek new lives in California and government conservation efforts - and a break in the drought in 1939 - eventually stabilize the soil and bring the farms back to life, but with dangers of another Dust Bowl facing future generations. D

9:00 pm 

Moyers & Company  "Big Media's Power Play"  In 1983, 50 corporations controlled a majority of American media. Now that number is six. And Big Media may get even bigger, thanks to the FCC's consideration of ending a rule preventing companies from owning a newspaper and radio and TV stations in the same big city. D

10:00 pm 

Linkasia   NULL

10:30 pm 

Washington Week   NULL

11:00 pm 

McLaughlin Group   NULL

11:30 pm 

Need to Know   SCOTT SIMON ANCHORS. Need to Know examines how the Texas legislature has slashed funding to reproductive planning programs because conservative lawmakers believe they encourage abortions. Anchor Scott Simon interviews Pam Belluck, a health and science writer for The New York Times, who looks at what's happening to these programs in other states. D