The Virus That Shook the World

Air Date: Mon, Apr 26, 2021 9:00 PM

This two-part series by FRONTLINE, tells the epic story of how people around the world lived through the first year of the pandemic, from lockdowns to funerals to protests. Filming across the globe and using extensive personal video and local footage, the film shows how people and countries responded to COVID-19 across cultures, races, faiths and privilege.

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What Matters The Most

Waipā Foundation Executive Director Stacy Sproat-Beck says overcoming disaster makes you realize what matters most.

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Honolulu’s Rail System – Where Are We Now?

Air Date: Thu, Apr 29, 2021 8:00 PM

Honolulu’s rail system was supposed to have begun service in 2020. It is not only still not running, it is way over budget and there are no specific dates about when service may start. A multitude of problems ranging from leadership changes, poor planning and defective parts continues to substantially raise the price tag and delay further construction. So what now? Where will the money come from to finish the project and where exactly will the rail line end?

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Nā Mele
The Lim Family

Air Date: Mon, Dec 25, 2023 7:30 PM

Enjoy this Nā Mele with the talented, musical Lim Family of Kohala, Hawai‘i Island. On the program, you’ll see siblings Sonny Lim, Nani Lim Yap and Lorna Lim perform as a trio. Among the featured hula dancers are family members Namakana Davis-Lim, Brianna “Wehi” Lim Ryder and Asialynn Yap.

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Nā Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song

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Now Here This: Albéniz: Portraits of Spain

Air Date: Sat, Apr 4, 2026 10:00 PM

Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo along with musicians from Albéniz’s birthplace in the Pyrenees mountains as well as Sevilla, Mallorca and more.

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THE CREATION ROSE

Air Date: Sat, Apr 4, 2026 9:00 PM

The hour-long documentary THE CREATION ROSE explores the design, construction and cultural impact of Washington National Cathedral’s “third great eye” – the nearly 30-foot diameter stained-glass West Rose window.