GBH Programmers Choice: What To Watch In March
Every month, the duo that puts together GBH s programming schedule offers up insights into the best programs on GBH in the coming weeks. Read on to see what Ron Bachman, Senior Director of Programming, and Devin Karambelas, Programming Manager, have to offer this month.
Independent Lens: Coded Bias
Monday, March 22 at 10pm on GBH 2
In London, police are piloting the use of facial recognition technology. Hangzhou, China is quickly becoming a model for city-wide surveillance. Artificial intelligence has already permeated every facet of public and private life â automating decisions about who gets hired, who gets health insurance, and how long a prison term should be. However, as MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers, most facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces or women with accuracy, leading to the harrowing realization that the very algorithms intended to avoid prejudice are only as unbiased as the human
GBH Programmers Choice: What To Watch In February
Every month, the duo that puts together GBH s programming schedule offers up insights into the best programs on GBH in the coming weeks. Read on to see what Ron Bachman, Senior Director of Programming, and Devin Karambelas, Programming Manager, have to offer this month.
NOVA: Beyond The Elements
Wednesday, February 3 at 9pm on GBH 2
Science journalist David Pogue has a knack for explaining complex scientific concepts with clarity and humor, and thatâs as true as ever in this new, three-part mini-series â a follow-up to his 2012 special,
Hunting the Elements â that explores the chemical reactions that transform our world. Think that sounds a bit pedantic? Wait until you see him learn the difference between poisons and venoms while an enormous tarantula crawls up his arm!
GBHâs Julia Child marathon will keep you entertained all day long on Dec. 26
Bring on the roasted potatoes
By Lauren Daley Globe Correspondent,Updated December 23, 2020, 5:06 p.m.
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When you hear Julia Childâs name, what do you think of first? Coq au vin
or
perhaps?
Or maybe you canât hear the legendary chefâs name without hearing her sing âFreshness is essential; that makes all the difference!â â the catchy refrain from PBSâs 2012 viral autotune remix video.
For the uninitiated, that video, âJulia Child Remixed,â was made in celebration of what would have been the longtime Cambridge residentâs 100th birthday and today has more than 3 million views on YouTube. John D. Boswell (melodysheep) made the video for PBS Digital Studios.
Leadership Circle Program Preview (Virtual) Thursday January 7, 2021
Leadership Circle Program Preview (Virtual)
Thursday, Jan. 7
7-7:30pm Post-reception
Leadership Circle members are invited to join Ron Bachman, GBH senior director of programming, and GBH Programming Manager Devin Karambelas for a sneak peek of our upcoming winter television lineup. While everyone remains indoors this winter, GBH has been gearing up to present many brand-new productions for you to sample. We’ll preview coming attractions from GBH 2 and GBH 44, including MASTERPIECE’s
All Creatures Great and Small and
Miss Scarlet and the Duke, NOVA’s
Beyond the Elements and some new
Nature productions. We’ll also take a peek at