October 13 - 26, 2008

Election Day is only a few weeks away and tpt offers you the best programs to make an informed choice. First, examine the preidency of Richard Nixon on American Experience; then, Mary Lahammer reveals little-known facts about the Minnesota candidates for U.S. Senate on Senate Race MN: 3 Big Moments and lastly, Frontline chronicles the rich biographies of John McCain and Barack Obama.  And for a break from politics, don't miss Second City comedy and your chance to win free movie passes! SPECIAL OFFER                                   Watch for this icon on our Arts & Literature page over the next week to win free passes to the advanced screening of The Secret Life of Bees. Click on the image when it appears on the page and submit your information.     PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS American Experience: Nixon                                                  Explore one of the most controversial figures in American politics and the fateful combination of strengths and weaknesses that propelled him to the presidency and brought him down in the face of impeachment.   Monday, October 13, 8pm; Tuesday, October 14, 2am Tuesday, October 14, 7pm     More History Programs »   Frontline: The Choice 2008                                               Examine the rich personal and political biographies of John McCain and Barack Obama, and go behind the headlines to discover how they arrived at this moment.   Tuesday, October 14, 8pm; Wednesday, October 15,2am; Sunday, October 26, 4pm Thursday, October 23, 8pm     More News Programs »   P.O.V. : Soldiers of Conscience                                                Made with official permission by the U.S. Army, this film follows eight U.S. soldiers as they reveal their inner moral dilemmas and transcends politics to explore the tension between spiritual values and military orders.      Sunday, October 19, 10pm; Monday, October 20, 4am Monday, October 20, 8pm   More News Programs » Senate Race MN: 3 Big Moments                                              Mary Lahammer reveals the three biggest moments that shaped the lives of Minnesota's leading U.S. Senate candidates. This is your opportunity to get to know the people behind the politics.   Wednesday, October 22, 8pm; Thursday, October 23, 2am; Sunday, October 26, 10pm; Monday, October 27, 4am; Wednesday, October 29, 9:30pm; Thursday, October 30, 3:30 am Thursday, October 23, 7pm; Thursday, October 30, 9:30pm     More News Programs »   Frontline: Heat                                                Facing rising pressure from governments, green groups and investors - big business is reshaping its approach to the environment. Travel the globe and see what's really going to solve one of the most urgent issues of our time.      Tuesday, October 21, 8pm; Wednesday, October 22, 2 am More Science Programs »        Second City: First Family of Comedy                                                This two-part retrospective tells the story of a phenomenon that changed the face of comedy forever and spawned some of the biggest names in comedy including: John Candy, Dan Akroyd, Tina Fey, Martin Short, Bill Murray, Mike Myers and many others.      (Part One) Thursday, October 23, 8pm; Friday, October 24, 2am; (Part Two) Thursday, October 23, 9pm;  Friday, October 24, 3am; Saturday, October 25, 10pm More Arts Programs »                                                   FOR KIDS & PARENTS     SteveSongs Live in Concert!                 Join the  new PBS KIDS music host, Mr. Steve, at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, on Sunday, October 19th, at  11am. Courtesy of PBS KIDS and the Cedar Cultural Center, we have FREE  TICKETS to give away! For a chance to win, send an email to [email protected],  with your first & last name, and the number of tickets requested (up to 4  total) –  you will then receive a confirmation email. For more  information about SteveSongs, visit: www.SteveSongs.com. Vote for tpt this Election Day! On November 4, 2008, check out the special two-hour PBS Kids GO! Marathon on tpt. Watch Arthur, your favorite aardvark; solve the next cyber-mystery with CYBERCHASE and join the definition dynamo WordGirl on another daring adventure. Visit www.tpt.org for complete schedule information. We want to hear from you! Take a quick survey about digital television.     Get ready for DTV now!  It's time to take action. Order your coupons and make sure you use them before they expire.  Set up your converter boxes and test your antennas.  If you have any questions, visit our website for answers, step-by-step instructions and up-to-date information.  Shopping for a DTV converter box? Read viewer reviews of DTV converter boxes or submit one of your own. SPECIAL INVITATION Join tpt's  Program Club.  You'll have an opportunity to make new friends, learn about tpt programs, and have fun along the way. Twin Cities Public Television has been reviewed by the Charities Review Council and is proud to have met its Accountability Standards. To read our charity review report, visit the Charities Review Council at www.SmartGivers.org. tpt MAGAZINE ONLINE         Now you can flip through and download our magazine anytime! Log on, take a look and be sure to let us know what you think! ONLINE VIDEO, PODCASTS & FEEDS You can view some of your favorite shows online at your convenience. FIND YOUR     FAVORITE SHOWS       NOVA   Nature   Antiques Roadshow   This Old House   Austin City Limits OVERNIGHT   REBROADCASTS        Weeknights: 6PM to midnight programming is repeated overnight beginning at midnight.        Weekends: 7PM to midnight programming is repeated overnight beginning at 1AM. Get complete TV Schedule information.         The Minnesota Channel delivers the best in local and regional public television, every day, all day long. Minnesota Channel programs are also featured on on Saturday and Sunday nights.         Roads, Rails and Urban Change Journey through the history of transportation and examine the key transportation topics facing Minnesota planners and policy makers in the near future.  Co-produced with the University of Minnesota Metro Consortium. Sunday, October 19, 6pm Green Cities: Leading the Way Sustainability and environmentally friendly practices are increasingly important in our communities. Explore these efforts in several cities throughout Minnesota. Co-produced with the League of MN Cities. Sunday, October 26, 6pm

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