Welcome back to What’s On Weekly, a new blog series from Prairie Public that gives you the inside scoop on each week’s program highlights. New posts publish weekly on Mondays.
This week, a new film from VOCES explores New York's affordable housing crisis, FRONTLINE delves into the ongoing conflicts in Israel and Iran, and see the Season 10 finale of Grantchester. Plus, a Passport-only documentary series explores the legacy of the British Empire.
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VOCES | Slumlord Millionaire
Rents have gone up an average of 30% in the past five years in the United States — as of April 2024, the average rent in Manhattan was almost $5,000 a month.
Some landlords are eager to get rid of long-term tenants and use various tactics, including cutting off heat and gas, refusing to make repairs, and ignoring vermin infestations.
VOCES: Slumlord Millionaire profiles a group of determined residents and dedicated nonprofit attorneys fighting corrupt landlords for the fundamental human right to a home.
TUNE IN
Tune in Monday, July 28, at 9pm.
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Stream on the PBS app and online. (U.S. only)
FRONTLINE | Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran
FRONTLINE examines how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran — and the role of the United States.
From filmmakers James Jacoby and Anya Bourg, the documentary traces Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long campaign to defeat Iran, the conflict with the Palestinians, and Netanyahu's difficult relations with the U.S. over peace and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
TUNE IN
Tune in Tuesday, July 29, at 9pm.
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Stream on the PBS app and online.
Grantchester | Season 10 Finale
In the Season 10 finale of Grantchester, Alphy and Geordie keep an eye on rising tensions as a controversial figure is invited to speak at the university. When a murder is committed, however, they disagree on how to approach the case.
TUNE IN
Tune in for Season 10, Episode 8 on Sunday, August 3, at 8pm.
STREAM
Stream all episodes of Grantchester on the PBS app and online.
😢 ONLY ONE SEASON LEFT!
Masterpiece has announced that Grantchester's Season 11, which began filming this month, will be the show's final season.