Highlights June 9 to June 15

Monday, June 9th

A 1962 sonic blue Fender Stratocaster and a 1965 Beatles-signed photo and letter are appraised. Antiques Roadshow Albuquerque, Hour 3 at 7:00 pm.

Travel to Chicago for finds like a 1969 "Chicago Seven" signed subpoena, a 1961 Leonora Carrington oil, and a 1976 Playboy Bunny collection. Which find is appraised at $200,000-$300,000? Visit the Art Institute of Chicago. Antiques Roadshow Chicago, Hour 1 at 8:00 pm.

Railroad Stations in American Life documents the part U.S. railroad stations played in American history, from local civic centers to temples of transportation. A diverse cast of historians examine the role of the railroad station in America. True human-interest stories are woven into a historical narrative. They describe how people interacted with stations in their towns through the generations. Railroad Stations in American Life at 9:00 pm.

Tuesday, June 10th

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nathan Lane as they meet a cast of inspiring ancestors hidden in the branches of their family trees. Finding Your Roots Songs of the Past at 7:00 pm.

Chicago has long been known for its diverse music genres and, infamously, as the city where disco met its demise. But from its ashes rose another groundbreaking musical form: house music. House music emerged in the early 1980s in Chicago's underground Black and gay clubs, where it was played by house music producers and DJs such as Frankie Knuckles, who welcomed the marginalized into these safe spaces. To mark the 40th anniversary of its creation, HOUSE MUSIC - A CULTURAL REVOLUTION: AMERICAN STORIES celebrates the innovative and catchy electronic dance music that continues to inspire prominent artists today, including Charli XCX, Peggy Gou, Beyonce, and Fisher. House Music - A Cultural Revolution: American Stories at 8:00 pm.

Investigating the Assad regime's arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war. Former prisoners, guards, soldiers and intelligence officials shed new light on atrocities carried out during Bashar al-Assad's reign. Frontline Syria’s Detainee Files at 9:00 pm.

This week on ON STORY, screenwriter Mark L. Smith joins us for a conversation on writing the blockbuster, disaster-thriller film TWISTERS and his process crafting plot-driving action and compelling conflicts to hook audiences in his stand-alone sequel to the 1996 film. On Story Script to Screen: Twisters at 10:30 pm.

Wednesday, June 11th

Filmed entirely on location in India, The Real Jungle Book follows the daily and seasonal struggles of the living characters that author Rudyard Kipling described in his 1894 collection of short stories, "The Jungle Book." Similar to the tales in Kipling's work, present-day India is still home to wolves hunting in the arid flatlands, tigers prowling the diminishing forests, elephants treading hereditary trails, pythons lying in wait, and black panthers stalking their prey. All of these creatures adhere to the unwritten laws of the jungle as they strive to raise a new generation. The Real Jungle Book at 7:00 pm.

Who created the Nazca lines, one of archaeology's greatest enigmas, and why? Recent finds of long-hidden lines and figures etched into the Peruvian desert offer new clues to the origins and purpose behind these giant desert symbols. NOVA Nazca Desert Mystery at 7:55 pm.

In New York City, a team of elite engineers and construction workers are on a mission to build the ultimate airport. Follow their ups and downs as they race to build a new, world-class LaGuardia on the site of one of America's busiest aviation hubs. NOVA Extreme Airport Engineering at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, June 12th

At a time where public media is under a microscope, Katherine Maher, president of National Public Radio, delves into the organization and the role public radio stations play in communities. Overheard with Evan Smith Katherine Maher at 7:30 pm.

8:00 pm Caddo Voices: A Basketry Revival In the mid-1800s, the Hasinai Caddo were forcibly removed from their East Texas homeland. Today, a group of modern Caddo are working to restore and revitalize their cultural traditions nearly lost over time. River cane basketry is one of them.

Chet explores this Central Texas hub by diving into its Czech heritage and railroad history. He makes kolaches and dines at the town's oldest restaurant "Old Jody's." He takes a hike at a local spring, enjoys a sporting clays course, and eats pizza in the midst of the downtown renaissance. The Daytripper Temple, TX at 8:30 pm.

WW2 Women on the Frontline is a three-part series which explores the daring and unknown histories of the remarkable women pilots, journalists, guerrillas and spies who fought, flew, and died in the Second World War as they defied expectations, overcame prejudices, and often outperformed their male counterparts. This series sheds light on some of the most perilous, courageous, and unwritten stories of the women who led the charge. Episode One: Brave women across Europe risked everything to battle against Hitler 's Nazi hordes behind enemy lines. This intriguing episode reveals just some of them. Josephine Baker used her celebrity status to smuggle information to the Allies. A wireless operator in France single-handedly supported a Paris spy network. And teenage girls in the Netherlands bravely assassinated Nazi officers. WW2 Women on the Frontline Behind Enemy Lines at 9:00 pm.

The early years of World War II sees deception in its infancy: code breaking, glamorous spies, fake bombing sites, and even inflatable tanks. The war begins with a deadly deceit inside a Polish radio station. Deception: World War II The Inception of Deception at 9:50 pm.

Friday, June 13th

Despite award-winning new products, American Motors Corporation struggles to make a profit, frustrating its partnership with French automaker Renault. Rumors swirl as the French secretly negotiate to sell AMC to Chrysler Corporation. A terrorist assassination in France sparks a chain of events that leaves thousands of American workers betrayed. Yet, AMC lives on. The Last Independent Automaker The Betrayal at 7:30 pm.

Blue - The Life and Art of George Rodrigue tells the remarkable story of Louisiana artist George Rodrigue. A man of his surroundings and culture and a vigorously collected and admired figure, the "Blue Dog" painter has created a legacy that endures. Rodrigue's life story and artistic contributions are a vivid part of the Louisiana landscape, continuing to play an important part in the American art world and beyond. From his culturally significant works that helped shine a light on Cajun life to his world-renowned Blue Dog catalog, Rodrigue's art is filled with meaning, color, narrative, and joyous storytelling. His inspiring artistic journey took him from his studio "down the bayou" to a globally admired artist whose work has been sought by major worldwide brands, politicians, and collectors too vast to count. Blue - The Life and Art of George Rodrigue at 8:00 pm.

More than 100 bars, bookstores, art and community spaces where LGBTQ+ women gather have closed in the past decade. Join us as we travel the country to find out why these spaces matter and how some are managing to survive despite the odds. All We’ve Got at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, June 14th

Celebrated singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit hit the Austin City Limits stage in a radiant hour showcasing highlights from their acclaimed LP Weathervanes.Austin City Limits Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at 7:00 pm.

New Series. Captivated is a nail-biting thriller that asks the question: how far would you go to repair your past? The four-part series follows the story of a young, single mother and her son as they deal with an increasingly controlling and obsessive boss. Episode One: Single mum Rachel is on the poverty line, leaving her working all hours of the day as a cleaner to provide for her son. Out of the blue,she is approached by a wealthy businessman offering her a new job with better pay and shorter hours. However, after accepting she gets drawn further into his life and begins to question his motives. Episode Two: Elliot and Rachel's relationship moves beyond platonic as they spend more time together. He asks her to be his plus one at a lavish gala fundraiser, and as they grow closer, Elliot confides in her about the loss of his mother at the hands of his father. When Rachel comes home with Liam to find their apartment broken into, Elliot insists that the duo stay with him. Captivated starting at 8:00 pm.

Sunday, June 15th

Large-scale batteries on our power grid could balance the intermittency of wind and solar, along with the normal irregularities of the grid. And they're becoming ever more affordable. I'll discuss the potential benefits and challenges with John Zahurancik, President of the Americas for Fluence, a battery storage company, and Paul Denholm, a Senior Energy Analyst at National Renewable Energy Lab. Energy Switch Grid-Scale Batteries at 6:00 pm.

New Series. Detective Bea Metcalf is intrigued by the autistic young woman in Criminal Records when Patience connects a supposed suicide to other cases. Patience jumps at the invitation to help, but she is hiding a big secret from Bea. Patience Paper Mountain Girl, Part 1 at 7:00 pm.

In Grantchester Season 10, as DI Geordie Keating (Robson Green) and Reverend Alphy Kottaram (Rishi Nair) continue to work together as a crime-solving duo in scenic Grantchester, they must also support each other through changing times, family struggles, and personal secrets. This season, Alphy feels like he’s found a home, but he’s forced to confront secrets he’s kept close to his chest. Will he be able to let anyone fully in, or must he confront truths about himself first? #5524 - Cassandra uncovers the truth about Isabella and Lidderdale's past. Dinah makes a reckless decision. Upon arriving back at Chawton, Cassandra takes a final step to protect Jane's legacy. Grantchester on Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.