American Experience

Description

"American Experience" combines dramatic re-enactments with commentary by historians and authors to present an absorbing look at the personalities, events and resources that have had a profound impact on the shaping of America's past and present. Many of the program's documentaries have received major honors in the broadcasting community, including Emmy, Peabodys and duPont-Columbia University awards.

Upcoming Episodes

• Clearing the Air: The War on Smog

  The epic struggle against airborne toxins that led to the creation of the Clean Air Act. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 @ 04:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

  The 1970s Love Canal disaster and how the battle for justice, led mostly by women, created the basis for the federal Superfund program. (120 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 @ 10:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• The Vote

  The campaign waged by American women for the right to vote results in the largest expansion of voting rights in U.S. history. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 @ 8:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• Reagan: Lifeguard

  How Ronald Reagan's opponents underestimated him as he made the transition from acting to public office. (120 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 @ 3:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• Nixon

  Richard Nixon's political career includes his rise from congressman to president, foreign policy innovations and disgrace. (180 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Sep. 02, 2025 @ 8:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Sep. 04, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• The Vote

  The campaign waged by American women for the right to vote results in the largest expansion of voting rights in U.S. history. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Thursday, Sep. 04, 2025 @ 8:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• Reagan: An American Crusade

  Actor Ronald Reagan turns to politics, gaining popularity and stirring controversy as president. (120 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Thursday, Sep. 04, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Sunday, Sep. 07, 2025 @ 3:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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