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Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana

What Makes Alaska… Alaska? With Author Julia O’Malley

Season 1 Episode 1 | 6m 15s

At the edge of Ship Creek in Anchorage, Alaska, where the city began in tents just over a century ago, Pati Jinich shares a picnic with local food writer and author Julia O’Malley to discuss what makes Alaska unique — and the challenges it now faces.

Support for PATI JINICH EXPLORES PANAMERICANA is provided by Marriott International, La Costeña, Texas A&M International University, Visit Anchorage, Travel Juneau, Travel Yukon, and Chicanos Por La Causa.
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Trailer for Remake by director Ross McElwee.
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Trailer for Arrest the Midwife by director Elaine Epstein.
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American Masters
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Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver.
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Trailer for How to Build a Library by directors Maia Lekow and Christopher King.
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
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Jodi imagines she is drawing bugs and clouds in the sky with her crayons!
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
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Everyone learns that before you touch someone, you should ask them if it's okay!
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
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