The Whiskey Rebellion (1791-1794) was a major domestic political crisis in the formative years of the United States, triggered when treasury secretary Alexander Hamilton’s tax on the making of whiskey sparked a violent insurrection by settlers on the western frontier. WPSU explores this very relevant chapter in Pennsylvania history to produce The Whiskey Rebellion, a half hour of engaging television well remembered. Continue »
Learning Grief is a free online resource created to help you support kids and teens navigate the big feelings that come with loss. Whether you’re a mentor, coach, youth leader, educator, or caregiver, you can use these tools to learn and model effective support—teaching kids how to navigate tough times and how to be there […] Continue »
Speaking Grief explores the transformative experience of losing a family member in a grief-avoidant society. It validates grief as a normal, healthy part of the human experience rather than a problem that needs to be “fixed.” It also addresses the role that support from friends and family plays in a person’s grief experience, offering guidance on how to show up for people in their darkest moments. Continue »
Hosted by actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay, and told by Detective Deirdri Fishel, Telling Amy’s Story follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide. Continue »
This WPSU documentary explores the impact of the Vietnam War on the lives of Pennsylvanians who fought, protested, or prayed for their loved ones to come home alive. Continue »
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