ADVANCE April 2023

APRIL’S BEST

ICONIC AMERICA: OUR SYMBOLS AND STORIES In this new eight-episode documentary series, David Rubenstein explores America’s 400-year history through a close examination of iconic national symbols. In each episode, Rubenstein, along with historical thinkers, community members and subject matter experts, dive into each symbol’s history and how its meaning has changed over time. They then use the symbols as a gateway to understanding America’s past and present.

Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories With David Rubenstein premieres April 26 at 9 p.m.

MY GRANDPARENTS’ WAR

A new group of Hollywood actors journey into the past to learn about their grandparents’ wartime experiences and discover the extraordinary impact of global conflict on their families. Season two features Kit Harington, Keira Knightley, Toby Jones and Emeli Sandé.

My Grandparents’ War airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. beginning April 11.

CHANGING PLANET Revisit six of our planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems and catch up with the truly inspiring people introduced in the first season: scientists and local experts fighting to safeguard their communities and wildlife, and charting the progress of their game changing environmental projects. Join conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan to meet new faces who’ll deepen our understanding of these habitats and introduce new potential solutions to combat the effects of the climate crisis. IOWA’S WILD WEATHER: STORMS In August 2020, a derecho leveled large portions of Iowa, causing more than $11 billion in damage. In March 2022, 13 tornadoes tore through parts of Iowa, killing seven people and causing millions of dollars in damage. This program profiles critical weather events that changed parts of Iowa forever and examines the role climate change plays in the future of Iowa’s weather. Iowa’s Wild Weather: Storms debuts April 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Changing Planet airs April 19 at 8 p.m.

APRIL 2023 | ADVANCE 3