Springsteen, Trump, and Atwood: What to watch in the final week
A new PBS streaming lineup features a Springsteen documentary and recent political speeches ahead of the election.
By Amelia Gupta ·
Public media outlets are rolling out a specific set of programming to mark the final stretch of the presidential campaign.
The lineup leads with a new documentary titled "Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song."
The film explores the musician's career and his connection to American culture.
Viewers can access the film through Passport, the extended library for public media members.
The streaming platform also includes a special report featuring President Trump addressing the nation.
This segment is part of a larger collection of political coverage available on the network.
The platform highlights a special report on the war with Iran, which is listed alongside the presidential address.
Another entry in the catalog covers Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address.
The video archive also contains footage of Trump speaking from the White House on multiple occasions.
One specific clip is dated March 4, 2025, showing the president addressing a joint session of Congress.
The collection includes retrospective material from previous election cycles.
Viewers can watch Kamala Harris address supporters after losing the 2024 presidential election to Joe Biden and Trump in the final debate. This material sits next to coverage of the Trump impeachment trial and hearings from earlier years. The sixth Democratic debate from December 1, 2019, is also available in the library. Coverage of the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Primary specials provides context for the primary season. A segment titled "Beyond the CANVAS" features novelist Margaret Atwood and playwright Danai Gurira discussing the creative process. This episode explores finding one's voice as a writer. The March 10 primary special coverage is included in the rotation. A "Celebrating America" inauguration special is also part of the available content. A documentary about childhood trauma in rural Montana is featured in the lineup. This piece discusses the impact of trauma on millions of Americans and its consequences. Coverage of the Republican National Convention, including Day 1 and Day 2, is available. A one-year retrospective on the death of George Floyd asks where America goes from there. A special titled "Witness to the Siege" is included in the library. Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress is part of the archive. "America in Black and Blue 2020" offers a look at race and policing. The Democratic National Convention coverage from 2012, spanning multiple days and parts, is accessible. The Vice Presidential debate featuring Mike Pence and Kamala Harris is also in the collection. A special report on 9/11 and previous State of the the Union addresses from 2013 and 2015 round out the historical material. The final vote in the Trump impeachment trial is available for viewing. A piece on drug testing in Alabama examines how it affects former prisoners. A story on a man free from prison for 23 years discusses challenges during the pandemic. Live coverage of Biden speaking after Electoral College certification results is included. A look at the cycle of incarceration and homelessness is featured. The Democratic National Convention special from 2012 and the Republican National Convention special from 2012 are part of the library. Obama's town hall conversation in Elkhart, Indiana, with Gwen Ifill is available. The first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump at Hofstra University is also in the archive.
