Person reclining on a couch in pajamas, blowing their nose into a tissue, with a lamp in the background.

A person wearing a checkered nightcap and plaid pajamas is seated on a brown sofa, blowing their nose with a tissue. The surrounding area is slightly cluttered with more tissues.

An individual wearing a head wrap and holding a tissue, appears to be sleeping on a brown sofa.

How men “survive” a slight headache… Yikes. 😅

A messy (and hilarious) new episode is coming in Season 5 of Reconnecting Roots! Stay tuned for THAT!
Catch up on Seasons 1–4 now at www.reconnectingroots.com.

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Gabe, wearing a uniform with a 911 dispatcher badge, sitting at a desk with multiple computer screens, holding a partly eaten donut.

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Gabe, in a uniform with a headset, surprised while biting into a chocolate-covered doughnut, with a map and computer screens visible in the background.

‘Eating and leaving no crumbs’-Gabe’s version is messily close. Very close. 😅🍩

Season 5 is on the horizon = time to catch up on Seasons 1–4 online while you wait! www.reconnectingroots.com

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A police officer in uniform leaning on an Indianapolis police car on a sunny day.

A person wearing a cowboy hat and a red "Nissan" jacket smiles in front of a blurred car background.

A sheriff in a uniform and a hat aiming a radar gun from a patrol car with a visible emergency light on top.

A man smiling in a convertible car, wearing a cowboy hat and a mustache.

Eastbound and down with a Reconnecting Roots twist! Gabe takes on Smoky AND the Bandit in an upcoming episode.
Catch up on past seasons before the chase begins at www.reconnectingroots.com.

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Group of six people taking a selfie with the New York City skyline in the background during winter.

Wrapping this season of Reconnecting Roots with gratitude for one of our DPs, Chris Haggrety — your energy, creativity, and cinematic eye make every frame shine. Thanks for keeping us inspired (and caffeinated)!

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#ReconnectingRoots two truths & a lie:
Wesley Vis is an unpaid exchange student
Wesley is an editor
Wesley is a talented human we’re lucky to have

Truth? All the good stuff is true! He IS Emmy-nominated, he DOES edit, write, direct… and yes, he gets paid!

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DYK 20% of Americans now eat meals regularly in their car? 🍔🚗
Greasy’s might be made up, but our love for fast food is real! Watch the full season 4 epi about food www.ReconnectingRoots.com.

#FromThenToNowAndHow #thegreatnessofamerica #ReconnectingRoots #FastFood #CarMeals #GreasysDriveIn

Two issues of "Plain Values" magazine displayed on a wooden surface; one cover features two individuals with a rustic barn backdrop and the title "Will Work for Food," and the other shows two people at a farm observing chickens with the title "What to Serve."

Close-up portrait of a smiling person with wavy brown hair, wearing a black turtleneck and a checkered blazer.

Close-up of an adult with tousled hair standing by the waterfront, looking at the camera with a serious expression. They are wearing a jacket and sunglasses are hanging from their neck.

Big news! Reconnecting Roots is now in print!
Our column in Plain Values Magazine explores how our nation’s story shapes today-written by Bella Coyne and edited by Dave Boyd. From TV to music to print, we love sharing stories that inspire!

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Ever wonder how music, stories, and history connect us all?

Emmy-winning Reconnecting Roots uncovers the threads that tie generations together.

Watch now and see the past in a whole new light. PBS or stream anytime: www.reconnectingroots.com

#ReconnectingRoots

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A law enforcement officer in a tan uniform stands confidently outdoors with a blurred bridge in the background.

A person in a full protective suit with a respirator, goggles, and gloves stands in a parking lot. The CDC logo is visible on their glove. Two images are shown, one close-up and one at a slight distance, both featuring the person looking directly at the camera.

Crime scene outline drawn on a striped blanket with evidence markers and a police line tape in the foreground.

Evidence points to… epic BTS shenanigans!

Catch the upcoming episode as our crew tests their CSI skills!

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Gabe in his "criminal era" for an upcoming episode of Reconnecting Roots.

Gabe in his "criminal era" for an upcoming episode of Reconnecting Roots.

Gabe in his "criminal era" for an upcoming episode of Reconnecting Roots.

Gabe in his "criminal era" for an upcoming episode of Reconnecting Roots.

We’ve seen the future, and it looks like Gabe is haunting our nightmares. 😱

BTS of what’s coming, and don't forget to visit our website for all of our previous episodes. Link in our bio!

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DYK?
Milton Bradley changed board games forever in 1960 by introducing plastic houses, spinners, and bridges-innovations that eventually led to classics like Operation.
In our Games: From Rolls to Roles episode, Gabe went full method. Watch it all: www.reconnectingroots.com.

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Reconnecting Roots | Shelter: “House & Home” | Season 4 | Episode 404 How the shape of the average American home has changed and the way it reshaped our lives.

The future of housing is printed, not poured! Catch Gabe and ICON CTO Alex Le Roux in Season 4 of Shelter: House & Home.
Watch the entire episode here: https://www.pbs.org/video/shelter-house-home-i6lczo/

#FromThenToNowAndHow #americana #thegreatnessofamerica
#EmmyWinning #ReconnectingRoots

Gabe + Barrel = True Love. 💘
They met on set. Sparks flew. He needed a costume. The barrel… fit.

Experience the romance, the drama, the wood grain and more in each episode.

Watch Reconnecting Roots…for Gabe, his costumes, and maybe the best barrel story ever!

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Reconnecting Roots | Dollar: Rise and Fall of the Dollar | Season 3 | Episode 303 Gabe visits Ben Stein to help make “cents” out of our money.

Fun Fact: Gabe really wanted to rob a bank for this episode. Thankfully, our legal team stepped in before things got too method.

Check out our Season 3 episode on all things MONEY! 💰

pbs.org/video/dollar...

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What makes baseball exciting again? For Billy Leroy & Kyle Luigs, it’s all about fun, friendship & flipping the script. Playing for the @TheSavBananas isn’t just baseball—it’s pure entertainment.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLdx...

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From our YT page!
With so many uncertainties in the world, we dare to sit down and ask: What is American food? Host Gabe McCauley talked with two-time James Beard-winning chef Mashama Bailey.

youtube.com/watch?v=AEWg...

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Spotlight on Mandy McCauley!
As our music supervisor (and a talented actress/musician), Mandy helps shape every episode of Reconnecting Roots.
Thanks for the deep cuts, the fresh takes—and for letting Gabe stay out late on shoot days.

#MixMasterMandy #ReconnectingRoots

HISTORY. CULTURE. VALUES. | Reconnecting Roots Imagine if NPR’s This American Life showed up on the set of Austin City Limits with Ken Burns’ and Bill Nye’s baby? That’s a little bit like Reconnecting Roots.

Emmy-winning Reconnecting Roots uncovers the threads tying generations through music and stories.
We're celebrating our shared history with positivity and curiosity.
Watch on PBS or stream anytime at reconnectingroots.com

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From our YT page!
With so many uncertainties in the world, we dare to sit down and ask: What is American food? Host Gabe McCauley talked with two-time James Beard-winning chef Mashama Bailey.

youtube.com/watch?v=AEWg...

#ReconnectingRoots

Who says filming can’t be fun?
Our crew might’ve started with a firefighting scene, but somewhere along the way, things got a little...wild!

This clip is less "stop, drop, and roll" and more "laugh, film, repeat."

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Reconnecting Roots | Bourbon: The Spirit of America | Season 3 | Episode 306 Gabe hikes the bourbon trail to learn how bourbon changed America and was changed by it.

Known by many names, “Rye Whiskey,” “Way Up on Clinch Mountain,” and more, the tune we're talking about today has deep roots.
For clarity, we’re calling it “Corn Whiskey."
Watch Bourbon: The Spirit of America episode in Season 3 and hear it for yourself: to.pbs.org/4kPFfmV

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Reconnecting Roots | Games: Rolls to Roles | Season 4 | Episode 408 Gabe rolls the dice with actress/gamer Felicia Day to discuss the renaissance of gaming.

Can the entire history of gaming be played in a single session of Dungeons & Dragons? Maybe… if you roll high enough.

Join Gabe and crew as they dive headfirst into the gaming industry.

Season 4, Episode 408 is a 'game-changer'.

www.pbs.org/video/games-...

#ReconnectingRoots

Freedom allows creativity to flourish. Enjoy your independence today and every day!
~From the folks at Reconnecting Roots!~

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From our YouTube page!

For full episodes, check out our website.

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We all know Gabe is swole, but is he Dr. Jill Carnahan swole? Next season we’re checking up on the healthcare of our nation. Season 5 is going to be lit!

So, tell us - how do you think they each did? Let us know in the comments!

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From our YT Page!
How deep does bourbon run in KY?
Eighth-gen distiller Freddie Noe of the Jim Beam family shares the real story-from bourbon’s roots to its global rise.
Watch the full episode on our website. In the meantime, watch the clip here!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U2K...

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Reconnecting Roots | Horse Power | Season 1 | Episode 105 Exploring America's hard working horses still in need today.

Did you know the Gypsy Vanner horse can grow a real mustache?
And Gabe? He sneaks a fake one into nearly every episode! 😆

Season 1, Episode 5: “Horse Power” is full of fun facts and horsepower history.
🐴 Watch now: to.pbs.org/44detid

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Reconnecting Roots | Firefighting: Forging American Heroes | Season 4 | Episode 406 Brutal extortionists and brave volunteers play into the story of America’s firefighters.

When a firefighter dad & a police officer dad take center stage at Career Day, things heat up fast. It’s a friendly face-off for hometown hero status & you won’t believe how it ends.
Watch Firefighting: Forging American Heroes here 👉
www.pbs.org/video/firefi...
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Jake Blount joined us for Season 3’s Working: Working on a Dream with a powerful take on “John Henry.”
The legend of the real John Henry lives on—passed down through generations of musicians & storytellers.
Check out our website to watch full episodes & to hear the musical magic! #ReconnectingRoots

Meet Nick Nichols—our on-set Swiss Army knife. From flying drones to running the jib, Nick brings energy, skill, & serious problem-solving chops (like breaking open a lock in Indiana). Always up for a challenge—& a snack. We’re lucky to have him! #ReconnectingRoots