Hosted and executive produced by David M. Rubenstein, a patriotic philanthropist who owns a copy of the Magna Carta, the eight-episode program explores culturally significant symbols across the ...

American colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain. One of the most enduring symbols of those “times that try ...

The American flag, a symbol of national pride, has a rich and significant history. It has long stood for freedom, democracy and the pursuit of a more perfect union, embodying the collective belief in ...

David Rubenstein—business leader, Washington insider, mover, shaker and a philanthropist of considerable renown—is too smart to imagine himself an electrifying TV personality. As host of “Iconic ...

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 1 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! This episode surveys the evolving meaning the Statue of Liberty has for a “nation of immigrants” and how it embodies our ...

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! The Golden Gate bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit. Explore if America can ...

David Rubenstein asks Professor Ed Berenson why Lady Liberty is a symbol of America. The statue's official name, "Liberty Enlightening the World," embodies the ideals of liberty, democracy, and ...