For a scientific perspective, WGBH's Nova filmmakers partner with the New York Times reporters behind the best-selling (and eerily prescient) Germs to produce Bioterror. Already in production before the terrorist attacks, the program is a chilling investigation of the threat of biological warfare. Nova rushes to finish the film months ahead of schedule to remain on the cutting edge of the news.

Substantive analysis of important events is a WGBH trademark every day, year-round, not just in extraordinary times. "Our mission is an extension of WGBH's long-standing commitment to international news coverage," explains Bob Ferrante, executive producer of WGBH's weekday series The World "We launched our program as a way for American radio listeners to better understand the connection between what happens abroad and the American way of life. That's now more important than ever." A co-production of the BBC World Service and Public Radio International, The World reaches an audience of 1.5 million listeners every week.

Closer to home, Greater Boston regularly calls upon the wisdom of regional experts and authorities. "Greater Boston is uniquely positioned to respond not only to the events of the day, but also to the concerns of the community," says Emily Rooney, host and executive editor of the nightly public affairs program. "We devote time to the issues most important to our viewers," adds executive producer John Carroll. "Whether examining the President's latest speech or how the press covers a story, that extended analysis is what we do best."

People depend on WGBH for perspective -- from Vice President Dick Cheney, who requested a copy of Frontline's Hunting bin Laden, to the listener from Belmont who called to commend The World for its close-up look at Afghanistan. On radio, television, and the Web, WGBH provides thoughtful, objective coverage of the stories of our times, offering a range of opinions that reflect multiple perspectives and deepen our understanding of the world we share.