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Sora is dead. And truthfully, who didn’t see this coming?

OpenAI just shut down its AI video app, Sora — less than six months after launch. The Disney deal ($1 billion investment, character licensing, the whole thing)? Gone.

The tech press spins this as a strategic pivot. But here’s what’s really happening: AI video never made financial sense as a consumer product. Once the novelty wore off it was time to pay the piper.

We focus on making reality TV for channels like National Geographic and PBS and the one thing that has always been true is that: story is king. Audiences don’t just want impressive visuals. They want stories with meaning. And impressive fades fast.

Sora could generate stunning visuals. But it couldn’t generate a reason to care.

This won’t be the last AI product we see fold. The tools that survive will be the ones that serve storytellers — not replace them.

What do you think — is this a blip, or the beginning of a correction?

🍄 Veganuary check-in: ready to try something new?

On “Average Joe Goes Vegan,” host Charlie Agar follows the flavor (and the fungi) to see if plant-based food can really hold its own. Turns out, it might just take a pile of super-tasty mushroom magic to convince this meat-eater that plant-based is worth a bite (or 2, or 3… or everything on the plate).

🎥 Watch the pilot episode now on PBS:
https://www.pbs.org/video/average-joe-goes-vegan-lo0lnz/

This Veganuary, stream “Average Joes Goes Vegan” on PBS and discover why mushrooms might be the best thing on your menu. 🍄

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🌱 The start of the New Year means that Veganuary is here — and what better way to kick off the fun than by watching “Average Joe Goes Vegan” on PBS.

When he’s not out saving the bees, host Charlie Agar loves good food. But it’s gonna take some super tasty cuisine to convince this meat-eater that trying plant-based is where it’s at!

🎥 Watch the pilot on PBS:
https://www.pbs.org/video/average-joe-goes-vegan-lo0lnz/

So this Veganuary, watch “Average Joe Goes Vegan” on PBS then go try something new — your tastebuds may just throw you a party! 🌱

Marlon Rison

Auld lang syne?
Nah — it’s Charlie Bee time! 🐝🎆

Close out 2025 with a fun, feel-good binge:
Season 2 of Charlie Bee Company is streaming now on PBS.

Bees. Sunshine. Honey. Repeat.

📲 PBS App / Online
🔗 https://www.pbs.org/show/charlie-bee-company/
📡 Or, check your local PBS station for broadcast times

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Thanksgiving 🦃 plans:
🍯 Eat
💤 Nap
📺 Binge Charlie Bee Company on PBS

Season 2 is out — and if you need something totally binge-able after Thanksgiving dinner… Charlie’s wild bee rescues are waiting. 🐝🔥

Where to watch:
📺 Online: https://lnkd.in/gwMQaF42
📲 PBS App (anytime!)
📡 Your local PBS station

Who’s diving in this week?👇

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📣 BIG NEWS!
Our pilot episode of Average Joe Goes Vegan is now officially streaming on Austin PBS as part of their brand-new Greenlights Pilots Channel — a platform showcasing filmmakers bringing fresh, meaningful stories to public media while seeking funding to expand into a full series.

🎬 Watch the pilot here: https://video.austinpbs.org/video/average-joe-goes-vegan-lo0lnz/

This new program from helps producers share their work while building support to bring more episodes to life. If you believe in the mission of bringing fun, food-forward, and plant-curious storytelling to public television, we’d love your support!

Special thanks to Veganuary for their support in producing this pilot!

💌 Interested in supporting Average Joe Goes Vegan on PBS? Reach out at [email protected] or share this post to help spread the word.

Charlie Bee Company Meati

Austin PBS Greenlights | Average Joe Goes Vegan A meat-lover hits the road to discover the best plant-based food across America.

Thank you for putting on such a great get-together and panel discussion to celebrate some of the incredible talent that has to offer. Fun to talk shop with other public media producers and share more about our shows on PBS: and . You can catch our shows streaming via pbs — https://www.pbs.org/show/charlie-bee-company/

Incredible weekend at showing our , “Average Joe Goes Vegan”! Connected with some super fun people and cannot say enough about the hospitality and flare rolled out from the festival organizers—truly a one-of-a-kind . To say that we received the treatment would be an understatement. Thank you for showcasing our tv series; cannot wait for next year!

In Central Texas? Watch episode 2 of season 2 today at 430pm on Austin PBS where Charlie learns natural beekeeping methods, such as top bar hives!

Charlie Bee Company A Texas beekeeper rescues Africanized honeybees from desperate & dangerous situations.