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KPBS FM Broadcast: Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. This Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's Every Good Thing — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving. -
KPBS FM Broadcast: Nov. 27, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. This year’s guests include: Samin Nosrat (author of "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat"), Yossy Arefi (author of "Snacking Bakes"), Vivian Howard (chef and host of PBS’ KITCHEN CURIOUS), and Evan Kleiman (host of KCRV’s GOOD FOOD) -
Premieres Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Monday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on CREATE / Friday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on CREATE / Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. on CREATE / Sunday, Nov. 23 at 10 p.m. on CREATE. Test cook Lan Lam makes a crowd-pleasing Stuffed Spatchcock Turkey. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals our top pick for slicing knives. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes a crisp Shaved Celery Salad with Pomegranate-Honey Vinaigrette. -
Premieres Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV Stream now with KPBS+. The battles of Fallujah and Najaf in 2004 were the two deadliest battles of the Iraq War. This film tells the story of these battles, not through narration, but through the words and deeds of those who fought there. -
Premieres Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Ben Mims prepares Pan-Seared Halibut with Wilted Bitter Salad for host Bridget Lancaster. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of frozen puff pastries. And test cook Erica Turner makes Julia buttery Ma’amoul, or semolina cookies. -
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 16 - Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 from 8-10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Sunday, Nov. 16 - 21 at 10 p.m. - Midnight on KPBS TV. The series examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe. -
Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. A once peaceful nation now gripped by drug cartels, violence, and a military crackdown. With rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians, and families caught in the crossfire, examining efforts to stem the violence and the human toll. -
Watch Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Abandoned by the United States as the Taliban retakes his country, Afghan interpreter “Max” tries to keep himself and his family alive, while a group of devoted retired Marines and their network struggle to fulfill their promises and overcome bureaucracy to bring their brother in arms safely to the U.S. -
Premieres Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Uncover the value of these eye-popping treasures! One item is a whopping $50,000-$100,000! -
Monday, Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Saturday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Dec. 26 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS TV. Just as the Hunters gear up for a snow day, they find no snow on the ground. After they investigate the lack of accumulation, they head to a nearby mountain and find an abundance of snow perfect for snow dragon building and snowshoeing.
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