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Premieres Friday, April 24, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream with KPBS+. Explore the layered sounds of Istanbul where empires met and music evolved with host Scott Yoo and Turkish musicians from European classical music to modern jazz. -
Premieres Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with YouTube (not in KPBS+). From an unflinching personality cult to a nuclear arsenal nobody can dismantle, the Kim dynasty has outlasted every threat, within and without. The Wall Street Journal's Beijing bureau chief and author of "Korean Messiah," Jonathan Cheng discusses North Korea's nuclear bet and what comes next. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Saturday, April 25 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV and Sunday, April 26 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Dive further into the encounter between the Indigenous People of the Kumeyaay Nation and the Spanish settlers. Find out what life was like at the San Diego Royal Presidio after 1769. Historic documents and a virtual tour demonstrate what the Presidio was like inside and out. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. "Prairie Prophecy" explores the promise of perennial, nature-based agriculture as a response to climate change, soil loss, and the future of food. Drawing on decades of research from The Land Institute, the film offers a thoughtful, hopeful look at how working with nature may help sustain both people and the planet. -
Premieres Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Follow the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their four-hundred-year-old estate. The young couple battles entrenched tradition and dares to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature. -
Premieres Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Tiger expert Valmik Thapar uncovers 50 years of archival footage, chronicling the legendary tiger clan of Ranthambore National Park and their remarkable revival in northwestern India. -
Early streaming with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ begins Thursday, April 16. TV Premiere Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. beginning April 30. New episodes stream free a week early beginning April 30. This season brings us ten new episodes with unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, rich history, and unforgettable flavors. From a visit to the Tijuana airport air traffic control tower and flight school, to a world-class surf competition. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Narrated by Brendan Gleeson, this cinematic two-part series explores County Kerry on the southwest coast of Ireland. Explore the region’s natural history, dramatic geology, and enduring human story. With breathtaking imagery and poetic storytelling, it captures the wild beauty, cultural depth, and ancient spirit of this remarkable county. An immersive portrait of Kerry in all its splendor. -
Premieres Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Bryan Roof travels to Tucson for some tasty tacos and makes host Bridget Lancaster smoky Mesquite-Grilled Tacos Rasurados. And equipment expert Hannah Crowley reviews portable burners. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Alex Heugel makes host Julia Collin Davison Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches. Techniquely host Lan Lam Lan shares techniques to make picture-perfect pancakes. And test cook Aran Goyoaga makes Spiced Pear, Buckwheat, and Almond Pancakes for host Bridget Lancaster.
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