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Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Sunday, May 24 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, May 25 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. We take the Seven Bridges Walk and see some San Diego history along the way; remember the days of Escondido's citrus industry; learn about one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever undertaken in our county and meet the Flag Man of Mount Helix. Plus things sent in by viewers and much more! -
Stream with KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. The key players behind President Trump’s expansive use of the U.S. military. From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project U.S. power. -
Watch Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. The paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division were given a suicide mission: to cross one of Europe's largest and fastest-flowing rivers in broad daylight under the watchful eye of their German adversaries. They were outmanned and outgunned, but somehow the American paratroopers were able to complete their mission and wrestle two bridges away from German troops in Holland. -
Premieres Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the life and legacy of the notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer. Born just five years after the Emancipation Proclamation and passing away on the eve of March in Washington in 1963, his legacy as an activist still resonates today. -
Premieres Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. A Chinese family’s multigenerational trauma unfolds across time, place, and identity. Turning the camera inward, filmmaker Vicky Du traces her family’s mental illness back to the Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949. -
Premieres Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2 p.m on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Bridget Lancaster Maple Pork Chops with Sweet Potato-Bacon Hash. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews enameled cast-iron skillets, and Techniquely host Lan Lam explains how to defrost food quickly. Finally, test cook Aran Goyoaga prepares Leek, Fennel, and Squash Soup with Sausage for host Julia Collin Davison. -
Premieres Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream on KPBS+ / Encore Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Visit all five cities from ROADSHOW’s celebratory Season 30 for never-before-seen finds, including a 1961 JFK Santa Claus Letter, a 1979 Ed Ruscha Stagefright ink on paper, and a John Juzek violin, ca. 1950. Guess the hour’s big find! -
Stream now with KPBS+. This six-part documentary series that reveals and explores the early history of Muslims in the United States. The films are hosted by journalists Malika Bilal, Aymann Ismail, and Asma Khalid, who travel the country to piece together stories spanning over 200 years. -
Watch Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11: 30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with YouTube (Not available to stream on KPBS+). Guest: Katrina Manson, Bloomberg reporter and author of "Project Maven: A Marine Colonel, His Team, and the Dawn of AI Warfare." The Pentagon has poured billions into AI warfare, from target identification to autonomous weapons. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, 18, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Get swept up in the soulful sounds of Tijuana's annual Jazz Festival, held every October. This cultural celebration brings together top musicians from both sides of the border. We dive into the history, energy, and artistry behind the music then follow our appetites to Tacos Aaron, a local favorite serving some of Tijuana's best tacos.
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