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Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand with PBS Video App. Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago’s West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with John Mayer, Carlos Santana and more.

Washington, D.C., is considered the highest-risk place for COVID infection in the nation. Data shows D.C. had 1,192 new cases per day and 169 cases per 100,000 in the seven-day period ending Monday.

From the museum: ICA San Diego presents an exhibition of new sculptural works and ink paintings by multimedia artist Sreshta Rit Premnath. Exploring resilience in the face of marginalization, Sreshta Rit Premnath (b. Bangalore, India, 1979, based in Brooklyn, NY) presents site-specific sculptures that cohabitate with plants in the gallery. Grave/Grove draws parallels between social exclusion and the horticultural category of “weeds” — plants that are either removed or suppressed because they are considered undesirable. His installation is informed by the austere and makeshift architecture of refugee camps and homeless settlements, while also drawing attention to the abundance and resilience that persists in spaces of adversity. Sreshta Rit Premnath: Grave/Grove is co-curated by Amara Antilla, CAC Senior Curator and Natalie Bell, MIT List Curator. It is co-organized by the Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati and the MIT List Visual Arts Center, Cambridge. The presentation at Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego is coordinated by Guusje Sanders, Associate Curator. ____ A special thanks to Cris Juárez from Pixca Farm for the care and thoughtfulness put into the growing of the plants in the exhibition. Pixca Farm is POC worker cooperative farm that advances food sovereignty. They implement diversified, ecological farming in service of our South Bay community. Pixca Farm is innovatively creating an agroecological world. They envision a cooperative community that activates its existing abundance to ensure collective wellness, principally that everyone is guaranteed fresh, local, culturally relevant food and is in respectful relationship with land and the environment. Related events: Opening reception: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Free. RSVP for free here! Parking Suggestion: Alcazar Garden Parking Lot, 625 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101, or Organ Pavilion Lot, 2168 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101 Related links: ICA website ICA on Instagram

The future of access to abortion pills is uncertain after two federal judges issued a pair of conflicting rulings on Friday evening.

There is nothing quite like a Bollywood film. It’s about impossibly gorgeous stars, deliciously overripe melodrama, spectacular production numbers, an explosion of colors, and music with such an irresistible beat that even someone with two left feet feels inspired to get up and dance. This month, in honor of Indian Independence, I look to Bollywood cinema. In order to tackle the huge expanse of Bollywood film I decided to invite the trio of Moviewallas podcasters --Yazdi Pithavala, Rashmi Gandhi, and Joseph Djan -- onto the show. In Part 1 we define what makes a Bollywood film and look to its golden era. For a list of all the films discussed, go to bit.ly/CJBollywood1. And joining us for Share Your Addiction and Cold Turkey is Nora Fiore, the Nitrate Diva. Plus, check out the latest Geeky Gourmet video where you can learn how to make Bollywood popcorn as you watch some Indian films. Here's the Geeky Gourmet playlist on the KPBS YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/CJGeekyGourmet And if you'd like to contribute your own Share Your Addiction or Cold Turkey, then just email baccomando@kpbs.org and put Share Your Addiction in the subject line.

A federal judge in Texas stayed the FDA's approval of the drug mifepristone, while a federal judge in Washington state blocked any FDA change in access.

After a two-year hiatus, the Club will once again open the doors to welcome guests for this grand event. This year’s Boys and Girls Night Out Gala serves as the culminating celebration for our 70th Anniversary. More than 250 attendees, including local officials and supporters, attend each year. The fundraising event will feature a delectable dinner, performances from talented Club youth and ROAD’s members, a live and silent auction, a wine pull, and live entertainment. The evening will also feature BGCO’s 2022-2023 Youth of the Year, Melinda Maldonado. Melinda was awarded this coveted title by a panelist of judges for exemplifying our mission. Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Democratic state officials say they're ready to dispense thousands of mifepristone doses if access to the pill becomes difficult as a result of a pending federal lawsuit.

Women from Iraq's Yazidi minority get together to perform centuries-old sacred songs. They've survived captivity by ISIS and loved ones' deaths. "They are trying to heal," says a Yazidi politician.

Bry and Sherman battle for second in March primary. Plus, San Diego’s convention center expansion, Measure C, appears to be headed to defeat. And Democrat Amar Campa-Najjar has the top spot in the 50th Congressional District.