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Stream the film before the broadcast with KPBS Passport! Premieres Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. NASA's goal to send astronauts to Mars would require a three-year absence from Earth, during which communication in real time would be impossible due to the immense distance. Meet the psychologists whose job is to keep astronauts mentally stable in outer space, as they are caught between their dream of reaching new frontiers and the basic human need to stay connected to home.

The Gaslamp is bringing you Grand Slammin’ Specials to celebrate the Padres’ Opening Day! Get ready to swing into action as Gaslamp Quarter gears up to celebrate the opening day of Padres baseball season! From live music to rooftop parties, we've got the perfect lineup to kick off the season in style! Thursday, March 28, 2024 in The Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego Locations: HARD ROCK – 207 RESTAURANT Where: Hard Rock Hotel San Diego - 207 Restaurant Details: Enjoy live music by Joe Rathburn from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM as you fuel up for the big game! Information/Booking: LEARN MOREMARGARITAVILLE OPENING DAY CELEBRATION Where: Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Details: Join the pregame and postgame celebration at 5 o'Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar and LandShark Bar & Grill! DJ, live entertainment, giveaways, drink specials, and more! Information/Booking: LEARN MOREWEREWOLF PADRES OPENING DAY Where: Werewolf American Pub Details: Spend Opening Day with the Wolfpack! DJ spinning from 10am-2pm, free shots, and $1 WW Blonde drafts if the Padres win! Information/Booking: LEARN MORE NASON BEER HALL PADRES OPENING DAY Where: Nason's Beer Hall, Gaslamp Quarter Details: Celebrate the return of baseball season with craft beer, SoCal-inspired bites, and the Nason's Wagyu Hot Dog! Located just blocks from Petco Park. Information: LEARN MORETHE SMOKING GUN OPENING DAY SPECIALS Where: The Smoking Gun, Gaslamp Quarter Details: Enjoy $1 hot dogs, $3.94 Buenaveza, and the Padres Paloma special featuring Patron Silver, grapefruit liquor, sugar, and lime! Information: LEARN MORESWING SOCIAL OPENING DAY SPECIALS Where: Swing Social, Gaslamp Quarter Details: Enjoy game day specials including $.99 cent beer if the Padres win and discounted sim rentals all day! Information: LEARN MOREPARKING & TRANSPORTATION: The Gaslamp Quarter has various modes of transportation that make it easy to get to and from! The Gaslamp Quarter offers parking at the following garages: Park-It-On Market and 6th & K Parkade For more information on transportation, visit https://gaslamp.org/transportation/. For more information, visit www.Gaslamp.org

Each year, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans throws out the Emmys rulebook and chooses his own awards for the best shows on television. Here are this year's Deggys.

The weather system previously known as Hurricane Debby was not quite done with parts of the U.S. Sunday as flood warnings remained in effect in North Carolina and thousands were without power in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Premieres Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. A scrappy group of women and LGBTQ+ journalists buck the white male-dominated status quo, banding together to launch the 19th*, a digital news startup aiming to combat misinformation and include the voices often left out of the American story.

Ring in the new year with us at Patrick's Gaslamp Pub! We'll be partying our way into 2024 with live performances from Stoney B Blue Band and The Little Experience, a toast at midnight & lots of whiskey. Buy your presale tickets to save money and skip the line! For more information visit: patricksgaslamppub.com

The San Diego Rodeo is about to hit the town from January 12-14, and we're not just bringing the bulls and broncos – we're also bringing the party to the Gaslamp Quarter! Get ready for the first-ever rodeo at Petco Park. The San Diego Rodeo will showcase the world’s top cowboys as they compete for over half a million dollars in prize money during this three-day competition. Kick up your heels and enjoy some rootin'-tootin' pregame specials at these fantastic venues: THE SHOUT! HOUSE: COUNTRY WEEKEND When: January 12 – 14 | Doors: 6 p.m., Pianos: 6:30 p.m. Where: The Shout! House What: Country Weekend with Fiddle Player Melissa Barrison Details: Join us for a boot-scootin' good time with dueling piano magic and live fiddle performances by Melissa Barrison. The Shout! House is all about audience participation – submit your song requests and become part of the show. Grab your cowboy hat and dancing boots for an unforgettable weekend! WEREWOLF: PRESENTS – COUNTRY KARAOKE! When: January 12-14 Where: Werewolf American Pub What: Country Karaoke Details: In honor of the San Diego Rodeo, Werewolf American Pub presents Country Karaoke! Twang those tunes and compete for the "Crown" of Karaoke with Crown Royal specials on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. Unleash your inner country star and join the fun! barleymash: BARLEY RODEO When: Saturday, January 13 Where: barleymash What: Barley Rodeo Details: Join the Barley Rodeo at barleymash with drink features from Titos, a ring toss, BBQ, and giveaways! Get ready for a day filled with country vibes and entertainment. It's a rodeo, barleymash style! HARD ROCK HOTEL – 207 RESTAURANT What: Live country music before the SD Rodeo Details: Head to 207 Restaurant at the Hard Rock Hotel for a taste of live country music to set the mood before the San Diego Rodeo. Enjoy the tunes and get in the rodeo spirit at this iconic venue! EL CHINGON: RODEO RAFFLE When: Sunday, January 14 Where: El Chingon What: On-site raffle drawing for 2 tickets to the rodeo. Must be present at the venue to participate. LIONFISH: COWBOY STEAK + CROWN YOUR WAY SPECIAL What: Cowboy Steak + Crown Your Way Special - $80 Details: Crown tastings from 5-7pm on January 12, 13, and 14. Indulge in a special Cowboy Steak and Crown experience. MARGARITAVILLE: SAN DIEGO RODEO SPECIALS Where: LandShark Bar & Grill What: Cowboy-inspired specials Food: Blackened Porterhouse Steak, Baby Back Ribs & Fries, Mud Pie Drinks: $14 Jungle Juice Cocktail, $5 Jello Shots THE DOUBLE DOUCE: What: Free entry + free bull ride with rodeo pass. Details: Get a taste of the Wild West with a free entree and a free bull ride when you flash your rodeo pass at The Double Douce. It's the ultimate rodeo experience! TIPSY CROW - RODEO WEEKEND SPECIALS When: Friday, January 12 to Sunday, January 14 Where: Tipsy Crow What: Crown Royal drink specials all weekend Details: Saddle up, Gaslamp! Tipsy Crow is your go-to spot for the ultimate rodeo weekend, just a boot scoot away from the Petco Park action. From Friday, January 12 to Sunday, January 14, they've got Crown Royal drink specials roped and ready for you. Swing by, grab a seat, and let's toast to a wild weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter! So, round up your posse, grab your cowboy hat, and make your way to the Gaslamp Quarter for a pregame celebration that'll have you two-steppin' into the rodeo weekend! Don't miss out on these special events – it's going to be a hoedown like no other. ADMISSION Day 1: Friday, January 12, 2024 at 7 P.M. Day 2: Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 7 P.M. (SOLD OUT) Day 3/FINALS: Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 2 P.M. Stay Updated with Gaslamp Quarter! Facebook | Instagram | X

Party just steps away from the ocean while jumping from venue to venue with the NYE 2024 pub crawl ticket. Sign up to receive a map of all participating downtown bars. Each location offering exclusive drink specials to ring in the New Year. If you are looking for the best NYE deal in Pacific Beach, you have found it! For more information visit: nasstive.com

The pitter-patter of paws will fill the Gaslamp Quarter with Holiday delight this December. Tis the season for San Diego’s favorite feel-good parade, the Gaslamp Quarter Holiday Pet Parade and Pups in the Pub Party! Returning Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, this annual local favorite tradition highlights dogs, cats, and other pets as the Gaslamp “decks the paws” for a howl-y jolly good time. Pets are the stars of the show at this parade! Participants and their companions are encouraged to dress up in costume and compete for prizes and awards. Attendees are sure to see Santa Paws, plenty of creative holiday pet costumes, and unique floats with intricate detailing and matching ensembles. Participants are infamous for their creative over-the-top costumes, group costumes, and holiday cheer and this year’s parade will be one for the books! The festivities commence at 1 p.m. as the parade takes off under the Gaslamp Quarter Archway and through the Gaslamp Quarter. After the parade, participants will reconvene at Island between 4th and 5th where a panel of judges will announce award winners for “Best Christmas Spirit”, “Best Matching Costumes”, and “Best in Show” among others. After the parade, guests are invited to stroll to the second annual Pups in the Pub Party from 2 p.m. through 5 p.m. following the parade. Attendees and their pets can enjoy craft beer, complimentary goody bags, live music, boutique shopping, games for pups & people, photo ops, and more! Furry, scaly, and feathered family members alike are welcome to jingle all the way through the Gaslamp Quarter in their best festive costumes to ring in the holiday season. Registration is $20 per pet. The Pups in the Pub party is FREE to enter! Participants can register in advance to ensure their spot in the parade is reserved as parade slots are limited. To register, visit here.

Premieres Monday, April 1, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Over the course of a grueling eight months, a crew of Oaxacan guest workers plant trees throughout the United States. This intimate portrait shows how hard it is to balance the physical demands of reforestation and extreme isolation while staying connected to the family back home.