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Stream Seasons 1 and 2 now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sundays, Dec. 17 from 11 p.m. - 1 a.m., Dec. 24 from 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. and Dec. 31 at 11 p.m. on KPBS 2. Monty Moran travels to six communities to find people with unique and often unheard perspectives on life, culture, the environment, politics, and immigration. CONNECTED looks at the world through a different lens, and explores a vision for the country where a culture of empathy and understanding can flourish.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with envoys assigned to LGBTQ issues – the U.S.'s Jessica Stern, Italy's Fabrizio Petri and Argentina's Alba Rueda – about whether life is improving for queer people globally.

Friday, July 1, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Saturday, July 2 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. A San Diego playwright reveals her writing process. A renaissance painter's little known darker side. A sprawling landscape from across the globe. And hear a song from a San Diego folk band with a punk rock edge.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The case of the family found dead on a hiking trail in August had perplexed investigators and the public. On Thursday, Sheriff-Coroner Jeremy Briese confirmed the cause of death.

Officials say they are planning “family-friendly” events — including at schools — to persuade parents and guardians to get their kids vaccinated.

Albert Lee is one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, having worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Cricketts over his long and illustrious career. The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock 'n' roll scene of sixties London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe. “The ultimate virtuoso. His skill is extraordinary, his ear is extraordinary and he’s gifted on just about every level.” - Eric Clapton After moving to the U.S. and assimilating himself into the country music scene, Albert quickly garnered a reputation as one of the fastest guitar players in the business. He recorded a number of solo albums, and won a GRAMMY in 2002 for his contribution on "Foggy Mountain Breakdown." He continues to tour today, and plays his signature Ernie Ball Music Man Guitar. "A brilliant guitar player. His sound is unmistakable - often emulated, never equalled.” - Emmylou Harris Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/albert-lee-2021

The world's largest movie theater chain is adding onscreen captioning to 240 locations across the U.S. in an effort to make moviegoing more accessible.

Forecasters warned residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast to rush preparations. Ida is expected to bring winds as high as 130 mph, life-threatening storm surge and flooding rain.

From San Diego weekend arts events roundup (KPBS): Rafael Payare conducts the San Diego Symphony at The Shell Friday evening, featuring guest pianist Inon Barnatan, known in town as the La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest music director. Barnatan will perform Ravel's jazz-tinged Concerto in G with the symphony, a lively and sweeping work. The symphony will also perform Mahler's lovely and majestic Symphony No. 1 and a 2014 work by contemporary Venezuelan-American composer Reinaldo Moya. This piece, "Siempre lunes, siempre marzo (Always Monday, Always March)" was inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s "One Hundred Years of Solitude" — in the book, there's a room where time moves strangely, where it's always Monday, and it's always March. From the Symphony: Renowned pianist and La Jolla Music Society SummerFest Music Director Inon Barnatan performs Maurice Ravel's sublime Concerto in G. Music Director Rafael Payare leads the Orchestra in Gustav Mahler’s monumental and glorious Symphony No. 1. The evening opens with Reinaldo Moya's hauntingly beautiful work inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s novel One Hundred Years of Solitude. ARTISTS AND REPERTOIRE: Rafael Payare, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano San Diego Symphony Orchestra PROGRAM: REINALDO MOYA: Siempre lunes, siempre marzo (Always Monday, Always March) RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G Major MAHLER: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Titan [5 movement version (with Blumine)] Inon Barnatan's appearance with the San Diego Symphony is made possible, in part, through the generosity of Alan Benaroya.