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Premieres Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ and YouTube. Italians really do eat spaghetti and meatballs! We head to Abruzzo to learn the ancient origins of this all-American dish. Plus, we share two more red sauce recipes with surprising origin stories: Charred Red-Sauce Spaghetti (Spaghetti all'Assassina) and Slow-Cooked Short Rib Ragu with Pasta.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Paul McCartney about his new book, "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run," an oral history of the band McCartney formed after The Beatles broke up.

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace. This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Living. Audience: Adult Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/meditation-happy-life-449162

The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of North County San Diego and the LWV of San Diego to hear three experts discuss the ways money and politics influence local entities. Our panel is: Brian Adams, of the SDSU Political Science Department. His book: "Campaign Finance in Local Elections: Buying the Grassroots" examines whether the campaign finance system undermines the capacity of local elections to enhance the democratic character of American elections. Lucas Robinson, investigative reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune. His work has covered politics, the courts, schools and the pandemic. He will report on his recent investigation of SANDAG's failure to reform no-bid contracting. David Edward Burke, founder of Citizens Take Action. This nonprofit supports policies and programs that enhance the voices of individuals within our political system. As an attorney, he has worked in Congress, coordinated statewide ballot initiatives, and clerked for two Superior Court judges, among other nonprofit work. The public is invited; a Q&A session will follow; light refreshments will be served. League of Women Voters of North County San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Pink Floyd tribute band "Infinite Floyd" at Belly Up, July 13th. This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/infinite-floyd-belly-up-tickets/14394863?pl=bellyup&REFID=bupwebsite Infinite Floyd on Instagram and Facebook

Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper | Book by Theresa Rebeck Based on the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture written by Kevin Wade Choreographed by Sarah O’Gleby Directed by Christopher Ashley Tess McGill is a Staten Island secretary with big dreams and even bigger ideas, but when her scheming boss Katharine Parker steals one, Tess decides to take matters into her own hands. With Katharine unexpectedly out of town, Tess seizes the chance to prove herself, making a bold business move that could change her life forever. With some help from her savvy friends and a charming businessman, she’s got one shot to pull it off – before the boss returns! This sharp and hilarious adaptation of the iconic 1988 film features an exhilarating original score by the legendary Cyndi Lauper, a smart, fresh book from award-winning playwright Theresa Rebeck, and direction by our own Tony Award-winning Christopher Ashley. "Working Girl" is just as much about the power of friendship as it is about chasing ambition and success. Don’t miss it. La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

This year, in honor of its 100th Anniversary, Le Creuset is embarking on a global celebration of the culinary traditions that have shaped kitchens for generations. Honoring its legacy in fostering these traditions, Le Creuset has once again joined forces with Secret Supper to bring back La Carte by Le Creuset, an unparalleled dining experience for passionate culinary enthusiasts. The Supper series kicked off this spring in New York City, made its second stop in Chicago, and will conclude in San Diego as the final destination on its three-city tour. • What: A three-market, ticketed dinner series taking place in New York City, Chicago, and San Diego, La Carte by Le Creuset will be co-curated by some of the country’s most accomplished chefs. Each in unique location, consumers will be immersed in a one-of-a-kind dining experience that can’t be found in a restaurant. • Where: The exact Supper location will be revealed to guests 24 hours in advance of cocktail hour. • Who: Along with the location, the Featured Chef for the evening is not revealed until you take a seat at the table. • When: October 16 (Tickets go on sale 9/4 at 12 p.m. ET) Please note, tickets are anticipated to sell out quickly. Le Creuset on Facebook / Instagram Secret Supper on Facebook / Instagram

U.S. officials confirmed a case of the flesh-eating parasite in a person who traveled from El Salvador. Screwworm typically affects cattle in South America but has spread north in recent years.

Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism.

As Washington escalates pressure on Venezuela, any push for regime change risks becoming a costly, dangerous gamble — not the quick fix President Trump might hope for.