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Promotional photo of Judy Woodruff of "The PBS NewsHour." Woodruff moderated the event in which 412 Californians came together in the city of Torrance for California's first-ever Deliberative Poll.

Airs Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Ernestina Diaz has lived in the United States for 34 years and is studying to take the citizenship test. She hopes to be able to vote by November.

Where Being Able to Vote (and Cross the Street) Is a Big Deal

The story of one longtime resident, who's studying hard to become a citizen this year, underscores the major storylines coming out of the City Council's new district.

Protesters demonstrate in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens on Wednesday with a banner criticizing Prime Minister George Papandreou as an International Monetary Fund employee of the year.

Greek Leader Vows To Stick To Austerity Plan

Greek Prime Minister Papandreou pushed aside popular unrest and defections within his own party, refusing to back down from harsh measures designed to pull the country out of a major debt crisis.

The Adventists

Airs Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Debt Impasse Over, GOP Hopefuls Turn To Spending

For the Republicans vying to replace President Obama, the debate on the campaign trail has taken a back seat to the debate in Washington. Among the GOP presidential hopefuls, the dominant position on the deal is thumbs-down, though some reluctantly supported the agreement.

Agreement On Debt Crisis Eludes EU Leaders

European political leaders failed to come to agreement over the weekend on key issues to try to stem the debt crisis that threatens to spread from the smaller economies of Greece and Portugal to Europe's third- and fourth-largest economies: Italy and Spain. EU leaders vowed to keep working toward a wide-ranging plan at a second meeting Wednesday.

U.S. Marines take cover as they are involved in a gun battle in March during a patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan. In February, U.S.-led troops set out to rid the area of insurgents and set up a viable local government. But Taliban militants have returned to the area.

Afghanistan To Test Petraeus' Master Plan

Concerns are increasing over what is seen as a faltering war effort in Afghanistan, and whether the new counterinsurgency strategy will succeed. Eyes are on Gen. David Petraeus to see how — and even if — he revises the plan.

Missing USS Boxer Sailor: A Father Remembers

King among the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, Titus (pictured) is one of only 700 of his kind alive today. This program traces his extraordinary life and times, from his early days to his rise to power as a silverback.

NATURE: The Gorilla King

Airs Sunday, July 3, 2011 & Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

European Christmas Markets

Watch Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. We visit eight enchanting medieval and castle towns in Germany, France and Switzerland. We learn of the history of the town, see their Christmas markets, and celebrate the magic of the season. The show is made all the more delightful by the special folk arrangements of traditional Christmas carols performed by the Kingston Trio.

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