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How close are we to making robots that think and learn? Will more and more robots be cleaning our homes, providing companionship to our kids, and taking care of the elderly? As part of our monthly s

The Masters kicked off Thursday morning, but it didn't really get going until 1:42 p.m., when Tiger Woods hit his opening drive. Woods chose the Masters for his return because of the protective bubble that Augusta National provides. But that bubble extends only as far as the club's fence.

Thailand's military leaders announce the appointment of an interim government and constitution, fulfilling their promise to hand power over to civilians within two weeks of the recent coup.

Barbara Kingsolver's new novel weaves together a story of personal awakening with larger themes of environmental stewardship and climate change. Heroine Dellarobia Turnbow's life begins to change when she sees a strange vision in the Appalachian hills — a lake seemingly afire.

Governor Jerry Brown appears ready to sign a majority-vote budget crafted by state Democrats, thus ending his efforts to broker a bipartisan deal in the legislature. We speak to KQED's Sacramento Bureau Chief John Myers about the key elements of the budget plan, and the impact it could have throughout California.

Airs Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 5 p.m. on KPBS TV

Air Shows: Should They be Stopped?

Airs Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

After Tonawanda's residents got sick, they vowed to fight high levels of hazardous chemicals emitting from a dilapidated plant. In doing so, they found weaknesses in how EPA regulates air pollution.

A "Feel-Good" Film About Apartheid