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Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s veiled nuclear threats, the film examines the continuing dangers posed by the existence of nuclear weapons. It also spotlights the dignitaries, politicians, and organizations that bolster the preventative measures helping to protect the world from this danger. In-depth interviews with scholars, ambassadors, and leaders in the field provide historical context, while international experts reflect on arms control measures, nuclear disarmament, and possible ways forward.

Ring in Spring and Celebrate the Season! Hosted by the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, the San Marcos Spring Fling offers guests the chance to celebrate the spring season with a street festival of 200+ local crafters, retailers and nationwide vendors. This premier family festival has something for everyone! ‣ Over 200+ Artisans & Crafters, Retailers & Nationwide Vendors ‣ Kids Festival with inflatables & carnival rides ‣ Delicious Culinary Creations ‣ Beer & Wine Garden ‣ Two Stages with Live Music & Local Bands Vendor Interest: Click Link Below https://eventhub.net/events/San-Marcos-Spring-Fling-2023_4330

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. In 1927, the Mississippi River flooded from New Orleans to Illinois, leaving a million people homeless and leading to a major Black migration to the North.

"I'm gonna call the governor tomorrow," Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, said as he shouted obscenities at a trooper during an altercation at a rodeo.

Going to the movies is hot again thanks to the so-called "Barbie boost." Barbie, Oppenheimer and other movies continue to rev up the summer box office. But can theaters sustain the momentum?

Federal officials said Tuesday they will ease water cuts for Western states reliant on the Colorado River next year thanks to a slightly improved outlook, but long-term challenges remain.

California’s only native sunfish, Sacramento perch, was once so abundant it was a regular staple in San Francisco’s markets. But its numbers declined with the introduction of non-native fish in the early 20th century and today it exists in little more than a couple dozen isolated lakes.

Pfc. Jaskirat Singh took the Marine Corps to court in 2021 for the right to keep his beard and turban through training.

Temperatures will linger in the triple digits for parts of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana this week, with little relief coming at night.

One of the world's biggest stars performs a few of the world's biggest songs at the Tiny Desk.