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Premieres Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. While traveling through the Amazon, Uýra shares ancestral knowledge with Indigenous youth to promote the significance of identity and place, threatened by Brazil's oppressive political regime. Through dance, poetry, and stunning characterization, Uyra boldly confronts historical racism, transphobia, and environmental destruction, while emphasizing the interdependence of humans and the environment.

There are a lot of cooks at NPR. Every time we ask our staff for recommendations for our annual, year-end books guide, we get back a veritable smorgasbord of cookbook offerings.

The Office of Equity and Racial Justice is targeting smaller nonprofits.

The newly released psychological horror film I Saw the TV Glow possesses a star-studded original soundtrack that stands on its own as a great, angsty album.

PAWmicon invites pets and their people to celebrate the feats of superhero adopters at this annual Pop Culture-themed Dog Cosplay Spectacle. Returning for the 11th year, this free, family friendly event features a wide variety of activities including a cosplay contest, animal art vendors, craft beer, music, games and activities for the kids, trivia, opportunity drawings, food trucks, and more! The cosplay contest features three categories for pets and their owners: Superheroes & Super Villains, Pop Culture Pets, and Dynamic Duos, Trios, and More! Admission into PAWmicon is FREE but must be reserved in advance. PAWSplay Contest entries are $20 per pet. Trivia Contest entry is $40 per team (up to a team of 4). All proceeds support Helen Woodward Animal Center pets and programs. For more information visit: animalcenter.org

San Diego filmmaker Michael Foster talks about the west coast premiere of his romantic drama.

EXHIBIT: March 13 – April 13, 2023 RECEPTION: Thursday, March 16 from 4-7 p.m., Art Gallery, FA 103 free parking in lot # 1 reception night only. Park in faculty spaces only. If you have a student permit you must park in student spaces. At the reception for the exhibition "Perceive Me: Kristine Schomaker." Artists will speak about the exhibit. All our events are free and open to the public. THIS EXHIBITION CONTAINS NUDITY. San Diego participating artists: Anna Stump, Catherine Ruane, Elizabeth Tobias, Debby and Larry Kline. As part of Women’s History Month 2023, the San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery presents the exhibition "Perceive Me," featuring a series of portraits created by artists in collaboration with plus-size artist Kristine Schomaker. This project was envisioned as a form of protest and to challenge the notions of female body size and ideals as construed by society and the art world. Visit: www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery for information. No tickets necessary.

KPBS reporter Gustavo Solis brings you the stories of several people who have been deported from the U.S. In other news, San Diego's premier rehab center for veterans is still under heavy scrutiny by lawmakers and oversight agencies. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events worth checking out.

Alynda Segarra examines our frailty and resilience with an unsparing, yet tender cadence. This week on 8 Tracks, NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich looks at lyrics that stand on their own as poetry.

"Russia remains the most active foreign threat to our elections," said Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, noting that new AI technologies make influence operations easier to pull off.