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Stream now with the PBS app + YouTube / Watch Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art. Traveling from its sun-splashed isles to the rugged mainland to bustling Athens, we trace the rise of Greek culture. We marvel at the timeless Acropolis, perfect Parthenon, and Golden Age theaters. And we watch as art evolves from stiff statues to perfectly balanced Venuses to the exuberant Winged Victory, capturing the spirit of the age.

Book bans are on the rise across the country — but not in California. For the second year a local program is helping San Diego readers push back.

Zohran Mamdani no perdió tiempo como alcalde electo de la ciudad de Nueva York antes de dejar claro que ve parte de su nuevo rol como defensor de la ciudad ante el presidente Donald Trump, quien había amenazado no solo con retirarle fondos a la ciudad si ganaba, sino también con arrestarlo y deportarlo.

China's top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, told reporters the two had reached a "preliminary consensus," while Trump's treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said there was "a very successful framework."

Artists from abroad are worried that the current climate is making American tours not worth the time and effort.

The recent retirements of Nancy Pelosi and other longtime House Democrats have led to more calls for aging members to pass the torch. Incumbents argue their experience is crucial as the executive branch is upending the balance of power in Washington.

What’s your New Year’s resolution for 2025? How do you feel about New Year’s resolutions in general?

Premieres Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at 10 p.m on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Amid Trump’s immigration crackdown, a Venezuelan family struggles to keep its legal status. With ProPublica, two films about the uncertain future for those who fled to the U.S., including the stories of men sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador.

Send us a voice memo about a song that hit you hard in 2025 — one you listened to on repeat, made you cry, or just got you in your feels like no other.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of soul-stirring blues as the legendary Bill Magee takes the stage for a special free concert! Recognized as San Diego’s Best Blues Band by the San Diego Music Awards and Reader Magazine, Bill Magee has been electrifying audiences with his signature blend of New York/Chicago-style blues and high-energy live performances. A veteran of the blues scene, Bill has played alongside some of the greatest names in music history, including Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Otis Redding, and Howlin’ Wolf. His gritty, heartfelt sound and masterful guitar work have earned him widespread acclaim, with albums like Low Down Dirty Blues and Good Morning Mississippi receiving rave reviews. From the vibrant stages of New York’s Apollo Theater and Madison Square Garden to the heart of San Diego’s blues scene, Bill Magee’s journey is one of passion, perseverance, and musical brilliance. Whether you’re a lifelong blues fan or new to the genre, this is your chance to witness a true blues legend—live and up close! California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram