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A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has said that may be illegal and the service should be free. But so far nobody's stopping the company and others like it.

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.

Celebrate Comic-Con weekend with an exclusive in-store signing by San Diego’s own Robert Turner—renowned local artist and creator of bold, gritty, and unforgettable character portraits. On Sunday, July 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Robert will be at Bards & Cards for a very limited signing event featuring a brand-new, Comic-Con 2025 exclusive print—limited to just 25 hand-numbered copies. Each print features his signature moody linework and intense stylization, with the featured piece channeling the chaotic charm of Harley Quinn as only Robert can render her: raw, defiant, and dangerously cool—with a Bards & Cards bat front and center. Your $39.99+tax purchase includes: - 1 of 25 numbered limited-edition art prints - Optional hand-embellishment by the artist - Artist signature on your print - Optional photo with Robert Turner - You can also bring any Robert Turner prints you already own to get signed! Bards & Cards on Facebook / Instagram

After street closure permits were canceled last-minute, the North Park Book Fair is back. This Saturday, it returns in pop-up form — and the switch rallied one local business to step up.

Canadians usually head south for the skiing, shopping and nightlife in American ski towns. But due to cross-border politics, tourism to the U.S. is down, and some resorts are worried.

With autumn in the air, sweaters may come out, and we seek the vibrant fall colors of golden cottonwoods and rose-colored pickleweed. Autumn is the perfect time to explore. We may search prickly pear cactus for cochineal, a tiny insect that produces the brilliant red dye we call carminic acid, used to brighten everything from lipstick to yogurt to artists’ paints. The event is weather permitting. Wildlife is unpredictable; there is no guarantee of what you will see. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Ages 15+ (Registration Required) San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center (meet-up location will be emailed to registered participants) RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/wildlife-tour-october-11-2025/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Encore Monday, Oct. 6 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. The evening includes performances and appearances by some of the country's most celebrated Hispanic artists and visionaries. This historic program, created by the White House to commemorate the establishment of Hispanic Heritage Month in America, is among the highest honors by Latinos for Latinos and supported by 40 national Hispanic-serving institutions.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Minnesota Public Radio listener Erin Rhode of Plymouth, Minnesota along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.

A cartographer, a composer, a neurobiologist, and a novelist are among the recipients of this year's "Genius Grants." Each Fellow will receive a no-strings attached award of $800,000.

The Trump administration is suing California, asking the state to end its policies allowing students without legal status to access in-state tuition and financial aid. But the administration’s legal argument is weak, according to top legal experts.