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Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at 5 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. Matthew Desmond shares his insights on what it takes to make it in America. He provides an overview of how the government has dealt with poverty throughout the years and highlights what could be done better within the social security and healthcare systems. Matthew also touches on the housing market, minimum wage and artificial intelligence.

From the organizer: Acclaimed Israeli documentary filmmaker Ran Tal will screen his 2012 film “Garden of Eden” and discuss his work. The film examines the depths of Israeli society in the least expected place – a national holiday resort – presenting viewers with a fascinating account full of humor, pain and compassion. A recipient of numerous awards in Israel and abroad, Tal most recently won accolades at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival for his new film “1341 Frames of Love and War,” about photographer Micha Bar-Am. Tal is the head of the MFA documentary film program at the Steve Tisch School of Film and Television at Tel Aviv University. This fall, he is a visiting Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative (MGSDII) faculty member in the CSUSM Art, Media and Design Department. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

PEN America and two other free speech groups are calling for school officials in Florida to reinstate a high school production of Paula Vogel's Indecent, a play that is itself about censorship.

The Colombian superestrella brought his mesmerizing vocals and a few proud tears to the Tiny Desk.

The festival – California Reggae Against Duchenne – will raise money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a devastating muscle disease affecting children. The all-day music festival will showcase more than 10 SoCal reggae bands, in addition to art, jewelry, and clothing vendors, as well as food, beer and hard kombucha for purchase. The event is for all ages; however, persons must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase alcohol. WHEN |Saturday, August 27, 2022 ‣ This event takes place from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE |The Boochyard | Local Roots Kombucha ‣ 1430 Vantage Ct Suite 101, Vista, CA 92081 ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here! ‣ $25 for General Admission (flash sale), $40 at the door ‣ $100 for VIP (flash sale), $125 for VIP after 8/21 SOCIALS | Follow Cali-RAD Reggae Brew Fest on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

All those daily activities we'd rather avoid — taking the stairs, cleaning the house, etc. — have a big metabolic payoff. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis can help manage weight and boost health.

This weekend in the arts: Sreshta Rit Premnath at ICA San Diego; Teros Gallery hosts The Space Lady; Irving Flores plays Eydie Gormé; Jean Lowe at Quint; Verdi's "Requiem" at the Shell; Ingram Ober and Marisol Rendón's Park Social bike tour; and Nathan Englander at The Old Globe

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to accusations of war crimes on both sides, as combatants are bound by international humanitarian law to minimize the impact on civilians.

On Philanthropy, the artist's 14th studio album, Volker Bertelmann, also known as Hauschka, returns to his signature prepared piano sound in music he hopes will strengthen connections between people.

Nine GOP-led states have now pulled out of ERIC, which helps members find election fraud and keep their voter lists up to date. And experts say their new efforts to replicate the group aren't as good.