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President Trump is working the phones on Monday, holding calls with the leaders of Russia, Ukraine and other European countries as he continues efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring how music is commodified and what is lost in the process. This conversation is inspired by the new film "The War on Disco," premiering Monday, October 30 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Panelists will discuss what is meant by "mainstream" culture, how an art form can move from its original context to a space of "broader" appeal, and the changes that the art form undergoes in this process. Featured guests: Jefferson Cowie: the James G. Stahlman Professor of History at Vanderbilt University, whose work in social and political history focuses on how class, race, and labor shape American politics and culture Ayana Contreras: cultural historian, memory worker, radio DJ and archivist. An avid collector with over 8000 vintage vinyl records, she hosts the Reclaimed Soul program on WBEZ and Vocalo Radio in Chicago The discussion will be moderated by Timothy D. Taylor, Professor in the Departments of Ethnomusicology, Anthropology, and Musicology at UCLA. The conversation will also be streamed live on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE's Facebook and YouTube channels.

In 1939 Coronado, Gus and Emma Thompson rented to Lloyd Dong Sr. and Margaret Dong, when nobody else would. Decades later, the Dong's children are donating $5 million to serve Black college students at SDSU.

San Diego is not only the home for Comic-Con, but for also some of the comic book industry's most influential artists and writers.

Join Chef Drew Deckman for a magical culinary experience under the twinkling lights and olive trees in The Garden at Rancho Valencia. Chef Deckman, whose iconic, sustainable restaurant, Deckman’s En Mogor, elevated the culinary experience of the Valle de Guadalupe to new levels, will create a delectable, plated, multi-course dinner in collaboration with Chefs Emiliano Safa and Chris Gentile of Rancho Valencia, using the best, locally-sourced and sustainably fished and farmed ingredients of San Diego/Baja region. The dinner will be paired in perfect harmony with Drew’s favorite Baja wines by Mogor-Badan, Lechuza, Paralelo, and Casa de Piedra of Valle de Guadalupe. We are also delighted to welcome back “one of the nation’s most innovative trumpeters,” Gilbert Castellanos and his trio to add a beautiful soundtrack to this evening. We look forward to hosting you for yet another unforgettable epicurean experience at Rancho Valencia Resort. In collaboration with Baja Wine + Food.

Cal State San Marcos and the University of San Diego are guests for a joint workshop culminating with this shared choral concert. Directed by Dr. Arlie Langager. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Gipsy Kings, founded in 1978 in Arles and Montpellier, in southern France, are well known for their mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa, and pop. Gipsy Kings became popular with their self-titled third album, which included the songs "Djobi Djoba", "Bamboléo", and the ballad "Un Amor". Nicolas Reyes, founder and lead singer, heads this band, still made up of members of the Reyes and Baliardo families. Note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.

The latest entry in the DC universe offers a genuinely fun time. DC's "Blue Beetle" introduces audiences to Jaime Reyes and his origin story.

Eisenberg's film follows two cousins on a Jewish heritage tour of Poland, which includes a stop at the Majdanek death camp. The story draws on his own family history — and his struggle with OCD.

Israel blocked all supplies into Gaza for nearly three months, the longest blockade it has ever imposed on Gaza. But Israel is relenting amid international pressure to allow food into the territory.