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SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors and performers, is on strike against major studios after negotiations broke down with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

Encore Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates introduces trail-blazing journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones to the ancestors who blazed a trail for them, meeting runaway slaves and immigrant settlers who took enormous chances so that their descendants might thrive.

Debt ceiling dramas have been going on a long time. The first one happened exactly 70 years ago. President Eisenhower asked Congress for an extra $15 billion and the Senate said, "No dice."

Canceled Ages 9-12 Welcome! Guest instructors teach this month-long series full of hands-on, engaging crafts using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) to teach hand skills to kids using safe materials. Each project teaches craftsmanship, dexterity and material exploration. Projects range from woodworking, sewing, ceramics, paper crafts, textiles to fusing glass. Young students will make beautiful pieces to take home over the course of the series. All materials included. Projects are switched up constantly, so repeats are welcome! Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on radio.

A 29-year-old Army veteran was allegedly killed by her neighbor last week at a property run by nonprofit Veterans Village of San Diego.. Meanwhile, how San Diego police are preparing for safety at large events. Plus, details on the makeover of a new arts center in Carlsbad.

From the organizers: After more than 45 years, one of the most acclaimed and venerable string quartets in the world graces us with a stop on its farewell tour. The Emerson String Quartet’s impact on the world of classical music performance cannot be overstated. With more than 30 acclaimed recordings, nine GRAMMYs® (including two for Best Classical Album), three Gramophone Awards, the Avery Fisher Prize, and Musical America’s “Ensemble of the Year” award, the Quartet has collaborated with some of today’s most esteemed composers to premiere new works, keeping the string quartet form alive and relevant. This program of masterworks will leave you breathless and not ready to say goodbye. “With musicians like this, there must be some hope for humanity.” – The Times of London Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

When the 2022 midterm election is over, will you be breathing a sigh of relief or will you be worrying even more and sleeping even less? What will be the implications of the results at all levels of government – local, state and national? What were the most surprising results? What are the implications for the next presidential election? Thad Kousser, Professor in the UCSD Political Science Department, will give us his overview of the most important election results. Professor Kousser studies American state and national politics, voting reforms, direct democracy, and how politicians use social media. He joined the department in 2003 and has served as chair 2016-2022. He is a frequent commentator on American politics for venues such as NPR, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. Please register for this free event here.

Barry Leonard announced in early May that he was resigning for personal reasons.

A local grocery store closes its doors, creating food insecurity for nearby residents. Meanwhile, volunteers help clean up San Diego County beaches after Fourth of July celebrations. Plus, a new study on microscopic creatures in our homes.