Diane Allen

Pope Leo XIV is seen as a centrist who shares his predecessor's progressive views on certain social issues. Here's what we know so far.

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8 p.m. + Encore Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. President Donald Trump is about to begin the first major foreign trip of his second term, traveling next week to Saudi Arabia, while also making stops in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, nations which play a key role in mediating conflicts in the region.

NPR has learned that rules must now be vetted by the White House and that the administration is drafting an executive order that could loosen radiation limits.

Premieres Monday, May 12, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Discover amazing items that even our ROADSHOW experts had never seen, either in person or possibly ever, prior to that magical moment at ROADSHOW.

The 12th century abbess, scientist and composer inspires new interpretations of her music, and new works, on an album spotlighting soprano Barbara Hannigan.

Trump's administration said they want tariffs to boost US manufacturing, and most Americans want more factory jobs here. But what makes us nostalgic for factory work?