Jennifer Robinson

Premieres Friday, Feb.10, 2023 at 10 p.m. and encore Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. on KPBS 2 (not available on demand). The acclaimed fiddle group Childsplay is known for the collective sound that emanates from the unique instruments each member of the string section plays, all created by violinmaker Bob Childs. The group – consisting of over two dozen musicians – has performed before hundreds of thousands of fiddle-music lovers over the years, recorded seven albums, and inspired musicians around the world with their signature sound. After 33 years of touring together, this program captures their stirring farewell concert.

Premieres Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. As fentanyl overdose deaths in Vancouver, Canada reach an all-time high, the Overdose Prevention Society opens its doors — a renegade safe injection site that employs current or former drug users.

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Watch now with the PBS App. From the latest on the D.C. debt ceiling crisis to Ukraine support fatigue to pondering war with China, Ian Bremmer sits down with Senator Romney in his office to discuss an array of pressing issues, both foreign and domestic. And classified documents.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + encore Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. Don Lewis, an African American musician/inventor/engineer battles technical barriers and institutional racism in his quest to change the world's musical landscape. His pioneering spirit, technological vision and musical mastery would go on to shape the sounds of electronic music.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez-uncovering close relatives whose names they've never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 from 8 -11 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, Dec. 29 from 1-4 p.m. on KPBS TV. Travel the globe and uncover the secrets of the most successful carnivores on the planet: wild dogs. From recognizable foxes and wolves to the lesser-known ones like the Japanese raccoon dog, canids have conquered every continent except Antarctica.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Encore Wednesday, April 21 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. We sit down with two powerhouses of talent in the theatre, television, and film scene. Dedrick Weathersby and Tisha Campbell join us to chat about their trials and tribulations in our industry.