Jennifer Robinson

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. First, Ian's take on a transformed 2024 U.S. presidential election. Then he sits down with Sally Jenkins, Washington Post sports columnist, to preview an unavoidably political Paris Olympics.

Premieres Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Download the free PBS app. While an old shepherd suffering from bone disease witnesses his profession disappearing, scientists are busier than ever researching the COVID vaccine. Explore the relationship between humans, animals, and science in post-pandemic times

Stream now on YouTube. Inventor Boyan Slat is on a mission to rid oceans of plastic. His team at The Ocean Cleanup designs and deploys systems that pull trash from the open ocean. Now, he’s stopping the pollution at its source: rivers where plastic is easier to catch.

Saturdays, Nov. 23 and 30, 2024 from 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. / Stream the 4-part series now with KPBS Passport! What do the 1920s, world-famous Perugina chocolate, angora rabbits and high-end tailoring have in common? One woman: Luisa Spagnoli. Teeming with entrepreneurial spirit and endowed with extraordinary modernity and creativity, she made her mark in an environment unfriendly to powerful, visionary women. From Walter Presents, in Italian with English subtitles.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream the film now with KPBS Passport! An immersive documentary illuminating the triumphant power of music as a tight-knit school community must find new ways to connect, learn and perform during one unforgettable and historic school year in San Francisco.

Premieres Wednesdays, July 31 - Aug. 14, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Download the free PBS app. The series explores the enduring, and often surprising connections between three of the most essential aspects of the human experience: art, science, and creativity. A range of stories are told by a terrific array of characters, some well known like Joshua Bell, the artist Nick Cave, and the multi-Grammy winning octet Roomful of Teeth; others will be wonderful discoveries for audiences.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + 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.