Jennifer Robinson

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. 2024 is the year of elections, with some 4 billion people, nearly half the world's population, casting ballots around the globe. But is the West ready for the seismic political changes to come? Will they impact our ability to deal with conflict, the AI revolution, and climate change? Former Bank of Canada Governor and UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance Mark Carney joins Ian Bremmer.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Thursday, June 27 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. A lyrical tapestry of a place and people, "King Coal" meditates on the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has shaped, and the myths it has created. The film reshapes the boundaries of documentary filmmaking and transcends time and place, untangling the pain from the beauty, and illuminating the innately human capacity for imagination and change.

Enjoy a special early release of all six episodes for free on the PBS App and PBS.org. Episode 3 “Eeland Stribling” premieres Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Jesus Trejo travels to Denver to meet a comic whose life on the river is as important as his life on stage. Stribling strives to find true life balance in the outdoors of Colorado where he often calls on his experience as a wildlife biologist.

Fridays at 8 p.m. and Encore Sundays at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. This Week: We’re just days away from watching Joe Biden and Donald Trump, two men whose combined age is 159, debate in front of a television audience of millions. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal for a look at what to expect when the rivals take the stage.

Premieres Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App + Encores Monday, June 24 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 30 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. Celebrate 10 Years of Cinema Excellence! This year's ceremony, filmed in the newly renovated KPBS Studios, San Diego City College, and The Museum of Photographic Arts, takes on a special twist. We'll not only recognize the best in local narrative and documentary filmmaking across 25 categories, but also delve into the fascinating history, controversies, and lasting influence of award shows themselves in the entertainment industry.

Episode 4 premieres Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Enjoy a night of clean, side-splitting comedy filmed live at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach. This episode presents a hilarious lineup: Peter Sers as the opener, Kevin Davis as the feature act, and the celebrated Lamont Ferguson as the headliner.

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.