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Why is a Zulu-language drama taking the world by storm? The Polygamist mixes sex and scandal with a sharp portrait of modern South Africa.

Watch Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream on YouTube. In the heart of the revitalized Downtown Los Angeles district, fans packed into the breathtaking former Archdiocese cathedral Vibiana for a rare intimate set by Aimee Mann in a stripped-down, trio line-up.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / YouTube (not available on KPBS+). Ukraine is striking deeper inside Russia than ever before, but does that mean the momentum has truly shifted? Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba joins Ian Bremmer to explain Kyiv's evolving strategy, the limits of military success, and why he believes the war is entering a new phase.

Based on Marissa Stapley's 2021 crime novel, Lucky is an aggressively entertaining series about a con woman who absconds with millions of dollars — then must evade the mob and the law.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. POV Shorts, known for its curation and award-winning titles, is one of the first PBS series dedicated to bold and timely short-form documentaries.

Coming Soon! Available to stream starting Wednesday, July 29, 2026 with KPBS+. Just before the Age of Dinosaurs, life was thriving on the supercontinent of Pangea. But dark times were ahead: the biggest mass extinction ever, The Great Dying. Join us in exploring the Permian: how it started, how it ended, and how life recovered.

The new anime convention will host two Comic-Con after-parties to build awareness and excitement ahead of its Labor Day weekend debut.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. The film chronicles the unrecognized history of jazz in Pittsburgh. The documentary features the talents of international jazz legends George Benson, Ahmad Jamal, Stanley Turrentine, Billy Eckstine, Kenny Clarke, Art Blakey, Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou Williams-all Pittsburghers. Using archival footage and photos, it also sheds light on the social conditions and historical events.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Saturday, Aug. 1 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Tony Bennett performs his classic songs with special guests, including Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Franco De Vita and Vicente Fernández. A truly international endeavor, VIVA DUETS features a celebrated roster of performers from multiple countries.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. The Bronx is a community where new urban environmentalists have joined together to change the landscape, redefining what “greening” is to include environmental, social, and economic justice.