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Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. The film chronicles Proposition 187, a California ballot measure passed in 1994 that sought to deny public services to undocumented immigrants. While the initiative was meant to keep the “immigrant threat” at bay, it mobilized non-immigrants and immigrants in Latino communities as well as their allies across the state. -
Sundays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 30, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Binge all episodes now with KPBS Passport! The trial of the murderer proves more complicated than detectives Hardy and Miller expected. Meanwhile, a cold case brutally resurfaces. -
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Two sisters have taken a shack that serves one dish, traditional cortadillo stew, and made it into a must-visit restaurant. And about 10 minutes down the road in the town of Allende is another restaurant that uses traditional stews in their famous empalmes, or stacked tacos. -
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with PBS Video App. Whether you’re hosting guests or seeking a reason to get out of bed, this show amps up your breakfast game by firing up the grill. Recipes include a spectacular breakfast pizza; a supremely satisfying grilled vegetable frittata; and the most outrageous cinnamon rolls from executive chef Russel Cunningham of St. Louis’ Union Station. -
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with KPBS Passport! Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster a showstopping Upside-Down Tomato Tart. Tasting expert Jack Bishop shares tips for buying tomatoes, and science expert Dan Souza explains the Leidenfrost Effect. Test cook Becky Hays makes host Julia Collin Davison Horiatiki Salata (Hearty Greek Salad). -
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + On demand with the PBS Video App. We head to Crete to learn some classic Greek dishes. Recipes include Greek Meatballs with Tomato Sauce (Soutzoukakia), a perfect addition to any meze spread; Greek-Style Baked White Beans in Tomato Sauce; and Greek Baked Vegetables, garnished with feta and olive oil. -
Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand with PBS Video App. This episode examines art’s power as a social force. It can uncover hidden history, advocate for good, and change the world. We hear from Academy award-winning actor Riz Ahmed and portrait photographer Jess T. Dugan. -
Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Experience the story of seamstress Esther who begins writing to a mysterious suitor laboring on the Panama Canal. Featuring a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, this powerful opera is directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher. -
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand now with KPBS Passport! The Burmese border is home base to the Free Burma Rangers, founded by Dave Eubank. They serve around the world in combat zones, rescuing civilians and documenting atrocities in places like Myanmar and Syria. Craig Martin and Earl Bridges work out with them as they train in Northern Thailand. Currently, they are in the middle of the struggle with the military oppression in Myanmar. -
Premieres Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand now with PBS Video App. Climate change, the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 have disrupted the lives of millions globally. Ian Bremmer sits down with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to find out how the international community should handle these unprecedented challenges.
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