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  • Premieres Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Sept. 18 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand with the PBS Video App. Follow the epic story of the Marsh pride of lions as it battles for survival in Kenya's Maasai Mara Reserve. This is a powerful tale of shifting loyalties, bloody takeovers, complex family dynamics and sheer resilience.
  • Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with the PBS Video App. When a heartbroken mom asked the world to help honor the memory of her beloved elder son, the loss of one became the journey of many. Scattering CJ is the story of how one mother's unexpected effort to heal unleashes the innate goodness of humanity.
  • Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6 a.m. and Noon on KPBS 2 / On demand with the PBS Video App. Explore the powerful stories of those impacted by suicide-one of America's most urgent health crises-and journey to the front lines of research with scientists whose work is leading to better prevention and treatment.
  • Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV. Pati’s three sons are in Mexico and Pati wants them to experience the essence of the Yucatan. After an exhaustive exploration of the ancient ruins of Uxmal, the boys cool off in one of the thousands of hidden cenotes (swimming holes). The boys eat the best tamales they have ever tasted as well as the regions signature dish, Cochinita Pibil.
  • Monday, Sept. 12, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with the PBS Video App. Filmmaker Byron Hurt embarks on a deeply personal journey to understand the underground rituals of hazing, revealing the abuse and the lengths college students will go to fit in.
  • Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with the PBS Video App. When it comes to barbecue, St. Louis isn't as famous as Kansas City or Memphis-yet. But the Gateway City is experiencing a live fire renaissance. Get ready for a Project Fire first: grilled toasted ravioli (really) with fire-roasted marinara sauce. Guests: John Matthews - Pappy's Smokehouse, David Sandusky - Beast.
  • Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand. Test cook Keith Dresser and host Julia Collin Davison reveal the secrets to the perfect Mustardy Apple Butter-Glazed Pork Chops. Testing expert Jack Bishop challenges hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia to a white chocolate chip tasting, and Lisa reviews grill spatulas. Bridget and Julia reveal the secrets to Browned Butter Blondies.
  • Queen Elizabeth II died September 8, 2022 at age 96. She was the longest-ruling monarch in British history. Her reign spanned a remarkable arc in British history and was defined by duty to country and considerable family pain. This is a collection of programs featuring her life and the British royal family.
  • Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. To commemorate the death of Queen Elizabeth II, PBS NEWSHOUR will present “Queen Elizabeth: A Royal Life.” The special will explore Queen Elizabeth’s life, legacy, and her influence within the royal family, across the United Kingdom, and around the world.
  • Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand now with PBS Video App. The world is full of big challenges. But from crisis, there's also opportunity. Ian Bremmer examines how fixing today's problems diminishes tomorrow's risks. Guests: Harvard Professor Stephen Walt and New America CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter.

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