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  • Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand. Travel to Addis Ababa to learn about the spices and stews of Ethiopia. We make tender and savory Ethiopian Stewed Collard Greens (Gomen Wat), and Ethiopian Chicken Stew (Doro Wat). Finally, we demonstrate how to make Berbere, a bold spice blend that is the backbone of numerous Ethiopian dishes.
  • Premieres Monday, May 9, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, May 11 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand with PBS Video App. Journey back in time with enchanting appraisals at Colonial Williamsburg, including a Tiffany & Co. Pansy brooch, ca. 1905, a Bahne skateboard, and a North Carolina walnut cellarette, ca. 1800. Guess which one is $50,000 to $125,000!
  • Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS 2. Kendra, an adult Native adoptee, reconnects with her birth family, discovers her Lummi heritage, and confronts issues of her own identity. Her singular story echoes many affected by U.S. policy towards Indigenous people.
  • Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand. Scroll through the images on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, and you'll find grilled and smoked dishes of astonishing ingenuity. In the spirit of this new style of barbecue, we've invited three of my favorite influencers: Derek Wolf from Over the Fire Cooking, Scott Thomas from Grillin' Fools, and Susie Bulloch from Hey Grill Hey.
  • Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encores Saturday, Dec. 28 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and Monday, Dec. 30 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Jorge visits a charitable program called “Yes We Can,” a school made to serve the children of refugees who are in camps in the region. Then we meet chef Manny, the man behind authentic Italian pizza being made in Rosarito.
  • Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Statesmen of Americana, John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas, share favorite hits from their songbooks as well as new songs from their collaborative album "Leftover Feelings." Featuring songs, "Long Black Electric Cadillac,'' "Perfectly Good Guitar," "Thing Called Love," "Have A Little Faith in Me" and more.
  • Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand. Anna sits down with Kelly to share her experience of collecting stories to better understand what makes our world tick and if there is cause for hope and optimism. Anna reveals to Kelly how she stumbled into acting purely by chance but has since used the opportunity to study the significance of linguistics in understanding each other's stories.
  • Premieres Friday, May 6, 2022 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand now with PBS Video App. Dubbed "nothing short of masterful" by the Chicago Tribune, this is a laughter-filled, theatrical portrait of "America's most gifted funnyman". Written and performed by actor Frank Ferrante, this filmed play with music celebrates the style and spirit of comedian Groucho Marx (1890-1977), whose irreverent humor continues to influence artists today.
  • Encore Thursdays, Aug. 31 - Oct. 5, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Season 2 Premieres Thursday, October 12! This Week: Ground Floor Murals’ Signe Ditona and Paul Jimenez create murals inspired by San Diego’s unique culture and history. Their collaboration spurs from their shared culture of being from a city with a large Mexican and Filipino population. Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco see life as cinematic. The filmmakers bring Filipino-made films to San Diego and foster future filmmakers.
  • Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. This week, Ming cooks at home with world-renowned physician and author, Dr. William Li. Dr. He cooks a flavorful Chicken Coconut Curry, and Ming follows that up with some EVOO Poached Chicken Thighs.

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