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Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Can we align AI with humanity's interests? Tech companies are racing to develop more powerful models. But when new technology is rolled out without guardrails, the consequences can be disastrous. Tristan Harris joins Ian Bremmer to discuss AI risks. -
Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 a.m. on KPBS 2. An investigation into how far-right leaders in Germany have risen to the brink of power. Reporter Evan Williams examines the reasons behind the surge in support for their brand of hardline nationalist politics, and the roles of Russia and the U.S. -
Stream now with KPBS+. Joseph celebrates Halloween in Ireland’s Ancient East, an area rich in history, myths and legends, and views this beautiful part of the island through the prism of two festivals. The Puca Festival is an ancient observance reborn and the Wexford Festival Opera illustrates Irish’s devotion to community. Sample a taste of the island in castles, country homes, markets, pubs and restaurants. -
Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Sunday Nov. 2 at 10 pm. and Thursday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Scientists track down the earliest known bubonic plague victims and study the virus in hopes of preventing future outbreaks while the societal impact of the plague is also considered. -
Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ Encores Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. A unique, non-invasive, mountain lion study uses a giant network of trail cameras scattered throughout Montana's Sapphire Mountains over a decade to piece together the life story of a female mountain lion. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / There are more than one-hundred local cemeteries and individual grave-sites throughout the county. Discover San Diego's oldest, historic cemeteries dating back hundreds of years. Join host Elsa Sevilla as she visits the Presidio, Old Town, Julian and other historic cemeteries. -
Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Recent deadly flash floods have wreaked havoc in the US and beyond. Explore why dangerous floods are on the rise and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. -
Available to stream beginning Oct. 31, 2025 with KPBS+. "Texas Monthly" barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn profiles top pitmasters across the Texas barbecue scene and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the renowned Top 50 BBQ joints list. -
Premieres Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Lawman Johnson makes the ultimate Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich. Tasting expert Jack Bishop takes a deep dive into cucumbers. Toni Tipton- Martin shares the story behind Moon Pies. Test cook Morgan Bolling makes Chocolate-Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2. As a New York Yankee, Bobby Richardson developed lasting relationships with his teammates, none deeper than his with Mickey Mantle. This relationship alone demonstrates the power of Bobby Richardson’s faith and influence on the many people he’s known, and even continues today in his hometown of Sumter, SC. Bob Costas and Yankee Historian Marty Appel join Bobby and others to tell this story.
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