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Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV. We're in the charming seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island. Host Alex Thomopoulos joins chefs Kevin O'Donnell, Michael Faccidomo, and Noah Kvochick to create a celebration featuring the best local seafood. Topping the menu at our feast is squid ink calamari, Thai lobster with coconut chili butter, and delicious pastries from local bakery, Le Bec Sucre served up at the well-known Stoneacre Garden. -
Premieres Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Milk Street searches Italy for its best desserts. At the birthplace of tiramisu, we learn a six-ingredient recipe that ditches the cooking and dumps most of the sugar. Then, we make a rustic Ricotta and Cherry Jam Tart from Rome. Finally, we visit a biscotti bakery that has been churning out the twice-baked cookies for more than a century, coming back with a recipe for Almond and Citrus Biscotti. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. This film explores the remarkable career of the legendary actor (1930-2025), a two-time Academy Award winner for his roles in "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven." The documentary includes clips from his breakout role in "Bonnie and Clyde" and other notable dramas such as "The Conversation," "Hoosiers" and "Mississippi Burning." Hackman was also a talented comic actor, as shown in "Get Shorty," "The Birdcage" and "The Royal Tenenbaums." -
Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Eighty years after the devastating atomic bombings that ushered in the nuclear age, "Bombshell" explores how the U.S. government manipulated the narrative about the human impact of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II, and the efforts of a group of intrepid reporters to let the world know the truth. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sunday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. on KPBS 2. Witness the legendary band on the cusp of superstardom in the "No Nukes" concerts of 1979, with recovered and restored footage of their epic performance. Features live favorites "Badlands," "The Promised Land," "Thunder Road," "Born to Run" and more. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / WatchThursday, Dec. 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Hosted by veteran traveler and avid train buff Jeff Wilson, the film showcases the construction marvels and visual splendors of the Swiss rail system, world-class mainlines, stunning scenic routes, and beautiful cog trains. -
Stream with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. This heartwarming film follows six would-be Santa Clauses as they take an intensive workshop to learn to dress, walk, and talk like Santa. But who are they and what inspires them to take this path? -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join host Elsa Sevilla as she profiles some of the most unique and interesting historic sites throughout the county. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Guest: Dan Wang, Technology analyst and author. Over the last two decades, China has transformed into an engineering state. Its ability to build almost anything has led to record growth, but also domestic challenges and soaring debt. Can the US learn from China's rise and avoid its mistakes? -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Premieres Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Delve into the world behind a Kansas City Ballet performance. By highlighting the contributions of the dancers, creative team, and other behind-the-scenes experts, the documentary reveals how every role contributes to a cultural experience that unites the community by transforming a single ballet performance into a collaborative masterpiece.
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