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Monday, March 17, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + YouTube. Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. He learns how to get the most out of a cruise, and exercises his independence to make smart use of limited time on shore by planning well, avoiding lines, and eating quick-but-local meals on the go. -
Fridays at 8 p.m. and Encore Sundays at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. This Week: For the first time in American history, a former president has been found guilty on criminal charges, after the jury in Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial found him guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. Trump, a convicted felon and the likely Republican Presidential nominee, is expected to appeal the decision. But the outcome of the high-profile case will play out on the campaign trail and both leading candidates are gearing up to take their post-trial messages to voters. -
Encore Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the vast repertoire of these musical theater pioneers in a star-studded concert featuring Aaron Tveitt, Patrick Wilson and more performing from shows like “Carousel,” “South Pacific,” “The King and I,” “The Sound of Music" and more. -
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Watch now on the free PBS app + Encores Saturday, Aug. 10 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and Monday, Aug. 12 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Mexicali's Chinese culture is explored through the Wok Museum and "La Chinesca," highlighting culinary traditions and deep Asian connections. -
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, much of the world rallied to Kyiv’s cause. But today, Western aid is not getting to the front lines fast enough and Ukraine is closer than ever to defeat. What happens if Russia wins the war? Then, we'll take you inside one of Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camps, as a prominent relief organization struggles to find funding amid controversy. -
"Homefront" episode airs Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream the 6-part series now with KPBS Passport! The series is an intimate and inspiring journey into the lives of American families from the perspective of children as they navigate formidable yet all-too-common challenges along with parents and siblings. Each stand-alone half-hour film is directed by an award-winning filmmaker and is designed as a co-viewing experience for adults and kids ages eight and up. -
Premieres Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Using his camera as a “weapon against injustice,” Chinese American photographer Corky Lee’s art is his activism. His unforgettable images of Asian American life empowered generations. This film’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens. -
Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV and Sunday, June 9 at 12:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Celebrate 20 years with the groundbreaking classical crossover group with a spectacular evening of music in Taiwan. Delivering timeless pop classics and traditional standards, Il Divo reinforces their status as performers and vocal powerhouses. -
Premieres Monday, May 27, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Wednesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Hear ROADSHOW guests’ stories and see some incredible mementos from their experiences, including Disney animation art, ca. 1938, a 1970 Jimi Hendrix collection, and a Norman Rockwell oil painting and chair, ca. 1952. One is $230,000. -
Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Bryan Roof visits Albuquerque, New Mexico, and he and host Julia Collin Davison make New Mexican Bean-and-Cheese Turnovers with Green Chile. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the history of Tomato Clubs in the US, and Ashley Moore makes host Bridget Lancaster a beautiful Southwestern Tomato and Corn Salad.
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