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  • Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Thursday, May 30 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison a decadent Nutella Tart. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about chocolate, and test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster the perfect Chocolate-Toffee Bark.
  • Fridays at 8 p.m. and Encore Sundays at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. With closing arguments set to begin on Tuesday in former President Donald Trump’s unprecedented hush money trial, the jury could get the case as early as Wednesday. We’ll look at how a verdict could affect the current race for the White House.
  • Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the legacy of traditional Irish craftsmanship through the skill, pride and love that go into legendary Irish products. From the spectacular cliffs on the Atlantic coast to the medieval castles and historic villages, Ireland’s epic landscape and rich culture are gloriously showcased.
  • Premieres Friday, May 24, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App + Encore Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2. Enjoy this comedic play starring Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr. telling the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner. Written by Ossie Davis with direction by Tony winner Kenny Leon.
  • Premieres Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. America’s national night of remembrance returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 35th anniversary broadcast taking us back to the real meaning of Memorial Day through personal stories and tributes interwoven with musical performances. The deeply moving annual event unlike anything else on television brings us together as one family of Americans to honor the service of generations of our men and women in uniform, our military families, and pay tribute to all those who have given their lives for our country.
  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. How big is the universe? Will it ever end? Why is so much of it made of mysterious dark matter and energy? See how mind-bending discoveries over the past 50 years have revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
  • Thursday, Aug.1, 2024 at 9: 30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Saturday, Aug. 3 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Rumorosa en route to Mexicali. Explore the awe-inspiring Cerro Prieto volcano and unravel its mysteries and the captivating artwork adorning its peak. Then, venture into the charming Old West-style restaurant, Museo del Valle, smack dab in the middle of Mexicali.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, March 2 at 8 p.m. and Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Follow the story of a pine marten as she takes us on a journey through a landscape of grey stone called the Burren, home to some of Ireland’s most enchanting wildlife.
  • Tuesday, May 21 from 11 - Midnight / Stream the series now with the PBS App. An urban garden called MudTown Farms is about to open in the Los Angeles community of Watts, built and nurtured by dedicated residents who see more than economic hardship, social inequality and environmental racism in their future. The series chronicles three generations of activists in the Watkins family, as well as students, farmers, and community leaders committed to healing past social injustices.
  • Premieres Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. What is the role of sound and what does it mean to listen? Hard of hearing filmmaker Alison O'Daniel uses a series of tuba thefts in Los Angeles high schools as a jumping-off point to explore these questions.

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