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Enjoy a special early release of all six episodes for free on the PBS App and PBS.org. Episode 3 “Eeland Stribling” premieres Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Jesus Trejo travels to Denver to meet a comic whose life on the river is as important as his life on stage. Stribling strives to find true life balance in the outdoors of Colorado where he often calls on his experience as a wildlife biologist. -
Fridays at 8 p.m. and Encore Sundays at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. This Week: We’re just days away from watching Joe Biden and Donald Trump, two men whose combined age is 159, debate in front of a television audience of millions. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal for a look at what to expect when the rivals take the stage. -
Premieres Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App + Encores Monday, June 24 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 30 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. Celebrate 10 Years of Cinema Excellence! This year's ceremony, filmed in the newly renovated KPBS Studios, San Diego City College, and The Museum of Photographic Arts, takes on a special twist. We'll not only recognize the best in local narrative and documentary filmmaking across 25 categories, but also delve into the fascinating history, controversies, and lasting influence of award shows themselves in the entertainment industry. -
Episode 4 premieres Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Enjoy a night of clean, side-splitting comedy filmed live at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach. This episode presents a hilarious lineup: Peter Sers as the opener, Kevin Davis as the feature act, and the celebrated Lamont Ferguson as the headliner. -
Premieres Wednesdays, June 19 - July 3, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. This Week: Farmed fish has a PR problem rooted in a legacy of pollution and environmental disaster. But innovative technologies and a reconsideration of ancient practices may hold the secrets to sustainably feeding our growing population. In the second episode, multi-talented entrepreneur, tastemaker, author, and conservationist Martha Stewart learns the ropes at a scallop farm off the coast of Maine. -
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Monday, Sept. 2 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Journey to San Felipe and marvel at the otherworldly landscape of El Salar, formed where the ocean meets the land just north of the city. Next we delve into a salt mine tour. Jorge jumps into a salt pool for a unique floating experience. Later, visit Cristian’s distinctive hotel/glamping spot with creative construction and hospitality. -
Premieres Wednesdays, June 19 - July 10, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. This Week: As Earth’s climate changes, once-stable natural systems are being thrown into chaos, indications that the natural world is out of balance. In South Africa, locusts plague new areas, devouring everything in sight. The permafrost is thawing in Alaska, releasing the dangerous greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere. -
Encore Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! From the basement bars of ‘70s New York to the peak of the global charts, this is the story of disco: its rise, its fall... and its legacy. Revelling in iconic tracks and remarkable footage, this is a powerful, revisionist history of the disco age. -
Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! The film focuses on one of the most emblematic dishes of Mexican cuisine and its place of origin, Puebla, Mexico. The approach of traditional Mexican cuisine is shared by local cooks, who demonstrate the process of preparing different recipes. -
Premieres Monday, June 17 - Aug. 12, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now on the free PBS app. Tune into the finale where the top three home cooks share their most treasured dishes in an unforgettable final round.
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