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Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Why do bad things happen to good people? Because of the stories we tell ourselves, says bestselling author and historian Yuval Noah Harari. He joins Ian in front of a live audience at the 92nd Street Y in New York City to talk about AI, the Ukraine war, and his home country, Israel. -
Coming soon! Premieres Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. The film profiles six organizations bringing people together whose beliefs, experiences and opinions may differ but who are united in their desire to find a common bond. The film asks pertinent questions about diversity and community, seeking ways to bridge the issues and ideas that divide us. Through these different stories, the film highlights how polarized groups can develop a greater understanding and respect for each other. -
Encore Tuesdays, Feb. 4 - 25, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! Revealing a shocking David vs. Goliath fight for justice, this is the story of the decent ordinary people who were relentlessly pursued, coerced, and controlled by a powerful corporation, and their ongoing battle, against seemingly insurmountable odds, to right so many horrific wrongs. -
Premieres Monday, March 11, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Head to Louisiana's capital for captivating finds including a 1995 Muhammad Ali-signed tablecloth; a Panerai Radiomir watch with Rolex movement and a Frederick Douglass letter & Free Will Baptist Church archive. One is worth up to $110,000! -
Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encores Sunday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and KPBS 2. Enjoy performances by some of the world’s best young classically trained musicians as they participate in this international competition. Spotlighting talented youth, the competition offers the opportunity to win worldwide recognition. -
Stream now with the PBS App. This program is based on Richard Haass’ best-selling book "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens." Through interviews and real-life examples of tenets like 'Be Informed,' 'Reject Violence' and 'Stay Open to Compromise', Hari Sreenivasan and Dr. Haass explore how Americans are working towards strengthening democracy and renewing engaged citizenry. -
Encore Thursdays, Nov. 21 - Dec. 12, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. This is a premium documentary series explores the power of the arts. Led by renowned actor, dancer, and singer, Dulé Hill, the series captures diverse artists’ stories from across America, celebrating community, humanity, and the transformative potential of creative expression. -
Monday, July 1, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. The Latin GRAMMY Award–winning, all-female Flor de Toloache mixes tradition and innovation, breaking boundaries with its edgy, versatile, and fresh take on traditional Latin American music. This performance was recorded live at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, home of the La Jolla Music Society. The talented New York ensemble casts a spell over its audiences with soaring vocals and physical elegance. -
Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Monday, March 11 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS 2. Small-town girl Sarah Cannon dreamed of becoming a Shakespearean actress; instead, she became famous as the class-act comedian Minnie Pearl. With her "Howdee" greeting and price tag dangling from her straw hat, this simple character became an icon of country music through radio, live stage performances, and television. -
Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Can Europe go it alone? Can it support Ukraine financially and militarily if the U.S. steps back from the global stage? To do so, it will first need to ensure its own energy security, says Jonas Støre, the Prime Minister of energy-rich Norway.
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