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Watch Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream the album on Spotify. On the bitterly cold winter night devoted fans huddled together outside the Angel Orensanz Center for a chance to see Grammy award winner Patty Griffin perform songs from her new album for the first time. The historic converted synagogue’s neo-gothic arches were lit with the warm glow of candlelight as Griffin’s singular voice filled the room, accompanied by new band members and longtime players alike. -
Premieres Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. In 1776, the Founders' promise of “all men are created equal” remained distant for many. Trace the heroic stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War. -
Premieres Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Examining the alliance between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Donald Trump. Ambitions for a new Middle East, and how Trump and Jared Kushner opened doors to arms deals, investments, and personal profit, despite Saudi abuses. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Encore Saturday, June 27 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, June 28 at 6 p.m. on KPBS 2. Enjoy a magical concert filmed on New Year’s Eve in 1999 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Staged as an original, Broadway-style musical in which Barbra looks back at her past, the production featured an orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, June 27 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. At Punta Banda, we join Pro Esteros volunteers working to protect the endangered Western Snowy Plover. Afterwards, we meet Chef Moumen Nouri, who brings the vibrant flavors of Morocco to Valle de Guadalupe with his restaurant Kous Kous. -
Premieres Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with YouTube (not in KPBS+ app). As the U.S. navigates growing challenges at home and abroad, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro weighs in on Iran, AI, trade, and trust in government. Drawing on his experience in a key swing state, he explains what Democrats need to do to win back voters. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Premieres Friday, July 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. on KPBS TV. As the American Revolution marks its 250th anniversary, this series explores the state’s deep, diverse and dynamic history through the power of intergenerational storytelling. This six-part docuseries weaves a tapestry of California’s diverse voices by sharing stories from Indigenous, immigrant, working-class and multigenerational families. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. As the changing climate poses rapid challenges to the environment's equilibrium, can the sheer aesthetics of this ecosystem aid in drawing attention to the problem? Through striking cinematography and compelling interviews, the film inspires viewers to seek a more positive future. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Celebrate heritage and the handmade, inspired by the landscape, history, and culture of the West. Across cowboy arts, Hawaiian indigenous practices, and Native American handwork, today's artists are breathing new life into traditional craft. -
Premieres Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. How lax laws leave the for-profit adoption industry ripe for abuse. With Retro Report, investigating how so-called baby brokers have targeted pregnant women and families looking to adopt, and an epicenter of the problem in Utah.
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