KPBS-DT TV Guide and Daily Broadcast Listings

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12:00 AM

KPBS Evening Edition

In-depth news analysis that includes the diverse voices of San Diego region.

1h
12:30 AM

NHK Newsline

This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts.

1h
1:00 AM

BBC World News America

A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.

1h
1:30 AM

KPBS Evening Edition

In-depth news analysis that includes the diverse voices of San Diego region.

1h
2:00 AM

PBS News Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

1h
3:00 AM

Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Military service in the families of Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain.

1h
4:00 AM

Annie Oakley: American Experience

Sharpshooter Annie Oakley finds fame in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

1h
5:00 AM

Frontline

A report on the rising fear of deportation among Haitians who fled to the U.S.

1h
6:00 AM

The Real Wild West

The real history of the American West, from Black and Hispanic cowboys and female homesteaders to immigrants and tribal leaders.

1h
7:00 AM

Amanpour and Company

Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

1h
8:00 AM

Living Wild: Plant-spiration With Hilton Carter

Author and interior stylist Hilton Carter presents ways to bring space to life with plant care, selection, placement, propagation and styling.

1h
9:30 AM

Rick Steves' Europe

Rick Steves' guidebooks, public-radio program and numerous television series have made him an essential resource for travelers wishing to explore Europe. This program finds the knowledgeable host offering globetrotters a fresh perspective on lodgings, transportation and places to visit on their journeys. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is Steves' belief that travelers should become "tempor

1h
10:00 AM

Il Volo in the Valley of the Temples

The Italian trio performs a mix of classics, operatic arias and popular songs.

1h
11:30 AM

Rick Steves' Europe

Rick Steves' guidebooks, public-radio program and numerous television series have made him an essential resource for travelers wishing to explore Europe. This program finds the knowledgeable host offering globetrotters a fresh perspective on lodgings, transportation and places to visit on their journeys. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is Steves' belief that travelers should become "tempor

1h
12:00 PM

Classical Stretch: By Essentrics

Miranda Esmonde-White offers an exercise program for people of all ages and fitness levels.

1h
12:30 PM

Yoga in Practice

Yoga practices for at-home students.

1h
1:00 PM

Arthur

Arthur and Buster work with Binky on an art project; Arthur becomes distressed when his lucky pencil keeps getting shorter and shorter.

1h
1:30 PM

Odd Squad

Captain O decides to partner Orli with someone unexpected; Omni and Osric must catch a villain before the steam train they're on is thrown into another dimension.

1h
2:00 PM

Wild Kratts

The Wild Kratts are on a mission to figure out the differences between African and Asian elephants; they soon discover that despite their differences, all elephants have lots in common, like feelings, emotions, and real intelligence.

1h
2:30 PM

Weather Hunters

The kids learn what colors make up a rainbow just in time for a Mother's Day surprise.

1h
3:00 PM

Lyla in the Loop

Lyla asks customers for their leftover pumpkins, but then gets way too many; Lyla and Luke put their sisters, Liana and Louisa, through a babysitting test.

1h
3:30 PM

Carl the Collector

Carl and his pals are excited about trick-or-treating until Forrest shares a spooky rumor that Mr. Price is a wizard who turns kids into chicken noodle soup.

1h
4:00 PM

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel gets mad at Miss Elaina that he wants to push her, but then remembers the importance of self-control and how to stop himself from hurting a friend; Farmer Daniel gets mad when Margaret knocks down his fence.

1h
4:30 PM

Super Why's Comic Book Adventures

Mr. More takes letter m's and makes more Mr. Mores; Alpha Pig's transforming shoes go haywire; Power Paige wants a Miss Mega comic.

1h
5:00 PM

Phoebe & Jay

Phoebe and Jay accidentally get paint on the mail and have to decode addresses; Phoebe and Jay find their parents' box of memories.

1h
5:30 PM

Sesame Street

Rudy is afraid of getting a shot at the doctor's office, so Nina and Abby play pretend to show what the visit will be like so he can feel less scared.

1h
6:00 PM

Nature

After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo and the Sesame Street gang go on an African safari, traveling to Kenya's Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet the elephant and the keepers who care for her.

1h
7:00 PM

Rosie's Rules

While trick-or-treating, Rosie and Javi try to avoid a pirate ghost who may be haunting the cul-de-sac; Rosie and Javi offer to help make Crystal's haunted house spooky.

1h
7:30 PM

Elinor Wonders Why

The kids learn the benefits of eating different colored foods; Olive tries to get a picture of a puffin.

1h
8:00 PM

Ask This Old House

Removing invasive plants from a backyard; chimney caps; installing a bidet toilet.

1h
8:30 PM

Rick Steves' Europe

Exploring the backstreets of Cairo on a tuk-tuk; baking pita bread; chiseling a tombstone; King Tut's gold; the ancient Sphinx; climbing to the center of a pyramid.

1h
9:00 PM

America's Test Kitchen

Peruvian beef stir-fry; chili oil and chili crisp; Peruvian green noodles.

1h
9:30 PM

Pati's Mexican Table

JuJu's fruit smoothie; big brunch enchiladas; black beans from the pot; nopalitos with sautéed corn and guajillo.

1h
10:00 PM

Antiques Roadshow

A Beggs steam train set circa 1885; a Tiffany Cypriote glass vase circa 1926; a William H.D. Koerner oil illustration circa 1935.

1h
11:00 PM

PBS News Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

1h
12:00 AM

KPBS Evening Edition

In-depth news analysis that includes the diverse voices of San Diego region.

1h
12:30 AM

NHK Newsline

This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts.

1h
1:00 AM

BBC World News America

A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.

1h
1:30 AM

KPBS Evening Edition

In-depth news analysis that includes the diverse voices of San Diego region.

1h
2:00 AM

PBS News Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

1h
3:00 AM

Nature

Following the lives of two tiger mothers and how they raise their cubs on an island full of threats in the forests of western Nepal.

1h
4:00 AM

NOVA

The surprising story of how our planet's diverse creatures became the furious feeding machines they are today.

1h

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