WMPN-DT TV Guide and Programming Schedule
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Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
Antiques Roadshow
An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings.
The Creation Rose
The design, construction and cultural impact of the Washington National Cathedral's "third great eye" -- the nearly 30 foot diameter stained-glass West Rose window.
Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations
Homemade boudin; fried boudin balls and wraps; boudin pizza.
POV
Two Nairobi women overcome challenges including local politics to transform what used to be a whites-only library into a cultural hub.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
History Detectives
A clock may have kept time for the entire Midwest during the 19th century; a document connected to a religious sect founded by a woman does not include her name.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece
Mysterious financial losses lead the Post Office to fire and prosecute village Subpostmasters who are unable to prove their innocence.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece
Alan Bates and the Sub Post Master begin to fight for truth and justice with new allies in Parliament.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Traveling in classic cars in Kent, "Downton Abbey" Phyllis Logan visits the impressive collection of a controversial conservationist, while "Pirates of the Caribbean" Kevin McNally reveals just how much he knows about the universe.
Sit and Be Fit
Exercises build core strength which helps with balance and the back.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Strengthening and stretching the hamstrings.
Wild Kratts
Martin takes the Wild Kratts team on a mission to discover more about a hawk he's seen in the Sonoran Desert.
Weather Hunters
Unexpected humidity threatens to jeopardize Corky's video for the science day celebration at school.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla, Luke and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach; Lyla and Everett write a Super Stu comic.
Carl the Collector
Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship, but the noise on stage becomes too much for her and she leaves; Carl forgets his bottle cap collection at his dad's house.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Nana Platypus helps take care of Daniel when Dad Tiger is unable to pick him up from school; Daniel's class takes a field trip.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to identify their new butterfly friend; Phoebe gets courage to perform at the talent show.
Sesame Street
Tango loses focus when Elmo tries to teach him a new trick.
Work It Out Wombats!
Super hunts for a lost sticker while the Wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old "Sticker Monster" story; the Wombats teach Zeke how to count to 10.
Donkey Hodie
Bob Dog is nervous about his Good Dog School graduation; Donkey helps Panda find his lost Super Porcupine puppet.
Rosie's Rules
Iggy wants to see the garbage truck, but Rosie doesn't know how to get it to come to their house; Rosie attempts to bring nature inside.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor, Ari and Olive enter the tomato drop contest at the Animal Town Tomato Festival; Elinor and Ari notice their friends are good at soccer, but they are not.
Alma's Way
Alma finds a way for everyone to get books while the library is under renovation; Alma finds a doll in the park.
Molly of Denali
The sun stays up all night in Qyah; Trini can't run on her hurt ankle, but she can still cheer; she's planned a big surprise at the finish line; Molly and Tooey practice traditional Gwich'in river navigation so they can save Grandpa Nat.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Leonardo da Vinci helps Xavier realize it's ok to try many different after-school activities; Amelia Earhart shows Brad that if there is something he wants to do, he should do it.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Alex McCool, manager of the Space Shuttle Projects Office at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL; soul food restaurant; Danny Davis, a former NASA engineer who designs custom acoustic guitars; Gary Nichols performs.
Rick Steves' Europe
Lacy architecture and ethereal paintings by El Greco in Spain and Portugal; in Germany and Belgium, technologies enable Durer's mass-produced engravings, Jan van Eyck's oil paintings, Brueghel's peasants at play and the futuristic visions of Bosch.
Antiques Roadshow
An antique Asscher-cut diamond ring; a 1923 Dempsey vs. Gibbons fight bell; a 1970 Elvis Presley-signed album and belt.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Tracing the family trees of talk show host Sara Haines and playwright Tracy Letts.
Once Upon a Time in Space
Relationships aboard the ISS are tested when war breaks out on Earth.
BBC News: The Context USA
Coverage from Washington, D.C. and London, with a regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discussing the biggest stories of the day.
BBC News America
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.
Preserving The Blues
Performances from blues greats Jackie Bell, Willie King, Eddie Cotton, Jack Owens and Willie Foster.
NOVA
Four members of the Artemis II crew embark on a perilous 10-day journey to orbit the moon.
America the Bountiful
The history of taro and how to harvest the roots and leaves; making hand-pounded poi; cooking lau lau for a family feast; sampling the taro-centric dessert called kulolo.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope
Exploring Ireland, from Dublin and the Ancient East to Belfast and the Wild Atlantic Way.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The roots of basketball pros Brittney Griner and Chris Paul.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
History Detectives
Airplane engine parts; Civil War cannon; a 20th-century saddle may have belonged to a rodeo cowboy who created the role of the Hollywood stuntman.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories With David Rubenstein
The American bald eagle symbolizes patriotism, environmental activism and Native American traditions.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
Antiques Roadshow
An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings.
Sit and Be Fit
Flexibility in the hips helps ensure healthy aging.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Toning and strengthening every muscle in the waist.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin are miniaturized for an underground mission with earthworms.
Weather Hunters
The Hunters investigate a mysterious rain that happens with no clouds in the Indonesian rainforest.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and Everett struggle to play Hot Cross Buns at the same tempo, and they learn how to read music; Lyla is upset when Luke's snack becomes popular.
Carl the Collector
Forrest can't wait to try everything at the Fuzzytown Friends Picnic, but gets into trouble when he is unable to wait his turn; Carl hosts a Super Blue Moon Sleepover.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel greets his friends at school; Miss Elaina and Katerina play space restaurant.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay create a game show for Grandma; Phoebe and Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
Sesame Street
While Abby and Elmo work together to find a lost Bubble Bug, Grover and Cookie Monster stay behind to take care of the fairy garden's magical beasties.
Work It Out Wombats!
The Treeborhood is alive with sound patterns; Zadie loses one of Louisa's toys.
Donkey Hodie
Panda helps Donkey prepare for her first eye exam; Donkey cheers herself on in the Music Marathon.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie is so excited to celebrate Christmas with abuela in Mexico City that she forgets to bring her present.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor is the new Clean Captain at school and takes things too far; Ari has a loose tooth.
Alma's Way
Alma and her friends judge a Best Bronx food truck contest; Alma and Junior are excited to play restaurant in their backyard, until Howard opens a competing restaurant.
Molly of Denali
Molly and Tooey join Nina and Olin on a cave exploration to find out how old Qyah really is.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Theodore Roosevelt helps Brad overcome his dislike of creepy crawly things, showing him that nature needs space to live and grow; Eleanor Roosevelt teaches Xavier that any job can be amazing as long as you help others.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Trekking through Stanley Park with a guide of First Nations descent; floatplane; Dungeness crabs; Granville Market; sampling salmon at a First Nations restaurant.
Rick Steves' Europe
Rome's St. Peter's Basilica, Bernini statues and fountains; dramatic canvases of Rubens in Belgium; the chandeliered Hall of Mirrors in Versailles.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1943 Albert Einstein letter; an early 20th-century gold signet ring collection; a Louis Comfort Tiffany seascape oil circa 1880.
Nature
Three orphaned lion cubs fend for themselves on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia.
NOVA
Tracing the story of where we came from and when we became humans that not only look like us but think and behave as we do.
BBC News: The Context USA
Coverage from Washington, D.C. and London, with a regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discussing the biggest stories of the day.
BBC News America
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Nature
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife.
WMPN-DT is a public television station based in Jackson, Mississippi, serving as the flagship station for Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB), a statewide PBS network. The WMPN-DT TV guide provides viewers with access to educational programming, local public affairs, news, and cultural broadcasts. Viewers relying on TV guide listings can use this resource to navigate daily broadcast times, discover featured PBS series, and track upcoming programming across the region.
About WMPN-DT
WMPN-DT operates as a non-commercial educational television station licensed to Jackson, Mississippi. As part of the Mississippi Public Broadcasting network, the station delivers instructional, educational, and entertainment content to audiences across central Mississippi and surrounding areas.
The channel features a combination of nationally distributed PBS programs, regional documentaries, state government coverage, and locally produced public affairs shows. WMPN-DT broadcasts over-the-air digital signals and is distributed through various local cable and satellite providers in its broadcast market.
Understanding the WMPN-DT TV Guide
The WMPN-DT schedule includes a varied mix of daytime educational shows, evening news, and primetime cultural or instructional programming. Because public television schedules are structured around educational blocks and national PBS broadcast windows, utilizing an accurate TV guide helps viewers plan their viewing experience.
Key elements found within the station's daily guide include:
- Broadcast Dates and Times: Precise scheduling for morning, afternoon, and primetime blocks.
- Program Titles and Descriptions: Context regarding specific episodes, documentary topics, or news segments.
- Educational Blocks: Dedicated daytime hours focused on children's programming and literacy.
- Special Broadcasts: Coverage of state legislative sessions, local debates, and regional public interest events.
Checking TV Guide Listings for Tonight on WMPN-DT
When searching for tv guide listings for tonight, viewers can expect primetime lineups that feature flagship PBS series, investigative journalism, fine arts performances, and local Mississippi interest programs. Primetime scheduling generally begins in the early evening and continues through night broadcasts.
Evening programming on public television frequently features multi-part documentaries, drama series, and news analysis programs. Because airtimes may occasionally shift due to live coverage, pledge drives, or special events, viewers should consult updated listings for tonight's exact broadcast order.
WMPN-DT Programming Categories
WMPN-DT offers a broad selection of broadcast categories tailored to public television audiences:
- Children's & Educational: Daytime PBS KIDS programming designed for early childhood learning and literacy.
- News & Public Affairs: National news analysis paired with statewide public policy and government reporting.
- Documentaries & History: Historical retrospectives, science explorations, and regional cultural documentaries.
- Arts & Culture: Musical performances, theatrical broadcasts, and showcases of local craftsmanship and history.
- Nature & Environment: Outdoor exploration series and environmental education programs.
How to Use the WMPN-DT Schedule Effectively
Navigating the station lineup is straightforward when following a structured approach to viewing:
- Select the Target Date: Choose the day you plan to watch to view corresponding morning, afternoon, or evening blocks.
- Identify the Time Slot: Scroll to your preferred time, keeping local Central Time (CT) zones in mind.
- Review Program Details: Read episode summaries to confirm program topics or episode numbers.
- Account for Multi-Part Series: Note broadcast schedules for mini-series or recurring weekly broadcasts.
- Re-check for Schedule Changes: Verify times near broadcast hours, as special coverage can modify planned airtimes.
Viewing Information and Distribution
WMPN-DT broadcasts digitally to the greater Jackson area and is available through multiple reception methods:
- Over-the-Air (OTA): Available via digital antenna on channel 29 (virtual channel 29.1).
- Cable Television: Carried on regional cable systems throughout central Mississippi.
- Satellite Services: Available via local channel packages on major satellite providers.
- Digital Streaming: Select PBS and MPB programs are accessible via authorized public broadcasting apps and online portals.
Regional and Time-Zone Considerations
WMPN-DT operates within the Central Time Zone (CT). Viewers accessing listings from adjacent regions or border areas should ensure their local TV guide settings reflect Central Time to avoid missing scheduled broadcasts. Additionally, schedule variations may occur between WMPN-DT and other Mississippi Public Broadcasting transmitter sites depending on regional programming opts-out or localized announcements.
Schedule Freshness and Updates
While channel identity, station history, and general programming categories remain consistent, specific broadcast times, episode titles, and air dates are inherently time-sensitive. Viewers seeking exact airtimes for today or tonight should reference current schedule listings, as programming arrangements may change due to breaking news, live state event coverage, or special network programming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WMPN-DT?
WMPN-DT is the flagship public television station for Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB), serving Jackson, Mississippi, and surrounding areas with PBS and local programming.
Where can I find the WMPN-DT TV guide?
You can consult digital schedule listings, local television guide directories, or the official Mississippi Public Broadcasting platform for current WMPN-DT airtimes.
What channel is WMPN-DT?
WMPN-DT broadcasts over-the-air on virtual channel 29.1. Cable and satellite channel positions vary depending on your local provider.
What shows air on WMPN-DT tonight?
Tonight's lineup typically features PBS primetime programming, news coverage, and regional public interest documentaries. Check the evening listings for specific show times.
Does WMPN-DT air children's programming?
Yes, WMPN-DT broadcasts a dedicated block of PBS KIDS educational programming during daytime hours.
What time zone does WMPN-DT follow?
WMPN-DT operates on Central Time (CT). All published broadcast schedules reflect this time zone.