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PBS SoCal | KCET, in partnership with LAUSD and in collaboration with California PBS stations, are offering programming and resources to provide continued at-home learning.
Wednesday, April 1, 8:00 p.m.
Nature
Cuba's Wild Revolution
In the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, Cuba is an island teeming with exotic biodiversity: from coral reefs pulsating with life to five-foot-long Cuban rock iguanas. As ...
Wednesday, April 1, 9:00 p.m.
NOVA
Cuba's Cancer Hope
When the U.S. trade embargo left Cuba isolated from medical resources, Cuban scientists were forced to get creative. Now they’ve developed lung cancer vaccines that show so ...
Thursday, April 2, 11:00 p.m.
American Experience
Influenza 1918
It was the worst epidemic in American history, killing over 600,000 — until it disappeared as mysteriously as it had begun.
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PBS NewsHourMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episodeMarch 30, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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Independent LensOne Child NationAfter the birth of her first child, filmmaker Nanfu Wang returns to China to ...After the birth of her first child, filmmaker Nanfu Wang returns to China to speak with her family and explore the ripple effect of that country's devastating social experiment, the one-child policy. ...
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Antiques RoadshowDesert Botanical Garden, Hour 2Discover an oasis of ROADSHOW treasures at the Desert Botanical Garden in ...Discover an oasis of ROADSHOW treasures at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, such as a Cartier jadeite pendant necklace, KanyeWest original artwork from around 1995, and a 1906 Louis Akin ...
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Call the MidwifeEpisode 1Dr. Turner and Nurse Crane must deal with an alarming outbreak of diphtheria. ...Dr. Turner and Nurse Crane must deal with an alarming outbreak of diphtheria. Fred finds an abandoned baby in a dustbin, and the team must help locate its mother.
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Gershwin PrizeGarth BrooksEnjoy an all-star tribute to Garth Brooks, the 2020 recipients of the Library of ...Enjoy an all-star tribute to Garth Brooks, the 2020 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, with performances by Garth Brooks, as well as Trisha Yearwood, Keith Urban, ...
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Reporter RoundupReporter Roundup: Evictions Halted, DMV Offices ClosingOn March 27's edition of Reporter Roundup, KPCC reporters discuss the statewide ...On March 27's edition of Reporter Roundup, KPCC reporters discuss the statewide moratorium on evictions and changes to state and local government services. KPCC reporter Aaron Mendelson has details on ...
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Washington WeekMarch 27, 2020Washington Week full episode for March 27, 2020Washington Week full episode for March 27, 2020
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Somewhere SouthAmerican as Hand PieVivian’s crash course in mass producing hand pies inspires her to revisit the ...Vivian’s crash course in mass producing hand pies inspires her to revisit the applejacks of her youth. Her journey includes a trip to West Virginia for a taste of their signature pepperoni rolls and ...
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PBS Passport: The Mystery RevealedPBS Passport: The Mystery RevealedDiscover the programs you can watch with PBS Passport and learn how easy it is ...Discover the programs you can watch with PBS Passport and learn how easy it is to use. Plus, find out what shows win the awards for Dreamiest Tricorne Hat, Most Licentious, Most Untrue-Sounding Story ...
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Earth's Sacred WondersHouse of the DivineMeet a Muslim paramedic who helps fasting worshippers during Ramadan in ...Meet a Muslim paramedic who helps fasting worshippers during Ramadan in Jerusalem. A Cambodian man risks his live to save his ancestral spirits from the jungle. A Buddhist warrior monk in China faces ...
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FRONTLINENRA Under FireOnce an unrivaled political power, the NRA is facing challenges from all sides. ...Once an unrivaled political power, the NRA is facing challenges from all sides. FRONTLINE examines how the NRA aligned with President Trump and his base, and finds itself under attack ahead of the ...
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Science & Technology
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NOVAHow Coronavirus Tests WorkWhat goes on inside those test tubes to detect whether a person is positive for ...What goes on inside those test tubes to detect whether a person is positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19?
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Niall Ferguson’s NetworldEpisode 1 – “Disruption”With the help of experts in network theory and precedents from history, Ferguson ...With the help of experts in network theory and precedents from history, Ferguson argues that the printing press had similar consequences for 16th-and 17th-century Europe as the personal computer and ...
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Lost LADiscovering the UniverseEdwin Hubble, working with the world’s most powerful telescope in the ...Edwin Hubble, working with the world’s most powerful telescope in the mountains high above Los Angeles, discovered just how vast the universe truly is. Visit the underground vault of the Carnegie ...
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EonsWhen the Rainforests CollapsedThe Carboniferous Rainforest Collapse set the stage for a takeover that would be ...The Carboniferous Rainforest Collapse set the stage for a takeover that would be a crucial turning point in the history of terrestrial animal life. If it weren’t for that time when the rainforests ...
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FRONTLINEIn the Age of AIFrom fears about work and privacy to a rivalry between the U.S. and China, ...From fears about work and privacy to a rivalry between the U.S. and China, FRONTLINE explores the promise and perils of AI. The documentary traces a new industrial revolution that will reshape and ...
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Earth FocusDying Oceans: Abalone Restoration In CaliforniaThe ocean is a sponge for all the greenhouse gas emissions we produce, and ...The ocean is a sponge for all the greenhouse gas emissions we produce, and entire aquatic ecosystems are beginning to collapse. Off the California coast, declining abalone populations are raising ...
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Programming179 History Documentaries You Can Watch Right Now (No Membership Required)Have you decided that it’s high time to take a step back and look at the big picture? Is your teenager sick of your attempts ...
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SoCal ConnectedWhat Effect Will COVID-19 and the Stay-At-Home Order Have on the Real Estate Market?Experts say it’s too soon to know what will happen to the market and how the pandemic will affect prices. -
At-Home Learning6 Tips to Help Educators Start Their Online ClassesUnsure of how to transition to online teaching? No problem. A parent explains how he helped his son's teacher start her online class on a video conferencing app. -
At-Home LearningResources and Tips Straight to Your PhoneFind digital resources you can access to continue learning at home. -
Programming161 Science Documentaries You Can Watch Right Now (No Membership Required)You spent all of your first social distancing week binge-watching reality shows and now your brain is in desperate need of something enriching. Good news. ...
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Education5 Tips for Parents Balancing Screen Time During School ClosuresWhen used thoughtfully, high-quality screen time is an incredibly powerful way to make sure our children keep learning and growing. -
At-Home LearningLAUSD Partners with PBS SoCal and KCETStudents in Pre-K through 12th grade can now access free, educational PBS daytime programming designated for each grade level. -
EducationMath is Everywhere: Organizer Omo Moses Activates Communities With Playful LearningHe’s an organizer breaking math out of the classroom and into the everyday lives of young children of color. -
Women's History MonthCelebrate Women’s History Month on PBS SoCal and KCETPBS SoCal and KCET celebrate Women’s History Month 2020 with a slate of special programming that highlights the lives and legacies of some of the ...
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Monthly GuideYour Ultimate Guide to March 2020: 20 Awesome Events Happening in SoCalWe found 20 spectacular events happening in Southern California this March to help you plan your social calendar. Read on for all our event picks ...
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Hollywood's ArchitectVisual Timeline: The Remarkable Life of Paul Revere WilliamsIn the course of his five-decade career, Paul Revere Williams, an African American architect born in Los Angeles on February 18, 1894, overcame prejudice and become one of the foremost architects in history. The path he has forged has served as an inspiration for young architects to this day. Learn more about the man and events that shaped his life in this timeline. -
Hollywood's ArchitectSeven of Paul Revere Williams' Outstanding Architectural Feats (That Aren't Homes)In an era where architects typically majored in one style, he excelled in every architectural style, making him one of the most renowned architects throughout the world. Here are some of his lesser-known, but equally impressive projects.
