JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024
A WORD FROM OUR GENERAL MANAGER, DEANNA MACKEY
Welcome to 2024! I hope the holiday season brought you many memorable moments and time with loved ones.
The team at KPBS is rested and gearing up for a very busy year. We will have a new audio series about hip-hop in San Diego, expanded content and services to ensure all San Diegans understand their opportunity to engage in the democratic process and more helpful stories and events for parents.
Also, a new KPBS membership and awareness campaign is underway door to door in communities throughout San Diego County. While we hope to bring in new members through this initiative, we also see it as an opportunity to hear what is important to them and what the community would like from KPBS. So if you see a KPBS representative walking in your neighborhood, be sure to say hello and share your KPBS experience and feedback with them. And please encourage your neighbors and friends to support KPBS.
The History of Gospel Comes to KPBS
For many communities, gospel music is a pillar of strength and history—one that has been shared with the world as a form of self-expression and creativity, and has had an enormous influence on today’s pop music. In his upcoming program, “Gospel,” professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. examines the history and impact of gospel music, from within the Church to the culture and society outside of it.
A special companion concert in February 2024 will premiere prior to “Gospel,” featuring some of the biggest artists in the genre.
Airs Monday, February 12, and Tuesday, February 13, at 9 p.m. on KPBS-TV.
Watch this program live or stream with the PBS App.
Now You Can Gift Real Estate to KPBS
We are excited to share that there’s a new way to support KPBS!
KPBS recently launched the real estate donation program called Giving Property. You can now donate a second home, land or commercial property you no longer need to support KPBS. Back taxes, mortgage balances and deferred maintenance do not prohibit you from being able to donate. Our program covers all loans, liens, commissions and closing costs, as long as there is equity in the property.
If you have land or a residential or commercial real estate asset that is unused or costing you money, please consider giving back to the station you love by donating
it to KPBS. As a result, you may be eligible for a significant tax deduction!
To get started, call 844-277-HOME (4663) or visit our donation page: kpbs.givingproperty.org.
‘Nature’ Unveils Animal Adventures and Close Bonds
On Season 42 of “Nature,” meet the tiny-but-mighty beings who battle blades of grass and drops of rain and evade large carnivores, to survive.
“Big Little Journeys” is a three-part series detailing the harrowing expeditions six small creatures make to find a home or mate.
“Big Little Journeys” airs Wednesdays, January 10–24, at 8 p.m. on KPBS-TV.
Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS App.
Dramas Abound This Winter on KPBS
‘Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries’
Set in Melbourne in the mid-1960s, this Australian spin-off of the mystery/drama series “Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries” revolves around the personal and professional life of Peregrine Fisher, who inherits a fortune when the famous aunt she never knew goes missing over the highlands of New Guinea. Peregrine sets out to become a world-class private detective in her own right, guided by a group of exceptional women in The Adventuresses’ Club, of which her aunt was also a member.
“Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries” premieres Saturday, January 6, at 7:30 p.m. on KPBS-TV.
‘Doc Martin’
In the tenth and final season of “Doc Martin,” a year has passed since Martin resigned his medical license, and his wife, Louisa, is now the one seeing patients in her new career as a child counselor, while he looks after their two young children. But does the Doc truly never want to practice medicine again? All regular cast members reprise their roles. Guest stars making special appearances to send off the series include Lesley Nicol “Downton Abbey” and Rupert Graves “Sherlock.”
“Doc Martin” premieres Friday, January 5, at 9 p.m. on KPBS-TV.
Watch these programs live or stream anytime with the PBS App.
‘Independent Lens’ Explores Climate Gentrification in ‘Razing Liberty Square’
Built in 1937, Miami’s Liberty Square is one of the oldest segregated public housing projects in America. In an effort to build beachfront property along Florida’s coast, people of color were pushed farther inland into the city which sits on a ridge.
Due to rising sea levels, Liberty Square is now the highest-and-driest ground in the
city and therefore considered real estate gold since it does not flood. When residents of the Liberty Square public-housing community learn about a $300 million revitalization project, they must prepare to fight a new form of racial injustice—climate gentrification.
Airs Monday, January 29, at 11 p.m. on KPBS-TV.
Watch this program live or stream with the PBS App.
Kick Off 2024 with a ‘MASTERPIECE’ Double Feature
‘Miss Scarlet and The Duke’
Your favorite programs are back for their fourth seasons! In the return of “Miss Scarlet and The Duke,” Eliza takes over the Nash & Sons business—a shift that has its fair share of bumps in the road. In their personal lives, Eliza and William “The Duke” Wellington face an upcoming decision that will impact their relationship.
“Miss Scarlet and The Duke” airs Sundays at 8 p.m. beginning January 7 on KPBS-TV.
‘All Creatures Great and Small’
“All Creatures Great and Small” takes viewers to spring 1940 at Skeldale House, where things are busier than ever. A new veterinary trainee is arriving, James and Helen are discussing starting a family, Siegfried works to hold down the household while balancing his own life and Mrs. Hall and Helen are strengthening their friendship.
“All Creatures Great and Small” airs Sundays at 9 p.m. beginning on January 7 on KPBS-TV.
Don’t miss your chance to catch up on the excitement this January!
Watch these programs live or binge all-new episodes starting Sunday, January 7, with the PBS App.
Don’t forget to submit a survey with your feedback. KPBS values our members’ opinions. This survey will help us better understand our supporters and ensure we tailor our communications to share the information you most want to receive from KPBS. Thank you in advance for sharing your preferences with us.
Stream your favorite PBS shows, create your perfect watchlist, connect with KPBS and more—anywhere you watch on the free PBS App. As a member, enjoy unlimited access to full seasons of your favorites like dramas on “MASTERPIECE,” Ken Burns documentaries, and more. Take advantage of this exclusive member benefit today.
Fun for the Whole Family
Tune in to PBS KIDS’ newest program, “Lyla in the Loop!” The animated series depicts the adventures of 7-year-old Lyla as she navigates life in the city.
Created for kids ages 4–8 and premiering in both English and Spanish, viewers will follow Lyla through her daily life as she solves problems of all kinds with her family, sidekick Stu and best friend, Everett Phan.
“Lyla in the Loop” helps children understand concepts such as cultural differences, recycling and sustainability and problem-solving—all while having fun. With relatable themes and exciting plots, Lyla is sure to be a hit with families.
Airs daily at 8 a.m. beginning in February 2024 on KPBS-TV and KPBS Kids. Watch this program live or stream with the PBS App.
‘Finding Your Roots’ Celebrates Ten Seasons
January brings a fresh set of family trees to “Finding Your Roots.” In the latest installment of the hit series, host Henry Louis Gates Jr. works with new celebrity guests to discover their lineage, introduce unknown ancestors and uncover family secrets.
This season’s guests include: Valerie Bertinelli, Kirk Douglas, Brendan Fraser, Tracy Morgan, Bob Odenkirk, Dionne Warwick and more.
After a nationwide call on social media, this season will also feature three non-celebrity guests who have hopes of learning their complex family histories. Tune in to see why “Finding Your Roots” is one of PBS’ most-watched shows.
Airs Tuesdays, beginning January 2, at 8 p.m. on KPBS-TV.
Watch this program live or stream with the PBS App.
Transforming Aspirations into Action
How do you harmonize your roots with your current realities? This is the question in the upcoming “POV” documentary “Brief Tender Light.” Follow the journeys of four African students attending the elite MIT and their efforts to become agents of change. Despite their dreams being rooted in the societies they left behind, their daily lives are shaped by America. Each student refines their perceptions of the world, themselves and eventually, how to put youthful ideals into practice as adults.
“Brief Tender Light” will awaken and inspire you.
Airs Monday, January 15, at 11 p.m. on KPBS-TV.
Watch this program live or stream with the PBS App.
Sponsor Message
An Educational Experiment Turns 25
The pitch was initially met with skepticism—a new type of charter middle and high school that would be located on a university campus, dedicated to the success of low-income, first-generation students. It was a bold experiment, one that would transform futures.
The Preuss School first opened its doors in 1999, located on the University of California San Diego campus. Over the past 25 years, more than 10,000 students have taken part in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Beyond the coursework, scholars are embraced by an inclusive learning community where they cultivate a college-bound identity.
The school is led by Superintendent Helen V. Griffith, a third-generation educator. “Our goal is to provide students with a clear pathway to college, so that they may transform their lives, elevate their families, and make a difference in their communities here in San Diego, and beyond.”
And the model is working. Each year more than 90% of graduates go on to a four-year university. Learn more about The Preuss School’s impact at preuss.ucsd.edu.
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