Honoring America’s Heroes

The National Memorial Day Concert is one of our most anticipated annual events and a powerful way to mark the meaning of the holiday. Broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the concert blends music, storytelling, and tribute in an evening that resonates with viewers across generations as it honors the fallen.

Through music, archival footage, and dramatic readings, we reflect the breadth of our nation’s military history while keeping the focus firmly on the individuals behind it. Both uplifting and reflective, the National Memorial Day Concert is a way we can all celebrate the enduring spirit of service and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

National Memorial Day Concert premieres Sunday, May 24, at 7 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. Watch live or stream with the PBS app.

Amplifying AANHPI Voices

Independent Lens presents two deeply personal documentaries exploring family, memory, and what carries from one generation to the next.

In Light of the Setting Sun, filmmaker Vicky Du examines her family’s history of displacement, silence, and mental illness, linking life in Taiwan and New Jersey to the lasting shadow of the 1949 Chinese Communist Revolution and the possibility of healing.

Third Act offers a moving portrait of a father and son. Tadashi Nakamura films his father, Robert A. Nakamura — the godfather of Asian American cinema — as they confront art, activism, and aging. Spanning wartime incarceration to Parkinson’s, the film captures them shaping how their story will be remembered. Both films honor Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) experiences with honesty, care, and the power of authentic voices.

Light of the Setting Sun premieres Sunday, May 24, at 10:30 p.m.
Third Act premieres Monday, May 25, at 9 p.m.
Watch live or stream with the PBS app.

Born to Be Wild

From first wobbly steps to daring independence, Animal Babies: First Year on Earth follows six young animals through their most vulnerable months.

In First Steps, we witness early bonds, playful discoveries, and the first threats of the wild. Then, in Testing Limits, growing confidence brings new dangers as each baby searches for food, faces predators, and learns to survive. Experience the wonder — and resilience — of life’s first year.

Animal Babies: First Year on Earth airs Wednesday, June 3, at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Watch live or stream with the PBS app.

Your Questions Answered

Q: How does streaming on PBS work?

A: Many programs are available to watch free for about two weeks after they air through the PBS app. Want more time and more episodes? With NMPBS Passport — a benefit of donating $60 or more — you can enjoy an expanded library of past episodes anytime.

If you already give at that level, you’re all set. Just download the PBS app and start watching today. Visit newmexicopbs.org/what-we-do/how-to-watch-us.