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Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana

Join chef Pati Jinich as she continues her journey inspired by the Pan-American Highway through the Western United States from Montana and Wyoming to Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona to the Mexico border. From ranching towns to desert borderlands, she connects with people whose traditions and dreams reflect the many threads that make up this country.

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Mondays, Oct. 26-Nov. 9 at 9 p.m.

NOVA: Evolution

Experience the epic story of life on Earth as never before. Follow the key evolutionary turning points in the journey from ancient cells to the incredible diversity of animal life that we know and love.

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Wednesdays, Oct.14-Nov. 11 at 9 p.m.

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Maigret On Masterpiece Season 2

As Maigret investigates complex crimes, his boss deliberately weakens his team to teach him a harsh lesson. With pressure mounting, Maigret is forced to make a difficult choice between his personal life and his career.

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Sundays, Oct.18-Nov. 22 at 9 p.m.

New Kids Podcast: Daycare Detectives

Daycare Detectives is a mystery solving podcast for kids ages 2-5 where each episode detectives will need to listen closely for clues and share their answers with Nancy Clue to solve the mystery.

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Releases October 26

Over-the-Air Broadcast Signal is Currently Disrupted

Due to water damage at our transmitter facility following severe storms, our over-the-air broadcast signal is currently disrupted.

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Public Media Accelerator (PMX) Program

The PMX program gives highly-motivated students the opportunity to work at Indiana Public Radio and Ball State PBS while exploring potential careers in public media. Click below for more info!

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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Tune in to the refreshed news program featuring a new editorial partnership and moderator.

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Fridays at 8 p.m.

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Watch your PBS Favorite Progams Online Anytime

With Ball State PBS Passport, you get extended access to favorite programs, including full seasons of many current and past series.

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Antiques Roadshow: “3021 Vintage First Finds, Hour 6”

Monday, Oct 26 at 8 p.m.

Take a trip back to the 90s for ROADSHOW first season of finds, including a Duncan Phyfe sewing table, ca. 1805, a 1924 Jane Peterson painting, and Tiffany vases, ca. 1895! Do the values of yesterday’s treasures hold up in today’s market?

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An older woman, Leigh Keno, stands to the left of a Duncan Phyfe sewing table, ca. 1805 and appraises its value as two men in suits stand on the right, discussing.

Breaking the Deadlock: “AI: Who’s In Control?”

Tuesday, Oct 27 at 9 p.m.

A panel of leaders in tech, culture, politics, and journalism explores AI through challenging hypothetical scenarios: the choices local communities make, privacy and policing, and its impact on our lives, with the goal of finding common ground

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NOVA: “Evolution: Body Builders”

Wednesday, Oct 29 at 9 p.m

From the first time two cells stuck together, evolution has been crafting new bodies—biological machines then put to the test by Earth’s ever-changing environments. Discover the process behind the incredible variety of animal shapes and sizes.

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Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana

Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana

NOVA: Evolution

NOVA: Evolution

Maigret On Masterpiece Season 2

Maigret On Masterpiece Season 2

New Kids Podcast: Daycare Detectives

New Kids Podcast: Daycare Detectives

Over-the-Air Broadcast Signal is Currently Disrupted

Over-the-Air Broadcast Signal is Currently Disrupted

Public Media Accelerator (PMX) Program

Public Media Accelerator (PMX) Program

Washington Week with The Atlantic

Washington Week with The Atlantic

Watch your PBS Favorite Progams Online Anytime

Watch your PBS Favorite Progams Online Anytime

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Antiques Roadshow: “3021 Vintage First Finds, Hour 6”

Breaking the Deadlock: “AI: Who’s In Control?”

NOVA: “Evolution: Body Builders”

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