On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Judy Woodruff and PBS NEWSHOUR reporters will focus on what has changed, and what hasn’t, since the outrage and protests of last summer.
Independent Lens: The Donut King
Independent Lens: The Donut King
An immigrant story with a (glazed) twist, The Donut King follows the journey of Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy, who arrived in California in the 1970s and built a multi-million dollar donut empire up and down the West Coast.
Monday, May 24, 10 p.m.
American Experience: Billy Graham
American Experience: Billy Graham
Explore the life of one of the best-known and most influential Christian leaders of the 20th century. An international celebrity by age 30, he built a media empire, preached to millions worldwide, and had the ear of tycoons, presidents and royalty.
Monday, May 17, 9 p.m.
Extra Life: “A Short History of Living Longer”
Extra Life: “A Short History of Living Longer”
Set in the context of today’s COVID-19 crisis, this series explores the lessons learned from previous global pandemics and how many have fundamentally changed how we think about illness and ultimately paving the way for modern medicine.
Tuesdays, May 11- June 1, 8 p.m.
Wellness Matters “Telemedicine”
Wellness Matters “Telemedicine”
Take a look at how telehealth is becoming the future of medical practices, how colleges are training new health professionals to work with telemedicine, and telehealth legislation in the statehouse.
Saturday, May 15, 8 p.m. & Monday, May 17, 2 p.m.
Now Entering: New Castle
Now Entering: New Castle
Ball State PBS is looking for stories about New Castle, Indiana for our ongoing series celebrating great small towns in our viewing area.
WIPB is now Ball State PBS
WIPB is now Ball State PBS
With a renewed commitment to providing locally-driven programming, Ball State University’s public television station WIPB-TV is now Ball State PBS.
At-Home Learning
At-Home Learning
With schools across Indiana closed in response to the COVID-19 virus, IPBS member television stations and the Indiana Department of Education have partnered to offer at-home learning experiences for students in grades K-12 that align with Indiana curriculum standards.
Your Early Education Partner
Your Early Education Partner
Whether you are a parent or caregiver looking for more ways to expand your at-home learning with little ones, or you are a teacher seeking additions for your classroom curriculum, Ball State PBS can connect you with the resources to do just that!
Bright by Text
Bright by Text
Are you a parent or caregiver to a child under 5? Get learning games and easy-to-understand tips texted to you for FREE!
Text “WIPB” to 27448 to sign up today!
Watch your PBS Favorite Progams Online Anytime
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.
Saturday, May 15, 1 a.m.
What causes infertility, and how can assisted reproductive technologies help? Follow the journeys of people navigating fertility challenges from structural inequalities and racism to falling sperm counts, egg freezing, and IVF.
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Friday, May 14, 1 a.m. & Sunday, May 16, 3 a.m.
This special edition of Great Performances celebrates and spotlights the performing arts despite the closures and challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saturday, May 15, 11 p.m.
Relish an hour of blue-eyed soul with worldwide superstar Sam Smith and emerging singer-songwriter Anderson East. UK native Smith sings mega-hits and tunes from his sophomore album The Thrill of It All. Alabama soul/R&B singer East romps through songs from his acclaimed LP Encore.
