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Discover the Secret History Behind the Monopoly Board Game

Muhammad Ali playing Monopoly with two children

One of the most popular board games in the world, Monopoly has a fascinating and storied origin. In Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History from American Experience, discover how a progressive feminist, an unemployed Depression-era engineer, a major game company and others contributed to the enduring game’s history. Catch the show on Monday, February 20, at 9pm on KQED 9. You can also stream it at the time of broadcast on KQED Passport.

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Celebrating Black History Month at KQED

KQED has curated documentaries, series and shows in honor of Black History Month this February. The television programming lineup includes We Were Hyphy; Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story; Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton & Springfield; and much more.

Heritage Month Programming

A Daunting Dig to Build the London Super Tunnel

Two builders looking at construction site

Underneath the streets of London, thousands of engineers, technicians and workers race to build Europe’s biggest construction project – London’s new Crossrail metro line. NOVA: London Super Tunnel explores the daunting task of building the tunnel right under passengers' noses. The first episode of NOVA’s 50th season premieres on Wednesday, February 1, at 9pm on KQED 9. You can also stream it on the PBS Video App.

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Two Amazing Singers and the Magic of Spirituals

Two women singing with a choir behind them

This behind-the-scenes story tells of Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle’s famed concert at Carnegie Hall in March 1990, when many people wondered if they’d compete or join forces on stage. Great Performances: The Magic of Spirituals features clips from the concert and interviews about the historic performance with concert producer and current Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb and others. Catch the episode on Friday, February 24, at 9pm on KQED 9 or stream it on the PBS Video App.

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What We’re Listening to


Best of Musicians to Know: Nappy Nina Rightnowish revisits its archives with Rightnowish: Musicians to Know. Host Pendarvis Harshaw chats with Nappy Nina, a lyricist and East Oakland native, about how the Bay Area has influenced her musical career.

A ‘Rare’ Archive of Angela Davis’ Life on Display at OMCA Ariana Proehl, Culture Reporter for KQED, showcases rare archives and memorabilia from the life of Angela Davis on display at the Oakland Museum of California. The exhibit includes photos, speeches and posters collected over the span of several years. Listen in on the highlights of Davis’ legacy and her fight for abolition and Black lives.

Uncovering the Real Story Behind the 'East Bay Mystery Walls' For more than a century, Bay Area residents have puzzled over the existence of stone walls scattered on ridges from near San Jose north through the Berkeley Hills. It’s been suggested these walls could have been meant for defense or as navigational aids for extraterrestrials. Who built these things, how long ago, and why?

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