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| Uncover Mysteries in Hijos Del Desierto |  |
| | | In this new high-stakes Spanish-language drama, we follow the turbulent story of two young Chilean brothers who were separated as children amid violent political upheaval. Thirty years later, one is the new police commissioner (Gaspar) and the other is a charismatic criminal (Pedro). Unaware of their true identities, the brothers live as archenemies and encounter one another from opposite sides of the law. Tune in for all 10 episodes. Hijos Del Desierto (Sons of the Desert) airs on Thursday, January 4, at 9:30pm on KQED 9, or stream it with KQED Passport. | |
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| Starting the Year with Funny Woman |  |
| | | In the height of the swinging ’60s, Barbara Parker has just been crowned “Miss Blackpool” – but she’s certain there has to be more to life than being a beauty queen in a seaside town. With the bright lights of London calling, Barbara packs her bags and heads off to the city where she looks to take on the male-dominated world of comedy by storm. Funny Woman premieres on Sunday, January 7, at 10pm on KQED 9, or stream it on the PBS App or KQED Passport. | | |
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| Start the New Year with New Episodes of Check, Please! Bay Area |  |
| | | Want to know what Check, Please! Bay Area is cooking up? Host Leslie Sbrocco returns to dish up the details on new dining destinations getting rave reviews from local guests. From fresh, nourishing Native American cuisine in Oakland to comforting umami-filled Japanese-Italian fusion cuisine in Santa Clara, we’ve scoured the Bay for the best bites so you don’t have to. Catch new episodes on Thursdays beginning January 11, at 7:30pm on KQED 9. You can also watch the episodes on the KQED Food YouTube channel or on the PBS App. | | |
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| Listen to KQED Whenever and Wherever You Want |  |
| | If you don’t already listen to podcasts, you’re in for a treat! Whether you’re curious about the Bay Area's hidden stories (Bay Curious), interested in the future of learning (MindShift) or want to explore something else, KQED has got your podcast needs covered. Most people listen to podcasts on their phones or in their cars because they provide great on-the-go entertainment and are extremely convenient. There are apps already installed on every phone; just click “Podcasts” on iPhone or “Google Podcasts” on Android.
Here’s how to get started:- Open your podcast app of choice.
- Search for your favorite KQED podcast or radio show or simply type in KQED.
- Choose an episode that strikes your interest, and enjoy!
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| This Giving Season |  |
| | | This holiday season, we’re grateful for the care and support you offer to KQED. Through fact-based journalism, enlightening entertainment and robust educational resources, we’re committed to providing top-quality media freely and accessibly — in the Bay Area and beyond. Make your tax-deductible gift before Dec 31 to shine a light on local stories and voices. | | |
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| Give the Gift of Bay Curious |  |
| | | Trying to find the perfect gift for a lover of all things Bay Area? Check out the Bay Curious book, which has been sitting atop local best-sellers lists for 23 weeks strong. Based on the award-winning KQED podcast, the Bay Curious book brings a fresh eye to some of the podcast’s most popular pieces and expands to cover stories unique to the book. From the Black Panther Party's school program to the invention of the Mai Tai, Bay Curious gives your loved one the entertaining and informative, weird and wonderful true stories of the San Francisco Bay Area. | | |
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