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| America’s First Reality TV Show |  |
| | | Discover how the PBS documentary series An American Family became a media sensation 50 years ago and birthed a new television genre. An American Family at 50 revisits the original series, which chronicled seven months in the lives of Pat and Bill Loud and their five children: Lance, Delilah, Grant, Kevin and Michele Loud of Santa Barbara, California. Viewers watched significant life moments unfold, including Pat Loud asking for a separation from her husband, and gained a glimpse into the New York lifestyle of their gay son. This two-hour anniversary special explores the series’ enduring significance. Catch the show on Tuesday, March 5, at 7pm on KQED 9. Or stream it online with the PBS App or on KQED Passport. | | |
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| Don’t Miss Nolly on MASTERPIECE |  |
| | | Helena Bonham Carter stars in Nolly on MASTERPIECE, a revealing story of Noele “Nolly” Gordon. One of the most famous faces on British TV in the 1960s and 70s, Nolly was unceremoniously fired from her hit show at the height of her career — an event that made front-page news. Watch the first episode on Sunday, March 17, at 9pm on KQED 9. Or stream it with the PBS App or KQED Passport. | | |
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| Will AI Destroy Us? |  |
| | | With the rise of ChatGPT, the world has been transfixed by the power and potential of the latest generation of artificial intelligence. With its ability to answer complex questions, write essays, generate realistic-looking images — even pass a lawyer’s bar exam — the possibilities are stunning. In this new episode of NOVA, correspondent Miles O’Brien meets with scientists who are using the latest algorithms to accelerate our learning and explore how humanity can avoid the worst potential impacts of powerful technologies. Catch the episode on Wednesday, March 27, at 9pm on KQED 9. You can also stream the episode with the PBS App or KQED Passport. | | |
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| KQED’s 2024 Voter Guide |  |
| | | Get informed in minutes with our Voter Guide for California’s March 5 primary election. Unpack ballot measures and compare candidates in the most important races in the Bay Area. | | |
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| Women’s History Month |  |
| | | KQED is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month with a curation of documentaries, series and shows. The television programming lineup includes Mae West: American Masters; Her Name Was Grace Kelly; American Experience: The Cancer Detectives; and much more. | | |
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What We’re Listening to | | | The Future of Wine At Center of Napa County Supervisors Election
Three of five seats on the Napa County Board of Supervisors are up for grabs this year. The results could have major implications in a county known worldwide for its wine industry. The winning candidates will have to tackle controversial issues such as how and where agriculture can expand in the county, how to support the workforce, and how to protect the environment amid demand for housing and commercial development. This episode will talk about the election and Napa’s future. |  | |
| | How AI Could Threaten Our Elections
As we head into the 2024 election, voters will have to navigate a slew of disinformation created by AI, like deep fakes and robocalls. In this episode, Scott Shafer speaks to Jonathan Mehta Stein, executive director of California Common Cause, to discuss the threats AI could pose to our election process and efforts to regulate it in California. |  | |
| | From Ghirardelli to Socola: Unwrapping SF's Chocolate History
There are several foods that have become synonymous with the San Francisco Bay Area: sourdough bread, Mission-style burritos, dim sum from Chinatown, banh mi in San José. And then, there’s chocolate. Why is the Bay Area so rich with chocolate makers? |  |
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