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HighlightsMay 22, 2013

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    Nature

    Tonight at 8:00pm on KQED 9

    "Elsa's Legacy: The Born Free Story" looks at the current state of lions and the legacy of "Born Free," 50 years after its publication.

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    Forum

    Bryant Austin Close Up With Whales

    Today at 10:00am on KQED 88.5 FM

    Bryant Austin joins us to talk about his book, "Beautiful Whale," and his secret to getting within three feet of the mammals without them swimming away.

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    The Computer History Museum

    Technology Chroniclers

    Tonight at 8:00pm on KQED 88.5 FM

    Tech writers David Kirkpatrick, Steven Levy and John Markoff take the stage with moderator John Hollar to tell their personal versions of history gleaned from three decades covering one of the most riveting journalism beats on the planet.

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    Apply to be on Genealogy Roadshow!

    Here's your chance to be a part of history. Do you have a family mystery you would like solved? Is there a missing piece or person in your family tree you've always wondered about? Apply to be on the San Francisco episode of this new television series now.

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    We Need You!

    Volunteer during our next on-air fundraising drive beginning May 8. It's a great way to support KQED Radio with your time.

    Apply Now

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    For Educators

    Do Now: Everybody Dance Now!

    What's your best dance move? If you don't have a signature dance move that you consider your own, then make one up! Capture your move in a short video and share the link with us.

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News Fix

Will Locals Keep Paying for State Parks They Saved?

Two years ago, California's parks department announced a list of 70 parks it planned to close. Park lovers rallied, giving time and money to pick up parks the state was willing to drop off. There's no longer a closure list, but the financial crisis isn't over. Now, those park lovers are wondering how long they'll have to carry the extra load.

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Local Events Calendar

Countdown Celebration at SFMOMA

Countdown Celebration at SFMOMA

Thu, May 30, 2013: Meet Bay Area makers and artists featured in The Making Of... a community collaboration by The Kitchen Sisters and KQED, on Thursday and Friday, May ...

Free Film Screening: Extreme by Design

Free Film Screening: Extreme by Design

Sat, June 1, 2013: Please join KQED at CityCamp Palo Alto for a sneak peak preview of the PBS film, Extreme by Design, which airs nationally on PBS in ...

Countdown Celebration at SFMOMA

Countdown Celebration at SFMOMA

Sun, June 2, 2013: At 9am, KQED Public Radio's popular arts roundup The Do List with Cy Musiker and the San Francisco Chronicle's David Wiegand will be part of ...

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