Schedules

• KQED 9
• KQED Plus
• Life
• World
• V-me
• Kids

• 12:00 am
  Charlie Rose [#18074] (original broadcast date: 04/05/12)
  * Ibrahim Kalin, Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister of Turkey
  * Francis Fukuyama and Gideon Rose on "The Clash of Ideas: The Ideological Battles that Made the Modern World - And Will Shape the Future." duration 56:46   STEREO TVRE
• 1:00 am
  Nightly Business Report [#31199Z] President Obama signs The Jobs Act, but is this "business boosting" law getting rid of too much regulation? Washington Bureau Chief Darren Gersh takes a look. Hyundai's been getting a lot of attention at the New York Auto Show. CEO John Krafcik tells NBR Co-Anchor Susie Gharib how he's staying popular with consumers. How far are you willing to travel for work? More people are choosing to live in one city and work in another. New York Correspondent Erika Miller reports. The stock rally is built on the back of government help. That's what Marrill Lynch's Christopher Wolfe thinks. He'll have more in this week's "Market Monitor." Being an entrepreneur isn't always as good as it seems. Inc.com's Eric Schurenberg explains what he thinks America's economy needs. duration 26:46   STEREO TVRE
• 1:30 am
  Check, Please! Bay Area [#508H] El Metate, Creola Bistro & Benjarong Mexican food just like our guest's grandmother used to make can be found at El Metate Restaurant.
  And CreoLa Bistro is a quaint place with all things Cajun and Creole and flavors from Louisiana. < br />Finally, for colorful Thai food served up in a calm, spa-like atmosphere go to Benjarong Thai Cuisine. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 2:00 am
  Lost Treasures of the Ancient World [#101] Ancient Rome: The Glorious Empire This episode provides a unique record of the treasures left by the remarkable civilization that was ancient Rome. It includes virtual reconstructions of the Coliseum and the Pantheon, which provide insight into their actual operations and functions in ancient times. duration 48:22   STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 2:50 am
  Lost Treasures of the Ancient World [#201] The Romans In North Africa Within easy reach of Rome, the rich and fertile territories of Northern Africa inevitably became part of the Roman Empire. This program features major Roman dwellings in the region, including Carthage, the underground city of Bulla Regia and recently discovered Chimtou. duration 1:09:37   STEREO TVG
• 4:00 am
  Independent Lens [#1317H] Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey BEING ELMO: Every day, millions tune in to Sesame Street to see one of the world's most adored and recognizable characters -- a furry red monster named Elmo. Yet, with all of Elmo's fame, the man behind the icon is able to walk down the street without being recognized. Meet Kevin Clash. As a teenager growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, Kevin had very different aspirations from his classmates -- he wanted to be a puppeteer. More specifically, he wanted to be part of Jim Henson's team, the creative force responsible for delivering the magic of Sesame Street on a daily basis. With a supportive family behind him, Kevin made his dreams come true. Combining archival footage with material from the present day, filmmaker Constance Marks explores Kevin's story in vivid detail and chronicles the meteoric rise of Jim Henson in the process. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and including interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others, this insightful and personal documentary offers up a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Henson legacy. BIKE RACE:Two friends compete in a bicycle race to determine whether, Eddy Merckx or Lance Armstrong are the best cyclists and one of the friends finds love in the process. duration 1:26:46   STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 5:30 am
  ImageMakers [#802H] Amazing Animation ROCKFISH - USA
  There is something lurking deep below the rocks.. .something ancient... something hungry... something very, very big. An intergalactic exterminator uses an elaborate rig to drill a hole to catch the mother of all rockfish. Strap yourself in and get ready for the ride of your life in Tim Miller's thrilling animated short. The production company is in discussion to make Rockfish into a feature film.
  DESCENDANTS - USA/Germany
  Jealousy, pride and revenge conspire to set one flower against another in this exquisite tale depicting evolution in action. One is a beautiful white flower full of wonder; the other, a decaying red flower (voiced by Whoopi Goldberg) wise to the wickedness of the world. Stunning animation enchants this forest fable about the dream of reaching the unreachable and the fact that something good can come from something evil. Directed and written by Heiko van der Scherm.
  GARBAGE ANGELS - Canada
  Inanimate objects in a garbage dump take on the behavior of African animals in this ingenious animation by Pierre Trudeau. In this throw away world, the spirit of everything lives (recycles) on. duration 29:30   STEREO TVPG
MORNING
• 6:00 am
  Raggs [#145H] Friends Trilby's best friend, Polly Possum, is moving away, so the dogs explore ways to keep in touch with a friend. Together they make friendship presents. When B. Max introduces everybody to his imaginary friend, Professor Fluffy, the others decide to use their imagination and pretend they have friends like this, too. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY
• 6:30 am
  Wild Kratts [#132H] Flight of the Pollinators When a miniaturized Chris gets covered with pollen and ends up sticking to a bee, he's off into the remarkable world of the pollinators. Martin, Aviva, and the rest of the creature explorers must find Chris in an adventure that uncovers the amazing delivery system of plants and their animal partners. They learn that plants use animals to help them make their seeds through a process called pollination. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY
• 7:00 am
  Arthur [#1209] Home Sweet Home/Do You Believe In Magic * Home Sweet Home - Buster heads off to summer camp reluctantly, worried that he won't know anyone. But equipped with a few stories of summer camp battles and triumphs from his older and wiser friend Fritz (who runs the community garden), Buster realizes it's easy to make new friends after all.
  * Do You Believe in Magic? - Arthur feels jealous when Buster's magic tricks outshine his own. When Buster is hired as the magician for DW's birthday party, Arthur is tempted to show the kids that Buster's tricks aren't so magical after all. Or, will Arthur step in and help his friend after all? duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 7:30 am
  Caillou [#421] Try, Try Again Caillou, Grandpa and Dad go for a special hike in the woods. Caillou has to catch a falling leaf before it touches the ground. After a while he gets frustrated but Grandpa tells him to try and try again, that is the only way. And it pays off! Caillou gets frustrated while learning to tie his shoes, but by watching Rosie he learns you can succeed if you keep trying. Also today, Caillou goes to the swimming pool where Daddy teaches Caillou how to swim. After a few lessons, Caillou gets better and better and soon he can swim on his own. Then, Caillou discovers baseball for the first time. He wants to play and patiently Dad works at teaching him. Caillou is all ready to throw in the towel as each toss passes him by, but when he sees Sarah and Billy really doing it he gets an opportunity to practice what he's learned. A few more lessons and Caillou is on his way to becoming a neighbourhood baseball player. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY
• 8:00 am
  Curious George [#502] Downhill Racer/Book Monkey * Downhill Racer - When George hears about the annual soapbox derby, he enlists Allie to help him make the coolest car a monkey could drive. But even with the help of Bill's instruction manual, building a car takes a lot of work and car parts sure are hard to find. Will their car made out of wagon wheels, a kayak, and brakes from a buggy race past the finish line or are they on a crash course?
  * Book Monkey - George loves books and helping others, so volunteering to help the librarian is a no-brainer! But when she is called away, George may have volunteered for a bigger job than he expected. He does his best to reshelf books, but when people can't find what they're looking for, he starts over from scratch. After he sorts by the color, then size, then subject, how will the exhausted little monkey react when the librarian tells him that books are also sorted alphabetically? duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 8:30 am
  Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! [#124] Secret Super Digger/Pucker Up and Blow * Secret Super Digger - Sally is trying to grow a flower for her mom, but it just won't grow. Time to see Finola! At Finola's Farm, she introduces Cat, Sally and Nick to her secret super digger - Diggery the earthworm. Diggery shows them how plant roots need water air and compost, which Diggery helps to make. Sally's flower is sure to grow once she gets some of her own secret super diggers to help!
  * Pucker Up and Blow - Nick and Sally are trying to whistle but they just can't seem to get it right! The Cat takes them to visit his friend, Rocky the Winter Wren, who is an expert whistler. Rocky, and his son Ricky, offer this advice: if you want to whistle, start with one note and practice. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 9:00 am
  Super Why! [#110] The Elves and the Shoemaker Whyatt has a secret admirer! The Super Readers visit the Elves and the Shoemaker and discover that the Shoemaker is just as curious about his own secret friends! The Super Readers help the Shoemaker write a note of his own, and Whyatt uncovers his mysterious admirer. Educational Objectives: To learn about making friends, explore the alphabet and rhyme with UN words. Kids will find that the power to read can change the story. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 9:30 am
  Dinosaur Train [#121] Dinosaur Camouflage/Family Scavenger Hunt * Dinosaur Camouflage - Buddy and Tiny meet a shy dinosaur, Leslie Lesothosaurus, who is very good at hiding. The kids end up persuading Leslie to stop hiding, and come out to play with them.
  * Scavenger Hunt - The Pteranodon family travels to the Big Pond for a Scavenger Hunt. Using clues and rhymes, the kids solve word puzzles and finally glimpse a bug-eating plant they thought was mere make-believe. duration 28:46   SRND51 TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 10:00 am
  Clifford The Big Red Dog [#123] T-Bone, Dog About Town/Clifford's Big Heart * T-Bone, Dog About Town - A cute little poodle named Mimi comes to Birdwell Island on vacation, and T-Bone gets a crush. He starts trying to be the kind of dog he thinks she will like, but learns that it's always best to just be yourself.
  * Clifford's Big Heart - Clifford works hard to try to make Emily the perfect Valentine to show her how much he loves her. In the end, he learns that it's his presence, not presents, that means the most to Emily Elizabeth. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 10:30 am
  Clifford's Puppy Days [#119] Fall Feast/Norville's New Game * Fall Feast - It's the Fall Feast holiday and the Howards are planning to visit Emily Elizabeth's grandparents. But a huge snow storm leaves them snowed in at the train station, along with many of their friends and neighbors. At first, everyone's spirits are very low but Clifford helps Emily Elizabeth realize that the group can celebrate the Fall Feast together and rejoice in its spirit of sharing.
  * Norville's New Game - The animals are in the courtyard making up games. When it's Norville's turn to invent a game he consistently reinvents the rules so that each time emerges as the winner. Each time this happens, he further alienates his friends until they eventually refuse to play with him anymore. In the end, Norville realizes the importance of playing fair. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 11:00 am
  Sesame Street [#4285H] Mary, Mary Quite Contrary Mary Mary Quite Contrary walks along Sesame Street and dumps a pile of dirt outside Oscar's trashcan. Gordon explains that she can not leave the dirt, she is making a mess! Mary Mary insists that she is going to grow a garden with silver bells and cockle shells. Gordon tries to tell her that silver bells and cockleshells aren't alive. Gardens need to have things growing in them, like vegetables, fruits or flowers. Mary Mary decides she will grow flowers in her garden by using dirt, sun, and water. Later, Alan and Gina walk by Oscar's trashcan and comment on the beautiful garden. But Oscar doesn't like it! He wants Mary Mary to move her garden. As Mary Mary plants more flowers, Oscar decides to have his elephant, Fluffy squirt water at her. Maybe that will get her to move? But as Mary Mary explains, the water helps her flowers to grow. Oscar doesn't know what to do! He sends over Hairy Hairy, from the grouch nursery rhyme, with stinky weeds and moldy seeds and three pigs, but even that doesn't get rid of Mary Mary and her garden. Suddenly, Oscar changes his mind. He likes the horrible smell from the stinky weeds and loud noises from the pigs. It's a grouch paradise! Mary Mary finds this out and decides to move the garden. She likes to be contrary and do the opposite of whatever anyone wants her to do. Mary Mary moves her garden while Gordon happily cleans up the remaining dirt! duration 58:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
AFTERNOON
• 12:00 pm
  Charlie Rose [#18074] (original broadcast date: 04/05/12)
  * Ibrahim Kalin, Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister of Turkey
  * Francis Fukuyama and Gideon Rose on "The Clash of Ideas: The Ideological Battles that Made the Modern World - And Will Shape the Future." duration 56:46   STEREO TVRE
• 1:00 pm
  Check, Please! Bay Area [#302H] New Kapadokia, Aperto and Masa's Fragrant Turkish aromas and flavors are served up at our first eatery. Then we visit a little neighborhood spot featuring local ingredients presented on an Italian menu. Finally, chic dining in elegant surroundings and perfect service make our last visit memorable. duration 27:24   STEREO TVG
• 1:30 pm
  QUEST [#402] Catching Up on Sleep Science / Landslide Detectives QUEST investigates how sleep affects our minds and bodies, and meet the geologists studying the devastating potential for landslides in the Bay Area. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 2:00 pm
  Tavis Smiley [#2574Z] Tavis talks with Iraq War veteran and peace activist Paul K. Chappell about his latest text, Peaceful Revolution: How We Can Create the Future Needed for Humanity's Survival. duration 26:46   STEREO TVRE
• 2:30 pm
  BBC World News America [#16097] duration 28:03   STEREO TVRE
• 3:00 pm
  PBS NewsHour [#10301H] Jobs Report: Less Jobs, Lower Unemployment * Discouraged Workers * The "Bounty" Scandal * Ponnuru & Shields * Blues Legend Buddy Guy duration 56:46   STEREO TVRE
• 3:59 pm
  BBC World News America [#18097] duration 28:03   STEREO TVRE
• 4:28 pm
  Curious George [#502] Downhill Racer/Book Monkey * Downhill Racer - When George hears about the annual soapbox derby, he enlists Allie to help him make the coolest car a monkey could drive. But even with the help of Bill's instruction manual, building a car takes a lot of work and car parts sure are hard to find. Will their car made out of wagon wheels, a kayak, and brakes from a buggy race past the finish line or are they on a crash course?
  * Book Monkey - George loves books and helping others, so volunteering to help the librarian is a no-brainer! But when she is called away, George may have volunteered for a bigger job than he expected. He does his best to reshelf books, but when people can't find what they're looking for, he starts over from scratch. After he sorts by the color, then size, then subject, how will the exhausted little monkey react when the librarian tells him that books are also sorted alphabetically? duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 4:58 pm
  Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! [#124] Secret Super Digger/Pucker Up and Blow * Secret Super Digger - Sally is trying to grow a flower for her mom, but it just won't grow. Time to see Finola! At Finola's Farm, she introduces Cat, Sally and Nick to her secret super digger - Diggery the earthworm. Diggery shows them how plant roots need water air and compost, which Diggery helps to make. Sally's flower is sure to grow once she gets some of her own secret super diggers to help!
  * Pucker Up and Blow - Nick and Sally are trying to whistle but they just can't seem to get it right! The Cat takes them to visit his friend, Rocky the Winter Wren, who is an expert whistler. Rocky, and his son Ricky, offer this advice: if you want to whistle, start with one note and practice. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 5:28 pm
  Wild Kratts [#126H] Caracal-Minton The Wild Kratts crew is playing badminton on the African savannah when a high jumping wildcat called a caracal steals the birdie. And this is no ordinary birdie - it is Aviva's precious family heirloom. As they rush to get back the treasure from an elusive, leaping Caracal cat, they learn how the caracal's musculature is specifically designed stalking and leaping- a perfect example of the concept of "form for function." Inspired by this Aviva perfects the caracal power for the Creature Power Suit and leaps off to retrieve Aviva's special birdie and rescue some caracal kittens who get into trouble along the way. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY
EVENING
• 6:00 pm
  PBS NewsHour [#10301H] Jobs Report: Less Jobs, Lower Unemployment * Discouraged Workers * The "Bounty" Scandal * Ponnuru & Shields * Blues Legend Buddy Guy duration 56:46   STEREO TVRE
• 7:00 pm
  Nightly Business Report [#31200Z] Jobs were added in March, but the numbers are still a big disappointment. BNP Paribas' Julia Coronado shares her analysis with NBR Co-Anchor Susie Gharib. From New York to Las Vegas and Miami, a recap of our special coverage of the spring housing market. A Harvard economist talks to NBR Co-Anchor Tom Hudson about the housing outlook. A perspective on real estate from someone who approves and denies mortgages. North Jersey Community Bank President Frank Sorrentino talks to NBR Co-Anchor Susie Gharib. Have you ever had a great idea inspired by a trip to the store? Author and Educator Lou Heckler on finding useful tools in unexpected places. duration 26:46   STEREO TVRE
• 7:30 pm
  THIS WEEK in Northern California [#2325H] April 6, 2012 * In the wake of the devastating shooting at Oikos University in Oakland, hundreds of community members attend an international prayer vigil. Meanwhile, Mayor Jean Quan calls for a renewed effort to curb gun violence and improve access to mental health services.
  * Yahoo hands out pink slips to 2000 employees, implementing the most significant layoff in the company's history. New CEO Scott Thompson is expected to make further cuts this year as part of a monumental corporate restructuring.
  * Oil giant Chevron is dealt an unexpected blow as the Contra Costa County Assessment Appeals Board slaps an additional estimated $26.7 million in taxes on its Richmond refinery, claiming the property was previously undervalued by the county.
  * As baseball season kicks off, the San Francisco Giants sign a record $127.5 million deal with All-Star pitcher Matt Cain and unveil plans for "Mission Rock," a new waterfront development next to AT&T Park.
  Guests: Mina Kim, KQED News; Lisa Vorderbrueggen, Contra Costa Times; Kara Swisher, All Things D; and Rachel Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle. duration 26:46   STEREO TVRE
• 8:00 pm
  Washington Week [#5141H] * Mitt Romney's victories in Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington, DC. this week pushed him past the halfway mark toward the 1144 delegates needed to clinch the GOP nomination. But the internal battle for the party's nomination continues with Rick Santorum vowing to stay in the race.
  * Meanwhile the real battleground shifted on the national stage this week when President Obama called out Mitt Romney by name and accused him of "thinly veiled social Darwinism" for supporting Republican budget proposals. Mitt Romney countered with sharp criticism of President Obama over his economic record and accused him of shifting his positions to win a second term. John Dickerson of Slate Magazine and CBS News will explain how Mitt Romney is trying to unite his party as the general election campaign gets underway.
  * For women voters - and the candidates - social issues could be as much of a factor as the economy in the upcoming presidential race. A new USA TODAY/Gallup Poll found President Obama holding an overwhelming lead with women over Mitt Romney. Did the recent political battle over health care and government-sponsored contraception alienate women and widen the gender gap? Karen Tumulty of The Washington Post returns from the campaign trail with analysis.
  * Earlier in the week President Obama's controversial remarks about the Supreme Court's review of his signature healthcare reform law sparked outrage among conservatives who accused Mr. Obama of trying to "bully" the justices. Jackie Calmes of The New York Times will explain why the high court's final decision on the health care law could become a major issue for both parties in the presidential campaign and how the Justice Department is being forced to back up President Obama's comments.
  * First-time applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest numbers since April 2008 fueling optimism ahead of Friday's release of March's official unemployment numbers. Has the economy found solid footing on the road to recovery? We'll get answers and analysis from David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal. duration 26:46   STEREO TVRE
• 8:30 pm
  Check, Please! Bay Area [#407H] The Old Clam House, Gialina, Mustards Grill A turn of the century building has housed The Old Clam House for over 100 years and its still serving some of the same fare. In contrast, Gialina has only been around for three years and delivers a contemporary menu. American food traditions continue at Mustards Grill, which celebrated its 25th birthday in 2008. duration 26:03   STEREO TVG
• 9:00 pm
  America's Ballroom Challenge [#401] Every year thousands of dancers come to Columbus, Ohio, to compete in the world's biggest ballroom dancing competition. They represent many age groups and dance styles. They come for only one reason -- to see if they have what it takes to be the very best. For those who win their divisions -- the grand finale will be their last test. When they face off against the other division champions in a winner-take-all battle for the ultimate title of "America's Best Ballroom Couple." The program is hosted by Jean Louisa Kelly. duration 1:56:46   STEREO TVG
• 11:00 pm
  Need To Know [#230H] Help Wanted In this month's "Help Wanted" edition, NTK travels to Philadelphia to examine the city's ambitious plan to reach out to and re-engage high school dropouts. The story is part of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's "American Graduate" initiative.
  * Princeton economics professor Cecilia Rouse explores how the nation's high dropout rate undermines the nation's competitive position in the world.
  * Jon Meacham contributes an essay on "American Voices."
  Maria Hinojosa anchors. duration 26:46   STEREO TVRE
• 11:30 pm
  Spark! [#411] The Puppet Show Puppet shows aren't just for kids, as proven by the artists in this episode.
  * Pop artist and painter Sandow Birk has adapted Dante's Divine Comedy into a modern epic and filmed it in the tradition of "Toy Theatre," a European style of puppetry from the 1700s.
  * Basil Twist is collaborating with Joe Goode and Paula Vogel to stage "The Long Christmas Ride Home" using traditional Japanese Bunraku puppets of his own creation.
  * Lunatique Fantastique's Liebe Wetzel stages her latest work using found object puppets to address issues women face when confronting breast cancer.
  * Also, get an insider's look at the Indonesian puppets from the Herbert Collection at the Asian Art Museum with puppet master Kathy Foley. duration 28:47   STEREO TVG