Upcoming Public Affairs Programs on KET1 and KET2

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Friday, May 9
2:00 PM On KET1
News Quiz
#2330
5:30 PM On KET2
Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska
#404 Down on the Farm
Ogden Publications; Bryan Welch's farm in Lawrence, KS; Grit editor Hank Will; and farmers' markets in Greensboro, NC and Lancaster, PA.
6:30 PM On KET1
Nightly Business Report
#28040
7:00 PM On KET1
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
#9125
7:00 PM On KET2
BBC World News
#18130
8:00 PM On KET1
Comment on Kentucky
#3428
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. A 2008 KET production.
8:30 PM On KET1
The McLaughlin Group
#2619
9:00 PM On KET1
Washington Week
#4745
9:30 PM On KET1
Now on PBS
#419
10:00 PM On KET1
Bill Moyers Journal
#1205
Profiles the fight the California Nurses Association (CNA) has been waging over universal healthcare. Also, independent journalist Melody Petersen talks about the dangers of a market-driven pharmaceutical industry and Bill interviews British law professor Philippe Sands, author of Torture Team, a new book on the approval of coercive interrogation by high-level American officials.
11:00 PM On KET1
BBC World News
#23130
11:00 PM On KET2
Charlie Rose
#14095
Saturday, May 10
Midnight On KET2
Tavis Smiley
#1395 Henry Winkler/Richard Zoglin
Actor and author Henry Winkler; Time magazine correspondent Richard Zoglin.
12:30 AM On KET2
Tavis Smiley
#1394 Majora Carter/Helen Hunt
Environmental activist Majora Carter; actress and director Helen Hunt.
1:00 AM On KET1
Charlie Rose
#14095
1:00 AM On KET2
Washington Week
#4745
1:30 AM On KET2
Now on PBS
#419
2:00 AM On KET2
Bill Moyers Journal
#1205
Profiles the fight the California Nurses Association (CNA) has been waging over universal healthcare. Also, independent journalist Melody Petersen talks about the dangers of a market-driven pharmaceutical industry and Bill interviews British law professor Philippe Sands, author of Torture Team, a new book on the approval of coercive interrogation by high-level American officials.
3:00 PM On KET1
Connections with Renee Shaw
#317 2008 Elections
Renee speaks with Saundra Ardrey, professor and chair of the Political Science Department at Western Kentucky University, and Bowling Green attorney Osi Onyekwuluje at WKU's School of Journalism. They discuss the 2008 local and national elections, African-American candidates for office, the youth vote, and how student activism may affect the outcomes. A 2008 KET production.
Sunday, May 11
4:00 AM On KET2
Washington Week
#4745
4:30 AM On KET2
Now on PBS
#419
5:00 AM On KET2
Bill Moyers Journal
#1205
Profiles the fight the California Nurses Association (CNA) has been waging over universal healthcare. Also, independent journalist Melody Petersen talks about the dangers of a market-driven pharmaceutical industry and Bill interviews British law professor Philippe Sands, author of Torture Team, a new book on the approval of coercive interrogation by high-level American officials.
6:00 AM On KET2
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
#1136
10:00 AM On KET2
To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe
#1709
10:30 AM On KET2
The McLaughlin Group
#2619
11:00 AM On KET2
Washington Week
#4745
11:30 AM On KET2
Connections with Renee Shaw
#316 Lucille Jackson
Lucille Jackson, owner of Hunter's Hatters in Lexington, discusses her transition from teacher to business owner, why she chose to work with hats, and how the right hat always suits the wearer's personality. She also talks about her busiest time of the year—the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby. A 2008 KET production.
Noon On KET1
European Journal
#2615
12:30 PM On KET1
Comment on Kentucky
#3428
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. A 2008 KET production.
1:00 PM On KET1
Foreign Exchange with Fareed Zakaria
#419
1:30 PM On KET1
Tony Brown's Journal
#3017 Blacks Divided
Dr. Carol Swain, a professor of political science and law at Vanderbilt University and author of Debating Immigration, explores the nuances of contemporary immigration and citizenship issues.
2:00 PM On KET1
One to One
#316 Tim Nugent
Bill speaks with Dr. Tim Nugent, the first commissioner and a technical advisor of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). Nugent, a doctoral student in 1949 at the University of Illinois, organized the first National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. As the sport grew, Nugent convened a general meeting and organized a group of officers that eventually led to the establishment of the NWBA. A 2008 KET production.
10:00 PM On KET2
America at a Crossroads
#112 Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age
Explores the emergence of Muslim- and Arab-American comedians in the wake of 9/11.
11:00 PM On KET1
This Is America with Dennis Wholey
#1132
Monday, May 12
Midnight On KET1
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
#1136
12:30 AM On KET1
One to One
#316 Tim Nugent
Bill speaks with Dr. Tim Nugent, the first commissioner and a technical advisor of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). Nugent, a doctoral student in 1949 at the University of Illinois, organized the first National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. As the sport grew, Nugent convened a general meeting and organized a group of officers that eventually led to the establishment of the NWBA. A 2008 KET production.
1:00 AM On KET1
European Journal
#2615
1:30 AM On KET1
Scully (The World Show)
#1102
2:00 AM On KET1
Innerviews with Ernie Manouse
#502 Martina McBride
Martina McBride has one of the best and most powerful voices in popular music, and she has used her music to focus attention on domestic violence, physical abuse, and women's issues. Her hits have included "Independence Day," "My Baby Loves Me," "Valentine," "Wild Angels," "Broken Wing," and "This One's for the Girls."
2:00 AM On KET2
America at a Crossroads
#112 Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age
Explores the emergence of Muslim- and Arab-American comedians in the wake of 9/11.
5:00 AM On KET1
Gardenstory: Inspiring Spaces, Healing Places
#102 The Garden as Environmental Stewardship
At the Upper Shavers Fork Nature Conservancy Preserve within West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, biologists are working to restore degraded ecosystems while preserving endangered plant and animal species. Conversations with researchers and staff members also explore the social and industrial history of the area from the 18th through the 20th centuries.
5:00 AM On KET2
America at a Crossroads
#112 Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age
Explores the emergence of Muslim- and Arab-American comedians in the wake of 9/11.
5:30 AM On KET1
To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe
#1709
6:00 AM On KET2
BBC World News
#6095
6:30 PM On KET1
Nightly Business Report
#28041
7:00 PM On KET1
Primary 2008: U.S. Senate Democrats
#2205
Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate answer journalists' questions. A KET production moderated by Bill Goodman.
7:00 PM On KET2
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
#9126
8:30 PM On KET1
Primary 2008: U.S. Senate Republicans
#2206
Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate answer journalists' questions. A KET production moderated by Bill Goodman.
11:00 PM On KET1
BBC World News
#23133
11:30 PM On KET2
Charlie Rose
#14096
Tuesday, May 13
12:30 AM On KET1
Great Decisions
#2007 Out of Balance: U.S.-China Trade
When Chinese President Hu Jintao came to the U.S., his agenda placed visits to Microsoft and Boeing ahead of a trip to the White House. Where do trade relations between the U.S. and China stand today?
12:30 AM On KET2
Tavis Smiley
#1395 Henry Winkler/Richard Zoglin
Actor and author Henry Winkler; Time magazine correspondent Richard Zoglin.
1:00 AM On KET1
Charlie Rose
#14096
4:00 AM On KET2
America at a Crossroads
#112 Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age
Explores the emergence of Muslim- and Arab-American comedians in the wake of 9/11.
6:00 AM On KET2
BBC World News
#6096
6:30 PM On KET1
Nightly Business Report
#28042
7:00 PM On KET1
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
#9127
7:00 PM On KET2
BBC World News
#18134
7:30 PM On KET2
One to One
#316 Tim Nugent
Bill speaks with Dr. Tim Nugent, the first commissioner and a technical advisor of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). Nugent, a doctoral student in 1949 at the University of Illinois, organized the first National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. As the sport grew, Nugent convened a general meeting and organized a group of officers that eventually led to the establishment of the NWBA. A 2008 KET production.
9:00 PM On KET1
Frontline
#2612 Storm Over Everest
World-renowned climber and filmmaker David Breashears travels to Mount Everest to tell the story of a 1996 storm that resulted in the worst climbing tragedy in Everest's history. It is the story of 11 climbers, with eyewitness accounts of their astonishing survival in the world's most unforgiving environment.
11:00 PM On KET1
BBC World News
#23134
11:00 PM On KET2
Charlie Rose
#14097
Wednesday, May 14
Midnight On KET2
Tavis Smiley
#1397
12:30 AM On KET2
Tavis Smiley
#1396
1:00 AM On KET1
Charlie Rose
#14097
1:00 AM On KET2
Frontline
#2612 Storm Over Everest
World-renowned climber and filmmaker David Breashears travels to Mount Everest to tell the story of a 1996 storm that resulted in the worst climbing tragedy in Everest's history. It is the story of 11 climbers, with eyewitness accounts of their astonishing survival in the world's most unforgiving environment.
2:00 AM On KET1
Primary 2008: U.S. Senate Democrats
#2205
Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate answer journalists' questions. A KET production moderated by Bill Goodman.
3:30 AM On KET1
Primary 2008: U.S. Senate Republicans
#2206
Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate answer journalists' questions. A KET production moderated by Bill Goodman.
5:00 AM On KET1
Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska
#405 Ed Begley Jr. on Fire
The celebrated actor opens his L.A. home with wife Rachelle and his 8-year-old daughter Hayden; footage from Sleeping Lady conference; a look at local food; and Henry Levering on the benefits of packing your lunch, using the "zero-waste" laptop lunch program.
6:00 AM On KET2
BBC World News
#6097
6:30 PM On KET1
Nightly Business Report
#28043
7:00 PM On KET1
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
#9128
7:00 PM On KET2
BBC World News
#18135
11:00 PM On KET1
BBC World News
#23135
11:00 PM On KET2
Charlie Rose
#14098
Thursday, May 15
Midnight On KET2
Tavis Smiley
#1398
12:30 AM On KET2
Tavis Smiley
#1397
1:00 AM On KET1
Charlie Rose
#14098
3:00 AM On KET2
Frontline
#2612 Storm Over Everest
World-renowned climber and filmmaker David Breashears travels to Mount Everest to tell the story of a 1996 storm that resulted in the worst climbing tragedy in Everest's history. It is the story of 11 climbers, with eyewitness accounts of their astonishing survival in the world's most unforgiving environment.
6:00 AM On KET2
BBC World News
#6098
6:30 AM On KET2
Reading Rainbow
#1004 And Still the Turtle Watched
Sheila MacGill-Callahan's retelling of a Native American tale explores humans' responsibility to nature and the environment, inspiring LeVar to seek out various children and adults who are working together to preserve and protect the Earth.
2:00 PM On KET1
Reading Rainbow
#1004 And Still the Turtle Watched
Sheila MacGill-Callahan's retelling of a Native American tale explores humans' responsibility to nature and the environment, inspiring LeVar to seek out various children and adults who are working together to preserve and protect the Earth.
5:00 PM On KET2
Biz Kid$
#119 A Closer Look at Financial Careers
6:30 PM On KET1
Nightly Business Report
#28044
7:00 PM On KET1
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
#9129
7:00 PM On KET2
BBC World News
#18136
11:00 PM On KET1
BBC World News
#23136
11:00 PM On KET2
Charlie Rose
#14099
Friday, May 16
Midnight On KET2
Tavis Smiley
#1399
12:30 AM On KET2
Tavis Smiley
#1398
1:00 AM On KET1
Charlie Rose
#14099
2:00 AM On KET1
America at a Crossroads
#112 Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age
Explores the emergence of Muslim- and Arab-American comedians in the wake of 9/11.
5:00 AM On KET1
News Quiz
#2331
6:00 AM On KET2
BBC World News
#6099
2:00 PM On KET1
News Quiz
#2331
5:30 PM On KET2
Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska
#405 Ed Begley Jr. on Fire
The celebrated actor opens his L.A. home with wife Rachelle and his 8-year-old daughter Hayden; footage from Sleeping Lady conference; a look at local food; and Henry Levering on the benefits of packing your lunch, using the "zero-waste" laptop lunch program.
6:30 PM On KET1
Nightly Business Report
#28045
7:00 PM On KET1
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
#9130
7:00 PM On KET2
BBC World News
#18137
8:00 PM On KET1
Comment on Kentucky
#3429
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. A 2008 KET production.
8:30 PM On KET1
The McLaughlin Group
#2620
9:00 PM On KET1
Washington Week
#4746
9:30 PM On KET1
Now on PBS
#420
10:00 PM On KET1
Bill Moyers Journal
#1206
11:00 PM On KET1
BBC World News
#23137
11:00 PM On KET2
Charlie Rose
#14100
Saturday, May 17
Midnight On KET2
Tavis Smiley
#1400
12:30 AM On KET2
Tavis Smiley
#1399
1:00 AM On KET1
Charlie Rose
#14100
1:00 AM On KET2
Washington Week
#4746
1:30 AM On KET2
Now on PBS
#420
2:00 AM On KET2
Bill Moyers Journal
#1206
5:00 AM On KET2
Washington Week
#4746
Sunday, May 18
2:00 AM On KET2
Frontline
#2612 Storm Over Everest
World-renowned climber and filmmaker David Breashears travels to Mount Everest to tell the story of a 1996 storm that resulted in the worst climbing tragedy in Everest's history. It is the story of 11 climbers, with eyewitness accounts of their astonishing survival in the world's most unforgiving environment.
4:00 AM On KET2
Washington Week
#4746
4:30 AM On KET2
Now on PBS
#420
5:00 AM On KET2
Bill Moyers Journal
#1206
6:00 AM On KET2
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
#1137
10:00 AM On KET2
To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe
#1710
10:30 AM On KET2
The McLaughlin Group
#2620
11:00 AM On KET2
Washington Week
#4746
11:30 AM On KET2
Connections with Renee Shaw
#317 2008 Elections
Renee speaks with Saundra Ardrey, professor and chair of the Political Science Department at Western Kentucky University, and Bowling Green attorney Osi Onyekwuluje at WKU's School of Journalism. They discuss the 2008 local and national elections, African-American candidates for office, the youth vote, and how student activism may affect the outcomes. A 2008 KET production.
Noon On KET1
European Journal
#2616
12:30 PM On KET1
Comment on Kentucky
#3429
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. A 2008 KET production.
1:00 PM On KET1
Foreign Exchange with Fareed Zakaria
#420
1:30 PM On KET1
Tony Brown's Journal
#2902 Slavery's Biggest Secret
Anne Farrow, co-author of Complicity: How the North Promoted, Prolonged, and Profited from Slavery, discusses the role of the North in the growth of slavery in America.
2:00 PM On KET1
One to One
#317
Bill Goodman speaks with Robert Lawson, executive director of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum. They discuss Kentucky's diverse musical history, members of the Hall of Fame, and recent inductees. In the second interview, Connie Hunt, CEO and general manager of Renfro Valley, talks about Renfro Valley's long history and the upcoming season. A 2008 KET production.
2:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Health
#306 Changing Population
Ron Crouch of the Kentucky State Data Center talks about how Kentucky's population is changing and how those changes will affect the future of health care.
10:30 PM On KET2
The ABCs of HDTV
Nick Clooney hosts a look at the nationwide switch from analog to digital television, what it means for people who receive TV signals over the air, and the new features and services available via digital TV. A 2008 KET production.
11:00 PM On KET1
This Is America with Dennis Wholey
#1133
Monday, May 19
Midnight On KET1
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
#1137
12:30 AM On KET1
One to One
#317
Bill Goodman speaks with Robert Lawson, executive director of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum. They discuss Kentucky's diverse musical history, members of the Hall of Fame, and recent inductees. In the second interview, Connie Hunt, CEO and general manager of Renfro Valley, talks about Renfro Valley's long history and the upcoming season. A 2008 KET production.
1:00 AM On KET1
European Journal
#2616
1:30 AM On KET1
Scully (The World Show)
#1103
2:00 AM On KET1
Innerviews with Ernie Manouse
#503 Garrison Keillor
Radio Hall of Fame inductee Garrison Keillor is the best known resident of the imaginary land of Lake Wobegon, the setting for his popular public radio show and bestselling books as well as the background for the 2006 film A Prairie Home Companion. He is also a humorist, a columnist, a musician, a screenwriter, and the host of The Writers Almanac.
3:00 AM On KET1
Demystifying Dyslexia
Profiles inspiring individuals who are confronting the challenges of living with dyslexia, provides insight into the inner workings of the dyslexic mind, and offers guidance for parents and teachers who are trying to reach a child with dyslexia.
5:30 AM On KET1
To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe
#1710
6:00 AM On KET2
BBC World News
#6100