HighlightsMay 18, 2012
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Johnny Carson
King of Late Night
Tonight at 9:00pm
on KQED 9 American Masters explores the life, the career and the complexities of the biggest star television has ever produced.
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Forum
Bill Bradley
Today at 10:00am
on KQED 88.5 FM America is in a state of confusion, threatening the country's stability and global standing. So writes former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Bill Bradley in his new book "We Can All Do Better."
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Next Avenue
KQED is a partner of the new Next Avenue website - a place to come together to read, learn and chat about smart strategies for enriching your next stage of life. This week's feature: The Fiftysomething Diet - smart-eating system specifically for midlife.
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Talk of the Nation
Urban Farming
Today at 12:00pm
on KQED 88.5 FM Instead of buying supermarket veggies from another hemisphere, how about farming on city rooftops instead? The show discusses urban agriculture and the future of food.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
KQED celebrates with special TV and radio programming in May and honors five local heroes. Download a printable guide.
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Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary
The Golden Gate Bridge turns 75 on May 27. KQED explores its history with special television and radio broadcasts, interactive features, and more.
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Open Newsrooms
What issues should the media be covering this election year? Share your thoughts with reporters from KQED and The Bay Citizen at events in the Bay Area.
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Should smokers pay more?
KQED's new blog "The Lowdown" explores the underlying question that Proposition 29 poses to California voters, who go to the polls in June to decide if smokers should pay an extra buck in taxes for a pack of cigs.
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America Revealed in PBS LearningMedia
Enhance your curriculum with "America Revealed" video clips and supporting classroom materials in PBS LearningMedia. This PBS series provides an otherwise unseen view of America to demonstrate how our systems work.
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