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Presidential Debate, October 7, 8 pm

Highlights & Specials

Foreclosed: The Growing Mortgage Crisis in KC

Wednesday, October 8, 7:00 pm

KCPT's Nick Haines tracks the local implications of the foreclosure crisis in this one-hour public affairs special.

Latinos '08

Wednesday, October 8, 8:00 pm
Latinos '08 examines the 2008 election through the prism of ethnic politics. Latinos are less cohesive than other voting blocs, and they do not fit the black/white racial binary that has long shaped American politics.

KCPT: The Voice of Kansas City

Go behind the scenes at KCPT and see why PBS is the most trusted institution in America. View video>

BritCom Club

Fancy everything British? Join the KCPT BritCom Club and 100% of your sponsorship goes to keeping British comedies on KCPT, and your name will appear as a sponsor both before and after each show sponsored.

Charting New Frontiers in Teaching

Forget filmstrips, KCPT's ChalkWaves brings digital video to community classrooms.

 

Local Programs

Uniquely Kansas City

This seasonally-themed magazine show showcases the wealth of music, theatre, dance and visual arts that make this town special.

Ruckus

Thursdays 7:00pm - KCPT's weekly political free for all that looks at the news of the day and the trends of the times.

Mike, Randy and Don

Rare Visions & Roadside Revelations

Thursdays 7:30pm

Those TV Weasels are back on the road again, digging up cool grassroots art and off the wall attractions. Keep up on with their travels and read their daily blog. Read the blog.

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SCREENtime

Thursdays 8:00pm - KCPT brings you programs with "local flavor."

Nick Haines

Kansas City Week in Review

Fridays 7:30pm - Join moderator Nick Haines and this week's panel for a behind the scenes look at Kansas City's top news stories.

Insight Arts

Insight Arts is a series of 2 minute vignettes airing on KCPT between programs. Each piece highlights local arts organizations—the visual arts, dance, theater, opera, music, film, video, and literature.

KC Science, INC

KC Science, INC is a partnership of KCPT Public Television, Johnson County Library, Science City at Union Station, Pathfinder Science and Science Pioneers, focused on promoting science-related events, encouraging interest in science, advocating for science-based careers and "inspiring natural curiosity" throughout the community.

Recyclespot.org

Although putting used or unwanted items out for the trash may seem to be the easiest solution, it isn't always the best solution. Many items can be reused even if they are old or in need of repair. Visit Recyclespot.org for more information.

KC REACHE

Earn an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from one of eight area colleges or universities — on your own time.