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GoCubsGo

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13. Yup, and they have a lot of the regional programming that's available to everyone.

Reply to SheLiberal (Reply #6)

Fri Jun 26, 2026, 12:06 PM

15 hrs ago

Shows that are produced in, for instance, Minnesota generally air only in Minnesota. But, folks outside of that viewing area often don't get to see them. However, anyone with Passport can watch them on demand.

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PBS Is Good For You! [View all] Mr.Bee 15 hrs ago OP

I agree PatSeg 15 hrs ago #1

Love this SuzyandPuffpuff 15 hrs ago #2

love PBS hookaleft 15 hrs ago #3

Good and valuable. Watched an interview on MS NOW yesterday, where a group of allegorical oracle 15 hrs ago #4

On PBS Mr.Bee 15 hrs ago #7

"Didn't know" about the Jan 6 attack on American democracy?? Yikes. Beartracks 6 hrs ago #37

Folks, I'm Not a Rich Man Mr.Bee 15 hrs ago #5

Passport is Amazing SheLiberal 15 hrs ago #6

I don't know Mr.Bee 15 hrs ago #8

Passport allows you deRien 14 hrs ago #19

Yup, and they have a lot of the regional programming that's available to everyone. GoCubsGo 15 hrs ago #13

And MotorWeek, with John Davis! flvegan 15 hrs ago #9

PBS YouTube is amazing and very accessable haele 15 hrs ago #10

PBS is great! ananda 15 hrs ago #11

Actually, those are not ads. They are underwriting spots. Those follow strict rules by law. summer_in_TX 2 hrs ago #38

Have watched PBS since I was child Figarosmom 15 hrs ago #12

"A well informed public is the foundation of a healthy democracy." GiqueCee 14 hrs ago #14

PBS isn't part of the Idiocracy media mdbl 14 hrs ago #15

AGREE. I donate several times per year and am a Passport member. CousinIT 14 hrs ago #16

And. . . .if you donate, you will get to see entire seasons of shows before they show on regular network tv h2ebits 14 hrs ago #17

Watch Heull Howser to find out all the great things to do in California DBoon 14 hrs ago #18

What do you have against the Antiques Roadshow? BaronChocula 13 hrs ago #20

Mr.Bee, I totally agree. I've loved PBS/NPR and our local affiliate since I was about 15 - and I'm pushing 72 now. Texin 13 hrs ago #21

Me Too Mr.Bee 13 hrs ago #23

I've been a sustaining member.... SergeStorms 13 hrs ago #22

Okay, we have to get the word out to those NON-Viewers! Mr.Bee 12 hrs ago #24

Just about everyone.... SergeStorms 11 hrs ago #28

I especially like Frontline's deep dives. Earlier this season I watched the segment on allegorical oracle 7 hrs ago #34

Good point - and it's the only children's program not trying to sell them something. summer_in_TX 2 hrs ago #39

Wow, coincidentally, I just became a sustaining member via my local station within the past hour after KPN 12 hrs ago #25

I love PBS! SamuelAdams 12 hrs ago #26

Yes! Yes! Yes! Mr.Bee 12 hrs ago #27

I began donating to PBS when I was in my early teens synni 11 hrs ago #29

One of my favorite things about PBS catchnrelease 9 hrs ago #30

The absolutely most fascinating show my husband and I ever saw on PBS is "My Life as a Turkey." summer_in_TX 2 hrs ago #42

Wolf Hall Sedona 9 hrs ago #31

That series was fantastic.... nt allegorical oracle 7 hrs ago #35

I'm currently streaming the British series Patience on PBS app. It's excellent. MLAA 8 hrs ago #32

Patience is a good one. murielm99 1 hr ago #43

NPR too. tho i have to go online too delete preznit asshat. pansypoo53219 7 hrs ago #33

yes, BUT 4bonhoffer 6 hrs ago #36

Fuck the GQP for defunding it. Karasu 2 hrs ago #40

I've been pleased that PBS and NPR both have had numerous segments on propaganda, fascism, summer_in_TX 2 hrs ago #41