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catchnrelease

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30. One of my favorite things about PBS
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 06:01 PM
10 hrs ago

I've been a subscriber for many years, but just recently have done more searching through their lesser known programs. I've started watching shows that are about the environment and today's world. What I love is that a lot of their new programs are positive and encouraging, not just doom and gloom. (we have enough of that already!) Things like Shared Planet--how humans can share the planet with other species, Wilding--about a British couple that are returning their 400yr old estate to a natural state to be able to keep it running, and Human Footprint. That has biologist Shane Campbell-Staton, a most delightful host, who travels the world examining the impacts that our species has on the world, and things individuals are doing to improve the impacts.

Always the classics like Masterpiece, Mystery and other UK offerings. But yes, someone mentioned the Walter programs! Some great things there if you can do sub-titles or speak a foreign language.

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PBS Is Good For You! [View all] Mr.Bee 16 hrs ago OP
I agree PatSeg 16 hrs ago #1
Love this SuzyandPuffpuff 16 hrs ago #2
love PBS hookaleft 16 hrs ago #3
Good and valuable. Watched an interview on MS NOW yesterday, where a group of allegorical oracle 16 hrs ago #4
On PBS Mr.Bee 16 hrs ago #7
"Didn't know" about the Jan 6 attack on American democracy?? Yikes. Beartracks 7 hrs ago #37
Folks, I'm Not a Rich Man Mr.Bee 16 hrs ago #5
Passport is Amazing SheLiberal 16 hrs ago #6
I don't know Mr.Bee 16 hrs ago #8
Passport allows you deRien 15 hrs ago #19
Yup, and they have a lot of the regional programming that's available to everyone. GoCubsGo 16 hrs ago #13
And MotorWeek, with John Davis! flvegan 16 hrs ago #9
PBS YouTube is amazing and very accessable haele 16 hrs ago #10
PBS is great! ananda 16 hrs ago #11
Actually, those are not ads. They are underwriting spots. Those follow strict rules by law. summer_in_TX 3 hrs ago #38
Have watched PBS since I was child Figarosmom 16 hrs ago #12
"A well informed public is the foundation of a healthy democracy." GiqueCee 15 hrs ago #14
PBS isn't part of the Idiocracy media mdbl 15 hrs ago #15
AGREE. I donate several times per year and am a Passport member. CousinIT 15 hrs ago #16
And. . . .if you donate, you will get to see entire seasons of shows before they show on regular network tv h2ebits 15 hrs ago #17
Watch Heull Howser to find out all the great things to do in California DBoon 15 hrs ago #18
What do you have against the Antiques Roadshow? BaronChocula 15 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 14 hrs ago #21
Me Too Mr.Bee 14 hrs ago #23
I've been a sustaining member.... SergeStorms 14 hrs ago #22
Okay, we have to get the word out to those NON-Viewers! Mr.Bee 13 hrs ago #24
Just about everyone.... SergeStorms 12 hrs ago #28
I especially like Frontline's deep dives. Earlier this season I watched the segment on allegorical oracle 8 hrs ago #34
Good point - and it's the only children's program not trying to sell them something. summer_in_TX 3 hrs ago #39
Wow, coincidentally, I just became a sustaining member via my local station within the past hour after KPN 13 hrs ago #25
I love PBS! SamuelAdams 13 hrs ago #26
Yes! Yes! Yes! Mr.Bee 13 hrs ago #27
I began donating to PBS when I was in my early teens synni 12 hrs ago #29
One of my favorite things about PBS catchnrelease 10 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 3 hrs ago #42
Wolf Hall Sedona 10 hrs ago #31
That series was fantastic.... nt allegorical oracle 8 hrs ago #35
I'm currently streaming the British series Patience on PBS app. It's excellent. MLAA 9 hrs ago #32
Patience is a good one. murielm99 2 hrs ago #43
NPR too. tho i have to go online too delete preznit asshat. pansypoo53219 8 hrs ago #33
yes, BUT 4bonhoffer 7 hrs ago #36
Fuck the GQP for defunding it. Karasu 3 hrs ago #40
I've been pleased that PBS and NPR both have had numerous segments on propaganda, fascism, summer_in_TX 3 hrs ago #41
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