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KQED 9: Thursday, September 11, 2014

Comcast 9 and 709  •  Digital 9.1, 54.2 or 25.1

Schedule is subject to change. Please visit kqed.org/tv/schedules/daily for the most up-to-date info.

Thursday, September 11, 2014
  • 12:00 am
    Charlie Rose [#20188H] (original broadcast date: 9/10/14)
    Henry Kissinger on diplomacy, Putin, and ISIS.
    duration 56:46   STEREO TVRE
  • 1:00 am
    Nightly Business Report [#33181] duration 26:46   STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: none)
  • 1:30 am
    QUEST [#606H] Future of Nuclear/Weddell Seals Meet a scientist working to make a safer nuclear reactor design to help meet the world's energy demands. Then head out to the Pacific Flyway to track the timeless rhythms of bird migration. And, travel to icy Antarctica to study hardy Weddell seals with UC Santa Cruz marine biologist Dan Costa. duration 26:19   STEREO TVG
  • 2:00 am
    Earthflight, A Nature Special Presentation [#103] Europe Cranes and geese rise over Venice, Dover, Edinburgh and the monkey-guarded Rock of Gibraltar. In Rome, the Loire Valley, Holland and Hungary, birds gather by the millions to breed and two by two to raise their families. duration 56:46   STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: none)
  • 3:00 am
    Nova [#4114H] Vaccines - Calling The Shots Diseases that were largely eradicated 40 years ago are returning. Across the world, children are getting sick and dying from preventable conditions because nervous parents are skipping their children's shots. How do parents decide whether to vaccinate or not, and what are the risks to the child and to society? Featuring research scientists, pediatricians, psychologists, anthropologists, and parents, this program travels the globe to look at the science behind vaccinations, track epidemics, and investigate the serious human costs of opting out. duration 56:46   STEREO TVPG
  • 4:00 am
    Becoming California Narrated by Jane Fonda, this is an epic story of environmental change on America's western edge. From geologic origins hundreds of millions of years ago to present day and beyond, this program takes a look at change on a grand scale. It reveals how humans' approach toward the environment dictates the nature of change, and how a shift in attitudes can foster healthy, functioning ecosystems amidst vibrant economies, sustaining not just nature, but people, too. duration 1:56:46   STEREO TVG
  • MORNING
  • 6:00 am
    Caillou [#513H] Creative Caillou Sarah's Kite: Caillou flies Sarah's kite...and accidentally crashes it into a tree. Determined to get a new kite for Sarah, Caillou is disappointed when Mommy can't find a store that sells them. When Daddy suggests they make a kite, Caillou isn't convinced it'll be better than a store-bought kite...until it's finally finished! Sarah and Caillou are thrilled with their homemade kite - because they made it together. Educational Objective: Making amends; store bought isn't necessarily better than homemade. Caillou's New Game: Caillou has some friends over and they want to play a game, only it's not quite working out for them. Mommy is painting Caillou's bedroom and he can't get to his toybox; Sarah's dog chews up his ball; and a tug-of-war results in a frayed skipping rope. When Caillou sees Mommy mixing paint from odds and ends, he decides to be creative too. He and pals create their own fun game! Educational Objective: A little ingenuity goes a long way! Shiny Reminder: Caillou promises to return Leo's special marker after borrowing it...only, he can't seem to remember to bring it to preschool! After a few failed attempts at remembering, Caillou finally realizes - with the help of Miss Martin and her sticky notes - that he needs something visual to help him remember...and a shiny sticker is just the trick! Educational Objective: It's important to return borrowed items; finding active ways to help oneself remember. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
  • 6:30 am
    Arthur [#1504] Cents-Less/Buster The Lounge Lizard * Cents-Less - Mr. Ratburn decides it's time for his class to learn a little about money - or, rather, the lack of it. For the entire weekend, no one in the class can spend a cent. Will the kids survive!? And can't Muffy just use her credit card?? Or will she figure out how to use an actual skill and - barter?
    * Buster the Lounge Lizard - Buster has the brand-new Dark Bunny Dark Buggy, complete with grappling hook and voice commands! But with all its bells and whistles, the Buggy seems to have a mind of its own and has zoomed its way into the mysterious teacher's lounge, where no student dares to enter. Until - now?
    duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
  • 7:00 am
    Wild Kratts [#131H] Masked Bandits As they prepare for a creature costume party, the Wild Kratts team begins to notice all sorts of strange things happening in the Tortuga HQ. Jimmy is sure there is a ghost or monster living with them, but the Kratt brothers are convinced it's some kind of creature. When the gang sets out to discover who is causing all the trouble, they discover that certain animals gravitate towards human habitation because it provides food and protection from predators. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY
  • 7:30 am
    Wild Kratts [#204H] Termites Vs. Tongues When Aviva and Koki accidentally miniaturize themselves and get carried away by termites, Martin and Chris must split up to search for them. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY
  • 8:00 am
    Curious George [#703H] Hundley Jr./Curious George Gets Winded * Hundley Jr. - What's long, low to the ground, and loves to clean milkweed off the lobby floor? Hundley's newest friend and caterpillar, Hundley Jr! But when Hundley is torn between looking after the lobby and caring for his new friend, he turns his lobby duties over - to a monkey!
    * Curious George Gets Winded - Bill needs one more newspaper delivery to win the coveted Golden Pouch, but a big snowfall ruins his chances.Even with George's help, there's no way he can deliver all those papers in time. Can George's monkey-made wind sled help the duo sail to victory?
    duration 28:46   STEREO TVY
  • 8:30 am
    Curious George [#104] Buoy Wonder/Roller Monkey * Buoy Wonder: Today is a big day for Bill. He's entering his boat in the Model Boat Show! But George discovers that the boat sinks and to keep Bills hopes for a prize afloat, he decides to build a new boat. After some trial and error, George finds out which building materials sink and which float.
    * Roller Monkey: A monkey on roller skates seems unlikely until Mr. And Mrs. Dulson ask George to wear a pair in front of their toy store to attract customers. George's skating rolls out of control, so Hundley steps in to help. Soon George, Hundley, and even Gnocchi find themselves learning about momentum and inertia at a rapid downhill pace.
    duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
  • 9:00 am
    Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood [#133H] Daniel's New Friend/Same and Different Daniel's New Friend: Daniel and Miss Elaina meet Prince Wednesday's cousin Chrissie during a playdate at the castle. As they play "knights," they discover that, although Chrissie needs some help walking, they are the same in many ways. Same and Different: While Daniel is playing dress up with his friends at school, he feels different when he realizes that not everyone has a tail like him. He learns that everyone has differences, but that these are the things that make us unique. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
  • 9:30 am
    Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood [#134H] Line Leader Daniel/Neighborhood Jobs Neighborhood Jobs: Daniel and Mom Tiger are visiting the library today. Unfortunately, X the Owl isn't feeling very well and needs to go to the doctor. Daniel learns the importance of all the Neighborhood jobs when he and Mom Tiger fill in as librarian for X so he can go see Dr. Anna. Line Leader Daniel: The children are getting new classroom jobs at school. Daniel really wants to be line leader! When he doesn't get the job he wanted, Daniel is disappointed. Soon he learns that all of the jobs are necessary to keep the classroom running smoothly. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
  • 10:00 am
    Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! [#105H] Flower Power/Snowman's Land * Flower Power - Sally's mom has a cold, so Sally wants to pick her some colorful flowers to make her feel better. The Cat in the Hat takes Nick and Sally to the forest of Flora-Fah-Zoom where they meet three different creatures that all depend on flowers to live. Sally decides to make her mother a picture of their adventure in Flora-Fah-Zoom instead of picking a flower that animals need in order to survive.
    * Snowman's Land - Sally and Nick have just finished making a statue of the Cat in the Hat out of snow, but he's starting to melt! Good thing Cat knows where to take the melting snowcat: to the cold and snowy north! In the arctic, the kids skate on a frozen lake, make snow sculptures, and learn that water can freeze and melt when it's cold or warm outside. Because it's getting warmer back home, they leave their snowcat sculpture there so they can come back and visit him!
    duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
  • 10:30 am
    Dinosaur Train [#225H] Dinosaur Train Submarine: Maisie Mosasaurus/Date Night The Pteranodon family goes back underwater in the Dinosaur Train Submarine and meet Maisie and Marvin Mosasaurus, a daughter and father who are huge, fast-swimming lizards with flippers. Maisie and Shiny bond when they discover neither likes to go down deep in the water. The Pteranodons and Mosasaurus have a great time up near the ocean's surface, each family showing the other how they hunt and catch fish to eat. When Mrs. Pteranodon announces that she and Mr. Pteranodon are going on a special anniversary date that night, and the Pteranodon kids will have their first babysitter ever, the kids are not very happy. The babysitter is Keira Chirostenotes, a responsible, patient teenager. Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, and Don each take almost the whole evening to warm up to her. While Mom and Dad are on their date on the Dinosaur Night Train, Mom is relaxed, but Dad really misses the kids and can't stop thinking about them. In the end, Mom and Dad rush back to the nest to find all the kids and Keira having a great time! duration 28:46   SRND51 TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
  • 11:00 am
    Sesame Street [#4414H] The Wild Brunch Snuffy helps out in at Hooper's Store when zoo animals come for brunch. He has to figure out a way to remember everyone's order. Educational Objectives: Self-Regulation duration 58:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
  • AFTERNOON
  • 12:00 pm
    Charlie Rose [#20188H] (original broadcast date: 9/10/14)
    Henry Kissinger on diplomacy, Putin, and ISIS.
    duration 56:46   STEREO TVRE
  • 1:00 pm
    Check, Please! Bay Area [#309H] Chez Maman, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Kirala With a counter and 2 tables inside, and 3 tables outside, our first place is small - small, but with lots of French bistro and American fare. Space is not an issue at the next venue - with the Ocean right outside, it serves up a varied menu. Finally, a Japanese place where sushi and a Robata grill are the main features. duration 26:17   STEREO TVG
  • 1:30 pm
    America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated [#1422H] Quick and Easy Rib Dinner Test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to Grilled Glazed Baby Back Ribs. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews charcoal grills in the Equipment Corner. Next, test cook Julia Collin Davison reveals the test kitchen's tips to perfect Grilled Corn with Basil and Lemon Butter. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
  • 2:00 pm
    In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs [#111] Jody Adams Chef Jody Adams creates a braised, stuffed breast of veal over a bed of polenta. As she cooks, Adams offers numerous tips for the home cook, including the benefit of using whole garlic in sauces to thicken without fat, and the potential dangers of swallowing bay leaves. duration 26:13   STEREO TVG
  • 2:30 pm
    BBC World News America [#17254H] duration 27:18   STEREO TVRE
  • 3:00 pm
    PBS NewsHour [#11053] OBAMA'S SPEECH PART I - In his address to the nation last night, President Obama called for a comprehensive strategy to degrade and contain the Islamic State militant group. Gwen Ifill debriefs with White House National Security Advisor Susan Rice, and the House Armed Services Committee chairman Buck McKeon.
    OBAMA'S SPEECH PART II - Judy Woodruff discusses the strategy Obama outlined in his speech with Stephen Hadley, former National Security Advisor during the George W. Bush administration, Richard Haass, former director of policy planning at the US Department of State, and current president of the Council on Foreign Relations, Michele Flournoy, former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy during the first term of the Obama administration, and current chief executive officer at the Center for a New American Security, and Andrew Bacevich, a retired Army Colonel and professor of international relations at Boston University.
    NFL - The NFL has appointed former FBI director Robert Mueller to conduct an investigation into how the league handled the evidence in the Ray Rice domestic abuse case. Hari Sreenivasan analyzes the latest developments with Kavitha Davidson, who writes about sports for Bloomberg View.
    9/11 MISSING PAGES - In the 13 years since the 9/11 attacks, not every question about that day has been answered. Pressure continues to mount to declassify pages of the 9/11 investigation that spell out Saudi Arabia's ties to the al-Qaeda hijackers. Jeffrey Brown explores why the pages remain classified with Lawrence Wright, who wrote a story on this topic in this week's New Yorker magazine.
    duration 56:46   STEREO TVRE (Secondary audio: none)
  • 3:59 pm
    BBC World News America [#17254H] duration 27:18   STEREO TVRE
  • 4:28 pm
    Arthur [#1503] Buster's Secret Admirer/The Last King of Lambland * Buster's Secret Admirer - Buster receives a box of chocolates in the mail from a secret admirer. Could it be Fern? Muffy? Francine?! It's driving him crazy! Who could possibly like him that much??
    * The Last King of Lambland - James receives a gift from his uncle in Scotland - a toy lamb that will supposedly give its owner the powers of the legendary James the Squinty, leader of the clan MacDoogal-Donal's! Will this new-found power go straight to James' head?
    duration 28:46   STEREO TVY (Secondary audio: DVI)
  • 4:58 pm
    Wild Kratts [#131H] Masked Bandits As they prepare for a creature costume party, the Wild Kratts team begins to notice all sorts of strange things happening in the Tortuga HQ. Jimmy is sure there is a ghost or monster living with them, but the Kratt brothers are convinced it's some kind of creature. When the gang sets out to discover who is causing all the trouble, they discover that certain animals gravitate towards human habitation because it provides food and protection from predators. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY
  • 5:28 pm
    Wild Kratts [#204H] Termites Vs. Tongues When Aviva and Koki accidentally miniaturize themselves and get carried away by termites, Martin and Chris must split up to search for them. duration 28:46   STEREO TVY
  • EVENING
  • 6:00 pm
    PBS NewsHour [#11053] OBAMA'S SPEECH PART I - In his address to the nation last night, President Obama called for a comprehensive strategy to degrade and contain the Islamic State militant group. Gwen Ifill debriefs with White House National Security Advisor Susan Rice, and the House Armed Services Committee chairman Buck McKeon.
    OBAMA'S SPEECH PART II - Judy Woodruff discusses the strategy Obama outlined in his speech with Stephen Hadley, former National Security Advisor during the George W. Bush administration, Richard Haass, former director of policy planning at the US Department of State, and current president of the Council on Foreign Relations, Michele Flournoy, former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy during the first term of the Obama administration, and current chief executive officer at the Center for a New American Security, and Andrew Bacevich, a retired Army Colonel and professor of international relations at Boston University.
    NFL - The NFL has appointed former FBI director Robert Mueller to conduct an investigation into how the league handled the evidence in the Ray Rice domestic abuse case. Hari Sreenivasan analyzes the latest developments with Kavitha Davidson, who writes about sports for Bloomberg View.
    9/11 MISSING PAGES - In the 13 years since the 9/11 attacks, not every question about that day has been answered. Pressure continues to mount to declassify pages of the 9/11 investigation that spell out Saudi Arabia's ties to the al-Qaeda hijackers. Jeffrey Brown explores why the pages remain classified with Lawrence Wright, who wrote a story on this topic in this week's New Yorker magazine.
    duration 56:46   STEREO TVRE (Secondary audio: none)
  • 7:00 pm
    Nightly Business Report [#33182] duration 26:46   STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: none)
  • 7:30 pm
    Check, Please! Bay Area [#303H] Capannina, Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen and Playground Contemporary decorations and a menu featuring flavors from the Isle of Capri are available at our first restaurant. The next spot keeps its menu in the U.S. but travels south for a taste of New Orleans. Then it's off to Korea for some kimchee and karaoke. duration 27:18   STEREO TVG
  • 8:00 pm
    San Francisco Opera [#502H] Attila Verdi's complex look at an ambitious warrior tormented by fierce internal doubts. duration 1:55:01   STEREO TVG
  • 10:00 pm
    Diana vs. the Queen This documentary charts the troubled relationship between Elizabeth, Queen of England, and Diana, Queen of Hearts; one remote and pragmatic, the other emotional and insecure. It charts the two women's relationship from its very beginnings, through the royal wedding to Diana's emergence as a global superstar. The story ends in the final showdown over Diana's funeral. duration 49:57   STEREO TVPG
  • 11:00 pm
    Food Forward [#203H] Seeds of Change Seeds represent hope, a new beginning. Amid battles over GMO crops and monocultures that dominate American farmlands, FOOD FORWARD travels to meet seed savers pursuing grassroots alternatives. From the dry deserts of Arizona to corn and soybean growers in Iowa and Illinois, genetic diversity does matter and the roots of change are taking hold. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
  • 11:30 pm
    Food Forward [#204H] SOS: Save Our Soil The top six inches of soil are the most precious, but least understood, ecosystem on earth - yet we continue to treat soil like dirt. FOOD FORWARD gets down and dirty with large-scale Midwestern composters, California carbon farmers reversing climate change and a West Virginia poultry farmer creating "biochar" from chicken poop. Explore new frontiers beneath our feet that just might save our soil. duration 26:46   STEREO TV14 (Secondary audio: DVI)
  • 12:00 am
    Charlie Rose [#20189] (original broadcast date: 9/11/14)
    * Analysis of President Obama's speech with Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic
    * A look at the film "This is Where I Leave You" with director Shawn Levy, screenwriter Jonathan Tropper, and actors Jason Bateman & Tina Fey < br>* James Galbraith on his book about economic growth called: "End of Normal: The Great Crisis and the Future of Growth"
    duration 56:47   STEREO TVRE
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