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10 shows to watch for Hispanic Heritage Month

Schedule Highlights September 15 to September 21

Monday, September 15th

Antiques Roadshow: Vintage San Jose Hour 1 Roadshow revisits vintage treasures from San Jose with values updated for today's market including a Kashmir sapphire & diamond ring, an Edwardian jockey chair, and a Tlingit bowl & ladle. Watch to learn which find is now $325K-$350K! 7:00 pm

POV: Black Snow In a remote Siberian coal town, local journalist Natalia Zubkova investigates an abandoned mine fire releasing toxic gas. When her reporting goes viral, government officials launch a cover-up campaign,putting her in their crosshairs. 9:00 pm

Tuesday, September 16th

American Experience: FDR: The Grandest Job in the World; The Juggler Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency, social policies and management of World War II are examined. 7:00 pm

Wednesday, September 17th

Big Cats: 24/7 A Pride Divided Under attack from a growing number of intruder male lions, the mums with young cubs must find the rest of the pride. Leopard mum Lediba risks it all for a meal, and the cheetah cubs face danger during a vital lesson in survival. 7:00 pm

NOVA Human: Origins Around 300,000 years ago, Homo sapiens emerged in Africa – one of at least seven human species alive at the time. Now, we are the only remaining human line, and our impact on the planet is undeniable. In this stunningly cinematic five-part series, paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi traces the surprising story of human origins. Remarkable new fossil evidence, modern DNA sequencing, and other cutting-edge scientific tools are shedding new light on the lives and journeys of long-vanished human species, and how our encounters with them helped make us who we are today. 8:00 pm

Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan: Stopping The Desert Gulnaz Khan travels across Africa's Sahel, where desertification threatens entire communities. Muslims and Christians join forces with scientists, refining traditional practices that promise to hold back the Sahara and its shifting sands. 9:00 pm

Thursday, September 18th

Overheard with Evan Smith: Jason Isbell Jason Isbell, a six-time Grammy Award winning musician, discusses his career spanning his time as a member of Drive-By Truckers, his solo work, and his new album, Foxes in the Snow. 7:30 pm

Texas Monthly Presents: The Story It's an iconically Texan quality to be independent, self-sufficient, and do what needs doing. This episode explores three distinct Texans who have taken matters into their own hands - a hunter helping his fellow ranchers stave off wild hogs, an Egyptian-born pitmaster who journeyed to Texas to make his mark in barbecue, and a pair of brothers trying to accurately document the fallen of The Forgotten War. 8:00 pm

The Daytripper: Coleman, TX Chet explores this town built on the cattle trail. He explores the local businesses including a 100-year old soda fountain, a wicked candle shop, and an olive oil company. He dips in the local lake, sips some local wine, and eats lots of local beef. 8:30 pm

El Mole focuses on one of the most emblematic dishes of Mexican cuisine and its place of origin - Puebla, Mexico. According to academic and anthropological sources, the origin of this traditional sauce and marinade dates to the time of the conquest. The approach of traditional Mexican cuisine is shared by local cooks, who demonstrate the process of preparing different recipes. Laura Esquivel Laureada, author of "Como Agua para Chocolate" ("Like Water for Chocolate") comments that "when tasting the mole, the diner inherits a fragment of the cultural heritage of this country." She along with a number of historians provide context about the special meaning of mole for Mexicans. 9:00 pm

Friday, September 19th

Live from the LBJ Library: Jonathan Alter Veteran journalist Jonathan Alter reflects on interviewing nine presidents and turning points in American history - offering insight on power, policy, and how history ultimately judges our leaders. 7:30 pm

Saturday, September 20th

Charlie Bee Company: Bee Migration Charlie dives into the world of migratory beekeeping, from Texas to California. He learns to forklift buzzing pallets (nearly dropping one!), helps select strong hives for travel, and loads bees onto trucks bound for almond pollination. In Fresno, he stages hives in the orchards and faces the pressure of nighttime loading. It's a wild ride with the largest insect migration on Earth. 4:30 pm

How Are We Today?: Depression & Stepping In It's pizza night at Tyler's place, but something is amiss with his niece Bella. After learning from her mother that she just went through a breakup, the group tries to unravel the mystery of whether or not she is dealing with depression. With the help of Dr. Erin, the group makes a game plan on how best to approach a loved one when they are suffering and get them the help they need. 6:00 pm

Sunday, September 21st

Texas Monthly Presents: The Story A change in perspective can change everything. This episode features stories highlighting a species of fish that has gone from 'toss' to trophy, visionaries of a small town cinema revival, and a scientist who uses beach treasures to shed new light on our precious Gulf. 6:00 pm

Professor T: The Perfect Murder Adelaide's painting is vandalized, and the gallery owner is killed, but Jasper is distracted from the case by learning of the DNA test on him and the Dean. 7:00 pm

The Marlow Murder Club On Masterpiece When a member of the prestigious Marlow Sailing Club is killed in a shocking accident, Tanika quickly enlists the services of Judith, Becks, and Suzie. The sleuthing trio finds evidence that the so-called tragic death is, in fact, the perfect murder. 8:00 pm

Unforgotten on Masterpiece Lies unravel as Mel and Asif are taken into police custody, while Juliet becomes desperate to protect Taylor, and herself, from the investigation. 9:00 pm

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