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The Escalating War With Iran | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series Filmmakers James Jacoby and Sebastian Walker discuss the dramatic escalation of the conflict between the U.S. and Israel and Iran, and the implications for the region.

What are the roots of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, and what happens next? On this new episode of The FRONTLINE Dispatch podcast, filmmakers James Jacoby and Sebastian Walker, who are updating their recent documentaries on Iran, discuss the dramatic escalation of the conflict and its implications.

TONIGHT at 9:30 on SOPBS: Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show

The reinvention of "Riverdance" immerses viewers into the energy and passion of Irish music and dance.

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Did You Know? Each Month, PBS...
• Reaches 31 Million adults on linear primetime television
• Has nearly 17 MIllion users on PBS-owned streaming platforms
• Is watched by 60 Million viewers on YouTube
• Receives nearly 63 Million impressions on social media

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: Pavarotti 90: The Man Who Moved The World
A tribute concert filmed at Italy’s Arena di Verona, to celebrate what would have been the acclaimed tenor’s 90th birthday. Featuring Andrea Bocelli, José Carreras & trio Il Volo.
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Coming March 22nd on SOPBS: A New Season of CALL THE MIDWIFE.

The Making of The American Revolution Go behind the scenes with Ken Burns and the filmmaking team to learn about making the series.

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: The Making of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Go behind the scenes with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt & their team to learn about the production. The program includes series clips & visits stops on the film’s cross-country tour

Learn more at www.pbs.org/show/the-mak...

This March, SOPBS has great new dramas that you'll treasure.

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On March 3, 1974, the first episode of NOVA premiered.

Since then, we've enjoyed over half a century of scientific adventures with viewers like you.

Here's to sharing more incredible discoveries!

TONIGHT at 9:30 on SOPBS: Tommy Emmanuel CGP, Live at the Sydney Opera House

SOPBS Members who contribute at certain levels can choose tickets to Tommy's performance in Grants Pass in April 2026. Make your contribution online at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate

Members of Congress demand swift vote on war powers resolution after Trump orders Iran strike without congressional approval Both the House and Senate, where the president's Republican Party has a slim majority, had already drafted such resolutions long before the strikes Saturday.

Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump's military attack on Iran unless the administration wins their approval. https://to.pbs.org/4l5hYPR

Today we remember Fred Rogers, & a life devoted to kindness, compassion, & care for children. Though he passed 23 years ago on Feb 27, 2003, his lessons continue to guide & comfort us every day.

Fred McFeely Rogers: Mar 20, 1928 - Feb 27, 2003

Photo: Lynn Johnson Collection, Ohio Univ Libraries.

Discover PBS Podcasts

PBS offers an array of exciting, informative podcasts — featuring stories focused on news, health, the arts, and more.
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Every parent should listen to the latest Big Little Feelings podcast with PBS KIDS Senior VP and GM Sara DeWitt.

Co-host Kristin Gallant: "It made me feel even stronger that we need to protect PBS KIDS at all costs."

Listen at podfollow.com/after-bedtim...

You’re loving the NEW PBS KIDS show Phoebe & Jay, and we love to see it.

COMING MARCH 20th on SOPBS...

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Nature: Parenthood: Jungles

Animal parents become masters of their environment in order to raise their young in the complex jungle; an orangutan spends eight years teaching her baby the ways of jungle living; a crab creates the perfect home for her crablets.

Exciting news from Darrowby...

We're delighted to share that production has started on Season 7 of All Creatures Great & Small! 🐮 🐶 🐱

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: American Experience: American Coup: Wilmington 1898

The race massacre and insurrection that occurred in Wilmington, NC in 1898, which saw the murder of dozens of Black residents.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: TONIGHT at 6pm

PBS News will provide live coverage of President Trump’s State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress tonight.

The live coverage will include the president’s speech, the Democratic response, and analysis from the PBS News team.

Misplace your copy of the SOPBS SPOTLIGHT Member Magazine?

Want to plan your viewing schedule for the next month?

Can't think of the name of that powerful documentary last week?

Check out the archive going back to 2016 of SPOTLIGHT.

www.sopbs.org/SPOTLIGHT/pr...

Zuckerberg takes stand in a landmark trial on youth social media addiction Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in federal court to defend Instagram against allegations that it was deliberately designed to be addictive to children and teens. It's the first time he's testifying abo...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in federal court to defend Instagram against allegations that it was deliberately designed to be addictive to children and teens. It's the first time he's testifying about child safety before a jury. YouTube is also in the lawsuit.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association (SOCCA) is getting ready to usher in the Lunar New Year with a celebration that will honor multiple Asian cultures.

When: Sat, February 21
Time: 10a to 3p
Where: Jacksonville’s New City Hall, Community Center, Library, & Art Presence Art Center

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Great Performances: Patsy Cline

Experience the music of the legendary Patsy Cline a star-studded tribute concert from Nashville's Ryman Auditorium featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Wynonna, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Ashley McBryde and many more.

The American Revolution, by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt, has surpassed 4 BILLION (with a B!) minutes viewed.

4 billion minutes is more than 7,500 years, or 30 times longer than America has been a country.

SOPBS Passport Members can add to the total at www.pbs.org/show/the-ame...

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

PBS Kids Isn't Going Anywhere—Why That Matters For Families PBS Kids head Sara DeWitt discusses the vital role of public media for children and families.

PBS Kids Isn't Going Anywhere—Why That Matters For Families

How PBS Kids is navigating a funding crisis, all while still providing public programming to millions of families.
www.parents.com/pbs-kids-isn...

How PBS Kids Hopes to Save Children’s Programming A leading exec at the public broadcasting institution breaks down the impact of recent government cuts and what to do about them

A leading exec at PBS KIDS breaks down the impact of recent government cuts and what to do about them.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/p...

'He dared to keep hope alive.' Tributes pour in to honor the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Reaction is pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who led the U.S. Civil Rights Movement for decades.

Reaction is pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who led the U.S. Civil Rights Movement for decades. https://to.pbs.org/4ayaPCD

TONIGHT at 9 & 10pm on SOPBS: Black and Jewish America

PART 3 of 4 at 9pm: Tracing the "Grand Alliance" of Black and Jewish communities in the fight for civil rights.

PART 4 of 4 at 10pm: Examining the Black and Jewish alliance from the 1970s onward.

Frederick Wiseman, Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, dies at 96 Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of “Titicut Follies” and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died Monday at age 96.

Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of "Titicut Follies" and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died Monday at age 96. https://to.pbs.org/3ZFuyLW