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Antiques Roadshow "Vintage First Finds, Hour 1"
See premier vintage finds from ROADSHOW’s first season including a Gibson style H-2 mandola, ca. 1918, a Tiffany Studios Daffodil lamp, ca. 1906, and an 1852 Lincoln manuscript! One illuminating find has a value jump to between $50,000 and $70,000!
Monday, September 28 at 8 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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FRONTLINE "Scammed"
FRONTLINE and The Associated Press investigate how online scams steal billions of dollars and ruin victims’ lives. The documentary traces the rise of a global criminal industry, the people and technology enabling it, and the efforts to shut it down.
Tuesday, September 29 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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NOVA "Stone Age Masterpiece"
Join a team of scientists as they unlock the secret history of Chauvet Cave, from giant bears that prowled through it to mysterious large fires that illuminated it. Watch as they uncover how these early humans created carefully planned compositions on the walls, upending our traditional understanding of art history and connecting us intimately to the dawn of human creativity.
Wednesday, September 30 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Ages of Ice "The Incubator of Life"
Journey beneath the ice to discover hidden worlds where life flourishes against the odds. As scientists explore glaciers, oceans, and frozen frontiers, they uncover remarkable clues that may one day help us find life beyond Earth.
Wednesday, September 30 at 10 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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39th Hispanic Heritage Awards
Celebrate Latino culture and pride as the 39th Hispanic Heritage Awards moves to Minneapolis to celebrate the People of Minnesota (Humanitarian Award) alongside icons like Oscar D’León (Legenda Award), Mon Laferte (Social Justice Award), Eladio Carrión (Inspira Award), and Ximena Sariñana (Music Award). Hosted by comedienne Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, with special performances by Los Tigres Del Norte!
Friday, October 2 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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VOCES "ASCO: Without Permission"
Meet the groundbreaking Chicano art group that transformed 1970s Los Angeles streets into canvases of defiance and expression, now recognized as one of the 20th century’s most influential collectives. Produced by Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna.
Friday, Ocober 2 at 10 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Pop of Culture
This week on Pop of Culture, we're celebrating art, adventure and a little nostalgia! We chat with glass artist John Miller about his oversized Route 66-inspired sculptures, now on display at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art through January 31, 2027. Then, Emily Sparks shares how she and her sister created Adult Scouts in Indianapolis, and Mary Beth Burns takes us back to Catholic school with her one-woman show Late Night Catechism, coming to Ball State’s Pruis Hall September 26. Plus, meet our newest Assistant Producer and Cohost, KeAnna Mills!
Catch up on all episodes here.
Fridays and Saturdays at noon on IPR
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The Declaration's Journey
This film traces the story of the Declaration of Independence from Thomas Jefferson’s pen to movements for freedom around the world. Explore how its words inspired revolutions, challenged injustice, and continue to shape our shared pursuit of equality.
Saturday, October 3 at 8 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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The Songwriters "John Prine, Part 1"
This very special edition features a conversation with Fiona Prine, John Prine's wife and the president of the Hello in There Foundation. Fiona talks about John and his legacy in this episode, which also includes rare performances and a long-unseen interview with John.
Saturday, October 3 at 10:30 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Austin City Limits: Sienna Spiro
UK singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro makes her ACL debut with highlights from her acclaimed album Visitor.
Saturday, October 3 at 11 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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The Facing Project
Life with Cancer & The Psychology of Forgiveness: An oncologist and two cancer survivors share their stories. Later, a mother forgives the man who paralyzed her son in a car accident, and a woman in rural Kansas forgives her once absent mother and abusive brother. Special guest: Dr. Robert Enright, TIME magazine’s leading researcher on the psychology of forgiveness.
Catch up on all episodes here.
Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. on IPR
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The Marlow Murder Club "Episode 5: An Appetite for Murder, Part 1"
When a notoriously tempestuous chef is brutally murdered in his own kitchen during the launch of his cookbook, the trio discover there is no shortage of suspects.
Sunday, October 4 at 8 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Marble Hall Murders "Episode 5"
Susan desperately tries to find the real murderer as tension ratchets up and threats are made.
Sunday, October 4 at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Trespasses "Episode 3"
Cushla and Michael’s love deepens amid secrets and danger. Tragedy shatters everything.
Sunday, October 4 at 10 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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