The Democratic National Convention kicks off TODAY August 19 and lasts through Thursday, August 22. PBS NewsHour will have gavel-to-gavel special coverage each day of the convention, with a continuous stream from the main floor. Anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett will host on-air special analysis with a group of panelists and special guests. Correspondent Laura Barrón-López will report from the convention floor, talking to delegates and elected officials. Watch Monday-Thursday at 8pm on Detroit PBS, the PBS app, or online: pbs.org/newshour
Detroit PBS
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Wixom, MI 3,494 followers
Detroit's PBS station. PBS is America's largest public media enterprise.
About us
Detroit PBS is the viewer-supported PBS member station serving the nation's 11th largest television market. -We operate our television services from Wixom, Michigan. We also operate radio station WRCJ 90.9 FM; a Midtown TV studio in Detroit in partnership with Wayne State University; and our Detroit Bureau located within the Detroit Historical Museum. Our High Definition production truck can go anywhere. -WRCJ 90.9 FM and HD-1 is a listener supported classical & jazz music public radio station licensed to Detroit Classical and Jazz Educational Radio, LLC, and managed by Detroit PBS and the Detroit Public Media Board of Trustees. The radio station is located inside the Detroit School of Arts, a public high school training young people for careers in performing, visual and media arts. -Detroit PBS offers ten hours of PBS KIDS programming each weekday, along with national and international news, PBS favorites and classic films. Our digital subchannels offer additional scheduling of public TV programming on 56.5 Michigan Learning Channel, 56.4 WORLD channel, how-to and travel programs on 56.3 Create, and all-day children's programming on 56.2 Detroit PBS KIDS. -Detroit PBS is active in the community producing local programs showcasing arts, culture, news and analysis; and educational outreach campaigns using the power of media to broaden knowledge and understanding -Detroit PBS provides open access to trusted, balanced, and inspiring content and fosters essential, enriching conversations, in partnership with our diverse multi-cultural community. -Detroit PBS is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Detroit PBS is licensed under the name Detroit Public Media WTVS-Channel 56 in Detroit, and operates under the names Detroit PBS, Channel 56, and WTVS.
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http://www.detroitpbs.org
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- Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Wixom, MI
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1955
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- Public affairs, Broadcasting, multimedia, community engagement, arts, culture, history, science, education, children, environment, journalism, media, social media, digital, and production
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48325 Alpha Dr.
Suite 150
Wixom, MI 48393, US
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123 Seldon Street
Suite 250
Detroit, MI 48201, US
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5401 Woodward Ave
Detroit, Michigan 48202, US
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TONIGHT at 7:30p ET 📺: A tour of Detroit's Indian Village neighborhood, a national historic district. Major renovations are underway for Detroit's Blue Bird Inn jazz club thanks to its new owners Detroit Sound Conservancy: A Nonprofit Community-Based Music Archive. City of Detroit Historian Jamon Jordan walks us through the history and contributions of Detroit's Divine Nine fraternities and sororities. Plus, Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ share which iconic Michigan events are returning on #OneDetroitWeekend. Watch #OneDetroit THURSDAYS on Detroit PBS or stream it on-demand at OneDetroitPBS.org. #jazz #history #Detroit #historicsites
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As animal lovers, this was certainly one of our favorite marketing promo shoots of the year! Michigan Humane helps introduce a special night of back to back NOVA programs this evening. Thank you to Matthew Pepper and the adorable dogs and cats who participated in filming (many are available for adoption, visit https://lnkd.in/eaFdz97 to learn more) Produced by GBH, NOVA is celebrating its 50th year! Learn more about upcoming shows and watch previous episodes on-demand here: https://lnkd.in/gCJx-7Hx
Watch NOVA: Dog Tales & NOVA: Cat Tales on Detroit PBS at 9 pm tonight and keep an eye out for our President and CEO Matt Pepper along with some of our adoptable animals! Thank you, Detroit PBS, for this awesome opportunity!
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TONIGHT starting at 9pm ET - Do they love us for real? Learn more about our furry feline and canine friends on NOVA l PBS Dog and Cat Tales. Let us know: Are you a dog person, cat person - or do you love both? 9pm: Follow the epic journey of dog domestication and see what science says about dogs’ love. 10pm: What does science say about the human relationship with cats and their mysterious personalities? Thanks to local host Michigan Humane!
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Dive into the extraordinary story of Harriet Tubman with the brilliant author Tiya Miles as she shares insights from her newest novel, Night Flyer! 📚 Join PBS Books tonight at 8pm for an unforgettable author talk with Tiya at The Library of Congress National Book Festival. STREAM here: https://lnkd.in/g3rTWZbF #NatBookFest
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Save the date Friday August 16th at 7pm for a special virtual event, The Marygrove Model: Lesson in Education from Detroit. You'll hear from The Kresge Foundation CEO Rip Rapson, catch a bit of the Pioneers of Marygrove documentary, then hear a lively panel discussion on sharing lessons and bright spots from the cradle-to-career campus at Marygrove. https://lnkd.in/gR3eSCT8
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Tonight 8 PM ET! 📚 Join PBS Books for a virtual author talk with the incredible Abby Jimenez, hosted in partnership with the The Library of Congress National Book Festival! We’ll be diving into her latest novel, Just for the Summer, exploring the journey of a summer romance that turns into much more. 💌 STREAM HERE: https://lnkd.in/gJzkq62N #NatBookFest
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Get excited for a special, virtual PBS Books Readers Club event featuring the acclaimed Professor Percival Everett - TONIGHT at 8pm! 🌟 This month’s pick is James—Everett’s brilliant reimagining of Twain’s classic, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In this powerful novel, Everett brings Jim, the enslaved character from Twain's story, into the spotlight, offering his untold story with humor and sharp insights into race and freedom. Everett describes it best: “I’m telling the story of a full-grown Black man who has a family and a life.” Hear from Everett himself about the inspiration behind this transformative book. You won’t want to miss this deep dive into a novel that's set to become a modern classic. 📖👏 STREAM HERE: https://lnkd.in/gRN2QmHS
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TONIGHT 8PM! 📚✨ Join PBS Books for a virtual Author Talk featuring the brilliant James Mcbride, brought to you in partnership with The Library of Congress National Book Festival. Dive into McBride’s latest masterpiece, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, and explore the themes of love, community, and hidden truths in 1970s Pennsylvania. Hear directly from the acclaimed author of Deacon King Kong and The Good Lord Bird. Don’t miss this evening of insightful discussion and powerful storytelling! STREAM HERE: https://lnkd.in/gY3Wf-Mb #NatBookFest
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Get excited for a special, virtual PBS Books Readers Club event featuring the acclaimed Professor Percival Everett - TONIGHT at 8pm! 🌟 This month’s pick is James—Everett’s brilliant reimagining of Twain’s classic, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In this powerful novel, Everett brings Jim, the enslaved character from Twain's story, into the spotlight, offering his untold story with humor and sharp insights into race and freedom. Everett describes it best: “I’m telling the story of a full-grown Black man who has a family and a life.” Hear from Everett himself about the inspiration behind this transformative book. You won’t want to miss this deep dive into a novel that's set to become a modern classic. 📖👏 STREAM HERE: https://lnkd.in/gRN2QmHS
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