KCDT-DT

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.

This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts.

The story of how Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery, became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history.

Caregivers and family members explain the frustrations and complications of caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease.

A journey of life, love, loss and redemption with the L.A. Harvard School class of 1974.

Celebrating disability in media with Marlee Matlin, Henry Winkler and many others; host Ali Stroker.

The Great Basin Desert of Nevada and Utah; Mojave Desert of California; Sonoran Desert of Arizona; Chihuahuan Desert of New Mexico and Texas.

Engaging muscles in standing poses, with a focus on Warrior II and Side Angle Pose.

The never-ending search for meaning and purpose.

Social, political and economic trends of American agriculture.

Pork guazzetto with beans; matalotta-style mixed fish stew.

My Cajun Kevin po'boy; tasso potato croquettes; zydeco omelet.

Local apples; making savory and sweet apple galettes.

Pati reconnects with her Jewish heritage in Mexico City; pancakes and chilaquiles at Niddo.

Salmon's migration; a unique salmon coated with muddica; Sicilian roasted cauliflower linguine; a tribal leader demonstrates how Alaskan natives made salmon on cedar planks.

The ancient origins of spaghetti and meatballs; charred red-sauce spaghetti and slow-cooked short rib ragu with pasta.

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

Spinach and ricotta gnudi with tomato-butter sauce; utensil crocks; the science of tempered chocolate; Italian hazelnut cookies.

A New York classic -- prosciutto bread; a tasting of provolone; drop meatballs.

Traditional goulash; red cabbage with apples; potato dumplings.

Exploring fat's misunderstood role in the kitchen; cooking oils, storage tips and fat myths; what makes great olive oil; frying fish in peanut oil with a bold mayo smear.

Re-ducting the house to make the system more efficient; demolishing the third-floor ceiling for the new insulation; installing a double-hung window in the dining room.

Common types of caulks and sealants; installing a garbage disposal with an air switch controller; building a children's dress-up closet.

Chef Sherry Pocknett, the first Indigenous woman to win a James Beard Award; squash soup; a bike tour along the New Hampshire Seacoast; Ben & Jerry's factory in Vermont.

Cantilevered tables with live edge walnut slab tops.

The Porsche Panamera GTS; Hyundai Palisade three-row utility.

A San Francisco farm inspires people to grow their own food; microgreens; chicken sandwiches with fresh pesto, burrata cheese and fresh roasted tomatoes; a husband-and-wife team grows and sells organic flowers.

How Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film and activism from the 1920s to the 1950s.

A Cartier sapphire pendant circa 1915; a 1963 C.F. Martin D-28 guitar and case; a Paul Revere Jr. silver pitcher and diary circa 1775.

Exploring science, health and technology headlines with leading experts and professionals.

Krakow, Poland; Wawel Castle; Polish cuisine, including pierogi; Nowa Huta offers a nostalgic spin through the Cold War days; Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Songs include "Are You From Dixie," "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans," "Mighty Mississippi," "Down Yonder," and "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny.".

Hyacinth finds herself faced with one problem after another, all of which seem to center around her family.

Lionel doesn't want to attend Jean's old-age party until he hears that Mrs. Thrupp will be in attendance.

Johnny Mathis performs a wide selection of classics in Atlantic City, N.J.; favorites include "Chances Are," "Wonderful! Wonderful!," and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late.".

Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste performs tunes from "Big Money.".

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Marty Stuart performs with his band; songs include "Tempted," "The Whiskey Ain't Workin' Anymore," "Six White Horses," "Hobo's Prayer" and "Time Won't Wait.".

Rita Davern examines the acquisition of Minnesota's Pike Island, a piece of land once owned by her ancestors, and the legacy of westward expansion in the U.S.

Caregivers and family members explain the frustrations and complications of caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease.

The life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra, who self-produced more than 200 albums which stretched the boundaries of jazz through his ever-evolving collective the Sun Ra Arkestra.

A Caddo tribal elder and his apprentice direct the construction of a traditional grass house at their ancestral homeland in East Texas.

Fred Rogers walks Barney; Lady Elaine plans a birthday parade for Ana.

Arthur finds it hard to train his new puppy; Arthur works hard to buy a pair of moon shoes.

When Alma and her family travel to Puerto Rico to visit Papi's family, Alma can't wait to dance Bomba on the beach; her dancing plans are put on hold when an unmarked package containing a beautiful Bomba skirt is dropped in front of her bisabuela.

Rosie helps Iggy get ready for his checkup; Rosie wants to play in the new park -- but it is a park for dogs.

Jeff Mouse, Donkey and Panda seek a hiding moth; Donkey makes up a song while she waits for Turtle-Lou to deliver her guitar.

Ginger challenges the Baby Pea-Rexes to a race around Vegesaur Valley with no rules; first one in the waterhole wins.

Ginger leads the Baby Pea-Rexes home through a shortcut and gets lost, refusing to admit defeat, she suggests they find an even better bed to spend the night.

The Cybersquad attempts to insert a new memory chip into Hacker's H-Drive, to turn him from evil to good.

The Idaho Reports crew provides reporting and analysis of issues around the state and in Congress.

Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.

A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.

Investment tips in stocks, bonds, real estate and collectibles.

All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.

Ideas for taking the fear out of pruning plants and trees.

A beautiful East Coast mountain scene.

Creating from a basic, standard square of quilting fabric; using precisely cut-and-stitched traditional Dresden Plate patchwork in a modern art quilt.

Building strip set skills, including proper cutting and pressing, popped intersections and nested seams; color theory; how gradation of fabrics creates an illusion of seamless shifting values.

Visiting a combination zoo and botanical garden.

A deluxe table with a stout base with large dovetail joints, and a removable top made with veneer.

Re-ducting the house to make the system more efficient; demolishing the third-floor ceiling for the new insulation; installing a double-hung window in the dining room.

Common types of caulks and sealants; installing a garbage disposal with an air switch controller; building a children's dress-up closet.

What happens to an animal after it has been rehabilitated and returned to the wild.

Sister Boniface sets out to unravel the identity of the Good Samaritan killer.

Experts analyze prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world.

In Swanage, treasures include dinosaur footprints, a pottery pelican, and an art deco bronze.

Honoring the best films and performances of 2025 that resonate with older viewers; Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award.

Siegfried has another run in with Hilda the goat and an old flame returns to Darrowby; James juggles running the village nativity with a growing to-do list; Tristan realizes he's forgotten something important.