Sunday, May 17th TV listings for PBS (KCPT) Kansas City, MO
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Far From Home
Jamie Chung, Cyndi Lauper and Danny Trejo retrace the journeys of their immigrant ancestors.
The Chavis Chronicles Paxton K. Baker
Businessman and philanthropist Paxton K. Baker, chairman of the Washington Nationals Founding Partners Group, discusses leadership, culture and community.
To Dine For With Kate Sullivan Bobby Healy, Founder and CEO, Manna
Bobby Healy, founder and CEO of Manna, discusses building and scaling a groundbreaking business -- the risks, rejections and how he stayed the course despite it all.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
Discussion of local issues and activities.
Aunt Sister: The Legacy of Sarah Rector
The captivating story of an 11-year-old Black girl from Oklahoma who transformed into one of history's wealthiest Black figures, The film follows her journey from the unexpected oil boom on her family's land to her rise to prominence in Kansas City.
Asian Americans Good Americans; Generation Rising
Asian Americans fight for equality in the fields, on campuses and in the culture; new immigrants and war refugees expand the definition of Asian American.
Reel South In Exile; It's in the Voices; Fallout; Finding Us
A Pacific Islander community commemorates the loss of its land; Delta historians uncover memories; Appalachian communities bear the impact of industrial waste; descendants of slaves retrace their ancestry.
We'll Meet Again Freedom Summer
People who lost touch after the civil rights movement hope to reconnect.
We'll Meet Again Saved in Vietnam
Two Vietnam veterans search for the heroes who saved them; an Army officer searches for the helicopter pilot who rescued him; a soldier wants to reconnect with the surgeon who saved his leg from amputation.
We'll Meet Again Saved in Vietnam
Two Vietnam veterans search for the heroes who saved them; an Army officer searches for the helicopter pilot who rescued him; a soldier wants to reconnect with the surgeon who saved his leg from amputation.
The Story of ... The Story of John Travolta
Actor John Travolta survives ups and downs in his life and career and seeks comfort in his love of flying.
Antiques Roadshow Grant's Farm Hour 3
A Cartier Art Deco Tutti Frutti clutch circa 1925; a Carl Kauba cowboy bronze circa 1900; a Sumerian cuneiform tablet.
Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets Elizabeth I, The Warrior Queen
Elizabeth I's image as a warrior queen, facilitated by myths and secrets about her victory over the Spanish Armada, shaped British national identity for centuries.
Everything comes to a head as Richard and Jim descend on Bayview; the family tries to heal and reconnect; the fallout from Mary's actions continues to reverberate.
When the Titanic goes down, Lord Grantham loses his heirs, and Mary loses her fiance.
The Politics of Trees: The Battle Between Canopy and Concrete
Despite decades of ordinances and pledges to protect them, trees are often lost to development, road widening, power lines & city maintenance projects. The film digs into the contradictions at the heart of Kansas City's relationship with its canopy.
Everything comes to a head as Richard and Jim descend on Bayview; the family tries to heal and reconnect; the fallout from Mary's actions continues to reverberate.
Live on the Bridge Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear
Kansas City duo Madisen Ward & The Mama Bear perform songs from: The Radio Winners, and share stories about growing up in Independence, MO.
Everything comes to a head as Richard and Jim descend on Bayview; the family tries to heal and reconnect; the fallout from Mary's actions continues to reverberate.
When the Titanic goes down, Lord Grantham loses his heirs, and Mary loses her fiance.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Far From Home
Jamie Chung, Cyndi Lauper and Danny Trejo retrace the journeys of their immigrant ancestors.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Larger Than Life
Research into the ancestry of singer Lea Salonga and actress Amanda Seyfried reveals relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.
NOVA Decoding the Universe: Quantum
Exploring the quantum universe.
Arthur Big Brother Binky
When Binky's family adopts a baby girl from China, Binky worries about how his life will change and if his new sister will like him.
Odd Squad Olive and Otto in Shmumberland Part One; Olive and Otto in Shmumberland Part Two
Olive and Otto are zapped into a comic book.
Wild Kratts Seahorse Rodeo
Martin and Chris uncover a plot by Donita Donata to capture sea horses to make living jewelry.
Weather Hunters No Snow Snow Day
The Hunters head to a nearby mountain to learn about snow.