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Thursday, FEB 13  11:00PM

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Independent Lens

Explore the rise and fall of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and their impact on the art world. Through verité footage and interviews with artists like Beeple and Loish, Minted explores the complexities of the $40 billion NFT market.

Begins Monday, FEB 24  10:00PM

WQPT PBS Feature

Seaside Hotel

At Andersen’s Seaside Hotel by the North Sea dunes, meet the chambermaid Fie, the merchant's daughter Amanda, and the local fisherman Morten, whose fates are intertwined, as they seek to emancipate themselves from the plans other people have made on their behalf.

Sundays in FEB  7:00PM

WQPT PBS Feature

Pioneers of Television

More than 200 breakthrough stars bring their stories to life in season four of the Emmy-nominated documentary series Pioneers of Television. Each episode melds compelling new interviews with irresistible clips to offer a fresh take on TV's biggest celebrities.

 

Wednesdays, FEB 19 & 26  7:00PM

WQPT PBS Feature

Antiques Roadshow

NEW! Come along as the Roadshow visits Living History Farms (Urbandale, Iowa) for a variety of unique finds and treasures in the heartland state.

Tuesdays in February  10:00PM

WQPT PBS Feature

American Justice on Trial

Black Panthers co-founder Huey Newton was accused of murdering a white policeman after a car stop in 1967 Oakland. A landmark trial ensues and Newton's defense team calls out racism in the judicial system.

Tuesdays in FEB  8:00PM

WQPT PBS Feature

Rick Steves' Europe

Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, transports viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside.

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Amana: A Story of Community, Faith, & Resilience

From one of America’s longest-running communal societies to the rise of Amana Refrigeration and its transformation into a thriving tourist destination—this regional documentary traces the remarkable journey of the Community of True Inspiration.

From persecution in Germany to settlement in New York, and finally to the enduring legacy of the Amana Colonies in Iowa, this story is one of perseverance, faith, and innovation.


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DW airs on our second channel, WQPT 24.2.

Deutsche Welle is Germany's international broadcaster promoting understanding between cultures and peoples.

Download our February 2024 DW Schedule. (DW's schedule grid is listed in UTC time, simply subtract 5 hours to get Central Time.)

 

Thursday, Feb 13  7:15PM

WQPT PBS Feature

We Will Not
Fade Away

Winter 2019 in Donbass: Five Ukrainian teens, displaced by war since 2014, dream of escape. A famous mountaineer offers them a chance to hike in Nepal—but as they train, war looms. Will they make it before invasion strikes?

Stream now on YouTube

WQPT PBS Feature

Why Volkswagen
is Different

Once a symbol of German success, Volkswagen now faces declining orders, worker strikes, and slim profits. This episode of Business Beyond explores the company’s complex governance and struggles between management, workers, shareholders, and politicians hindering reform.

Thursday, Feb 20  7:15PM

WQPT PBS Feature

Haiti: The Iron Grip
of the Gangs

Port-au-Prince, a city of three million, is trapped in relentless gang violence. Murders, kidnappings, and arson are daily threats, yet many residents stay, unable or unwilling to leave. This documentary exposes their fight for survival amid the chaos.

 

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