ONE OF THE WORLD'S LAST AND GREATEST TROPICAL WILD LANDS - EXPLORE THE KIMBERLEY

THE KIMBERLEY: AUSTRALIA'S WILD WEST
LIMITED SERIES BEGINS
Wednesday 9:00pm

This landmark 3-part series captures never-before-seen footage of The Kimberley, Australia’s remote northwest region, from a First Nations perspective, chronicling a year of extreme tropical seasons to reveal the stories hidden within the rugged landscape. 

The Kimberley spans over 400,000 square kilometers of tropical wilderness, including turquoise coastlines, towering gorges, sandy deserts and sprawling savanna. The harsh, inaccessible terrain hides remarkable biodiversity, from the fearsome crocodiles who rule the rivers, to the marsupial gliders who soar over the savanna, to the hundreds of thousands of migratory shorebirds who travel from all over the planet to feed on the rich coastline. This near-pristine corner of the world is vital refuge for countless creatures. It is also the frontline of biodiversity conservation, where Traditional Owners and ecologists are working together to save the species who call the Kimberley home. 

From the scorching dry season of Lalin, when desperate wallabies risk “death by ancient reptile” as they brave the last water sources to drink, to the monsoon season of Wilakarra, when the annual pulse of water brings the landscape roaring to life and sparks an inter-species baby boom, each season brings new challenges and new opportunities to Kimberley. The Kimberley: Australia’s Wild West showcases a year of these animals’ lives and tracks the quests of those working to protect them.

Episode 1 "River of Life" 
At the end of Lalin, the Kimberley’s intense hot dry season, parched wallabies face peril to reach water in rivers ruled by fearsome saltwater crocodiles. When heat and humidity peak, frill-necked lizards battle for mates under skies rippling with lightning. Wilakarra (the rainy season), returns life to the Kimberley and revives the mighty Martuwarra/Fitzroy River, where Nyikina man and actor Mark Coles Smith launches a rafting expedition to explore its remote reaches. Tiny jacana chicks learn the ropes in the wetlands and frill-necked lizard hatchlings emerge, joining the host of new life born in the wet season.

SEARCHING FOR HISTORY ON LAND AND AT SEA

ENSLAVED: THE LOST HISTORY OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE
LIMITED SERIES
Wednesday 10:00pm

Presented by Hollywood icon and human rights activist Samuel L. Jackson, chronicles 400 years of human trafficking from Africa to the New World. The series tracks the efforts of Diving with a Purpose (DWP), an offshoot of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers, as they put together a multi-racial group of men and women to search for and locate six slave ships that went down with their human cargo. These modern-day adventures serve as springboards to tell the stories behind the ideology, economics and politics of slavery. It’s a story of brutality and inhumanity, but also of resistance, accomplishment and hope.

In Episode 1, Jackson traces his DNA to the Benga tribe of Gabon and begins his search for sunken slave ships. 

FROM "DOORMAT HOUSEWIFE" TO NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER

BECOMING KATHARINE GRAHAM
Tuesday 8:00pm

Becoming Katharine Graham tells the story of a painfully shy woman's accidental rise to power and how it changed history. After a family tragedy, Kay evolved from a "doormat wife" into a legendary newspaper publisher. As Nixon's nemesis during Watergate, she fought for truth, broke down barriers in a sexist world, and won a Pulitzer Prize, inspiring generations with her courage and resilience.

AND COMING SOON TO LPB - GET READY TO GET "HOOKED ON AMERICA"

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL SCREENING EVENT & MEET CAROL

Audiences can also experience the film on a big screen and meet Carol herself at a free community screening event planned for Wednesday, July 1 at 5:00 PM at Louisiana's beautiful Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The screening is free, but registration is required as seating is limited. Visit www.lpb.org/capturingamerica to sign up. 

Attendees at the free screening event will have an opportunity to meet Carol and her husband and travel partner Ted Landphair in person, along with independent filmmaker Kristen Akers Gozdecki and Director of Photography Paul Jacobson, who will participate in a post-screening Q&A discussion. 

Signed copies of Carol’s book, Why Louisiana Ain’t Mississippi… or Any Place Else!, authored by Jay Dardenne, will be available during the reception.

Guests will also be treated to a very special musical performance by New Orleans Jazz artist, John Boutté, who is featured in the film!

Major support for the screening event is provided by St. James Place, with additional support from AARP Louisiana and DEMCO. 

CAPTURING AMERICA: THE CAROL HIGHSMITH STORY
Premiering Monday, June 29 at 7:00pm

For more than 40 years, Carol Highsmith has greeted every single day with one mission: to document every nook and cranny of the United States through her photography. 

Join us as we follow Highsmith across the country in the original LPB documentary, CAPTURING AMERICA: THE CAROL HIGHSMITH STORY. A self-described nomad, Carol captures and documents life in America in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, visiting all 50 states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. From its majestic mountains and quirky roadside attractions to its most unforgettable characters, both known and unknown, we follow Carol through six states, including Louisiana, as she wraps up her life’s work and completes her study of America. 

It’s a task of almost unimaginable vastness. When it’s finished, Carol’s collection will amount to a projected 100,000 images, all destined for the Library of Congress where they live copyright and royalty free for all of America to enjoy. As we celebrate America’s 250^th, this priceless archive is Carol’s gift to a country she has loved since memory began. 

With unfathomable energy and determination, what is revealed is a woman who found purpose after pain and a love for people and place that will fill you with pride and hope. 

Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story was made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with additional funding provided by George Landegger and Diane Wallach. 

PROPOSED CHANGES TO FEMA AND WHAT THAT COULD MEAN FOR LOUISIANA; THE FULL FLAVOR OF WASHINGTON PARISH WATERMELONS

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
Friday 7:00pm  |  Sunday 5:00pm

Proposed changes to FEMA could have significant implications for Louisiana as the 2026 hurricane season gets underway. Recommendations from a federal review council would shift more responsibility for disaster response and recovery to state and local governments while potentially reducing some federal assistance programs. Supporters say the changes could improve efficiency, but critics warn they may place greater financial burdens on states that frequently face disasters. LPB's Christina Jensen talks to state leaders to discuss the pros and cons.

Washington Parish watermelons are more than a summertime treat; they're a source of pride for communities across the parish. Farmers say the area's sandy soil helps produce a distinctive flavor earning the melons a reputation throughout Louisiana and beyond. LPB's Johnny Atkinson takes us to Washington Parish to see how the watermelons are a symbol of heritage, hard work and hometown pride.

WHAT TO WATCH & WHEN
This Week on LPB

An all-new Thursday mystery series! London's Chelsea neighborhood is a beautiful borough for beautiful people, but it has a dark underside of deception, violence, greed — and murder. Bodies have a way of showing up, and things are rarely what they seem. DI Max Arnold and his partners, DS Priya Shamsie and DS Layla Walsh, must root out the truth and bring those responsible to justice — no matter their wealth or status.

THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE  |  SERIES PREMIERE  |  THURSDAY 9:00PM

MONDAY

7pm -  ANTIQUES ROADSHOW   At the beautiful Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas! Finds include a Marvel UK Spider-Man and Winslow Homer watercolors. 
8pm -  NOLLY ON MASTERPIECE    Series encore based on the life of British soap opera star Noele "Nolly" Gordon who was fired from her hit series without warning - but why?
9pm -  BOOKISH  The investigation into Harkup's death continues and Book discovers something surprising about the bomb site skeletons.
10pm  - THE LAST TWINS NEW  Under the shadow of Dr. Josef Mengele's horrific experiments at Auschwitz, the story of a man who risked everything to save dozens of twins from almost certain death. 



 

TUESDAY

7pm -  FINDING YOUR ROOTS   Rapper Wiz Khalifa and actor Sanaa Lathan
8pm - BECOMING KATHARINE GRAHAM   NEW   The barrier breaking newspaper publisher who went from shy socialite to Nixon's nemesis. 
9pm -  REEL SOUTH  NEW  A trio of films featuring a novice banjoist, off-road racing culture, and a Ukrainian immigrant's late-blooming art. 

 

WEDNESDAY 

7pm - NATURE  Wildheart    Immerse yourself in the Scottish Highlands and the 500-years-old Scots pine tree known as "Wildheart."
8pm - NOVA Secrets of the Forest    Explore fantastic forest landscapes in Costa Rica, Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, and more to learn how they can help the fight against climate change. 
9pm -  THE KIMBERLEY: AUSTRALIA'S WILD WEST  NEW  A 3-part series exploring the tropical wilderness in Australia's northwest region. 
10pm  - ENSLAVED: THE LOST HISTORY OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE  NEW  This 6-part series chronicles 400 years of human trafficking from Africa to the New World and the efforts of the group Diving With a Purpose, who are working to locate six slave ships that went down along with their human cargo. 
 

THURSDAY

7pm - SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES   NEW    A game show is filming in Great Slaughter when a contestant dies by electrocution. 
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉE  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - MIDSOMER MURDERS    The author of a book that sparked a nationwide treasure hunt is found dead. 
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORY    LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  The stories behind the sports headlines.  Hosted by Lyn Rollins. 
9pm - THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE   NEW  A new Thursday night mystery to dive into. The first case: a stonemason is pushed to his death under a train during the morning rush hour. Was it a vengeful spirit?

FRIDAY

7pm - LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS In-depth new coverage on important issues in the state along with Louisiana art, culture, and events. 
7:30pm -WASHINGTON WEEK  Roundtable discussion about the week's major news. 
8pm - GOSPEL An encore of the Henry Louis Gates, Jr., series exploring the roots of gospel music. 
9pm -  AMERICAN EXPERIENCE  George H.W. Bush  Explore the life and career of the 41st president, from his service in World War II to the Oval Office, and his role as the patriarch of a political family whose influence is unequaled in modern American life.
 

SATURDAY

7pm -  KEEPING UP APPEARANCES   After this episode you'll want to host your own outdoors-indoors luxury barbecue. 
7:30pm -  EVER DECREASING CIRCLES    Martin's caught between a rock and a hard place: helping a friend also means helping Paul. 
8pm -  MISS FISHER'S MURDER MYSTERIES    NEW   A young female factory worker's death may not have been an accident.
9pm - SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY: PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS   DS Keeler turns to Frank and Lu for help when he's blackmailed!
9:43pm - SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY: PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS    A TV presenter is sabotaged and then dies on air. Frank and Lu dig through the off screen feuds. 
10:30pm - AUSTIN CITY LIMITS    Kacey Musgraves performs songs from "Deeper Well."
 

SPEND SUNDAY SUMMER NIGHTS EXPLORE CLASSIC FRENCH CINEMA!

SUNDAY

7pm -  PATIENCE   NEW   A music student is found dead and when her professor dies suddenly it's up to Patience to unlock the mystery.  Stream the entire season with LPB PASSPORT.   
8pm - GRANTCHESTER ON MASTERPIECE    NEW  Rivalry turns deadly when a Cambridge student is murdered... and Alphy's Bible turns up at the scene.   Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
9pm -   DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 2 ON MASTERPIECE    Pick up the upstairs/downstairs story at Downton Abbey as the series finds us two years into WWI.  Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
10pm -  LPB PRESENTS CINÉMA FRANÇAIS  In "Le Bon et Les Mechants" (The Good Guys and the Bad Guys)This classic French film follows a band of thieves navigating survival as France edges toward war and occupation. 
 

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