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explore.org is a philanthropic media organization and a multi-media division of the Annenberg Foundation. Created by filmmaker and philanthropist Charles Annenberg Weingarten to champion the selfless acts of others, inspire lifelong learning and help people fall in love with the world again, explore.org is home to more than 300 original films and a massive library of world-class photography from all over the globe. As an advertising-free philanthropic media organization, explore.org prides itself on purity and regularly provides grants to organizations focused on improving the human condition and the planet.

Tue
Sep 17

5:00PM

KCETLINK

Special: Nature Collection

Take a journey around the world with Charlie and the Explore team on their quest to capture the essence of mother nature. Hike through Rwanda's rainforests to explore the lives of wild mountain gorillas; sail through the Bahamas and witness dolphins ...

More airdates:
Thu, Sep 19, 2013 - 11:00 AM - KCETLINK
Thu, Sep 19, 2013 - 5:00 PM - KCETLINK
Sat, Sep 21, 2013 - 11:00 AM - KCETLINK

Tue
Sep 17

10:00PM

KCET-HD

West Virginia - Hillbillies, Coal Miners, Treehuggers, and God

On April 5th, 2010, an explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine killed 29 miners. Join host Charles Annenberg Weingarten and the explore.org team as they enter the heart of Appalachia to meet the community torn apart by the disaster.

More airdates:
Wed, Sep 18, 2013 - 11:00 AM - KCETLINK
Wed, Sep 18, 2013 - 5:00 PM - KCETLINK
Fri, Sep 20, 2013 - 11:00 AM - KCETLINK

Mon
Sep 23

1:30AM

KCETLINK

No Child Is Born A Terrorist

Zacharia Zubeidi, known terrorist in Jenin, has survived 4 assassination attempts by Israeli forces. While interviewing him, explore host Charlie expects to be gunned down at any moment.

More airdates:
Mon, Sep 23, 2013 - 11:00 AM - KCETLINK
Mon, Sep 23, 2013 - 5:00 PM - KCETLINK
Wed, Sep 25, 2013 - 11:00 AM - KCETLINK

Mon
Sep 23

5:30AM

KCETLINK

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Mon, Oct 7, 2013 - 5:00 PM - KCETLINK
Tue, Oct 8, 2013 - 5:00 PM - KCETLINK
Wed, Oct 9, 2013 - 5:00 PM - KCETLINK

Mon
Sep 23

11:35PM

KCETLINK

Rehab for the Soul

In this episode of explore Charlie and his team are on a fact-finding mission to learn about the obstacles and opportunities faced by those with disabilities. Meet the former mayor of Vancouver, Sam Sullivan, who survived a near fatal ski accident at...

More airdates:
Tue, Sep 24, 2013 - 3:35 AM - KCETLINK
Fri, Oct 4, 2013 - 1:36 AM - KCETLINK

Tue
Sep 24

11:00AM

KCETLINK

Southwest Borderlands

The American Southwest is a complex region where cultures transcend political borders. Join Charlie and the explore Team as they meet people pursuing a life in the United States while struggling to maintain their cultural heritage and longstanding tr...

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Tue, Sep 24, 2013 - 5:00 PM - KCETLINK
Thu, Sep 26, 2013 - 11:00 AM - KCETLINK
Thu, Sep 26, 2013 - 5:00 PM - KCETLINK

Tue
Sep 24

10:00PM

KCET-HD

Special: Healing The Human Heart

Travel with Charles Annenberg Weingarten and the explore.org Team to Mumbai, India, the Palestinian-Jewish village Neve Shalom-Wahat al-Salam, and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to witness extraordinary tales of healing.

More airdates:
Mon, Sep 30, 2013 - 11:00 AM - KCETLINK
Mon, Sep 30, 2013 - 5:00 PM - KCETLINK
Wed, Oct 2, 2013 - 11:00 AM - KCETLINK

Tue
Oct 1

11:00AM

KCETLINK

Youthful Expressions

Tour the world with Charlie and the explore.org Team on their search to uncover the unique perspectives of today's youth. From schoolchildren in rural Anwu, China, to daring child filmmakers in Hebron, West Bank; and from street poets in Los Angeles,...

More airdates:
Tue, Oct 1, 2013 - 5:00 PM - KCETLINK
Thu, Oct 3, 2013 - 11:00 AM - KCETLINK
Thu, Oct 3, 2013 - 5:00 PM - KCETLINK