7:00 PM |
Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri's Indelible Rol (repeat)
CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S INDELIBLE ROLE IN AMERICAN HISTORY is part one of a three-part docuseries that traces the state's role in U.S. history as it expanded west across the continent. From the region's Indigenous cultures up to the brink of the Civil War, this hour-long film explores Missouri's lasting and undeniable mark on American history, which helped shape the nation into what it is today. (Additional airings: 4/11 12:00 AM, 4/11 8:00 AM, 4/11 2:00 PM, 4/14 5:00 AM, 4/14 11:00 AM)
8:00 PM |
Crossroads Of A Nation: Missouri's Rifts, Roads
CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RIFTS, ROADS AND CIVIL RIGHTS traces Missouri's complex transformation from a battleground of Civil War loyalties to a keystone in America's mid-century modernization. Through archival images and expert commentary, the hour-long film explores how post-war reconstruction, the expansion of infrastructure and the long, unfinished fight for racial justice intersected across Missouri and helped shape American history. From the turmoil of border-state violence to the momentum of Route 66 and the grassroots power of the Civil Rights Movement, this documentary reveals how Missouri's history echoes the broader American story - complex, driven and still evolving. (Additional airings: 4/11 1:00 AM, 4/11 9:00 AM, 4/11 3:00 PM, 4/15 5:00 AM, 4/15 11:00 AM)
9:00 PM |
Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri's Rhythm, Roads
CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RHYTHM, ROADS & ROOTS explores how Missouri's cultural contributions helped shape the very identity of America. Positioned at the center of the country, the state became not only a crossroads of commerce and migration but also of creativity and tradition. The freedom of the open road found its most enduring image in Route 66, stretching from St. Louis westward into the horizon. Alongside these roads rose the sounds of a nation in the making: blues pouring out of St. Louis clubs, jazz rhythms taking root in Kansas City and country twang echoing through the Ozarks. These musical traditions, born of hardship and hope, would go on to shape the soundtrack of the 20th century. Missouri's influence didn't stop with music. From the smoky aroma of barbecue pits to the rise of craft brewing and local beer, the state cultivated flavors that became cornerstones of American cuisine. Kansas City barbecue came to embody not just a style of cooking but a way of gathering, celebrating and passing down heritage. Baseball diamonds across the state, from the Negro Leagues in Kansas City to the Cardinals' legendary dynasty in St. Louis, offered a stage where stories of triumph, struggle and community played out before a national audience. Through vivid stories, archival imagery and expert voices, CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RHYTHM, ROADS & ROOTS reveals how the state's culture radiated far beyond its borders. This is a story of how traditions born in the heartland became woven into the fabric of American identity. Missouri did not merely reflect the nation; it helped define it, turning crossroads into culture and everyday life into an enduring legacy. (Additional airings: 4/11 2:00 AM, 4/11 10:00 AM, 4/11 4:00 PM, 4/16 5:00 AM, 4/16 11:00 AM)
10:00 PM |
PBS News Hour
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
11:00 PM |
Bloomberg Wall Street Week
(Additional airings: 4/3 11:00 PM, 4/5 2:00 PM, 4/12 2:00 PM, 4/17 11:00 PM, 4/19 2:00 PM, 4/24 11:00 PM, 4/26 2:00 PM)