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Thursday, May 2

early

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

KETKY

The Legacy of Black Horsemen

Explore the stories and contributions of Black jockeys, trainers, owners, grooms and exercise riders in the 1800s who persevered through enslavement, the outbreak of the Civil War, segregation and Jim Crow laws and were instrumental in laying the foundation of the Thoroughbred industry in America. A 2023 KET production. This program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

Loopstastic Mess Vacuum Test/How the Cookie Crumbled

Luke, Lyla, and Everett test out some vacuums after the Loops vacuum breaks. The kids set out to make cookies using substituted ingredients.

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early

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

KET

Amanpour and Company

Top

12:30 am ET 11:30 pm CT

KET2

Father Brown

The Hidden Man

Chief Inspector Sullivan pays Father Brown a visit to warn him that Hercule Flambeau is on the run and wanted for a series of brutal murders.

KETKIDS

Nature Cat

Nature Dance Party/Bad Dog Bart Jr.

Nature Cat must find music made by nature for the Nature Dance Party. Nature Cat's new toy goes missing.

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1:00 am ET 12:00 am CT

KET

Finding Your Roots

Fathers and Sons

Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, learn about the family they've never known.

KETKY

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

The Ralph Stanley Story

Explores Stanley's musical roots in the Clinch Mountains of Virginia, the early days of the Stanley Brothers, and Ralph's decision to continue on after the untimely death of brother Carter. Interviews with Stanley, former band members, and fellow musicians such as Patty Loveless and Dwight Yoakam are intercut with performance excerpts, including several with Larry Sparks and Ricky Skaggs at Skaggs' annual Hills of Home Bluegrass Festival. A 2003 Production.

KETKIDS

Arthur

The Blackout/Mei Lin Takes a Stand

It's the hottest day in Elwood City, when a total blackout leaves its residents without any electricity. Binky's baby sister Mei-Lin isn't keen on learning to walk and would rather stick to crawling.

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1:30 am ET 12:30 am CT

KET2

Hotel Portofino

Season 2, Episode Four: Contortions

Alice returns with her new fiance and Rose turns up with a plan to win back Lucian. Cecil schemes to take control of the Hotel from Bella and drive a wedge between her and Marco, while Bella thinks she has discovered the inspector's identity.

KETKIDS

Odd Squad

The Cherry-on-Top-Inator/Sir

Agents recall how a beloved gadget helped them. The agents bring in someone with an odd problem.

Top

2:00 am ET 1:00 am CT

KET

The Express Way with Dule Hill

Appalachia

In Appalachia, Dule Hill explores how music can provide solace and healing. He meets a master luthier rehabilitating opioid addicts, a Black folk musician and the creator of "Latin-grass," a fusion of Latin-American folk and bluegrass music.

KETKY

bookclub@ket

All the King's Men

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Robert Penn Warren's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "All the King's Men," based on the life of Huey Long. A 2001 KET production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Bandito: The Black Footed Ferret

Martin crash lands Aviva's new Stone Digger and encounters a lost colony of black footed ferrets.

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2:30 am ET 1:30 am CT

KET2

Seaside Hotel

Season 7, Episode Two: Collaboration

While Mrs. Weyse makes a dangerous discovery, Molin returns from Berlin with an offer to Madsen for a new cooperation with the Germans.

KETKY

Kentucky Collectibles

Hall of Famers Signed Baseball; Watch Fob; Italian Revival Lamp

Expert appraisers examine treasures including a baseball signed by several Hall of Famers, a watch fob known as "The Rock," and an Italian Revival Lamp worth a lot more than the purchase price of $25. A 2012 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Elephant in the Room

The brothers come across a lone baby elephant and bring him back to the Tortuga HQ for safety until they can find his mom.

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3:00 am ET 2:00 am CT

KET

Frontline

Documenting Police Use of Force

Investigating deaths after police used tactics like prone restraint and other 'less lethal' force.

KETKY

Kentucky Afield

Turkey Hunt, Deer Densities, Kayak Fishing

Spring turkey hunt; wildlife biologists use new technology to calculate deer densities; kayak fishing for hybrid striped bass on Lake Linville. A 2024 production.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

Loopstastic Mess Vacuum Test/How the Cookie Crumbled

Luke, Lyla, and Everett test out some vacuums after the Loops vacuum breaks. The kids set out to make cookies using substituted ingredients.

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3:30 am ET 2:30 am CT

KET2

Lucy Worsley's Royal Palace Secrets

A tour of London's most extraordinary palaces includes the forbidding Tower of London to glorious Hampton Court to treasure-filled Kensington Palace.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

Guns to Gardens, Bowling Green International Festival, Fashion Activism and Sustainability, Black Patch Tobacco Wars

In Louisville, a group called "Guns to Gardens Louisville" has teamed with local blacksmith Craig Kaviar to turn surrendered firearms into gardening tools; the International Festival celebrates Kentuckians that make up the diverse population of Bowling Green; Lexington-based designer Soreyda Begley is utilizing her talent and expertise to draw attention to sustainability in the fashion industry; the history of the Black Patch Wars and the civil unrest in Princeton, Kentucky in 1906. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Molly of Denali

Seal Dance/Snowboarding Qyah Style

Molly makes a new friend who teaches her about Unangax dances, and together they learn how to perform a traditional Seal Dance. Molly decides to make a video to show off "Qyah Style" snowboarding.

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4:00 am ET 3:00 am CT

KET

The Legacy of Black Horsemen

Explore the stories and contributions of Black jockeys, trainers, owners, grooms and exercise riders in the 1800s who persevered through enslavement, the outbreak of the Civil War, segregation and Jim Crow laws and were instrumental in laying the foundation of the Thoroughbred industry in America. A 2023 KET production. This program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions.

KETKY

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen (KET)

Prime Rib; No-Knead Bread; Creamy Horseradish Potatoes

For less than you pay for a meal of fast food, Tim and Nicki show you how to prepare and cook the perfect prime rib that makes delicious au jus for dipping. Pack on the flavors, learn where the cut of meat comes from and explore new tips and techniques for a fancy but affordable meal. Make some no-knead bread with a crispy outside and fluffy inside, season up a side of sauteed asparagus and mix up some creamy horseradish potatoes.

KETKIDS

Molly of Denali

Puppy Sitting/Big Dreams and Blue Skies

Trini offers to puppy-sit Tooey's newest sled dog, Khi, but ends up teaching him some bad habits. Molly makes a book about female pilots.

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4:30 am ET 3:30 am CT

KET2

History Detectives

Amelia Earhart Plane/Fillmore Pardon/Boxcar Home

A fragment that may been a piece of Amelia Earhart's plane, a letter from President Millard Fillmore commuting the death sentence of a Native American, and a Colorado home whose supports may have been constructed from a railroad boxcar.

KETKY

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Marty Brown, Paul Moseley, and Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express Cloggers are featured. A 2015 Production.

KETKIDS

Hero Elementary

The Lake Mistake/Plant Problem

When a super student accidentally freezes the lake, the Sparks' Crew needs to find a way to restore to its original, liquid state. The team must learn about plants when a Turbo Grow ray causes a plant to grow out of control all over Citytown.

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5:00 am ET 4:00 am CT

KET

Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein

The Cowboy

Examine the myths and realities of the American cowboy.

KETKY

Inside the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is much more than a horse race. Kelsey Starks, Chip Polston and Christie Dutton take you behind the scenes to see the hats, horses and hospitality. Learn the storied history, see the milliners in action, visit the backside morning workouts and take a tour of Millionaire's Row. A 2023 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Cyberchase

If You Can't Stand the Heat

The CyberSquad tries to keep cool as a heat wave sweeps through the cybersite during the annual Factoria Flower Show.

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5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT

KET2

MotorWeek

2024 Lincoln Nautilus

Check out the new Lincoln Nautilus, then daily driving the Hyundai Elantra.

KETKY

Connections

Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear

Renee speaks with Jane Beshear, former first lady of Kentucky, about her policy initiatives and programs during her time in the Governor's Mansion. A 2015 KET production.

KETKIDS

Let's Go Luna!

Glocken Around the Clock/Good Knight

In Munich, Leo learns it takes a special kind of Glockenspiel to make baby Mathilda happy. Carmen and the others must rescue Honey from Neuschwanstein Castle in Munich.

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morning

6:00 am ET 5:00 am CT

KET

Wai Lana Yoga

Lotus

Let your body bend in Blowing Tree and loosen your legs for Lotus with a five-part stretch.

KET2

Amanpour and Company

KETKIDS

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Samantha's Perfect Day/Welcome Home, Natalie Chan

Emily Elizabeth, Pablo, and Jack plan a surprise party for Samantha's birthday. Pablo rallies his friends to welcome his favorite author Natalie Chan to Birdwell Island.

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6:01 am ET 5:01 am CT

KETKY

Appalshop @ 40: Classics from the Collection

Sunnyside of Life

Celebrates the legacy of the country music dynasty of the Carter Family by focusing on the Carter Family Fold in Maces Spring, Va., an old-time music hall founded in 1975 by Janette, Joe, and Gladys, the children of A.P. and Sara Carter. The film features Saturday night performances at the Fold by such artists as the Home Folks, Red Clay Ramblers, and Hot Mud Family. The film also includes a history of the Carter Family. A 2011 Production.

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6:30 am ET 5:30 am CT

KET

Classical Stretch: By Essentrics

Back Pain Relief

Relieve your back pain instantly with this full-body workout from Montego Bay, Jamaica.

KETKIDS

Dinosaur Train

Dinosaur Train Submarine: Maisie Mosasaurus/Date Night

The Pteranodon family meet Maisie and Marvin Mosasaurus, two fast-swimming lizards with flippers. When Mr. and Mrs. Pteranodon go on a special anniversary date and the kids stay with their first babysitter.

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now

7:00 am ET 6:00 am CT

KET

Molly of Denali

Hot Springs Eternal/Tooey's Hero

It's winter and Molly is set on discovering a hot springs Grandpa Nat once found in a blizzard. Tooey's hero, dog musher Eugene Pike, recreates a historic mail run across interior Alaska.

KET2

NHK Newsline

KETKY

The Strange Case of Jonathan Swift and the Real Long John Silver

Tim Farmer has been chasing the legend of Jonathan Swift since he was a kid. He finally found out where some of the silver was, but more importantly, he finds out about merchant Jonathan Swift. He speaks with author Robert Prather about the mysterious connection between Swift and the famous fictional pirate.

KETKIDS

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Don't Wake Norman/Pinkasaurus

Pinkalicious and Peter work on acting like gnomes so they can guard the garden as Norman sleeps. Rafael's dog Rusty digs up a pink bone! What animal could it belong to?

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7:30 am ET 6:30 am CT

KET

Alma's Way

Alma's Rescue Repair; Alma Cools Off

Alma opens a traveling repair service. When Howard tells Junior he can't play water tag, Alma has to figure out how to handle her feelings.

KET2

Sit and Be Fit

Stretching

Strengthening should always be followed by stretching as an important component to any workout.

KETKIDS

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo

Big Bird & Kelvin Dukes

Elmo's new friend Ryan puts his skills to the test against Big Bird and Kelvin Dukes, while Grover helps Baby Bear open his brand-new restaurant.

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8:00 am ET 7:00 am CT

KET

Wild Kratts

Termites vs. Tongues

When Aviva and Koki accidentally miniaturize themselves and get carried away by termites, Martin and Chris must split up to search for them.

KET2

Classical Stretch: By Essentrics

Hip Strengthening

Exercising slowly to strengthen the entire body; working through the muscle chains of the legs to get stronger hips; stretching arms, hands and wrists to improve posture and relieve neck pain.

KETKY

75 Years of Keeneland: A Look Back

A discussion with the current and two former presidents of Keeneland on the eve of its 75th anniversary.

KETKIDS

Sesame Street

Fans of the Fan Dance

Ji-Young invites her friends Elmo, Zoe, Gabrielle, Charlie and Tamir to join her Korean fan dance class; together they learn how to use the fans and thank Ji-Young for sharing a dance special to her and her family.

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8:30 am ET 7:30 am CT

KET

Curious George

Camp George/Hoop Dupe

When Marco gets sick, George recreates a summer camp experience on his roof. George discovers that hula hoops can be musical.

KET2

Workplace Essential Skills

Ready for Work

Understanding and demonstrating work-readiness skills.

KETKIDS

Sesame Street

Rockin' with Elmo and Abby

Elmo and Abby create the "Best Friend Song" from each of their favorite songs.

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9:00 am ET 8:00 am CT

KET

Sesame Street

Rockin' with Elmo and Abby

Elmo and Abby create the "Best Friend Song" from each of their favorite songs.

KET2

Quilting Arts

Layers

Add couched fibers while quilting and paint on cotton with a wet-on-wet technique.

KETKY

Bywords

Gloria Smiley

Gloria Smiley, first Black principal of an "all white school" in Kentucky, talks about her career and education. A 1981 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

Bake It Til You Make It/Zoom-In Zadie

Louisa hatches a plan to trade mud pies for stickers, but Zeke can't remember his perfect mud pie recipe. Mr. E yearns to paint a square, but Quique's lessons aren't helping. Can Zadie's photos bring students to the class to inspire Mr. E?

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9:30 am ET 8:30 am CT

KET

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Margaret's First Thank You Day

Daniel is excited to show Margaret all the things they can do to celebrate Thank You Day at the Enchanted Garden, but plans change when Margaret gets sick.

KET2

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Partners In Patchwork III

Farmer's daughter and Texas star blocks; why certain things are pieced a certain way are featured.

KETKY

bookclub@ket

All the King's Men

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Robert Penn Warren's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "All the King's Men," based on the life of Huey Long. A 2001 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

The Treeborhood Photo Album/Runway Recycling

Zadie creates a Treeborhood photo album to trace the growth of their beloved Tree from little, to big, to VERY big. When Mr. E accidentally polka-dances a sculpture to smithereens, he and Louisa hold a contest to replace it.

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10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT

KET

Work It Out Wombats!

3,2,1 Lift Off! / Moon Magic

Is Louisa a moon magician? Zeke learns how she turns the moon into different shapes.

KET2

People of the North

The Lofoten Islands (Lofoten)

A visit to the island of Lofoten for a ski trip and views of the Arctic islands; a dinner featuring Arctic kelp.

KETKY

Kentucky Collectibles

Hall of Famers Signed Baseball; Watch Fob; Italian Revival Lamp

Expert appraisers examine treasures including a baseball signed by several Hall of Famers, a watch fob known as "The Rock," and an Italian Revival Lamp worth a lot more than the purchase price of $25. A 2012 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Tiger Family Trip

The Tiger Family is heading out on a road trip to Grandpere's house and Daniel gets a helpful map.

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10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT

KET

Donkey Hodie

Someplace Cold/Purple Polka Dot Party

The pals and Trolley try to keep a snow snurdle from melting. Panda invites his pals to a party on Planet Purple.

KET2

Weekends with Yankee

Handmade in New England

White Flower Farm in Connecticut's Litchfield County; Dumais Made, a ceramics studio specializing in home decor; Cider Hill Farm's hayride tour, antique apple varieties and cider doughnuts; Red Kite Candy in Hanover, N.H.

KETKY

Inside Louisville

Inside the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby, the greatest two minutes in sports, celebrates its 150th year. From the backside to the fashion, the mint juleps and more, discover what makes the run for the roses a storied Louisville tradition. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Visiting Grandpere/The Tiger Family Goes Back Home

Grandpere and Daniel have fun hunting for buried treasure and they also take a sunrise boat ride. Grandpere takes Daniel on a special sunrise boat ride before the Tiger Family heads back home.

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11:00 am ET 10:00 am CT

KET

Lyla in the Loop

Loopstastic Mess Vacuum Test/How the Cookie Crumbled

Luke, Lyla, and Everett test out some vacuums after the Loops vacuum breaks. The kids set out to make cookies using substituted ingredients.

KET2

Curious Traveler

Curious Rome

The Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome are explored.

KETKIDS

Curious George

Blowin' in the Wind/George's Noisy New Neighbor

Charkie keeps finding George no matter where he hides. George discovers a woodpecker has occupied Jumpy's tree.

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11:01 am ET 10:01 am CT

KETKY

Kentucky Life

Guns to Gardens, Bowling Green International Festival, Fashion Activism and Sustainability, Black Patch Tobacco Wars

In Louisville, a group called "Guns to Gardens Louisville" has teamed with local blacksmith Craig Kaviar to turn surrendered firearms into gardening tools; the International Festival celebrates Kentuckians that make up the diverse population of Bowling Green; Lexington-based designer Soreyda Begley is utilizing her talent and expertise to draw attention to sustainability in the fashion industry; the history of the Black Patch Wars and the civil unrest in Princeton, Kentucky in 1906. A 2024 KET production.

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11:30 am ET 10:30 am CT

KET

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Nikola Tesla/I Am Nellie Bly

Xavier is upset thinking he won't be able to bring the museum to his friend in Japan, but Nikola Tesla encourages him not to give up. Nellie Bly helps Yadina overcome her fear of the monkey bars.

KET2

Switch On

Hydropower in Africa

In Ethiopia, Dr. Tinker examines the key issues of building hydro there and across the world.

KETKIDS

Curious George

George's Geode Jamboree/The Man with the Yellow Hair

George stumbles upon a closed earth science exhibit and decides to start his rock collection. George and the Man with the Yellow Hat stop at a barbershop where George learns of the barber's special techniques.

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11:31 am ET 10:31 am CT

KETKY

Connections

Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear

Renee speaks with Jane Beshear, former first lady of Kentucky, about her policy initiatives and programs during her time in the Governor's Mansion. A 2015 KET production.

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afternoon

12:00 pm ET 11:00 am CT

KET

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

The Secret Life of Henrietta/Photographer Peter

Pinkalicious and Peter make their own movie. Daddy lets Pinkalicious and Peter use his old Polaroid camera.

KET2

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen (KET)

Prime Rib; No-Knead Bread; Creamy Horseradish Potatoes

For less than you pay for a meal of fast food, Tim and Nicki show you how to prepare and cook the perfect prime rib that makes delicious au jus for dipping. Pack on the flavors, learn where the cut of meat comes from and explore new tips and techniques for a fancy but affordable meal. Make some no-knead bread with a crispy outside and fluffy inside, season up a side of sauteed asparagus and mix up some creamy horseradish potatoes.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

Growing the Ungrowdenia; Camp Buddy Buddy

After getting too much water, Donkey's new flower grows too big and disrupts her garden. The wind ruins Donkey and Panda's Camp Buddy Buddy plan.

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12:02 pm ET 11:02 am CT

KETKY

75 Years of Keeneland: A Look Back

A discussion with the current and two former presidents of Keeneland on the eve of its 75th anniversary.

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12:30 pm ET 11:30 am CT

KET

Elinor Wonders Why

A Change of Art; The Litterbug

Elinor and her class run out of paint while painting outdoors and experiment with natural items. Elinor, Ari and Olive help Mrs. Hippo pick up litter in the park.

KET2

The Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah's Legacy

Creole Feast

Chefs Dook and Zoe Chase recreate some of Leah's favorite dishes, including Creole jambalaya, redfish court bouillon, pane veal and crawfish and andouille maque choux.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

Cheesy Con/Stanley's One-Dragon Show

Donkey is disappointed to miss Cheesy Con after she hurts her hoof. Stanley's pals help him get things back on track for his one-dragon show.

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1:00 pm ET 12:00 pm CT

KET

Rosie's Rules

Dragon Drama/Rosie's Lucky Charm

Rosie and Javi prepare for the arrival of a dragon. Rosie finds a lucky charm in the backyard.

KET2

Table for All with Buki Elegbede

Havana on the Hudson

Up close and personal with the Cuban community in New Jersey at a cigar speakeasy and "Havana on the Hudson."

KETKY

Appalshop @ 40: Classics from the Collection

Sunnyside of Life

Celebrates the legacy of the country music dynasty of the Carter Family by focusing on the Carter Family Fold in Maces Spring, Va., an old-time music hall founded in 1975 by Janette, Joe, and Gladys, the children of A.P. and Sara Carter. The film features Saturday night performances at the Fold by such artists as the Home Folks, Red Clay Ramblers, and Hot Mud Family. The film also includes a history of the Carter Family. A 2011 Production.

KETKIDS

Elinor Wonders Why

Zig Zag Plant; Butterfly Drinks

A mystery is afoot at Elinor's school when one of the class plants grows in an unusual shape. Elinor dresses up as a butterfly for Insect Day at school, but she can't drink anything when her hands are busy being the wings!

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1:30 pm ET 12:30 pm CT

KET

Nature Cat

Agents of the Great Outdoors/The Nature-tastic Four

Nature Cat and the gang help deliver a possum's letter to his wife in the big city. The crew must stop an evil gerbil from stealing the sunset.

KET2

Pati's Mexican Table

Backyard Picnic

Pati makes some of her favorite "picnic foods" including potato and poblano rajas salad.

KETKIDS

Rosie's Rules

Rosie the Dog Sitter/Chef Rosie

Rosie helps Tia by taking care of her puppy, Benito. Rosie opens her own restaurant with Iggy.

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2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT

KET

Odd Squad

Sample of New York/It's Not Easy Being Chill

The Mobile Unit reports to the New York City Odd Squad to help with a big problem. An agent-in-training visits the Mobile Unit.

KET2

Medical Stories

Rare Courage

Meet two women who stand as warriors in their determination to conquer their illnesses.

KETKY

WoodSongs Kids

Wyatt Ellis & Owen Brockman

Twelve-year-old master musician Wyatt Ellis plays mandolin, guitar and fiddle; banjo player Owen Brockman, 12, is part of Tomorrow's Bluegrass Stars and the "IBMA Kids on Bluegrass" program.

KETKIDS

Rosie's Rules

Abuela's Birthday/Cat Mail

Rosie tries to send Abuela a birthday party in the mail. Rosie tries to send Gatita in the mail.

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2:30 pm ET 1:30 pm CT

KET

Arthur

Prunella the Packrat/What's in a Name?

Prunella tries to break her packrat habits and Binky find out his real name isn't Binky, it's Shelley!

KET2

People of the North

The Lofoten Islands (Lofoten)

A visit to the island of Lofoten for a ski trip and views of the Arctic islands; a dinner featuring Arctic kelp.

KETKY

Connections

Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear

Renee speaks with Jane Beshear, former first lady of Kentucky, about her policy initiatives and programs during her time in the Governor's Mansion. A 2015 KET production.

KETKIDS

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Eugenie Clark / I Am Benjamin Banneker

Brad learns that asking questions can help him feel less afraid. Overcoming a challenge makes Yadina feel proud.

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Connections host Renee Shaw smiling in a gray suit along with the show logo and a "Check Schedule" button.Connections host Renee Shaw smiling in a gray suit along with the show logo and a "Check Schedule" button.

3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT

KET

A Chef's Life

All Sunchoked Up

Flo and Theo's pre-school class visit the restaurant for a meal where table manners are the focus, but exceptionally slow service makes everyone antsy, especially Ben.

KET2

Weekends with Yankee

Handmade in New England

White Flower Farm in Connecticut's Litchfield County; Dumais Made, a ceramics studio specializing in home decor; Cider Hill Farm's hayride tour, antique apple varieties and cider doughnuts; Red Kite Candy in Hanover, N.H.

KETKIDS

Alma's Way

Picture Perfect/Hands for the Day

Alma and Rafia want to make an animal photo book, but the animals won't cooperate. Alma and Rafia volunteer to help Safina after she hurts her arm.

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3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT

KETKY

Bywords

Gloria Smiley

Gloria Smiley, first Black principal of an "all white school" in Kentucky, talks about her career and education. A 1981 KET production.

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3:30 pm ET 2:30 pm CT

KET

Ask This Old House

Humidity Mystery, Deck Staining

Richard diagnoses and repairs an HVAC system, Mark builds a fire, and Mauro stains a deck.

KET2

Curious Traveler

Curious Rome

The Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome are explored.

KETKY

From the Ground Up

Landscape Design

A look at cemeteries, gardens, parks, and greenspace communities in Kentucky. A 1991 KET production.

KETKIDS

Alma's Way

Singing on the 6 Train; Safina's Doggy Problem

When Tia Gloria can't make it to Alma's spring concert, Alma brings the concert to her. Alma helps Safina with the puppies at the animal clinic.

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4:00 pm ET 3:00 pm CT

KET

The Legacy of Black Horsemen

Explore the stories and contributions of Black jockeys, trainers, owners, grooms and exercise riders in the 1800s who persevered through enslavement, the outbreak of the Civil War, segregation and Jim Crow laws and were instrumental in laying the foundation of the Thoroughbred industry in America. A 2023 KET production. This program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions.

KET2

Woodsmith Shop

Quick & Easy Band Sawn Boxes

Take your band saw skills to the next level with a leaf-inspired box and other projects.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

Latitude Arts Community; Kayaking Bourbon Co; Webster Co. Coal Mine Disaster; Camp Zachary Taylor

Disability does not mean inability at Lexington's Latitude Artist Community, Doug canoes Bourbon County streams and stops by downtown Paris, Kentucky's largest coal mine disaster took place in Webster County, and Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville trained thousands of soldiers destined for the fields and trenches of World War I. A 2017 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

The Four Little Pigs and Brucey/Handle with Care

Lyla and Luke act out variations on a fairytale. Lyla, Louis, and Stu set out to explore the neighborhood to track down a missing package.

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4:30 pm ET 3:30 pm CT

KET2

Kentucky Afield

Turkey Hunt, Deer Densities, Kayak Fishing

Spring turkey hunt; wildlife biologists use new technology to calculate deer densities; kayak fishing for hybrid striped bass on Lake Linville. A 2024 production.

KETKY

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Marty Brown, Paul Moseley, and Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express Cloggers are featured. A 2015 Production.

KETKIDS

Nature Cat

The Leaf Fairy/Midge Over Troubled Water

The gang searches for the Leaf Fairy. Nature Cat's waterskiing stunts are interrupted by a swarm of bugs.

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5:00 pm ET 4:00 pm CT

KET

Nova

Making North America: Human

From Ice Age to oil boom, discover the challenges faced and the wealth uncovered as humans take over the continent.

KET2

Homemade Live!

Recipe Redemption

Cookbook author J. Kenji Lopez-Alt talks about his worst gnocchi nightmare. Joel gets a chance to fix a meal he has waited 20 years to make.

KETKY

Inside Louisville

Inside the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby, the greatest two minutes in sports, celebrates its 150th year. From the backside to the fashion, the mint juleps and more, discover what makes the run for the roses a storied Louisville tradition. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Arthur

Arthur's Snow Biz/Bugged

It's winter, and Arthur's snow shoveling business is booming-until Buster decides to get in on the action. As the temperature drops, the competition heats up. Brain wakes up one morning to discover that he's a cockroach. Is this a dream, or has he finally become a "real" pest?

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5:30 pm ET 4:30 pm CT

KET2

The Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah's Legacy

Creole Feast

Chefs Dook and Zoe Chase recreate some of Leah's favorite dishes, including Creole jambalaya, redfish court bouillon, pane veal and crawfish and andouille maque choux.

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Odd Squad

Odd Off the Press

OSMU holds a press conference to introduce a new member.

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5:31 pm ET 4:31 pm CT

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Connections

Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear

Renee speaks with Jane Beshear, former first lady of Kentucky, about her policy initiatives and programs during her time in the Governor's Mansion. A 2015 KET production.

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6:00 pm ET 5:00 pm CT

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BBC News America

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Table for All with Buki Elegbede

Havana on the Hudson

Up close and personal with the Cuban community in New Jersey at a cigar speakeasy and "Havana on the Hudson."

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Wild Kratts

Aqua Frog

The Wild Kratts uncover a plot by Zach Varmitech to destroy the habitat of bull frogs.

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6:02 pm ET 5:02 pm CT

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Appalshop @ 40: Classics from the Collection

Sunnyside of Life

Celebrates the legacy of the country music dynasty of the Carter Family by focusing on the Carter Family Fold in Maces Spring, Va., an old-time music hall founded in 1975 by Janette, Joe, and Gladys, the children of A.P. and Sara Carter. The film features Saturday night performances at the Fold by such artists as the Home Folks, Red Clay Ramblers, and Hot Mud Family. The film also includes a history of the Carter Family. A 2011 Production.

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6:30 pm ET 5:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Edition

May 2, 2024

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Pati's Mexican Table

Backyard Picnic

Pati makes some of her favorite "picnic foods" including potato and poblano rajas salad.

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Wild Kratts

Road Runner

Chris and Martin need the help - and powers - of a roadrunner to track down a mysterious lizard.

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7:00 pm ET 6:00 pm CT

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PBS NewsHour

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Opportunity Knock$

Meet the Familie$

Six families living on the edge of financial disaster need solutions and get help from financial experts.

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Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

The Ralph Stanley Story

Explores Stanley's musical roots in the Clinch Mountains of Virginia, the early days of the Stanley Brothers, and Ralph's decision to continue on after the untimely death of brother Carter. Interviews with Stanley, former band members, and fellow musicians such as Patty Loveless and Dwight Yoakam are intercut with performance excerpts, including several with Larry Sparks and Ricky Skaggs at Skaggs' annual Hills of Home Bluegrass Festival. A 2003 Production.

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Lyla in the Loop

The Four Little Pigs and Brucey/Handle with Care

Lyla and Luke act out variations on a fairytale. Lyla, Louis, and Stu set out to explore the neighborhood to track down a missing package.

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7:30 pm ET 6:30 pm CT

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The Red Green Show

The Movie Project

A group of bandy-legged vegetarian filmmakers invade Possum Lodge to shoot a documentary on the environmental fallout of manly behavior.

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Molly of Denali

Rocky Rescue/Canoe Journey

A science expedition becomes a rescue mission when Nina hurts her ankle and must be airlifted home. Molly and Mom join Randall and his family in Sitka for their traditional canoe trip to Juneau.

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8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT

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Antiques Roadshow

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Hour 1

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens treasures include Fred Rogers postcards, a 1966 Milton Glaser-signed Bob Dylan poster and a Tiffany Studios special order tulip lamp.

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This Old House

New Jersey | Next Level Tight

Vapor barrier electrical boxes, drip edge flashing, and exterior window trim are installed.

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Molly of Denali

Sticker Shock/A Song for Lola

Tooey labels everything to keep track of his stuff. Vera wants to surprise her Lola Miranda with a special song.

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8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT

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Kentucky Life

Latitude Arts Community; Kayaking Bourbon Co; Webster Co. Coal Mine Disaster; Camp Zachary Taylor

Disability does not mean inability at Lexington's Latitude Artist Community, Doug canoes Bourbon County streams and stops by downtown Paris, Kentucky's largest coal mine disaster took place in Webster County, and Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville trained thousands of soldiers destined for the fields and trenches of World War I. A 2017 KET Production.

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8:30 pm ET 7:30 pm CT

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Ask This Old House

Paint Dark Basement, Bat House

Brightening a dark apartment using paint concentrations; what naturally causes wet basements and how to mitigate it; building a bat house.

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Kentucky Afield

Turkey Hunt, Deer Densities, Kayak Fishing

Spring turkey hunt; wildlife biologists use new technology to calculate deer densities; kayak fishing for hybrid striped bass on Lake Linville. A 2024 production.

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Hero Elementary

Search and Rescue / Secret Lives of Teachers

The team follows hot and cold clues to find their schoolmates who are hiding somewhere in Citytown. The kids are surprised to see their teacher on the weekend outside of school.

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9:00 pm ET 8:00 pm CT

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Doc Martin

Season 10, Episode Eight: Our Last Summer

As the Ellinghams prepare to leave, Ruth admits to Martin that she's been writing a paper on his phobia and she thinks he's been misdiagnosed. Ruth is also counseling Mrs. Tishell on overcoming her obsession with the Doc, while Penhale arranges their goodbye party. Chicken the dog escapes and Martin has a life-threatening accident trying to catch him.

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Art Happens Here with John Lithgow

Actor John Lithgow goes back to high school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education, exploring dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble.

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Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen (KET)

Prime Rib; No-Knead Bread; Creamy Horseradish Potatoes

For less than you pay for a meal of fast food, Tim and Nicki show you how to prepare and cook the perfect prime rib that makes delicious au jus for dipping. Pack on the flavors, learn where the cut of meat comes from and explore new tips and techniques for a fancy but affordable meal. Make some no-knead bread with a crispy outside and fluffy inside, season up a side of sauteed asparagus and mix up some creamy horseradish potatoes.

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Cyberchase

On the Line

Digit heads off to dispose of the powerful Network Interface Card, but a sinister cyvulture steals it from him and gives it to Hacker. At a secret location on the Northern Frontier, Hacker uses the NIC to power up his dastardly Transformatron and transforms himself so he can slip into Control Central and replace Motherboard.

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9:30 pm ET 8:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Collectibles

Hall of Famers Signed Baseball; Watch Fob; Italian Revival Lamp

Expert appraisers examine treasures including a baseball signed by several Hall of Famers, a watch fob known as "The Rock," and an Italian Revival Lamp worth a lot more than the purchase price of $25. A 2012 KET Production.

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Let's Go Luna!

Andy, King of Scots/Leo the Nessie Hunter

Andy becomes obsessed with all things Scottish after finding out about his heritage.

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10:00 pm ET 9:00 pm CT

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Father Brown

The Hidden Man

Chief Inspector Sullivan pays Father Brown a visit to warn him that Hercule Flambeau is on the run and wanted for a series of brutal murders.

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The Real Story of Mr Bates vs The Post Office

Hundreds of innocent subpostmasters were wrongly accused of theft, fraud and false accounting due to a faulty computer system in one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history.

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Kentucky Edition

May 2, 2024

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Rosie's Rules

Abuela's Birthday/Cat Mail

Rosie tries to send Abuela a birthday party in the mail. Rosie tries to send Gatita in the mail.

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10:30 pm ET 9:30 pm CT

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Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen (KET)

Prime Rib; No-Knead Bread; Creamy Horseradish Potatoes

For less than you pay for a meal of fast food, Tim and Nicki show you how to prepare and cook the perfect prime rib that makes delicious au jus for dipping. Pack on the flavors, learn where the cut of meat comes from and explore new tips and techniques for a fancy but affordable meal. Make some no-knead bread with a crispy outside and fluffy inside, season up a side of sauteed asparagus and mix up some creamy horseradish potatoes.

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Eugenie Clark / I Am Benjamin Banneker

Brad learns that asking questions can help him feel less afraid. Overcoming a challenge makes Yadina feel proud.

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11:00 pm ET 10:00 pm CT

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BBC News

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Kentucky Edition

May 2, 2024

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Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Marty Brown, Paul Moseley, and Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express Cloggers are featured. A 2015 Production.

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Alma's Way

Picture Perfect/Hands for the Day

Alma and Rafia want to make an animal photo book, but the animals won't cooperate. Alma and Rafia volunteer to help Safina after she hurts her arm.

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11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT

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The Caverns Sessions

Kitchen Dwellers

The quartet Kitchen Dwellers out of Montana presents bluegrass, folk and rock through timeless American stories.

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Kentucky Life

Guns to Gardens, Bowling Green International Festival, Fashion Activism and Sustainability, Black Patch Tobacco Wars

In Louisville, a group called "Guns to Gardens Louisville" has teamed with local blacksmith Craig Kaviar to turn surrendered firearms into gardening tools; the International Festival celebrates Kentuckians that make up the diverse population of Bowling Green; Lexington-based designer Soreyda Begley is utilizing her talent and expertise to draw attention to sustainability in the fashion industry; the history of the Black Patch Wars and the civil unrest in Princeton, Kentucky in 1906. A 2024 KET production.

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Alma's Way

Singing on the 6 Train; Safina's Doggy Problem

When Tia Gloria can't make it to Alma's spring concert, Alma brings the concert to her. Alma helps Safina with the puppies at the animal clinic.

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11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Edition

May 2, 2024

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11:58 pm ET 10:58 pm CT

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Star Gazers

The Three Little C's 2024

Host Trace Dominguez offers a brief synopsis of what's happening in the night sky.

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12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

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Amanpour and Company

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Miriam and Alan: Lost in Scotland

Season 1, Episode One

Starting in Glasgow, Miriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming visit the street where Miriam's Jewish family first lived in Scotland, then journey north into the Highlands; Alan learns about his ancestral past at Cawdor Castle.

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Settlement Schools of Appalachia

In the late 19th century, college-educated young women of the Bluegrass, influenced by the progressive movement, established several community schools in isolated areas of Eastern Kentucky. This 1995 KET production looks at the early history, growth, and contemporary roles of these Appalachian community institutions. A 1995 KET Production.

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Lyla in the Loop

The Four Little Pigs and Brucey/Handle with Care

Lyla and Luke act out variations on a fairytale. Lyla, Louis, and Stu set out to explore the neighborhood to track down a missing package.

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