JUNE NEWS + STATION HIGHLIGHTS
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Did you hear? Our newest radio show, More Than a Song, debuted today!

Hosted by Lubbock’s legendary musician and songwriter, Cary C. Banks, and produced by our award-winning TTU Public Media radio producer, Chuck Luck, "More Than a Song" strikes a tuneful chord, revealing the genuine essence of your favorite artists.

Tune in every Friday at 10:30AM on 89.1 FM, or catch up on radio.kttz.org!
JUNE 2023 PBS Programming Highlights
American Masters: Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll (Friday, June 2 @ 8:00 p.m.) covers the life of the rock legend.
After the Civil War, Black men enlisted in the U.S. Army looking for a better life. Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts, a Local USA Special, airs Monday, June 12 @ 9:00 p.m.
Retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley assists a former protégée in a murder case. Ridley begins Sunday, June 18 @ 7:00 p.m. 
Shaun Evans returns as Inspector Morse for the final season of Endeavour on Masterpiece, premiering Sunday, June 19 @ 8:00 p.m.
Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo airs Wednesday, June 21 @ 9:00 p.m. Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and their symptoms are often dismissed.
Sondra Radvanovsky stars as Medea in Great Performances at the Met: Medea, airing Friday June 16 @ 8:00 p.m.
Additional kids’ programming is available on the PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel on 5.3.
Endeavour | Streaming June 18
PBS PASSPORT | JUNE Features
RIDLEY | SEASON 1 | Streaming June 18
Retired Detective Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former protégée, Carol Farman, needs help cracking a complex murder case.
Binge all eight episodes of this season starting on the night of its broadcast premiere with Passport.

ENDEAVOUR | SEASON 9 | Streaming June 18
Shaun Evans and Roger Allam return for the final season of this beloved prequel to the Inspector Morse series.
Binge the final three-episode season with Passport.
KTTZ Passport is an added benefit for valued donors of public television. With KTTZ Passport, you can enjoy past episodes of many of your favorite PBS and KTTZ-TV shows on demand using your computer, smartphone, or tablet. With a yearly contribution of at least $60 or an ongoing monthly contribution of $5 or more you can receive this new member benefit.
JUNE PUBLIC MEDIA SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT
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