Detroit PBS Specials
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A great way to enjoy tax savings and support public television!
You have until December 31st to once again make a tax-free gift from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) directly to Detroit Public Television. It's a great way to not only enjoy tax savings but to also support the value of public television.
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Detroit PBS Specials is a local public television program presented by Detroit PBS
Detroit PBS Specials
Charitable IRA Rollover
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You have until December 31st to once again make a tax-free gift from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) directly to Detroit Public Television. It's a great way to not only enjoy tax savings but to also support the value of public television.
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Where to Watch Detroit PBS Specials
Detroit PBS Specials is available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS app.
70 Years of Public Media in Detroit
Clip | 3m 22s | Detroit PBS’s 70-year journey: a brief timeline of key milestones, innovations, and community impact (3m 22s)
A Thank You Message From The Board Of Trustees
Clip | 5m 1s | Your support has helped power 70 years of local public media. Thank you. (5m 1s)
Keeping the Great Lakes Strong: Detroit PBS Environmental Reporting
Clip | 55s | Coverage that protects our waterways, communities, and climate future. (55s)
Expanding Access to Learning: Detroit PBS Education for Kids, Families & Schools
Clip | 40s | Educational content and resources that support learners and educators statewide. (40s)
Detroit PBS Journalism: Context and Community Voices
Clip | 55s | Reporting that brings depth, accuracy, and community perspective. (55s)
Detroit PBS Arts & Culture: Stories That Celebrate Local Talent & Creativity
Clip | 1m | Showcasing the music, artists and cultural moments that define SE Michigan. (1m)
Caregiving: Detroit PBS Health & Wellness Stories That Support Families
Clip | 35s | Trusted guidance and heartfelt stories that uplift caregivers and communities. (35s)
What You Helped Power in 2025: Education, Arts, Journalism & More
Clip | 4m 35s | Highlighting our 2025 impact in journalism, education, arts, environment, and caregiving. (4m 35s)
Thanks for supporting Detroit PBS Pledge
Clip | 29s | With your sustaining gifts of just $10 a month, you can request this PBS Bluetooth speaker. (29s)
Detroit PBS CEO Rich Homberg addresses Federal Funding cuts and the CPB shutdown on FOX 2
Clip | 7m 49s | Rich Homberg joins The Pulse to address recent cuts to the CPB and the impact on local public media. (7m 49s)
What’s at Stake: Federal Funding for Public Media Cut
Clip | 1m 10s | Senate cuts federal funding for public media. Support Detroit PBS at donate.detroitpbs.org. (1m 10s)
The House voted to rescind Federal funding. Here's what you can do next.
Clip | 1m | On June 12, the House voted in favor of a proposal to rescind Federal Funding. (1m)
Take Action to Protect Detroit PBS & 90.9 WRCJ
Clip | 1m | Public media funding is at risk. Act now: https://www.protectmypublicmedia.org (1m)
How Does Public Media Get Funded? Meet the CPB.
Clip | 2m 37s | Public Media is under threat. Take action now at ProtectMyPublicMedia.org (2m 37s)
Protect My Public Media Day 2025
Clip | 1m | Learn how you can support Detroit PBS this Protect My Public Media Day. (1m)
Detroit PBS Staff Reflections: A Look Back at 2024
Clip | 2m 48s | What made 2024 special? Watch as the Detroit PBS team reflects on meaningful projects and moments! (2m 48s)
Holiday Greetings from Detroit PBS CEO and President
Clip | 1m 5s | A holiday message from Detroit PBS CEO and President, Rich Homberg (1m 5s)
Telling Our Stories | 2024 Lookback | Detroit PBS
Clip | 2m 40s | Telling the stories that shape our community. Four Million People. One Story. (2m 40s)
Exploring the Great Lakes and Beyond | 2024 Lookback | Detroit PBS
Clip | 1m 43s | Detroit PBS explores the wonders of the Great Lakes, nature, and scientific discovery. (1m 43s)
A Cradle to Career Approach | 2024 Lookback | Detroit PBS
Clip | 1m 17s | Detroit PBS KIDS + Michigan Learning Channel empower the next generation with programs and resources (1m 17s)
Celebrating Detroit’s Arts & Culture | 2024 Lookback | Detroit PBS
Clip | 1m 44s | Detroit PBS celebrates Detroit's arts scene with Detroit Performs LIVE! and 90.9 WRCJ. (1m 44s)
Clip | 14m 55s | The Erb Family Foundation has pledged $7.5 million to support Detroit PBS's move back to the city. (14m 55s)
Imagining the Possibilities at 234 Piquette
Preview | 8m 10s | Watch an overview of Detroit PBS’s plans for its perspective new campus in Detroit’s (8m 10s)
Preview | 30s | Ordinary and extraordinary Iraqi women, spanning decades of war and occupation (30s)
Preview | 30s | Join Ani Hovannisan and discover the story beneath the surface of modern-day turkey. (30s)
Preview | 30s | Get ready for The Doo Wop Project! Listen to the epic concert special. (30s)
Bravo! Florine Mark | June 13, 2017
Preview | 1m 2s | DPTV to honor the significant contributions of Florine Mark. (1m 2s)
Trump’s travel ban spurs emergency town hall
Clip | 5m 15s | Addressing President Trump's travel ban. (5m 15s)
An Uncommon Education: 200 Years of University of Michigan
Preview | 55s | Starting February 1, 2017, watch the story of the University of Michigan unfold. (55s)
Clip | 11m 28s | Detroit’s Delray neighborhood has been waiting 10+ for a new bridge to Canada. (11m 28s)
Preview | 30s | A great way to enjoy tax savings and support public television! (30s)
Dream Cruise Roadshow - Coming 8/18/16
Preview | 55s | Join DPTV for coverage of the 2016 Dream Cruise! (55s)
Clip | 5m 30s | An app that allows you to see racism from a first-person perspective. (5m 30s)
DPTV's 2016 Bravo! Celebration
Clip | 9m 40s | DPTV recognizes its donors and community partners. (9m 40s)
Cinetopia International Film Festival - 6/3 - 6/12/16
Preview | 30s | Cinetopia International Film Festival - 6/3 - 6/12/16 (30s)
What makes the Mackinac Policy Conference unique?
Preview | 1m 1s | Dennis Archer Jr. and Sandy Baruah on what makes the Mackinac Policy Conference unique. (1m 1s)
Full access to the Mackinac Policy Conference
Preview | 1m 8s | Don't miss full coverage of the Mackinac Policy Conference. (1m 8s)
2016 Mackinac Policy Conference Preview
Preview | 30s | Preview of 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference. (30s)
Beyond the Tap: Infrastructure
Preview | 30s | Consequences of America's crumbling infrastructure are explored. (30s)
Police Chief James Craig on Community Relations
Clip | 4m 26s | Police Chief Craig discusses the importance of building relationships with the community. (4m 26s)
The Intersection: A Project of the DJC
Clip | 3m 14s | The Detroit Journalism Cooperative will explore the conditions that sparked events of '67. (3m 14s)
Big Buck Night Preview - 1/28/16
Preview | 30s | Join us for the live taping of Big Buck Night! (30s)
Stories of Service: Dari Pfeiffer
Clip | 1m 41s | Veterans Stories of Service featuring Dari Pfeiffer. (1m 41s)
Stories of Service: Carl Price
Clip | 1m 41s | Stories of Service featuring veteran Carl Price. (1m 41s)
Archery at Farmington Hills' Heritage Park
Clip | 3m 1s | The public archery range at Heritage Hills Park gives a place for archers of all abilities (3m 1s)
Learning in the Wild: Water Sports
Clip | 5m 20s | At the Riley Wilderness Youth Camp campers are exposed to water activities on Cedar Lake. (5m 20s)
Learning in the Wild: Survival Skills
Clip | 6m 10s | Campers at the Riley Wilderness Youth Camp learn the skills they need to survive. (6m 10s)
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