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Monday, May 19th

A German tin toy motorcycle; a Babe Ruth exhibition card; a Patek Philippe dress watch. Antiques Roadshow Junk in the Trunk 14 at 7:00 pm.

Long before the iPhone, another inventive device allowed everyone to instantly chronicle their lives - the Polaroid camera. The product, and the company's unique culture, would launch not only instant photography mania but also become the model for today's Silicon Valley tech culture. It all began with the Polaroid Model 95, first offered for sale in the fall of 1948. Its revolutionary power to allow the photographer to see the picture then and there would change the country, then the world. Mr. Polaroid tells the little-known story of the man behind the camera, a Harvard dropout named Edwin Land. Over a half century ago, before the smartphone, Land was dreaming up "a camera that you would use as often as your pencil or your eyeglasses." He would also come to believe his company was "on its way to lead the world - perhaps even to save it." Hubris, technology, brilliance, and a billion photographs a year are all part of the rollicking Polaroid story. American Experience Mr. Polaroid at 8:00 pm.

After decades in obscurity and sitting on a treasure trove of pictures, elusive San Francisco artist Michael Jang uses guerrilla art tactics to share his stunning, previously unknown work with unsuspecting audiences. Independent Lens Who Is Michael Jang at 10:00 pm.

Tuesday, May 20th

How Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America's lack of preparedness. With NPR, drawing on a decade of reporting on disasters and their aftermath, how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms. Frontline Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning at 9:00 pm.

This week on ON STORY, we're joined by screenwriter Guinevere Turner to discuss her process writing the infamous, slasher film AMERICAN PSYCHO. Turner deep-dives into her process translating the original novel and satirizing 80s culture, while striking a tonal balance of black-comedy and horror. On Story Script to Screen: American Psycho at 10:00 pm.

Wednesday, May 21st

The relationship between man and his noble steed is almost as old as civilization itself. Ever since the mysterious beginning of our extraordinary partnership, horses helped shape the human world. At the speed of a horse, our ancestors conquered distances and built empires. Together, humans and horses flourished side by side. What makes us so perfect for each other? Nature Equus: Story of the Horse: Origins at 7:00 pm.

How big is the universe? Will it ever end? Why is so much of it made of mysterious dark matter and energy? See how mind-bending discoveries over the past 50 years have revolutionized our understanding of the universe. NOVA Decoding The Universe: Cosmos at 8:00 pm.

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom. From praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies, nature has equipped these creatures with intelligence, agility, and necessary hunting skills for survival. Bugs That Rule the World Eat Or Be Eaten at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, May 22nd

Jason Isbell, a six-time Grammy Award winning musician, discusses his career spanning his time as a member of Drive-By Truckers, his solo work, and his new album, Foxes in the Snow. Overheard with Evan Smith Jason Isbell at 7:30 pm.

All over Texas, in familiar spaces, things go unseen - unless you take the time to look. This episode dives deep into the unseen depths of Texas caverns, pulls back the curtain on a growing water crisis, and takes us to a barbecue restaurant run by those who tend to go unnoticed. Texas Monthly Presents: The Story at 8:00 pm.

The new West is land of unprecedented opportunity. In less than a century, millions of prospectors rush to gold fields. Boomtowns appear overnight and a transcontinental railroad, built through mountains of solid granite, allow travelers to cross the country in only seven days. It is a century of ambition, greed, fame, and fortune. Of economic engines and technological marvels that change the country and the world. The Real Wild West Boom and Bust at 9:00 pm.

Friday, May 23rd

American Motors Corporation spends a fortune developing a futuristic new car called the Pacer. But things fall apart when its radical engine design can’t pass government pollution regulations, and customers are disappointed with its mediocre gas mileage. Meanwhile, internal politics tear the company apart as two men jockey for the CEO suite. Last Independent Automaker The Pacer (1974 - 1977) at 7:30 pm.

Saturday, May 24th

Reimagine lawns as gorgeous plants and vibrant wildlife with Benjamin Vogt, author of A New Garden Ethic and Prairie Up! Tour a repertory theater’s urban butterfly sanctuary for daily pollinator performances. Learn how to identify diverse wasps and why they benefit our gardens. See how to check out seeds at the library and share some from your garden. Central Texas Gardener Prairie Up: Benjamin Vogt at 12:00 pm.

Black Pumas founder Adrian Quesada brings to life the music of his acclaimed Spanish-language album Boleros Psicodelicos in a thrilling hour, with international guest vocalists iLe, Natalia Clavier, Girl Ultra, Clemente Castillo and more. Austin City Limits Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodelicos at 7:00 pm.

Two bodies are found in a London church with their throats slashed: a homeless man and an aristocratic Tory MP, who had recently resigned after a guest drowned at his wife's birthday party. Dalgliesh is called in to investigate. Guest stars include Jane Lapotaire (Downton Abbey, The Crown) and Fra Fee (Hawkeye). Dalgliesh A Taste for Death, Part 1 at 8:00 pm.

Part 2 at 8:45 pm.

Sunday, May 25th

Energy is so intertwined with the functioning of society that it's a basic need. Yet not all Americans have equal access to safe, reliable,affordable energy. We'll discuss energy justice initiatives that aim to spread the benefits of energy to more Americans, with Margo Weisz, Executive Director of Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute, and Monisha Shah from the EPA's Solar For All program. Energy Switch Energy Justice at 6:00 pm.

America's national night of remembrance live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol brings us together as one family of Americans to honor the service of generations of our men and women in uniform, our military families, and to pay tribute to all those who have given their lives for our country. Hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise, the 2025 concert features personal stories and tributes interwoven with musical performances by world-renowned artists and the National Symphony Orchestra to commemorate the real meaning of the holiday. National Memorial Day Concert 2025 at 7:00 pm.