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Phil Meyer
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Southern Oregon PBS CEO / Using My Media Powers for Good / Autism Dad / Media Literacy / Cubs Fan / he-him-his / Ally
TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS...
A look back at some of SOPBS's Homegrown productions, featuring "Including Us" an insider's view of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's inclusive production of Hairspray.

Go to donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate to become the newest SOPBS Member today.
December 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: France Made With Love

A journey across France showcases the craftsmanship and cultural charm of the country's most remarkable artisans.

Show your support for SOPBS by donating at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate
December 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Fever: OK, fellow babies, it's now time to go to our man on the scene, live from the Pinedale Shopping Mall, for the big WKRP turkey give away. Take it way, Les Nessman.
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"Extraordinary" — Rolling Stone
"One of the best combat films ever made" — Documentary Magazine
"Truly remarkable" — The New York Times
TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: FRONTLINE: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Combat footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
According to Activate Consulting's newest analysis of consumer tech & media activity, multitasking "leads to a 32-hour day for the average American, with over 13 hours spent using technology & media."

Activate's tech & media outlook report for 2026 is available at cdn.sanity.io/files/bw8wgp...
November 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Happy birthday, Cookie Monster! We brought you some cookies to celebrate! 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪 #HappyBirthdayCookieMonster
November 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Teachers and Homeschoolers: Do you have *concerns* about AI in school?

Join this @pbsnews.org Classroom zoom to share concerns 404 Media's Jason Koebler, David Cutler, and Anne Lutz Fernandez on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 4-5pm PT.

RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
WE'RE HIRING!

The Membership Assistant will be the first point of contact for members, major donors, visitors, staff, and vendors for Southern Oregon PBS (SOPBS).

Find out more, including how to apply, at www.sopbs.org/about/employ...
October 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
October 10, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Still Life, 1st novel in Louise Penny’s Insp Gamache series, adapted into a radio play to be staged by SOU School of Arts & Humanities
Sat 10/18 at 7pm
Sun 10/19 at 1pm
Meese Auditorium, SOU Art Building

Pay-What-You-Can Donation: www.pledgecart.org/home?campaig...
(541) 779-0808 to reserve tickets
October 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
29 years ago today, the iconic Arthur premiered on PBS KIDS. Our friends in Elmwood City taught us how to be a good friend and family member. And most importantly, taught us the power and fun of a library card! 📚💜

You can still catch Arthur today: pbskids.org/videos/arthur and on the PBS Kids App!
October 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It's beginning to look a lot like sweater weather... 🤓
October 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to Bill Nye The Science Guy, on being honored yesterday with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame.

BILL! BILL! BILL! BILL!
September 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy First Day of Fall, everyone! This is your sign to celebrate by building the tallest pile of leaves you can today – who do you think built the best pile here? 🍁🍂
September 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Wish you a Happy International Peace Day. Let there be peace on earth.
September 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The Sesame Street library is coming to YouTube
Beginning in January ‘26, YouTube will have the largest digital library of Sesame Street content, with 100s of episodes coming to the Sesame Street channels.
Join us as we help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder, 1 episode at a time
September 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
WE'RE HIRING!

The Director of Relationship Management will lead donor engagement and fundraising efforts to advance the mission of Southern Oregon PBS (SOPBS).

Find out more, including how to apply, at www.sopbs.org/about/employ...
September 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Looking forward to the Silent Disco After Party, where I may break out The Helicopter™️ Dance Move.🕺💃
August 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Tonight at 9 on SOPBS: What drove soldiers to commit the worst atrocity in U.S. military history?

Peabody Award Winner, American Experience: My Lai details the 1968 massacre, its subsequent cover-up, the heroic efforts of those who broke ranks to try to halt the atrocities and bring them to light.
August 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I’m Paisley Withers, we’ll be back with more of Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! after you take this opportunity to become the newest sustaining Member of JPR.
August 18, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Challenge: Post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hell-hole it is.
August 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating its 250th anniversary by inviting the public to vote on a past stamp to reissue. One of the options is the 2018 Mister Rogers stamp.
Voting is open through 9/30/25, and there is no limit to how many times you can vote. Visit stampsforever.com/vote to vote.
August 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Watching:
KET (Kentucky state network)
WBGU (Bowling Green, OH)

Working:
WGBH (Boston, 02134)
WCET (Cincinnati, OH)
WTIU (Bloomington, IN)
KVPT (Fresno, CA)
KSYS (Medford, OR)
August 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Survey reveals that majority of voters hold favorable opinion of local public TV & radio stations (65% fav), PBS (61% fav) & NPR (54% fav), while for-profit media is unpopular (61% unfav). Survey also points to strong support for educational programming & critical information cpb.org/pressroom/Ne...
August 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
#CookieMonster checks in after being the Grand Marshal of The Brickyard 400 NASCAR race in Indianapolis yesterday: “Me had da time of me life at #brickyard400! And you know what? Me would drive dat fast too if cookies were at da finish line!” 🏁🍪🏆
#SesameRoadTrip
July 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM