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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0015452238
File Number:
0000012077
Submit Date:
07/06/2016
Call Sign:
KSBI
Facility ID:
38214
City:
OKLAHOMA CITY
State:
OK
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/06/2016
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second Quarter of 2016

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? No

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C.

Doing Business As: GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C.

7401 N. KELLEY AVENUE

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111

United States

+1 (405) 843-6641

kim.eubank@griffincommunications.net

Company

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Jack Mills

STATION ENGINEER

Griffin Licensing, L.L.C.

7401 N. KELLEY AVENUE

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111

United States

+1 (405) 841-9161

JACK.MILLS@NEWS9.NET

Technical Representative

David A. O'Connor

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP

2300 N STREET, N.W.

SUITE 700

WASHINGTON, DC 20037

United States

+1 (202) 783-4141

DOCONNOR@WBKLAW.COM

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network MyNetworkTV
Nielsen DMA Oklahoma City
Web Home Page Address www.ksbitv.com

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 3.0
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream 0.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 0.0
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(8)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 8) Response
Program Title JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY AT 730AM 13X (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 8) Response
Program Title XPLORATION OUTER SPACE (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY AT 8AM 13X(4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Outer Space will teach youngsters about the planets, the stars, the moons, and scientific concepts of the universe, all presented in a way that its audience can understand. The series collaborates with NASA, giving viewers an up close and personal view of the center of the United States' space program. This program is designed to meet the educational and information needs of children 13-16 years of age. Xploration Outer Space is produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 8) Response
Program Title XPLORATION ANIMAL FABLAB (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY AT 930AM 13X (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 11
Total times aired 11
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration FabLab brings the world of science, technology and innovation to life. The series is designed to be fast paced and exciting, with each episode consisting of multiple, short-story segments based on a central topic. Featuring fun, young hosts that will keep the pace tight and energy high. Star power will be used to supercharge the storylines. Each episode will include a relevant celebrity with a science and tech background. Xploration FabLab is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. Target age of demographic is 13-to-16, although this series will certainly attract viewers of all ages.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 8) Response
Program Title JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY AT 12N 13X (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 8) Response
Program Title COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS AT 10AM 13X(4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Coolest Places on Earth is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. The Coolest Places on Earth takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most astonishing places on the planet-cities, festivals, landmarks and jaw-dropping works of nature-exploring each location's history and culture. Each episode showcases three specific locations and delivers fast-paced, engaging information that is a perfect match for the 21st century learner. The series is packed with facts about history, geography, and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the culturally and geographically diverse world around them.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 8) Response
Program Title XPLORATION EARTH 2050 (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY AT 830AM 13X (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 12
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Earth 2050 explores the future world to see where advances in science, technology, and engineering will lead us. The series takes a look at robotics, automobile technology, consumer electronics, and health, among other topics. Through talks with inventors doctors, science fiction writers, entrepreneurs, and scientists, the future world is presented to the audience in a way that sounds like fun. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age. Viewers will be taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 8) Response
Program Title XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY AT 9AM 13X (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 12
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Awesome Planet is essentially about earth sciences, which includes geology, geography, and meteorology. The series seeks to inform viewers about how land formations like glaciers and volcanoes develop. Other potential topics include how diamonds, gold and other gems are formed deep in the earth's core. In summary, the series is a great vehicle to teach about science in a fun and fascination manner. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 8) Response
Program Title ANIMAL ATLAS (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY AT 7AM 13X (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Atlas is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. Each episode takes young viewers on a journey through the animal kingdom to learn about the lives, history, and varying adaptations that allow animals to survive and thrive in the wild. The series strives to present a wide variety of information in a number of interactive and poignant sequences to make knowledge of the animal kingdom both simpler and easier to remember. It is through this engaging information and rich visual content that allows viewers to better understand and appreciate the animal world around them.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Kim Eubank
Address 7401 North Kelley Avenue
City Oklahoma City
State OK
Zip 73111
Telephone Number (405) 841-9920
Email Address kim.eubank@griffincommunications.net
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. Griffin Licensing acquired KSBI from Family Broadcasting on December 2, 2014. THIS-TV Network was terminated on 52.2 effective November 30, 2014. Griffin Licensing is not currently airing any programming on 52.2 effective December 1, 2014. In addition to airing a schedule of educational and information programming appropriate for children, KWTV/KSBI serves this segment of the viewing audience in other ways. On-air personnel from KWTV/KSBI make appearances before children and preteens in the community talking about potential careers in broadcasting and what it is like to work at the television station. KWTV/KSBI also sponsor and support various community outreach projects aimed at addressing the needs and concerns of children and preteens. STATION TERMINATED ANALOG SERVICE ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009, AND HAS ANSWERED 7(B) AND 7(C) YES IN ORDER TO AVOID FILING AN UNNECESSARY EXHIBIT. EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2011, KWTV BEGAN BROADCASTING NEWS 9 NOW ON DIGITAL SUBCHANNEL 9.2. IN ADDITION TO AIRING A SCHEDULE OF EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMING APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN, KWTV/KSBI SERVES THIS SEGMENT OF THE VIEWING AUDIENCE IN OTHER WAYS. ON AIR PERSONNEL FROM KWTV NEWS 9 MAKE APPEARANCES BEFORE CHILDREN AND PRETEENS IN THE COMMUNITY TALKING ABOUT POTENTIAL CAREERS IN BROADCASTING AND WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK AT THE TELEVISION STATION. KWTV/KSBI ALSO SPONSORS AND SUPPORTS VARIOUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF CHILDREN AND PRETEENS. TALENT APPEARANCES WERE AS FOLLOWS: AARON BRILBEC, 4/30/16, EMCEED SINGING COMPETITION; ALAN BROESE, 6/13/16,, TAUGHT BASIC STORM SPOTTING CLASS TO HP CADETS WHO ARE GRADUATING; ALEXCAMERON AND MARTY LOGAN, 6/20/16, DELIVERED FREE DRINKS TO CUSTOMERS AT SONIC; ALEX CAMERON, MARTY LOGAN, TIFFANY LIOU, CASSIE HEITER, AARON BRILBECK, 6/11/16, MET WITH PEOPLE AND SIGNED HEADSHOTS AT PRAISE BEYOND THE WALLS; AMANDA TAYLOR, 4/23/16, EMCEED OKLAHOMA CITY FIREFIGHTERS AWARD BANQUET; AMANDA TAYLOR AND KELLY OGLE, 5/6/16, EMCEED OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE AWARDS BANQUET; CASSIE HEITER, 5/17/16, GUEST SPEAKER AT PARMALEE ELEMENTARY CAREER DAY; CHUCK FISHER, 4/30/16, EMCEED THE POSITIVE STEPS DAY 5K AND 1 MILE RUN; DAYVID PAYNE, 4/21/16, SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY PRESENTATION OHA LUNCH AND LEARN; ENTIRE WEATHER TEAM, 4/23/16, DAVID'S WILD WEATHER CAMP AT GUTHRIE JOB CORP; ENTIRE WEATHER TEAM, 5/18/16, DAVID'S WILD WEATHER CAMP AT ORR FAMILY FARMS IN OKC; ENTIRE WEATHER TEAM, 5/7/16, MEET AND GREET AT 2016 NORMAN REGIONAL MOORE HOSPITAL GRAND OPENING; JIM GARDNER, 5/28/16, MEET AND GREET AT SUNDANCE AIR SHOW; JIM GARDNER, 6/8/16, MEET AND GREET AT WILL ROGERS WORLD AIRPORT ACE CAMP; JIM GARDNER, 6/18/16, MEET AND GREET AT CHICKASHA AIRPORT FLY-IN; JIM GARDNER, MARTY LOGAN AND BOBBY PAYNE, 6/25/16, MEET AND GREET AT 2016 MUSTANG FIREFIGHTERS FREEDOM CELEBRATION; JUSTIN DOUGHERTY, 5/10/16, TALKED TO STUDENTS ABOUT CAREERS IN TELEVISION AT OVERHOLSER ELEMENTARY CAREER DAY; ENTIRE WEATHER TEAM, 4/3/16, MEET AND GREET WITH VIEWERS AT OPEN STREETS OKC; JUSTIN RUDICEL, 4/27/16 , GAVE WEATHER PRESENTATION AT DEVON SAFETY MEETING TO EMPLOYEES; LACEY SWOPE, 5/19/16, SPOKE AT CRESCENT SCHOOLS STEM EVENT ON IMPORTANCE OF STEM AND ABOUT HER CAREER; LACIE LOWERY AND LACEY SWOPE, 4/22/16, FISHED WITH 3RD AND 4TH GRADERS AT CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY; MARTY LOGAN, 4/1/16, SEVERE WEATHER PRESENTATION TO WOODWARD HOSPITAL'S SR. BREAKFAST; MARTY LOGAN, 4/8/16, SPOKE ABOUT SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY TO ARNETT 4H CLUB; MARTY LOGAN, 4/9/16, GAVE WEATHER SAFETY TALK TO PLAINS INDIANS AND PIONEERS MUSEUM EMPLOYEES; MARTY LOGAN, 4/13/16, GAVE WEATHER SAFETY TALK TO FT. SUPPLY 4H CLUB; MARTY LOGAN, 4/26/16, GAVE WEATHER SAFETY TALK TO SAMSON RESOURCE SAFETY MEETING IN ELK CITY; MARTY LOGAN, 4/28/16, GAVE WEATHER SAFETY TALK TO DCP MIDSTREAM SAFETY EVENT IN FORGAN; MARTY LOGAN, 6/6/16, GAVE WEATHER SAFETY TALK TO CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP AT JOHN NICHOLS SCOUT RANCH IN OKC; MARTY LOGAN, 6/9/16, GAVE WEATHER SAFETY TALK TO CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP AT CHESAPEAKE BOATHOUSE IN OKC; MARTY LOGAN, 6/24/16, MEET AND GREET AT CHESAPEAKE CAMPS TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT; MARTY LOGAN, 6/25/16, WEATHER SAFETY TALK TO GORE TRAVEL PLAZA GRAND OPENING IN SEILING; RACHEL CALDERON, JUSTIN DOUGHERTY, AMANDA TAYLOR, 6/5/16, MEET ANDA GREET AT PEACE LOVE AND GOODWILL FESTIVAL; STAN MILLER, LACIE LOWERY AND AMANDA TAYLOR, 6/20/16, SONIC DRINK GIVEAWAY; TOM PASTRANO, 4/16/16, WEATHER SAFETY TALK TO WEST 10 BLOCK PARTY IN OKC; VAL AND AMY CASTOR, 6/2/16, WEATHER SAFETY TALK TO APACHE TRIBE HEALTH AND SAFETY EVENT IN ANADARKO; VAL AND AMY CASTOR, 4/5/16, WEATHER SAFETY TALK TO OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY COLLECTOR'S MEETING IN TULSA; VAL CASTOR, CHRIS BEVERAGE AND AMY CASTOR, 6/4/16, MEET AND GREET AT EDMOND TOUCH-A-TRUCK AT UCO IN EDMOND.

Other Matters (8)

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Other Matters (1 of 8) Response
Program Title XPLORATION OUTER SPACE (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS AT 8AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Outer Space will teach youngsters about the planets, the stars, the moons, and scientific concepts of the universe, all presented in a way that its audience can understand. The series collaborates with NASA, giving viewers an up close and personal view of the center of the United States' space program. This program is designed to meet the educational and information needs of children 13-16 years of age.
Other Matters (2 of 8) Response
Program Title JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS @ 12:00PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe.
Other Matters (3 of 8) Response
Program Title JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY AT 730AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES IS A HALF-HOUR LIVE ACTION TELEVISION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN 13-16 YEARS OF AGE. IN EACH EPISODE THE CAMERAS FOLLOW JACK AS HE SPENDS TIME WITH NATURE'S CREATURES ACROSS THE CONTINENTS. JACK TALKS WITH PEOPLE THAT ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT EACH ANIMAL AND HABITAT, TEACHING AS HE GOES. EACH EPISODE IS DESIGNED TO REVEAL TO CHILDREN THE WORLD AROUND THEM IN A WAY THAT PRESENTS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND PRO-SOCIAL VALUES WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSE.
Other Matters (4 of 8) Response
Program Title XPLORATION FABLAB (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS AT 9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration FabLab brings the world of science, technology and innovation to life. The series is designed to be fast paced and exciting, with each episode consisting of multiple, short-story segments based on a central topic. Featuring fun, young hosts that will keep the pace tight and energy high. Star power will be used to supercharge the storylines. Each episode will include a relevant celebrity with a science and tech background. Xploration FabLab is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. Target age of demographic is 13-to-16, although this series will certainly attract viewers of all ages.
Other Matters (5 of 8) Response
Program Title XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS AT 9AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Awesome Planet is essentially about earth sciences, which includes geology, geography, and meteorology. The series seeks to inform viewers about how land formations like glaciers and volcanoes develop. Other potential topics include how diamonds, gold and other gems are formed deep in the earth's core. In summary, the series is a great vehicle to teach about science in a fun and fascination manner. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age.
Other Matters (6 of 8) Response
Program Title COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS AT 10AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Coolest Places on Earth is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. The Coolest Places on Earth takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most astonishing places on the planet-cities, festivals, landmarks and jaw-dropping works of nature-exploring each location's history and culture. Each episode showcases three specific locations and delivers fast-paced, engaging information that is a perfect match for the 21st century learner. The series is packed with facts about history, geography, and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the culturally and geographically diverse world around them.
Other Matters (7 of 8) Response
Program Title XPLORATION EARTH 2050 (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS AT 8:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Earth 2050 explores the future world to see where advances in science, technology, and engineering will lead us. The series takes a look at robotics, automobile technology, consumer electronics, and health, among other topics. Through talks with inventors doctors, science fiction writers, entrepreneurs, and scientists, the future world is presented to the audience in a way that sounds like fun. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age.
Other Matters (8 of 8) Response
Program Title ANIMAL ATLAS (KSBI 52.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS @ 7AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Atlas is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. Each episode takes young viewers on a journey through the animal kingdom to learn about the lives, history, and varying adaptations that allow animals to survive and thrive in the wild. The series strives to present a wide variety of information in a number of interactive and poignant sequences to make knowledge of the animal kingdom both simpler and easier to remember. It is through this engaging information and rich visual content that allows viewers to better understand and appreciate the animal world around them.

Certification

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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. Yes
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Rob Krier

Vice President & Chief Operating Officer


07/06/2016

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