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

FRN:
0004284899
File Number:
0000023375
Submit Date:
04/06/2017
Call Sign:
KFQX
Facility ID:
31597
City:
GRAND JUNCTION
State:
CO
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
04/06/2017
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2017

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

MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.

Doing Business As: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.

30400 DETROIT ROAD

SUITE 304

WESTLAKE, OH 44145

United States

+1 (440) 526-2227

eryder@nexstar.tv

Company

Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Gregory L. Masters

Legal Counsel

Wiley Rein LLP

1776 K Street, N.W.

Washington , DC 20006

United States

+1 (202) 719-7370

gmasters@wileyrein.com

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network FOX
Nielsen DMA Grand Junction-Montrose
Web Home Page Address www.westernslopenow.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 3.5
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(18)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 18) Response
Program Title Xploration: DIY Science
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 830a
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. Produced primarily for the 13 to16 target audience, XPLORATION DIY Sci will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host, science educator, and leader in the field of professional educational training Steve Spangler encourages the discovery of scientific concepts through experiments viewers can do at home. With a fun, relaxed attitude, Steve will take viewers through step-by-step demonstrations of do-it-yourself experiments that amaze but which also relate back to solid principles of science. For instance, Steve Spangler became nationally-known with a video showing him dropping the candy Mentos into a bottle of diet soda. It erupts in a geyser of soda. On XPLORATION DIY Sci, Spangler demonstrates the experiment and also explains the science of why, on a molecular level, the soda reacts that way to the candy. XPLORATION DIY Sci is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help kids understand how they can discover the principles of science with items they can find in their very own home.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 18) Response
Program Title Sea Recue-(Diginet 4.4 GRIT)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1130a
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. Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and in many instances release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 18) Response
Program Title Eyewitness Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 7a
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 3 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. EYEWITNESS KIDS NEWS: THEMISSION OF EYEWITNESS KIDS NEWS IS TO PRODUCE A WEEKLY NEWS PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION AND NEWS TO KIDS IN A MANNER THAT IS COMPELLING AS WELL AS HIGHLY ENTERTAINING. IT IS DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO THE AUDIENCE ON ITS OWN LEVEL. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS YOUNG PEOPLE, ALWAYS LETTING THEM TELL THEIR STORIES IN THEIR OWN WORDS. THE LARGE, DIVERSE NEWS ANCHOR TEAM WILL BE UNIQUE IN TELEVISION AND HAVE GREAT APPEAL TO KIDS WHO WILL IDENTIFY AND EMULATE THEM. THIS PROGRAM WILL SERVE THE AUDIENCE IN A WAY THAT WILL MAKE REAL DIFFERENCES IN THEIR LIVES. IT WILL INSERT THE CLEAR VOICE OF THE KID INTO THE ADULT DOMINATED MEDIA AND PROVIDE A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE TO THE NEWS THAT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON NETWORK TELEVISION.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 18) Response
Program Title Missing-(Diginet 4.3 Escape)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1230p
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. Missing profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 18) Response
Program Title Sea Rescue-(Diginet 4.4 Grit)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 12p
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. Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and in many instances release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commissions rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 18) Response
Program Title Xploration Awesome Planet
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 730
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
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. 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. Host Philippe Cousteau will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. This program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet earth.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 18) Response
Program Title Xploration: Weird But True
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 8a
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. Produced primarily for the 13 to 16 target audience, XPLORATION Weird But True will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. This series, produced in partnership with National Geographic Kids, is hosted by the brother-sister team of Charlie and Kirby Engleman. Charlie is an Ecologist and Kirby is an Artist, and they are both National Geographic Junior Explorers. Together, they share a common curiosity to explore and understand the science behind the world and its wildlife. In this series, Charlie and Kirby explore a new topic each week to uncover the Weird But True science at play all around us. With a mix of graphics and handmade art, this EI series is fun,playful and educational. For instance, in the first episode, our hosts are curious to learn about asteroids and so they set off to explore the biggest meteor crater in the US and meet a real-lifemeteorite hunter. They also try their hand at tracking down space rocks. Along the way, they discover that meteor crash sites can turn into quicksand. On XPLORATION Weird But True, Charlie and Kirby inspire teens to question the HOW and WHY behind the way our world works, and encourage them to discover answers to their most curious questions. XPLORATION Weird But True is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help teens and viewers of all ages learn to question the world around them.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 18) Response
Program Title The Brady Barr Experience-(Diginet 4.4 GRIT)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11a
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. Livin this action packed series viewers will go behind the scenes with Dr. Brady Barr for a captivating ride through the world of wildlife and animal conservation As a seasoned herpetologist, Dr. Brady Barr has traveled to five continents, worked with hundreds of scientists and has gotten up close and personal with some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 18) Response
Program Title Missing-(Diginet 4.3 Escape)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10a
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. Missing profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 18) Response
Program Title Wild Wonders-(Diginet 4.3 ESCAPE)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 12p
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. Wild Wonders is a weekly half-hour reality series allowing teen viewers to become familiar with various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on various critters and examines their differences.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 18) Response
Program Title Better Planet-(Diginet 4.3 ESCAPE)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11a
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. Better Planet explores the importance of learning about our environment and ways to improve the quality of life for everyone in the world.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 18) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 730a
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. THIS SERIES IS PRODUCED FOR CHILDREN 16 AND UNDER. ITS OBJECTIVE IS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM CHILDREN, SPECIFICALLY IN THE TARGET AGE GROUP, BY BRINGING THEM ENTERTAINING AND INTERESTING STORIES ABOUT THE WORLDS MOST FASCINATING ANIMALS. EACH EPISODE CONSISTS OF FOUR DIFFERENT STORIES DESIGNED TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT EXOTIC AND UNIQUE ANIMALS AS WELL AS TO EDUCATE THEM FURTHER ABOUT ANIMALS THEY SEE VERYDAY.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 18) Response
Program Title Xploration Outer Space
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7a
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 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. 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. Each week host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars like habitat. There will be episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life among many others.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (14 of 18) Response
Program Title Jack Hannas Wild Countdown-(Diginet 4.4 Grit)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1030a
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. Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different top ten each week in a variety of categories. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commissions rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (15 of 18) Response
Program Title Better Planet-(Diginet 4.3 ESCAPE)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1030a
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. Better Planet explores the importance of learning about our environment and ways to improve the quality of life for everyone in the world.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (16 of 18) Response
Program Title Rock the Park-(Diginet 4.4 Grit)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1230p
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. Rock the Park taps into Americas love affair with our national parks. In this awe inspiring and entertaining series our hosts, Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commissions rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (17 of 18) Response
Program Title Jack Hannas Wild Countdown-(Diginet 4.4 Grit)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10a
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. Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different top ten each week in a variety of categories. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commissions rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (18 of 18) Response
Program Title Walking Wild-(Diginet 4.3 ESCAPE)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1130a
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. Walking Wild is a weekly half-hour reality series showcasing various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on the dedicated people who look after these spectacular critters.
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 Shelley Moore
Address 345 Hillcrest
City Grand Junction
State CO
Zip 81501
Telephone Number (970) 242-5000
Email Address smoore@nexstar.tv
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. With respect to Questions 7(b) and 7(c), the station did not broadcast an analog signal this quarter.

Other Matters (18)

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Other Matters (1 of 18) Response
Program Title Walking Wild-(Diginet 4.3 ESCAPE)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1130a
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. Walking Wild is a weekly half-hour reality series showcasing various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on the dedicated people who look after these spectacular critters.
Other Matters (2 of 18) Response
Program Title Sea Rescue-(Diginet 4.4 Grit)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 12p
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. Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and in many instances release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commissions rules.
Other Matters (3 of 18) Response
Program Title The Brady Barr-(Diginet 4.4 Grit)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11a
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. In this action packed series viewers will go behind the scenes with Dr. Brady Barr for a captivating ride through the world of wildlife and animal conservation. As a seasoned herpetologist, Dr. Brady Barr has traveled to five continents, worked with hundreds of scientists and has gotten up close and personal with some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet.
Other Matters (4 of 18) Response
Program Title Missing-(Diginet 4.3 Escape)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1230p
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. Missing profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commissions rules.
Other Matters (5 of 18) Response
Program Title Xploration: DIY Sci
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 830a
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. Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, XPLORATION DIY Sci will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host, science educator, and leader in the field of professional educational training - Steve Spangler encourages the discovery of scientific concepts through experiments viewers can do at home. With a fun, relaxed attitude, Steve will take viewers through step-by-step demonstrations of do ityourself experiments that amaze but which also relate back to solid principles of science. For instance, Steve Spangler became nationally-known with a video showing him dropping the candy Mentos into a bottle of diet soda. It erupts in a geyser of soda. On XPLORATION DIY Sci, Spangler demonstrates the experiment and also explains the science of why, on a molecular level, the soda reacts that way to the candy. XPLORATION DIY Sci is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help kids understand how they can discover the principles of science with items they can find in their very own home.
Other Matters (6 of 18) Response
Program Title Better Planet-(Diginet 4.3 ESCAPE)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1030a
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. Explores the importance of learning about our environment and ways to improve the quality of life for everyone in the world.
Other Matters (7 of 18) Response
Program Title Jack Hannas Wild Countdown-(Diginet 4.4 Grit)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10a
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. Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different top ten each week in a variety of categories. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commissions rules.
Other Matters (8 of 18) Response
Program Title Jack Hannas Wild COuntdown-(Diginet 4.4 Grit)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1030a
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. Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different top ten each week in a variety of categories. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commissions rules.
Other Matters (9 of 18) Response
Program Title Rock The Park-(Diginet 4.4 Grit)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1230p
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. Rock the Park taps into Americas love affair with our national parks. In this awe inspiring and entertaining series our hosts, Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commissions rules.
Other Matters (10 of 18) Response
Program Title Sea Rescue-(Diginet 4.4 Grit)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 1130a
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. Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and in many instances release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commissions rules.
Other Matters (11 of 18) Response
Program Title Wild Wonders-(Diginet 4.3 ESCAPE)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 12p
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. Wild Wonders is a weekly half hour reality series allowing teen viewers to become familiar with various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on various critters and examines their differences.
Other Matters (12 of 18) Response
Program Title Better Planet-(Diginet 4.3 ESCAPE)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11a
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. Explores the importance of learning about our environment and ways to improve the quality of life for everyone in the world.
Other Matters (13 of 18) Response
Program Title Eyewitness Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 7a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. EYEWITNESS KIDS NEWS: THEMISSION OF EYEWITNESS KIDS NEWS IS TO PRODUCE A WEEKLY NEWS PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION AND NEWS TO KIDS IN A MANNER THAT IS COMPELLING AS WELL AS HIGHLY ENTERTAINING. IT IS DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO THE AUDIENCE ON ITS OWN LEVEL. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS YOUNG PEOPLE, ALWAYS LETTING THEM TELL THEIR STORIES IN THEIR OWN WORDS. THE LARGE, DIVERSE NEWS ANCHOR TEAM WILL BE UNIQUE IN TELEVISION AND HAVE GREAT APPEAL TO KIDS WHO WILL IDENTIFY AND EMULATE THEM. THIS PROGRAM WILL SERVE THE AUDIENCE IN A WAY THAT WILL MAKE REAL DIFFERENCES IN THEIR LIVES. IT WILL INSERT THE CLEAR VOICE OF THE KID INTO THE ADULT DOMINATED MEDIA AND PROVIDE A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE TO THE NEWS THAT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON NETWORK TELEVISION.
Other Matters (14 of 18) Response
Program Title Xploration Awesome Planet
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 730a
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. 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. Host Philippe Cousteau will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. This program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet earth.
Other Matters (15 of 18) Response
Program Title Missing-(Diginet 4.3 Escape)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Satruday 10a
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. Missing profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Other Matters (16 of 18) Response
Program Title Xploration Outer Space
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. 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. Each week host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars like habitat. There will be episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life among many others.
Other Matters (17 of 18) Response
Program Title Xploration: Weird But True
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 8a
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. Produced primarily for the 13 to16 target audience, XPLORATION Weird But True will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. This series, produced in partnership with National Geographic Kids, is hosted by the brother sister team of Charlie and Kirby Engleman. Charlie is an Ecologist and Kirby is an Artist, and they are both National Geographic Junior Explorers. Together, they share a common curiosity to explore and understand the science behind the world and its wildlife. In this series, Charlie and Kirby explore a new topic each week to uncover the Weird But Truescience at play all around us. With a mix of graphics and handmade art, this E/I series is fun,playful and educational. For instance, in the first episode, our hosts are curious to learn aboutasteroids and so they set off to explore the biggest meteor crater in the US and meet a real-life meteorite hunter. They also try their hand at tracking down space rocks. Along the way, they discover that meteor crash sites can turn into quicksand On XPLORATION Weird But True, Charlie and Kirby inspire teens to question the HOW and WHY behind the way our world works, and encourage them to discover answers to their most curious questions. XPLORATION Weird But True is a half hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help teens and viewers of all ages learn to question the world around them.
Other Matters (18 of 18) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 730a
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. THIS SERIES IS PRODUCED FOR CHILDREN 16 AND UNDER. ITS OBJECTIVE IS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM CHILDREN, SPECIFICALLY IN THE TARGET AGE GROUP, BY BRINGING THEM ENTERTAINING AND INTERESTING STORIES ABOUT THE WORLDS MOST FASCINATING ANIMALS. EACH EPISODE CONSISTS OF FOUR DIFFERENT STORIES DESIGNED TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT EXOTIC AND UNIQUE ANIMALS AS WELL AS TO EDUCATE THEM FURTHER ABOUT ANIMALS THEY SEE VERYDAY.

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