| Section | Question | Response |
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| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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LOUISIANA TELEVISION BROADCASTING, L.L.C. Doing Business As: LOUISIANA TELEVISION BROADCASTING, L.L.C. |
Robert Bernard P. O. BOX 2906 BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 United States |
+1 (225) 387-2222 |
PROGRAMS@wbrz.com |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Robert Bernard Director of Programming and Traffic La Television Braodcasting |
Programming 1650 Highland RD Baton Rouge, LA 70802 United States |
+1 (225) 336-2255 |
Bobbyb@WBRZ.com |
Programming Representative |
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Stephen Hartzell Brooks, Pierce et al. |
150 Fayetteville Street Suite 1700 RALEIGH, NC 27601 United States |
+1 (919) 839-0300 |
shartzell@brookspierce.com |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
| Affiliated network | ||
| Nielsen DMA | Baton Rouge | |
| Web Home Page Address | WWW.WBRZ.COM |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 9.0 |
| 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 | 336.0 |
| 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 Program (1 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION OUTER SPACE |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 7:30A |
| 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 half-hour weekly series produced for the 13-16 target audience will certainly attract viewers of all ages. Each week our host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet? Watch our host try to perform every day responsibilities while floating in zero gravity. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars-like habitat. We will have episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life, among many others. When appropriate, the host will highlight NASA related programs and internships for young students that are relevant to the content we have shown. Xploration Outer Space 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 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LAURA MCKENZIE'S TRAVELER |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | WEDNESDAY 7:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| 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. | LAURA McKENZIE'S TRAVELER is an invaluable addition to the core programming element of all broadcast networks. This in-depth, high definition travel show offers entertaining, safe, educational and informational programming appropriate for general audiences of all ages, including children under the age of 16. Through the use of on-site stand-ups, voice over monologues, environmental b-roll and pop-up 'Travel Tips,' Laura McKenzie's Traveler provides an educational journey to significant destinations around the world. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION WEIRD BUT TRUE |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 8:30AM |
| 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 13-16 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 E/I 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-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 E/I 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 (4 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL EXPLORATION W/JAROD MILLER |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | THURSDAY 7:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| 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. | Each week Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Every week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it s the need for speed or animal heros there s always something amazing happening. It is the mission of the program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. The producers design each episode to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies 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 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION EARTH 2050 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 7AM |
| 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. | What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? Xploration Earth 2050 strives to answer these questions and more with scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. This half hour weekly series, produced primarily for the 13-16 year old target audience will appeal to the whole family. Viewers will be taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. Xploration Earth 2050 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION NATURE KNOWS BEST |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRI 07:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploration Awesome Planet will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth Xploration Awesome Planet 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 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | M-F 7AM, SA 6AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 78 |
| Total times aired | 78 |
| 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. | Renown animal expert Jack Hanna travels the world to remote areas to study animals in their natural habitat. In each episode of this program, viewers learn as cameras follow Jack Hanna and he spends time with nature's creatures and various experts that are knowledgeable about each animal and their habitat. Each episode is designed to reveal to viewers the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. Mr. Hannas journeys has included Alaska where he observed brown bears and the effect of declining salmon runs on the brown bear population, the Great Barrier Reef to explore its development, and to a farm for exotic animals located in Missouri where wildlife preservation and history come together |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | REAL LIFE 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | MONDAY 07:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| 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. | Real Life 101is a fresh, fast-paced program for teens looking at career choices and opportunities. FCC-Friendly Core E/I Programming. Real Life 101, which is aimed at teens and young adults, introduces you to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers, and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors, Lipizzaner stallion trainers, and special effects directors, we cover them all. Join our energetic hosts Shawn, Krystal, and A.J. for a weekly half-hour of fun and entertainment. Rated High for Educational Content by the Annenberg Policy Center |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ELIZABETH STANTON'S GREAT BIG WORLD |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRI 3:30P |
| 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. | In this exciting series, award winning teen host Elizabeth Stanton and her celebrity guests take a world tour learning about other cultures and lending a hand. At each destination Elizabeth and friends will learn about he countrys people, customs, and specific needs. They will lend a helping hand wherever its needed from feeding the hungry in the slums of Kenya to delivering hearing aids to Vietnamese heighborhoods that have experienced a high rate of deafness and hearing loss. There are always fresh surprises around every corner. Whether shes making movies at a London studio, or making candy at a Las Vegas candy factory, wherever Elizabeth goes she learns something new |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S INTO THE WILD |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | TUES 3:30PM |
| 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 Into the Wild have designed the program to educate and inform children 13 to 16 years of age, although Jack strives to make the show educational and fun viewing for all audiences. Jungle Jack Productions, LLC and Spectrum Field Productions, LLC are the producers of the Jack Hanna's Into the Wild series. The series is based on Jack Hanna traveling the world with his friends and family, taking viewers to his favorite destinations and introducing them to new and amazing creatures each week. Throughout Jack's travels, he informs viewers with insights into different cultures, world geography, natural history, and spectacular animal behaviors and facts, while teaching children the importance of environmental stewardship. The episodic content will certainly further the educational and informational needs of children aged 13 to 16. In order for parents, children, and listing services to clearly identify the program as one that fulfills the FCC description of a core program that meets kids' educational television needs, each episode will include an E/l video bug for the duration of the program, in addition to the recommended rating graphic of TV-G E/l. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WILD ABOUT ANIMALS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 6:30AM |
| 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 About Animals spans the globe to bring viewers fascinating wildlife stories. Watch the march of the penguins in Antarctica, a spectacular safari in Africa, or an amazing visit to the Australian outback. Whether it's the mysterious creatures of the ocean or a tale of the critters in own backyard, Wild About Animals offers the best in family programming. Hosted by Emmy-award winning actress Mariette Hartley E/I Core Programming for Kids 13-16 Years of Age. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | TUES 07:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploration Awesome Planet will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth Xploration Awesome Planet 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION DIY SCI |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 8AM |
| 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 13-16 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-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 E/I 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 |
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WILD ABOUT ANIMALS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | SUN 3PM KBTR 41.2 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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 About Animals spans the globe to bring viewers fascinating wildlife stories. Watch the march of the penguins in Antarctica, a spectacular safari in Africa, or an amazing visit to the Australian outback. Whether its the mysterious creatures of the ocean or a tale of the critters in own backyard, Wild About Animals offers the best in family programming. Hosted by Emmyaward winning actress Mariette Hartley E/I Core Programming for Kids 13 16 Years of Age. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION NATURE KNOWS BEST |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | SUN 3:30PM KBTR 41.2 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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 13-16 target audience, Xploration Nature Knows Best will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and marine biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how technology all around us was inspired by nature and how modern innovators are continuing with this practice. We will whirl around in airplanes inspired by birds, and in helicopters influenced by the dragonfly, and even jump from a few such vehicles to illustrate how wingsuits were invented based on the flying squirrel! But engineers arent the only scientists looking toward nature. We will also meet with biologists studying the behavior patterns of ants; architects who design living buildings and roboticists who are making their designs bigger, stronger, and faster based on animals. This series will help kids to understand how getting outside and taking a look around can help them make the next great discovery! Xploration Nature Knows Best 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. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (3 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LAURA MCKENZIE TRAVELER |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | SUN 4P KBTR 41.2 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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. | LAURA McKENZIES TRAVELER is an invaluable addition to the core programming element of all broadcast networks. This in-depth, high definition travel show offers entertaining, safe, educational and informational programming appropriate for general audiences of all ages, including children under the age of 16. Through the use of on-site stand-ups, voice over monologues, environmental b-roll and pop-up Travel Tips, Laura McKenzies Traveler provides an educational journey to significant destinations around the world. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (4 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sat 2p,2:30p,3p,3:30p,4p,4:30p-KBTR 41.2 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 78 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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. | Renown animal expert Jack Hanna travels the world to remote areas to study animals in their natural habitat. In each episode of this program, viewers learn as cameras follow Jack Hanna and he spends time with nature's creatures and various experts that are knowledgeable about each animal and their habitat. Each episode is designed to reveal to viewers the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. Mr. Hannas journeys has included Alaska where he observed brown bears and the effect of declining salmon runs on the brown bear population, the Great Barrier Reef to explore its development, and to a farm for exotic animals located in Missouri where wildlife preservation and history come together |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (5 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | SUN 2:30PM KBTR 41.2 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 0 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 13-16 target audience, Xploration Awesome Planet will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth Xploration Awesome Planet 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. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (6 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | REAL LIFE 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | SUN 4:30P KBTR41.2 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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. | Real Life 101is a fresh, fast-paced program for teens looking at career choices and opportunities. FCC-Friendly Core E/I Programming. Real Life 101, which is aimed at teens and young adults, introduces you to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers, and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors, Lipizzaner stallion trainers, and special effects directors, we cover them all. Join our energetic hosts Shawn, Krystal, and A.J. for a weekly half-hour of fun and entertainment. Rated High for Educational Content by the Annenberg Policy Center |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (7 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL EXPLORATION W/JAROD MILLER |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | SUNDAY 2PM KBTR41.2 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 0 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. | Each week Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Every week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it s the need for speed or animal heros there s always something amazing happening. It is the mission of the program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. The producers design each episode to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Question | Response |
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| 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 | ROBERT K BERNARD |
| Address | 1650 HIGHLAND RD |
| City | BATON ROUGE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70802 |
| Telephone Number | (225) 387-2222 |
| Email Address | PROGRAMS@WBRZ.com |
| 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. | Programming listed as Non Core Educational & Informational Programming is not treated as core on KBTR since that digital stream is a simulcast of WBRZ2.2 and subject to change. All required Core programming for KBTR and its digital tiers, is televised on KBTR41.1. |
| Other Matters (1 of 13) | Response |
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| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | M-F 7AM, Saturday 6A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 78 |
| 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. | Renown animal expert Jack Hanna travels the world to remote areas to study animals in their natural habitat. In each episode of this program, viewers learn as cameras follow Jack Hanna and he spends time with nature's creatures and various experts that are knowledgeable about each animal and their habitat. Each episode is designed to reveal to viewers the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. Mr. Hannas journeys has included Alaska where he observed brown bears and the effect of declining salmon runs on the brown bear population, the Great Barrier Reef to explore its development, and to a farm for exotic animals located in Missouri where wildlife preservation and history come together |
| Other Matters (2 of 13) | Response |
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| Program Title | Jack Hanna Into the Wild |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tue 3:30p |
| 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 Into the Wild have designed the program to educate and inform children 13 to 16 years of age, although Jack strives to make the show educational and fun viewing for all audiences. Jungle Jack Productions, LLC and Spectrum Field Productions, LLC are the producers of the Jack Hanna's Into the Wild series. The series is based on Jack Hanna traveling the world with his friends and family, taking viewers to his favorite destinations and introducing them to new and amazing creatures each week. Throughout Jack's travels, he informs viewers with insights into different cultures, world geography, natural history, and spectacular animal behaviors and facts, while teaching children the importance of environmental stewardship. The episodic content will certainly further the educational and informational needs of children aged 13 to 16. In order for parents, children, and listing services to clearly identify the program as one that fulfills the FCC description of a core program that meets kids educational television needs, each episode will include an E/l video bug for the duration of the program, in addition to the recommended rating graphic of TV-G E/l. |
| Other Matters (3 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | TUE 7:30A |
| 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 Awesome Planet will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth Xploration Awesome Planet 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. |
| Other Matters (4 of 13) | Response |
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| Program Title | XPLORATION EARTH 2050 |
| 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 | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? Xploration Earth 2050 strives to answer these questions and more with scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. This half hour weekly series, produced primarily for the 13-16 year old target audience will appeal to the whole family. Viewers will be taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. Xploration Earth 2050 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 |
| Other Matters (5 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | REAL LIFE 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | M 7:30A |
| 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. | Real Life 101is a fresh, fast-paced program for teens looking at career choices and opportunities. FCC-Friendly Core E/I Programming. Real Life 101, which is aimed at teens and young adults, introduces you to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers, and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors, Lipizzaner stallion trainers, and special effects directors, we cover them all |
| Other Matters (6 of 13) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION DIY SCI |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 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. | 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 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 E/I 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 (7 of 13) | Response |
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| Program Title | LAURA MCKENZIE TRAVELER |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | WED 7:30A |
| 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. | LAURA McKENZIE'S TRAVELER is an invaluable addition to the core programming element of all broadcast networks. This in-depth, high definition travel show offers entertaining, safe, educational and informational programming appropriate for general audiences of all ages, including children under the age of 16. Through the use of on-site stand-ups, voice over monologues, environmental b-roll and pop-up 'Travel Tips,' Laura McKenzie's Traveler provides an educational journey to significant destinations around the world. |
| Other Matters (8 of 13) | Response |
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| Program Title | XPLORATION WEIRD BUT TRU |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 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 E/I 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 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 E/I 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 |
| Other Matters (9 of 13) | Response |
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| Program Title | XPLORATION OUTERSPACE |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 7:30A |
| 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. | Xploration Outer Space 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 |
| Other Matters (10 of 13) | Response |
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| Program Title | XPLORATION NATURE KNOWS BEST |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRI 7:30A |
| 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 to 16 target audience, Xploration Nature Knows Best will inspire and educate audiances of all ages. Host and marine bilogist Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how technology all around us was inspired by nature and how modern innovators are continuing with this practice. We will whirl around in airplanes inspired by birds, ans in helicopters influenced by the dragonfly, and even jump from a few such vehicles to illustrate how wingsuits were invented based on the flying squirrel. But engineers aren't the only scientist looking toward nature. We will also meet with biologists studying the behavior patterns of ants, architects who desidn living buildings, and robotics who are making their designs bigger, stronger, and faster based on animals. this Series will help kids to understand how getting outside and taking a look around can help them make the next great discovery. |
| Other Matters (11 of 13) | Response |
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| Program Title | WILD ABOUT ANIMALS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 6:30AM |
| 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. | Wild About Animals spans the globe to bring viewers fascinating wildlife stories. Watch the march of the penguins in Antarctica, a spectacular safari in Africa, or an amazing visit to the Australian outback. Whether it's the mysterious creatures of the ocean or a tale of the critters in own backyard, Wild About Animals offers the best in family programming |
| Other Matters (12 of 13) | Response |
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| Program Title | ANIMAL EXPLORATION W/JAROD MILLER |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | THURS 7:30A |
| 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. | Each week Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Every week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it s the need for speed or animal heros there s always something amazing happening. It is the mission of the program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. The producers design each episode to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Other Matters (13 of 13) | Response |
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| Program Title | Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 3:30p |
| 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 exciting series, award winning teen host Elizabeth Stanton and her celebrity guests take a world tour learning about other cultures and lending a hand. At each destination Elizabeth and friends will learn about he countrys people, customs, and specific needs. They will lend a helping hand wherever its needed from feeding the hungry in the slums of Kenya to delivering hearing aids to Vietnamese heighborhoods that have experienced a high rate of deafness and hearing loss. There are always fresh surprises around every corner. Whether shes making movies at a London studio, or making candy at a Las Vegas candy factory, wherever Elizabeth goes she learns something new |
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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). |
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| 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. |
ROBERT K Bernard Director of Programming and Traffic 07/03/2018 |
