About Wqpt-tv
WQPT-TV: Your Gateway to Quality Public Media
WQPT-TV is one of the Midwest's most respected and innovative public media providers. With a mission to educate, inform, and entertain its viewers, WQPT has been serving the Quad Cities region since 1983. Over the years, it has become a trusted source of news, music, arts, and culture for people of all ages.
At WQPT-TV, we believe that public media plays a vital role in our society. It provides an independent voice that is free from commercial interests and political biases. It offers a platform for diverse perspectives and ideas that might not otherwise be heard. And it fosters a sense of community by bringing people together around shared interests and values.
One of the key strengths of WQPT-TV is its commitment to quality programming. We offer a wide range of shows that are both entertaining and informative. Whether you're interested in music or the arts, science or history, politics or current events – we've got you covered.
For music lovers, we have several programs that showcase different genres and styles from around the world. From classical to jazz to folk to rock – there's something for everyone on WQPT-TV. Some popular shows include "Austin City Limits," "Soundstage," "Live from Lincoln Center," "Great Performances," and "The Blues."
If you're more interested in the arts than music per se , then check out our visual art programs such as “Art21” which features contemporary artists at work; “Craft in America” which explores America’s rich craft heritage; “American Masters” which profiles iconic figures in American art history; “Independent Lens,” which showcases independent filmmakers’ works on various topics including social issues like race relations.
For those who want more news analysis than entertainment value , we have several programs dedicated solely towards this end . Our flagship program is PBS NewsHour with Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill, which provides in-depth coverage of national and international news. We also have "Washington Week," "Frontline," "Nova," and many other shows that delve into current events, science, technology, history, and more.
In addition to our regular programming schedule , WQPT-TV also produces its own local content. Our award-winning documentaries such as “The Great Quad Cities Listen” which explores the history of the Quad Cities through interviews with local residents; “The Molineux Affair” which tells the story of a 19th-century murder case that rocked the region; “Living Lands & Waters: A River Runs Through Us,” which highlights efforts to clean up the Mississippi River.
WQPT-TV is more than just a TV station – it's a community resource. We partner with local organizations to promote education, health care, arts & culture , environmental conservation , social justice issues etc . For example , we work closely with schools to provide educational resources for teachers and students alike . We also collaborate with museums , theaters , libraries etc . to bring cultural events closer to our viewers .
At WQPT-TV we are committed not only to providing quality programming but also ensuring accessibility for all viewers. That's why we offer closed captioning services for those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Additionally, we have audio descriptions available for visually impaired viewers.
In conclusion, WQPT-TV is an invaluable resource for anyone who values quality public media. With its diverse range of programming options – from music and arts to news analysis – there's something here for everyone. And by partnering with local organizations and promoting community engagement initiatives like The Great Quad Cities Listen project or Living Lands & Waters: A River Runs Through Us documentary series - WQPT is truly making a difference in people’s lives!