Zapa Wakombe
9/12/2025 | 35s
Zapa Wakombe recalls growing up with free PBS favorites like Arthur and Cyberchase.
Zapa Wakombe shares how PBS shaped his childhood. Growing up without cable, he turned to PBS for free, trusted entertainment. Arthur quickly became one of his favorite shows, and he never missed Cyberchase at school, where he’d sit “crisscross applesauce” and tune in. For Zapa, PBS provided joy, learning, and comfort during a time when it mattered most.
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Nashville PBS is a local public television program presented by Nashville PBS
Zapa Wakombe
9/12/2025 | 35s
Zapa Wakombe shares how PBS shaped his childhood. Growing up without cable, he turned to PBS for free, trusted entertainment. Arthur quickly became one of his favorite shows, and he never missed Cyberchase at school, where he’d sit “crisscross applesauce” and tune in. For Zapa, PBS provided joy, learning, and comfort during a time when it mattered most.
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