TechKnow
TechKnow is a 30 minute program based on technology and science shown internationally on Al Jazeera English and formerly on Al Jazeera America. It profiles innovations in science and technology in the United States, and how they are changing lives. Segments are recorded in the field by a group of young contributors with backgrounds in science and technology. It is hosted by Phil Torres, and co-hosted by Cara Santa Maria, Kosta Grammatis, Dr. Crystal Dilworth, and others, all of whom have science/technology backgrounds. The show was created by executive producers Steve Lange and Roland Woerner of Make Fresh Productions (www.makefreshproductions.com)
| TechKnow | |
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 Title Card | |
| Created by | Al Jazeera America |
| Presented by | Phil Torres and others |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Los Angeles and on location. |
| Running time | 30 Minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera America (2013-2016) |
| Picture format | 720p (HDTV) |
| Original release | August 2013 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
The show's main setting is Republic Of Pie in North Hollywood, California.
Notable contributors
- Phil Torres
- Crystal Dilworth
- Kosta Grammatis
- Lindsay Moran
- Cara Santa Maria
- Marita Davison
- Roland Woerner, Executive Producer/Writer
- Steve Lange, Executive Producer/Writer
- Dr. Shini Somara
Distribution
TechKnow was shown on Al Jazeera America at 6:30pm eastern time on Saturday with repeats throughout the week. Internationally, the show was shown on Al Jazeera English, making TechKnow the first Al Jazeera America originated show to be shown on Al Jazeera English and the second Al Jazeera America produced show after Fault Lines which Al Jazeera America assumed control of in 2013. The show is now shown on Al Jazeera English and is the only Al Jazeera America originated show to continue past the end of the network.