Red Apple 21

Red Apple 21 leans hard into the idea that education TV doesn't have to be boring. That's a gamble. The daytime block is filled with documentaries, think nature, science, and history, but the production values vary wildly between segments. Some feel like PBS-quality; others look like they were shot in a high school AV club. The real draw is the evening schedule. That's when they air recorded university lectures and panel discussions from US colleges, often with well-known professors. It's not flashy, but for anyone who misses sitting in a lecture hall, it's satisfying. Kids' programming in the morning is basic, colorful, slow-paced, age-appropriate, but don't expect the polish of Nickelodeon. The channel's biggest weakness: they repeat the same documentaries three times a week. If you want to watch Red Apple 21 live, plan around the schedule. For a niche audience, it's a solid resource. To watch Red Apple 21 online, Tvivu makes it easy. This is Education TV United States without the bells and whistles.