Pep talk
Jason Matheson, the Energizer Bunny of local media, brings his contagious enthusiasm to morning TV with "The Jason Show," a new weekday talker with a heavy emphasis on pop culture and trending topics. Check out the premiere episode to see if Matheson's media wife, Katie Couric, phones in her congratulations. 10 a.m. KMSP, Ch. 9
Preacher man
One of America's most popular preachers tests how far his sermons can carry in "The T.D. Jakes Show," a new weekday program in which the Dallas pastor tackles socially relevant topics. The trial run in limited markets ends Sept. 11. 2 p.m. KARE, Ch. 11
On the clock
One of the tucked-away treats in Sunday's New York Times edition is now a TV series. "36 Hours," hosted by chef Kristen Kish and former soccer player Kyle Martino, takes a speedy jaunt through destination cities with a heavy emphasis on top restaurants and shops. 7 p.m. Travel Channel
Neal Justin
It was once a center of Islamic learning. Now Mali's historic city of Djenné mourns lack of visitors
At Memphis BBQ contest, pitmasters sweat through the smoke to be best in pork
Landslide forces closure of iconic Southern California chapel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's son
