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Civic Discourse AIRED Nov. 14
Why Nations Thrive: Qualities Explaining the Health and Survival of Democracy
Pressroom PUBLISHED Nov. 13
Arizona PBS digital series, ‘Voter Ed,’ wins three regional Emmy® Awards
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a film by Ken Burns
The American Revolution
Watch this trailer for “The American Revolution,” a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, then join us for a six-night event starting Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The film examines how thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.
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A River of Resilience: Gila River and the Akimel O’odham
Discover the vital role of the Gila River in the history and legacy of the Akimel O’odham, the “River People” of Arizona. Once the lifeblood of their farming, culture and traditions, the river shaped generations and remains central to their story today. This video explores how water, land and heritage are deeply connected in the lives of the Akimel O’odham.
Nov 1 – Nov 30
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Join Arizona PBS as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Discover the rich cultures and traditions of our nation’s First People through stories that connect us.
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Finding a Voice: Fostering Indigenous Composers
In the fall of 2023, the team at Central Sound followed Native American Composer Apprentice Project’s (NACAP) resident quartet throughout the Navajo Nation to schools involved in the project, capturing the process as well as interviewing students, performers and composers.
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Check, Please! Arizona
Little Miss BBQ: Central Texas barbecue
April 17
Little Miss BBQ serves up the rich and smoky flavors of Central Texas at its two Valley locations with an emphasis on great flavors.
Arizona Restaurants
Restaurants with a great view featured on ‘Check, Please! Arizona’
Looking for dinner with a view? Look no further than these Arizona restaurants featured on our original show, “Check, Please! Arizona.” From soaring mountains to the desert foliage, we’ve got some beautiful scenery to accompany your next night out.
Trail Mix’d
Hidden Gems: Arizona Hiking Trails Off the Beaten Path
Jan. 16
As we explore Arizona hiking trails, we travel to Flagstaff and Pinetop to hike from deep underground to the top of a fire watch station.
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Celebrate 65 Years of Arizona PBS
Dec. 18
Arizona PBS invites you to its annual luncheon at the iconic Arizona Biltmore Resort, where food, media and community come together in a celebration of public television. Join us at the iconic
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Our Tower Supporters Challenge is on!
Because of the generosity of Bill and Susan Ahearn, Spencer Brown, and Barb and Tom Leard, we are able to host a Tower Supporters Challenge! Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $105,000!
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Finding a Voice: Fostering Indigenous Composers – Radio Version
Nov. 11
This week’s program takes the Arizona PBS documentary Finding a Voice: Fostering Indigenous Composers, telling the story of the Native American Composer Apprentice Project, including full length compositions by both students of the program and their instructors.
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Veterans Day
Nov. 12
Celebrate this Veterans Day with a full-scale work by Patrick Hawes dedicated to those who lost their lives in the first World War.
