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Coming this August: ‘Resolve to Solve with Miles O’Brien’
The problems are real. The stakes are high. And the solutions, when you find them, are often hiding in the most unexpected places. “Resolve to Solve with Miles O’Brien” is an hour-long documentary series in which veteran science journalist Miles O’Brien travels the world to meet the optimists, innovators and true believers who are tackling some of the most urgent challenges of our time, and refusing to give up until they find answers.
My Favorite Hero: Help Arizona PBS recognize our local heroes
This summer, Arizona PBS and BOK Financial need your help as we seek to recognize our local heroes, including all of the first responders that keep us safe and protect our communities. Submit a photo of your favorite hero before the July 31 deadline, and your hero could be highlighted by Arizona PBS on air, online or in print as we celebrate first responders this August.
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Explore Arizona during the American Revolution
2026 marks 250 years since the founding of the United States. But while British colonists were declaring their independence in the east, what was happening here? “What Happened in AZ?” shares a peek into the past that shows what life was like in what’s now Arizona at the time of the American Revolution.
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Join us this month for PBS Books Readers Club
Embark on a literary journey with the national PBS Books Readers Club, pairing your favorite PBS shows with amazing reads. Sign up today to enjoy a new video each month featuring in-depth conversations with renowned authors and PBS personalities.
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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 $200,000!
Arizona Musicfest in the Wild West – Re-Air!
July 29
This week on Arizona Encore, classical music and The West… we’re talking cowpokes, wranglers and wide open spaces!
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Asalha Puja
July 29
This week on Take Note, we’re honoring the Theravada Buddhist festival Asalha Puja, which commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon. We’ll hear traditional Sri Lankan Buddhist music and learn about the instrument horanawa.
The Mayors
April 23
On the season 13 finale of “Check, Please! Arizona,” we sit down with the mayors of Phoenix, Chandler and Tempe to find out where they dine.
Barbecue restaurants featured on ‘Check, Please! Arizona’
If you want rich flavors and tender meat that falls right off the bone, then “Check, Please! Arizona” has you covered. We compiled a list of Arizona restaurants serving BBQ that we’ve featured on “Check, Please! Arizona.”
Balancing the Earth: The Otherworldly Chiricahua Mountains
April 9
Journey to the Chiricahua Mountains, often called the “Wonderland of Rocks,” to explore the Echo Canyon Grottos and Natural Bridge trails.
