With an important election year underway, Arizona PBS will be doing its part throughout 2024 to ensure citizens across the state are able to make informed decisions as ballots are cast statewide.
Critical to these efforts is the station’s longest-running series, “Arizona Horizon,” covering news, Arizona politics, and public affairs. Although “Arizona Horizon” is now in its fourth decade, the man that has shaped that program for much of the last two decades is Ted Simons, the show’s managing editor and host.
Watch “Arizona Horizon” weeknights at 5 p.m. on air or on our YouTube news channel, AZPBS Now, or catch full episodes online later or on the PBS app.
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special events
AZ Votes 2024 primary debates
May 9
Join us Thursday, May 9 at 5 p.m. for a primary debate for Republican candidates running in Congressional District 3. Watch on Arizona PBS, stream live on YouTube or on Facebook, or here on our website.
Upcoming debates
Please note the schedule of upcoming debates is subject to change. Check back often to stay up to date on the latest live election coverage.
Tuesday, May 14
Democratic candidates
Maricopa County Sheriff
Thursday, May 16
Republican candidates
Congressional District 2
Tuesday, May 21
Republican candidates
Congressional District 1
Thursday, May 23
Republicans candidates
Maricopa County Sheriff
Tuesday, June 11
Republican candidates
Maricopa County Recorder
Thursday, June 13
Green Party candidates
U.S. Senate
Tuesday, June 18
Republican candidates
Maricopa County Attorney
Thursday, June 20
Republican candidates
U.S. Senate
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special events
Arizona Media Association to host primary debates in 2024
A collaboration that includes the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, BitFire Studios, the RIESTER ad agency in addition to the Arizona Media Association coalition of more than 300 local radio, TV, print and digital partners, including Arizona PBS, will host candidate debates starting Wednesday, May 15. Stream the U.S. House Congressional District 1 Democrat debate live here on our website at 6 p.m.
Election coverage
special events
AZ Votes Debate: Republican candidates for Arizona Congressional District 8 | Apr. 30, 2024
April 30
Rick DeBruhl hosted Republican candidates running for Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District for a debate on various issues.
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Judge Juan Merchan fined former President Donald Trump $9,000 for nine gag order violations and warned of possible jail time for further breaches.
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A more perfect union
Democracy
Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union
Follow the pursuit of democracy from the Revolutionary War through recurring cycles of civil rights progress and backlash, the 2021 Capitol riot and beyond. Explore the impact of voter rights and a civics curriculum on engaged and informed citizens.
Keeping It Civil
Jennifer Frey | Reviving Liberal Learning in a Pursuit of Virtue, Happiness, and Meaning of Life
May 2
Dr. Jennifer Frey addresses the utilitarianism in universities, discussing the challenges and opportunities facing liberal education.
public affairs
A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy
“A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy” is based on Dr. Richard Haass’ best-selling book, “The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens.” Through interviews and real-life examples, Hari Sreenivasan and Dr. Haass explore how Americans are working towards strengthening democracy and renewing the spirit of a more informed and engaged citizenry.
The civic discourse project
Is there a Conservative Cancel Culture in American Politics?
Oct. 27, 2023
Delve into conservative cancel culture and foreign policy in politics with Matthew Continetti, from the American Enterprise Institute.
now streaming
Violet Protest
Experience a timely U.S. public art project protesting political divisiveness through handcraft. Learn the historical context of textiles used in activism, and the remarkable process of this project that stands up for core values and protests against political divisiveness, that ultimately made its way to every member of the 117th U.S. Congress.
Election ideas for kids
AZPBS kids LEARN!
Let’s vote! Tips to teach children about democracy
An election year like this one gives parents and educators a great opportunity to talk with children about how elections work, fairness, and making decisions as a group.
