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News block preview Oct. 22-25

Monday, Oct. 22, 2018

At Arizona PBS, we work to bring you a complete picture of the issues impacting our communities. While it’s always possible that breaking news may affect our plans, here are some of the topics we’re planning to bring you this week on Cronkite News at 5 p.m. and Arizona Horizon at 5:30 p.m.

‘Polarization: A Civic Crisis’ discusses U.S. politics

The polarized and compartmentalized intellectual climate on American campuses both mirrors and contributes to maladies in American life. To examine the problem and possible solutions, join us Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

Puppeteer Caroll Spinney announces his retirement from ‘Sesame Street’

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018

Sesame Workshop honors Spinney’s remarkable fifty-year career performing iconic characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.

The mystery and suspense of ‘The Woman in White’ comes to Arizona PBS

A random encounter on the side of the road leads to a man’s world being turned upside down in “The Woman in White,” coming Sundays at 9 p.m. on Arizona PBS.

‘The Great American Read’ nears its conclusion

Monday, Oct. 15, 2018

The clock is ticking toward the announcement of America’s best-loved novel. “The Great American Read” will air its “Grand Finale” episode and reveal America’s choice for its number one book on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 7 p.m. on Arizona PBS.

Soak in our nation’s fall colors and much more with ‘Autumnwatch’

You can get your fall colors and autumn “fix” during “Autumnwatch – New England,” a three-part event coming to Arizona PBS Oct. 17-19. 

American Masters profiles legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman

Explore the life of famous violinist Itzhak Perlman, a polio survivor whose parents emigrated from Poland to Israel.

WATCH: McSally, Sinema U.S. Senate debate

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018

Watch the senate debate brought to you by Arizona PBS, in partnership with The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com.

‘Books & Co.’ author Natalie Diaz wins MacArthur ‘genius’ grant

Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Diaz, an associate professor in ASU’s Department of English, blends the personal, political and cultural in poems that draw on her experiences as a Mojave woman to challenge the mythological and cultural touchstones underlying American society.

Block Play Builds Early STEM and Spatial Skills

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018

There’s growing evidence that playing with blocks helps young kids develop the skills needed for careers in STEM fields.