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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.

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.

WATCH: Greg Stanton and Steve Ferrara face off in U.S. House debate

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018

Former Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton (D) and challenger Steve Ferrara (R) debate for the 9th Congressional District seat.

State Treasurer Debate Postponed

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018

The Clean Elections state treasurer debate scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 26, has been postponed.

WATCH: Brett Kavanaugh SCOTUS confirmation hearing

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018

Watch PBS’s coverage from earlier Thursday of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing for the U.S. Supreme Court.

WATCH: Full Arizona Gubernatorial Debate

Monday, Sept. 24, 2018

Watch the Clean Elections debate right here, featuring three candidates vying for the Governor of Arizona.

PROGRAMMING NOTE: “BBC World News America,” “Cronkite News” revised schedule

Know when “BBC World News America” and “Cronkite News” will air 30 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled.