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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.