Arizona Horizon
For 40 years, viewers have relied on “Arizona Horizon” for in-depth coverage of issues of concern to Arizonans.
LATEST Arizona Horizon
Arizona to see potential decline in Canadian visitors this winter
Nov. 10
Canadian visitor numbers to Arizona in 2025 are expected to decline due to factors like the weak Canadian dollar, increased travel costs, and, most notably, a new U.S. policy requiring registration for stays over 30 days. Also, a factor is political tensions between the U.S. and Canada. There could be a decline of 20-30% in visitors. Canadian snowbirds spend approximately $1.5 billion in Arizona each year, excluding those with second homes in the state. What does this mean for the state's economy?
Arizona Horizon
Join host Ted Simons weekdays at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Arizona PBS.
For 40 years, viewers have relied on “Arizona Horizon” for in-depth coverage of issues of concern to Arizonans. From state politics to national news impacting our state, “Arizona Horizon” has consistently provided unprecedented, insightful public affairs programming.
Unlike conventional newscasts, “Arizona Horizon” goes beyond headlines and sound bites. The program’s format of pre-taped reports and studio discussions offers viewers an opportunity to explore all sides of each issue. “Arizona Horizon” reports examine a wide range of subjects including politics, consumer affairs, the environment, business, health concerns and social and legal issues.
While viewers remain our most important critics, Arizona PBS is proud of the many awards “Arizona Horizon” has received from organizations such as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the American Bar Association, Associated Press Broadcasters Association of Arizona and the Arizona Press Club. And the Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has honored “Arizona Horizon” numerous times with The Governors’ Award, its most prestigious Emmy®.
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Watch “Arizona Horizon” weeknights at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on air, on our YouTube news channel, AZPBS Now, or catch full episodes online later or on the PBS app.
Ted Simons
Ted Simons is the award-winning host and managing editor of “Arizona Horizon,” the nightly public affairs show on Arizona PBS. Simons moderates discussions with government officials, business leaders and policy makers about the issues, laws and policies that affect Arizonans in their everyday lives. The long-time Valley journalist joined “Arizona Horizon” in 2007.
Prior to joining Arizona PBS, Simons hosted the afternoon drive news/talk show on KTAR radio, worked as news director/morning show host for KZON-FM and news/sports anchor/reporter at KPHO-TV. Simons was also sports director/anchor at KOFY-TV in San Francisco.
Simons has received numerous print and broadcast journalism awards, including the Rocky Mountain Emmys, the Arizona AP Broadcasters Association Award for Radio Talk Show and Radio Newscast, and numerous New Times Best of Phoenix honors.