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Arizona’s trusted public media source, delivering PBS favorites, in-depth local news, and educational programs statewide.

A community service of Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

09/23/2026

⚖️ For many immigrants, the road to U.S. citizenship can be long, expensive, and overwhelming. In this episode and season premiere of , host explores the naturalization process and the challenges applicants can face.

Learn more about the journey to citizenship and the documentary 'Tested' this Saturday night at 6, or stream anytime wherever you watch Arizona PBS

09/22/2026

🎓 One of the biggest issues in the Superintendent of Public Instruction race is the future of the state’s ESA program.
Republican Kimberly Yee and Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz have different ideas about how the program should be managed, including oversight, accountability, and how ESA funds are approved.

Stream the full anywhere you watch Arizona PBS.

09/22/2026

🏫It was a contentious between Superindentent of Public Instruction contenders Republican Kimberly Yee and Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz, with Yee accusing Ruiz of breaking laws by campaigning in school classrooms. Arizona PBS Moderator Ted Simons asked Ruiz for a response to that accusation. 🏫

Watch "Candidates in Conversation” in full at AZPBS Now on YouTube ▶️

09/18/2026

🧠 🔊 Could focused ultrasound help rewire the brain’s addiction circuits?
Brain surgeon Ali Rezai is using more than 1,000 ultrasound transducers to precisely target areas of the brain involved in cravings. Early clinical trial results are promising, with some patients reporting their cravings are gone.
Watch with Miles O’Brien, streaming now wherever you watch PBS.

09/17/2026

💵 🏦 It’s the office in charge of managing the state’s money, up for election this year. So what does the State Treasurer of Arizona do, who are the candidates running for this important role, and what do they want to do with an office in charge of billions of dollars?

Watch to learn about the office, the candidates running for it and hear from one of them directly!

Learn more at azpbs.org/azvotes

Photos from Arizona PBS's post 09/16/2026

🎊 We are so excited to announce that we were two for two at the 2026 Conference in New Orleans Sunday night, winning Public Media Awards in both categories we were nominated in:

🇺🇸 Community Engagement - National Project: "What Happened in AZ?" The American Revolution
🦸 Community Engagement - Kids & Family: "Super Why!" Summer Camps

Everyone at Arizona PBS is immensely proud and deeply appreciative of our community and Arizona State University partners. We also thank for selecting us as one of its grantee stations for the largest-ever PBS engagement initiative around the Ken Burns documentary . 🗽

The 2025 'SuperWhy' camps were made possible by generous support from Arizona PBS donors and community partners. Because of their generosity, more than 225 children attended 12 “Super Why!” camps at 10 different locations last year, helping children reach their full potential and inspire a lifelong love of reading. 📖 🌟

Most of all, community engagement and content efforts like these would not be possible without viewers like YOU!

09/16/2026

Elmo is going on safari, and you’re invited!🐘
Join Elmo and the Sesame Street friends on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure. After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo, Abby, and Nina travel to a Kenyan sanctuary to meet the young elephant alongside other iconic wildlife.
Arizona PBS and South Mountain Community Library present a free family preview screening of Nature | PBS “Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure.”

📆 Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to noon

Free and open to the public. Details at the link in bio.

09/14/2026

They once played on the same NFL team. Now, they’re running against each other for Congress. Democrat Amish Shah, a former state legislator and physician, and Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker, are facing off in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. This race could help determine control of the U.S. House. 🗳️

Hear from the former colleagues about their campaigns, their shared history, and why they’re asking voters for their support.
Learn more at azpbs.org/azvotes

09/12/2026

📣 Calling all kid foodies! 📣
Does your kid have strong opinions about where to eat? We want to hear them! Arizona PBS is looking for adventurous food lovers ages 9–13 to join Chef Mark Tarbell for a special kids edition of . They’ll get to review local restaurants, share their favorite dishes and help other families discover their next favorite spot. 👀

Learn more and submit your application here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gJPxGE

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years after 9/11, we remember those lost and reflect on one of the most significant moments in U.S. history. But a generation of young Americans has grown up knowing the terrorist attacks only through history books, conversations, and the stories of those who lived through them.

Daniel Rothenberg is the Co-Director of Future Security Initiative, a collaborative hub between ASU and New America that conducts research and policy analysis on global security challenges. He sat down with Ted Simons this week to discuss the complex perspectives about the legacy of 9/11 in America today.

Watch the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3VG9S4r

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