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Tune in April 5, 6, 7 at 9 p.m. on PBS 6 or stream all episodes with the PBS Video App starting the night of its premiere.

Happening at AZPM in April 2021

Apr 1, 2021 Letter from the CEO
One year into the pandemic, what’s your new normal?

Happening at AZPM in March 2021

Mar 3, 2021 Letter from the CEO

Arizona Public Media hires new Marketing & Communications Manager

Feb 8, 2021 Amanda Gormley has joined the organization.
Host, Henry Louis Gates Jr. standing in front of stained glass at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago.

Letter from the CEO

Feb 1, 2021 Black History Month Programming, COVID-19 Updates, TSO Community Concerts
The programs featured above are, clockwise from top left: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “Goin' Back to T-Town” (Courtesy of Greenwood Cultural Center); INDEPENDENT LENS “Mr. Soul!” (Courtesy of Alex Harsley); AMERICAN EXPERIENCE "Voice of Freedom" (Courtesy of From Original Negative / Alamy Stock Photo); and THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG (Courtesy of McGee Media).

AZPM Recognizes the Many Contributions of African Americans This Black History Month

Jan 31, 2021 Featured Programming Includes New Documentaries from Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and INDEPENDENT LENS as well as Offerings from PBS Digital Studios
All Creatures Great and Small, the reboot of the beloved 1970’s BBC series, airs on PBS 6, Sundays at 9 p.m. starting January 10.

Letter from the CEO

Jan 5, 2021 New year programming, Masterpiece dramas, live inauguration coverage.

Letter from the CEO

Dec 4, 2020 Year-end fundraising and holiday programming.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Apple & PBS Team Up For Broadcasts of “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” & “A Charlie Brown Christmas"

Nov 18, 2020 The Peanuts specials will stream on Apple TV+, in addition to airing ad free on PBS 6 and PBS KIDS on November 22 and December 13, respectively.
NPR 89.1 is now ranked the #1 radio station in Tucson according to a recent Nielsen Radio Research Report.

Letter from the CEO

Nov 1, 2020 NPR 89.1 ranked #1, election news, radio schedule change, and AZPM winter fundraising campaign.
AZPM will be providing in-depth coverage for the 2020 elections.

Letter from the CEO

Oct 1, 2020 Emmy® Award winners, 2020 Election coverage, and a new look for Arizona Illustrated.
2020 Emmy® Awards

Arizona Public Media Honored With Eight Individual Emmy® Awards

Sep 21, 2020 Winners include The Arizonans, Arizona Illustrated, and a second consecutive win for Arizona 360.
AZPM's At Home Learning initiative will provide free at-home curriculum and daily programming for PreK through grade 12.

Arizona Public Media Continues At-Home Learning Effort

Sep 4, 2020 Providing free educational content for students across Southern Arizona affected by coronavirus pandemic.
PBS 6 will air a special episode of Frontline, "The Choice 2020 Trump vs Biden' on September 22.

Letter from the CEO

Sep 1, 2020 Rocky Mountain Emmy® nominations, fundraising updates, and election coverage plans.
Arizona Public Media (AZPM) has received 13 individual Rocky Mountain Emmy® nominations for 8 projects across 8 categories.

Arizona Public Media receives 13 individual Rocky Mountain Emmy® Award Nominations

Aug 20, 2020 AZPM received nominations across 8 categories, including a nomination for Overall Excellence.

Blackbaud Data Security Incident Affects Arizona Public Media Among Other Nonprofits

Aug 14, 2020 The data breach did not contain sensitive, personally identifiable information.
<a href="https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1924082/1739810/" target="_blank">Sign up</a> your child for AZPM's free, virtual Summer Adventure Club, aimed at elementary school students.

Letter from the CEO

Aug 4, 2020 Budget updates, accolades, and a new virtual club for elementary-age children.

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