Finding Your Roots: The Pioneers
Discover the pioneering family histories of Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros. Tuesday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.
Arizona Illustrated Episode 222
Baxter Black; Seeking Help in Rural Arizona; Barrel Racing with Geneva and Hershey
Geneva and Hershey
Geneva Kelly is a Barrel Racer and rides for the University of Arizona Rodeo Team.
What Stereotypes Are There in Tucson? Dímelo Explores
Dímelo's first story mailbox is up on Tumamoc Hill
Doctor Puts Hands, Head, Heart into School Instrument Repair
Meet Ned Bloomfield, a 17-year volunteer of the TUSD's instrumental repair shop.
How One Doctor Helps Patients Face Death; and Another Finds Music Instrumental to Happiness.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: DImelo goes to Tumamoc Hill; and Beth Surdut puts hummingbird etiquette to use.
The Art of Paying Attention: Hummingbird Etiquette
Beth Surdut tells about a treasure hunt that begins with bird droppings and leads to one of the desert's smallest, fastest inhabitants.
Flu ‘Widespread:' 1,300 Cases Reported in Arizona Last Week
Vaccinations still recommended; affliction could occur as late as May.
FRONTLINE: Chasing Heroin
Facing a heroin epidemic, America is experimenting with radical new approaches to the drug problem. Tuesday at 9 p.m. on PBS 6.
Grijalva Calls for More Literacy, Dual-Language Programs
Pair of education bills would support family literacy and dual language education.
Do Property Taxes Inhibit Pima County's Economic Growth?
Politicians often point to property taxes as a force that drives away business
Flu, Winter Visitors Fill Tucson Hospitals to Capacity
A strong strain of the flu has hit during hospitals' busy season, and beds are full.
Passing On
This new documentary from Arizona Public Media explores end-of-life through a series of compelling and sensitive stories. Premieres Monday at 9 p.m. on PBS 6.
A Conversation on the Constitution
A special re-broadcast of "A Conversation on the Constitution" with Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Stephen G. Breyer. Friday at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m on PBS 6.
UA Re-Engineering Mosquitoes to Resist Disease
Winged insects are as bothered by pathogens as humans are by them.
