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A Capitol Fourth (2013)

Enjoy America’s Independence Day celebration, live from U.S. Capitol's West Lawn, Thursday, 5 p.m. on PBS 6.
Courtesy of James Donald, ©EBC

Nature: American Eagle

Explore the comeback of the bald eagle after being on the brink of extinction. Wednesday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.
Ira Glass This American Life

This American Life: Taking Names

The story of a guy who started a list of Iraqis needing to escape their country. Saturday at Noon and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. on NPR 89.1 FM/1550 AM

Looking to the Sky for Rain and Artistic Inspiration

'Lluvia de Vida/Rain of Life' exhibition celebrates the anticipation of rain in the desert
A movie poster from the 1951 film 'Ace In The Hole'

Ace In The Hole

Chris Dashiell on Billy Wilder's acidic and prescient 1951 film about media sensationalism
Commnet's cell phone tower is part of the Radio Ridge tower array, on Mt. Lemmon near the end of Ski Run Road

Arizona Spotlight: No Cell Phone Zone

Why residents and visitors to Mount Lemmon are finding themselves in a "no cell phone zone." Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. on NPR 89.1.
This Academy Award-nominated documentary tells the unique story of the monument's creation.

The Statue of Liberty

Revisit Ken Burns's history of the Statue of Liberty. Tuesday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.
Commnet's cell phone tower is part of the Radio Ridge tower array, on Mt. Lemmon near the end of Ski Run Road

A 'No Cell Zone' on Mt. Lemmon

Residents worried about safety after lone service provider pulls coverage in disagreement with antenna owner
The border between Douglas, Ariz., and Agua Prieta, Mexico.

UPDATE: Senate Passes Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Bill received a 68-32 vote, moves forward to the House.
The elusive Queen of the Night flower is in full bloom.

Desert Mystery: Queen of the Night Flower

Night-blooming cereus cactus blooms in dark for reasons unknown; May-July is its season.

Fiscal Year End Countdown

Today is the FINAL day of the fiscal year-end countdown, Arizona Public Media still needs to raise $52,824 to surpass our membership goal.
Vail residents are asking whether or not incorporation would spell the end of their rural way of life.

Vail Incorporation Vote Expected in November

Citizens committee has petitions validated for burgeoning suburban community southeast of Tucson.
Kevin Whately as Inspector Lewis

Masterpiece Mystery! Inspector Lewis: Intelligent Design

The death of a professor may be connected to a student reported lost for 15 years. Sunday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.
Ariz. Gov. Jan Brewer speaking to reporters in Tucson after a February 2013 tour of the border.

Brewer: 'I Demand a Secure Border'

Governor says she is encouraged by Senate immigration reform but wants security 'as strong as possible.'

Key Part of Voting Rights Act Ruled Unconstitutional

Supreme Court decision, 5-4, frees Arizona, 8 other states from federal preclearance of electoral changes.

Fiscal Year End Countdown

With just days left before the end of the fiscal year, Arizona Public Media still needs to raise $55,311 to surpass our membership goal.

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