THE EXCHANGE
Fall 2022
A WORD FROM OUR CEO, JACK GIBSON
As we approach the end of 2022 here at Arizona Public Media, I am filled with optimism about the New Year to come. Friends like you are part of the reason. It’s so inspiring to hear from our viewers and listeners about how much our diverse content means to them. In the coming year, you can look forward to the quality programming you know and love, including unbiased news and election coverage, wonderful dramas, fascinating documentaries, inspiring nature shows, and much more. And of course we’ll bring you exciting new programs and local programming you won’t see anywhere else.
Here’s to another great year for AZPM!
Tune in to AZPM for Coverage on Election Night
PBS NewsHour’s VOTE 2022 Election Night Special and NPR 89.1 bring you the most comprehensive election coverage available. As your sources for fact-based news, PBS NewsHour and NPR 89.1 provide in-depth analysis on candidates’ proposed policies to help you understand how they might affect your life.
AZPM is here to help you make informed choices in the voting booth, because Your Vote Matters! Be sure to check the AZPM Your Vote 2022 page, which will be updated throughout the election season. news.azpm.org/yourvote
Live national and local coverage begins Tuesday, November 8, at 6 p.m. on PBS 6. Watch, listen live, or stream anytime at azpm.org.
Go Behind the Golden Mask with Tutankhamun: Allies and Enemies
King Tut’s tomb was first opened in November 1922. Now, 100 years later, we can finally learn more about the real person behind the mask.
Tutankhamun: Allies and Enemies is a two-hour special shot on location by archaeologist Dr. Yasmin El-Shazly and an Egyptian crew. Never before have filmmakers had this kind of access, and the result reveals answers to key questions about ancient Egypt and the real man behind the golden mask.
Airs Wednesday, November 23, at 8 p.m. on PBS 6. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Season 9 of Finding Your Roots Features Carol Burnett, Jeff Daniels, Viola Davis, and More!
In January 2023, Henry Louis Gates Jr. returns with Season 9 of the ever popular Finding Your Roots.
Each episode promises to be more riveting than the last as Gates helps 21 guests take a deep dive into their genealogies using in-depth research and the latest DNA analysis to discover revelations about their family trees.
The show’s genealogical detective work leads to some surprising — and in some cases, shocking — ancestry stories. Watch as celebrities and influential figures like Viola Davis, Carol Burnett, Claire Danes, Tony Gonzalez, Jamie Chung, Brian Cox, David Duchovny, Julia Roberts, and more discover long-hidden truths about their ancestors, in 10 eye-opening episodes!
Premieres Tuesday, January 3, at 8 p.m. on PBS 6. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Arizona Public Media’s Original Podcasts Are Popular, and for Good Reason!
Gavel to Gavel: The Arizona Legislature Podcast launched in January, bringing listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the state legislature and their decisions impacting life in Arizona. Tapped, a podcast that premiered in July, focuses on the historic drought and water issues affecting the Southwest. Let’s All Go to the Lobby, launching this fall, is a must-listen for movie lovers of all kinds! Plus, get ready for a new fact-check podcast as part of our election coverage.
See the whole podcast lineup and stream anytime at radio.azpm.org/podcast.
Change Is Afoot as All Creatures Great and Small Returns for Season 3!
In the highly anticipated new season, veterinarian James Herriot not only has to navigate the challenges of married life, he also has to adapt to the currents of his practice and new government mandates. James’ plan to join a lucrative government tuberculosis testing program is met with skepticism by local farmers, who fear being financially devastated if one of their cattle tests positive.
The push and pull continues at home, where Helen adjusts to a new life away from the family farm. As always, the love for animals and nature remains at the heart of All Creatures Great and Small, while Season 3 also reflects the winds of change. As the nation prepares for war, there are new partnerships, ghosts from the past, brushes with new love, and unexpected twists and turns to life in Darrowby.
Airs Sundays, in early 2023. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
An Endlessly Fascinating Bird and a Rarely Seen Wildcat
Have you ever wondered why woodpeckers peck wood? With Woodpeckers: The Hole Story from Nature, you’ll learn the many surprising motivations that drive “nature’s carpenters” to drill.
Next, Nature tells the story of one of the most endangered wildcats in the U.S. with American Ocelot. The filmmakers give us a rare peek at the lives of these elusive cats in Texas — where the last remaining individuals of this critically endangered species live.
Woodpeckers: The Hole Story airs Wednesday, November 2, at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.
American Ocelot airs Wednesday, November 9, at 8 p.m. on PBS 6. Watch these programs live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Mark Your Calendars: The Call the Midwife: Christmas Special is Coming!
Call the Midwife viewers are already getting excited about the annual Christmas special. The speculation has started about which past characters will make an appearance this year and what else we might see. (Off the record, we’re betting that fan favorite Nurse Trixie will be back, and that you’ll see Dr. Turner holding newborns once again!) If you love this show’s colorful depiction of 1960s London, you won’t want to miss this incredible Christmas special.
Airs Sunday, December 25, at 9 p.m. on PBS 6. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Two Captivating Programs This Season on NOVA
First up, Crypto Decoded provides an extensive look at the world of cryptocurrencies. This program will fill you in on Bitcoin, NFTs, and more, and can help investors keep up with the fast-changing developments in crypto so they can make educated decisions.
Next, Zero to Infinity takes us on a journey demonstrating the human mind’s ability to understand numbers and explore the origins of digits. This one-hour documentary reveals how simple – yet – profound concepts like nothingness, infinity, and primes hold the secrets of life, and how different cultures across thousands of years invented and reinvented them.
Crypto Decoded airs Wednesday, November 9, at 9 p.m. on PBS 6.
Zero to Infinity airs Wednesday, November 16, at 9 p.m. on PBS 6.
Watch these programs live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
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