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Public affairs

Public affairs, opinions and newsmakers, political commentary — Eight provides the context to explore the issues of the day in Arizona, nationally and around the globe.

Monday-Friday - 7 p.m.
Now in its 26th year, HORIZON is Eight’s award-winning public affairs show. Government officials, business leaders and policy makers discuss the issues, laws and policies that affect Arizonans in their everyday lives. Unlike conventional newscasts, HORIZON goes beyond headlines and sound bites to explore all sides of each issue.

Thursday – 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Phoenix attorney José Cárdenas, HORIZONTE provides a forum for Hispanic perspectives and helps to educate all audiences about issues of particular interest to the Latino community.

Goldwater Lecture Series - Sundays at 12:30 p.m.
Arizona’s Political History and Culture -- Speakers include: former U.S. Congressmen J.D. Hayworth and Jim Kolbe, U.S. Congressman Jeff Flake, former U.S. Senator Dennis DeConcini, and former Arizona Governors J. Fife Symingotn III, Raul Castro and Jane Dee Hull.

The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer – Monday- Friday – 6 p.m.
One of the most trusted national news programs on television.

BBC World News – Monday- Friday – 5:30 a.m.
The world’s most respected voice in international broadcasting.

Bill Moyers Journal – Fridays – 9 p.m.
Analysis of vital issues, interviews with unique voices on politics, arts and letters, science, religion, and the media, as well as debates on public issues and documentary specials.

Charlie Rose Monday- Friday 1 p.m.
America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions.

Consuelo Mack Wealthtrack – Sundays 1 p.m.
Helping viewers build and protect their investments: financial, real estate, art and collectibles.

FRONTLINE is American public television's flagship public affairs series featuring incisive documentaries covering the scope and complexity of the human experience.

The McLaughlin Group – Fridays – 8:30 p.m.
A panel of the nation’s most respected columnists discuss the major issues of the day.

Nightly Business Report Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m.
The nation's most-watched evening business news program.

Fridays – 7:30 p.m.
Intelligent reporting and thoughtful analysis on the policies set in Washington D.C. and state capitols across the nation.

Religion and Ethics Newsweekly – Sunday - 1:30 p.m.
One-of-a-kind coverage examines religion’s impact on both national and international events, and explores the challenges raised by difficult ethical issues.

Tavis Smiley – Sundays – 12:30 p.m. & Monday-Saturday - 1 a.m.
Conversations with world figures, politicians, newsmakers, performers and writers —hosted by broadcaster, author, advocate and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley.

Washington Week - Fridays - 8 p.m.
Hosted by journalists Gwen Ifill, Washington Week is the longest-running public affairs program on PBS.

Tuesdays - 10 p.m.
Global stories on a human scale; uncommon and invaluable insight into today's interconnected world.