In Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, Pati finds culture, history, and unexpected abundance.
A veteran uses hand-carved battlefield crosses to reconnect with families of fallen, fellow Marines.
Veteran underground coal miners suffer from black lung disease at highest rates in nearly 50 years.
Follow immigrant families rising up to seek justice in an industry rife with exploitation.
Cushla grieves and final truths emerge. Gina sobers up and the family faces a final shock.
Americans use ancient wisdom and new technology to fight extreme weather.
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Muhammad Ali is banished from boxing for refusing induction into the Army.
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Watch as Edith prepares to go abroad, suitors flock to Mary and Rose makes her move.
History comes alive with leadership lessons from presidents and first ladies for America’s 250th.
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Jason Hoefer / AZPM NewsThe University of Arizona football with Utah could be delayed after the FAA grounded all flights in the U.S. Friday. -
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Source, NvidiaColette Kress graduated from the University of Arizona in 1989. She will serve as interim CEO of the embattled American tech company until a permanent successor is selected.
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Celebrate Veterans Day with the sounds of American jazz as the U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble take over airwaves Wednesday, Nov. 11, on AZPM Jazz 89.1 HD-2.
AZPM wins eight 2026 Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy® Awards
AZPM received eight Emmys® in as many categories with staff earning 17 individual awards in recognition of excellence in storytelling, editing, and photography.
A season of thanks and a celebration of public media
From award-winning local journalism to special holiday programming, there's much to celebrate this November—and much to be thankful for.
AZPM News earns multiple 2025 Arizona Press Club Awards
Arizona Public Media was recognized for collaborative video storytelling, community journalism and breaking news coverage for reporting in 2025.
Public Radio Music Day 2026: What does home sound like?
This Public Radio Music Day the AZPM radio team shares what home sounds like to them, plus some hot takes.
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AZPM's new and improved digital experience is currently underway, thank you for your patience.
Join the 2026 Mister Rogers' Sweater Drive
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Celebrating AZPM’s Emmy® nominations and a fall full of stories, science, and community
Twenty AZPM original productions earn regional Emmy® nominations, and a vibrant fall lineup brings new stories, discoveries, entertainment, and opportunities to connect.
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Can rural Arizona build a maternity healthcare system that works for families and providers alike? From training a new generation of nurse-midwives to strengthening community support networks, the third and final episode in the series explores possible solutions and the challenges that stand in their way. -
Why is it so difficult to keep labor and delivery services open in rural communities? From staffing shortages and rising costs to looming Medicaid funding cuts, L. M. Boyd examines the financial pressures threatening maternity care in Arizona and what happens to families when services disappear. -
When a high-risk pregnancy turns into a medical emergency, Ali Jones is flown from rural Safford to Tucson for lifesaving care. Her story reveals the emotional, physical and financial toll of living hours away from specialized maternity services.
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A new podcast exploring the challenges of accessing maternity care in rural Arizona and what’s at stake for families, providers and communities.