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HORIZON
DECEMBER 2009 SPECIALS
EIGHT/KAET-TV

HORIZON
is Eight’s award-winning public affairs program. For more than 25 years, Arizonans have relied on HORIZON for in-depth coverage of the issues that affect their everyday lives. HORIZON goes beyond headlines and sound bites. The program's format of pre-taped reports and studio discussion offers viewers an opportunity to explore all sides of each issue. HORIZON airs Monday-Friday at 7 p.m. on Eight.
Special presentations in December 2009 include:

Monday, December 14 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, December 29 at 7 p.m.

The Cartoonists Show
Our annual entertaining look at the year’s top stories through the eyes and pens of political cartoonist Steve Benson from the Arizona Republic and East Valley syndicated cartoonist, Brian Farrington.

Wednesday, December 16 at 7 p.m.
Monday, December 28
at 7 p.m.
The Economy Year in Review 
Three local economists talk about the 2009 economy and make predictions about conditions in 2010.

Friday, December 18 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 30 at 7 p.m.

Journalists’ Predictions
A look back at the year’s news and predictions about possible events in the coming year.

About Eight/KAET-TV
Eight, Arizona PBS specializes in the education of children, in-depth news and public affairs, lifelong learning, and the celebration of arts and culture — utilizing the power of noncommercial television, the Internet, educational outreach services, and community-based initiatives. The PBS station began broadcasting from the campus of Arizona State University on January 30, 1961. Now more than 80 percent of Arizonans receive the signal through a network of translators, cable and satellite systems. With more than 1.3 million viewers each week, Eight consistently ranks among the most-viewed public television stations per capita in the country. Arizonans provide more than 60 percent of the station’s annual budget. For more information, visit www.azpbs.org.

Eight is a member-supported service of Arizona State University.