We’ve talked about it for some time now, and we’re excited to announce we are expanding our local programming with several new and returning offerings this July. Ranging across the outdoors, public affairs, health, history, education and culinary arts, July premieres highlight the people, places and issues across The Natural State.
“Naturally Wild with Steve ‘Wild Man’ Wilson” premieres Thursday, July 2, at 6 p.m.
Join lifelong Arkansas outdoor enthusiast and conservationist, Steve “Wild Man” Wilson, as he uncovers all the beauty, fun and adventure The Natural State has to offer. Each week, “Wild Man” talks with Arkansas outdoor experts to discuss everything from sportsmanship, wildlife, outdoor cooking and more.
“Arkansas Wildlife Podcast” presented by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission premieres Thursday, July 2, at 6:30 p.m.
Join host and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission representative, Trey Reid, on his podcast to take a weekly, in-depth and up-to-date look into how Game and Fish manages and conserves The Natural State's fish and wildlife resources and their habitats, as well as the rules, regulations and opportunities the Commission offers from the Ozarks to the Delta. Arkansas TV is a distribution partner for “Arkansas Wildlife Podcast” presented by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
“Living History” premieres Thursday, July 2, at 7 p.m.
This program preserves the stories of Arkansans who have shaped the state. Through personal interviews, archival footage and intimate settings, we celebrate their achievements, challenges and the legacies that continue to inspire future generations. The first episode features former Gov. Asa Hutchinson as he talks about his career highlights, family life and what he’s doing now.
“Arkansas Week” expands to an hour, starting Friday, July 3, at 6 p.m.
“Arkansas Week” is a weekly public affairs and news analysis program that features newsmakers, experts and political pundits on issues relevant to Arkansans. The program, which will expand from 30 minutes to one hour, starting July 3, provides in-depth conversations about politics, education, the economy, health and much more. “Arkansas Week” premieres each Friday and repeats on Saturday, Sundays and Mondays.
“A Braver Arkansas” premieres Tuesday, July 7, at 6 p.m.
This program encourages healthy dialogue between people with differing political and social viewpoints. Hosted by Dr. Glen White and Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter of Braver Angels Arkansas, the program models respectful communication in one-on-one and group settings and equips citizens with life skills to help them find common ground.
“Arkansas Taste Kitchen” premieres Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m.
Created in partnership with the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, “Arkansas Taste Kitchen” features beloved media personality and host Craig O’Neill alongside local Master Chef and Instructor Dr. Robert Hall and UAMS Culinary Medicine nutrition expert Alyssa Frisby, who demonstrate that meals can be affordable, healthy and delicious no matter the budget or level of cooking experience.
“Arkansas Talks Health” premieres Wednesday, July 15, at 6 p.m.
"Arkansas Talks Health" is a series of human-centered conversations on aging, cancer, research and innovation, opioid crisis and pain management and diabetes and cardiometabolic health in Arkansas. The program brings experts and community voices together to translate complex health topics into clear, trusted guidance that supports prevention, understanding and better health decisions.
“Blueberry’s Clubhouse” Season 5 premieres Sunday, July 26, at 5 p.m.
The new season, produced in partnership with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA), at Camp Onomatopoeia builds on the warmth, creativity, and educational purpose that make “Blueberry’s Clubhouse” a favorite among families and educators. Designed for first graders, advanced kindergarteners and second graders who benefit from extra practice, “Blueberry’s Clubhouse” supports literacy instruction aligned with Arkansas standards and reflects evidence-based practices from the Science of Reading.
HOW TO WATCH
Watch live at arkansastv.gov/watch. Full episodes and additional content are also available on the Arkansas TV YouTube channel at youtube.com/@arkansastv.
VIEW THE NEW SCHEDULE
Viewers can find the full Arkansas TV programming schedule at arkansastv.gov/schedule.