Magazine OCTOBER 2014 A Magazine for the Supporters of the AETN Foundation Complete “Election 2014: AETN Debates” details are found on pages 4 and 5. Arkansas Educational Television Network From the Director Dear Friend of AETN, We welcome the public to attend the debate tapings. The schedule is as follows: In a democratic society elections are the most • Oct. 13 − 10 a.m., 2nd Congressional direct way we the citizen District; 2 p.m., U.S. Senate have to influence our • Oct. 14 − 10 a.m., 3rd Congressional political/governmental District; 2 p.m., 4th Congressional leadership. Sadly, about District half of eligible voters • Oct. 15 − 10 a.m., Secretary of State; 2 p.m., Attorney General take part in a presidential election cycle, and “Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years” many fewer will turn out for a non-presidential • Oct. 16 − 10 a.m., Lt. Governor; 2 p.m., election. There are likely many reasons for Governor Friday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m. • Oct. 17 − 10 a.m., 1st Congressional this lack of participation. Still, the process is Celebrate the music series’ anniversary with District crucial to society, and AETN looks to do our some of the brightest stars in the show’s history. part to give Arkansans front row access to Debates will air the same evening of the taping. the candidates themselves in order to make informed decisions on Election Day. These debates are always very interesting and AETN Foundation Receives Union Pacific Foundation Grant what democracy is all about. We look forward Every two years AETN hosts a series of to partnering with UCA for these debates, and For the 19th year, the AETN Foundation has received a generous grant from the Union Pacific debates and has done so for many election thank AARP Arkansas for underwriting the Foundation. With this current gift of $10,000, the AETN Foundation has benefited from a cycles. AETN is your statewide public media program. total of $193,520 in support of local focused and relevant programming on AETN. The AETN network, and we feel it is our duty to offer all Foundation deeply appreciates its longstanding partnership with Union Pacific and once again Arkansas communities, no matter how big Whatever your political preference is, it is extends its thanks for their generosity. Union Pacific invited our local representatives to attend or small, a first-hand look at the candidates. essential that we hear from those wanting to the check presentation. Journalists are selected to ask questions of the serve the public on our behalf and take an Pictured center left and right: Allen Weatherly, Executive Director for AETN and the AETN Foundation receiving qualified candidates, and the public has the active role in who becomes our leaders. AETN the grant check from Brandon Morris, Director of Public Affairs – AR, OK & TN for Union Pacific Railroad. Also opportunity to hear from each without the is proud to play some part in helping you make pictured: Senator Jason Rapert (outer left) and Senator Eddie Joe Williams (outer right). filter of partisan advertisements. Our debaters educated, informed decisions. Don’t forget − will air Oct. 13-17 and include the United be sure to vote … democracy depends on it. States Senate, the four Congressional districts, and Arkansas’s governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and secretary of state. The debates take place at the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Allen Weatherly Arkansas campus. AETN Executive Director The quality programming on AETN is underwritten in part by... Your support makes a difference! Exceptional Savings on Fine Home Decor If you would like information on how you can become an under- writer of the programs you love on AETN, contact us at 1-800-662- 2386 or [email protected]. Lake Village, AR • 800.732.3722 Debate taping schedule Guests welcome - Reynolds Performance Hall, Conway, Arkansas* Monday, Oct. 13 Tuesday, Oct. 14 Wednesday, Oct. 15 U.S. District 2 U.S. District 3 Secretary of State Tapes at 10 a.m. Tapes @ 10 a.m. Tapes at 10 a.m. (60 min.) (60 min.) (60 min.) Veteran journalist Steve Barnes will host this week-long series. Patrick Hays (D) Grant Brand (L) Jacob Holloway (L) French Hill (R) - Steve Womack (R) Susan Inman (D) unconfirmed at time of printing “Election 2014” Mark Martin (R) - “Election 2014: AETN Debates” Debbie Standiford (L) unconfirmed at time of printing broadcast schedule U.S. District 4 Tapes at 2 p.m. AETN is once again producing a series of nine political de- Monday, Oct. 13 U.S. Senate (60 min.) Attorney General bates to enlighten and educate our viewers on the candidates Tapes at 2 p.m. Tapes at 2 p.m. seeking their votes. The debates will be held at theDonald 7 p.m. U.S. District 2 Ken Hamilton (L) W. Reynolds Performance Hall on the campus of the Univer- 8 p.m. U.S. Senate (90 min.) Bruce Westerman (R) (60 min.) sity of Central Arkansas in Conway Oct. 13-17. Veteran jour- 9:30 p.m. Ballot Tom Cotton (R) - James Lee Witt (D) Aaron Cash (L) unconfirmed at time of printing nalist Steve Barnes will serve as the moderator. All debates Initiatives Leslie Rutledge (R) are free and open to the public. Audience members will be Nathan LaFrance (L) Nate Steel (D) seated on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open one Mark Pryor (D) hour prior to taping time. Candidates and debate dates and Tuesday, Oct. 14 Mark Swaney (G) times are listed below. Additional information can be found 7 p.m. U.S. District 3 at aetn.org/elections. 8 p.m. U.S. District 4 Thursday, Oct. 16 Friday, Oct. 17 “Election 2014: Ballot Initiatives” Wednesday, Oct. 15 Lt. Governor U.S. District 1 The proposed initiatives that have reached the ballot will be 7 p.m. Secretary of Tapes at 10 a.m. Tapes at 10 a.m. discussed in this 30-minute program in conjunction with State (60 min.) (60 min.) the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. 8 p.m. Attorney Panelists include: Dr. Stacey McCullough, director of the John Burkhalter (D) Rick Crawford (R) - University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Public Policy General Tim Griffin (R) unconfirmed at time of printing Center, and Dr. Wayne Miller, a professor at the University Christopher Olson Jackie McPherson Watch. of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Public Policy Center. Thursday, Oct. 16 (D) The program will be moderated by Steve Barnes. (L) Learn. 7 p.m. Lt. Governor Brian Willhite (L) Participate. “It is not only a privilege but a responsibility to vote,” Maria 8 p.m. Governor Governor Reynolds-Diaz, state director for AARP Arkansas, said. 9:30 p.m. Ballot *The debates will be held at the Donald W. Tapes at 2 p.m. Reynolds Performance Hall on the campus “Debates provide an important platform for receiving infor- Initiatives of the University of Central Arkansas locat- mation on how the candidate stands on key issues so voters (90 min.) ed next door to the AETN Studios at 223 Beatrice Powell St, Conway, Arkansas. Full can make informed decisions. “AARP Arkansas is proud to J. Joshua Drake (G) Friday, Oct. 17 schedule is listed above. Admission is free, support the AETN debates in concert with AARP’s mission Frank Gilbert (L) and the public is invited to attend. Seating is available on a first come, first served ba- to improve the quality of life as we age.” 7 p.m. U.S. District 1 Asa Hutchinson (R) sis. Doors to the debate hall will open one 8 p.m. Arkansas Week hour prior to each debate. More informa- Major funding provided by AARP Arkansas. Mike Ross (D) tion is available at www.aetn.org/elections. 4 Primetime 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 11 p.m. 11:30 p.m. October Barnes and ... A Penguins: Spy in the Huddle, NOVA "Building Pharaoh's Last of the Summer Well Read "Anthony BBC World Primetime AETN-1 PBS NewsHour Conversation With A Nature Special Pres "First Rise of the Black Pharaohs Wine "Pickup of the Doerr, All The Light Charlie Rose Sam Taggart Steps" Chariot" Later Ming Dynasty" We Cannot See" News Mexico -- One Plate Mexico -- One Plate Mike Jacques Pepin: More Lidia's Kitchen Cook's Country Eat! Drink! Italy! 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