9 O'Clock Special for 9/1

Keep up with who's hot and what's cool as we preview new jazz by bassist Kyle Eastwood, singer Nicole Henry, and jazz flutist Mindy Canter, who got her start playing with Albert King when she was 1

Coping With the Debt Deal

Host Steve Goldstein talks to Congressman David Schweikert about whether the Debt Deal can be relied on to not only lower the nation's debt, but keep if from getting out of control again in the future.

Budget Cut Challenges

Ken Strobeck of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns talks to host Steve Goldstein about the challenge of budget cuts and impact fees effecting municipalities in Arizona.

Phoenix Runoff Election

Here and Now's Steve Goldstein talks to Wes Gullett and Greg Stanton, the runoff candidates for mayor of Phoenix and their feeling on the continuing race for mayor. Political analyst Dennis Welch discusses the future of the race.

Initial Phoenix Election Results

As of the first report, which contains about 60 percent of ballots cast in the Phoenix Mayor's race, Greg Stanton is ahead with 38 percent of the votes.

Art Pepper on 9 O'Clock Special for 8/31

Alto sax giant Art Pepper was influenced by Charlie Parker but managed to find his own unique sound. Hear Art Pepper's beautiful music tonight.

Life After Deportation - Part II

Guatemala is one of the poorest countries in the hemisphere.  And the people who live there face a constant question.  Should I risk leaving?  Many already have...

Wildlife Recovers from Wallow Fire

The largest wild fire in state history blackened more than a half-million acres, prompting fears that large numbers of wildlife would perish. 

9 O'Clock Special for 8/30

Kenny Dorham was one of the busiest bebop trumpeters in the '50s and '60s. He played with Dizzy, Monk, Bird and was one of the original Jazz Messengers with Horace Silver.


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