Andrew Thomas Hearing

Ray Stern, reporter for Phoenix New Times, joins host Steve Goldstein to talk about the Andrew Thomas Hearing.Former Maricopa County attorney Andrew Thomas and two of his deputies face 33 ethical violation charges for actions taken between 2006 through 2010. Karen Clark, former ethics counsel for the State Bar of Arizona joins the conversation to give insight on legal ethics.

Valley Monsoon Season Change

Host Steve Goldstein talks to professor of Geological Sciences Randy Cerveny about this year's unusual monsoon season, and whether valley residents should be concerned about the dry weather and their health.

Mediation Service Help Neighbors Resolve Disputes



Most of us know the angst that comes with having a difficult neighbor. Most headaches can be ignored or simply tolerated.

Job Seekers Face Digital Challenges

With one in ten Arizonans out of work, the competition for jobs is fierce.  There are fewer positions available due to the economy, but job seekers face another challenge. 

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 9/14

  Cannonball Adderley lived up to his name.  He was a dynamic performer and educator, who started as a music teacher in Florida.  He became one of the best loved alto sax players of his era and influenced generations of musicians.  Cannonball could go from bebop to hard bop to blues in a single tune,   Hear the big tone and spirit of his playing tonight on the 9 O'clock Special when Blaise features Cannonball Adderley

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 9/13

Tonight it's 2 for 1 on the 9 O'clock special.  Saxaphonist Scott Hamilton has made a career on his beautiful tone and great chops.  He carries on the tradition of Ben Webster and Coleman Hawkins with a modern sense of harmony and time.  Hear the sweet sound of Scott Hamilton tonight as well as the trombone and shells of SNL musician Steve Turre. It's a contrast of sound and style tonight with two jazz giants on the 9 O'clock Special.

Local 9/11 Memorial Events

Many events are scheduled around the valley to commorate the 10th Anniverary of the 9/11 attacks.  A listing of those events can be found here.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 9/12

 Chick Corea and his new version of his band Return to Forever are performing this weekend at the Mesa Arts Center.  Monday night Blaise Lantana features Chick's music and gives away tickets to the show.  Hear the best of innovator and pianist Chick Corea on the Monday night 9 O'clock Special and tune in to win.

Recording suggests recall candidate is on the ballot to help Pearce

A third candidate has turned in signature petitions to get on the ballot in the recall election of Senate President Russell Pearce.

Creating Arizona Jobs

KJZZ's Steve Goldstein asks Arizona Commerce Authority CEO Don Cardon how the public-private partnership will bring jobs to Arizona.

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