October 2011 | KJZZ.org

New HOV Lanes Open

Valley commuters are seeing something new along a couple of Phoenix area freeways this morning.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 10/10

Thelonious Monk, along with Diz and Bird, created a style of sound that changed jazz forever. His harmonic ideas took us out of the swing era and into modern jazz and the development of bebop. Monk's unique angular melodies are instantly recognizable. Learn more about jazz legend Thelonious Monk Monday night on the 9 O'clock Special

Questions Remain About Pearce Role in Cortes Campaign

What role did those close to Senate President Russell Pearce play in the sham campaign of Olivia Cortes? A court hearing scheduled for this afternoon was canceled after Cortes withdrew from t

Pearce and Lewis: What Contrasting Styles Tell Us

Senator Russell Pearce and challenger Jerry Lewis displayed contrasting styles in a Mesa Chamber of Commerce Debate. The two are on the ballot in next month's recall election of Pearce.

Cortes Out of Recall Election

November’s recall election is back down to two candidates…after Olivia Cortes withdrew from the race today. In a statement, Cortes says, in part, quote…due to the constant intimidation and harassment of me, my family, friends, and neighbors I have decided to drop out of the race for state senator in LD 18.

Cortes Withdraws from Recall Election

Lawyers for the Mesa resident challenging the candidacy of Olivia Cortes in the recall election of state senate president Russell Pearce say they’ll bring their evidence to the Secretary of State and County Attorney’s office.

Pearce and Lewis: What Contrasting Styles Tell Us

Senator Russell Pearce and challenger Jerry Lewis displayed contrasting styles in a Mesa Chamber of Commerce Debate. The two are on the ballot in next month's recall election of Pearce.

Pearce and Lewis Spar Over Immigration

Immigration is the key issue dividing Arizona's State Senate President and his opponent in a November recall election.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 10/6

Tonight hear what's new in jazz from "Guitar Man" George Benson's latest CD. There's B3 revisited with Rueben Wilson, and You'll even hear a little Treme from New Orleans horn player, Trombone Shorty.
Listen for young and talented vocalist Sophie Millman as she takes you "Into the Moonlight". and keep up with who's hot and what's cool tonight on the 9 O'clock special.

Adrift Author Calls Citizens To Action

Author of the book Adrift: Charting Our Course Back to a Great Nation Steven Beschloss talks to host Steve Goldstein and answers listener questions about the nation's current course. Beschloss stresses the importance of citizen participation in government, and grassroots efforts to get the nation back on track.