November 2011 | KJZZ.org

Sophie the Sprite

Holiday programs are filling family calendars now that Thanksgiving is over and KJZZ commentator Amy Silverman has a very special program coming up on her calendar.

20 Years of Phoenix ZooLights

Hanging Holiday Lights is a tradition for many people. Most start that process about this time of year. But what if you have three and a half MILLION lights to string?

Terry Shannon, CEO of St. Mary's Food Bank, talks to host Steve Goldstein about the effort to feed Arizona's hungry families this holiday season...and the year-round need to lend a helping hand to the one in four children who go to bed hungry.

Black Friday Frenzy

Host Steve Goldstein talks to marketing professor James Ward of the W.P. Carey School about the marketing tactics behind Black Friday, and the reason so many people participate in the shopping frenzy.

Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman

Host Steve Goldstein talks to mayor of Tempe Hugh Hallman about historical preservation, regional economy, and his decision to abstain from running for another term.

Senate Candidate Wil Cardon

Businessman Wil Cardon, who has never held elected office, is one of the people running to succeed retiring senator Jon Kyl. He sits down with host Steve Goldstein to talk about his reasons for running, and how he plans to fight for Arizona.

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

Forest officials are encouraging Arizona residents to drive to the White Mountains for a Christmas tree. The White Mountains is the the same area where the Wallow Fire burned more than five-hundred thousand acres this summer and now it's sprawling with trees for the holidays.

Goldwater Institute Sues Clean Elections Commission Over Advertising

The Goldwater Institute wants the Clean Elections Commission to stop an advertising campaign it claims is illegal self promotion.

Recall Group Sends Warning to Governor and Sheriff

The group behind the recall of Senator Russell Pearce issued a warning of sorts to Governor Jan Brewer and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Citizens for a Better Arizona didn’t threaten a

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 11/22

Ray Drummond started on trumpet, flugelhorn and found the bass at 14. He was part of the LA scene and finally made his way to New York. Today he is a renowned composer, band leader, producer and educator as well as one of the world's greatest bassists. Hear him with Bobby Hutcherson, Houston Person and his own quartet tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.