January 2012 | KJZZ.org

New Mayor, New Year

Mark Brodie sits down with Phoenix City Council member Jim Waring to talk about Mayor Greg Stanton's inaugural address...and takes a look forward at politics in Phoenix. Brodie also talks to Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane about Phoenix's new mayor, the relationships between cities, and efforts to improve Arizona overall.

Mesa Close to Landing New University

The city of Mesa might be home to the newest campus of Benedictine University, a private Catholic school.

Sporting Image

Steve Goldstein talks to Board of Regents member Rick Myers about the business behind college football, budgeting sports at a university, and why athletics are important in the big picture of a university's image. Richard Lapchick, director of the Devos Sports Management program at the University of Central Florida also joins the discussion.

Sheriff's office pledges continued cooperation with DOJ, but wants proof of findings

In a 29-page letter, the sheriff's office asked for the facts and information regarding specific allegations in the Department of Justice report.

Governor won't push for reclassification of medical marijuana

Governor Jan Brewer is refusing to take the steps taken by some other U.S. governors to address an issue raised by the state's medical marijuana program.

Stanton Sworn in as Phoenix Mayor

Greg Stanton took the oath of office today, becoming mayor of Phoenix. And, he’s talking about ideas that go beyond Arizona’s capitol city. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Phoenix mayor to be sworn in today

Phoenix will inaugurate a new mayor for the first time in eight years.

Illegal Immigration to Again be on Legislative Agenda

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments later this year over Arizona’s immigration enforcement law, SB 1070. But legislative leaders say that likely won’t stop lawmakers from debating more bills dealing with illegal immigration. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Best of 2011 Duos & Groups

From Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton's New Orleans blues-tinged release to "I Feel You" from husband/wife duo Herb Alpert & Lani Hall and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band's "That's How We Roll," tonight hear some of the best jazz duo and group releases from 2011 on the 9 O'Clock Special. Jazz awakes tonight at 8!

Hopi tribe wants Tuba City landfill cleaned up

The Hopi tribe is tangled in a legal battle with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. At issue is a dump the federal agency operated for 50 years near Tuba City in Northern Arizona.