February 2012 | KJZZ.org

Philanthropy in the Valley: remembering Virginia G. Piper

ASU professor and biographer Melissa Pritchard talks about philanthropist Virginia G. Piper and the impact she had on Arizona.

Arizona’s impact on the presidential campaign

Communications director for the Arizona Republican Party Shane Wikfors and political strategist Nathan Sproul of the Lincoln Consulting Group talk about the impact of the presidential campaign on Arizona and vice versa.

Kyrsten Sinema running for Congressional District 9

Former state lawmaker Kyrsten Sinema talks about why she is running for Congress in the newly formed 9^th district in Arizona.

Bill proposed to ban bargaining with public employee unions

State senator Rick Murphy explains why he supports bills that make it illegal for government agencies to collectively bargain with employee groups. Sheri Van Horsen, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees explains why she thinks this legislation is bad for Arizona.

Arpaio protesters walk out of Maricopa board meeting

Opponents of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio stormed out of the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday. The group wanted to participate in the special meeting that addressed the problems reported in a federal probe against sheriff’s office.

New cancer treatment pioneered in Arizona

The Food and Drug Administration has quickly approved a drug to combat basal cell carcinoma. That’s a type of skin cancer that - until now, patients had no other treatment options. From Phoenix, KJZZ's Terry Ward reports.

9 O'clock New Release Jazz Special for 2/1/12

Jazz pianist and composer Joe Sample was a founding member of the Jazz Crusaders. He recorded with everyone from Miles Davis to Joni Mitchell and today tours the world with his different groups. Hear the music of Joe Sample tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Arizona Centennial Minutes

The Centennial Minute features historical tales about people and places around Arizona.