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.

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.

 

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.

 

Andrew Thomas' attorney speaks out on disciplinary hearing

Andrew Thomas' attorney speaks with KJZZ's Mark Brodie about his client's disciplinary hearing.

What's Your Name, Baby?

The list of Arizona's most popular baby names of 2011 is in -- from Phoenix, KJZZ's Lynn Kelly has the story...

Photographic Tour of "Iconic Arizona"

An exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum takes visitors on a photographic tour of iconic Arizona. 

Beyond Science Fiction

Professor Paul Davies explains the science behind time travel, finding life on other planets, and finding intelligent life in other universes. Davies also talks about his work with cancer researchers and the importance of keeping a certain amount of imagination in science.

Senate Hopeful Don Bivens

Attorney and former state Democratic Party chairman Don Bivens gives his perspective on current Arizona issues and explains why he's running for the U.S. Senate.

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