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Congressman David Schweikert talks politics

Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) gives his opinion on the State of the Union address and redistricting in Arizona.

KJZZ Celebrates Arizona's Centennial with Your Favorite Memories

February 14, 2012 is Arizona’s 100th birthday. To celebrate our state’s centennial, KJZZ's Fronteras: the Changing America Desk reporters want to take a look back at what’s made this state special.

Beginning on Statehood Day and continuing throughout 2012, we’ll be running stories highlighting Arizona’s history.

We want to include you in the coverage. Whether you’re a native Arizonan or new to the state, KJZZ wants to hear from you!

What are your memories of the iconic people, places, and things that make up Arizona? What makes you proud to live here?

What do you hope the state can accomplish in its second 100 years?

Please, take a few minutes to fill out this form and share your thoughts with us. We may follow up with you for an interview.

If you have any questions, contact Nick Blumberg at nblumberg@rioradio.org.

Thank you!

Arizona radio listeners, history buffs and art lovers should also tune in for KBAQ's Hearing the Century: Voices of Arizona’s Arts Past and Present, beginning Feb. 1, at 8:30 a.m.

Hearing the Century will feature a collection of stories from the last one hundred years of the state’s arts and cultural history told by a variety of artists and scholars who will share historical perspectives, stories and legendary tales about Arizona’s artistic heritage. Contributors include award-winning cowboy poet Mike Dunn, painter and founder of Superstition Land Trust Anne Coe and award-winning filmmaker Dustinn Craig.

The 20 stories KBAQ will present focus on the unique styles and contributions of Arizona artists from the past and present-- specializing in music, theater, painting and other art forms-- from north, central and southern parts of the state. They will air weekdays during the month of February at 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on KBAQ 89.5 FM. For more details, visit KBAQ.org.

With Eye on Arizona, Obama to Visit Phoenix

President Obama will be in Phoenix next week. His re-election campaign is focusing on Arizona, but pollsters are skeptical he’ll be able to win the state.

The Wright Way of Building

A designer ahead of his time, Frank Lloyd Wright left his mark across the valley. Even after his death he continues to be a prominent figure in the architecture and city planning that shapes Arizona.

Moving Forward With Medical Marijuana

Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services Will Humble talks about moving forward with Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Program. He explains possible roadblocks and an estimated timeline for opening dispensaries.

Is Real Estate Looking Up?

Real estate experts Mike Orr, creator of the Cromford Report, and John Wake of the website Real Estate Notebook talk about improvements they’ve seen in Arizona’s housing market…and the state finally recovering from the popped bubble.

Running for Senate

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona is running for the open U.S. Senate seat this year. Carmona hopes to solve problems so that the government serves the people.

Prisoners in Arizona Report

Pinal County attorney Jim Walsh and ASU Law Professor Carissa Hessick sit down with host Steve Goldstein to talk about the report Prisoners in Arizona: Truth-in-Sentencing, Time Served, and Recidivism, and what changes should or should not be made to make Arizona's prisoner system better.

State Legislative Session Starts

KJZZ's Mark Brodie and managing editor of the Arizona Guardian Dennis Welch sit down with Steve Goldstein to talk about the 2012 Legislative Session kicking off, and what the state can look forward to.

Highway to Sin City

Steve Goldstein talks to Dr. Robert Lang of Brookings Mountain West about the benefits of a highway between Las Vegas and Phoenix, and why one hasn't been built yet...