May 13, 2008
Wild Bird RescueSpring is a busy time of year for volunteers who help rehabilitate newly hatched birds. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles one woman who cares for hundreds of quail and other species.
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May 12, 2008
Translating Taser into FrenchTaser International is expanding its worldwide reach. One of the countries the Scottsdale-based stun gun maker is focused on is France. Already several thousand tasers are used by French police but Taser has hopes of landing a major contract to equip even more police officers there. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on the French face of the local company.
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May 10, 2008
LA Based Playwright Tackles Race Politics"Speak Spanish To Me" is a love story tangled in racial politics at Arizona State University. As KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports from Los Angeles, playwright Bernardo Solano had to take a closer look at his own marriage before bringing his personal tale to the Arizona stage.
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May 9, 2008
Teens Getting AroundJust as the Valley's overall population has grown, so too has the teen population boomed. And all those teens need a way to get around town. As part of KJZZ's Sonic Roots teen radio project, Dobson High School students Jessica Testa and Rebecca Bever bring the voices of their peers, and transportation officials, in a look at transportation from a younger perspective.
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May 9, 2008
Remembering MomSunday is Mother's Day, when many people will remember and honor their mothers. For commentator Robrt Pela, though, remembering his mother is more complicated. In the last year she's suffered from dementia, replacing many of her memories with blank spaces she can't fill-in. Now, Pela tries to remember who his mother used to be, while honoring who she is now.
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May 9, 2008
A conversation with Baxter BlackCowboy Poet Baxter Black appears at the Mesa Arts Center.
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May 9, 2008
Guadalupe Mayor Risks RecallAnother Arizona mayor could be facing a possible recall. After a move by "American Citizens United" to recall Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, now some citizens of the Town of Guadalupe blame their mayor for County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's recent threat to pull his 12 deputies out of the town. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
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May 8, 2008
Flying toward Higher EducationFor many high school seniors, with graduation come big choices, pertaining to life, career and future. As part of KJZZ's Sonic Roots teen radio project, Coronado High School student Matt Butson speaks to professionals, trying to figure out the "right thing to do."
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May 7, 2008
Here and Now - Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's is the 7th leading cause of death in Arizona. KJZZ's Here and Now delved into this debilitating disease by looking at its impact on individuals and their families. The show also looked at what care is available and what you can do to help prevent the disease. Here and Now also discussed some of the research to detect and treat Alzheimer's that's going on in the state.
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May 5, 2008
State Budget "Slogging" AlongState lawmakers continue working on a new spending plan...among other things. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about goings on at the capitol.
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May 3, 2008
Legislature Considers American ValuesThe Arizona Legislature is considering a bill that would ban race-based student groups or clubs from forming on college campuses. The measure also aims to stop public schools from teaching so-called 'Anti-American' values. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
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May 2, 2008
Meet AZ's Undeclared SuperdelegatesWith six months until the presidential election, it's still not completely clear who the contestants will be, at least on the Democratic side. And for the first time in recent memory, the choice could come down to about 800 people known as superdelegates. They're delegates to the national convention whose votes are not bound by the party's primaries. We have 11 Democratic superdelegates in Arizona, and they include elected officials and party leaders. Of the 11, seven have already declared their support for a candidate. Four for Clinton. Three for Obama. So this morning, we'll focus now on the four superdelegates who are still undeclared. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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May 1, 2008
Tomas and the Library LadyJames Garcia reports on a local theater troupe's production of Tomas and the Library Lady.
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Apr 30, 2008
Here and Now: Smoking Ban/ Kid Dev.Here and Now looks at the year anniversary of a state-wide smoking ban. Later, the show addresses child development programs.
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Apr 30, 2008
Smoking Ban One Year AnniversaryThree businesses have been fined a total of $12,900 since Arizona's smoking ban took effect. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at enforcement of the ban and its impact on customers and businesses.
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Apr 29, 2008
Curling on Ice...in DesertKJZZ's Paul Atkinson brings this audio postcard about the Valley's Curling scene, an ice sport similar to shuffleboard.
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Apr 28, 2008
Immigration Bills DebatedState lawmakers are debating bills that try to take on different aspects of illegal immigration. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about some of them, and what they'd do.
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Apr 25, 2008
Pela's Collected StoriesTheater critic Robrt Pela reviews Collected Stories, and tells why he wishes some of the characters were real.
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Apr 24, 2008
Out of Retirement, Onto the CourtThe NCAA tennis regionals are getting underway soon. The women's tennis team at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix is waiting to find out whether or not they qualify. One member of the tennis team there has been getting quite a bit of attention lately. Her name is Sheila Johnson. At sixty-years-old, she's the oldest active college tennis player in the country. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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Apr 23, 2008
Here and Now - SustainabilityKJZZ's Here and Now examined the issue of sustainability. Guests and callers discussed individual responsibility, what businesses are doing, and what government is or isn't doing to help.
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Apr 23, 2008
Businesses Sustain for GreenMore companies are implementing conservation friendly business practices. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles Cox Communications efforts to go green.
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Apr 21, 2008
Carl Hayden Robot Team Wins AwardCarl Hayden Community High School took home top honors from the US FIRST annual international robotics championship in Atlanta this weekend. The contest challenges students to build complex robots that can zip around racetracks and complete difficult tasks under tight timelines and eagle-eyed judges. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
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Apr 20, 2008
Spending Your Green on GreenKJZZ's Paul Atkinson speaks with Diane MacEachern about why it's important for consumers to consider the environmental impact of the products they buy including bottled water.
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Apr 19, 2008
Wildfire Experts Prepare for SummerFire officials are preparing for wildfire season in Arizona...but they're preparing for different scenarios in different parts of the state. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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Apr 17, 2008
State Budget Talks SlowingGovernor Janet Napolitano and legislative leaders are at odds over fixes to the current state budget...and the pace at which negotiations are taking place. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports from the capitol.
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Apr 16, 2008
Here and Now - Governnor NapolitanoArizona Governor Janet Napolitano told KJZZ Here and Now listeners why the veto stamp awaited a bill that would eliminate an education property tax when she returned to the Governor's office. Napolitano also talked talked about concerns of racial profiling by sheriff's deputies trained by immigration agents. The governor also discussed her recent trip to Washington D.C. to ensure funding for fighting catostrophic wildfires. She also took phone calls on a number of issues ranging from teacher pay to incentives for saving water.
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Apr 15, 2008
Rising Oil PricesRising oil prices could have a catastrophic impact on the world economy.
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Apr 15, 2008
100 Days Into New Chicano PresidencyNext year, Chicanos Por La Causa celebrates its 40-year anniversary. For more than 20 of those years, longtime community activist Pete Garcia led the local social service agency. But this year, a new president took over after Garcia retired in December. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports on Edmundo Hidalgo's first 100 days in office.
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Apr 14, 2008
AZ Looking to Invite GuestsState lawmakers could take up debate this week on proposals to create a guest worker program in Arizona. Supporters say they're tired of waiting for the federal government to pass immigration reform measures...but Washington would also have a role to play in any state program. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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Apr 11, 2008
Sanctions' Effects Hard to Nail DownIt's been a little more than three months since Arizona's employer sanctions law took effect. Businesses can lose their license if they knowingly hire illegal immigrants. But even before the law was in place, some speculated that companies, especially those in the agricultural and hotel service industry, would leave Arizona. But as KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports it's still hard to nail down the full effects of the law.
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