December 22, 2003
Legislative Session Accomplishes Goals
(Phoenix, AZ)
The state legislature spent 55 days working on two major issues... reforming Chlid Protective Services, and relieving overcrowded prisons. Some lawmakers say they could have been done a lot sooner -- but others say the time was well spent. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on whether the voting public will be happy with what the session accomplished... or frustrated by how long it took to accomplish it.
[ Mark Brodie ]
December 16, 2003
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Classical Music 
(Phoenix, AZ)
KBAQ's Randy Kinkel reviews this exciting, informative, illustration-packed Encyclopedia of Classical music edited by Musicologist Stanley Sadie. It would make a great gift for the classical music lover on your list!
[ Randy Kinkel ]
Hear Randy´s other audio features and all past book reviews on the KBAQ Books-of-the-Month Page.
December 15, 2003
Agreements Reached on CPS and Prison Overcrowding
(Phoenix, AZ)
Mark Brodie Reports on the agreements state lawmakers worked out Saturday to relieve prison overcrowding and reformat the Child Protective Services system.
[ Mark Brodie ]
December 10, 2003
Here and Now: December 10, 2003
(Phoenix, AZ)
Terry ward talks about performance on standardized tests with Leslie Pratt, 4th grade teacher from Magnet Traditional school and Dr. Dan Scoggin from Tempe Prep Academy.
During the second half of the program, Terry talks with Tom Horne, Superintendant of Public Instruction, about the impact of the AIMS test on graduation rates, as well as classroom discipline and healthier school lunches.
[ Terry Ward ]
December 10, 2003
Holiday Theater
(Phoenix, AZ)
As we continue our look at holiday arts and entertainment around Arizona, KJZZ theater critic Robrt Pela discusses the theater you can see around the Valley this season.
For more information visit our Holiday Concerts and Events listing. You can also check out our Theater Events listing.[ Robrt Pela ]
December 09, 2003
Holiday Concerts and Events
(Phoenix, AZ)
From choir concerts to performances and plays, KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks with KBAQ announcer Katrina Becker about what performances are happening across this holiday season.
For more information visit our Holiday Concerts and Events listing.[ Dennis Lambert ]
December 05, 2003
Poll Finds Arizonans Think Forests Are Unhealthy
(Phoenix, AZ)
A new survey finds a majority of Arizonans beleive the state's forests are unhealthy...but as KJZZ's Mark Brodie finds out, people are divided over whether the trees need an aspirin....or major surgery.
For more information on the study, visit NAU's Social Research Labratory.[ Mark Brodie ]
December 05, 2003
KJZZ Reporter Doug Ramsey Retires
(Phoenix, AZ)
Doug Ramsey retires from KJZZ after 27 years with the station. Dennis Lambert interviews Doug about a memorable career.
Doug Ramsey's Retirement Photos.[ Dennis Lambert ]
December 03, 2003
Taking A Bow Off Broadway
(Phoenix, AZ)
Broadway, the centerpiece of new york's theatre scene, is more than 2,000 miles from tempe. still, one of the great white way's most accomplished directors, Marshall Mason, has been teaching theatre at Arizona State's Herberger College of Fine Arts for the past decade. But as KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports, Mason's teaching career will come to a close at the end of the current school year.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
December 1, 2003
Car Thumper
(Phoenix, AZ)
Thanks to construction tie-ups, too many cars for too little roadway and plain old bone-headed driving make each day's commute an adventure behind the wheel. But commentator Jim Veidheffer has found one more thing that annoys him when the traffic comes to a halt. Jim Veidheffer is a freelance writer who lives here in the valley.
[ Jim Veidheffer ]
Mental Health Series
Nearly one in four Americans will suffer from a mental disorder in a given year. Arizona has the third highest rate of serious mental illness among adults in the entire country. During NOVEMBER 10th - NOVEMBER 14th KJZZ examined mental health care in Arizona. More Information.
