April 30, 2007
Alice Cooper: Interview with a Golf Monster
( Phoenix )Long-time Valley resident Alice Cooper has written a book combining his dedication to golf with his career in rock 'n roll.
[ Terry Ward ]
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April 30, 2007
Immigration March Preview
( Phoenix, AZ )The planned May 1st immigration march may negatively impact local efforts to advance the cause. Listen to James Garcia's report.
[ James Garcia ]
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April 29, 2007
McCainannouncement.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona Senator John McCain formally announced his candidacy for president. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson speaks with Roger Simon, senior political columnist for the news organization politico.com about McCain's campaign, and the role the west will play in chosing a nominee.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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April 27, 2007
Diet! No, Thanks.
( Phoenix )Theater Critic Robrt Pela reviews North Valley Playhouse's "Diet! The Musical." But in his attempt to find a silver lining, all he found was garbage.
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April 27, 2007
Skywalk visitors sound-off online
( Grand Canyon/Hualapai Nation, AZ )A little more than a month after its opening, the Grand Canyon Skywalk--a glass walkway--is earning a tough reputation online. As KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports, some visitors are leaving the site with a bad taste in their mouths.
Hualapai Tourism Web site
See videos, pictures and other information about the Hualapai tribe and the Skywalk project.
Trip Advisor Forums
Travelers sound-off on TripAdvisor.com about the Skywalk.
Morning Edition
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April 26, 2007
More fallout for joking McCain
( New York City )Arizona Senator John McCain is taking flak for a joke about improvised explosive devices, and one U.S. representative from Pennsylvania is leading the charge. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
Morning Edition
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April 24, 2007
Here and Now: Governor Napolitano
( Phoenix, AZ )Governor Janet Napolitano talks about school safety, immigration, transportation, education, and other issues with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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April 23, 2007
Valley Leadership Awards
( Phoenix )Pinnacle West Chairman Bill Post and Valle del Sol President Luz Sarmina-Gutiérrez are named 'Man' and 'Woman of the Year' by Valley Leadership. KJZZ's James Garcia reports.
Morning Edition
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April 21, 2007
State Lawmakers Trying to Get "Boxed" In
( Phoenix )State lawmakers are working towards a new budget, and many want to make sure their favorite projects get funded. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has more.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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April 20, 2007
Janis Joplin
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona Theatre Company presents Love, Janis at the Herberger Theatre.
[ Terry Ward ]
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April 19, 2007
Inside the Frog Room
( Mesa )Poison dart frogs live in the rainforest. But unbeknownst to many, one of the biggest poison dart frog breeders in the country lives in the Valley. KJZZ's Thomas Pierce takes a step into the "frog room."
Morning Edition
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April 18, 2007
Local schools reassess security
( Tempe )Officials at Arizona State University say they'll be reviewing its emergency response plans, in wake of the shootings at Virginia Tech that left 33 people dead.
Morning Edition
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April 18, 2007
Here and Now: Tax Policy and Politics
( Phoenix, AZ )Here and Now takes a closer look at tax policy and the effect politics has on it. Mesa Mayor Keno Hawker and Goldwater Institute CEO Darcy Olsen discuss why elected officials don't want to vote on taxes, the problem with cities giving away tax subsidies to retail developers and whether business tax credits is good public policy. U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake talks about the difficulty in reigning in federal earmarks and guests discuss reforming federal tax code.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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April 16, 2007
Rare TB Case Raises Bioethical Questions
( Phoenix, AZ )The case of Robert Daniels, the man jailed with drug-resistant tuberculosis, has sparked a national debate over how government should balance the need to protect the public from a transmissible disease, with the need to protect a person's constitutional rights. We hear from ASU Law Professor Dan Strouse, a bioethicist and expert in U-S quarantine law.
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Questions and Answers About TB
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April 14, 2007
Mr. Mitchell Goes to Washington III
( Phoenix )As Congress heads back to work after the Easter recess, Freshman Congressman Harry Mitchell stops by again to talk about how life under the capitol dome.
Hear Our Past Conversations with Mr. Mitchell
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April 11, 2007
Seeing Some Space-water
( Flagstaff )A Lowell Observatory astronomer has compiled information from the Hubble telescope and he thinks he's found water on a planet outside our solar system. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
Video of HD209458
An artist rendering of a planet outside our solar system with water in its atmosphere.
Morning Edition
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April 11, 2007
Here and Now: Prop 100, 300 Implementation, Copper Theft
( Phoenix, AZ )Here and Now takes a closer look at the problems implementing Proposition 100, which denies bail for illegal immigrants arrested for serious felonies. The Arizona Board of Regents and Maricopa Community College District recently came up with guidelines to ensure that Proposition 300 is implemented. Prop 300 requires undocumented students pay out-of-state tuition and not be eligible to receive state financial aid. Here and Now examines how that's working. Plus, a bill to prevent the theft and recycling of copper from homes, business and construction sites is going forward in the legislature. Here and Now looks at what can be done to reduce the theft of copper materials.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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April 09, 2007
Immigration Policy Disagreement
( Phoenix, AZ )Two outspoken Arizona lawmakers disagree on what the state role should be in the immigration debate.
[ James Garcia ]
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April 08, 2007
The town of Payson passed an ordinance requiring businesses to sign affidavits that they do not employ illegal immigrants. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson spoke with Payson Mayor Bob Edwards about the law, which goes into effect July 1, 2007.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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April 07, 2007
AZ ACLU Takes on Robert Daniels Case
( Phoenix, AZ )The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona says it is taking up the case of the Phoenix man quarantined for his rare type of tuberculosis. Since last July Robert Daniels has been held in court ordered isolation because he went out in public without a face mask.
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Questions and Answers About TB
Weekend Edition
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April 05, 2007
Lawmakers Investigate Care at Veterans' Home
( Phoenix )A joint legislative panel will continue asking questions Thursday about poop conditions reported at the state's Veterans' Home. The committee held its first hearing Wednesday. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services
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April 05, 2007
State Reveals Smoking Ban Rules
( Phoenix, AZ )The Arizona Department of Health Services is scheduled to release the final rules of a statewide smoking ban that goes into effect May 1st. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
Smoke Free Arizona - Rules and Statutes
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April 04, 2007
Medical Professional Shortage
( Phoenix )A shortage of nurses and doctors means longer waits to see specialists and less attention to patients in the hospital. Here and Now examines why there is a shortage of medical professionals, the impact it has, and what's being done about it.
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April 02, 2007
Leaders say State Senate Nearing Budget Deal
( Phoenix )Leaders in the state senate expect to have a budget proposal ready in the next week or 2. They say negotiations are going well, and are ahead of last year's pace. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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