June 27, 2007
Here and Now - Legislative Wrap Up
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona lawmakers recently ended one of the longest legislative sessions in state history. Political analysts Stan Barnes and Barry Dill join host Here and Now host Steve Goldstein to talk about many of the behind-the-scenes issues many people might have been unaware of.
Here and Now Comments and Questions
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June 25, 2007
A Complex Market-economy
( Tempe )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Arizona State University research economist Dawn McLaren about her studies of the U.S./Mexico border, human smuggling and employer sanctions. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
Morning Edition
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June 23, 2007
Long Session, Short Answers
( Phoenix )State lawmakers spent a lot of time over the past 6 months debating issues and voting on bills. We wanted to know what they thought of their recently-ended session...KJZZ's Mark Brodie has their quick answers.
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June 22, 2007
The Future of the "Mushroom" Bank
( Phoenix, AZ )Phoenix officials are deciding the fate of the city's iconic "mushroom" bank, at 44th Street and Camelback Road. No one want to tear the bank down completely, but proposed construction would forever change the adjacent lot. KJZZ's Rene Gutel spoke with Phoenix architecture critic Walt Lockley about the history of the bank.
Architecture Critic Walt Lockley
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June 22, 2007
Speed the Plow
( Peoria )Theater critic Robrt Pela looks at "Speed the Plow" from Theater Works, and explains why despite a heat-attracting copper roof, his experience wasn't all bad.
Morning Edition
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June 22, 2007
State Lawmakers Reflect on 164-Day Session
( Phoenix )State lawmakers have wrapped up their session, after passing a flurry of bills in its last hours late Wednesday night. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on what they say was the good, the bad and the ugly during the 164 day session.
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June 21, 2007
State Legislature Ends Session
( Phoenix )State lawmakers wrapped up their session late Wednesday night. But, as K-J-Z-Z's Mark Brodie reports, they left a number of major issues until the end.
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June 20, 2007
Here and Now: Transportation, Legislature
( Phoenix, AZ )Building more freeways won't solve the valley's transportation problems. But what can we do? Transportation planner Mark McLaren and Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman discuss a number of ways to improve our system. East Valley Partnership CEO Rock Arnett talks about the need for a comprehensive statewide plan. KJZZ capitol reporter Mark Brodie talks about the latest news from the legislature as lawmakers attempt to wrap up business.
Here and Now Blog: Listener Comments on Transportation Solutions
While guests on Here and Now discussed what could and should be done to resolve the valley and state's transportation problems, KJZZ listeners make their voice heard online. Check out what they had to say by clicking on the link above.
Maricopa Association of Governments
The Maricopa Association of Governments serves as the regional transportation planning authority. Learn more about what it does, what plans are in the works, what studies have been done and are underway.
Valley Metro
Valley Metro oversees all bus routes in the metro Phoenix area. Click on the link to learn more about the different types of service it offers.
Tempe Neighborhood Circulator Bus Service
Learn more about bus service that takes Tempe residents to popular places they want to go such as libraries, shopping centers, parks and other destinations for free.
City of Phoenix Public Transit
Learn about what changes are in store for people use use public transit in the city of Phoenix. New bus routes, expanded service and new neighborhood circulator service starts July 23.
Here and Now Comments and Questions
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June 18, 2007
State Lawmakers Going Home Soon?
( Phoenix )The legislature is scheduled to start voting on a new state budget today, and adjournment could soon follow. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about goings on at the capitol.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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June 18, 2007
Rodeo-Chediski Five Years Later
( Phoenix )The area of Heber Overgaard was the worst hit during the Rodeo Chediski Fire five years ago. Hundreds of homes burned and the local economy suffered. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at the impact the fire had on the community.
Morning Edition
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June 16, 2007
Bye Bye Brown Cloud?
( Phoenix )State and Maricopa County officials are working to try and avoid losing federal transportation money. The EPA has threatened to take the dollars away if the area doesn't get into compliance with air quality standards. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
Read the specifics of the bill
Maricopa County's Bring Back Blue Campaign
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June 15, 2007
Raul Castro: Cultivating a Culture of Respect
( Phoenix )Former Gov. Raul Castro discusses his life's philsophy and his message for young people today.
Additional Stories in the Raul Castro Series
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June 14, 2007
Raul Castro: An Ambassador's View
( Phoenix )In the fourth part of a weeklong series on Raul Castro, the former governor discusses U.S. foreign policy in Latin America. Castro served as U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, Bolivia and Argentina.
Raul Castro: Seeds of Leadership
Raul Castro: Boxing to Beet Fields
Additional Reports in the Raul Castro Series
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June 14, 2007
LifeLock Co-Founder Resigns
( Tempe, AZ )The co-founder of the Tempe-based identity protection company, LifeLock, has resigned. Robert Maynard has been the focus of numerous media articles calling his ethics into question.
[ Rene Gutel ]
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June 13, 2007
Here and Now: Immigration Reform Update
( Phoenix, AZ )Here and Now examines the prospect for immigration reform given the criticism it has come under from all sides. Bob Robb of the Arizona Republic and Jonathan Weisman of the Washington Post provide on update on the latest news concerning reform. Arizona Republican Party chair Randy Pullen discussed state GOP opposition to reform. Political consultant Jake Logan joined Robb to talk about the role politics is playing in the debate over immigration reform.
Here and Now Comments and Questions
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June 13, 2007
rescuingimmigrationreform
( Phoenix, AZ )Many have watched in dismay as immigration reform was stopped in its tracks in Washington D.C. One business group says it's time to stop the rhetoric and get down to business. Listen to Paul Atkinson's report.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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June 13, 2007
Raul Castro: Law and Politics
( Phoenix )Raul Castro opened his first law office in his living room. Two short years later he'd jumped into the world of Arizona politics.
Raul Castro: Seeds of Leadership
Listen to the first in a several part series on the life and times of Arizona's only Latino governor, Raul Castro.
Raul Castro: Boxing to Beet Fields
Former Arizona Governor Raul Castro has led an interesting life. Hear about what life was like as a young adult trying to make a living in part two of the series.
Additional Reports in the Raul Castro Series
Raul Castro: An Ambassador's View
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June 12, 2007
Raul Castro: From the boxing ring to the beet fields
( Phoenix )Former Gov. Raul Castro talks about his life as a farm worker, boxer and intelligence officer for the U.S. State Department.
Raul Castro Turns 91
Listen to James Garcia's first in a series of stories on former Arizona governor Raul Castro. This story looks at how Castro learned leadership skills from his parents.
Additional Reports in the Raul Castro Series
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June 11, 2007
One Night Cinema
( Phoenix )The One Night Cinema film series opens in Tempe featuring foreign and independent films through August.
One Night Cinema Film Series Website
The One Night Cinema film series opens in Tempe featuring foreign and independent films through August.
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June 11, 2007
Controversial Congressional Close-Up
( Phoenix )Congress gets the country's first look at a controversial new documentary by Ken Burns. 'The War' chronicles the stories of American World War II Veterans. The seven-part series premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, but an angry coalition of Latino leaders say the film isn't ready for its close-up on Capitol Hill. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
[ Marcos Najera ]
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June 11, 2007
Gov. Raul Castro Turns 91
( Phoenix )Former Gov. Raul Castro turns 91. Castro was the state's only Hispanic governor. Latino Affairs Reporter James Garcia reports this week on Castro's life and the contributions he made to Arizona politics.
From the Boxing Ring to the Beet Fields
Former Arizona governor Raul Castro has led a fascinating life. It hasn't always been easy. Click on the link above to hear his about his exploits as a young man in the years leading up to World War II.
Additional Reports in the Raul Castro Series
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June 09, 2007
Mr. Mitchell Goes to Washington, IV
( Phoenix )Freshman Congressman Harry Mitchell stopped by during the Memorial Day recess, before heading back to DC. He talked about life under the dome, meeting his colleagues, and having to temporarily give up his cell phone.
Hear previous pieces with Harry Mitchell
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June 08, 2007
Pela on BatBoy: The Musical
( Phoenix, AZ )BatBoy: The Musical is based on a story from the highly journalistic tabloid The Weekly World News. Find out what theatre critic Robert Pela thinks of the Nearly Naked Theatre's production.
BatBoy the Musical Information
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June 07, 2007
The Arts Are Big Business in Phoenix
( Phoenix, AZ )A newly released study shows the arts are big business in Phoenix. Arts & Economic Prosperity III found more than 6,000,000 people had attended nonprofit arts and cultural events in Phoenix during 2005.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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June 07, 2007
Political Spot Asks, "Where's the Fence?"
( Phoenix, AZ )Remember the "Where's the Beef?" ad from 1984? This week, as the US Senate is about to vote on an immigration bill, a new ad is circulating. This one asks the question "Where's the border fence?" The spots were filmed in Arizona by a conservative group opposed to immigration reform under debate in Congress.
Where's the Fence Political Ad
You can watch the "Where's the Fence?" video on Youtube.
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June 06, 2007
ASU Pressured to Address Digital Piracy
( Phoenix, AZ )Congress has put Arizona State University in its cross hairs, as one of 20 schools under investigation for having high rates of digital piracy of music, movies and other copy written materials. From Washington, Ben Tabor reports on the testimony Tuesday of ASU Technology Officer Dr. Adrian Sannier, about the steps the school is taking to combat the piracy problem.
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June 06, 2007
Here and Now: Education/Investigative Reporting
( Phoenix, AZ )Tom Horne, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction discussed many education issues such as the AIMS test, No Child Left Behind, English Language Learners and teacher pay on Here and Now. Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Jerry Kammer discussed a new book he co-wrote: The Wrong Stuff: The Extraordinary saga of Randy 'Duke' Cunningham, the Most Corrupt Congressman Ever Caught." And Brant Houston, the executive director of Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. talked with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein about the state of investigative journalism.
The Arizona Department of Education
The Wrong Stuff website
The website for the book Jerry Kammer co-wrote: The Wrong Stuff: The Extraordinary saga of Randy 'Duke' Cunningham, the Most Corrupt Congressman Ever Caught.
Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc
The website for Investigative Reporters and Editors.
Here and Now Comments and Questions
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June 06, 2007
Biosphere 2 -- Sold!
( Oracle, AZ )Biosphere 2 has been sold. The glass and steel terrarium in Oracle, Arizona went for $50 million in a deal announced June 4th.
Previous KJZZ Coverage of Biosphere 2
The Biosphere's official website
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June 04, 2007
State Lawmakers Nearing Deals?
( Phoenix )State lawmakers hope to be winding down their session, but they still have to deal with at least two major issues. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what they are, and what could happen with them.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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June 04, 2007
Army Blog
( Phoenix, AZ )A Phoenix soldier was advised to stop posting to his blog about life on the front lines in Iraq. After agreeing to stop, Corporal Ed Watson plans to resume with caution. Listen to the story and check out Watson's blog Eighty Deuce on the Loose in Iraq by clicking on the link below.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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June 03, 2007
Wheelers and Dealers
( Scottsdale, AZ )Home sales may be down, but agents for high end luxury homes still have plenty of business. KJZZ reporter Rene Gutel profiles what it takes to sell million dollar homes.
Real Estate's Silver Lining
Listen to part one of Rene Gutel's two-part report on luxury home sales in the valley.
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