October 31, 2007
Here and Now / BBC World Have Your Say: hour one
Here and Now / BBC World Have Your Say: hour one
( Phoenix, AZ )The BBC's World Have Your Say teamed up with KJZZ's Here and Now to bring listeners a special two hours of programming. The first hour examined taxes and what role the wealthy play in paying their fair share. The second hour featured Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano and focused on water supply and conservation. The show featured calls from around the world.
KJZZ / BBC on YouTube: Water Conservation and Arizona Reservoirs
KJZZ / BBC on YouTube: Water Conservation and Population Growth
KJZZ / BBC on YouTube: Conservation and Entertainment Value of Toilets
KJZZ / BBC on YouTube: Displacing Agricultural Water Use with Population Growth
KJZZ / BBC on YouTube: The Issue of Water in Jordan
KJZZ / BBC on YouTube: Agriculture and Golf Course Use vs. Personal Water Consumption
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October 31, 2007
A Nice Treat on Halloween
( Phoenix )Commentator Amy Silverman brings her story of Halloween trials, with her daughter's heart surgery set in early November--scheduled to allow Trick-or-Treating.
Morning Edition
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October 31, 2007
Talling the Death Toll
( Phoenix )Geronimo Garcia's job at the Mexican Consulate's office in Tucson is to help identify the bodies of immigrants who die along the U.S.-Mexico border, and then help arrange their final journey home.
PBS SPECIAL: DEATH IN THE DESERT
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October 30, 2007
Think Before You Pink
( Phoenix )The number of pink products on stores shelves is increasing. And for good reason. Companies know that linking their brand to a cause, in this case--breast cancer, can add to the bottom line. But beware, not all the money you pay to buy such products may be going toward its intended purpose.
Morning Edition
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October 29, 2007
The Quiet Rich: Janitorial Service
( Phoenix )This morning author Kevin Palmer brings us another piece in our series on the quiet rich, this time from American Janitorial Services.
Speaking with the Quiet Rich
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Morning Edition
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October 29, 2007
Draw the Line
( Phoenix, AZ )A new statewide campaign aims to reduce the amount of underage drinking in Arizona. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles the 'Draw the Line' campaign.
Draw the Line
The Draw the Line website offers information, resources, and other advice for parents on underage drinking.
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October 28, 2007
Cleaning Up After the Fires
( San Diego, CA )Hundreds of Arizona firefighters will be returning home in the coming days and weeks, after grueling assignments in Southern California. They've been deployed throughout San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties to help battle the destructive wildfires that are still smoldering in some spots. Meanwhile some Californians are beginning to clean up, after the flames.
[ Rene Gutel ]
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October 27, 2007
Talking with California Fire Crews
( San Diego, CA )Rene Gutel talks with workers putting out hotspots on San Diego's Poomacha Fire, in North San Diego County They discuss the state of the fire, and how they have benefited from support from around the country, including a crew from Sun City, Arizona.
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October 26, 2007
Oh Dad, Poor Dad
( Phoenix )Theater critic Robrt Pela reviews iTheatre Collaborative's production of "Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad."
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
Morning Edition
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October 24, 2007
Here and Now: Biomedicine
( Phoenix, AZ )Biomedical research is seen as an industry that will improve human health and the valley's economy. Here and Now host Steve Goldstein discusses biomedicine with TGen researcher Michael Berens and Flinn Foundation CEO John Murphy.
KJZZ on YouTube: Personalized Medicine Explained
KJZZ on YouTube: Personalized Medicine and Nutrition
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October 23, 2007
A long-held fight for education
( Phoenix )Arizona Republican legislators and schools chiefs Tom Horne have filed appeals against a recent federal court order that sets March 2008 as the deadline for the state to earmark funds for English Language Instruction. The appeal is the latest development in one mother's longtime education battle with the State of Arizona dubbed Flores v. Arizona. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
Morning Edition
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October 22, 2007
Quiet Rich Part 1
( Phoenix )In the first part of a new series, Kevin Palmer looks into how some lesser-known Valley businesses got where they are today, many times by struggling in the beginning.
Morning Edition
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Speaking with the Quiet Rich
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October 19, 2007
Charges Dropped Against New Times Execs
( Phoenix, AZ )Two newspaper executives arrested last night after publishing an article disclosing a secret grand jury subpoena will not face charges. Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas says mistakes were made in handling the case against the co-founders of the Phoenix New Times, Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin
[ Rene Gutel ]
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October 19, 2007
A Conversation with Linda Spalding
Extended interview with Linda Spalding
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Linda Spalding, author of a new book about an Arizona woman who in 1982 was convicted of murder.
Morning Edition
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October 18, 2007
Returning to Normalcy
Extended Interview with Christina Urias
( Phoenix )In the second and last part of our series on house fires, KJZZ's Dennis Lambert gives the latest on his own home's recovery after a fire, and speaks with Arizona Insurance Director Christina Urias.
Morning Edition
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October 17, 2007
Coping with a Fire
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert offers a personal account of a fire in his garage, and the steps he's taking to return to normalcy.
Morning Edition
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October 17, 2007
hereandnow-costoflivinginaz
( Phoenix, AZ )The cost of living has gone up substantially in Arizona. Here and Now looks at what's gone up and why and what people can do about it.
Arizona Saves
Arizona Saves is a non-profit that educates citizens about money management including saving, debt reduction, and asset building.
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October 10, 2007
Dracula in the Valley...thrice
( Phoenix )Theater critic Robrt Pela visits a few of the many Dracula-themed theatrical productions gracing the Valley, and offers his thoughts on why Transylvanian accent lessons might be worth the money.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
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October 10, 2007
hereandnow-employersanctions
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona's employer sanctions law hasn't taken effect yet, but it's already having an impact on businesses, employees and undocumented workers. Here and Now host Steve Goldstein talked to a number of people to get their analysis about what's going on. Besides Glen Hamer of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Mexican Consul General Carlos Flores Vizcarra, Goldstein spoke with Jim Weiers, speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives about improving the law and Tom Donahue of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about the need for a federal solution to illegal immigration.
Listener Questions and Comments
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October 08, 2007
Tuberculosis Patient Leaves Country
( Phoenix, AZ )A Phoenix man who contracted a rare form of drug-resistant tuberculosis has left the country. Over the weekend, 28-year-old Robert Daniels violated a court order, and flew to Russia where his wife and son live.
More Coverage of Tuberculosis and the Robert Daniels Story
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October 08, 2007
Lessons of a new school year
( Mesa )With a new school year, teachers are reintroducing students to school life, and how to learn. KJZZ commentator and Dobson High School teacher Elizabeth Viator and her former student Jessica Testa offer two perspectives on learning in school, and of learning about one's self. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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October 05, 2007
TB Patient Back in AZ
( Phoenix, AZ )Tuberculosis patient Robert Daniels is back in Phoenix. He's the man who sparked a national debate over the ethics of forced quarantine in cases of infectious disease. Daniels spent 11 month in a lock down facility at the Maricopa Medical Center, after he went out in public without a face mask. He was eventually flown to Denver for medical treatment, where he had his left lung removed.
More Coverage of Tuberculosis and the Robert Daniels Story
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October 04, 2007
chicago
( Phoenix, AZ )No other American city has had as much an impact on the valley as Chicago. As the Arizona Diamondbacks play the Chicago Cubs in a National League playoff series, KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at the Chicago connection.
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October 03, 2007
hereandnowdriving
( Phoenix, AZ )Distracted drivers are the cause of the vast majority of car crashes. Here and Now examined the facts behind distracted driving and looked at whether the state should enact some kind of law aimed at it. State senator Linda Gray and DPS Sgt. Warren Simpson also joined Here and Now host Steve Goldstein to discuss the state's new drunk driving laws.
L:istener Questions and Comments
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October 02, 2007
At the helm of US Airways
( Tempe )It's been a little more than a year since Scott Kirby took the reins as president of U-S Airways. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer spoke with Kirby recently and got the details of a president's first year.
Morning Edition
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October 02, 2007
Jazz in AZ
( Phoenix )The jazz support group, Jazz in AZ is taking its message to young students.
[ Terry Ward ]
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