July 30, 2008
Here and Now: Real Estate
( Phoenix, AZ )Home prices have fallen by more than a quarter in the past year. Here and Now looked at what's going on in real estate and how much farther prices will drop. Guests also discussed the massive housing bill signed into law by President Bush will help.
Listener Questions and Comments
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July 30, 2008
Foreclosures Drive Home Prices Down
( Phoenix, AZ )Phoenix home prices have dropped by an average of more than 25% over a one year period ending in May. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at how foreclosures are behind the falling prices.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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July 28, 2008
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
( )Three Trevor Browne High School students receive Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards honors.
[ Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez ]
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July 28, 2008
Cooling Arizona
( Phoenix, AZ )Air-conditioner repairmen work hard during Phoenix summers to keep homes and buildings cool, but it's a hot job. On a recent morning, KJZZ's Rene Gutel went on the rounds with an AC service technician to learn more about the job.
[ Rene Gutel ]
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July 27, 2008
John Dougherty on the FLDS
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Paul Atkinson speaks with reporter John Dougherty about the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints about recent legal developments regarding the polygamous sect in Texas and a Senate hearing looking at the need for federal involvement.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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July 23, 2008
Here and Now - Governor Napolitano - July 23, 2008
( Phoenix, AZ )Governor Napolitano discussed her role leading the drafting of the Democratic party presidential platform; the possibility of four day work weeks for state employees and the expansion of photo radar among other topics.
Listener Questions and Comments
Napolitano Profile in The American Prospect
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July 22, 2008
BlacksinBaseball.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )MLB.com's Barry Bloom discusses the Arizona Diamondbacks' chances of making the playoffs, and the declining pariticipation of blacks in Major League Baseball.
[ Mark Moran ]
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July 21, 2008
Loop 202 Completed
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Arizona Department of Transportation sokesman Dough Nintzel about the completion of the northern section of the Loop 202 in the East Valley and what it means to drivers and the valley's transportation system.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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July 18, 2008
Arizona's Volcanoes
Full Story of Williams and the Volcano
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with ASU professor Stanley Williams about Arizona's volcanoes, and about Williams' death-defying bout with a Colombian volcano.
Article about Williams' and the Volcano
Morning Edition
Return to the Morning Edition resources at KJZZ.org
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July 18, 2008
Pela's Take on South Pacific
( Phoenix )Theater Critic Robrt Pela reviews Desert Stages' production of South Pacific, and tells why a text messaging teen could be a sad look to the future of theater audiences.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
Morning Edition
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July 16, 2008
hnelectionprimer.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )Here and Now examined the initiatives expected to be on the November ballot along with some of the key candidate races for the primary and general election.
Listener Questions and Comments
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July 14, 2008
Extending an Arizona Welcome
( Phoenix, AZ )It's the busy season for refugee resettlement agencies in the Valley. Phoenix receives its largest influx of refugees in the summer, as the US State Department works to meet its quotas before the fiscal year ends in October. When families arrive, they're set up with the bare minimum of living standards - frequently placed in nearly empty apartments along Phoenix's I-17 corridor. This morning we'll meet one family and an organization trying to give those seeking asylum a warmer welcome to Arizona.
The Welcome to America Project
The International Rescue Committee in Phoenix
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July 11, 2008
Barry Bonds in Arizona
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with Major League Baseball writer Barry Bloom about whether home run king Barry Bonds may end up in an Arizona Diamondbacks uniform...and whether MLB may turn to instant replay to prevent umpiring mistakes.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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July 10, 2008
The Gas Price Vote
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports on how Republicans and Democrats are trying to earn your vote through the high price of gas.
Freedoms Watch
The non-partisan Freedoms Watch organization has targeted members of Congress who don't support domestic oil drilling.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says its candidates have the solution to higher gas prices.
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July 09, 2008
hnair-cartravel.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )In an effort to make up for the high cost of fuel, US Airways and other airlines are now charging for baggage. US Airways will soon start charging for sodas and juice on flights. Here and Now looked at the airline industry and the direction its headed. The program also looked at the impact high gas prices has on driving and why some are turning to other modes of transportation such as bikes, motorcycles, and buses.
Listener Questions and Comments
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July 09, 2008
ALLI Fellowship Program
( Phoenix, AZ )Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez reports on an Arizona public policy fellowship program for Latino college graduates.
ALLI - Arizona Latino Leadership Institute
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July 07, 2008
Parkinson's Disease and Latinos
( Phoenix, AZ )An outreach program at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center helps break down language, social and cultural barriers. KJZZ's Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez reports.
The Muhammad Ali Parkinson's Center
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July 05, 2008
plantkraussperformance
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Randy Kinkel reviews the performance of Robert Plant and Allison Krauss who took the stage together at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix.
[ Randy Kinkel ]
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July 03, 2008
Reefer Madness
( Phoenix )Theater Critic Robrt Pela reviews Nearly Naked Theatre's production of "Reefer Madness."
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
Morning Edition
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July 02, 2008
Carbon Monoxide Induced Drownings
( Phoenix, AZ )Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless emission from gas powered generators and engines. It's responsible for a large percentage of drownings at Lake Powell and Lake Havasu. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks to emergency room physician Robert Baron about the problem.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Information
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