March 31, 2004
Here and Now: March 31, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )In this installment of Here and Now, we’ll talk about the business climate in Arizona. In studio guests will be Rick Weddle, CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and Tracy Clark, Associate Director and Senior Research Economist for the Economic Outlook Center at ASU.
[ Terry Ward ]
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March 25, 2004
Hyzdu Journals #3
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( Sarasota, FL )In part three of our series, Adam Hyzdu is invited to play in a double header, gets a visit from his family, and has an encounter with a mattress, all part of one player's day to day experience during spring training.
Adam Hyzdu's Journals
Hear additional journals from Adam Hyzdu as they become available.
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March 24, 2004
Here and Now: March 24, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )This edition of Here and Now focuses about how Early Childhood education issues impact future economic growth in Arizona. Supporters say all day kindergarten and child care subsidies are good investments. Some opponents reluctant to fund such programs are questioning the role of government in family issues. Terry Ward takes questions from listeners and talks with guests Nadine Mathis Basha, Chair of the State School Readiness Board, and Dr. Billie Enz from the College of Education at ASU.
[ Terry Ward ]
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March 17, 2004
Here and Now: March 17, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
Talking with the Governor
Additional interviews with Governor Napolitano on Here and Now.
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March 15, 2004
Leaving No Child Left Behind...Behind
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona isn't the only state considering getting out of the federal education mandate. But if the state sends the feds that message, Washington will stop sending Arizona some pretty big checks. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has the details.
What the President had to say about the program
So what's actually in No Child Left Behind?
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March 12, 2004
Day Labor: Center's Future and Success in Review
( Phoenix, AZ )Since it opened one year ago, the Macehualli Worker Center at 25th Street and Bell Road has been a target of controversy. Most of the workers are undocumented immigrants. The Center is the only one in the Valley funded partly by tax-payer money. KJZZ's Abigail Beshkin reports that as deadlines draw near to decide whether -- and how--- to keep the center running, a new report looks at how well the center is performing, and has officials grappling with its future.
Morning Edition
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March 11, 2004
Day Labor: A Sound Portrait
( Phoenix, AZ )The Macehualli Worker Center in North Phoenix is where workers-- mostly undocumented immigrants wait for landscaping or constrcution jobs. KJZZ's Abigail Beshkin visited the busy center and met with Salvador Reza who runs the center, and prepared this sound portrait.
All Things Considered
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March 11, 2004
House of Yes
( Phoenix, AZ )Robrt Pela reviews Nearly Naked Theatre's production of House of Yes, Wendy MacLeod's dark comedy about an overprivileged family obsessed with the Kennedys and a family reunion interrupted by a hurricane.
House Of Yes: Event Information
The House of Yes plays from 03/05/2004 and 03/20/2004 at Phoenix Theatre's Little Theatre.
Upcoming Performing Arts Events
View upcoming theater and performing arts events via the KJZZ events calendar.
Robrt Pela at PhoenixNewTimes.com
Articles and reviews by Robrt Pela can also be read in the New Times.
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March 10, 2004
Here and Now: March 10, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )Terry Ward talks with Dr. Jonathan Weisbuch, Director, Department of Public Health, Maricopa County, and Mark Brnovich, Director of the Center for Constitutional Government, Goldwater Institute.
[ Terry Ward ]
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March 10, 2004
Interview with Jon Talton
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein interviews Jon Talton, a business columnist for the Arizona Republic.
Arizona Republic Business Columnists
Jon Talton's Books at Changing Hands
All Things Considered
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March 10, 2004
Hyzdu Journals #2
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( Sarasota, FL )In part two of our series, Adam Hyzdu leaves his family for spring training in Florida, giving us a glimpse into the initial days of baseball camp.
Adam Hyzdu's Journals
Hear additional journals from Adam Hyzdu as they become available.
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March 08, 2004
Getting Closer to a State Budget?
( Phoenix, AZ )State lawmakers say a new budget is right around the corner. But how close are they really? KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks to KJZZ's Mark Brodie about how the process is going...as well as what's coming up this week at the statehouse.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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March 04, 2004
First Female Owners in WNBA Invest in The Phoenix Mercury
( Phoenix, AZ )Earlier this week, Jerry Colangelo sold his controlling ownership interest in the Arizona Diamondbacks. That followed his sale of 20 percent of the Phoenix Mercury to two Arizona businesswomen, Anne Mariucci and Kathy Munro, who've become the first female owners of a WNBA team. KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports on what the investments of Mariucci and Munro might mean for the future of women in the business of sports?
Morning Edition
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The Phoenix Mercury
The official WNBA Phoenix Mercury web site
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March 04, 2004
Statewide Smoking Ban Proposed
( Phoenix, AZ )The Arizona Legislature is considering a statewide smoking ban similar to the controversial restrictions already in place in Tempe. Mark Brodie talks with Sean Cleary, the general manager of Doc and Eddy's Sports Bar; Rich Bank, Chairman for the group Citizens for Fair Non-Smoking Laws; and the bill's sponsor, Tucson Democrat, Linda Lopez.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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March 03, 2004
Here and Now: March 3, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )Prison officials say the media played a role in the peaceful resolution of the hostage standoff at the Lewis Correctional facility. Here and Now host Terry Ward takes a look at the role of the media in crisis situations and talks to a newspaper and radio reporter along with an ASU professor about this issue.
[ Terry Ward ]
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