September 29, 2006
Latest Immigration Proposals
Additional Report on Immigration Proposals
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's James Garcia takes a look at the opposing sides in the ever-present immigration debate.
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September 28, 2006
Two acts from Leenan
( Phoenix )In a long line of Valley plays involving mothers, KJZZ's Robrt Pela reviews the Beauty Queen of Leenan.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
Morning Edition
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September 27, 2006
Here and Now - Immigration Reform
( Phoenix, AZ )Here and Now host Steve Goldstein discusses illegal immigration and the prospects for comprehensive reform in Washington, border security, or whether lawmakers will debate a guest worker program. Arizona's general election ballot has four immigration-related initiatives to vote on. We'll discuss them all.
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September 23, 2006
Pottgen on Punctuation
( Phoenix )National Punctuation Day is Sunday, and KJZZ commentator Troy Pottgen has some thoughts to get us ready.
Hear a conversation with the founder of National Punctuation Day
More information on National Punctuation Day
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September 22, 2006
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
( Phoenix, AZ )As she does every month, Governor Napolitano joined host Steve Goldstein in studio from 11 a.m. to noon as part of Here and Now.
Previous Discussions on Here and Now
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Talking with the Governor
Additional interviews with Governor Napolitano on Here and Now.
www.azgovernor.gov
To contact the governor, visit www.azgovernor.gov, phone Constituent Services at: 602.542.1318, or email at azgov@az.gov.
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September 22, 2006
In Defense of Punctuation
( Phoenix, AZ )Dennis Lambert interviews Jeff Rubin, the founder of National Punctuation Day, on the use and practical benefits of good punctuation.
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September 22, 2006
Moonlighting As a Mystery Novelist
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with Arizona Republic columnist Jon Talton--who moonlights as a mystery novelist--about his new desert-set story.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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September 21, 2006
American Idol: Patriot Style
( Phoenix, AZ )The national anthem is a notoriously difficult song to sing. It spans an octave and a half, and can trip up even experienced singers. The Phoenix Suns basketball team held open tryouts this week, to sing the anthem at a game next season.
Additional 2007 Edward R. Murrow Regional Award Winners
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September 20, 2006
Here and Now: Real Estate's Bursting Bubble
( Phoenix, AZ )Home sales in arizona are down sharply. Compared to last year, there are about half as many houses for sale in the valley. And prices have followed. average home values are down from last year, when the Phoenix area led the nation in home appreciation. Has the real estate bubble burst? Or are typical economic factors just cooling off what some economists say was an overheated housing market?
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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September 16, 2006
Migrants, Minutemen Share Their View of the Border
( Phoenix )What happens when you give migrants and minutemen disposable cameras, ask them to take pictures of their experiences at the border? A new exhibit at SMoCA has the answer. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
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September 15, 2006
Profiles of Success
( Phoenix, AZ )September is Hispanic heritage month and in downtown Phoenix every September, many of Arizona's power brokers gather for the Profiles of Success luncheon. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
[ Marcos Najera ]
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September 13, 2006
Here and Now: Primary Election Analysis
( Phoenix, AZ )Here and Now host Steve Goldstein discusses election results with KJZZ capitol reporter Mark Brodie and East Valley Tribune legislative and political reporter Dennis Welch as well as political consultants Jaime Molera and Barry Dill.
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September 13, 2006
Munsil Wins GOP Primary
( Phoenix, AZ )Governor Napolitano faces attorney and conservative Christian activist Len Munsil this November. Munsil won in Tuesday's GOP primary against Don Goldwater, the nephew of the late senator Barry Goldwater.
KJZZ Primary Election Coverage
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September 11, 2006
Could you define "Planet?"
( Phoenix )With the expatriation of Pluto from our solar system, commentator Diane Duffy considers the changing face of education, and what the future may hold.
Morning Edition
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September 11, 2006
No More Deaths
( Phoenix )A recent ruling dismissed smuggling charges against two humanitarian aid workers. But future workers may not be given the same opportunity...and will now call 911, instead of helping. KJZZ's James Garcia reports.
Morning Edition
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September 09, 2006
Throwing It All Away
( Phoenix )The federal government wants Arizona to recycle more, but state officials don't want to force people to go green. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with the head of Arizona's Department of Environmental Quality about other strategies to encourage recycling.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Environmental Protection Agency's Recycling Information
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September 08, 2006
The future of politics
( Phoenix )The popularity of social networking sites like MySpace.com or YouTube.com has begun to creep into the political world. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer looks at this shift in communication, and political activism.
KJZZ's Primary Election Coverage
Morning Edition
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September 08, 2006
Latino Political Influence Examined
( Phoenix, AZ )James Garcia talks with reporter Yvonne Wingett about her story in the Arizona Republic that describes the Hispanic Caucus as poorly organized, lacks strong leadership and is too fixated on issues that turn off constituents.
Arizona Republic Article
Read Yvonne Wingett's August 28, 2006 Arizona Republic article, "Ariz. Latinos lack an impact in Legislature"
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September 08, 2006
GOP Primary for Governor
( Phoenix, AZ )With only four days until voters cast ballots in Arizona's primary elections, public opinion polls show that the race for the Republican candidate for governor is still wide open.
KJZZ Primary Election Coverage
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September 07, 2006
Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Constituents' Doors
( Phoenix )Candidates running in contested primaries have to win over voters. But before that, they have to let voters know who they are. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on how candidates try to make that happen.
KJZZ Primary Election Coverage
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September 06, 2006
Schools Superintendent
( Phoenix, AZ )A preview of the Democratic Primary race for State Schools Superintendent between Slade Mead & Jason Williams.
KJZZ Primary Election Coverage
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September 05, 2006
Immigration Rally's Goals Remain Unchanged
( Phoenix, AZ )A Labor Day rally in Phoenix drew hundreds of people from both sides of the immigrants' rights issue. However organizers insist their goals have not changed.
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September 04, 2006
Immigrant Rally at Capitol
( Phoenix, AZ )A Labor Day rally in Phoenix drew hundreds of people marching in favor of immigrants' rights. The turnout was far smaller than the massive crowds that gathered for a similar event back in April, and this time there was a lot more opposition.
More Immigration Coverage on KJZZ
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September 02, 2006
House Candidates Gearing up for Primary
( Phoenix )There are more than 120 candidates running for 60 seats in the state House of Representatives. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the Arizona Capitol Times' Jim Small to try and figure out who'll take the oath of office come January.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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September 01, 2006
In the words of David Berman...
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with a senior research fellow from ASU's Morrison Institute about the redistricting debate in Arizona, and the struggle to un-polarize some areas of the state. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
KJZZ's Primary Election Coverage
Morning Edition
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September 01, 2006
Goldwater Secures Campaign Funding
( Phoenix, AZ )Don Goldwater's campaign for the Republican nomination for governor has qualified for public financing. Goldwater will receive the nearly half million dollars in funding exactly one week before the September 12th primary.
[ Rene Gutel ]
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