October 31, 2006
The job behind the curtain
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with commissioner Barry Wong with the Arizona Corporation Commission, who gives us insight into what the commission actually does. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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October 31, 2006
Stretching your "Sweety Stash"
( Phoenix )KJZZ commentator Troy Pottgen takes a lighter approach to Halloween, and gives us the secret to making your candy last until Easter. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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October 28, 2006
Candidates Slam Each Other on Illegal Immigration, Ethics
( Phoenix )The race for Arizona's 5th Congressional District pits 2 veteran lawmakers; one incumbent and one challenger. And, recent public opinion polls suggest the election will be close. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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October 26, 2006
The Race for Governor
( Phoenix, AZ )The candidates for governor are crisscrossing the state stumping for votes in the final days of the campaign. Attorney and conservative activist Len Munsil is trying to unseat the popular incumbent, Janet Napolitano.
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October 26, 2006
Tom Horne vs. Jason Williams
( Phoenix )Tom Horne and Jason Williams vie for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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October 25, 2006
The big deal about school boards
( Tempe )Commentator Diane Duffy offers a crash course in school board elections, and tries to answer the age-old question: Why should we care?
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October 25, 2006
Here and Now: Arizona's Top Attorney
( Phoenix, AZ )Listen to Steve Goldstein's discussion with Attorney General Terry Goddard and the man trying to unseat him, Bill Montgomery on KJZZ's Here and Now. You can also hear a discussion of more of the ballot initiatives you will help decide on November 7th.
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October 24, 2006
Counting Sheep
( Silver Bell Mountain Range, AZ )...look for white. Arizona Game and Fish officials recently boarded a helicopter to count a Big Horn Sheep population north of Tucson. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
Along for the capture
An audio portrait of an operation to move sheep from Southern to Northern Arizona.
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October 24, 2006
How things looks state-side
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Arizona Republic capitol reporter Mary Jo Pitzl about the upcoming elections, and whether the state legislature will see a shake-up. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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October 24, 2006
When You Think CD8, Think Immigration
( Tucson, AZ )Southeastern Arizona's eighth congressional district has a vast land area, but the spotlight seems to rest firmly on the border. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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TKS on National Review Online
Contributing Editor Jim Geraghty blogs at The National Review Online.
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October 23, 2006
On the greener side of things...
( Washington, D.C. )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with a Washington-based non-profit group that keeps an eye on the green in campaigns.
Center for Responsive Politics
Financial information on federal political races.
Hotly Contested AZ Races
As compiled by the CRP.
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October 23, 2006
Introducing Len Munsil
( Phoenix, AZ )Republican gubernatorial candidate Len Munsil trails incumbent Democrat Janet Napolitano in all public opinion polls, and by a wide margin. Part of Munsil's problem is a lack of name recognition.
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October 23, 2006
Here and Now: Len Munsil Returns
( Phoenix, AZ )Republican candidate for governor Len Munsil talked with Steve Goldstein on KJZZ's Here and Now Monday about his position on illegal immigration. He also outlined his proposed plans for tax cuts and the status of Arizona's schools.
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October 20, 2006
Enjoy campy fun?
( Phoenix )Theater Critic Robrt Pela takes a stab at reviewing Artists' Theatre Project's "Scream Queens." Boo!
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
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October 18, 2006
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
( Phoenix, AZ )Governor Napolitano joined Steve Goldstein on KJZZ's Here and Now. As part of her usual monthly visit, she talked about issues facing the state, campaign politics and answered listener comments and questions as well.
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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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October 12, 2006
A news-man with a twist
( Phoenix )Valley voice-actor Jason Spisak brings us another satirical look at the week's news, in The Red Report. He addresses North Korea, wiretapping, and Democratic strategy.
jasonspisak.com
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October 11, 2006
Here and Now: Competition for Arizona's Senate and Congressional Seats
( Phoenix, AZ )Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate Jim Pederson is joined by Indiana Senator Evan Bayh at the KJZZ studios. Pederson and incumbent Senator Jon Kyl were guests on Here and Now, along with candidates in Congressional district 8: Randy Graf and Gabrielle Giffords. East Valley Tribune reporter Paul Giblin and Arizona Republic reporter Robbie Sherwood discussed the state's congressional election races with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein.
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October 11, 2006
Tell Me About Taxes
( Tucson )The candidates for governor again faced-off, this time in Tucson. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on the colorful debate.
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October 11, 2006
Rural Voters
( Phoenix )We talk with the author of the new book, 'Welcome to the Homeland' about the strength of rural voters and how a John McCain presidential campaign will play among rural voters.
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October 10, 2006
The private side of higher education
( Tempe )As the Cardinals begin a season in a new stadium, the stadium begins a season with a new sponsor. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Brian Mueller, CEO of the Apollo Group--parent of the University of Phoenix.
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October 07, 2006
Part 3 - Painting into a merger
( Tempe )In the final part of our mini-series with U.S. Airways President Scott Kirby, we hear how the airline is managing repainting its fleet after the merger with America West.
Part 1 - The future of Valley air travel
Part 2 - Low-cost carriers lowered costs
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October 06, 2006
Part 2 - Low-cost carriers have lowered costs
( Tempe )In part two of our mini-series with new U.S. Airways president Scott Kirby, we hear why Kirby thinks low-cost carriers have lost their edge.
Part 1 - The future of Valley air travel
Part 3 - Painting into a merger
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October 06, 2006
The Red Report...part 1
( Phoenix )"The Red Report" makes up the satirical musings of Valley voice-actor Jason Spisak. In this installment, Spisak uses his skills to comment on Cuba, detainees, and polygamy.
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October 05, 2006
Part 1 - How the valley stacks up
( Tempe )KJZZ's Tony Ganzer kicks off a three-part mini-series with U.S. Airways' new president Scott Kirby. In part 1, Kirby addresses economic development in the Valley.
Part 2 - Low-cost carriers lowered costs
Part 3 - Painting into a merger
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October 05, 2006
Sparring Candidates Take Center Stage
( Tempe )The candidates running for Governor met in Tempe to debate immigration, school safety and the state's 9/11 memorial. It was the first of at least two televised debates scheduled for Governor Napolitano, Republican Nominee Len Munsil and Libertarian Candidate Barry Hess.
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Citizens Clean Elections Commission Debate
The entire debate between Munsil, Napolitano and Hess is online at the website of the Citizens Clean Elections Commission.
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October 04, 2006
Here and now: Len Munsil Interview
( Phoenix, AZ )In this hour of Here and Now, we meet Len Munsil, the Republican candidate for governor. Also, Arizona is always among the nation's leaders in the number of voter initiatives on the ballot. We discussed a few of the higher profile ones on this week's program.
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October 04, 2006
President Signs Border Fence Bill in Arizona
( Scottsdale, AZ )President Bush has signed a bill that pays for hundreds of miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border. It was part of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, which also includes funding for more border agents.
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October 02, 2006
A graduation...sort of
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Marcos Najera takes a look at the celebration of eighth grade graduates--a celebration that sometimes overshadows the importance of a high school diploma, some say.
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