November 30, 2006
A call for healthcare
( Phoenix )KJZZ's James Garcia previews the issue of Latino health care, to be discussed at a conference today in Phoenix.
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November 29, 2006
Arizona's Changing Business Landscape
( Phoenix, AZ )Steve Goldstein and a panel of guests including Robert Mittlestaedt, dean of the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU, and Arizona Republic business columnist Jon Talton take the temperature of Arizona's business climate. They discuss airline and mining mergers among other topics facing business in Arizona.
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November 28, 2006
Valley Pastors Protest Christian Video Game
( Phoenix, AZ )The Left Behind books, by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins, are some of the most successful Christian books ever sold. Just released is the first video game adaptation of the apocalyptic series but not everyone is happy about it.
Left Behind Games
Read Left Behind Games' official defense of the game here.
Crosswalk America
Crosswalk America is the group organizing the boycott and circulating a petition drive to have the game recalled.
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November 23, 2006
Comedian Chris Bliss
( Phoenix )Terry Ward interviews comedian Chris Bliss.
Chris Bliss Website
Comedian and juggler Chris Bliss
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November 22, 2006
Big Ideas in Arizona Public Policy
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein and a panel of guests looks at the biggest public policy ideas to have come from the Grand Canyon State. We'll review the soon to be released Morrison Institute report Policies from A to Z for a Livable and competitive state State. The report looks at major achievements in such areas as politics, water, health care, and education.
Policies from A to Z for a Livable and Competitive State
View the Morrison Institute for Public Policy's latest publication, Arizona Ideas: Policies from A to Z for a Livable and Competitive State describes 26 public policy ideas that have made a difference in the state.
The Morrison Institute
As part of the Arizona State University School of Public Affairs, the Morrison Institute bridges the gap between academic scholarship and public policy development through its services to public and private sector clients and its independent research agenda.
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November 21, 2006
Singing in the parade...just singing in...
( Phoenix )A contingent from the Phoenix Boys Choir will grace the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade Thursday in New York. KJZZ's Mark Moran reports.
[ Mark Moran ]
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November 20, 2006
Same Phelps Dodge, but a little bigger
( Phoenix/New Orleans )Phoenix-based copper mining giant Phelps Dodge has been acquired by New Orleans-based Freeport McMoran. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
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November 20, 2006
The 2010 Parlour Game
( Phoenix, AZ )National pundits are having a field day talking about who is running for president in 2008. In Arizona, whispering has already begun over who might try to succeed Janet Napolitano as governor in the year 2010.
[ Rene Gutel ]
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November 18, 2006
A New Look for the Phoenix Art Museum
Extended Audio Tour of Phoenix Art Museum
( Phoenix, AZ )The response to the $50 million renovation of the Phoenix Art Museum has been overwhelmingly positive.
[ Rene Gutel ]
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November 17, 2006
An unfortunate homage
( Phoenix )KJZZ commentator Robrt Pela reviews a new musical homage to Tony Bennett, and tells us why pop-musicals are too many, too soon.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
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November 17, 2006
A Universe of Dreams
( Phoenix, AZ )In a project titled A Universe of Dreams, Ensemble Galilei mixes early, Celtic, and original music with images from space and narration by Neal Conan, host of NPR's Talk of the Nation. KBAQ's Katrina Becker talks to viola da gambist Carolyn Anderson Surrick and Conan; hear the story and see photos from the Hubble Telescope.
[ Katrina Becker ]
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November 15, 2006
Phoenix Art Museum
( Phoenix )Phoenix Art Museum Director Jim Ballinger talks about the Grand Opening of the museum's multi-million dollar expansion.
[ Terry Ward ]
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November 15, 2006
Here and Now - Election Reform
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein and a panel of guests including Bob Robb, Arizona Republic editorial columnist, and Gene Lemon, former chair of the Arizona Citizen's Clean Elections Commission discussed what some see as problems with Arizona's election system.
fantasycongress.com
Here and Now invites listeners to join host Steve Goldstein and producer Paul Atkinson in the "Cactus League" on fantasycongress.com.
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November 15, 2006
A Business Approach to Improving Schools
( Phoenix, AZ )Some Arizona education experts believe they've discovered the secret to boosting academic excellence in local schools and they're turning to big business for inspiration.
[ Marcos Najera ]
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November 08, 2006
Here and Now: Election Results
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein and a panel of guests discussed the results of the election.
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November 03, 2006
Introducing Jenny Chow
( Phoenix )Theater critic Robrt Pela picks apart The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow, and explains how well the robot played its part.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
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November 03, 2006
Competing Measures Aim to Snuff Out Smoking
( Phoenix )Smokers may have fewer places to light up next year...but the question is how many fewer. Public opinion polls show support for each of the two initiatives on the ballot that would ban smoking in many public places. But, as KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports, the two measures differ on issues such as where to allow smoking, and how to pay to enforce the rules.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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November 03, 2006
Which Proposition Do You Trust to Handle our State Lands?
( Phoenix,AZ )Marcos Najera examines two competing state propositions, Props 105 & 106, which both offer plans to overhaul the State Land Department.
[ Marcos Najera ]
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November 03, 2006
Bill Clinton Makes Campaign Stop in AZ
( Tempe, AZ )Former President Bill Clinton swung through Arizona on behalf of Democratic Congressional candidates Harry Mitchell and Jim Pederson. Both Clinton and President Bush have been traveling to Western states in the final days before Tuesday's election.
[ Rene Gutel ]
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November 01, 2006
Cleaning up office
( Phoenix )KJZZ's James Garcia looks at the race for state treasurer, and office of only 30 people, with responsibility over $10-billiion.
Morning Edition
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November 01, 2006
Here and Now: 2006 General Election
( Phoenix, AZ )Join Steve Goldstein and a panel of guests to discuss the issues coming to the surface in the waning days of Campaign '06 in Arizona. KJZZ's Here and Now. Wednesday, November 1st from 11 until noon on KJZZ, 91.5 FM.
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