December 27, 2006
Seven Seconds Or Less
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein interviews Sports Illustrated's Jack McCallum about his new book chronicling the Phoenix Suns...Seven Seconds or Less.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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December 26, 2006
Long-Time Arizona Farm Set to Close
( Phoenix )One of the best known family farms in Arizona will be shutting down over the next few months. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the General Manager of Young's Farm about what happened, and what's next for his family and it's farm.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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December 22, 2006
Governor Janet Napolitano
( 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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December 22, 2006
Immigration And Hip Hop
( Tucson )One Tucson hip hop artist is trying his hand at putting the issues of Arizona and the Southwest, namely immigration, to song. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer takes a look at Swindoe, and immigration in hip hop.
Swindoe's Web site
Find bio and concert information, and audio/video clips.
Phony People
A music video that has Swindoe ushering a group of illegal immigrants across the border. **WARNING: Some explicit language**
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December 22, 2006
Part 3 - High Tech Dental Care
( Phoenix )In the final piece of our homeless series, we take a look at a dental clinic for the homeless which started as a mobile home, and is now a cutting-edge facility. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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December 21, 2006
Part 2 - The Issues
( Phoenix )In part 2 of our series on homelessness in the Valley, we look at the issues surrounding the homeless population, and why transitional housing is sorely needed. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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December 20, 2006
Animal Ringtones
( Tucson )The Tucson-based Center for Biodiversity has launched a new Web site this week giving endangered animals a voice...on your cell phone. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer has more.
Ringtones
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December 20, 2006
Part 1 - The Shelter
( Phoenix )In part 1 of our series on homelessness, KJZZ's Dennis Lambert looks at Central Arizona Shelter Services, and how it's helping the homeless. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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December 20, 2006
Jeff Flake
( Phoenix )Congressman Jeff Flake weighs in on the US embargo against Cuba and on "pork-barrel" spending on Capitol Hill.
[ Terry Ward ]
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December 18, 2006
Memorial Commission Postpones Decision
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona's September 11th Memorial commission is going to reconvene in January to decide whether to make changes to the monument at Wesley Bolin Plaza at the capitol. On Friday, the commission heard emotional testimony from dozens of Arizonans. KJZZ's Rene Gutel speaks with commission member Joe Anderson.
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December 15, 2006
Robrt Pela Review; Christmas Catechism
( Scottsdale )Theater Critic Robrt Pela reviews "Sister's Christmas Catechism: Mystery of the Magi's Gold."
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
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December 15, 2006
Amy Silverman Santa Commentary
( Phoenix )A word of caution: commentator Amy Silverman gives us the harsh realities of Santa Claus, and growing up.
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December 14, 2006
More convincing as a wire whisk
( Phoenix )Theater critic Robrt Pela reviews the "Night of the Iguana."
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
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December 14, 2006
AZ 9/11 Memorial Commission to Discuss Monument
( Phoenix, AZ )The controversy continues over Arizona's September 11th memorial erected at the state capitol grounds in Phoenix. The state's 9/11 Memorial Commission is weighing whether to make changes to the monument in the wake of a political dust storm.
[ Rene Gutel ]
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December 13, 2006
Higher Education in Arizona
( Phoenix, AZ )Join Steve Goldstein and guests Donna Levine, Arizona Provost of Ottawa University, and Jack Jewett, former member and president of the Arizona Board of Regents, considered the challenges facing higher education in Arizona. From rising tuition costs to new campus locations, they discussed how colleges and universities are taking new approaches to attracting students.
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December 12, 2006
Latino Professional Development
( Phoenix, AZ )James Garcia reports on the Valle del Sol Hispanic Leadership Institute and how it encourages Latino professionals to explore what it means to take an active role in the community by understaning who they are as Latinos.
valledelsol.com
Read more about how The Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) promotes the individual development of Hispanics for increased participation in leadership roles and issues affecting Latino communities.
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December 11, 2006
Pappas Schools Profiled
( Phoenix, AZ )Marcos Najera reports on issues facing students and educators at the Pappas Schools in the aftermath of the recent financial troubles.
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December 11, 2006
Human Smuggling Case Examined
( Phoenix, AZ )James Garcia takes in-depth look at a human smuggling case in Phoenix.
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December 11, 2006
Western Water Issues Discussed
( Phoenix, AZ )Chad Pergram reports from Washington on how the new Democratic Congress is likely to handle western water issues.
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December 09, 2006
Forest Service Wants Help Paying for Wildfires
( Phoenix )A new report says the states should help pick up the tab for wildfires. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on why that is, and what states think about it.
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December 07, 2006
Good grief, Troy Pottgen
( Phoenix )Though "Black Friday" is infamous, KJZZ Commentator Troy Pottgen said, "Bring it on." He soon found out why the word "infamous" should be taken more seriously.
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December 07, 2006
Imam Shahin
( Phoenix )Dr. Omar Shahin, a Muslim scholar talks about being removed from a US Airways flight.
[ Terry Ward ]
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December 06, 2006
Here and Now: Media Streams
( Phoenix, AZ )In this segment of Here and Now we considered the future of the media landscape in Arizona. Host Steve Goldstein and guests Steve Doig, Professor, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, ASU and Phil Alvidrez, former VP of News, KTVK-TV, Partner, Magic Dust Television discussed how the Internet has changed news reporting, when and if Gannett newspapers will lay-off dozens more reporters in search of a tidy bottom line, and where did all the investigative journalists go?
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December 05, 2006
Bighorn issues
( Phoenix )Arizona's bighorn sheep population is relatively healthy, though many obstacles make viability a challenge. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert reports. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
Along for the capture
An audio portrait of an operation to move sheep from Southern to Northern Arizona.
When looking for sheep...
An earlier survey of sheep helped state officials decide how best to manage the population.
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December 04, 2006
An audio portrait: Bighorn Sheep
( Clifton/Morenci )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert rides along with state game officials, and volunteers, during a Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep capture operation. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
When looking for sheep...
An earlier survey of sheep helped state officials decide how best to manage the population.
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December 02, 2006
T-Gen Researchers Make ALS Discovery
( Phoenix )Researchers at T-Gen in Phoenix have made an important discovery in the effort to treat ALS. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with the study's senior author.
Translational Genomics Research Institute
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