December 30, 2007
iowacaucus
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Paul Atkinson talks with Iowa reporter Kristan Gray about the Iowa Caucus; the chances of Arizona Senator John McCain and who stands out in the Democratic race.
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December 29, 2007
Holiday Lights Turning Green (and Red)
( Phoenix )It still looks a lot like Christmas around the Valley, but some homeowners are spreading their cheer greenly. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
Arizona Public Service Company
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December 27, 2007
Migrant Diary 3: Her Own Southern Border
( Phoenix, AZ )With the new employer sanctions law going into effect in a few days, the debate over immigrants taking American jobs continues here in Arizona. While many people focus on migrants who cross the U.S./Mexico border, KJZZ's Marcos Najera found a young woman who mader her way over the Canadian border to find work. This is the third in an occasional series of first person stories called 'The Migrant Diaries.'
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December 27, 2007
A Mystery in Old Phoenix
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with Author and former Phoenix Attorney Gordon Campbell about his new courtroom mystery--set in 1973 Phoenix.
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December 27, 2007
Bhutto Murder Fallout
( Phoenix )An expert on international politics says Americans should be concerned about Thursday's assassination of Benazir Bhutto, considering the political instability in the region and the presence of nuclear weapons.
[ James Garcia ]
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December 26, 2007
Employer Sanctions Law to Take Effect
( Phoenix )Arizona's employer sanctions law goes into effect soon. It clamps down on businesses who employ undocumented workers. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on the climate in Arizona in the weeks leading up to the first of the year... and talks to those who will be affected by the legislation.
Morning Edition
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December 24, 2007
educationtaxcredits
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona is the only state in the nation that allows taxpayers to donate to public schools or private school scholarship programs and take a tax credit.
Private Tutition Scholarship Facts & Figures
Want to know how much money was taken in by individual private tuition scholarship organizations? Or which school got the most money in tuition assistance via tax credits? Click on the link from the Arizona Department of Revenue to see for yourself.
Public School Extra Curricular Activites Facts & Figures
Find out which school districts faired best in getting donations for extra curricular activities in the form of tax credits.
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December 24, 2007
Design TV: Hot Property
( Mesa, AZ )The news for the housing market continues to darken, but KJZZ's Mark Moran reports that while houses aren't selling... shows about houses are hot property.
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December 22, 2007
Mr. Mitchell Goes to Washington, VI (The End)
( Phoenix )We've been tagging along with freshman Congressman Harry Mitchell as he navigates his first year in DC. Now, as freshmen turn into sophomores, we check in one last time.
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December 21, 2007
Treatise on a Dodge Neon
( (Commentary) )Sometimes living in a big city brings big-city problems. For KJZZ Morning Edition producer Tony Ganzer, big city life has brought aspiring car thieves. He brings us this commentary logging his car troubles, and his symptoms of grief.
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December 21, 2007
Caroline, or Change
( Phoenix )Theater critic Robrt Pela takes an honest look at Black Theatre Troupe's production of Caroline, or Change.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
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December 21, 2007
A Christmas Secret
( Tempe, AZ )We all know the holidays are wrought with consumerism. KJZZ's Rene Gutel figured out a way to work this to her advantage.
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December 20, 2007
Trading Spaces: Planet Edition
( Phoenix/Outer Space )Scientists have called our solar system an impossible one. It's long been a mystery how some of the outer planets in our system, like Neptune and Uranus, could have the make-up they do...whilst being so far from the sun. A researcher at Arizona State University thinks he has the answer. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration
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December 19, 2007
governor_napolitano
( Phoenix, AZ )Governor Janet Napolitano discussed Arizona's employer sanctions law and her criteria for solving the state's budget mess with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein. The governor also responded to a number of listener questions on issues including auto registration, transportation, and recycling.
Listener Questions and Comments
Read the comments and questions listeners posted on Here and Now's Weblog.
You Tube: Governor Napolitano on Transportation in Arizona
You Tube: Governor Napolitano on Immigration
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December 15, 2007
Protests at Pruitt's
( Phoenix, AZ )Migrant rights activists demonstrate each Saturday outside Pruitt's furniture store in Phoenix. The protests began two months ago, after Pruitt's hired off-duty law enforcement officers to patrol the parking lot, and keep day laborers from loitering, looking for work. More counter-protesters show up each week.
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December 14, 2007
drawtheline
( Glendale, AZ )A mother mourns the loss of her son from alcohol poisoning. The 16-year old died after consuming a large amount of alcohol in about two hours of time. The state has launched a campaign aimed at parents and adults to curb underage drinking. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports.
Addendum: The family whose home where the young man drank wants listeners to know that they were unaware he had drank so much alcohol until after he was taken to the hospital.
Draw the Line website
Learn about the campaign, the facts concerning underage drinking and what you as an adult can do.
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December 14, 2007
A to Z with F Minus
( Tempe, AZ )When Tony Carillo started drawing his comic strip "F Minus" for ASU's daily student newspaper, he had no idea cartooning would become his career. Now, four years and thousands of panels later, F Minus appears in 125 newspapers across the country every day, including the East Valley Tribune and the Arizona Republic. Carillo's first book of cartoons is out this winter. Carillo spoke with KJZZ's Rene Gutel.
The F Minus Website
Read Tony Carillo's blog and see more samples of the F Minus cartoon.
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December 13, 2007
Teen Radio Project: Teen DUI
( Scottsdale )The state last month introduced the "Draw the Line" campaign in a broader effort to combat underage drinking. But a group of high school students decided to look closer at Teen drinking, and specifically teen DUI, taking their questions right to the newsmakers. As part of KJZZ's Teen Radio Project, Matt Butson reports.
Draw the Line
The Draw the Line website offers information, resources, and other advice for parents on underage drinking.
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December 12, 2007
hereandnowlightrail
( Phoenix, AZ )Light Rail will debut in the valley a year from now. Metro Light Rail CEO Rick Simonetta and Tempe council member Shana Ellis discussed light rail with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein. Transportation planner Marc Soronson and Transportation Vision 2100 Task Force Co-chair Marty Schultz also discussed issues related to expanding and paying for future transit projects.
Comments and Questions from the Here and Now Weblog
Want to see what people are concerned about when it comes to light rail and mass transit? Click on the link above and read the comments and questions submitted by listeners.
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December 12, 2007
lightrailoneyearaway
( Phoenix, AZ )Construction of the initial phase of the valley's light rail line is almost complete. A year from now, Metro Light Rail will be up and running. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles the valley's newest form of transportation.
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December 10, 2007
HERRERA LAID TO REST
( Glendale )Silvestre Herrera was buried Saturday at St. Thomas Church in Glendale. KJZZ's James Garcia attend the service a produced this report.
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December 08, 2007
Arizona Leaders Look at Sustainability
( Phoenix )Environmentalists aren't the only ones talking about sustainability anymore. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with two of the authors of a new report on the subject, and how it relates to Arizona.
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December 07, 2007
Metamorphoses
( Phoenix )KJZZ theater critic Robrt Pela looks at Nearly Naked theater's "Metamorphoses," though fans of Greek mythology may want to stick to the classics.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
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December 05, 2007
hereandnow-immigration-phx-sanctions
( Phoenix, AZ )Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon joined Here and Now host Steve Goldstein and studio guests Mark Spencer and Roberto Reveles to discuss his decision to draft a policy allowing police to enforce immigration law. Attorney David Selden later joined Roberto Reveles to discuss the implementation of Arizona's employer sanctions law which begins January 1. Arizona Capitol Times reporter Jim Small also discussed the status of a lawsuit filed against the new law.
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December 03, 2007
Economics of Student Loans
( Phoenix )While the debate over tuition increases continues in Arizona, commentator Robert Wendover considers the economics of student loans.
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December 02, 2007
Laying Fido to Rest
( Scottsdale, AZ )The loss of a loved one is such an emotional and powerful experience, that a whole industry has grown up around it. People spend a lot of money on funerals; more than $11 billion a year. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on how the industry is growing in some unexpected ways.
Fairwinds Pet Memorial Services
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December 01, 2007
Arizona Researchers to Study Valley Fever Fungus
( Phoenix )Last year was a record one for infections of Valley Fever. Now, Arizona scientists are going to look inside the fungus that causes it. They hope to learn more about the fungus...and the disease. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
Translational Genomiocs Research Institute
Arizona Department of Health Services
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