February 27, 2008
HereandNow-GovernorNapolitano
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano talked about her testimony before Congress about the economic health of states with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein. Napolitano also discussed the state's budget shortfall and hiring freeze and touched on the topics of renewable energy, transportation and other issues facing Arizona.
Listener Questions and Comments
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February 26, 2008
Saving the Light
( Phoenix )Lighting accounts for about 15% of a home's typical electric bill. Compact florescent light bulbs can cut the amount of electricity used for lighting needs by 75%. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles a light bulb that is starting to catch on.
Arizona Public Service Energy Star Discounts
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February 26, 2008
Latino Autism Outreach
( Phoenix )The State Senate Appropriations committee in the coming weeks is expected to take up a measure that could help autistic children secure better medical insurance. Arizona Senate Bill 1263 orders insurance companies to cover thousands of dollars in therapy for young people with autism. But as Marcos Najera reports, some local health advocates are concerned that Latino parents might not even realize their children need help.
[ Marcos Najera ]
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February 26, 2008
Speaking with Barry Bloom
Extended Interview with Barry Bloom
( Phoenix, AZ )Finally, after off season talk of drug use among the game's best players, baseball is finally back on the field. Spring training is in full swing here in the valley. A dozen teams train here in February and March. More are on the way in coming years. Barry Bloom, who lives here in the Valley, is a national writer for MLB.com, the web page of Major League Baseball. He is covering the steroid scuttlebut in the clubhouse, more teams moving here to the valley... and trying to find out whether home run king Barry Bonds will have a job this season. Bloom says the problem for Bonds is that baseball officials are looking at more than just his performance on the field.
[ Mark Moran ]
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February 25, 2008
Some Movement on State Budget
( Phoenix )State lawmakers made some progress last week in closing the current budget gap. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what they've done.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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February 21, 2008
Constellation Road: Europeans in Wickenburg
( Wickenburg, Ariz. )Horseback is the best way to travel through Arizona's wilderness near Wickenburg. Down the Constellation Road, past King Solomon's wash, and the Gold Bar mine, travelers find themselves at the Williams Family Ranch, surrounded by undeveloped Hassayampa wilderness. But as KJZZ's Tony Ganzer explains, many of the visitors to this wilderness are a long way from home.
Williams Family Ranch
Information on the ranch, with history, pictures, and other details.
Morning Edition
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February 20, 2008
Suns Try to Shine with Shaq
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports on how the Big Aristotle, Shaquille O'Neal, will adjust to playing basketball with the speedy Phoenix Suns.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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February 20, 2008
Here and Now - Phx Police Immigration Policy
( Phoenix, AZ )Here and Now focused on the new city of Phoenix police guidelines drafted by four former prosecutors. One of them, former U.S. Attorney for Arizona Paul Charlton, joined Friendly House President and CEO Luis Ibarra to discuss various issues related to the new policy including whether it goes far enough, its impact on officers, and the immigrant community.
Listener Questions and Comments
Check out what listeners had to say about the new policy for Phoenix Police dealing with suspected illegal immigrants.
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February 18, 2008
Lawmakers Still Working on Budget
( Phoenix )The legislative session continues to move along, however slowly. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie discuss what's going on at the capitol...and what's not.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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February 16, 2008
Trying to Turn Off the Cameras
( Phoenix )One state lawmaker wants to ban photo radar on state highways. And, Arizona voters may get to decide the issue. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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February 15, 2008
Hipster Kate Crackernuts
( Phoenix )Theater critic Robrt Pela reviews Kate Crackernuts and tells why its hipster tone made him feel every one of his birthdays.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
Morning Edition
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February 15, 2008
The Many Faces of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein speaks with playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, who wrote the script for Arizona Theatre Company's current production of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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February 13, 2008
HereandNow-MoUdall-AZHighways
( Phoenix, AZ )As Arizona celebrates its 96th birthday this week, Here and Now looks at one the state's more memorable elected officials--Mo Udall. Arizona Highways editor Win Holden also discusses changes at the venerable magazine.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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February 13, 2008
azhighways
( Phoenix,AZ )Arizona Highways reached a circulation peak of 500,000 subscribers years ago. But its popularity is on the wane. KJZZ's Steve Goldstein looks at what the publication is doing to stem the tide of decreased subscriptions and increased production costs.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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February 11, 2008
One Win, Four Nominations
( Los Angeles )The Phoenix Bach Choir brings home a statuette from the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. The local classical music group secured multiple nominations for their recording of a Holy Week score by the early 20th century Russian composer Alexander Grechaninov. Arizona native musicians Johnny Whitehorse and Dierks Bentley also made strong showings. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports from Los Angeles.
Click here to visit Phoenix Bach Choir website
Click here to visit Johnny Whitehorse Website
Click here to visit Dierks Bentley Website
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February 11, 2008
Legislative Session Creeping Along
( Phoenix )State lawmakers have been in session for about a month. What's happened so far? KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie break it down.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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February 09, 2008
Environmentalists Lay Out Legislative Goals
( Phoenix )Environmental advocates in Arizona met this past week to talk about what they hope to get out of this legislative session. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Chapter
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February 08, 2008
Republic Columnist to Rogue Columnist
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein catches up with former Arizona Republic columnist Jon Talton. Talton's moved to Seattle and started a blog called 'Rogue Columnist.'
Jon Talton's blog
Read Jon Talton's Rogue Columnist blog, including what he says he didn't write in The Arizona Republic...and why.
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February 07, 2008
From Bremen to Valley: Germans Take Flight
( Goodyear, Ariz. )The Valley is home to a number of aviation industries. In the Southwest Valley German pilots are finding their wings at the Goodyear Airport. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer takes a look at the European pilots in training and what their methods could mean for airlines in the United States.
Morning Edition
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February 06, 2008
Here and Now- Super Tuesday Results
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Here and Now delves into the results from Super Tuesday including why Hillary Clinton was able to hold off Barack Obama despite his momentum and why John McCain was not a favorite among conservative republicans.
Here and Now Online Discussion of Super Tuesday Results
Click on the link to see the online discussion that took place. Arizona political bloggers Michael Bryan of Blog for Arizona and Politico Mafioso's Jeff Vath provided their insight and analysis of results.
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February 05, 2008
Will Conservatives Embrace McCain?
( Phoenix )After Super Tuesday's primaries and caucuses, Arizona Senator John McCain has established himself as the Republican Presidential frontrunner. As KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports, some previously-opposed conservatives are likely to embrace--or at least support--McCain now.
Bob Robb's column on McCain and Conservatives
Arizona Republic columnist Bob Robb weighs in on Senator John McCain's relationship with GOP conservatives.
Sarah Fenske's column supporting Senator McCain
New Times' columnist Sarah Fenske pledges her support for Senator John McCain's Presidential campaign.
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February 04, 2008
Polling the Blog-o-sphere
Extended interview with Steve Corman and Kevin Dooley
( Phoenix )Arguably, the biggest day in the presidential primaries is tomorrow, when nearly half the country will decide its choices for presidential nominees on Super Tuesday. While many of the candidates and news organizations are using polls to determine the standings in this race, one duo from an ASU spin-off company is using blogs to gauge a candidate's buzz. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Steve Corman and Kevin Dooley about their blog reading Web site wonkosphere-dot-com. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
Morning Edition
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February 03, 2008
Super Tazon (bowl)
( Glendale, AZ )A growing market audience for professional football has not gone unnoticed by the NFL. James Garcia looks at efforts to expand the league's popularity among U.S. Hispanics and other Spanish speakers abroad.
[ James Garcia ]
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February 02, 2008
Trauma Docs Look to Bring Urban Care to Rural AZ
( Phoenix )There are 7 Level I trauma centers in Arizona, and advocates are trying to make sure all Arizonans have access to that kind of care. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has more.
Arizona Department of Health Services
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