November 30, 2008
FredKarnas.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )Congress approved $3.9 billion dollars for states and cities to buy foreclosed homes, fix them up and sell them to first time home buyers. Arizona received more than $120 million, with the city of Phoenix and the state Department of Housing receiving the largest shares. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson talk to state housing director Fred Karnas about his agency's plans.
Arizona Department of Housing Foreclosure Plan
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November 28, 2008
BBB-giving.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )The Better Business Bureau is encouraging people who can't give money to charities to find other ways to help. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports.
BBB Charity Giving Guide
This webpage allows you to search for a charity and see how much money a non-profit actually spends on its cause versus on administrative costs.
BBB Top 5 Alternative Giving List
BBB Top 5 Giving Alternatives List
Toys,
Food or Other Items
Many
organizations can put “in-kind” gifts to good use,
but there are points to keep in mind. First, the donor should contact
the charity to find out what donated items are needed.
Donors sometimes think any item they give will be useful to someone,
but the truth is that broken toys are not welcomed and soiled or
tattered clothes will not sell in a thrift store. Disposing of unusable
“gifts” actually costs charities heavily in
manpower and fuel costs.
Goodwill
Industries reports that as personal finances shrink, more people are
buying donated clothes at its stores. And additionally, sales benefit
its programs to provide job training. Buyers should note though, that
not all thrift stores equally benefit the charities whose names are
associated with them. For more information about giving to charity
thrift shops, plus information about related tax deductions, donors can
go to www.bbb.org/charity.
Changes in
tax rules beginning in 2005 have in many cases lowered the charitable
deductions for car donations. Donors should check out the
charity’s activities and find out how the charity distributes
the proceeds from car donations, and how proceeds benefit those in
need. In some cases, the charity may receive a flat amount or a small
percentage of the car’s re-sale. See the BBB Resource Library
at www.bbb.org/charity
for additional information.
Donors can
also volunteer their time this holiday season. The personal rewards can
be great and can be as important to the charity as a cash
contribution. Nevertheless, it’s wise to find out
about the charity before making a commitment. Volunteering
doesn’t have to involve direct assistance to those in need
(like ladling soup at a homeless shelter). Assisting with office work
or other behind-the-scenes tasks can be just as helpful. While the
value of a donor’s time is not deductible, some out-of-pocket
expenses directly related to volunteering, like transportation costs,
may be.
Many charity
Web sites feature “advocate” as well as
“donate” buttons. Those charities are telling
donors that their advocacy can help advance policies and practices that
will contribute to their missions. Charities can’t promote
political candidates but they can urge or lobby for public policies
that further charitable causes. Donors may be asked to contact their
representative in relation to certain legislation. Many charities also
advise on how donors can further their programs through advocacy in
local communities.
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November 26, 2008
UniversityIssues-Governor.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Here and Look looked at the tuition situation at Arizona's public universities as the Board of Regents prepares to vote on tuition increases. Regents Fred DuVal and Fred Boice discuss tuition and other higher education issues. Reporter Mark Flatten and Wes Gullett, chief of staff for former governor Fife Symington, discussed the impact of a change of governors.
Listener Questions and Comments
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November 26, 2008
Governor in Waiting
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona could have a new governor if Janet Napolitano accepts the position of Homeland Security Secretary. That means Secretary of State Jan Brewer would finish the remainder of Napolitano's term--which expires in January 2011. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at Brewer's background, politics, and challenges she'll face as governor.
Morning Edition
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November 26, 2008
Eating Healthy with Andrew Weil
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports on Dr. Andrew Weil's first venture into the restaurant business.
Dr. Andrew Weil's official website
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November 25, 2008
Prague, a city of culture
( Prague, Czech Republic/Phoenix )Phoenix maintains partnerships with cities around the world as a way to promote culture and economic ties. The Sister Cities program includes ties with Mexico, Canada, and Japan. But it's a relations Phoenix has with the city of Prague--the capitol of the Czech Republic--that is the focus of our next story. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer traveled to Europe on a fellowship, and found a city rich in culture and history that few Phoenicians know much about, even though there are close Arizona ties.
The Phoenix Sister Cities Prague Committee
Morning Edition
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November 25, 2008
The Lady with all the Answers
( Phoenix )Theater Critic Robrt Pela reviews The Lady with All the Answers.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
Morning Edition
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November 23, 2008
extendedinterview.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer were awarded the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. The two sat down to speak with KJZZ's Paul Atkinson about the award, their passion for writing, and the state of journalism in America.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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November 21, 2008
Calling All Voters...
( Phoenix )Now that the election's over, Arizonans can get rid of some of the last reminders of the campaigning. KJZZ's Mark Brodie is ready to follow the prompts.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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November 20, 2008
E2 Visa: Leutenbach Update
( Stuttgart, GER )Earlier this year KJZZ brought the story of Joerg and Beate Bohlig, a German couple who owned a restaurant in Eastern Arizona. But their E2 Visa was denied for renewal, and now they're making a life back in Germany, while their possessions sit in Nutrioso. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer visited the Bohlig's in Leutenbach, and brings this update.
Stranded in Leutenbach
Hear the first story about the Bohlig's E2 Visa troubles, and how the U.S. says investors can avoid headaches.
Morning Edition
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November 19, 2008
Here And Now: Governor Napolitano - November 2008
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona's budget deficit is one of many items addressed by Governor Napolitano on Here and Now. The governor also discussed speculation about an Obama cabinet position and talked about her reaction to a spoof of her on Saturday Night Live.
Listener Questions and Comments
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November 18, 2008
Latino Buying Power
( Phoenix )Results of the latest study on Latino consumer attitudes show that the buying power of Hispanics is in the billions. The study called DATOS, the Spanish word for 'data,' says Arizona has the 6th largest Hispanic population in the sountry with nearly 2 million Latinos, and that could translate to a new group of influential consumers.
Morning Edition
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November 17, 2008
Si Se Puede
( Phoenix )In his 2008 road to the White House, President-elect Barack Obama campaigned on a theme built around the slogan "Yes We Can." It helped him secure the country's most coveted office and a place in history. But the nation's new banner for change doesn't come from election spin doctors. The mantra originates from an important moment in the Chicano civil rights movement headquartered in a small Latino community center in South Phoenix. The year was 1972. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
[ Marcos Najera ]
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November 15, 2008
Breast Cancer Roundtable
( Phoenix, AZ )A non-profit that helps cancer victims and their families is teaming up with a local health care organization to hold a breast cancer roundtable. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson has more.
360: Reclaiming Your Life After Diagnosis Roundtable
This link has information about the breast cancer roundtable.
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November 13, 2008
Finding a Safe Place to Play
( Phoenix )In another piece of our occasional series about raising kids in Arizona, KJZZ's Tony Ganzer looks at child safety, and how safely a child can play in the Valley.
Part 1: Clean Air to Breathe
In part one of KJZZ's series on issues facing parents raising children, Tony Ganzer looks at the breathing difficulties many kids have growing up here.
Morning Edition
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November 12, 2008
Drought - Disappearing Desert
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Here and Now examined Arizona's ongoing drought and the impact it has on wildlife. NAU professor Janine Schipper also discussed her new book Disappearing Desert: The Growth of Phoenix and the Culture of Sprawl.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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November 12, 2008
Hard Time Breathing
( Phoenix )Today we begin a series looking at the troubles and benefits of raising children in Arizona. We'll cover education, safety, culture and today KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports on health, and why some kids in the Valley may have a tough time finding clean air.
ADEQ
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's air division.
Breathmobile
Find information about Phoenix Children's Hospital's Breathmobile.
Part 2: Finding a Safe Place to Play
In part two of KJZZ's series on issues facing parents, Tony Ganzer looks at concerns over safe places for kids to play.
Morning Edition
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November 09, 2008
2008 Election Look Back
( Phoenix, AZ )Politickeraz.com's Evan Brown covered many of the major election races in Arizona. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson solicited his analysis of the outcome of this year's election.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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November 07, 2008
View of the Harbor
( Phoenix )Theater Critic Robrt Pela reviews Actors Theatre's production of A View of the Harbor.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
Morning Edition
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November 05, 2008
Here and Now: 08' Election Analysis
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Here and Now provided analysis of 2008 election results with Republican political strategist Stan Barnes and Democratic campaign consultant Bob Grossfeld. Congresswoman elect Ann Kirkpatrick and Congressman Jeff Flake discussed Democrats success in congressional races and the future of the Republican party respectively.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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November 05, 2008
Right Republican, Wrong Time
( Phoenix, AZ )John McCain may have been the right Republican candidate for President, but as KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports, he ran at the wrong time.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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November 04, 2008
Making it to the Polls
( Phoenix, AZ )The presidential candidates have done their best to motivate the voters to side with them in today's election. But, the true test of their abilities will be whether they can get votes to turn out at the polls. For Commentator Bob Oberstein, there is no middle ground. He's sure he'll make it to the polls, this time around.
[ Bob Oberstein ]
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November 02, 2008
Fired U.S. Attorney Fires Back
( Phoenix, AZ )David Iglesias is one of nine U.S. Attorneys fired by the Justice Department in 2006. Justice leadership claimed the prosecutors were let go for poor job performance, but many, including Iglesias, say their firing was politically motivated. Iglesias has written a book about it called In Justice: Inside the Scandal that Rocked the Bush Administration. KJZZ's Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez spoke to the former prosecutor about his firing and his allegiance to the political party that he says forced him out of office.
[ Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez ]
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November 02, 2008
Hour 1 - Down to the Wire
Hour 2 - Down to the Wire
Hour 3 - Down to the Wire
Hour 4 - Down to the Wire
( Phoenix, AZ )In anticipation of Election Day, KJZZ and KSKA presents a live, interactive four-hour pre-election special, DOWN TO THE WIRE, co-hosted by journalists Elizabeth Arnold and Aaron Brown out of Phoenix, Arizona.
downtothewireradio.org
Visit the Down to the Wire web site for more information.
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