February 07, 2009
Two Hands (and thumbs) on the Wheel
( Phoenix )Arizona lawmakers may have another chance to debate whether or not to restrict drivers' cell phone use, including a ban on texting while driving. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with the bill's sponsor.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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January 30, 2009
A House with no Walls
( Phoenix )Theater Critic Robrt Pela reviews iTheatre Collaborative's "A House with no Walls."
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
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January 30, 2009
AZ Kids and Culture
( Phoenix, AZ )Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe implemented a program which focuses on multi-culturalism, among other topics. The program is called PLUS or Peer Leaders Uniting Students. Through the program students are learning how to understand people who may be different from them and be accepting of their differences.
[ Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez ]
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January 29, 2009
Part 3: Water Safety
( Mesa )In the next part of our occasional series about raising kids in Arizona, KJZZ's Tony Ganzer looks at the issue of water safety, and why some first responders say injuries related to water happen all too often.
Barrow Neurological Center's Outreach Program
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.
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.
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January 29, 2009
Cardinals' Success Helping Economy?
( Tempe )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with the director of ASU's MBA Sports Business program Ray Artigue, about the effect the Cardinals' success could have the their home state.
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January 28, 2009
TerryGoddard.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard discussed cases his office has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court concerning police searches of individuals and vehicles. He also talked about efforts to stop gun smuggling to Mexico and his office's efforts to combat human smuggling.
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January 28, 2009
Latino Leaders Request Answers
( Phoenix )A Latino activist group wants the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board to investigate the dismissal of a charter high school principal. Yvonne Watterson was fired last month as the principal of the Gateway Early College High School, which is associated with Gateway Community College. Of the schools nearly 200 students, many are Latino and some are undocumented. Now, several local Latino leaders are calling her termination unjust and they want to know why she was let go. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
[ Marcos Najera ]
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January 26, 2009
CardinalsSuperbowlBound.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )The Arizona Cardinals emerged from what some NFL called as the 'worst playoff team in history' to one of two teams playing in the Super Bowl. KJZZ's Mark Moran profiles the reaction to the Cardinal's 'shocking the world.'
[ Mark Moran ]
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January 25, 2009
BrewerChallenges.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona Governor Jan Brewer assumes leadership of a state facing a $1.6 billion budget deficit this year and a projected $3 billion shortfall next year. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson talked to several state leaders about the challenge Brewer faces.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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January 22, 2009
Gov. Brewer Takes Oath of Office
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( Phoenix )Jan Brewer was officially sworn into office Wednesday afternoon, making her the 22nd person to serve as Arizona's governor. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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January 21, 2009
Civic Leader Perspective on New Governor
( Phoenix, AZ )Longtime Valley civic leader Richard Mallery talks to KJZZ's Steve Goldstein about his perspectives on the transition from Governor Napolitano to Governor Brewer.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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January 21, 2009
CapitolChallenges.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Here and Now examined the difficult road ahead for Arizona governor Jan Brewer and state lawmakers. KJZZ Capitol Reporter Mark Brodie and Phoenix Business Journal reporter Mike Sunnucks discussed the transition from Governor Napolitano to Brewer and the budget and other issues facing lawmakers. Transition transition team member Alan MaGuire, former senate majority leader Tom Patterson, and Democratic political analyst Bob Grossfeld talked about the budget challenges facing the new governor and lawmakers.
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January 20, 2009
State Rep: Vote or Lose Pay
( Phoenix )State lawmakers who miss votes would have their pay docked, under a proposal put forth by a state representative. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
More Information on Rep. Weiers' Bill
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January 20, 2009
Arizonans at the Inauguration
( Washington, DC )Barack Obama will be sworn in on January 20th as the 44th president of the United States. KJZZ's Rene Gutel is in Washington, DC covering the events. In this report, she has a round-up of other Arizonans also at the capital for Inauguration Day.
[ Rene Gutel ]
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January 19, 2009
MLK-Dream.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )A Phoenix woman was in the crowd when Martin Luther King Junior gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Gail Knight will return to Washington D.C. with her daughters to witness the swearing-in of Barack Obama as President. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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January 19, 2009
Boot Camp Over, Budget Work to Start
( Phoenix )State lawmakers spent their first week in session learning about the state's budget deficits for this fiscal year and next one. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what they learned, and what it means going forward.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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January 18, 2009
Walking.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ Amy Commentator discusses her motivation for doing something that is out of character--participating in a half marathon.
[ Amy Silverman ]
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January 16, 2009
Raza Studies 101
( Tucson )A potential lawsuit in Tucson could threaten a classroom program designed to educate Latino kids. It's called Raza Studies. This week, supporters of the controversial program, which has been labeled by some as anti-American, urged the Tucson Unified School District's governing board to protect the classes. The program does have its critics. But many Latino students themselves say the program is just what they need. KJZZ's Marcos Najera went inside Tucson High School and filed this report.
[ Marcos Najera ]
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January 14, 2009
RobertBallard.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )Oceanographer Robert Ballard discussed his passion for deep sea exploration with a live studio audience on Here and Now. Ballard talked about his discovery of hydrothermal vents and the need to explore the rest of the ocean. He also shed light on the the secret mission behind his discovery of the Titanic
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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January 13, 2009
Napolitano Gives State of the State
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( Phoenix )Governor Janet Napolitano delivered her 7th, and probably last, State of the State address Monday. In it, she called on lawmakers to preserve many of the programs instituted while she's been in office, and proposed a few new ones. But her words may fall on deaf legislative ears. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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January 13, 2009
ShopPhoenix.mp3
( Phoenix, AZ )The city of Phoenix is holding a series of neighborhood meetings on proposed budget cuts. The goal is to get citizen input before the city council approves cuts at a meeting scheduled for February 3. A former mayoral aide and city resident suggests one way to help the city is to shop within the city limits. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports.
Phoenix Neighborhood Budget Meetings
Check the day and time for budget meetings in your council district.
Shop Phoenix Shopping Centers
A map and list of Phoenix shopping centers by council district.
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January 12, 2009
Legislature Opens Session Monday
( Phoenix )The 49th legislature will be gaveled into session today, and Governor Janet Napolitano will deliver her 7th - and probably final - State of the State address this afternoon. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has a preview.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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January 10, 2009
Adams: "Excruciating" Cuts Ahead
Hear more from House Speaker-Elect Kirk Adams
( Phoenix )State lawmakers will have some difficult choices ahead, as they look to close a budget deficit estimated to be more than $1.2 billion. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with House Speaker-Elect Kirk Adams about the upcoming session.
Hear our Conversation with Senate President-Elect Bob Burns
Hear our Conversation with Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Jorge Luis Garcia
Hear our Conversation with Incoming House Democratic Leader David Lujan
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January 10, 2009
Part 6: Renewable Economics
( Phoenix )Our series on renewable energy in Arizona wraps up, as KJZZ's Mark Brodie looks at some of the costs and benefits of alternative energy.
Hear the other parts of KJZZ's series on renewable energy
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January 09, 2009
Part 5: Arizona's Wind Potential
( Phoenix/Flagstaff )
Our series on renewable energy continues with a look at wind energy. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at smaller wind systems, and the potential for larger wind farms, in a state most often mentioned as a solar hot spot.
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January 08, 2009
Part 4: Energy and the "Free" Market
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein continues our series on Renewable Energy with a look at the free market economy. Some observers say the government is choosing winners and losers in green technology.
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January 07, 2009
Part 3: Energy Lessons from Others?
( Phoenix/Tucson/Hamburg, GER )We continue our series on renewable energy with a look at the policies of an energy heavyweight, Germany, and ask whether Arizona could learn from that country's past. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports on tax incentives and realities.
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January 06, 2009
Part 2: Germany's Renewable Attitudes
( Berlin/Hamburg, GER )We continue our series about renewable energy, with a visit to one of the world's leaders in the green energy game: Germany. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer spoke with government officials, and business leaders, to get a sense of Germany's attitudes on renewable energy.
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January 05, 2009
Part 1: Renewable Energy in Arizona
( Phoenix )We begin a series of stories looking at renewable energy in Arizona. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer speaks with utilities and regulators to get a sense of the role renewable energy plays in the state, and why solar might not be as utilized as it could be.
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January 04, 2009
Renewable Energy Series Preview
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Paul Atkinson interviews KJZZ Morning Edition Producer Tony Ganzer about an upcoming series about renewable energy. KJZZ News will begin the series January 5 on Morning Edition.
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January 03, 2009
House Dem Leader: Suspend, Don't Cut
Hear More from Incoming House Dem Leader David Lujan
( Phoenix )Arizona House Democrats had hoped to be in the majority when the legislature came back into session this month...but they'll actually be 2 seats more in the minority this year. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the incoming House Democratic Leader about what he expects from this coming session.
Hear Our Conversation with Incoming Sen President Bob Burns
Hear Our Conversation with Incoming Sen Dem Leader Jorge Luis Garcia
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