February 28, 2009
Tiger Woods Returns in Arizona
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports on Tiger Woods' return to the PGA Tour after an eight-month absence and whether Woods is a recession-proof athlete.
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February 27, 2009
Stop The Hate March
( Hollywood )From the town that gave Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio his own television reality show, hundreds of people from the Los Angeles area are expected to arrive in Phoenix this weekend. But these folks aren't fans of the Sheriff or his TV show. They are coming for a protest on Saturday of Arpaio's immigration enforcement tactics. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports from Hollywood.
Click here to learn to visit the NDLON website.
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February 27, 2009
Pela: The Bluest Eye
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ Commentator and Theatre Critic Robrt Pela reviews Black Theater Troupe's production of The Bluest Eye.
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February 26, 2009
The New Defining Moment
Alter on John McCain
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein speaks with Newsweek Senior Editor Jonathan Alter about the similarities between Franklin Delano Roosevelt and President Barack Obama...as well as the President's "New Defining Moment."
Barrett Honors College
For information on Jonathan Alter's lecture, click here
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February 25, 2009
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( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Here and Now looked at the impact the recession is having on Arizona's criminal justice system. The show also examined a new study that found systematic problems with forensic evidence techniques and analysis. Guests also discussed the evolution of criminal law and its application.
Listener Questions and Comments
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February 24, 2009
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( Phoenix )The FBI rescued more than 45 suspected teenage prostitutes over the weekend in a nationwide sweep that included Phoenix. Peter O'Dowd reports on an effort to help these girls.
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February 23, 2009
Mujeres En Accion
( Phoenix, AZ )A new study aimed at encouraging Latinas to be healthier and fight chronic diseases like heart disease.
ASU College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation
The website provides information about the study. For more information on how to participate clink on the link.
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February 21, 2009
AAA: Watch Out for Freeway Cameras
( Phoenix )AAA members who get the group's TripTik maps will also get a heads-up about Arizona's speed enforcement cameras on freeways. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
AZ DPS Photo Enforcement Program
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February 19, 2009
Obama Plan Draws Praise, Criticism
Hear President Obama's Entire Speech
( Phoenix )Things will be back to normal today at Mesa's Dobson High School, after President Barack Obama delivered a speech there Wednesday outlining his proposals to deal with the country's housing foreclosure crisis. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on what it was like at the school Wednesday, and what people thought about the speech.
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February 18, 2009
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( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Here and Now examined President Obama's outline to deal with the home foreclosure crisis. The program also took a closer look at the impact of the federal stimulus package signed into law by President Obama.
Listener Questions and Comments
President Obama's Homeowner Affordibility and Stability Plan
View an executive summary, fact sheet and Q & A
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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February 18, 2009
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( Mesa, AZ )President Obama will be in Mesa to unveil his administration's plan to deal with home foreclosures. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles one Mesa couple's struggle to keep their home.
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February 16, 2009
Lawmakers Keep Running the Numbers
( Phoenix )Budget work continues at the state capitol, as lawmakers consider ways to close the estimated $3 billion deficit. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about how that's going.
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February 14, 2009
Not Arizona's Bag, Baby
( Phoenix )State lawmakers will soon be debating a proposal to require some stores to set up recycling bins for plastic bags. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
Read Rep. Nancy Young Wright's Bill
Arizona Food Marketing Alliance
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February 13, 2009
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( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ Commentator and Theatre Critic Robrt Pela reviews Arizona Theatre Company's production of A Raisin in the Sun. Pela says its the first theatrical production he's seen that he's ever joined the audience in giving a standing ovation.
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February 13, 2009
Chorale Captures Another
( Hollywood )The Phoenix Chorale, formerly known as the Phoenix Bach Choir, won its second Grammy during Sunday's annual music awards show in Hollywood. The 50 year old valley music troupe brings home the coveted industry statue for a classical recording of hymns dedicated to the Virgin Mary. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
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February 12, 2009
TGen alliance with Van Andel Institute
( Phoenix )The Translational Genomics Research Institute is forming an alliance with Michigan-based Van Andel Researchers
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February 11, 2009
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( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona Governor Jan Brewer discussed the state's dire economic condition on Here and Now. The Governor talked about budget cuts, her priorities and responded to listener questions on a wide range of issues.
Listener Questions and Comments
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February 09, 2009
Registry Ready
( Phoenix )Gay and straight unmarried couples can now sign up for Arizona's second domestic partner registry. The City of Phoenix has set up a special assembly room on the first floor of city hall to process applications. The registry allows couples that live together, but aren't legally married, to have hospital visitation rights. As KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports, the conservative town of Mesa now wants to follow the Phoenix lead.
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February 09, 2009
Ricardo Elias Mariachi musician
( Phoenix, Arizona )The valley has one of their very own Bocielli (Bo-chie-li) and his name is Ricardo Elias. Elias is a classically trained opera singer who has performed all over Europe. He recently released an album called 'El México Que Ve Mi Corazón.' The song is a bout a young man who sees Mexico with his heart...much like Ricardo Elias, who's blind.
[ Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez ]
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February 06, 2009
Maricopa County's New Air Quality Director
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with Maricopa County Air Quality Director Lawrence Odle about the challenges of the Valley's air pollution.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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February 06, 2009
Marketing to Latinos
( Phoenix )According to DATOS, an Arizona Hispanic market research study, Arizona Hispanics spend about 28-billion-dollars on goods and services annually. In response to the growing number of Latino consumers companies are re-focusing their marketing aiming directly at Latino buying power.
Morning Edition
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February 05, 2009
Economy Causing Club's Ills
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports on a cultural club's school program hit hard by economic troubles. The DANK school has suspended its children's program until it can regroup.
Morning Edition
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February 05, 2009
Private Schooling in Tough Times
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports on how private and independent schools are handling a down economy. Though belts are tightening, it seems the schools are still thriving.
Morning Edition
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February 04, 2009
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( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Here and Now looked at the impact of state budget cuts and what lies ahead. The show also examined the state's speed enforcement camera program.
Listener Questions and Comments
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February 03, 2009
Former Transportation Secretary Mary Peters
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with former Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters about public-private partnerships and the Valley's new light rail system.
Goldwater Institute's Transportation Panel
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February 02, 2009
Super Bowl Bonus
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Doug MacKenzie of the Convention and Visitor's Bureau about the Super Bowl's continued effects on Arizona.
Morning Edition
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February 01, 2009
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( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ Commentator Jason Spizak is torn between
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