Arizona Week 2006
Map of Arizona Week Stories from 2004 to Present
Monday March 27, 2006
Arizona Week 2006 Podcast
Beginning February 13th through the 19th, KJZZ produced news features where listeners heard interesting stories about Arizona that they would not have heard anywhere else. Topics took listeners to around the state to hear about organic farming, classic car auctions, the language of prairie dogs, what happened to the Salt River, and more.
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Beginning February 13th through the 19th, KJZZ produced news features where listeners heard interesting stories about Arizona that they would not have heard anywhere else. Topics took listeners to around the state to hear about organic farming, classic car auctions, the language of prairie dogs, what happened to the Salt River, and more.
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Monday February 13, 2006
Greenhouse Farming - Part 1
This Willcox-based operation is a behemoth in the greenhouse-grown tomato market. Part one of two takes us inside the community and complex to discover what makes it tick and how it fits in with the nationwide shortage of tomatoes. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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This Willcox-based operation is a behemoth in the greenhouse-grown tomato market. Part one of two takes us inside the community and complex to discover what makes it tick and how it fits in with the nationwide shortage of tomatoes. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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Arizona Guitar and Organ Players
9:00 PM - Blaise Lantana will highlight Arizona guitar and organ players, along with playing one listener's favorite tune chosen from the results of the "Arizona Jazz Fan Snapshot"
9:00 PM - Blaise Lantana will highlight Arizona guitar and organ players, along with playing one listener's favorite tune chosen from the results of the "Arizona Jazz Fan Snapshot"
Tuesday February 14, 2006
Biosphere: 15 Years Later
On the Biosphere's 15th anniversary Rene Gutel looks back on the history, the people, the controversies and the public perception of the project.
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On the Biosphere's 15th anniversary Rene Gutel looks back on the history, the people, the controversies and the public perception of the project.
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In their Own Words: Attorney Peter Baird
Attorney Peter Baird, one of Miranda’s attorneys in the 60s, marks the 40th anniversary of the Miranda Rights.
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Attorney Peter Baird, one of Miranda’s attorneys in the 60s, marks the 40th anniversary of the Miranda Rights.
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Arizona Horn Players
9:00 PM - Blaise Lantana will highlight Arizona horn players, along with playing one listener's favorite tune chosen from the results of the "Arizona Jazz Fan Snapshot"
9:00 PM - Blaise Lantana will highlight Arizona horn players, along with playing one listener's favorite tune chosen from the results of the "Arizona Jazz Fan Snapshot"
Wednesday February 15, 2006
Salt River: A History
A little over a century ago, the Salt River was a full, running body of water. Centuries after the Hohokam Indians farmed that land that the river fed, settlers from the East who were headed to California in search of gold, decided to stop in the Valley… because the Salt River offered the promise of a fertile future. But now, it’s what’s known as a dead river. What happened to the Salt River?
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A little over a century ago, the Salt River was a full, running body of water. Centuries after the Hohokam Indians farmed that land that the river fed, settlers from the East who were headed to California in search of gold, decided to stop in the Valley… because the Salt River offered the promise of a fertile future. But now, it’s what’s known as a dead river. What happened to the Salt River?
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In their Own Words: U.S. District Judge Barry Silverman
On the 40th anniversary of the Miranda Rights, U.S. District Judge Barry Silverman recalls meeting Miranda as a high school student and becoming his biographer.
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On the 40th anniversary of the Miranda Rights, U.S. District Judge Barry Silverman recalls meeting Miranda as a high school student and becoming his biographer.
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Arizona Piano Players
9:00 PM - Blaise Lantana will highlight Arizona piano players, along with playing one listener's favorite tune chosen from the results of the "Arizona Jazz Fan Snapshot"
9:00 PM - Blaise Lantana will highlight Arizona piano players, along with playing one listener's favorite tune chosen from the results of the "Arizona Jazz Fan Snapshot"
Thursday February 16, 2006
The Language of Prairie Dogs
6:30, 8:30 AM - Prairie dogs may be talking behind your back. Dennis Lambert talks with an NAU professor about how the "chirps" of the animals are quickly becoming a new computer programming language. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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6:30, 8:30 AM - Prairie dogs may be talking behind your back. Dennis Lambert talks with an NAU professor about how the "chirps" of the animals are quickly becoming a new computer programming language. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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Tombstone Fighting for Its Historic Landmark Status
The gunfight at the OK Corral is one of the trademark events of the Old West. But some historic preservationists say Tombstone is taking the legend a little too far. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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The gunfight at the OK Corral is one of the trademark events of the Old West. But some historic preservationists say Tombstone is taking the legend a little too far. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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In their Own Words: Former Governor Bruce Babbitt
Former Governor Bruce Babbitt discusses his perspectives on being Governor(recorded in 1979 following his first full legislative session).
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Former Governor Bruce Babbitt discusses his perspectives on being Governor(recorded in 1979 following his first full legislative session).
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Arizona New Music and Guest DJ
9:00 PM - Blaise Lantana will feature Arizona new music, as well as invite a guest DJ on the air chosen from the results of the "Arizona Jazz Fan Snapshot"
9:00 PM - Blaise Lantana will feature Arizona new music, as well as invite a guest DJ on the air chosen from the results of the "Arizona Jazz Fan Snapshot"
Friday February 17, 2006
Hostage Situation Revisited
6:30, 8:30 AM - Interview with TV announcer and former hostage Bill Close.
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6:30, 8:30 AM - Interview with TV announcer and former hostage Bill Close.
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Greenhouse Farming - Part 2
5:30 and 7:30 AM - What is the bottom line of greenhouse farming? This tomato operation is using cutting-edge technology... and making money. What is the full impact (economic and cultural) of self-contained farming. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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5:30 and 7:30 AM - What is the bottom line of greenhouse farming? This tomato operation is using cutting-edge technology... and making money. What is the full impact (economic and cultural) of self-contained farming. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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Arizona Singers
9:00 PM - Blaise Lantana will highlight Arizona singers, along with playing one listener's favorite tune chosen from the results of the "Arizona Jazz Fan Snapshot"
9:00 PM - Blaise Lantana will highlight Arizona singers, along with playing one listener's favorite tune chosen from the results of the "Arizona Jazz Fan Snapshot"
Saturday February 18, 2006
Barrett Jackson Car Show
7:30, 9:30 AM - The Barrett Jackson Car Show may be the biggest show around, but KJZZ's Steve Goldstein rode shotgun to the event to find out why.
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7:30, 9:30 AM - The Barrett Jackson Car Show may be the biggest show around, but KJZZ's Steve Goldstein rode shotgun to the event to find out why.
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