Jul 3, 2008
Reefer MadnessTheater Critic Robrt Pela reviews Nearly Naked Theatre's production of "Reefer Madness."
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Jul 2, 2008
Carbon Monoxide Induced DrowningsCarbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless emission from gas powered generators and engines. It's responsible for a large percentage of drownings at Lake Powell and Lake Havasu. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks to emergency room physician Robert Baron about the problem.
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Jun 26, 2008
The Valley's Hottest Day...Ever!KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with the National Weather Service's Meteorologist in Charge Tony Haffer, about the hottest day in the Valley and in Arizona. On June 26, 1990 Phoenix reached a scorching 122 degrees.
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Jun 26, 2008
Finding Fun and Profit in Social MediaWe're looking at new media in Phoenix. More and more Arizona entrepreneurs are making their mark in cyberspace, and finding fun and profit on the internet. KJZZ's Rene Gutel has this round-up of who's who among the valley's web celebrities.
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Jun 25, 2008
Competing for Solar DollarsKJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Barry Broom of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council about the solar prospects in the state, and why Oregon may have a leg-up on the Valley of the Sun.
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Jun 25, 2008
Here and Now: Arizona PoliticsKJZZ's Here and Now presented a conversation about Arizona politics--including the possible futures of Governor Janet Napolitano and Senator John McCain. Host Steve Goldstein was joined by Republican consultant Stan Barnes and Democratic strategist Barry Dill. David Wasserman of the Cook Political Report also offered his insights on Arizona's congressional races.
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Jun 24, 2008
Investing in the SunOne of the country's leading solar power providers is opening an 8,200 square foot regional field office in Phoenix next month. It's part of a push to make Arizona the solar capitol of the world. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert reports.
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Jun 23, 2008
Phoenix Seeks Input on ParksBeginning this week, Phoenix Parks and Recreation department will be looking for input from the public on the direction on the city's parks and desert preserves over the next five years. City voters recently approved a thirty year extension of the one tenth of a cent sales tax that funds park improvements. Dennis Lambert asks parks and preserves administrator Cynthia Peters to discuss the hearings.
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Jun 21, 2008
State Budget Deadline LoomingTime is running out for state lawmakers to approve a new budget, but this isn't the first time it's come down to the wire. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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Jun 20, 2008
Beate's Cafe: Stranded in LeutenbachThough immigration in Arizona brings to mind drop houses, drug smugglers and deaths in the desert, a German couple has experienced a different immigration reality. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer gives an overview of their case.
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Jun 20, 2008
When the Rainbow is EnufTheater Critic Robrt Pela reviews Black Poet Ventures' production of For Colored Firls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enough.
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Jun 20, 2008
A Fair and Balanced ForumKJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with Economist Alan Maguire about the 29th Arizona Economic Forum.
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Jun 18, 2008
Here and Now: Governor NapolitanoGovernor Janet Napolitano spoke about the Obama campaign; the deadline for a new state budget; a new law that rejects the federal Real ID program; and her efforts to get the National Guard to stay on the border.
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Jun 17, 2008
Shelter: No more sex offendersCentral Arizona Shelter Services, CASS, will no longer shelter sex offenders at its Phoenix campus, hoping to prompt a community discussion on how to better manage the homeless population. CASS says it just doesn't have the resources to continue as it has. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
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Jun 16, 2008
AZ Dems Set Sights on State HouseThe deadline has passed for candidates to get on the ballot for this fall's elections. And Arizona Democrats say they're "singularly focused" on winning the state House of Representatives. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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Jun 13, 2008
White Lies to MotherCommentator Robrt Pela tells why his mother's Alzheimer's Disease has made communication between the two more difficult.
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Jun 11, 2008
Here & Now - Monsoon / Fire SeasonTony Haffer of the National Weather Service and state forester Kirk Rowdabaugh joined Here and Now's Steve Goldstein to talk about the monsoon season and wildfire season respectively. KJZZ's Mark Brodie also joined Goldstein to talk about the process to replace the late state senator Jake Flake.
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Jun 10, 2008
Candidate Kevin JohnsonFormer Phoenix Sun Kevin Johnson is in a run-off election in his bid to win the mayor's seat in his hometown of Sacramento California. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports.
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Jun 9, 2008
Engaging in the ArtsA new program in Phoenix is taking an unusual approach to try to help people with degenerative brain illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease organize their memories. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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Jun 8, 2008
Barbara Park's Junie B. JonesAn outspoken first grader has gone from the pages of a popular children's book series to an on-stage performance that encourages kids to read. KJZZ's Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez spoke with valley author Barbara Park.
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Jun 6, 2008
Pela's Smokey ReviewTheater critic Robrt Pela reviews Black Theatre Troupe's production of Smokey Joe's Cafe, and tells why judging a production by its set is unfair.
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Jun 4, 2008
Here & Now - Homeless / GoldwaterJohn Dean and Barry Goldwater Jr. discussed their new book Pure Goldwater based on the diaries and other writings of the late Arizona Senator known as the father of the Republican conservative movement. Here and Now also featured a segment that looked at the economy's impact on homelessness and food banks. To listen to the show, click on "More Info."
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Jun 4, 2008
Beating the Homeless HeatKJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at current issues with the valley's homeless population.
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Jun 4, 2008
Older Arizona: An Evolving WorkforceKJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Melanie Starns, director of the Governor's Council on Aging, about Arizona's older residents, and how the workplace of the present and future are much more diverse than that of the past.
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Jun 2, 2008
And Down the Stretch They Come....State lawmakers have 4 weeks to pass a budget...KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what could be the last few weeks of the legislative session.
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May 31, 2008
Get the Message, But Not in in the CarState lawmakers debated...but did not ultimately vote this past week on a proposal to ban drivers from text messaging. KJZZ's Mark Brodie looks at driving distractions...and what the state should or should not do about them.
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May 30, 2008
Pain at the Pump: WSPA's Joe SparanoKJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Western States Petroleum Assn. President Joe Sparano about soaring gas prices, and how the oil companies see the issue.
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May 30, 2008
The Saving Family Homes ActKJZZ's Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez reports on a new initiative from Congressman Raul Grijalva to help families affected by the housing crisis.
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May 28, 2008
Here and Now - CongressArizona senator Jon Kyl discussed gas prices and the war in Iraq with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein. Congressman Jeff Flake talked about the farm bill and normalizing relations with Cuba. Dr. Eric Rieman discussed some of the latest Alzheimer's research.
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May 26, 2008
Mars Landing Picture PerfectMany scientists at the University of Arizona woke up this morning to start their first day living on Mars time. It's all part of a 90-day mission they'll start this week, after the Phoenix Lander spacecraft touched down safely on the red planet on Sunday. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports from mission control at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.
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