Arizonans who lost their homes to foreclosure, are at risk of foreclosure, or are now underwater on their loans stand to benefit most from a recent $25 billion dollar settlement with the nation’s l
Many people who tried to use Arizona’s 511 system this past weekend couldn’t get the latest road conditions because the phone number and website were at full capacity. As KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson
Arizona will feel the lingering effects of a late-winter storm that brought gusting winds and sporadic rain and hail to lower elevations. Snow blanketed northern Arizona.
The cost of gas continues to rise. The statewide average stands at $3.88 a gallon. And while the higher costs put holes in your budget, imagine what its like for charities, struggling t
Throughout the Southwest, adult Americans are heading for the border-- the Guatemalan border-- to learn Spanish. KJZZ General Manager Jim Paluzzi embedded himself at a Spanish immersion school in Guatemala to learn about this cottage industry. He'll explore who's going there, who's teaching them and why.
Tune in to hear these stories on KJZZ at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. during Morning Edition
MON., 3/19: WHY SPANISH? Americans are notorious for being monolingual. Gallup poll research shows that three out of every four Americans can’t carry on a conversation in a second language. If you’re going to learn another language in the Southwest, that usually means Spanish. Paluzzi investigates why some adult English speakers sought to be bi-lingual and how they’re using Spanish in their lives.
TUE., 3/20: WHY GUATEMALA? These days, the ability to communicate in Spanish can be a key asset in the job market. To speak with confidence, however, often takes an immersion experience in a Spanish-speaking country. The Central American nation of Guatemala is developing a reputation as the go-to place for Spanish immersion. Paluzzi discovers first-hand why Guatemala is in demand.
WED., 3/21: IT TAKES A MAESTRA Students are flocking to Spanish immersion programs in countries like Guatemala. It has given birth to a new industry that attracts many women to the business. Paluzzi discovered that when you study with one of these Spanish teachers, your investment is a lifeline.
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Phoenix bus drivers have a hand-shake agreement with Veolia Transporation on a new labor contract. This comes after a six-day strike that paralyzed bus service across the city.
Holly Hegeman, CEO and publisher of planebusiness.com, speculates about the rumored merger between US Airways and American Airlines, and the bigger picture developing in the industry.
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