David McCullough: History as a source of strength

Historian David McCullough talks about the history of the United States, and how we can look back and gain strength from our past.

Discussing the special election to succeed Gabrielle Giffords

Jim Nintzel of Tucson Weekly tells us about the candidates running in Southern Arizona’s congressional election.

Lawmakers seek power in Arizona Corporation Commission decisions

One of the bills gaining momentum in the state legislature would give the governor and lawmakers more control over some of the decisions made by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Some argue the law is unconstitutional, but supporters say they’re merely trying to set up a system of checks and balances.

Arizona Mayors: Keep local decisions local

Mayors of cities and towns from Arizona are calling on state lawmakers to not interfere with local decisions. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Gov. Brewer pushes budget priorities

Budget talks between the legislature and governor have restarted, after the governor broke them off late last month. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Union members try to stop anti-union bills

Four bills introduced at the state legislature target public employee unions. Supporters say the measures will save taxpayer’s money. But union members disagree.

The impact of gas prices on politics

Three professors talk about rising gas prices and their possible effect on this year’s presidential election.

Mitt Romney wins the Arizona presidential preference election

Jaime Molera, partner in the Molera Alvarez group, and Fred DuVal, former chair of the Arizona Board of Regents, react to Mitt Romney winning the Arizona presidential preference election Tuesday.

Tucson lawmaker won't quit over domestic violence allegations

A Tucson lawmaker says he won’t resign over allegations of domestic abuse. Several Democratic lawmakers and the director of the state Democratic party have called for Rep.

Morning After: Looking at how Romney won Arizona

Mitt Romney scored a big win in the Arizona presidential preference election on Tuesday, beating Rick Santorum by a 20 percent margin. Morning Edition host Dennis Lambert broke down Romney’s win with Chip Scutari

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