All Stories by Terry Ward
"Working in the Shadows" - Gabriel Thompson
KJZZ's Terry Ward discussed work of immigrant labor with author Gabriel Thompson.
Thompson spent a year working alongside Latino immigrants in the lettuce fields of Yuma, among other jobs that in many cases - people with other options - just won't do. And as he worked, he met a group of unique individuals who labor without without protection and in his book, puts a face on people and situations often ingored.
( Feb 15, 2010 )
Vinyl Record Sales Surge
Sales of vinyl records have risen dramatically in recent years fueled by young listeners.
( Jan 7, 2010 )
Bracero Program
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is collecting an oral history of the the Bracero Workers Program.
( Nov 17, 2009 )
Teen Radio Project
As part of Kjzz's Teen Radio Project, we hear about how violent video games affect young people.
( Oct 20, 2009 )
Bela Fleck
Banjo phenom Bela Fleck performs in the Valley with his trio; Zakir Hussain on tabla and Edgar Meyer on bass.
( Oct 20, 2009 )
Blues Harmonica with Bob Corritore
Kjzz's Bob Corritore, host of our Sunday night blues program plays blues harmonica. He has a new CD...
( Sep 10, 2009 )
Paz De Cristo
Paz De Cristo soup kitchen in Mesa serves 250 meals each day. But they are losing a major financial backer.
( Jul 31, 2009 )
John Dillinger's Tucson Arrest
Bank robber John Dillinger was arrested in Tucson on this date in 1934. The Congress Hotel commemorates the event.
( Jun 30, 2009 )
Kofa Wildlife Refuge threatened
Environmental group outlines threats to Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in SW Arizona.
( Jun 19, 2009 )
Brent Jeffs
Brent Jeffs is the nephew of FLDS church leader Warren Jeffs. His new book describes life growing up in the polygamist community of Colorado City, Arizona.
( Jun 5, 2009 )


