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Translating Taser into French
Taser International is expanding its worldwide reach. One of the countries the Scottsdale-based stun gun maker is focused on is France. Already several thousand tasers are used by French police but Taser has hopes of landing a major contract to equip even more police officers there. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on the French face of local company.
LA Based Playwright Tackles Race Politics
"Speak Spanish To Me" is a love story tangled in racial politics at Arizona State University. As KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports from Los Angeles, playwright Bernardo Solano had to take a closer look at his own marriage before bringing his personal tale to the Arizona stage.
Teens Getting Around
Just as the Valley's overall population has grown, so too has the teen population boomed. And all those teens need a way to get around town. As part of KJZZ's Sonic Roots teen radio project, Dobson High School students Jessica Testa and Rebecca Bever bring the voices of their peers, and transportation officials, in a look at transportation from a younger perspective.
Remembering Mom
Sunday is Mother's Day, when many people will remember and honor their mothers. For commentator Robrt Pela, though, remembering his mother is more complicated. In the last year she's suffered from dementia, replacing many of her memories with blank spaces she can't fill-in. Now, Pela tries to remember who his mother used to be, while honoring who she is now.
Guadalupe Mayor Risks Recall
Another Arizona mayor could be facing a possible recall. After a move by "American Citizens United" to recall Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, now some citizens of the Town of Guadalupe blame their mayor for County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's recent threat to pull his 12 deputies out of the town. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
A conversation with Baxter Black
Cowboy Poet Baxter Black appears at the Mesa Arts Center.
Flying toward Higher Education
For many high school seniors, with graduation come big choices, pertaining to life, career and future. As part of KJZZ's Sonic Roots teen radio project, Coronado High School student Matt Butson speaks to professionals, trying to figure out the "right thing to do."
Here and Now - Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's is the 7th leading cause of death in Arizona. KJZZ's Here and Now delved into this debilitating disease by looking at its impact on individuals and their families. The show also looked at what care is available and what you can do to help prevent the disease. Here and Now also discussed some of the research to detect and treat Alzheimer's that's going on in the state.
State Budget "Slogging" Along
State lawmakers continue working on a new spending plan...among other things. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about goings on at the capitol.
Legislature Considers American Values
The Arizona Legislature is considering a bill that would ban race-based student groups or clubs from forming on college campuses. The measure also aims to stop public schools from teaching so-called 'Anti-American' values. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
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