Nov 20, 2009
New Hip Surgery, and Debate on RiskPatients with bad hips increasingly have more options in the operating room. A new hip replacement technique promises faster recovery time. But some doctors debate its safety. Peter O'Dowd reports.
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Nov 20, 2009
Here and Now: Race to replace ArnoldDan Schnur, Director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics at the University of Southern California spoke with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein about candidates seeking to replace Arnold Schwartzenegger when his current term is up in 2011.
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Nov 20, 2009
Here and Now: AZ's Silent SenatorWest Virginia senator Robert Byrd broke a record many though would stand for some time. He is now the longest serving member of Congress ever- a distinction once held by the late Arizona senator Carl Hayden. Here and Now spoke to historian Jack August and NPR political editor Ken Rudin about Hayden's impact and career.
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Nov 20, 2009
Here and Now: H1N1 Flu and VaccineArizona Department of Health interim director Will Humble joined Here and Now host Steve Goldstein to talk about the leveling off of the H1N1 virus in Arizona and the availability of flu vaccines. Dr. Martha Grout and ASU law professor James Hodge discussed the role of vaccines and concerns about using them.
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Nov 20, 2009
Arizona Highways Special Holiday IssueArizona Highways Magazine is trying something new in its December/Holiday issue this year - the 84yr old magazine is featuring an all-photography edition, a first for the magazine.
KJZZ's Morning Edition Host, Dennis Lambert spoke with Arizona Highway's Editor Robert Stieve on how the idea of this picture postcard volume came about.
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Nov 18, 2009
Here and Now: Grocery CompetitionHere and Now spoke with grocery analysts Burt Flickinger III and David Livingston about Arizona's competitive supermarket industry. Sarah Fenske of the Phoenix New Times discussed concerns over the bidding of a new airport taxi cab contract.
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Nov 18, 2009
SMoCA's "Dogged" ExhibitWilliam Wegman is well-known for his prints of dogs, but a new exhibit at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts shows there's more to his work than his four-legged friends. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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Nov 17, 2009
Bracero ProgramChandler-Gilbert Community College is collecting an oral history of the the Bracero Workers Program.
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Nov 16, 2009
City Manager Vows More With LessDavid Cavazos stepped into the role of Phoenix City Manager this month when public service veteran Frank Fairbanks retired after nearly two decades in the position. As KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports, Cavazos says he plans to run the nation's fifth largest metropolis by "Doing more with less."
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Nov 14, 2009
El Mirage Questions F-35 at Luke AFBThe US Air Force is in the process of deciding where to house the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jets, and Luke Air Force Base in the West Valley is one of the finalists. But, as KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports, not all of the base's neighbors are excited about the new mission.
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Nov 13, 2009
Here and Now: Immigration, KingsolverHere and Now looked back at a grocery workers strike in Southern California that had implications for a proposed strike in Arizona. Host Steve Goldstein spoke with Ben Johnson of the American Immigration Council about DHS Secretary Janet Napoltano's outline for immigration reform. Dr. John Galgiani talked about valley fever and why Arizonans should be cautious. Former Arizona Congressman Matt Salmon talked about a proposed constitutional amendment that would impose term limits on members of Congress. Novelist Barbara Kingsolver talked about her first new novel in 9 years, The Lacuna and why she left Arizona. ASU volcanologist Amanda Clark discussed a mud volcano that is the focus of a new National Geographic film.
Click here for information on the Valley Fever Workshop Sunday in Tucson.
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Nov 13, 2009
Pela Review: "The Smell of the Kill"KJZZ Commentator and Theatre Critic Robrt Pela reviews the Algonquin Theater's production of "The Smell of the Kill" which runs through November 22nd at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.
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Nov 12, 2009
Hodge: Health Care Reform MattersJames Hodge, Lincoln Professor of Health Law and Ethics at ASU's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, discusses what matters in national health care reform in this KJZZ commentary.
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Nov 12, 2009
Phoenix NoirKJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks about the new collection of dark mystery stories, Phoenix Noir, with the anthology's editor, Patrick Millikin and one of the contributing writers, Robert Anglen.
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Nov 11, 2009
Here and Now: Gov. Castro's CareerFormer Arizona Governor Raul Castro sat down with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein to talk about his life and career. The son of mine worker, Castro's determination enabled him to obtain an education and embark on an interesting legal, political, and diplomatic career.
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Nov 11, 2009
Here and Now: Nuclear ProliferationKJZZ's Paul Atkinson spoke with Robert Gould, board member of Physicians for Social Responsibility, and retired Air Force Colonel Richard Klass, Executive Director of the Veteran’s Alliance for Security and Democracy about the current state of nuclear proliferation.
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Nov 11, 2009
Here and Now: Navajo LeaderNavajo Times reporter Jason Begay spoke with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein about the suspension of Navajo Tribal President Joe Shirley Junior.
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Nov 11, 2009
Veterans Day EventsVeterans Day Events
- 9am - Veterans Day Ceremony at Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City - for more information: 623-933-0161
- 10am - Avondale Civic Center - for more information: 623-333-2400.
- 11am, Mesa Veterans Day Parade, see link below.
- 11am - Phoenix VA Veterans Day Parade, see link below.
- 11am - Scottsdale Civic Center Mall - Statue Dedication, see link below.
- 2-5pm - "A Salute to Veterans" Concert - Carefree Town Center Amphitheater, see link below.
- 3pm - Scottsdale's 20th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, see link below.
- 4pm - Mesa's Annual Veteran's Day Commemoration at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery with the "Wall of Peace" Dedication, see link below.
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Nov 7, 2009
Dancers Defy GravityIf you prefer watching an action flick packed with stunts over an evening at the ballet, you might want to drop into the Herberger tonight to catch the STREB Dance Company. The New York troupe is in residence at ASU this month. KjZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
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Nov 6, 2009
Here and Now: AZ Governor's RaceKJZZ capitol reporter Mark Brodie talked about Governor Brewer's announcement of a formal bid for the executive office on Here and Now. Capitol veteran Chris Herstam joined host Steve Goldstein to discuss how her entry affects the gubernatorial race.
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Nov 6, 2009
Here and Now: Fairbanks Looks BackKJZZ Here and Now host Steve Goldstein sat down with Frank Fairbanks who retired after 37 years with the city of Phoenix, the last 19 as city manager.
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Nov 6, 2009
Here and Now: Property Case / TEDxKJZZ Here and Now host Steve Goldstein spoke with litigator Clint Bolick about a Tucson court ruling that affects private property rights. A Pima County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of a developer who sued the city of Tucson after demolition restrictions were placed on his properties. Goldstein also spoke with TEDx Phoenix founder Tomas Carrillo about the valley's first TED event at the Mesa Arts Center.
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Nov 6, 2009
A Farewell to FairbanksFor nearly twenty years, Frank Fairbanks has served as the Phoenix City Manager. But on Friday, the only plan he has is to serve his wife a piece of birthday cake. Fairbanks retired this week as the CEO of the fifth largest city in America. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
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Nov 5, 2009
Cities Consider Suing Over Fee PolicyArizona cities and towns will consider suing the state legislature this week. The dispute is over how much freedom cities have to charge home builders to offset the cost of vital infrastructure. KJZZ's Peter O'Dowd reports.
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Nov 5, 2009
Pela Review: "Boom"KJZZ Commentator and Theatre Critic Robrt Pela reviews Actors Theatre's Production of "Boom" which continues through November 8th at the Herberger Theater Center.
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Nov 4, 2009
Here and Now: Special SessionKJZZ's Here and Now spoke to state Senate President Bob Burns about an agreement in principle for a special session to deal with the budget deficit. arizonaguardian.com's Dennis Welch talked about whether the outcome will be different from the previous one.
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Nov 4, 2009
Here and Now: Tribune Set to CloseKJZZ's Here and Now spoke with East Valley Tribune editor Chris Coppola about the scheduled closing of the newspaper at year's end. Former Tribune editor Jim Ripley and former reporter Ryan Gabrielson talked about what the loss of the paper means to the communities it serves.
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Nov 4, 2009
Here and Now: Cancer Clinical TrialsKJZZ's Here and Nowspoke with thorasic oncologist Dr. Glen Weiss of TGen Clinical Research Services about ongoing clinical trials involving cancer. ASU astrobiologist Paul Davies discussed why researchers are looking at the impact temperature, pressure and force has on cancer.
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Nov 4, 2009
Gloria Feldt: Changing Role of WomenA panel of four multi-generational women were part of lecture series presented by the Women and Gender Studies Department at ASU to discuss the changing aspects of feminism between different ages and experiences of women. KJZZ's Morning Edition Host, Dennis Lambert spoke with Gloria Feldt, women's activist, author and former CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, was a keynote speaker and featured panelist.
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Oct 30, 2009
Here and Now: Clean Elections RetortKJZZ's Here and Now spoke with Todd Lang, executive director of the Arizona Citizen's Clean Elections Commission about growing criticism of the publicly funded campaign finance system.
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