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May 03, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Deals in the Works

( Phoenix )

Leaders in both chambers of the Arizona legislature say they have budget proposals ready to go. But only one of the bodies has both parties involved. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks to KJZZ's Mark Brodie about where the legislature is now....and where it's going this week.

Arizona Legislature Arizona Legislature

Governor Janet Napolitano Governor Janet Napolitano

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April 30, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Great Trees of Phoenix

( Phoenix )

Abigail Beshkin previews a tour of the Great Trees of Phoenix. The tour will be held Saturday, May 1st. For more information on the tour please call 602-262-4820.

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April 28, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Here and Now: April 28, 2004

( Phoenix, AZ )

This week on Here and Now, we’ll talk about the drought with guests Tony Haffer, head meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Phoenix, and Bruce Hallin, SRP hydrologist.

[ Terry Ward ]

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April 26, 2004

This links opens to an audio file 100 Days...and Counting

( Phoenix )

The 100th day of the legislative session used to mark its end...but not anymore. That day came and went last week, with no end...or budget...in sight. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with KJZZ's Mark Brodie about what progress....if any....has been made on the state budget.

Governor Janet Napolitano Governor Janet Napolitano

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April 23, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Sports Players Who Served

( Phoenix, AZ )

Former Arizona Cardinals' football player Pat Tillman died in battle in Afghanistan, fighting for the Army Rangers. Tillman Gave up a lucritive football contract to join the military, in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001. In the past, it was much more common for professional athletes to be in the military. During World war two, more than 90 percent of Major League Baseball players who were on prewar rosters served in the armed forces (though a small percentage found themselves in the same battle situations as Pat Tillman). Steve Goldstein speaks with University of Nebraska at Omaha history professor Steven Bullock, whose new book "Playing for their Nation" chronicles professional baseball players who served during world war two.

All Things Considered All Things Considered
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[ Steve Goldstein ]

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April 23, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Former Linebacker Pat Tillman Dies In Afghanistan

( Phoenix, AZ )

Dennis Lambert reports on the death in Afghanistan of former ASU and Phoenix Cardinal Linebacker Pat Tillman.

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April 23, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Clinical Laboratory Scientist Shortage

This links opens to an audio file 2002 Interview with Judith Grout

( Phoenix, AZ )

The health-care shortage has reached a critical mass -- especially in clinical laboratory science. These scientists run tests, for instance, on blood, to diagnose an illness. In December 2002, KJZZ's Abigail Beshkin reported on this shortage. Since then, the world's been exposed to SARS outbreaks and anthrax scares. Programs to train these workers are closing across the country. The University of Arizona plans to close ITS clinical laboratory science program in June. The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science has designated this week to raise awareness of the shortage. State chapter president Judith Grout joins me to talk about the status of her profession.

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April 23, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Morning's at Seven

( Phoenix, AZ )

Robrt Pela reviews Morning's at Seven which continues through May 2nd at Phoenix Theatre, 100 East McDowell Road. Call 602-258-1974 for more information.

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Robrt Pela's reviews at phoenixnewtimes.com Robrt Pela's reviews at phoenixnewtimes.com

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April 22, 2004

This links opens to an audio file American Latino Redux

( Phoenix, AZ )

Arizona State University's new play festival is underway at the Herberger Mainstage Theatre. One of the three new works is a black comedy by former reporter James Garcia. As KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports, Garcia's writing was influenced by his own journalistic experiences and some prominent television characters.

Playwrights premiere original works during ASU Herberger Mainstage Theatre’s New Plays Festival Playwrights premiere original works during ASU Herberger Mainstage Theatre’s New Plays Festival
This year marks the first time the New Plays Festival will be presented as part of the Herberger Mainstage Theatre season. The playwrights, James Garcia, Amy Dominy and Mark Ebsen Zeller, are graduate students in the Department of Theatre’s highly ranked playwriting program and the plays are thesis projects for their master of fine arts degrees.

Morning Edition Morning Edition
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April 21, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Here and Now: April 21, 2004

( Phoenix, AZ )

In this installment of Here and Now we talk with ASU Physics & Astronomy Professor Jeff Hester about the origin of the Universe and discuss images taken with spacecraft such as the Hubble Space Telescope and at the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Images Discussed During the Program Images Discussed During the Program
View and read about Hubble Space Telescope images of the Eagle Nebula, the Trifid Nebula and the Crab Nebula on Professor Jeff Hester's web site.

Hubble Space Telescope web site Hubble Space Telescope web site

Chandra X-ray Observatory Chandra X-ray Observatory

EXPLORING our place in SPACE EXPLORING our place in SPACE
Interested in America’s role in space exploration? “Exploring Our Place in Space” will be held at ASU on April 30 at 7 pm at Gammage Auditorium. The panel includes Hugh Downs, NASA chief scientist John Grunsfeld and others. Audience participation is encouraged.

[ Terry Ward ]

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April 21, 2004

This links opens to an audio file At Home with Ozzie and Harriet: Midcentury Design

( Phoenix, AZ )

Was life in the 1950's as happy-go-lucky as it appeared on shows like Ozzie and Harriet? KJZZ's Abigail Beshkin reports on "At Home with Ozzie and Harriet: Midcentury Design," an exhibit at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art that looks at what was happening in Arizona as the rest of the country came of age during the Cold War.

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April 19, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Schriro Versus Summerlin

This links opens to an audio file History of Schriro v. Summerlin

This links opens to an audio file Schriro Versus Summerlin - Extended Interview

( Phoenix, AZ )

On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear an important death penalty case that originated in Arizona. The case is Schriro versus Summerlin but it seeks to clarify another Arizona case decided by the Supreme Court in 2002. That case was Ring v. Arizona, and it said that if the court is going to sentence to someone to death, the sentence has to come from a full jury not just a judge. Dennis Lambert talk with Paul Bender, a constitutional law professor at ASU. He says that, on Monday, Schriro versus Summerlin will seek to answer just who the Ring case applies to.

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The Oyez Project, Schriro v. Summerlin The Oyez Project, Schriro v. Summerlin

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April 19, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Budget Talks Still Moving Along....Slowly

( Phoenix )

State lawmakers continue to try and hash out the details of the budget, and work towards a compromise. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks with KJZZ's Mark Brodie to see how they're doing.

Arizona Legislature Arizona Legislature

Governor Janet Napolitano Governor Janet Napolitano

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April 15, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Hairspray

( Tempe, AZ )

Robrt Pela reviews the Broadway in Arizona production of "Hairspray," the Tony Award winning Broadway musical about growing up in backward Baltimore in 1962. It's based on John Waters' 1988 cult film classic. It continues through April 25 at Gammage Auditorium on the ASU campus in Tempe. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 480-784-4444 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Hairspray Event Information Hairspray Event Information
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Robrt Pela's reviews at phoenixnewtimes.com Robrt Pela's reviews at phoenixnewtimes.com

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April 14, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Here and Now: April 14, 2004

( Phoenix, AZ )

Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.

Governor's Office Governor's Office

Talking with the Governor Talking with the Governor
Additional interviews with Governor Napolitano on Here and Now.

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April 12, 2004

This links opens to an audio file The Saga of the State's Spending Plan

( Phoenix )

State lawmakers are almost done with their session....except for the one item they're mandated to do: the state budget. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks with KJZZ's Mark Brodie to get an update as to where the process is.

Arizona Leglslature Arizona Leglslature

Governor Janet Napolitano Governor Janet Napolitano

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April 09, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Interview with Yann Martel, author of "Life of Pi"

This links opens to an audio file Expanded Interview with Yann Martel, Author of "Life of Pi"

( Phoenix, AZ )

Dennis Lambert interviews Yann Martel, author of "Life of Pi," the book Arizona readers are discussing for this year's One Book Arizona.

http://www.onebookaz.org http://www.onebookaz.org
OneBookAZ is an exciting program hosted by libraries and other partners across Arizona. The driving force behind this project is its goal to bring communities together through literature and reading.

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April 08, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Hyzdu Journals #4

( Sarasota, FL )

In part four of our series, Adam Hyzdu has a bad at bat, and misses the team bus, but is able to put this all into perspective.

Adam Hyzdu's Journals Adam Hyzdu's Journals
Hear additional journals from Adam Hyzdu as they become available.

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April 07, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Here and Now: April 7, 2004

( Phoenix, AZ )

In this installment of Here and Now we’ll talked with Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, about how the Catholic Church is recovering from recent scandals.

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April 07, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Teen Driving

This links opens to an audio file Teen Driving (As Heard on All Things Considered)

( Phoenix, AZ )

Steve Goldstein reports on the efforts at the State Capitol as well as efforts by AAA Arizona, parents, and other organizations to promote better education and practices for young drivers.

All Things Considered All Things Considered
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House Bill 2505 House Bill 2505
View House Bill 2505 on the Arizona State Legislature web site.

AAA Arizona - Licensed To Learn Driving Course AAA Arizona - Licensed To Learn Driving Course
Licensed To Learn is a state-of-the-art driver training program written by AAA.

The DrivingMBA Program The DrivingMBA Program
The DrivingMBA program's goals are to save lives and to to better train our youth for the responsibility of driving.

Motorists.com Motorists.com
The National Motorists Association is a membership organization devoted to representing and protecting the rights and interests of North American motorists.

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April 05, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Full Day Kindergarten Keeping Lawmakers in Class

( Phoenix, AZ )

State lawmakers have already missed the deadline they set for themselves to have a budget done. Now, they're hoping to get out before the temperatures hit triple digits. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks to KJZZ's Mark Brodie about how budget talks are going, and what the state is trying to do about wildfires.

The Arizona Legislature The Arizona Legislature

Governor Janet Napolitano Governor Janet Napolitano

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April 03, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Conversation with the Sierra Club's Carl Pope

( Phoenix, AZ )

The environment is difficult to ignore in Arizona...and the state's environmental issues are becoming more difficult to ignore in Washington. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the head of the Sierra Club about some of those issues.

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Grand Canyon Chapter, Sierra Club (Arizona) Grand Canyon Chapter, Sierra Club (Arizona)

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April 02, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Sty of the Blind Pig Review

( Phoenix, AZ )

Theater critic Robrt Pela reviews Black Theatre Troupe's production of Sty of the Blind Pig.

Additional theater reviews Additional theater reviews

Robrt Pela's reviews at phoenixnewtimes.com Robrt Pela's reviews at phoenixnewtimes.com

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April 02, 2004

This links opens to an audio file First Fridays

( Phoenix, AZ )

Recently, commentator Deborah Sussman Susser coordinated a show for Phoenix artists she'd met while writing about the downtown art scene. On the day of April's "First Friday", she reflects on how hard it was to find a community when she first moved to Phoenix.

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April 01, 2004

This links opens to an audio file Mountain Lion Issue Examined

This links opens to an audio file Extended Discussion on Mountain Lion Issue

( Tucson, Arizona )

In response to recent concern over mountain lion sightings in Sabino Canyon, Dennis Lambert talks with David Baron, former NPR science correspondent, and author of the book "The Beast in the Garden" to answer the question, "Are mountail lions getting too close to people, or are people getting too close to mountain lions?"

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