September 29, 2004
Here and Now: September 29, 2004
( Phoenix )Wednesday on Here and Now... So-called moderate Republicans went down to defeat in a majority of legislative races earlier this month. We'll explore whether Republicans in elected office are becoming more conservative, while their constituents are becoming less so--and whether Democrats in the state are poised to take advantage.
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September 27, 2004
It's Crunch Time at Arizona State
( Tempe )Many parents worry about what their kids eat when they go away to college. On the campus of Arizona State University, a popular restaurant offers students a taste of home. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on a fast-food fad that's bowling students over.
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September 23, 2004
Homeless Herself
( Phoenix, AZ )Esther Trevino is a homeless outreach worker. She also has a unique perspective on what many of Maricopa County's 9500 homeless people go through each day-- Esther Trevino was once homeless herself. KJZZ producer Abigail Beshkin spent the afternoon with Esther Trevino as she gave out water and food to the homeless.
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September 22, 2004
Here and Now: September 22, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )According to a recent cover story in Time Magazine, sneaking into the U.S. over the border with Mexico is scandalously easy. In this hour of Here and Now, Terry Ward talked with one of the reporters who wrote the article. We also heard points of view from people living along the U.S. Mexico Border.
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September 16, 2004
Homeless in Phoenix
All Things Considered Soundportrait
( Phoenix )For Maricopa County's 9500 homeless people, the heat and sun present unique problems. Relief organizations hand out water and food. KJZZ presents a series of soundportraits on being homeless in Phoenix.
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September 15, 2004
Here and Now: September 15, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )In this hour on Here and Now, we welcome Governor Napolitano back to the program and talk about what many political moderates see as carnage at the polls from Tuesday's election. Additionally, we'll talk about more problems at Child Protective Services where the waiting list has returned for parents needing child care subsidies, as well as the recent report issued by the Drought Task Force.
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September 10, 2004
Rocky Horror Show
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ Theater Critic Robrt Pela reviews the Nearly Naked Theatre's production of "The Rocky Horror Show" which plays at Phoenix Theatre's Little Theatre in downtown Phoenix and it continues through September 18. For tickets, call the Nearly Naked Theatre box office at 602-274-2432.
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September 08, 2004
Here and Now: September 8, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )In this hour of Here and Now, Terry Ward talks with ASU President Michael Crow about the future of Arizona State University . Crow is pushing for a bio-sciences campus in downtown Phoenix, an expansion of the ASU Resarch Park in South Tempe, and a tech center in South Scottsdale.
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September 03, 2004
Maricopa County Elections
( Phoenix, AZ )Dennis Lambert talks to Arizona Republic reporter Christina Leonard about the Maricopa County elections.
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September 02, 2004
Moderate Republicans Wearing Targets Next Tuesday?
( Phoenix )During the last legislative session, some moderate Republcans complained that there were efforts to get them out of office. They said debates on gay marriage, the state budget, abortion, and other issues showed a split between themselves, and the conservative members of the GOP. But is there an effort to target moderates during this primary season? KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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September 01, 2004
Here and Now: September 1, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )In this hour of Here and Now, we talk with State Schools Superintendent Tom Horne about test scores, the continuing debate over the best way to teach the English language, and campus vending machines which dispense granola bars instead of Milky Ways.
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September 01, 2004
Interview with Reporter Phil Riske
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( Phoenix )Dennis Lambert talks with reporter Phil Riske of the Arizona Capitol Times about East Valley Republican contenders John Huppenthal and Slade Mead. Their race embodies the real question in this primary election.
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August 31, 2004
Conservatives Spar in Southeast Arizona Primary Race
( Tucson, AZ )Republican congressman Jim Kolbe from Southeast Arizona is known for tempering conservative fiscal policies, with a more moderate approach to social matters. But a challenger in next Tuesday's primary election says it's time for Kolbe to be replaced by someone who stands for Republican values across the party's platform. KJZZ?s Rene Gutel reports that while the two candidates disagree on some issues, they also share many similarities.
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