May 01, 2006
Hundreds Demonstrate in May Day Rallies
( Phoenix, AZ )A boycott by mostly Hispanic immigrants and their supporters in Phoenix Monday was much smaller than last month's massive march on the state capitol that drew at least 100,000 people. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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April 28, 2006
The Natural Bodybuilder, Part Two
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein catches up with natural bodybuilder Charles Stanley just days before his competition in Phoenix. Stanley talks about his diet and how a major change in his personal life has affected his preparation.
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April 28, 2006
Robrt Pela's review of "The Women"
( Phoenix )KJZZ theater critic Robrt Pela brings us this review of Phoenix Theatre's "The Women," and he says the production definitely missed the mark.
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April 28, 2006
Interview with Kai Ryssdal
( Phoenix, AZ )Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal visited KJZZ April 27-28. He sat down with KJZZ's Rene Gutel to talk about Marketplace's recent live broadcasts from China.
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April 28, 2006
Jason Spisak on the Valley's real estate market
( Mesa )KJZZ commentator and voice actor Jason Spisak talks about the Valley's real estate market, and why he's been forced to tattoo "Bring on the Pain" on his forehead.
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jasonspisak.com
Check out Jason's animations, voice overs, weblog posts and more.
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April 27, 2006
ELL and Googling Rimsza
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with "West Washington" publisher Stan Barnes about the latest buzz from the State Capitol, including the English Language Learner ruling and Skip Rimsza's campaign signs.
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April 27, 2006
Big potential in Chinese gaming
( Scottsdale, AZ )One Scottsdale-based financial analyst group has found some interesting news on China...and the bottom line is rooted in video gaming. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
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April 27, 2006
The little town with big plans
( Buckeye, AZ )As Phoenix continues to become a "megatropolis" in the Valley of the Sun, developers have no other option but to expand East and West. Buckeye is just west of Phoenix, and the small town has big plans. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert reports.
Buckeye's official Web site
This is the official site of Buckeye offering history, details on expansion, and other photos of the town.
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April 26, 2006
Bonding with Barry at the Gym
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein recalls what it was like to work out at the same gym as Barry Bonds...before the home run king allegedly took performance-enhancing drugs.
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April 26, 2006
Interview with Mark Clark
( Phoenix )Golf is a popular game in the Valley, but its benefits go farther than some may think. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with golf course superintendent Mark Clark about the green involved in golfing.
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April 25, 2006
Interview with Andy Masich
Extended Interview with Andy Masich
( Phoenix )Morning Edition Host Dennis Lambert speaks with Arizona history buff Andy Masich about Arizona's part in the Civil War. Masich's studies can be found in his new book, "The Civil War in Arizona."
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April 24, 2006
Budget Talks Continue at State Capitol
( Phoenix )The state legislature is getting closer to adjourning its session. The main obstacle, though, is a big one: the state budget. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about how negotiations are coming on that front.
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April 22, 2006
State Democratic Leaders Make Pitch for Early Caucus
( Phoenix )A delegation of Arizona Democratic Party officials has been in New Orleans this week, making the state's case to have more of a say in picking the Democratic presidential nominee. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the party's executive director from the Big Easy.
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April 20, 2006
Interview with Cecilia Chapman
( Phoenix )Morning Edition Host Dennis Lambert speaks with dietician and Diabetes counselor Cecilia Chapman about the risks and management associated with the disease. The Diabetes expo is Saturday, at 8:30 a.m., at the Phoenix Civic Plaza.
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April 19, 2006
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
( Phoenix, AZ )Governor Napolitano joined us on Here and Now for an hour of conversation. We found out her perspective on last week's immigration rally in Phoenix that drew more than 100,000 people... and what was next for immigrant-related legislation in Arizona. We also discussed how, after three months, legislative leaders and the Governor have finally started budget talks. Those topics, plus rising gas prices and the upcoming wildfire season.
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Talking with the Governor
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www.azgovernor.gov
To contact the governor, visit www.azgovernor.gov, phone Constituent Services at: 602.542.1318, or email at azgov@az.gov.
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April 17, 2006
Governor, Lawmakers Continue Budget Talks
( Phoenix )Governor Napolitano and GOP leaders are scheduled to meet again later today to talk about the state budget. The sides met last Thursday afternoon, and hope to continue negotiations until they reach an agreement. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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April 15, 2006
A Red Paperclip for... a House in Phoenix?
( Phoenix, AZ )Whoever said "You can't get something for nothing," never heard of Kyle MacDonald. The 25-year-old Canadian is trying to trade a single red paperclip for a house, through a series of increasingly bigger and better barters. MacDonald's latest trade has landed him in Phoenix. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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The One Red Paperclip Site
Read more about Kyle MacDonald's project.
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April 14, 2006
Robrt Pela's Commentary
( Phoenix )Commentator Robrt Pela sounds off on a memoir debacle that just won't go away.
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April 13, 2006
Essay from Virtue Ishihara
( Scottsdale )In this essay, a valley teacher explains why sometimes using everyday items, makes for a memorable science lesson.
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April 12, 2006
Sweatin' to the Video Games
( Mesa, AZ )Imagine a world where exercising were fun...and video games helped tone those triceps. As KJZZ's Tony Ganzer explains, Nintendo is no longer just for couch potatoes, and stroke victims may benefit the most.
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Three Rivers Web site
Links to Three Rivers, and other innovations.
Curious about the music used in this piece?
"Nothing But You"
by Paul Van Dyk
CD: Reflections (2003)
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April 11, 2006
Interview with Jon Kyl
( Phoenix, AZ )Terry Ward talked with Senator Jon Kyl about the recent immigration rally and the prospects for immigration reform at the federal level.
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April 11, 2006
100,000 in Phoenix Immigration March
( Phoenix, AZ )Tens of thousands of immigrants and immigrant rights advocates rallied in downtown Phoenix Monday as part of a National Day of Action for immigration reform. Similar protests were held across the country, from Los Angeles to Washington D-C. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on the Phoenix rally and march.
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April 10, 2006
The Hyzdu Diaries: The life and times of a career minor leaguer
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ, Arizona's premier National Public Radio station, has won two regional Edward R. Murrow awards for excellence in journalism. Both awards are for an audio journal series called "The Hyzdu Diaries: The life and times of a career minor leaguer", produced by KJZZ News Director Mark Moran. The series won the Murrow award for sports reporting and for best feature story.
Full List of Award Winners
View the full list of Edward R. Murrow Regional Award Winners at the Radio-Television News Directors Association website.
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April 10, 2006
State Lawmakers Prepare for Immigration March, Rally
( Phoenix )Monday's march and rally protesting federal immigration reform proposals will end across the street from the state capitol. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about how that'll affect the legislature.
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April 10, 2006
Mary Rose Wilcox on Monday's Immigrant Rally
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein spoke with Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox about Monday's Immigrant Rally in Phoenix. Wilcox was one of tens of thousands of marchers who walked from the State Fairgrounds to the State Capitol.
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April 07, 2006
Phoenix Readies for Immigrant March
( Phoenix, AZ )Thousands of Arizonans will take to the streets Monday, in West Phoenix, to march for comprehensive immigration reform. The immigration rally starts at 11:00 a.m. at the state fairgrounds and then moves to the Capitol around 1:00 p.m. If you're not participating, you'll likely want to avoid the area completely. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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April 07, 2006
Robrt Pela's Review
( Phoenix )KJZZ theater critic Robrt Pela focuses his attention on the Arizona Theatre Company's performance of Sherlock Holmes.
Arizona Theatre Company
Sherlock Holmes runs through April 16th.
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April 07, 2006
Talking State Politics with Stan Barnes
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein catches up with political commentator Stan Barnes, publisher of "West Washington," on the latest from the State Capitol--including the Immigrants Rights rally and a Democratic challenger for J.D. Hayworth.
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April 06, 2006
Essay from Amy Collinge
( Phoenix )A teacher brings both Spanish and English to her classroom, though, she says, the current education system doesn't make it easy.
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April 06, 2006
In Their Own Words: Robert Mittelstaedt
( Phoenix )Robert Mittelstaedt, Dean of ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business, participates in our occasional series of essays, "In Their Own Words." Mittelstaedt compares the economic challenges of Phoenix with those of his previous home, Philadelphia.
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April 05, 2006
Turning DNA Into Art
( Phoenix, AZ )A Phoenix man turns dog saliva into art. DNA Artistry is the business of Darrin Grandmason, who uses DNA samples of pets and people to make one-of-a-kind genetic portraits.
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dnaartistry.com
See more examples of Darrin Grandmason's art
DNA 11
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