June 30, 2006
Mind over Matter: It's not hot...
( Phoenix )Yes it is. KJZZ commentator Robrt Pela takes us through his denial, embracement, and final solution to the Valley heat: jump ship (for a few weeks.)
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June 28, 2006
Transportation Issues on Here and Now
( Phoenix, AZ )Congested freeways, rude drivers, photo radar. Add in high gas prices and Arizonans have more incentives than ever to abandon their cars for other options such as buses and light rail. But will they? Also, what's being done to ease traffic congestion?
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June 27, 2006
Driving while disconnected...
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Nick Bokaie of the AMEC company; a company that has told its employees to hang up while driving on company time.
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June 27, 2006
Making a Powerhouse in Mining
( Toronto, CANADA )Copper mining giant and Valley powerhouse Phelps Dodge has merged with two Canadian mining firms, making the company a major player in cobalt and nickel now. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks to Phelps Dodge Inco's Peter Faur.
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June 26, 2006
Part 1 - An overview of our economy
( Phoenix )In this first installment of our occasional Money series, we speak with Lee McPheters with ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business, who gives us a snapshot of national and local economies.
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June 24, 2006
State Lawmakers Reflect on 164 Day Session
( Phoenix )The state legislature adjourned sine die this week. KJZZ's Mark Brodie asked several lawmakers to (briefly) describe their 164 day session.
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June 23, 2006
How to Live a Good Life
( Phoenix, AZ )As Valley high schools produce a new batch of graduates, attention turns to the future of these ambitious young adults. For commentator and Dobson High School English teacher Elizabeth Viator, the best advice comes in the form of a graduation speech, with a pinch of philosopy.
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June 22, 2006
Lawmakers Call It Quits
( Phoenix )After 164 days in session, state lawmakers adjourned their session early Thursday morning. KJZZ's Mark Brodie takes a look back at some of the session's highlights, and big fights.
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June 22, 2006
Oak Creek Canyon Residents Voice Concerns About Brins Fire
( Phoenix, AZ )Residents of some 150 homes on the North side of Sedona were allowed back to their houses Wednesday, although officials learned that some had been going to their homes for days, ignoring an evacuation order. Meanwhile at a midday town hall meeting, several Oak Creek Canyon residents complained they had been forced to evacuate too hastily. KJZZ's Rene Gutel is covering the Brins fire and has this report.
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The Brins Fire threatens hundreds of homes and businesses at the bottom of Oak Creek canyon along Highway 89-A.
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June 21, 2006
Brins Fire Breaches Canyon Rim
( Sedona, AZ )The Brins fire continues to burn out of control one mile north of Sedona. Late yesterday the fire breached the rim of Oak Creek Canyon, threatening hundreds of homes and businesses at the bottom of the canyon along Highway 89-A.
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June 21, 2006
Rising Energy Costs on Here and Now
( Phoenix, AZ )The cost of energy is up across the board. Gas Prices? Try three bucks a gallon! Electric bills? APS rates increased 8% the past month. Here and Now explores the impact of higher energy costs to both families and businesses in Arizona. Why are we paying more? What are our elected officials doing about it? And how can you save energy and money?
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June 20, 2006
Brins Fire - Sedona
( Sedona, AZ )The Brins fire, one mile north of Sedona, is threatening Oak Creek Canyon, including homes and businesses along Highway 89-A. KJZZ's Terry Ward speaks with KJZZ's Rene Gutel about efforts to contain the fire.
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June 19, 2006
The legislature may be heading out
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Arizona Republic capitol reporter Chip Scutari about the legislature, the budget, and when lawmakers may finally go home for the session.
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June 19, 2006
Out-of-State Inmates in Arizona
( Florence, AZ )Private prisons in Florence house more than a thousand out-of-state inmates. These prisoners get few, if any, visitors because their families are back home, hundreds, even thousands of miles away. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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June 16, 2006
Want that heated up?
( Phoenix )KJZZ commentator Troy Pottgen emerges from his cubicle, and explains why, sometimes, you have to take your career into your own hands.
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June 15, 2006
Forest Thinning
( Phoenix, AZ )A conversation with the Sierra Club on efforts to thin Arizona's overgrown forests.
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June 15, 2006
Beyond Peleliu
Extended Interview with Peter Baird
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with Phoenix Attorney Peter Baird about his new novel, "Beyond Peleliu." The book is a fictionalized account of Baird's father's experiences in World War II...and how those experiences have affected the family for generations.
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June 13, 2006
Bringing Montana's Anti-Meth Program to Arizona
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with Thomas Siebel, Chairman of the Montana Meth Project, about the anti-meth campaign. Siebel was in Phoenix to discuss bringing the campaign to Arizona.
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June 12, 2006
Utah National Guard in San Luis
( San Luis, AZ )Border states are preparing for the arrival of thousands of National Guard Troops. They're coming as part of Operation Jumpstart, the President’s plan to put troops along the US-Mexico line as a support to the Border Patrol. There have been National Guard Troops stationed along the border for years. KJZZ's Rene Gutel spent a day with one of those units, 55 soldiers from Utah, who are improving roads and extending a security fence south of Yuma.
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June 12, 2006
Heading to Washington
( Phoenix )Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is making his way to the nation's capitol to speak with Federal regulators about oil company price gouging allegations. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
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June 12, 2006
Session Slows Down as Budget Battles Continue
( Phoenix )There's a lot of idle time at the state capitol these days for rank-and-file lawmakers, as leadership continues to work on a new state spending plan. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what's going on (or not) in the legislature.
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June 12, 2006
Fireworks Before or After the Budget?
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with West Washington Publisher Stan Barnes about whether Arizona will have a budget before Independence Day...and about changes at the Corporation Commission.
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June 10, 2006
Legislative Veteran Looks Back, Forward
( Phoenix )The legislature is still in session, less than 3 weeks before the deadline to have a new state budget in place. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with one state lawmaker who has seen more than most at the capitol, about what's going on this session.
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June 09, 2006
Who's Tommy?
( Phoenix )KJZZ theater critic Robrt Pela struggles through a song and dance production of Who's Tommy...but the struggle was due to Pela's secret about dance.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
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June 09, 2006
Part 3 - Professor of Global Management explains world markets
( Phoenix )In the conclusion to our gasoline series, KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with global management professor Andrew Inkpen, who explains just how oil markets work.
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June 08, 2006
Part 2 - Arizona Consumer's Council view
( Phoenix )Part two of our gasoline series gives voice to the president of Arizona Consumer's Council, who says oil companies should fritter profits down to the public.
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June 07, 2006
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
( Phoenix, AZ )In this hour of Here and Now, Governor Napolitano was in the studio for an hour of conversation where we discussed the state budget, immigration reform, gas prices and a host of other subjects.
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June 07, 2006
Part 1 - Oil companies explain their stance
( Phoenix )As gas prices flounder right above comfortable levels, KJZZ's Dennis Lambert asks "why does gas cost so much?" We begin a three-part interview series with an oil company representative who says prices are just a function of the market.
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June 06, 2006
It's alive!
( Tucson )Scientists at the University of Arizona are toying with organic microchips, that might be able to repair and rebuild by themselves. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert takes a closer look at the nano world of living technology.
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June 06, 2006
The Greatest Game in NBA History
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein looks back at Game Five of the 1976 NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Boston Celtics, a game many observers call the greatest in league history.
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June 05, 2006
Is The End (of the legislative session) Near?
( Phoenix )State lawmakers now have 2 budget proposals to consider, but have to consolidate them into one. Also, the feds step up and send National Guard troops to the border. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about the goings on at the capitol.
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June 02, 2006
Fridays with Pela
( Mesa, AZ )KJZZ theater critic Robrt Pela reviews Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie, but warns it did not make him cry like some shampoo commercials do.
Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com
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June 02, 2006