May 31, 2007
ACLU Files Suit Over TB Case
( Phoenix, AZ )The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit claiming Maricopa County officials are violating the rights of a quarantined tuberculosis patient by treating him like a criminal. Since last year, Robert Daniels has been held in a lockdown ward of the Maricopa Medical Center. He has multi-drug resistant tuberculosis and was quarantined after refusing to wear a facemask in public.
Questions and Answers About TB
Previous Story
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May 31, 2007
Defying Death At The Border
( Arivaca, AZ )Hundreds of immigrants die crossing the US/Mexico border every year. One Arizona group called 'No More Deaths' is doing something about it. KJZZ Latino Affairs Reporter James Garcia spent time with NMD volunteers.
[ James Garcia ]
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May 30, 2007
Here and Now: Wildfire Season, Legislature
( Phoenix, AZ )Here and Now looks at the 2007 wildfire season. Jim Payne of the US Forest Service discusses current fire conditions, long term issues facing our forests, and what government and individuals can do to help. Retired forester Jim Paxon also talks about the lessons learned from the Rodeo Chedeski fire. Capitol reporters Dennis Welch and Mark Brodie discuss current happenings at the legislature including the budget, immigration measures, and new laws targeting drunk drivers.
Southwest Coordination Center
The Southwest Coordination Center provides the latest information on wildfires in the southwest.
Fire Wise Communities
The Firewise website offers tips to homeowners to create defensible space around property.
Arizona Forests
State and federal forest officials invite the public to comment on the 20-year forest health plan called The Statewide Strategy for Restoring Arizona Forests. Click on the link above and read the plan, then use the email address at the site to submit your comments
Jim Paxson's Website
Retired forester Jim Paxson became a household name in Aizona from his daily briefings during the Rodeo-Chedeski fire. Paxson has now written a book about what happened behind the scenes.
Here and Now Comments and Questions
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May 30, 2007
Prescott Man Jailed for US Base Protest
( Los Angeles )Retired Scottsdale Schools Superintendent Philip Gates never considered himself a political activist. Then he learned about the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, formerly known as the School of the Americas.
How's The Family?
Jim Gates's story was part of "How's the Family?", a series produced by American Public Media.
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May 29, 2007
AZ May Join "Super Duper" Tuesday
( Phoenix, AZ )More than 20 states have decided or are considering moving their 2008 presidential primaries to earlier in the year, including Florida, California and New York. But smaller states like Arizona also hope to have more influence on the presidential election than they've had in years past.
NPR's Election 2008 Page
A collection of stories from National Public Radio on the 2008 presidential race.
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May 27, 2007
Real Estate's Silver Lining
( Scottsdale, AZ )The Commerce department reports that the median price of homes in this country is on the decline. Despite the slump in prices, the luxury housing market is doing relatively well.
Wheelers and Dealers
Listen to part two of Rene Gutel's two-part series on luxury home sales in the valley.
Virtual Tour of Charlie Cork's Home
Take a virtual tour of Charlie Cork's current home. This tour comes from the website of Cork's agent, Evan Katz.
Arizona Real Estate Center at ASU
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May 26, 2007
AZ Cannes-ection
( Phoenix, AZ )The 60th Annual Cannes Film Festival invites two local Latino filmmakers to screen their Spanish-language short film about three immigrants crossing the dangerous Sonoran Desert. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
[ Marcos Najera ]
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May 25, 2007
McCain missing votes on the campaign trail
( Washington, D.C. )Arizona Republican John McCain is spending a lot of time on his presidential campaign but not much time voting in the Senate. From Washington, Matt Laslo reports on what his presidential campaign means for Arizona residents.
Morning Edition
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May 25, 2007
The tough Paris questions
( Phoenix/Tent City )The now moot offer by Sheriff Joe Arpaio to house Paris Hilton in Tent City got KJZZ Commentator Troy Pottgen thinking: "How can I avoid explaining the situation to my daughter?!" As we find out...you can't.
Morning Edition
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May 25, 2007
J.D. on the Radio
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein continues his conversation with J.D. Hayworth, with the Congressman turned Talk Radio Host remembering a 2001 appearance on NPR.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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May 24, 2007
Sounds of the Amitabha Stupa
( Sedona )It's a man-made generator of positive energy--a prayer amplifier; a towering structure built and maintained in the shadow of Sedona's red rocks by Buddhists. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer brings us an audio profile of the Amitabha Stupa.
Official Web site of Kunzang Palyul Chöling
Plans and schematics of the KPC land
Video about the Amitabha Stupa
Morning Edition
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May 24, 2007
Catching Up with Jon Talton
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with novelist Jon Talton about his latest Phoenix-based mystery and why he left the Arizona Republic.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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May 23, 2007
Here and Now: Governor Janet Napolitano
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano talks with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein about federal immigration reform, legislative issues, education and transportation issues.
Here and Now Comments and Questions
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May 22, 2007
Looking at the numbers
( Phoenix )The Arizona House is expected to vote on a new state budget today (Tuesday, 5/22). House members last week rejected a budget put together by its own Republican leaders. Meantime, the Senate approved a bipartisan budget plan. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at the budget debate.
Morning Edition
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May 21, 2007
Controversial and far-reaching plan
Movement toward reform
( Washington, D.C. )White House and U.S. Senate negotiators have crafted an immigration reform bill which creates a guest worker program; expands border security; and opens a path to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants now in the U.S. KJZZ's James Garcia reports.
Morning Edition
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May 20, 2007
Foster Care
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Paul Atkinson speaks with Sara Wall of the Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents. Hundreds of foster care families will attend a barbecue and Diamondbacks baseball game Tuesday night.
Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents
Arizona Foster Care Review Board
Court Appointed Special Advocates
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May 19, 2007
Dream Act
( Washington, D.C. )A Phoenix educator wants congress to let illegal immigrant children who graduate high school stay in America. He testified before congress, and KJZZ's James Garcia was there.
Morning Edition
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May 19, 2007
J.D.'s Ride from Congress to Talk Radio
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports on former Congressman J.D. Hayworth's move from the frying pan of the House into the fire of local talk radio.
More with J.D. Hayworth
More of KJZZ's Steve Goldstein interview with former Congressman turned radio talk show host J.D. Hayworth.
Morning Edition
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May 18, 2007
Life from the French Alps
( Phoenix, AZ )A documentary film about Carthusian Monks living in the French Alps is showing in Tempe this weekend. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
Grande Chartreuse Monestary
More about the Grande Chartreuse Monestary.
More Information about the Movie
More information about the movie at zeitgeistfilms.com
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May 17, 2007
Arizonan lawmakers step-up on immigration
( Phoenix )As a Monday Senate deadline approaches, negotiations over immigration reform continue...and Arizona legislators are playing key roles. KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports.
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May 17, 2007
(Gas) Trouble may be brewin'
( Scottsdale/Albuquerque, N.M. )Scottsdale oil refiner and retailer Giant industries is in the merger sights of Western Refining, a New Mexico company. The Federal Trade Commission is fighting the deal, and ASU economist Tracy Clark tells KJZZ's Dennis Lambert why. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
Morning Edition
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May 16, 2007
Reforming Immigration Policy
( Phoenix, AZ )Here and Now host Steve Goldstein discusses the latest information on federal immigration reform with NPR's Brian Naylor and Orange County Register Bureau Chief Dena Bunis. Evelyn Cruz, director of the Immigration Law and Policy Clinic at ASU provides insight on the current immigration system and a reform bill co-sponsored by Arizona congressman Jeff Flake. East Valley Tribune reporter Dennis Welch talks about immigration related measures at the state capitol.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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May 15, 2007
Scamming through the mail
( Phoenix )The Arizona Attorney General's office is collecting junk mail from seniors. Called "Seniors Strike Back," the campaign seeks to prosecute companies that mail false or misleading advertisements and bogus lotteries or other scams. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports.
Morning Edition
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Senior Mail Fraud Links
The link above to Office of the Arizona Attorney General contains information about it's "Seniors Strike Back!"
United States Post Office Mail Fraud Tips
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Senior Action Coalitionhave prepared tip sheets for seniors and their loved ones to protect against mail fraud.
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May 15, 2007
Arizonan Buys Shooting-Related Sites
( Phoenix, AZ )Within hours of last month's shootings at Virginia Tech University, Arizonan Fred McChesney went online from his home in Phoenix and purchased dozens of domain names, websites such as massacreinvirginia.com and campuskillings.com. McChesney had hopes of reselling the sites for a profit, but an avalanche of criticism has led the former talk radio host to pull them off the market.
[ Rene Gutel ]
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May 14, 2007
Who's Selling...Their House?
( Phoenix )A bill limiting homeowners associations authority over its members is on Governor Napolitano's desk KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on why some controversy comes in the form of signs.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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May 14, 2007
"Darfur Darfur" Tour Stops in Scottsdale
( Scottsdale, AZ )A traveling photography exhibit depicting life in the war-ravaged region of Darfur, Sudan is coming to Scottsdale.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
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May 13, 2007
Life Care Planning
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard speaks with KJZZ's Paul Atkinson about the need for 'life care planning.'
Life Care Planning Kit
The Office of Attorney General will mail you a Life Care Planning Packet for free. Click on the website above. Or you can call toll free 800.352.8431 statewide.
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May 11, 2007
An Interesting Barkeep
( Phoenix, AZ )Theater Critic Robrt Pela reviews the tale of a cross-dresser in World War 2 era Germany: "I am my own wife."
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May 11, 2007
What Sophie Wants
( Phoenix )Phoenix New Times managing editor Amy Silverman talks about the change in seasons, the addition of a new family member, and what her 4-year old daughter really wants but may never get.
Morning Edition
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May 09, 2007
Here and Now - Drought
( Phoenix, AZ )Here and Now host Steve Goldstein dicusses Arizona's drought with ASU climatologist Drew Ellis and Gregg Garfin, Project Manager for the Climate Assessment For The Southwest Project. To watch KJZZ's Thomas Piece's story on drought's impact on the Mongollon Rim, click on the 'Play' button below.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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May 08, 2007
New stripes for Nobuo
( New York City )They're known as the Academy Awards for all things edible. Arizona's Nobuo Fukuda is the newest top chef to win top honors from the prestigious James Beard Foundation. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports from New York.
Chef Nobuo's Restaurant: Sea Saw
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May 07, 2007
Fighting against Meth
( Phoenix )Arizona's Methamphetamine Task Force will release the report A Plan for Action: Addressing the Methamphetamine Crisis in Arizona. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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May 07, 2007
Distracted Drivers Targeted
( Phoenix )Some officials in Arizona want drivers to concentrate more on the road...and less on doing other things. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
The Safer Road Arizona campaign
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May 06, 2007
Safety of Patients
( Phoenix )Nobody plans to go to the hospital. But, the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association advises patients to be prepared just in case. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson talks to the Association's Barb Averyt.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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May 04, 2007
Paul Charlton Comey Testifies
( Phoenix, AZ )Former Deputy Attorney General James Comey testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee about the fired eight U.S. Attorneys. Comey told members that Arizona U.S. Attorney Paul Charlton was a "very experienced" and "smart" person. Listen to KJZZ's Paul Atkinson's report.
[ Paul Atkinson ]
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May 04, 2007
A conversation with jazz composer Brian Bromberg
( Phoenix )A conversation with Tucson-born jazz musician Brian Bromberg. Brian has played with some of the great names in jazz including Stan Getz and Elvin Jones. His new recording is Downright Upright.
[ Terry Ward ]
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May 03, 2007
Here and Now: Smoking Ban, Legislature
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ's Here and Now looks at the start of Arizona's statewide smoking ban and answers questions consumers and business owners might have. Capitol reporters Mark Brodie and Dennis Welch join host Steve Goldstein to talk about the latest state budget proposals and the status of bills affecting illegal immigration, transportation and air quality.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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May 01, 2007
Activists March for Immigrant Rights
( Phoenix, AZ )Thousands of immigrant rights advocates are expected to take to the streets again to rally. Organizers say they hope to continue to pressure US Congress to change immigration laws.
[ James Garcia ]
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May 01, 2007
Patrolling the US-Canada Line
( Rochester, NY )The Minutemen Civil Defense Corps wraps up a monthlong patrol along both US borders. In Arizona, we often hear about activity along the US - Mexico line. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports from New York, on the Minutemen keeping watch near Canada.
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