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December 22, 2003
Legislative Session Accomplishes Goals
(Phoenix, AZ)
The state legislature spent 55 days working on two major issues... reforming Chlid Protective Services, and relieving overcrowded prisons. Some lawmakers say they could have been done a lot sooner -- but others say the time was well spent. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on whether the voting public will be happy with what the session accomplished... or frustrated by how long it took to accomplish it.
[ Mark Brodie ]
December 15, 2003
Agreements Reached on CPS and Prison Overcrowding
(Phoenix, AZ)
Mark Brodie Reports on the agreements state lawmakers worked out Saturday to relieve prison overcrowding and reformat the Child Protective Services system.
[ Mark Brodie ]
December 12, 2003
Romeo & Juliet
(Phoenix, AZ)
Robrt Pela's review Nearly Naked Theater's production of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, which is taking place at the Space Theater. Romeo & Juliet runs through December 27th. The Space Theater is located at 4700 N. Central Ave in Phoenix.
[ Robrt Pela ]
December 10, 2003
Holiday Theater
(Phoenix, AZ)
As we continue our look at holiday arts and entertainment around Arizona, KJZZ theater critic Robrt Pela discusses the theater you can see around the Valley this season.
[ Robrt Pela ]
December 10, 2003
Here and Now: December 10, 2003
(Phoenix, AZ)
Terry ward talks about performance standardized tests with Leslie Pratt, 4th grade teacher from Magnet Traditional school and Dr. Dan Scoggin from Tempe Prep Academy.
During the second half of the program, Terry talks with Tom Horne, Superintendant of Public Instruction, about the impact of the AIMS test on graduation rates, as well as classroom discipline and healthier school lunches.
[ Terry Ward ]
December 09, 2003
Holiday Concerts and Events
(Phoenix, AZ)
From choir concerts to performances and plays, Dennis Lambert talks with KBAQ announcer Katrina Becker about what performances are happening across this holiday season.
For more information visit our Holiday Concerts and Events listing.[ Dennis Lambert ]
December 05, 2003
Poll Finds Arizonans Think Forests Are Unhealthy
(Phoenix, AZ)
A new survey finds a majority of Arizonans beleive the state's forests are unhealthy...but as KJZZ's Mark Brodie finds out, people are divided over whether the trees need an aspirin....or major surgery.
[ Mark Brodie ]
December 04, 2003
KJZZ Reporter Doug Ramsey Retires
(Phoenix, AZ)
Doug Ramsey retires from KJZZ after 27 years with the station. Dennis Lambert interviews Doug about a memorable career.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
December 04, 2003
Sweet Charity
(Phoenix, AZ)
Theater critic Robrt Pela's review of Theater Works' production of the Neil Simon musical Sweet Charity. The play continues through Sunday, December 7th at the Lakes Club 10484 West Thunderbird Road in Sun City. For tickets and directions call 623-815-1791.
[ Robrt Pela ]
December 03, 2003
Taking A Bow Off Broadway
(Phoenix, AZ)
Broadway, the centerpiece of new york's theatre scene, is more than 2,000 miles from tempe. still, one of the great white way's most accomplished directors, Marshall Mason, has been teaching theatre at Arizona State's Herberger College of Fine Arts for the past decade. But as KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports, Mason's teaching career will come to a close at the end of the current school year.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
December 01, 2003
Mental Health Series: Part 5 - A Look at the Old and New at the Arizona State Hospital
(Phoenix, AZ)
As part fo KJZZ's week-long look at mental health issues in Arizona,KJZZ's Mark Brodie went to the state hospital to see what's new, and howthat affects patient care.
[ Mark Brodie ]
November 30, 2003
Car Thumper
(Phoenix, AZ)
Thanks to construction tie-ups, too many cars for too little roadway and plain old bone-headed driving make each day's commute an adventure behind the wheel. But commentator Jim Veidheffer has found one more thing that annoys him when the traffic comes to a halt. Jim Veidheffer is a freelance writer who lives here in the valley.
[ Jim Veidheffer ]
November 27, 2003
Hysteric Studs
(Phoenix, AZ)
Robrt Pela reviews Stray Cat Theater Company's satiric look at boy bands, "Hysteric Studs." Robrt Pela's theater reviews appear each week in the New Times.
[ Robrt Pela ]
November 24, 2003
Here and Now: Nov. 24, 2003
(Phoenix, AZ)
As part of our continued coverage of Clean Elections, Barbara Lubin Executive Director of the Clean Elections Institute and Former State Representative Steve May responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
[ Terry Ward ]
November 21, 2003
Google Yourself
(Phoenix, AZ)
Commentator Deborah Sussman Susser muses on the accomplishments of a person's life as viewed through the lens of the internet search engine Google.
[ Deborah Sussman Susser ]
November 21, 2003
Talley's Folly
(Phoenix, AZ)
Robrt Pela reviews Arizona Theatre Comany's production of Talley's Folly. Robrt Pela's theater reviews appear each week in the New Times.
[ Robrt Pela ]
November 20, 2003
Private Lives
(Phoenix, AZ)
Robrt Pela reviews Phoenix Theatre's production of Noel Coward's Private Lives. Robrt Pela's theater reviews appear each week in the New Times.
[ Robrt Pela ]
November 19, 2003
Here and Now: Nov. 19, 2003
(Phoenix, AZ)
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
[ Terry Ward ]
November 12, 2003
Mental Health Series: Part 4 - Crisis Intervention for the Mentally Ill
(Phoenix, AZ)
Abigail Beshkin reports on how law enforcement and other agencies learn about crisis intervention.
[ Abigail Beshkin ]
November 12, 2003
Here and Now: Nov. 12, 2003 - Part 1
(Phoenix, AZ)
As part of KJZZ's Mental Health Series Terry ward talks with KJZZ host Dennis Lambert and Sue Davis, executive director of the Arizona Alliance for the Mentally Ill about dealing with mental health on a personal level.
[ Terry Ward ]
November 12, 2003
Here and Now: Nov. 12, 2003 - Part 2
(Phoenix, AZ)
As part of KJZZ's Mental Health Series Terry ward talks with Sue Davis, executive director of the Arizona Alliance for the Mentally Ill about dealing with mental health on a practical and policy level.
[ Terry Ward ]
November 12, 2003
Mental Health Series: Part 3 - Dennis Lambert Essay
(Phoenix, AZ)
KJZZ Morning Edition host Dennis Lambert talks about how mental health can impact anyone and about is successful battle to overcome bi-polar disorder.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
November 11, 2003
Mental Health Series: Part 2 - Art Awakenings
(Phoenix, AZ)
Abigail looks at Art Awakenings a valley program which leverages artistic expression as an aide to treating schizophrenia.
For more information, visit Artawakenings.org.
More Information[ Abigail Beshkin ]
November 07, 2003
Mental Health Series: Part 1
(Phoenix, AZ)
Doug Ramsey looks back at a landmark court case that formed the way Arizona treats the mentally ill. Arizona lags the rest of the nation in providing for many of the other social needs of our citizens. But the state leads the country in total funding for mental healthcare.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
November 07, 2003
Cronkite, Rooney Discuss Current Events
(Phoenix, AZ)
Two of the most respected newsmen were in the Valley this week. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on what they had to say.
[ Mark Brodie ]
November 07, 2003
Frame 312
(Phoenix, AZ)
KJZZ Theater Critic Robrt Pela reviews Actors Theatre's "Frame 312" that looks at how the Zapruder film of President Kennedy's 1963 assassination impacted the life of a Life Magazine secretary who saw the original version before she delivered it to the FBI. It plays through November 16 at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. For tickets, call the Herberger Theater Center box office at 602-252-8497.
[ Robrt Pela ]
November 07, 2003
Opening of The Big Room at Kartchner Caverns
(Kartchner Caverns State Park, Arizona)
Beginning Tuesday, the public will be allowed for the first time into a new area of southern Arizona's Kartchner Caverns. The formal kickoff for the Veterans Day opening of the Big Room complex is being held today, attended by Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano. The governor says "Arizonans have a very special place they can call their own." She describes the Big Room as "an amazing sight." The Big Room complex consists of five structures. Making up the just-finished new complex are the Cul-de-Sac, Echo Passage, Tarantula Room, Strawberry Room and Big Room. It's about twice as large as the upper chambers that sit about 75 feet above and have been open to visitors since late 1999.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
November 06, 2003
Arizona's High Tech Future
(Phoenix, AZ)
Experts say Arizona is poised to improve its standing in the high tech field....KJZZ's Mark Brodie takes a look at how that might happen.
For more information, visit the Morrison Institute for Public Policy web site.
[ Mark Brodie ]
November 04, 2003
Interview with Michael Feinstein and Jimmy Webb
(Phoenix, AZ)
Jimmy Webb is a legendary songwriter, whose work has been recorded by artists as diverse as Linda Rondstadt.... and REM. His song, "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," is one of the most-performed songs of the last half-century. My other guest is singer Michael Feinstein. He's known for his interpretations of American standards, showtunes and jazz. The two have collaborated on an album: Only One Life, on which Feinstein sings songs by Webb. They perform Nov. 5th at Dodge Theater.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
November 03, 2003
Baseball Team Prepares for Athens Olympics
(Phoenix, AZ)
The Olympic Games in Athens are still nearly a year away, but the U.S. Baseball Team is already out to defent the gold medal it won in Sydney four years ago. Team USA trained here in the valley this fall and is out to earn a spot in next summer's games. KJZZ's Mark Moran reports.
[ Mark Moran ]
October 27, 2003
Special Legislative Session Reviewed
(Phoenix, AZ)
Doug Ramsey looks at what state lawmakers will be doing in the second week of their special session on Child Protective Services reform and prison overcrowding.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
October 24, 2003
Over the Moon
(Phoenix, AZ)
KJZZ Theatre Critic Robrt Pela reviews Arizona Theatre Company's production of "Over the Moon," which runs through October 26th at the Herberger Theater Center.
[ Robrt Pela ]
October 24, 2003
Curse of the Cardinals
(Phoenix, AZ)
The world series ends this weekend... and, again, the Red Sox and Cubs are watching on TV. But commentator Jim Veihdeffer says, compared to the curse of the beleagured Cardinals, Chicago and Boston have nothing on Arizona.
[ Jim Veihdeffer ]
October 23, 2003
Prison Overcrowding Examined
(Phoenix, AZ)
Since Monday, the state legislature has been talking about finding a way to ease Arizona's prison overcrowding problem. Governor Napolitano has backed off her request for 700-million dollars to build new prisons, but she says the system still needs to add more than one thousand beds to the already existing prisons. My guest this morning is Kevin Pranis, a policy analyst with Justice Studies. He says the prison issue in Arizona is so dire that it seems to transcend traditional political boundaries, with law and order Republicans leading the way in sentencing reform that could ease prison congestion and alleviate the need for extra beds.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
October 10, 2003
Interview with Mark Racicot
(Phoenix, AZ)
On the morning after Democratic presidential candidates squred off in Phoenix, Dennis Lambert talks with Mark Racicot, chairman of the Bush-Cheney '04 re-election campaign.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
October 09, 2003
Opera AZ
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert talks with the new director of the Arizona Opera, Joel Revzen about their new season as well as his goals for opera in Arizona.
[ Abigail Beshkin ]
October 08, 2003
Here and Now: Oct. 10, 2003
(Phoenix, AZ)
The Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality spoke on "Here and Now" about the proposed gasoline refinery west of Phoenix, what the state is doing to try and prevent another gas shortage, whether or not the state's air is getting cleaner, and many other topics.
[ Terry Ward ]
October 03, 2003
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
(Phoenix, AZ)
Robrt Pela reviews Actors' Theater's production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Robrt Pela's theater reviews appear each week in the New Times.
[ Robrt Pela ]
October 03, 2003
Interview with Billy Collins
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert interviews Billy Collins about his legacy as Poet Laureate, reading poetry to Congress, and the program Poetry 180 which makes it easy for students to hear or read a poem each day of the school year.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
October 01, 2003
The Divas Dish with Blaise: Part 1
(Phoenix, AZ)
Blaise Lantana interviews and celebrates the music of vocalists Margo Reed, Sherry Roberson, Delphine Cortez, Nancy Gee prior to the "Divas of Arizona Jazz" concert at the Kerr Cultural Center. For more information, visit:
ASU's Kerr Cultural Center
jazzinaz.org
Margo Reed's Web Site
[ Blaise Lantana ]
September 30, 2003
Keeping It Clean
(Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona elected its most recent governor without the help of money from special interests. The Clean Campaign movement, working in a handful of states, instead pushed through legislation that encouraged public financing of campaigns and forced candidates to agree to raise the bulk of their money from citizens. Is this movement making politicians more responsive? Mark Moran reports on whether this effort is really cleaning up campaigns and how it's faring in other states.
[ Mark Moran ]
September 28, 2003
Rebuilding Trinity Cathedral
(Phoenix, AZ)
In the early evening hours of October 9th, 2002, the historic Trinity Episcopal Cathedral caught fire and sustained substantial damage. No serious injuries were reported. Commentator Diana Hulick comments on the process of recording the damage from both a parishoner's, a professional's and artist's perspective.
More information
[ Diana Hulick ]
September 24, 2003
Here and Now: Sept. 24, 2003
(Phoenix, AZ)
Eleanor Eisenberg of the Arizona ACLU responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
[ Terry Ward ]
September 22, 2003
Chicago
(Phoenix, AZ)
KJZZ theater critic Robrt Pela reviews Phoenix Theater's production of Chicago.
[ Robrt Pela ]
September 20, 2003
Arizona Leads the Way in Decreasing Cigarette Sales
(Phoenix, AZ)
A new national study finds Arizona's investments into anti-smoking programs are paying off. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the report's lead author about how states like Arizona are reducing smoking rates.
[ Mark Brodie ]
September 19, 2003
Miss Arizona's Laura Lawless
(Phoenix, AZ)
Katie Curran talks with Miss Arizona's Laura Lawless, the first Miss America contestant to focus attention on issues of mental health.
[ Katie Curran ]
September 17, 2003
Mamma Mia!
(Phoenix, AZ)
Robrt Pela reviews Valley Broadway's production of Momma Mia! a hit musical celeration of the Swedish group Abba.
[ Robrt Pela ]
September 12, 2003
Extended Interview with Anne Garrels
(Phoenix, AZ)
In this extended interview, Mark Brodie talks with Anne Garrels about her new book and about reporting from Iraq during the war.
[ Mark Brodie ]
September 12, 2003
Interview with Anne Garrels
(Phoenix, AZ)
NPR's Anne Garrels is just back from Baghdad... again. She sat down to talk with KJZZ's Mark Brodie about her new book and about reporting from Iraq during the war.
Additional Information about Anne Garrels.
[ Mark Brodie ]
September 10, 2003
Sonoran Pronghorn Audio Extra
(Phoenix, AZ)
KJZZ's Morning Edition Host Dennis Lambert, and Morning Edition producer Abigail Beshkin went looking for Sonoran Pronghorn. Instead -- they encountered a gila monster. Abigail Beshkin is still working on getting used to Arizona's wildlife.
[ Dennis Lambert, Abigail Beshkin ]
September 10, 2003
Scrambling to Save the Sonoran Pronghorn
(Phoenix, AZ)
There are only about 20 Sonoran Pronghorn left in the entire country, and they all live in southwestern Arizona. The drought has devastated the population. Now, wildlife experts are scrambling to save them.
[ Dennis Lambert, Abigail Beshkin ]
September 09, 2003
Here and Now: Sept. 9, 2003
(Phoenix, AZ)
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
[ Terry Ward ]
September 05, 2003
Robrt Pela on the Upcoming Theater Season
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert interviews KJZZ Theatre Critic Robrt Pela about the upcoming valley theater season.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
September 04, 2003
Phoenix Mayoral Election Turns Partisan
(Phoenix, AZ)
The Phoenix charter calls for citywide elections to be nonpartisan. But one of this year's mayoral candidates, Randy Pullen, has decided to emphasize his Republican party affiliation in an attempt to encourage conservatives to vote. The phoenix mayor's race has historically focused on everything except party affiliation. But pullen's choice has raised the question: Should the nation's sixth-largest city still have a nonpartisan mayoral election?
[ Steve Goldstein ]
September 03, 2003
Aims Results Discussed on Here and Now
(Phoenix, AZ)
Today on Here and Now, Terry Ward talks with Penny Cotterman is President of the Arizona Education Association and Tom Horne, State School Superintendent, about the results of the just released AIMS test scores.
[ Terry Ward ]
September 02, 2003
Regional Transportation Plan
(Phoenix, AZ)
The Maricopa Association of Governments is holding a series of public meetings about its proposed Regional Transportation Plan. The idea is to get feedback about everything having to do with transportation--- freeways, bike paths, light rail. The next session is tonight in Surprise. Dennis Lambert talks with Kelly Taft, Communications Manager for the Maricopa Association of Governments about the Regional Transportation Plan and what role public comment can play . She says this plan is crucial because it both responds to -- and anticipates--- the county's transportation needs for at least the next two decades.
Additional Resources from the Maricopa Association of Governments web site at:
www.letskeepmoving.com
(check for Times and Locations for upcoming public sessions)
Download the Public Input Survey Form
Take the Public Input Survey on-line
[ Dennis Lambert ]
September 01, 2003
Working Towards an Understanding of Labor Day
(Phoenix, AZ)
KJZZ Commentator Bob Oberstein reflects on some of his labor experiences, and the meaning of the day.
[ Bob Oberstein ]
August 30, 2003
Hitting the Highway
(Phoenix, AZ)
Arizonans are not expected to let the recent gas shortage deter them from Labor Day travels. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Kim Pappas-Miller of AAA Arizona about the current gas prices in the Valley, and if relief may be on the way.
[ Mark Brodie ]
August 28, 2003
Back to School Shoes
(Phoenix, AZ)
Commentator Deborah Sussman-Susser has some thoughts on the start of the new school year.
[ Deborah Sussman-Susser ]
August 27, 2003
Interview with Patrick Gibbons
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert interviews Patrick Gibbons, Communications Director for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality about the environmental impact of last week's gas shortage.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
August 26, 2003
Inconvenienced at the Pump
(Phoenix, AZ)
Bob Oberstein, an associate professor of Social Science at Ottawa University, presents this commentary about about the gas crisis.
[ Bob Oberstein ]
August 25, 2003
Updated Interview with Mark Ellery
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert updates a previous interview with Mark Ellery, Energy Policy Advisor to the Arizona Department of Commerce, talking about the current gas supply situation in the Phoenix area.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
August 23, 2003
Sprawl and the Gas Shortage
(Phoenix, AZ)
As the Valley continues to cope with the effects of the ruptured gas pipeline, KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with an urban geographer about how Phoenix may have been better prepared to deal with the shortage than some other cities.
[ Mark Brodie ]
August 22, 2003
Alternate Travel Options Considered
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert talks with Valley Metro marketing coordinator Susan Tierney regarding the recent trend to adopt alternate modes of Travel as a result of the recent gas crisis in Phoenix.
Abigail Beshkin reports on how people appear to be changing the way they think about traveling in the valley.
[ Dennis Lambert, Abigail Beshkin ]
August 20, 2003
Here and Now: Aug. 20, 2003
(Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona Congressman Jeff Flake responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
[ Terry Ward ]
August 19, 2003
Interview with Mark Ellery on Gas Shortage
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert speaks with Mark Ellery, energy policy advisor for the Arizona Department of Commerce, about why the Valley is experiencing such a gas shortage, despite the fact that there's plenty of gas.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
August 18, 2003
Marine Moms
(Phoenix, AZ)
Abigail Beshkin profiles one mother who is anxiously awaiting her daughter's return from Iraq.
[ Abigail Beshkin ]
August 14, 2003
Phoenix Gas Shortage
(Phoenix, AZ)
The Phoenix gasoline shortage will soon be over. But officials say high prices will likely persist until a ruptured pipeline can be repaired.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
August 14, 2003
Prison Overcrowding
(Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona's prison system is designed for 27-thousand inmates, but currently holds 31-thousand. 160 more inmates are being added every month. Doug Ramsey reports on the problem, and possible help from state lawmakers.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
August 14, 2003
Forest Health Summit
(Show Low, AZ)
Show Low-area residents have been told that thinning the forests can produce hundreds of jobs in Arizona's mountain communities.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
August 13, 2003
Interview with Irvin Mayfield Live at KJZZ
(Phoenix, AZ)
Blaise Lantana talks with Irvin Mayfield Live in the studio at KJZZ. Irvin discusses jazz in the valley, the mystical force behind the trumpet, and his collaboration with renaissance man Gordon Parks.
[ Blaise Lantana ]
August 12, 2003
Marine Moms
(Phoenix, AZ)
Since the start of the war in Iraq, a group of mothers with sons and daughters in the marine corps have shared lunch every Wednesday at a Sweet Tomato's restaurant in northwest Phoenix. While major hostilities are officially over, and while many of the marines have returned home -- many of the marine mom's continue to meet. This is a follow up story to a report aired in April 2003 by Abigail Beshkin.
[ Abigail Beshkin ]
August 06, 2003
AG Terry Goddard on "Here and Now"
(Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona's Attorney General talked about the recent settlement with Qwest, as well as consumer protection and much more. You can hear his entire conversation with KJZZ's Terry Ward here.
For more information on the AG, or the Qwest settlement, go to www.ag.state.az.us
[ Terry Ward ]
August 04, 2003
Welcoming Jason Home
(Phoenix, AZ)
Although President Bush declared an official end to the war in Iraq some months ago, U.S. soldiers continue to die in rogue attacks. During the most intense fighting, we met Shelley Dudley, whose son was on the front line in the Iraqi desert. KJZZ's Mark Moran has this update on Valley resident Shelley Dudley and her son Jason.
[ Mark Moran ]
August 01, 2003
Interview with B.B. King
(Phoenix, AZ)
Drew Verbis caught up with B.B. King recently and asked him about his beginnings as a musician, about his commercial success, and about the true story of "Lucille."
More Information[ Drew Verbis ]
July 30, 2003
Arizona Virtual Academy
(Phoenix, AZ)
For the next month, parents considering an on-line education for their children will have the chance to get details on the new Arizona Virtual Academy. Many parents will have questions about what exactly their children will learn on-line. The curriculum for the Arizona Virtual Academy was designed by a company owned by Dr. William Bennett, who served in the Reagan administration. Bennett unveiled his curriculum to parents in Phoenix and Tucson yesterday. He acknowledges that many of his views are controversial but says his company has written a curriculum that is well-rounded and accurate. KJZZ's Abigail Beshkin reports.
[ Abigail Beshkin ]
July 30, 2003
CSI Forest
(Phoenix, AZ)
As wildfires continue to burn in Arizona and throughout the west, fire investigators are searching for clues that'll point to the fires' source. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Paul Steensland of the US Forest Service about sorting through the ashes....and what invstigators might find.
[ Mark Brodie ]
July 23, 2003
Interview with Tom Horne - Part 1
(Phoenix, AZ)
KJZZ's Terry Ward talked with Superintendant of Public Instruction Tom Horne, Wednesday, July 23 on "Here and Now." Topics covered were testing, writing performance, and virtual schools. We also heard from listeners who called-in or emailed questions as well.
[ Terry Ward ]
July 22, 2003
Extended Interview with Sherman Alexie
(Phoenix, AZ)
Mark Brodie speaks with novelist, poet and screenwriter, Sherman Alexie about his latest book and about his observations on the world.
[ Mark Brodie ]
July 22, 2003
Interview with Sherman Alexie
(Phoenix, AZ)
Mark Brodie speaks with novelist, poet and screenwriter, Sherman Alexie about his latest book and about his observations on the world.
[ Mark Brodie ]
July 18, 2003
Home Schooling
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert interviews Carole Shippy, a member of the board of Arizona Families for Home Education, about the home schooling convention, taking place this weekend in Phoenix.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
July 17, 2003
Bark Beetles Incorrectly Blamed for Fueling Fires
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert talks with Dr. Carl Olson, curator of the Insect Resarch Collection at the University of Arizona, about the science of bark beetles, the bad rap these insects have received due to their role in fueling wildfires, and allowing nature arrive at its own balance when it comes to fires.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
July 16, 2003
Governor's Use of Line Item Veto Questioned
(Phoenix, AZ)
Legislative leaders challenge Governor Napolitano's use of the line item veto in signing the recent state budget.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
July 14, 2003
AZ Chain Reaction Promotes Local Spending
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert talks with Kimber Lanning, founder of Arizona Chain Reaction, a coalition of Arizona businesses that pool advertising and other resources to encourage people to spend locally.
Additional information can be found at azchainreaction.org.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
July 11, 2003
Engineering for Girls
(Phoenix, AZ)
Mark Brodie reports on the Saturday Academy where roughly 20 middle and high school girls regularly attend courses on various engineering topics. Additional information:
- WISE Investments
- Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
- For information on registering for this fall's Saturday Academies Program, contact Donna Zerby at Donna.Zerby@asu.edu
[ Mark Brodie ]
July 09, 2003
On the Record: Bennet Raley on Water Issues
(Phoenix, AZ)
On the Record with Bennet Raley, assistant secretary for water and science for the Department of the Interior. The Interior Department held the first of its Water Twenty-Twenty-Five regional conferences in Phoenix yesterday. Raley says the west is in a crisis. And though water has always been an issue -- economic issues have given it new dimensions.
[ Bennet Raley ]
July 09, 2003
Immigration Initiative Draws an Emotional Response
(Phoenix, AZ)
A move to deny state services to undocumented immigrants - the so-called "Protect Arizona Now Initiative" drew an emotional response from people on both sides of the issue at Capitol news conferences Tuesday.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
July 08, 2003
Quest Agrees to Settlement
(Phoenix, AZ)
Customers wrongly charged for services from Qwest communications, are receiving help from the attorney general's office in getting their money back.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
July 08, 2003
Interior Department Hosts 'Water 2005' Regional Meeting
(Phoenix, AZ)
Preventing crises and conflict over water in the West, is the goal of a series of eight regional meetings, the first of which takes place in Phoenix this afternoon. KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports the Interior Department is hosting the conferences, called "Water 2025."
[ Steve Goldstein ]
July 07, 2003
Health Care Provider Awaits Decision on Contract
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert interviews David McIntyre President and CEO of TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the company that provides health care services to active and retired military personnel and their families. His company is waiting from a decision from the defence department on a big new contract.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
July 07, 2003
Day Labor Center Fuels Election Debates
(Phoenix, AZ)
Doug Ramsey reports on a north Phoenix Day Labor Center that has become the hottest political issue for upcoming city and county elections.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
July 03, 2003
Low Water Levels at Roosevelt Lake Beneficial to Archaeologists
(Phoenix, AZ)
Forecasters recently predicted the drought here in Arizona could last another 30 years. That's bad news for people in the valley who depend on Roosevelt lake for most of their drinking water. The lake is about two thirds empty right now. But the low lake levels are providing archaeologists with opportunities they've never had before.
[ Mark Moran ]
July 02, 2003
Seven: Clothing as Art
(Phoenix, AZ)
Abigail Beshkin talks with Dennita Sewell, Curator of Fasion Design at the Phoenix Art Museum about the exhibition "Seven" which runs at the museum through November 2nd.
[ Abigail Beshkin ]
June 26, 2003
Arturo Vargas on the Latino Vote
(Phoenix, AZ)
Hispanics are now the largest minority group in the U.S., and political candidates are courting the Latino vote. Candidates vying for the Democratic presidential nomination are in Phoenix this weekend to address the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. My guest this morning is Arturo Vargas executive director of the organization. He says Latino voters care about the same issues as most other voting populations-the economy, healthcare, jobs. But Vargas says Latino voters also have specific needs the candidates must understand.
[ Abigail Beshkin ]
June 26, 2003
Arturo Vargas on the Latino Vote
(Phoenix, AZ)
Hispanics are now the largest minority group in the U.S., and political candidates are courting the Latino vote. Candidates vying for the Democratic presidential nomination are in Phoenix this weekend to address the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. My guest this morning is Arturo Vargas executive director of the organization. He says Latino voters care about the same issues as most other voting populations-the economy, healthcare, jobs. But Vargas says Latino voters also have specific needs the candidates must understand.
[ Abigail Beshkin ]
June 24, 2003
Here and Now: June 24, 2003
(Phoenix, AZ)
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
[ Terry Ward ]
June 24, 2003
Archbishop Sheehan Makes Public New Supervision Details
(Phoenix, AZ)
Santa Fe Archbishop Michael Sheehan is making public more details of his temporary supervision of the Phoenix Diocese.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
June 24, 2003
Biotech Leaders Recruit Businesses to Arizona
(Phoenix, AZ)
Forty leaders of Arizona's biotech industry are in Washington this week, for one of the year's biggest trade shows. Their mission: attract international biotech companies to the state.
[ Abigail Beshkin ]
June 20, 2003
Legislative Session Ends
(Phoenix, AZ)
Doug Ramsey reports on the University and Civic Plaza bills as well as a musical interlude by Senate President Ken Bennet who penned a song to commemorate the end of the legislative session.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
June 19, 2003
Simple Havana Melody
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert talks with Oscar Hijuelos' about his latest novel, A Simple Havana Melody, is about a successful Cuban composer who becomes famous for and unlikely song, a tune he dashed off in just one day.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
June 19, 2003
Simple Havana Melody: Extended Interview
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert conducts an extended interview with Oscar Hijuelos' about his latest novel, A Simple Havana Melody, is about a successful Cuban composer who becomes famous for and unlikely song, a tune he dashed off in just one day.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
June 19, 2003
On the Record: Governor Napolitano on a Proposed Forest Health Initiative
(Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano delivered one of two keynote addresses last night to the Western Governor's Association's Forest Health Conference in Missoula, Montana. Napolitano called for an extension of her Forest Health Initiative to all of the western states, saying it's time the federal government puts a program in place to improve the health of the nation's forests and prevent massive wildfires, like those in Arizona and other states, last year.
[ Governor Janet Napolitano ]
June 19, 2003
Parade
(Phoenix, AZ)
A couple of hours before the curtain went up on opening night of Parade, a publicist from Theater Works phoned to say that that evening's performance had been rescheduled as a final dress rehearsal. In Theater land, this is never a good sign. It usually means that the show is still coming together, that the company is pleading for just a little more time to get it right. But all the time in the world couldn't have saved "Parade".
"Parade" Continues through June 1 at the Lakes Club, 10484 West Thunderbird in Sun City. For more information, call Call 623-815-7930.
[ Robrt Pela ]
June 11, 2003
Mayors Conference
(Phoenix, AZ)
This week, hundreds of mayors from around the world attended the 71st annual U.S. Conference of Mayors to discuss the pressing issues facing cities. Mark Brodie speaks to Chandler Mayor Boyd Dunn about what he learned at the conference.
One issue: The Federal government has promised cities big and small money for terrorist response plans. But mayors worry the states will be tempted to keep the money for themselves, instead of sending it to the cities. Mayor Dunn says he would like to see the federal money bypass the states and go straight to the cities.
For further information about the conference including agendas, statements, topics, etc. visit: http://www.usmayors.org/uscm/home.asp
[ Mark Brodie ]
June 04, 2003
Arizona Tourism
(Phoenix, AZ)
On Wed 6/4/03 during Here and Now, we talked with James Ahlers, Director of Communications with the Arizona Office of Tourism; Mike Leyva, Vice-President of Business Development with the consulting firm Thomas Warren and Associates; and Cindy Winkelan, Director of Marketing for the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors' Bureau; as well as listeners who phoned in to talk about the issue of vacationing and promoting business development in Arizona.
We discussed efforts to bring in outside visitors to Arizona as well as efforts to entice Arizonans to travel to within the state itself. We discussed Arizona's top tourist attractions - as well as some of the state's best-kept secrets.
[ Terry Ward ]
May 29, 2003
Tempe Tourism
(Phoenix, AZ)
The City of Tempe is looking at ways to boost tourism. KJZZ's Terry Ward speaks with Stephanie Nowack, President of the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau about how to do that.
[ Terry Ward ]
May 23, 2003
Blues in the Night
(Phoenix, AZ)
Black Theater Troupe's production of Blues in the Night continues through June 1st at the Herberger Theater Center, downtown Phoenix. Robrt Pela's theater reviews appear each week in the New Times.
[ Robrt Pela ]
May 21, 2003
Here and Now: May 21, 2003 - Highlights
(Phoenix, AZ)
Senate republicans have called a temporary pause to their efforts to line up the votes needed to pass a budget. when budget negotiations resume, the GOP leadership says they will begin bipartisan talks aimed at finding a compromise - something Governor Janet Napolitano has been calling for in recent days. KJZZ's Terry Ward reports.
[ Terry Ward ]
May 21, 2003
Here and Now: May 21, 2003, Part 2
(Tempe, AZ)
Terry Ward talks with Governor Napolitano on Here and Now from 11am to Noon on KJZZ. Part 2
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May 21, 2003
Here and Now: May 21, 2003, Part 1
(Tempe, AZ)
Terry Ward talks with Governor Napolitano on Here and Now from 11am to Noon on KJZZ. Part 1
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May 15, 2003
Arizona History: Miranda Rights
(Phoenix, AZ)
In this installment of a monthly series on Arizona History, Steve Goldstein looks at the Miranda Rights.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
May 15, 2003
Susan Tully
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert introduces us to MothersWrite student Susan Tully, who describes, in her story, a mother with a craving for coffee and what happens when she brings her two sons to Starbucks.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
May 14, 2003
Voter-approved Initiatives
(Phoenix, AZ)
On Wed 5/14/03 on Here and Now Lobbyists Sandy Bahr of the Sierra Club and Stephen Slivinski of the Goldwater Institute talk about the effects of voter-approved initiatives on state spending. In recent years, voters have passed propositions enacting a 6-tenths percent sales tax to fund teacher pay hikes, directed a tobacco tax increase to pay for expanded health care and passed a medical marijuana law, among others.
[ Terry Ward ]
May 14, 2003
Shannon Zweig
(Phoenix, AZ)
Deborah Sussman Susser introduces us to MothersWrite student Shannon Zweig, a mother of two and who, as a child, was a member of a family of thirty seven children.
[ Deborah Sussman Susser ]
May 13, 2003
Healing Properties of Prayer
(Phoenix, AZ)
The University of Arizona is going to begin a study looking at the effects of prayer on medical recovery. Terry Ward speaks with one of the investigators.
[ Terry Ward ]
May 13, 2003
Alternative Dispute Resolution Week
(Phoenix, AZ)
Terry Ward speaks with Mediator Jim McDougall about Alternative Dispute Resolution Week; what the process is, and how it works.
[ Terry Ward ]
May 08, 2003
Missy Martin
(Phoenix, AZ)
Amy Silverman discusses the Mothers Write workshop and introduces us to student and self-described typical suburban mother Missy Martin. Missy reads a story of her friend Jill's loss (please note: this may be disturbing to some).
May 07, 2003
Interview with Deoborah Sussman Susser and Amy Silverman
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert talks with Deoborah Sussman Susser and Amy Silverman, co-instructors of the Mothers Write workshops about the project and about the experience of being a mother who writes.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
May 07, 2003
Nurseries Robbed
(Phoenix, AZ)
Police in the West Valley say they have exhausted their leads looking for the people who stole cactuses out of yards in Surprise, Sun City, and Sun City West. There were more than 50 thefts reported earlier this year. Officials say the robberies have pretty much stopped. But similar crimes are continuing in other parts of the Valley.
[ Mark Brodie ]
May 07, 2003
Autographs
(Phoenix, AZ)
A few hours before the Diamondbacks take on the Phillies at Bank One Ballpark tonight, a handful of the Arizona players will be signing autographs for fans. Not necessarily because they want to, but because it's a new team rule. No other major league baseball club has a policy like this one. While the fans think it's a hit, some of the players want the policy benched.
[ Mark Moran ]
May 05, 2003
The Story of Cinco de Mayo
(Phoenix, AZ)
KJZZ celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Ricardo Provencio, Professor of Storytelling at South Mountain Community College, who tells the story of the 1862 Battle of Puebla commemorated on this day.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
April 30, 2003
Here and Now, April 30th - Muslims in the Valley
(Phoenix, AZ)
Terry Ward hosts a discussion about hate crimes and harrassment in the wake of the war in Iraq. There have been fewer incidents of both than many leaders had feared. He speaks with Assistant US Attorney Ron Gallegos and Seema Munir of the Arizona Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
[ Terry Ward ]
April 25, 2003
Arizona History Convention
(Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona History is short but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to talk about. This morning, dozens of amateur and professional historians will gather in Tempe for the 44th annual Arizona History Convention. history buffs plan to discuss the big topics -- like the role of the Salt River in Phoenix's growth -- and some smaller ones, like the history of billboards in Scottsdale. Dennis Lambert interviews Dr. Bruce Dinges, from the Arizona Historical Society. He has organized this weekend's history conference and is here to give a preview of some of the topics. The Arizona History Convention takes place at the Fiesta Inn in Tempe and is open to the public for a fee.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
April 25, 2003
Good n Plenty
(Phoenix, AZ)
ASU's production of Good 'n' Plenty continues through Sunday, April 27th at the Paul V. Galvin Playhouse on the ASU campus. Robrt Pela's theater reviews appear each week in the New Times.
[ Robrt Pela ]
April 22, 2003
Here and Now: April 22, 2003
(Phoenix, AZ)
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
[ Terry Ward ]
April 22, 2003
Women in the Military
(Phoenix, AZ)
Brigadier General Wilma Vaught is the President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. She spoke with KJZZ's Terry Ward about the history of women in the military, as well as a new exhibit that will pay tribute to Native American women in the military, including Tuba City's Lori Piestewa.
[ Terry Ward ]
April 18, 2003
I Am Your Child's Teacher: April Lempa Cooper
(Page, Arizona)
In our continuing series on teaching in Arizona, April Lempa Cooper talks about her experience as a kindergarten teacher in Page, Arizona.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
April 18, 2003
Laramie Project
(Phoenix, AZ)
Theater critic Robrt Pela reviews Stray Cat Theatre's production of The Laramie Project. The Laramie Project continues through May 3rd at the Valley Youtheatre Performing Arts Outreach Center. Robrt Pela's theater reviews appear each week in the New Times.
[ Robrt Pela ]
April 18, 2003
Piestewa Peak
(Phoenix, AZ)
The Arizona board on geographic and historical names has accepted governor Janet Napolitano's recommendation re-naming Squaw Peak in Phoenix as Piestewa Peak in honor of Lori Piestewa, the first Native American woman to die in combat.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
April 17, 2003
McCartney Photographs on Exhibit
(Phoenix, AZ)
Steve Goldstein reports on an exhibit of photographs by the late Linda McCartney now on display at the Burton Barr Central Library.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
April 12, 2003
Anti-war Poetry Reading at ASU
(Phoenix, AZ)
In a recent anti-war poetry reading held at Arizona State University, two dozen writers, along with writer and faculty member Ron Carlson, voiced thier opposition to the war.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
April 09, 2003
War Protests
(Phoenix, AZ)
Wednesday's Here and Now program on KJZZ featured a discussion of the role that protests play when the nation is at war. Patrick Chorpenning, director of the Arizona Department of Veteran's Services and David Wells of the Arizona Alliance for Peaceful Justice found much common ground on the concept of "Support the Troops"
[ Terry Ward ]
April 09, 2003
Interview with Bob Wilber
(Phoenix, AZ)
Bob Wilber was a protege of Sidney Bechet and later performed with Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Bob Crosby and Eddie Condon and was a founding member of the World's Greatest Jazz Band.
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April 08, 2003
On The Record: Terry Goddard
(Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard discusses the problems associated with allowing the media to be owned by just a few giant corporations.
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Media Issues Considered
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert talks with Dr. Joe Foote, Director of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU about media coverage of the War in Iraq and a possible major change in media ownership being contemplated by the Federal Communications Commission.
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April 07, 2003
Legislative Session Nears End
(Phoenix, AZ)
Doug Ramsey reports the state legislative session is beginning to wrap up and that some lawmakers predict everything but the budget could be finished by Friday.
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April 04, 2003
One Book Arizona - Interview with Kent Haruf
(Phoenix, AZ)
A conversation with Kent Haruf, author of Plainsong, this year's One Book Arizona selection.
More Information[ Mark Brodie ]
April 04, 2003
One Book Arizona - Interview with Kent Haruf
(Phoenix, AZ)
A conversation with Kent Haruf, author of Plainsong, this year's One Book Arizona selection.
More Information[ Mark Brodie ]
April 04, 2003
One Book Arizona - Interview with Dana Braccia
(Phoenix, AZ)
A conversation with Dana Braccia of One Book Arizona about what's going on for this year's program.
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April 03, 2003
War Letters: Part 3
(Phoenix, AZ)
As part of our continuing War Letters series, Mark Moran reports on the deployment of 24 year old specialist Brianna Fox through the eyes and ears of her parents and her three year old daughter.
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March 21, 2003
Arizona Congressman to Head New Security Subcommittee
(Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona Congressman John Shaddeg is the new chairman of a congressional subcommitted on emergency preparedness and homeland security. The subcommittee has oversight over the Department of Homeland Security. Speaking with KJZZ's Dennis Lambert, Shaddeg says his priority will be to increase U.S. security, and outlined specifically his priorities for seeing that this is done.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
March 21, 2003
Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant Secured
(Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano deployed members of the Arizona National Guard to the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station earlier this week. More recently, Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham confirmed the plant west of Phoenix may have been a target in a terrorist attack. Arizona's interim Homeland Security Director Chuck Blanchard spoke to KJZZ's Terry Ward and says that the plant is as safe as it can be.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
March 18, 2003
The Science of Roller Coasters
(Phoenix, AZ)
Roller coaster fans from Coney Island to Disneyland, know the sound and the feeling of ridinig the Cyclone or Space Mountain. But, as KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports, fewer fans know the science that goes into the perfect loop the loop. He went to the Arizona Science Center to find out about it.
[ Mark Brodie ]
March 17, 2003
Republicans To Investigate DES
(Phoenix, AZ)
Doug Ramsey reports Republicans in the legislature are vowing to push ahead with an investigation of over-spending in the Department of Economic Security, while Democrats are downplaying the issue.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
March 17, 2003
Difficult Fire Season Predicted
(Phoenix, AZ)
Doug Ramsey looks at a second issue in the special session. The issue of excess utility payments to school districts.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
March 17, 2003
Solution to Budget Deficit Proposed
(Phoenix, AZ)
Lawmakers will meet in special session today to eliminate a 300-million dollar shortfall in the current year's state budget.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
March 15, 2003
Student Robotics Competition
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert reports on a student robotics competition taking place in the valley this weekend.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
February 25, 2003
Tax Tips
(Phoenix, AZ)
KJZZ's Doug Ramsey talks taxes with Certified Accountant and Financial Planner Greg Lane, about some changes that could save you hundreds of dollars in taxes this year. Greg Lane with Lane Financial in Scottsdale and Prescott.
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February 25, 2003
Budget Deficit
(Phoenix, AZ)
Doug Ramsey reports the House Democratic Leader is complaining that Republicans are wasting time on marginal bills, instead of dealing with the budget deficit.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
February 24, 2003
Snow Discovered on Mars (Extended Interview)
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert interviews Dr. Philip Christiensen, a planetary geologist at ASU about the recent discovery of snow discovered on the red planet.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
February 24, 2003
Taxes Mentioned at Capitol
(Phoenix, AZ)
Doug Ramsey reports the dreaded "T-word," taxes, is starting to be heard at the capitol as one way to solve the state's budget problems.
[ Doug Ramsey ]
February 24, 2003
Teaching in Arizona
(Phoenix, AZ)
Part of an ongoing series on how teachers feel about education in Arizona.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
February 23, 2003
Snow Discovered on Mars
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert interviews Dr. Philip Christiensen, a planetary geologist at ASU about the recent discovery of snow discovered on the red planet.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
September 26, 2002
Robert Kennedy Discusses Environment
(Phoenix, AZ)
Dennis Lambert interviews Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who spoke on "Our Environmental Future," last week at Arizona State University.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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