Aug 30, 2008
Two Dems Want to Take On ThomasTwo Democrats are vying to be their party's nominee for Maricopa County Attorney. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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Aug 29, 2008
Many Candidates Vie for Renzi's SeatAll week we're reporting on political races leading up to Arizona's primary election Tuesday. This morning, we focus on Congressional District One. It's been a Republican stronghold for years but the embattled incumbent, Rick Renzi, isn't running, and the field is wide open. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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Aug 28, 2008
Flying toward the CockpitIn January KJZZ brought the story of a flight school in Goodyear, where German pilots get their wings. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer met with some of the students as they continue their training in Bremen, Germany.
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Aug 28, 2008
Six in CD 5 GOP Race Tout ExperienceSix Republicans are vying for their party's nomination to take on Democratic Congressman Harry Mitchell in November. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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Aug 27, 2008
Here and Now: GOP ConventionHere and Now host Steve Goldstein talks with a Phoenix couple attending the Democratic National Convention in Denver. GOP delegates Stan Barnes and Wes Gullett discuss the upcoming Republican National Convention and address issues concerning John McCain. Journalists Bob Robb and Paul Gilblin discuss the stunning demise of several ballot propositions and who's running for Congress in CD districts 1 and 3.
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Aug 27, 2008
Crowded GOP Race for Corp. Comm.KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles the eight Republican candidates running for the Arizona Corporation Commission.
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Aug 26, 2008
Four Democrats Vie for Corp. Comm.KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles the four democratic candidates running for three seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission.
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Aug 25, 2008
Arizona's Hillary Clinton DelegatesKJZZ's Paul Atkinson spoke with a Phoenix couple attending the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
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Aug 25, 2008
McCain's Cornville CabinThe names of presidential hometowns have a special ring to them. A sort of geographical charisma or gravitas. There was Hope, Arkansas. Plains, Georgia. Crawford, Texas and Kennebunkport, Maine. If Arizona Senator John McCain is elected, the world will get to know a tiny town tucked in the Verde Valley. It's where McCain goes for weekend getaways.
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Aug 23, 2008
"Ragin'" on McCainDemocratic strategist James Carville was in Phoenix this week with his wife, GOP strategist Mary Matalin. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with Carville about the presidential race, and how Arizona's senior senator is doing in it.
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Aug 21, 2008
Tips for Students Starting CollegeSafety tips for students starting college.
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Aug 21, 2008
Mary Matalin on McCainKJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with Republican strategist Mary Matalin about Senator John McCain's chances for success in November.
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Aug 20, 2008
Here and Now: Co. Attorney / ElectionDemocratic candidates for Maricopa County Attorney Tim Nelson and Gerald Richard appeared on Here and Now. Andrei Cherney tapped his experience working on presidential campaigns to discuss the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Denver with delegate Donna Gratehouse. Gratehouse is part of the democraticdiva.com blog. She joined Greg Patterson of the espressopundit.com to talk blogs and elections.
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Aug 18, 2008
Globalizing the Air Industry...moreAs with any industry, the airline business has had some rough times. But two different players in the industry are making moves to fend off unwanted turbulence. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports from Frankfurt, Germany.
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Aug 18, 2008
To Blog or Not To BlogKJZZ Commentator Robrt Pela is worried that citizen bloggers are polluting the English language.
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Aug 15, 2008
The Great Planet DebateA Tucson-based astronomer is arguing that Pluto should be added back into the list of planets in our solar system. It was downgraded to dwarf-planet status in 2006. Mark Sykes wants to change that. He's the director of the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson.
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Aug 14, 2008
Arizona's Military Service: LandstuhlAs the United States continues its military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, it is also still supporting the wounded soldiers, and the families of those soldiers left behind. In Western Germany the Landstuhl regional medical center is the largest U.S, medical facility outside the U.S. and is for giving care to both U.S. and coalition forces, as well as their families. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer visited Landstuhl, and brings the voices of three Arizonans in the military medical system, with very different stories.
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Aug 13, 2008
Here and Now: Governor NapolitanoAppearing on KJZZ's Here and Now, Arizona governor Janet Napolitano talked about whether the TIME Initiative will make the ballot; the drafting of the Democratic party platform for its national convention and border and trade issues.
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Aug 12, 2008
Renewable Energy IncentivesKJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at why economic development officials want tax incentives to lure manufacturers of renewable energy products.
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Aug 11, 2008
Spisak: Capturing Elusive WaterKJZZ commentator Jason Spisak ponders the importance of water and the ways we could help ensure we have enough of it in the desert.
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Aug 8, 2008
Pela: Kids Caring for Ailing ParentsKJZZ commentator Robrt Pela helps care for his mother who has dementia. He finds he's not alone in looking after an ailing parent in his neighborhood.
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Aug 8, 2008
Author J.A. Jance Returns HomeKJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with Arizona native and best-selling mystery author J.A. Jance about her long road to success.
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Aug 7, 2008
Transatlantic Immigration LessonsKJZZ's Tony Ganzer begins an occasional series from Germany as part of the Arthur Burns journalism fellowship, where he'll tell stories that compare immigration issues on each side of the Atlantic. Germany is now coping with the results of a massive guest worker program from the 60s and 70s, which brought Turkish and other minority workers into the country during the "economic miracle." Some of the lessons of that program, may influence current attempts at immigration reform in the U.S. In this first installment, Ganzer tells why one Phoenix man's past experience with immigration issues in Europe influenced his sometimes heated future.
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Aug 6, 2008
Here & Now: ICE Policy / Dick MalleryA pilot program aimed at voluntary deportation for undocumented immigrants who've been ordered deported was explained by Eduardo Preciado, Assistant Field Director of Detention and Removal at the Phoenix Office of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Here and Now host Steve Goldstein also spoke with valley attorney Dick Mallery about his efforts to kickstart a bioscience industry in Arizona and his involvement in civic leadership over the years.
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Aug 6, 2008
Brown Artists Envision Latino CenterA coalition of local artists appears closer to securing a home for a new Latino Cultural Center as talks continue with the City of Phoenix. City leaders says a few properties in the downtown corridor could fit the bill, at least temporarily. As KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports, a temporary center built now could one day become the cornerstone of a future Latino Arts District in downtown Phoenix.
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Aug 4, 2008
The Small Grocery Store WarAs if gas prices weren't high enough, food prices are on their sharpest incline in nearly two decades. Now, there's a new chain of grocery stores in town. The big conglomerate called Tesco - the British equivalent of Wal-mart - has launched a string of stores in the valley called "Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Markets". It's part of a stepped-up effort to scale down grocery stores, and provide shoppers with ready made, "grab and go", dinners. But as KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports, Wal-Mart is about to enter the market to compete.
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Aug 1, 2008
Sophie's First Day of SchoolCommentator Amy Silverman is sending her daughter Sohpie off to kindergarten with the rest of the kids, which is hard enough for any mom. But Sophie's not like the rest of the kids. She has Down's syndrome.
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Jul 30, 2008
Here and Now: Real EstateHome prices have fallen by more than a quarter in the past year. Here and Now looked at what's going on in real estate and how much farther prices will drop. Guests also discussed the massive housing bill signed into law by President Bush will help.
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Jul 30, 2008
Foreclosures Drive Home Prices DownPhoenix home prices have dropped by an average of more than 25% over a one year period ending in May. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at how foreclosures are behind the falling prices.
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Jul 28, 2008
Cooling ArizonaAir-conditioner repairmen work hard during Phoenix summers to keep homes and buildings cool, but it's a hot job. On a recent morning, KJZZ's Rene Gutel went on the rounds with an AC service technician to learn more about the job.
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