KJZZ: Arizona News

Translating Taser into French

news@kjzz.org — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Taser International is expanding its worldwide reach. One of the countries the Scottsdale-based stun gun maker is focused on is France. Already several thousand tasers are used by French police but Taser has hopes of landing a major contract to equip even more police officers there. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on the French face of local company.

LA Based Playwright Tackles Race Politics

news@kjzz.org — Sat, 10 May 2008 08:00:00 +0000

"Speak Spanish To Me" is a love story tangled in racial politics at Arizona State University. As KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports from Los Angeles, playwright Bernardo Solano had to take a closer look at his own marriage before bringing his personal tale to the Arizona stage.

Teens Getting Around

news@kjzz.org — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Just as the Valley's overall population has grown, so too has the teen population boomed. And all those teens need a way to get around town. As part of KJZZ's Sonic Roots teen radio project, Dobson High School students Jessica Testa and Rebecca Bever bring the voices of their peers, and transportation officials, in a look at transportation from a younger perspective.

Remembering Mom

news@kjzz.org — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:59:00 +0000

Sunday is Mother's Day, when many people will remember and honor their mothers. For commentator Robrt Pela, though, remembering his mother is more complicated. In the last year she's suffered from dementia, replacing many of her memories with blank spaces she can't fill-in. Now, Pela tries to remember who his mother used to be, while honoring who she is now.

A conversation with Baxter Black

news@kjzz.org — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Cowboy Poet Baxter Black appears at the Mesa Arts Center.

Guadalupe Mayor Risks Recall

news@kjzz.org — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Another Arizona mayor could be facing a possible recall. After a move by "American Citizens United" to recall Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, now some citizens of the Town of Guadalupe blame their mayor for County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's recent threat to pull his 12 deputies out of the town. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.

Flying toward Higher Education

news@kjzz.org — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:00:00 +0000

For many high school seniors, with graduation come big choices, pertaining to life, career and future. As part of KJZZ's Sonic Roots teen radio project, Coronado High School student Matt Butson speaks to professionals, trying to figure out the "right thing to do."

Here and Now - Alzheimer's Disease

news@kjzz.org — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Alzheimer's is the 7th leading cause of death in Arizona. KJZZ's Here and Now delved into this debilitating disease by looking at its impact on individuals and their families. The show also looked at what care is available and what you can do to help prevent the disease. Here and Now also discussed some of the research to detect and treat Alzheimer's that's going on in the state.

State Budget "Slogging" Along

news@kjzz.org — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:30:00 +0000

State lawmakers continue working on a new spending plan...among other things. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about goings on at the capitol.

Legislature Considers American Values

news@kjzz.org — Sat, 03 May 2008 08:00:00 +0000

The Arizona Legislature is considering a bill that would ban race-based student groups or clubs from forming on college campuses. The measure also aims to stop public schools from teaching so-called 'Anti-American' values. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.

Meet AZ's Undeclared Superdelegates

news@kjzz.org — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 +0000

With six months until the presidential election, it's still not completely clear who the contestants will be, at least on the Democratic side. And for the first time in recent memory, the choice could come down to about 800 people known as superdelegates. They're delegates to the national convention whose votes are not bound by the party's primaries. We have 11 Democratic superdelegates in Arizona, and they include elected officials and party leaders. Of the 11, seven have already declared their support for a candidate. Four for Clinton. Three for Obama. So this morning, we'll focus now on the four superdelegates who are still undeclared. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.

Tomas and the Library Lady

news@kjzz.org — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:00:00 +0000

James Garcia reports on a local theater troupe's production of Tomas and the Library Lady.

Here and Now: Smoking Ban/ Kid Dev.

news@kjzz.org — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Here and Now looks at the year anniversary of a state-wide smoking ban. Later, the show addresses child development programs.

Smoking Ban One Year Anniversary

news@kjzz.org — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Three businesses have been fined a total of $12,900 since Arizona's smoking ban took effect. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at enforcement of the ban and its impact on customers and businesses.

Curling on Ice...in Desert

news@kjzz.org — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:00:00 +0000

KJZZ's Paul Atkinson brings this audio postcard about the Valley's Curling scene, an ice sport similar to shuffleboard.

Immigration Bills Debated

news@kjzz.org — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:30:00 +0000

State lawmakers are debating bills that try to take on different aspects of illegal immigration. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about some of them, and what they'd do.

Pela's Collected Stories

news@kjzz.org — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Theater critic Robrt Pela reviews Collected Stories, and tells why he wishes some of the characters were real.

Out of Retirement, Onto the Court

news@kjzz.org — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:00:00 +0000

The NCAA tennis regionals are getting underway soon. The women's tennis team at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix is waiting to find out whether or not they qualify. One member of the tennis team there has been getting quite a bit of attention lately. Her name is Sheila Johnson. At sixty-years-old, she's the oldest active college tennis player in the country. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.

Here and Now - Sustainability

news@kjzz.org — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:00:00 +0000

KJZZ's Here and Now examined the issue of sustainability. Guests and callers discussed individual responsibility, what businesses are doing, and what government is or isn't doing to help.

Businesses Sustain for Green

news@kjzz.org — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:30:00 +0000

More companies are implementing conservation friendly business practices. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles Cox Communications efforts to go green.

Carl Hayden Robot Team Wins Award

news@kjzz.org — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Carl Hayden Community High School took home top honors from the US FIRST annual international robotics championship in Atlanta this weekend. The contest challenges students to build complex robots that can zip around racetracks and complete difficult tasks under tight timelines and eagle-eyed judges. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.

Spending Your Green on Green

news@kjzz.org — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:00:00 +0000

KJZZ's Paul Atkinson speaks with Diane MacEachern about why it's important for consumers to consider the environmental impact of the products they buy including bottled water.

Wildfire Experts Prepare for Summer

news@kjzz.org — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:30:00 +0000

Fire officials are preparing for wildfire season in Arizona...but they're preparing for different scenarios in different parts of the state. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.

State Budget Talks Slowing

news@kjzz.org — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Governor Janet Napolitano and legislative leaders are at odds over fixes to the current state budget...and the pace at which negotiations are taking place. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports from the capitol.

Here and Now - Governnor Napolitano

news@kjzz.org — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano told KJZZ Here and Now listeners why the veto stamp awaited a bill that would eliminate an education property tax when she returned to the Governor's office. Napolitano also talked talked about concerns of racial profiling by sheriff's deputies trained by immigration agents. The governor also discussed her recent trip to Washington D.C. to ensure funding for fighting catostrophic wildfires. She also took phone calls on a number of issues ranging from teacher pay to incentives for saving water.

Rising Oil Prices

news@kjzz.org — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Rising oil prices could have a catastrophic impact on the world economy.

100 Days Into New Chicano Presidency

news@kjzz.org — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Next year, Chicanos Por La Causa celebrates its 40-year anniversary. For more than 20 of those years, longtime community activist Pete Garcia led the local social service agency. But this year, a new president took over after Garcia retired in December. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports on Edmundo Hidalgo's first 100 days in office.

AZ Looking to Invite Guests

news@kjzz.org — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:30:00 +0000

State lawmakers could take up debate this week on proposals to create a guest worker program in Arizona. Supporters say they're tired of waiting for the federal government to pass immigration reform measures...but Washington would also have a role to play in any state program. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.

Sanctions' Effects Hard to Nail Down

news@kjzz.org — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:00:00 +0000

It's been a little more than three months since Arizona's employer sanctions law took effect. Businesses can lose their license if they knowingly hire illegal immigrants. But even before the law was in place, some speculated that companies, especially those in the agricultural and hotel service industry, would leave Arizona. But as KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports it's still hard to nail down the full effects of the law.

Pela's look at "Pulp"

news@kjzz.org — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Theater critic Robrt Pela looks at Stray Cat Theatre's production of "Pulp."

Here and Now - Transportation Issues

news@kjzz.org — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Governor Napolitano calls it the 'time tax,' when people are stuck in traffic costing them precious time. What's the solution? that was the focus of Here and Now. Capitol insider Marty Shultz talked about an effort to put a transportation funding proposal on the November ballot. Senator Jay Tibshraeny discussed an idea to let private developers build toll roads.

Arizona's AG on Texas Raids

news@kjzz.org — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:00:00 +0000

KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard about Texas officials' raid on a polygamist sect.

Pint-Sized Tennis Prodigy

news@kjzz.org — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:00:00 +0000

The United States Tennis Association wraps up its Junior Spring Classic in Tucson. It's a tournament for children under eighteen. The youngest player is six-year-old Jan Silva, a pint-sized tennis prodigy from California. Silva trains at one of the world's premiere tennis academies outside of Paris. KJZZ's Rene Gutel met him during her travels in Europe last month and has this report.

Top Chef Stakes Claim

news@kjzz.org — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:00:00 +0000

One of the world's most famous chefs is getting ready to launch a high end steakhouse at The Phoenician Resort. Will Jean George Vongerichten's new restaurant put the Valley of the Sun on the culinary map? KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.

Here and Now - Education Issues

news@kjzz.org — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Should the state take over the Roosevelt School District and opt out of No Child Left Behind? Those are just two of the education issues discussed on this week's Here and Now. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne and Suzanne Schweiger-Nitchals, president of the Arizona School Boards Association, also talked about the quality of teaching and state funding of education. To listen, click on 'More Info.'