TB Patient Back in AZ

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:00:00 +0000
Tuberculosis patient Robert Daniels is back in Phoenix. He's the man who sparked a national debate over the ethics of forced quarantine in cases of infectious disease. Daniels spent 11 month in a lock down facility at the Maricopa Medical Center, after he went out in public without a face mask. He was eventually flown to Denver for medical treatment, where he had his left lung removed.

Chicago Connection

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:00:00 +0000
No other American city has had as much an impact on the valley as Chicago. As the Arizona Diamondbacks play the Chicago Cubs in a National League playoff series, KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at the Chicago connection.

Here and Now: Distracted Driving

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:00:00 +0000
Distracted drivers are the cause of the vast majority of car crashes. Here and Now examined the facts behind distracted driving and looked at whether the state should enact some kind of law aimed at it. State senator Linda Gray and DPS Sgt. Warren Simpson also joined Here and Now host Steve Goldstein to discuss the state's new drunk driving laws.

In the captain's seat of US Airways

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:00:00 +0000
It's been a little more than a year since Scott Kirby took the reins as president of U-S Airways. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer spoke with Kirby recently and got the details of a president's first year.

Jazz in AZ

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:00:00 +0000
The jazz support group, Jazz in AZ is taking its message to young students.

Jersey Boys land in the Valley

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:00:00 +0000
The Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys began a three-week run at ASU's Gammage Auditorium, last night. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.

The Pela of Inishmore

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:00:00 +0000
Theater critic Robrt Pela reviews "The Lieutenant of Inishmore" and tells us why he doesn't think gorey humor is funny.

Lost Boys Going Home

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:00:00 +0000
A group of 15 Lost Boys are planning a trip to Sudan in November. A fund-raiser to help them along the way is scheduled for Sept. 29, 2007 at the Neighborhood Ministries Event Center, 1929 W. Fillmore Street.

Here and Now: Governor Napolitano

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:00:00 +0000
Governor Janet Napolitano discussed her solution to Arizona's pending budget shortfall with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein. The Governor also talked about her goals for an upcoming meeting with fellow border governors and answered listener questions ranging from immigration to water conservation.

Pilots are back to bargaining...sort of

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:00:00 +0000
Tempe-based U.S. Airways is speaking with its pilots this week trying again to find a path to a joint contract. But some pilots still aren't happy, and the meeting might be a bust. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.

Budget Deficit Disagreement

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:00:00 +0000
Democrats and Republican lawmakers disagree on how to resolve a $600 million budget deficit. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports.

Asphalt Jesus, Asphalt Gospel

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:00:00 +0000
A left-leaning grassroots Christian group calling itself 'Crosswalk America' took its message of inclusiveness to the streets last year, walking the entire distance from Phoenix to Washington DC. Now, they've just released a book and film about their spiritual trek called 'Asphalt Jesus' and 'Asphalt Gospel.' KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.

Insider tips for the school year

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:00:00 +0000
As parents gear up for the coming school year, they're likely to be interacting more with educators. But Valley teacher Diane Duffy wants parents to have the real tactics on how to communicate with their child's teacher.

Arizona Bridge Safety

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:00:00 +0000
Arizona will conduct an inspection of bridges across the state to insure their safety.

Harry Potter at Changing Hands Bookstore

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:00:00 +0000
The new Harry Potter book goes on sale at midnight at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe.

One Night Cinema

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:00:00 +0000
The One Night Cinema film series opens in Tempe featuring foreign and independent films through August.

Jazz Composer & Bass Player Brian Bromberg

Fri, 04 May 2007 08:00:00 +0000
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.

Arizona's Wine Country

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:00:00 +0000
Terry Ward takes a tour of an Arizona winery near Sedona and gives us a sober assessment of Arizona's wine industry as compared to that of California.

Phoenix Art Museum Unveils Remodel

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0000
Phoenix Art Museum Director Jim Ballinger talks about the Grand Opening of the museum's multi-million dollar expansion.

Tom Horne vs. Jason Williams

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:00:00 +0000
Tom Horne and Jason Williams vie for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Politics from Both Sides of the Aisle

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 18:00:00 +0000
In this hour of Here and Now, we were joined by Democratic State Senator Richard Miranda and Republican Senate President Ken Bennett.