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Pat Grenier, a Tucson native and former carpenter, has spent years cycling between the Pima County Jail and court-mandated mental health treatment. His family says many of the institutions designed to help the mentally ill and their families still have major gaps in service.

The Buzz: Mental healthcare in the Pima County Jail

Feb 21, 2025 The Buzz partners with Arizona Luminaria to tell the story of how one man and his family navigate complex mental health and justice systems.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne presented his 2025 State of Education Speech to the AZ Senate Committee on Education on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

The Buzz speaks with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne

Feb 14, 2025 Horne speaks on issues confronting our schools ranging from funding issues to threats to student mental health.
The Buzz celebrates 300 episodes with a look back on our journey since we hit the airwaves six years ago, reconnecting with both current and past staffers who’ve helped make The Buzz what it is today.

The Buzz celebrates its 300th episode

Feb 7, 2025 We hear about what goes in to making the show, and some of the staff's favorite

The Buzz: Comparing public and private-owned utilities

Jan 31, 2025 As Tucson considers taking over electricity service, we ask what difference public ownership makes.
A Border Patrol vehicle sits near border walls separating Tijuana, Mexico, from the United States, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in San Diego. President Joe Biden has unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability ahead of the November elections.

The Buzz: How Trump’s immigration policies affect Southern Arizona

Jan 24, 2025 Trump’s sweeping immigration overhaul ignites legal battles, international tension, and questions of constitutional limits.
An Arizona lawmaker wants ultra-processed foods out of school lunches.

The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals

Jan 17, 2025 A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.
The Arizona Capitol Museum building at the State Capitol in Phoenix.

The Buzz: Previewing the 2025 legislative session

Jan 10, 2025 We speak with leaders from each party about their priorities for the session.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes speaking with attendees at the 2023 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Buzz: Catching up with Arizona AG Kris Mayes

Jan 3, 2025 Mayes talks about what happened in 2024 and what may come in 2025.
The tops of Birds and Barrels wine bottles peak through a display in a tasting room in Willcox on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The wine selection ranged from dry whites to reds.

The Buzz: Revisiting Arizona's wine industry

Dec 27, 2024 We head back to an episode that examines the state's growing wine industry.
What planners want The Homing Project in Tucson to look like.

The Buzz: Catching up with some of our 2024 interviewees

Dec 20, 2024 We check back in on four stories we covered this year to see how they are doing.
Low unemployment and below-average inflation led to a strong economy for Arizona in 2024.

The Buzz: What will Arizona's economy be like in 2025?

Dec 13, 2024 We recap the year and take a look ahead with two economists.
A semi passes through the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales.

The Buzz: Tariffs and Southern Arizona's Economy

Dec 6, 2024 With the promise of import taxes, will major industries in our area be affected?
Adrian Fontes speaks to volunteers during the watch party for Arizona Democrats at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel on Nov. 8, 2022.

The Buzz: Checking on the 2024 election with Adrian Fontes

Nov 29, 2024 Arizona's Secretary of State said this election went smoothly, though there's always room for improvement.
The San Pedro River post-Monsoon rain. September 14, 2023.

The Buzz: Arizona's 100-year water supply rule

Nov 22, 2024 Adequate water supply is more commonly becoming a concern for new housing developments.
The entry sign to Kartchner Caverns State park.

The Buzz: Take a trip into Kartchner Caverns

Nov 15, 2024 We mark 50 years since the cave's discovery and 25 years since it opened to the public with a tour.

The Buzz: How the world covers U.S. elections

Nov 8, 2024 We talk to journalists from around the globe about the U.S. headlines in their countries.

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