Arizona Spotlight Podcast

Giving Blood

May 28, 2015 Learn about the importance of blood donations from both sides of the story.

Arizona Spotlight for May 29th, 2015

May 28, 2015 A veteran graduates college despite challenges from a traumatic brain injury; what blood donation can mean to someone in need; groundbreaking UA research into how memory and learning work for animals like insects and fish.

A Veteran's Story

May 28, 2015 Told he would never recover from his traumatic brain injury, Erik Castillo set out to beat the odds

How Big Brothers Makes a Difference

May 21, 2015 Meet fifteen-year old Mike and his Big Brother Elliot, a friendship that started with help from a non-profit organization.

Arizona Spotlight for May 22nd, 2015

May 21, 2015 Tucson Audubon Society director discusses goals; meet fifteen-year-old Mike and his Big Brother; three "art moms" discuss sharing creativity with their kids; Nancy McCallion sings "He's Gone".

It's Not Just for the Birds

May 21, 2015 Tucson Audubon Society's New Executive Director

Exploring the "True West" with Bob Boze Bell

May 15, 2015 Learn why research taught him "nothing changes more than the past" regarding legends like Wyatt Earp and Billy the Kid.

Arizona Spotlight for May 15th, 2015

May 15, 2015 Truckers compete in state driving championship; visit a class that teaches laughter yoga; Bob Boze Bell talks about Billy the Kid and tall tales from Arizona history; plus the music of Nive Neilsen.

Laughter Yoga Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary in Tucson

May 15, 2015 Atypical exercise class is part of an international movement.

Three Great Film Scores

May 8, 2015 Chris Dashiell shares his admiration for the music from "Vertigo", "Lawrence of Arabia", and "To Kill a Mockingbird", and discusses what each added to their respective films.

Southern Arizona Gender Alliance is growing in Tucson

May 8, 2015 SAGA works on advocacy, awareness and services.

Arizona Spotlight for May 8th, 2015

May 7, 2015 A gathering of Arizona's eldest citizens; non-profit group SAGA helping Arizona's transgender community; Chris Dashiell spotlights three great film scores; Bob Boze Bell says "nothing changes more than the past", including the legend of Wyatt Earp.

Student Filmmakers Confess: "I Dream in Widescreen"

May 1, 2015 Diverse UA film showcase includes a contemporary silent film about the trumph of a dancer's spirit, and a horror / comedy / musical about the wife of a serial killer.

"Now en Español"

Apr 30, 2015 Documentary film explores Latina identity through the story of five actresses who provide Spanish voices for the American TV show "Desperate Housewives".

Arizona Spotlight for May 1st, 2015

Apr 30, 2015 "Now en Español" tells how five Latina actresses became "Desperate Housewives" in Spanish; MacArthur Fellow Olivier Guyon searches the stars for distant planets; "I Dream in Widescreen" showcases student films; San Ysidro Festival revives old traditions.

Tucson High School's Class of 1945 Celebrates 70th Reunion

Apr 24, 2015 In their late 80s, former classmates lunch together - perhaps for the last time

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