Arizona Spotlight Podcast

"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

"The Hunting Ground"

Apr 23, 2015 Director Kirby Dick's documentary film explores the reality of sexual assault on U.S. college campuses.

Arizona Spotlight for April 24th, 2015

Apr 23, 2015 Director Kirby Dick discusses making "The Hunting Ground" about sexual assault on college campuses; Tucson High alumni celebrate their 70th class reunion; ecologist, author and MacArthur Fellow Gary Paul Nabhan shares his love of growing things.

MacArthur Fellow Gary Paul Nabhan

Apr 23, 2015 Scientist, food activist and writer raises awareness and enthusiam about plants, food, and a healthy environment.

Arizona Spotlight for April 17th, 2015

Apr 17, 2015 A unique stage production of "Beauty and the Beast"; Martin Short shares his joy at making people laugh; Julie Newmar talks about being Catwoman, visiting Tucson for "Route 66", and more.

Prom-O-Rama Gives Hundreds of Dresses Away to Tucson High School Students

Apr 3, 2015 The event's 3rd year helped more than two hundred teens attend prom

Interpol

Apr 3, 2015 Interpol's drummer Sam Fogarino talks about how the band measures and enjoys their current success.

Arizona Spotlight for April 3rd, 2015

Apr 2, 2015 Attend a meeting for Nigerian immigrants living in Arizona; find out how Prom-o-Rama is helping make girls' prom dreams come true; meet linguist, poet, and MacArthur Fellow Ofelia Zepeda; and Interpol's drummer talks about keeping the music fresh.

An Arizona Public Media Original Documentary

Mar 27, 2015 Watch the broadcast premiere of “Winning By Living: One Cancer Story” an AZPM original production, Sunday at 6 p.m. on PBS 6.

The Figure Examined

Mar 27, 2015 A tour of masterpieces from the Kasser Mochary Art Foundation that are on display at the Tucson Museum of Art.

Arizona Spotlight for March 27, 2015

Mar 26, 2015 A couple copes with a cancer diagnosis; MacArthur Fellow and UA professor Brackette Williams; touring the treasures of the Kasser family's art collection; two classic Hollywood westerns with an Arizona twist.

Arizona Westerns

Mar 26, 2015 Film writer Chris Dashiell looks back at two classic films made in Arizona that were influenced by the flavor of the Southwest in different ways.

Kelly Twins - Scott, Mark - Help Gauge Effects of Space Travel

Mar 20, 2015 Astronaut Scott will soon start one year in space; scientists will compare him with earthbound twin Mark.

A Look Back at "Life in the Universe"

Mar 19, 2015 UA College of Science Dean Joaquin Ruiz reflects on a recent lecture series and the importance of bringing scientists and the community together

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