Arizona Spotlight Podcast

Broadway to Hollywood

Dec 5, 2014 Pianist & cultural historian Richard Glazier shares stories about some of the great American popular composers of the 20th century, including the Gershwins and Irving Berlin.

The Lives and Loss of Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl

Dec 5, 2014 Friends of Derrick and Amy Ross organize benefit this weekend in their honor.

What's It Like to Be in Immigration Limbo?

Dec 5, 2014 2 years in detention, now 'waiting ... just waiting': brother and sister on opposite sides of the system.

Arizona Spotlight for December 5, 2014

Dec 5, 2014 Story of a brother and sister who experienced different sides of immigration system; Tucson author remembers teaching in one room schoolhouse, overcomes blindness to write new book of visual grammar; musical duo Nowhere Man and a Whisky Girl remembered.

Sonoran Strange: Our Captivating and Complicated Community

Nov 27, 2014 Tucson poet, artist and performer Logan Phillips releases new book inspired by the region.

Arizona Spotlight for November 28, 2014

Nov 27, 2014 Jewish History Museum exhibit explores "A Stolen Life"; poet Logan Phillips considers the meaning of "Sonoran Strange"; John Doe talks about creating a punk rock legend with X.

John Doe of X

Nov 27, 2014 Hear about the origin of a punk rock legend, and re-imaging X's music for the next phase of a four-decade career.

Hélène Berr: A Stolen Life

Nov 27, 2014 Holocaust scholar says there is much to learn from the recovered journal of a French Jewish woman who died in a concentration camp five days before liberation.

Arizona Spotlight for November 21, 2014

Nov 21, 2014 Tucson program hopes to break down language barriers; Ben Jaffe talks New Orleans sound & style; a history of small-time Hollywood studios.

The Movie Studio System, Part III

Nov 20, 2014 Fim writer Chris Dashiell looks at the legacy of the smaller production houses that still managed to make a major contribution to the Hollywood golden age.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Nov 20, 2014 Bassist and musical director Ben Jaffe talks about being an ambassador for the New Orleans sound and spirit.

Tucson Program Hopes to Break Language Barriers, Help Immigrants Thrive

Nov 20, 2014 Literacy Connects' English Acquisition for Adults has been around for decades helping people transition into a new life on American soil.

Arizona Spotlight for November 14, 2014

Nov 14, 2014 15-year-old becomes part of a family after years in foster care; Sandra Bernhard always speaks her mind; Martin Short loves making people laugh.

Martin Short: Loving the Laughter

Nov 14, 2014 The third amigo shares memories from his early career, and explains the origins of his most beloved characters.

Sandra Bernhard: Loud and Proud

Nov 14, 2014 Comedian and actress brings her own personal playground "Sandyland" to Rialto Theatre, invites her audience to enjoy the ride.

Foster Teen Officially Joins a Family

Nov 14, 2014 Teenagers like 15-year-old Tyler often overlooked when it comes to adoption 'but they still need love,' says his new dad, Ben Woelfle.

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