Arizona Spotlight Podcast

Experimental Asphalt

Jul 2, 2010 A new cheaper and greener asphalt that could revolutionize street maintenance is being tested by city workers.

Refugees in Tucson: Lives as Immigrants Contribute to Our Community.

Jun 17, 2010 The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

Solar Energy and Water Concerns

Jun 15, 2010 Solar energy is a natural for Arizona, but is there a drawback? Some people say generating power from the sun can use too much water and Arizona can't afford that.

Spotlight Session: Marianne Dissard

Jun 11, 2010 Marianne sings new songs in the KUAZ Studio, with accompaniment from guitarist Connor Gallaher.

Women War Veterans

Jun 2, 2010 Women War Veterans & Health Care

Immigration: War of Words

May 3, 2010 Christopher Conover reports on the national reaction to Arizona's controversial new immigration law.

Arthritis Drug

May 1, 2010 Pam White tells us about a new drug for treating rheumatoid arthritis which was tested locally, and the hope it has brought to a Tucson woman who suffers from the disease.

Nogales Drug Tunnels

Aug 28, 2009 Mark Duggan visits the smuggling tunnels underneath Nogales and talks with a 15-year veteran of the Border Patrol’s “Tunnel Rat” team, Sept. 4 on "Arizona Spotlight."

Traces of the Trade

May 18, 2009 Laura Markowitz interviews descendants of a U.S. slave-trading dynasty. This Friday, they talk about coming to terms with their troubling family history and healing the wounds of racism.

This Week's Show

Apr 1, 2009 Sewer archaeology, Mexican poverty and a StoryCorps interview are featured on this week's "Arizona Spotlight." Tune in Friday on KUAZ, or experience the show by segment online.

"Dr. Scar" Remembered

Mar 23, 2009 It has been more than 40 years since Jack Jacobson last donned the makeup of Tucson's "Kindly, Lovable" TV horror movie host. The broadcast icon died Monday. Hear him reflect on the past, in a 2007 interview with Robert Rappaport.

2009 Cine Mexico Film Festival

Mar 20, 2009 The festival will present many movies, including the U.S. debut of three early 1960's-era Mexican science fiction films. Hear about "The Future South of the Border" when Mark McLemore talks with film historian Carlos Guttiérez, Friday, March 27th.

Are Beer Sales Recession Proof?

Mar 13, 2009 Find out this Friday, March 20th, as Christopher Conover discusses the economy with some local breweries. Hear the story on KUAZ or online.

Dr. Scar

Jan 1, 2009 It has been more than 40 years since Jack Jacobson last donned the makeup of Tucson's "Kindly, Lovable" TV horror movie host. The broadcast icon died Monday. Hear him reflect on the past, in a 2007 interview with Robert Rappaport.

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