Playing Tag with Hummingbirds
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Luis Alberto Urrea on "The House of Broken Angels"; flutist Gary Stroutsos on playing music in sacred places; and Nancy Stanley on founding the stand-up comedy "Estrogen Hour".
This Tucsonan Was 'Saved By Standup'
An interest in comedy leads to life-changing chapters for Nancy Stanley.
"The War of the Worlds" Returns to the Silver Screen in Tucson
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Celebrating sobriety with members of the Tohono O'odham nation; why a high school senior in Tucson wrote a book that explores his family's Indian heritage; Nostalgia for the kind of foods you just can't get anymore.
The Plight of Vaquita in the Sea of Cortez
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A deadline looms for a comprehensive water plan in Arizona, and how a "ballot brunch" can help attendees become better voters.
Coffee or Mimosa? Understanding Your Ballot Over Brunch
A Tucson resident hosts a "Ballot Brunch" at home to explore the issues before Election Day.
Impasse Over Who Loses Water, and How Much, Could Sink Arizona Drought Planning
A water dispute is playing out between Central Arizona cities, tribes and farms.
The 11th Annual Haunted Halloween Arizona Spotlight
Light the jack-o-lantern, turn up the radio, and grab a few pieces of trick-r-treat candy to enjoy a collection of seasonal stories designed to thrill and chill!
Barbara Kingsolver on Creating "Unsheltered"
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The hosts of "Boom Goddess Radio" tell about creating a podcast designed for their generation; and travel writer Jane Stern on exploring the very best American "Roadfood".
Master Gardeners Celebrate 35 Years in Pima County
Volunteers have been "planting knowledge" since 1983.
Women Migrate Across More Than Borders
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Borderlands Theater explores"Sanctuary"; Pima County's Master Gardener program celebrates 35 years; and Tu Nidito presents an art show by youth coping with grief.
The Conversation That America is Not Having Over "The S Word"
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tips from Tucsonans on boosting your mental wellness; and critic David Bianculli talks about the evolution that helped make today's TV terrific.
Tom Bailey's Return to Pop
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Origins of Tucson street names; walking The Arizona Trail inspires poetry; and "The Great American Read" in Saddlebrooke.
Hiking and Poetry on the Arizona National Scenic Trail
Author writes 43 passages on more than 800 miles
"Every Brilliant Thing"
On a special Arizona Spotlight, Tucsonans share how they cope, and suggestions for making better choices when dealing with anxiety, depression and stress.
What a Colorado River in Decline Means for the Radical Idea of Resurrecting Glen Canyon
As levels on Lake Powell and the Colorado River drop, do proposals to reimagine Glen Canyon Dam stand a chance?
