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The Buzz

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The Buzz is an interview-focused show to give listeners in Southern Arizona a deeper understanding of news, politics, science, current events and more.
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The Buzz: Take a trip into Kartchner Caverns
November 15, 2024

The Buzz: Take a trip into Kartchner Caverns

We mark 50 years since the cave's discovery and 25 years since it opened to the public with a tour.
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The Buzz: How the world covers U.S. elections
November 8, 2024

The Buzz: How the world covers U.S. elections

We talk to journalists from around the globe about the U.S. headlines in their countries.
The Buzz: Returning civility to elections and politics
November 1, 2024

The Buzz: Returning civility to elections and politics

As 2024 campaigns draw to a close, we ask how we can dial back inflammatory rhetoric.
The Buzz: Campaign finance in the 2024 election
October 25, 2024

The Buzz: Campaign finance in the 2024 election

How are all those signs, mailers and commercials getting paid for? Plenty of out-of-state money
The Buzz: The race for open seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission
October 18, 2024

The Buzz: The race for open seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission

We look at what the Corporation Commission does, and offer some analysis of the race so far.
Arizona's race for the Sixth Congressional District
October 15, 2024

Arizona's race for the Sixth Congressional District

Once again it is one of the most watched races in the country.
The Buzz: Weighing propositions that will change our primary elections
October 4, 2024

The Buzz: Weighing propositions that will change our primary elections

Will Arizona switch to open primaries or codify its current system in the state constitution?
The Buzz: Ensuring Accuracy in Ballots and Information
September 27, 2024

The Buzz: Ensuring Accuracy in Ballots and Information

As election day draws near, we turn our attention to efforts to get information out to voters.
The Buzz: Arizona's rural water fight continues
September 20, 2024

The Buzz: Arizona's rural water fight continues

Debate over how to regulate groundwater pumping continue, with some officials calling for immediate action.
The Buzz: Becoming an informed voter
September 6, 2024

The Buzz: Becoming an informed voter

As the election approaches, we discuss how to avoid fake news and find good information.
The Buzz: Arizona/Saudi relations go back long before Fondomonte
August 30, 2024

The Buzz: Arizona/Saudi relations go back long before Fondomonte

We listen to an episode of AZPM's podcast Tapped that traces the link between the two deserts
The Buzz: What does record-low unemployment mean for Arizona?
August 23, 2024

The Buzz: What does record-low unemployment mean for Arizona?

There are positives and negatives for the state when there are so few people in need of work.

Show Details

WHEN TO LISTEN: Fridays at 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. / Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.WHAT CHANNEL: NPR 89.1 or 1550 AMWHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN: The Buzz is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and the NPR app. Subscribe today and don't miss an episode!
Christopher Conover

About the Show

The half-hour show focuses on conversations about current topics in Southern Arizona that deserve a deeper look. Each episode of The Buzz addresses a single theme, using studio interviews to delve into what you really need to know to understand a complex topic, one you may have heard mentioned in the news, or something new.

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