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.Most Recent
March 21, 2025
The Buzz revisits the legacy and impact of Land Grant Institutions
A look at how an 1862 act impacted Native lands and eventually led to UA's fossil fuel use despite climate pledges.Previous
March 14, 2025
The Buzz: The Tucson Festival of Books
The annual Tucson event brings around 130,000 people together to celebrate literature.
March 7, 2025
The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires
A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.
February 28, 2025
The Buzz: How public media is dealing with funding threats
This week we explore how proposed cuts to public media funding could hit rural and tribal stations the hardest, threatening vital news and emergency broadcasts.
February 21, 2025
The Buzz: Mental healthcare in the Pima County Jail
The Buzz partners with Arizona Luminaria to tell the story of how one man and his family navigate complex mental health and justice systems.
February 14, 2025
The Buzz speaks with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne
Horne speaks on issues confronting our schools ranging from funding issues to threats to student mental health.
February 7, 2025
The Buzz celebrates its 300th episode
We hear about what goes in to making the show, and some of the staff's favorite
January 31, 2025
The Buzz: Comparing public and private-owned utilities
As Tucson considers taking over electricity service, we ask what difference public ownership makes.
January 24, 2025
The Buzz: How Trump’s immigration policies affect Southern Arizona
Trump’s sweeping immigration overhaul ignites legal battles, international tension, and questions of constitutional limits.
January 17, 2025
The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals
A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.
January 10, 2025
The Buzz: Previewing the 2025 legislative session
We speak with leaders from each party about their priorities for the session.
January 3, 2025
