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
April 25, 2025
It's Dry Out There: What one of the driest winters ever means for Arizona
After one of the driest and warmest winters on record, what can Arizonans expect for the coming monsoon season and for the rest of the year?Previous
April 18, 2025
The Buzz sits down with AZ Treasurer Kimberly Yee
Yee talks about her job, new initiatives and financial literacy.
April 11, 2025
The Buzz: Willcox community members talk about the AMA
People express trepidation and hope about the future of water in northern Cochise County.
April 4, 2025
The Buzz: Wildfire and home insurance
As wildfires grow in frequency, some homeowners say they are losing their insurance.
March 28, 2025
The Buzz: "Adelante, Grijalvistas"
This week we remember the life and legacy of former Southern Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva.
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.
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
