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Ira Glass This American Life

This American Life: Self-Improvement Kick

Jan 4, 2013 Stories about how far some people go in hopes of a better life. Saturday at Noon and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. on NPR 89.1 FM/1550 AM.

Arizona Spotlight

Jan 3, 2013 A conversation with legendary actress Shirley MacLaine. Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. on NPR (89.1 FM / 1550 AM).
A group of students at the Jump Start program at Myers-Ganoung Elementary School.

Study: Poverty Plagues Southwest Kids

Jan 3, 2013 Advocacy group warns, 'We're going to fail as a nation'

Arizona Spotlight with Mark McLemore

Dec 28, 2012 Calexico's lead singer and songwriter talks about the album "Algiers." Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. on NPR (89.1 FM / 1550 AM).
Saguaro National Park

Youth Wilderness Camp for Winter Break

Dec 24, 2012 Saguaro National Park allows kids to learn in nature's classroom

Arizona Spotlight: Filmmaker Roger Corman

Dec 20, 2012 Mark McLemore talks movies with Roger Corman. Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. on NPR (89.1 FM / 1550 AM).
Ross Zimmerman, father of Gabe Zimmerman, joins members of the January 8th Memorial Foundation to discuss plans for the second anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 shooting that killed his son.

Events Scheduled to Remember 2011 Shooting

Dec 19, 2012 Second anniversary prompts grant awards, long-term planning
Tucson City Hall

Another Election Cycle To Start Soon

Dec 17, 2012 3 of 6 Tucson City Council seats up for grabs next year

This Week on Arizona Spotlight

Dec 13, 2012 A look at the latest generation of electric vehicles. Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. on NPR (89.1 FM / 1550 AM).
TUSD’s superintendent John Pedicone, with board members Adelita Grijalva, Michael Hicks, Mark Stegeman, Alexandre Sugiyama and Miguel Cuevas

TUSD’s Vote on Cultural Classes Confuses Many, Including a Board Member

Dec 12, 2012 Board approves final version of court-ordered desegregation plan
Hundreds protest the closure of schools in the Tucson Unified School District.

Last Public Hearing on School Closures Monday

Dec 10, 2012 TUSD Governing Board has 10 days to decide which schools to close in 2013-14
Paul Rudd and Kate Arrington in Grace

Studio 360: Paul Rudd

Dec 7, 2012 Kurt Andersen talks with Paul Rudd. Saturday at 3:00 p.m. on NPR 89.1/1550 AM.
Ira Glass This American Life

This American Life: This Week

Dec 7, 2012 This week, stories united by one thing – they all happened in the seven days prior to broadcast. Saturday at Noon and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. on NPR 89.1 FM/1550 AM.
Kee Malesky in a characteristic pose

Arizona Spotlight: NPR's Chief Librarian

Dec 7, 2012 An interview with Kee Malesky, NPR's chief Libraian. Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. on NPR (89.1 FM / 1550 AM).
Posters calling for Dennis DeConcini to resign from the Corrections Corporation of America board hang near a protest during the Arizona Board of Regents Meeting Dec. 6, 2012. DeConcini is also a member of the Board of Regents.

Outbursts Mark Board of Regents' Meeting

Dec 6, 2012 Protesters call for DeConcini’s resignation from the Corrections Corporation of America

Diane Rehm: Feeding America's Hungry

Dec 4, 2012 Join Diane Rehm for a discussion on the challenge of feeding America's hungry. Weekdays 9-11 a.m. on NPR 89.1 FM/1550 AM.

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