Arizona Spotlight

Arizona Theatre Company presents "Master Harold" ...and the Boys.

Finding perspective on race and privilege: "Master Harold"... and the Boys

Jan 15, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A conversation with James D. Diamond about his book "After the Blood Bath", and Part 2 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders, "Changing Expectations".

Tucson’s Pride celebration includes transgender youth from preschool through high school as well as their families and friends.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 2: Changing Expectations

Jan 14, 2020 Raising a Transgender Preschooler.

The crew of the whaling vessel Pequod, portrayed by Ryan Parker Knox, Christopher Pankratz, Aaron Shand and Eduardo Rodriguez, in The Rogue Theatre's stage adaptation of "Moby Dick".

The great white whale, sighted in Tucson!

Jan 8, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A conversation with ecologist Brad Lancaster; and the series "Youth Crossing Gender Borders" begins.

Lizette and Jose Trujillo are the parents of a transgender son. Lizette is the facilitator
of a support group for parents that is part of the Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA).

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 1: Parents Taking Pride

Jan 7, 2020 The journey for families when a child comes out as transgender.

Larry Schnebly and daughter Lisa Schnebly Heidinger at the Canadian Port of Entry.

The 89-90 Trip: Canada at Last

Jan 3, 2020 The road trip draws to a close with the final destination just around the bend.

"The 89-90 Trip" reaches its destination.

Jan 3, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Exploring the historic hospitality of the Harvey Houses in Arizona; and Clive D.L. Wynne explores the emotional lives of canines in his book "Dog is Love".

Gabrielle Pietrangelo in the AZPM Radio Studio.

Spotlight Session: Gabrielle Pietrangelo

Dec 18, 2019 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A Tucson artist shares why his yearly trek to California is "life changing", and "The 89-90 Trip" continues in Montana.

Kevin Howard and Taylor patrolled the streets of Raqqa. In the battle for the city, Taylor was a sniper.

A beacon of hope in a war-torn country

Dec 13, 2019 The story of an American who traveled to Syria to fight the Islamic State.

View from the offices of The Montana Standard, the daily newspaper in Butte, Montana.

The 89-90 Trip: "And now we go on" - to Butte, Montana

Dec 11, 2019 The next stop on the travel itinerary is Montana's fifth largest city.

Radiant Gesture (2013) Joanna Frueh, photographed by Frances Murray, from "Unapologetic Beauty"

Discovering "Unapologetic Beauty"

Dec 11, 2019 Also on this Arizona Spotlight re-air: an artist who finds her dream job in the wilderness and a discussion about "The Insect Apocalypse."

John Waters tours each year to bring "A John Waters Christmas" to his fans.

Celebrate Christmas the John Waters way.

Dec 4, 2019 Also on Arizona Spotlight: "The 89-90 Trip" spends a day in Yellowstone National Park; and the legacy of ecologist Aldo Leopold.

The 89-90 Trip: "Adventure is when you don’t know what will happen."

Dec 4, 2019 A 19-hour day with 12 hours driving leads to the ultimate payoff.

Gerry & Darwin Hall, photographed by Jade Beall (detail).

"Wise Bodies, Beautiful Elders" - photographer Jade Beall confronts ageism in the raw.

Nov 28, 2019 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Animator & fine artist Ron Campbell on more than 50 years of making people smile with cartoons; and, a couple with political differences finds common ground with "One Small Step".

A Sonoran Desert bee (genus Melissodes) identified by The Tucson Bee Collaborative, photographed by Bruce D. Taubert.

How to ID a Bee.

Nov 20, 2019 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A closer look at how Tucson neighborhoods voted in the last local election; The 89-90 Trip: Day Three begins in Panguitch, Utah; and "Tilly the Trickster" at the Live Theatre Workshop.

The 89-90 Trip: Revisiting Larry's Old Stomping Grounds

Nov 20, 2019 Panguitch and Mt. Pleasant to Salt Lake City.

Dierdra McDowell performing as Eartha Kitt in her one-woman show, "Down to Eartha">

Getting "Down to Eartha".

Nov 13, 2019 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Hear a "StoryCorps: One Small Step" conversation from Kansas City; "The 89-90 Trip" heads to Flagstaff; and learning to read the secrets of the trees.

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