Arizona Spotlight

"The Decameron" by Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

What "The Decameron", a Medieval Italian masterpiece, can tell us about life during a pandemic.

Mar 25, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Why a Tucsonan named Taylor chose to get involved in the conflict in Syria; and Frank Figliuzzi speaks on putting Taylor's story in context with U.S. foreign policy.

In the 1990s, small, independent antique shops began to fold and dealers relocated into large antique malls. Midtown Antiques in Stillwater, Minnesota is likely the largest in the upper Midwest.

"Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale"

Mar 11, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson shares an open love letter to all women, everywhere; and how UA scientists are understanding climate change through research in the Southern Ocean.

Spotlight Session: Charlie King

Mar 4, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Tucson Museum of Art celebrates the legacy of Elaine Horwitch.

Salt River High School volleyball girls display a sign thanking Zach Galifianakis for donating to their team. They say his donation is a response to their game on Oct. 22, 2020, in which they say spectators called them "savages" and made offensive gestures.

Racial bias and Indigenous communities on Arizona campuses

Feb 26, 2020 This episode of Arizona Spotlight also includes a discussion on the impacts of biases of all sorts.

Many people rely on opioids to manage chronic pain.

Arizona Spotlight Special: Arizona Addicted

Feb 11, 2020 Tearing down the stigma that surrounds opioid addiction with stories from Arizonans who have lived the experience, and found the road to recovery.

Silhouette of man sitting at computer with red background.

Getting "Anti-Social" with author Andrew Marantz.

Feb 5, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The conclusion of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: "The Roots of Transphobia".

Taken at the 2019 Tucson Pride celebration.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 5: The Roots of Transphobia

Feb 5, 2020 Why is gender identity so controversial?

In "The Long Shadow", filmmaker Frances Causey follows the trail of racism across the Southern United States, staying aware of the many lives that have been stolen by it.

Penetrating the darkness of "The Long Shadow".

Jan 29, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson considers the many special kinds of "Black Love"; and episode 4 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: "The Ambiguity Train".

It's unknown how many pre-teens are gender non-binary. Recent [studies](https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/06/health/teens-gender-nonconforming-study-trnd/index.html) found that 0.7% of teenagers identify as transgender, while 3% identify as gender non-binary.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 4: Riding the Ambiguity Train

Jan 29, 2020 When the binary of male and female doesn’t fit.

The StoryCorps trailer parked outside of Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, AZ.

Celebrating "One Small Step"

Jan 22, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Episode 3 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: "Trans-Generational Advice".

Noah James came prepared with interview questions for Scotty Pignatella.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 3: Trans-Generational Advice

Jan 22, 2020 A transgender teenage boy interviews an adult trans man.

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".