Arizona Spotlight - Episodes

Women's Day Theme Could Reflect in Female Religious Leadership

Mar 7, 2014 'Inspiring change' is this year's International Women's Day message; as time goes by even churches are seeing a stronger presence of females in higher positions.

Arizona Spotlight for March 7, 2014

Mar 6, 2014 Saturday is International Women's Day, Tucson women inspire changes at church; musician Dave Bromberg visits Arizona; artist explores the spiritual significance of ravens

David Bromberg Returns to Southern Arizona

Mar 6, 2014 Multi-Instrumentalis is known for blending bluegrass, rock, country and jazz; will perform Southern Arizona shows.

Arizona Spotlight for February 28, 2014

Feb 28, 2014 Discrimination against LGBT in the workplace; four bodily 'humours;' UFO convention in Scottsdale; Academy Awards disparities.

Oscar's Split Personality

Feb 28, 2014 Film writer Chris Dashiell explores the disparity between audience picks, critical picks, and what really wins at the Academy Awards.

Searching the Skies for the Unknown

Feb 28, 2014 The International UFO Congress comes to Scottsdale; 'only a matter of time before rest of us become believers.'

Advances Made, LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Remains

Feb 27, 2014 Transgender Pima County lawyer says situation even more difficult for trans people; most states including AZ don't have laws protecting LGBTQ people in workplace.

Arizona Spotlight for February 21, 2014

Feb 20, 2014 Featured artist in Southwest Indian Fair; Fiesta de Los Vaqueros; the 40th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons

Clay Artist Redefined Native American Pottery, Curator Says

Feb 20, 2014 Featured artist at this weekend’s Southwest Indian Art Fair is Jody Folwell, internationally recognized artist from Santa Clara Pueblo, NM.

Western Heritage Arena in Marana Hosts Bull Riding Practice

Feb 20, 2014 Young bull riders keep tradition alive practicing on Friday nights; La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros enters final rounds this weekend.

Arizona Spotlight for February 7, 2014

Feb 6, 2014 Author is "the world's most controversial scientist," a visit to Children's Museum Tucson; a reading by acclaimed author C.E. Poverman.

Interactive, Informative and Nearly Indestructible

Feb 6, 2014 Newly revamped Children's Museum Tucson gives exclusive look at how they entertain kids and survive the hard knocks.

Controversial Scientist Shares Theories of Collective Memory, Telepathy

Feb 6, 2014 AZPM's Vanessa Barchfield spoke with Dr. Rupert Sheldrake, whose thoughts have gained him devoted fans, but also many critics.

Arizona Spotlight for January 31, 2014

Jan 30, 2014 Former Flagstaff mayor talks empowering women; "gentrification" in Tucson; Chinese New Year celebration; short story by AZ prison inmate.

A Gentrifier in Menlo Park

Jan 30, 2014 Producer Aengus Anderson explores the issue of gentrification in Tucson.

Chinese-Americans Commemorate Lunar New Year in Old Pueblo

Jan 30, 2014 Year of the horse signifies success and prosperity they say; a 15-day celebration begins Friday.

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