Arizona Spotlight - Episodes

Spotlight Session: The music and stories of Roger McGuinn

Jul 28, 2011 The legendary leader of The Byrds plays a set of some of his most famous tunes, exclusively for Arizona Spotlight.

Roger McGuinn, A True Rock Legend

Jul 28, 2011 Eclectic musical influences find common ground in folk tradition

SPECIAL REPORT: Giffords, Other Candidates Still Spending

Jul 22, 2011 Latest federal reports for Giffords, Grijalva and Flake show campaign season is underway

Tucson 'Bloomsday' A Celebration of Irish Culture

Jul 21, 2011 Annual gathering honoring Joyce's book 'Ulysses' mixes oration, song and Irish pride.

Marijuana’s Effects on the Brain

Jul 15, 2011 Part 5 of AZPM's Controversy over Cannabis series seeks expert opinions on marijuana's long-term effects on those who smoke it.

Arizona Budget 2012: How It Affects You

Jul 1, 2011 The state budget goes into effect July 1 with plenty of local impacts.

Spotlight Session: Jairo Zavala

Jun 23, 2011 Listen to the vibrant and romantic music of Jairo Zavala, playing both solo and in duet with Joey Burns of Calexico.

A Visit to Mt. Lemmon On the Eve of Forest Closure

Jun 9, 2011 Checking in with campers, residents and firefighters on the mountain, the day before extreme fire conditions close the Coronado

To Build a Village

Jun 9, 2011 Hear the story of Kate Tirion, a Patagonia woman who is hoping to help rebuild Haiti using the environmentally sustainable principles of permaculture.

A Tour of Kartchner Caverns with Gary Tenen

Jun 3, 2011 The cave's co-discoverer revisits Kartchner often, and finds it still amazes him 40 years later. A tireless evangelist for the cave he still refers to as "Xanadu", Gary Tenen invited Mark Duggan to accompany him on a recent trip underground.

Dr. Carolyn Porco

Jun 2, 2011 One of America's leading planetary scientists talks about the ongoing exploration of Saturn and its moons. She'll be in Tucson to present at SPACEFEST III (June 2nd - 5th, 2011).

Captain Mark Kelly

May 26, 2011 Listen to an interview from orbit, as Captain Mark Kelly answers questions from on board the International Space Station.

Drug Violence Strains Blood Supply at Mexican Hospitals

May 19, 2011 Learn how one blood center in the northern city of Chihuahua is trying to reform Mexico's dysfunctional blood donation system.

Savannah Guthrie

May 16, 2011 The U of A welcomes home a prominent alumna to give the 2011 commencement speech. Hear how Savannah's successful career started, and about the big change in her future.

Amerind Foundation Continues Artifact Research

May 13, 2011 Organization is still devoted to Native American culture, but has adapted its focus over 75 years.

Johnny Clegg

May 5, 2011 A legend in his native South Africa, Clegg's own brand of Zulu music crosses racial and cultural boundaries with the goal of making people smile and dance.

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