Arizona Spotlight - Episodes

On Board Historic Steam Engine No. 844

Nov 17, 2011 Large crowds greeted the locomotive in Tucson, as it made a whistle stop for Arizona's centennial celebration.

Top Secret Rosies

Nov 10, 2011 A documentary tells the true story of how a select group of civilian female mathematicians helped the U.S. achieve victory during World War II.

Spotlight Session: Ryanhood

Nov 3, 2011 Two singer / songwriter / guitarists from Tucson celebrate the release of their fourth album with some tunes recorded in the AZPM Radio Studio.

The Haunted Halloween Show 2011

Oct 28, 2011 A collection of spooky tricks and treats guaranteed to give you both chills and thrills!

After The Flames, A Slow Healing

Oct 20, 2011 As Arizona forests rebound from recent wildfires, restoration experts plan for future flames.

Losing AHCCCS: Southern Arizona Copes With Medicaid Cuts

Sep 30, 2011 An Arizona Public Media special report on cuts' impact to patients and health care providers

No Direction Home

Sep 23, 2011 Learn how the non-profit organization Stand Up for Kids is working against the odds - and the system - to bring help to Tucson's homeless youth.

Author Says Global Appetites Fueling New West Boom

Sep 16, 2011 The "old west" economy roars back as the "new west" economy of tourism suffers from recession.

Jash Ranamunger, New American

Sep 15, 2011 Listen to the story of what inspired this math student and musician from Nepal to re-settle in Tucson.

Acclaimed writer Leslie Marmon Silko shares secrets from "The Turquoise Ledge"

Sep 15, 2011 Her first book in ten years explores her own life and that of the Sonoran Desert in a non-linear fashion.

Silence and Devotion at Diamond Mountain

Sep 2, 2011 Stories from volunteers supporting a group of 39 people in a three-year silent retreat.

Tracking the Chupacabra

Sep 1, 2011 Author Benjamin Radford explores the history and the reality of the famous bloodsucking monster. Is it more than just a modern myth?

New Book Separates Truth From Myth In The Shootout At The O.K. Corral

Aug 25, 2011 “The Last Gunfight” author finds it wasn't a shootout, but it did help create our enduring image of the old west.

Inside The National Weather Service's Tucson Operations Center

Aug 18, 2011 A team of forecasters work around the clock to turn local weather data into accurate forecasts and timely advisories.

Tucson Baseball: Troubled History, Questionable Future

Aug 12, 2011 Professional baseball's future in Tucson is still cloudy, even as teams build new fan bases and move to old stadiums.

Restoring Miracle Mile

Aug 5, 2011 After years of neglect, one of Tucson's most historic roadways is experiencing renewal thanks to some local vision and hard work.

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