Arizona Spotlight - Episodes

Teachers' Voices with Jennifer Strosin and Susan Frank

Nov 4, 2010 A teacher re-discovers her "inner athlete" while becoming a role model for health and fitness to her 4th grade class.

The Tucson Symphony Orchestra's 82nd Season

Oct 14, 2010 George Hanson talks about the TSO's upcoming season, his time in Austria, and what it's like to conduct Mozart from the piano.

Teachers' Voices with Ron Shoopman and Brandi Dignum

Sep 29, 2010 Hear a father and daughter, Ron Shoopman and Brandi Dignum, talk about the business side of education.

Tucson Muslims Celebrate End of Ramadan

Sep 10, 2010 Leaders Say They Hope to Transcend Contentious Atmosphere

Roger McGuinn

Sep 3, 2010 A true rock legend, Roger McGuinn shares some exclusive songs and stories on Arizona Spotlight. Listen Friday and Saturday, October 22nd & 23rd.

Spotlight Session: Andrew Collberg

Sep 3, 2010 Listen to an interview with critically-acclaimed Tucson artist Andrew Collberg, including music from his forthcoming album.

Examining the Gulf Oil Spill

Aug 21, 2010 Kierán Suckling, Executive Director of the Center for Biological Diversity just completed a fact-finding mission to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill region. While he was in New Orleans, he spoke with Robert Rappaport.

Refugees in Tucson: Lives as Immigrants Contribute to Our Community.

Jun 17, 2010 The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

Solar Energy and Water Concerns

Jun 15, 2010 Solar energy is a natural for Arizona, but is there a drawback? Some people say generating power from the sun can use too much water and Arizona can't afford that.

Spotlight Session: Marianne Dissard

Jun 11, 2010 Marianne sings new songs in the KUAZ Studio, with accompaniment from guitarist Connor Gallaher.

Women War Veterans

Jun 2, 2010 Women War Veterans & Health Care

Immigration: War of Words

May 3, 2010 Christopher Conover reports on the national reaction to Arizona's controversial new immigration law.

Nogales Drug Tunnels

Aug 28, 2009 Mark Duggan visits the smuggling tunnels underneath Nogales and talks with a 15-year veteran of the Border Patrol’s “Tunnel Rat” team, Sept. 4 on "Arizona Spotlight."

Traces of the Trade

May 18, 2009 Laura Markowitz interviews descendants of a U.S. slave-trading dynasty. This Friday, they talk about coming to terms with their troubling family history and healing the wounds of racism.

This Week's Show

Apr 1, 2009 Sewer archaeology, Mexican poverty and a StoryCorps interview are featured on this week's "Arizona Spotlight." Tune in Friday on KUAZ, or experience the show by segment online.

"Dr. Scar" Remembered

Mar 23, 2009 It has been more than 40 years since Jack Jacobson last donned the makeup of Tucson's "Kindly, Lovable" TV horror movie host. The broadcast icon died Monday. Hear him reflect on the past, in a 2007 interview with Robert Rappaport.

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