The Buzz
Airs Fridays at 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. on NPR 89.1
The Buzz is an interview-focused show to give listeners in Southern Arizona a deeper understanding of news, politics, science, current events and more.
Looking back at SB 1070 a decade later
August 7, 2020 Though the infamous “show me your papers” law was partially struck down, it has left a legacy in Arizona.
Border wall construction heightens environmental concerns in sensitive habitats
July 31, 2020 Local residents, a sheriff and a wildlife expert weigh in on the impacts of physical barriers at the southern border.
Back to school, one step at a time
July 24, 2020 Teachers, school administrators and elected officials weigh how to safely return to school.
Tucson hospitals balance full patient loads, COVID-19 stress
July 17, 2020 As hospitals inch closer to reaching full capacity, doctors and nurses continue to ask the public to reduce the risk of virus transmission.
Calls for police accountability continue as details of past cases emerge
July 10, 2020 Many community members are asking more questions as instances of police misconduct are revealed.
Discussions around the call to 'defund the police'
July 3, 2020 The death of a man in TPD custody amid nationwide protests over racially based police violence has led to more conversations about what policing should look like.
Wildfires burn across Arizona
June 26, 2020 We discuss the year's fire outlook and what ecological changes result from such fires.
How testing and tracing can help combat COVID-19
June 19, 2020 As cases rise dramatically in the state, public health experts look to expand virus detection.
Protests force community to reconsider the role of police
June 12, 2020 As protests continue nationwide, citizens and police officers in Tucson look at what changes are still needed.
How Southern Arizona schools and summer camps are adapting to COVID-19
June 5, 2020 Schools prepare for an uncertain summer and fall amid COVID-19 Schools working to adapt for summer and fall amid COVID-19 Schools, summer camps and child care centers are tasked with finding a safe way to engage kids during the pandemic.
Local student podcasters garner national attention
May 29, 2020 A profile of some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.
