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.
Pima County expands COVID-19 vaccine rollout
January 15, 2021 As counties across Arizona work to innoculate more people, vaccine availability remains a problem.
Looking ahead 10 years after deadly Jan. 8 shooting
January 8, 2021 Survivors and advocates discuss progress on reducing gun violence and what still needs to be done.
Checking in on the health of the Santa Cruz River
December 18, 2020 Upgrades to the county’s wastewater treatment continue to improve the vitality of the river and the wildlife it supports.
Exploring unions in Arizona
December 11, 2020 A growing number of white-collar workers are forming unions in industries like higher education and journalism.
Digging into campaign spending in the 2020 election
December 4, 2020 How much difference did record-breaking campaign spending make in Arizona?
Downtown development renews scrutiny of economic incentives and community preservation
November 20, 2020 A tax incentive helped revitalize Tucson’s downtown, but some residents say it also threatens to push them out.
A look at how zoning shapes Tucson development
November 13, 2020 Zoning is increasingly at the heart of conversations around housing affordability and environmental sustainability.
Understanding election results in Pima County and Arizona
November 6, 2020 Democrats saw encouraging voter trends in a state once considered a Republican stronghold.
Lecture series examines ‘Woman Power’
October 30, 2020 The fall talks at the UA touched upon the way women wield power in language, family life and their communities.
Exploring the myth of monolithic voting blocs
October 23, 2020 Campaigns often target voting "blocs" based on gender, religion and race, despite these groups being politically diverse.
Tucson Electric Power looks to expand renewables, raise customer rates
October 16, 2020 TEP’s plans to raise rates and install a transmission line near historic neighborhoods are not without controversy.
