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.
Should Tucson become a sanctuary city?
September 19, 2019 This fall, voters will decided whether or not to approve a citizen's initiative.
Tracing the Migrant Journey
September 13, 2019 A team of reporters follows the path migrants take to reach the southern border of the U.S.
Opinions divided on massive Benson housing development
September 5, 2019 Backers see the project as an economic boon; opponents worry it will deplete local groundwater and harm the environment.
Tucson candidates look ahead to general election
August 30, 2019 Mayor, City Council and a sanctuary initiative will be put to a vote in November.
A look at Arizona gun laws
August 22, 2019 Recent mass shootings raised gun control legislation questions again.
'Fearless' student podcasters explore big issues
August 16, 2019 A profile of some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.
TEP firing up new engines to integrate more renewable power
August 8, 2019 The utility is adding more renewables, but some say not fast enough.
Gentrification and changing neighborhoods in Tucson
August 1, 2019 We continue our housing series with a live community discussion.
Conservation, law enforcement and ranching: Weighing in on a proposed border fence
July 25, 2019 The majority of new bollard-style wall would run through protected areas in Pima and Cochise counties.
Four Democrats running for open city council seat
July 18, 2019 The candidates will face off in the August primary for Ward 1, on the city's west side.
A new effort to deal with a leaky cross-border sewage pipe
July 11, 2019 For years, Nogales residents have suffered from water contamination that stems from the wastewater line.
