The showdown between Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the federal government has intensified. The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Arpaio as a part of its investigation into alleged civil rights violations. As KJZZ's Peter O'Dowd reports, the sheriff is fighting back.
KJZZ Commentator and Theatre Critic Robrt Pela reviews Desert Stages Theatre's production of Neil Simon's "The Dinner Party" which run through October 3rd.
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The two main candidates for governor came out swinging Wednesday night in their first, and possibly only debate. KJZZ's Mark Brodie was there, and has this report.
Host Steve Goldstein spoke to HORIZON host Ted Simons about the Clean Elections gubernatorial debate. Goldstein also talked with campaign consultant Nathan Sproul about the importance of such debates and what goes into preparing for them.
Here and Now talked to economist Jim Rounds and DES Employment and Rehabilitative Services assistant director Pat Harrington about the decline in employment in Arizona and what options people have to find work.
Here and Now looked at Arizona's struggling housing market with Elliott D Pollack and Company senior VP Jim Rounds and George Mason University real estate finance professor Anthony Sanders.
Republican Party Chairman Randy Pullen says the mud slinging in the GOP primary for Attorney General between Tom Horne and Andrew Thomas could hurt Horne in the General Election.
McDonald's does a lot more than flip burgers these days. Its line up of cold frappes and fruit smoothies has boosted sales. In Arizona, that means a lot more jobs. KJZZ's Peter O'Dowd reports.
KJZZ Commentator Herb Paine challenges voters to do their homework for the November elections.
Many of us may have fallen victim to a bully but the bullies of today use a variety of both emotionally and physically abusive behaviors on their fellow classmates. With the innovation of social media & high tech devices, the term "cyberbullying" is now on the radar of both parents and educators.
KJZZ's Morning Edition Host, Dennis Lambert checked in with Andrea Cairella of True Potential Counseling to discuss bullying and how to help both the bullied and the bully break the cycle.
Todd Lang, director of the state's embattled Clean Elections program, stops by to discuss how it will affect November's general election.
Steve Betts of the Urban Land Institute Arizona and Bob Mulhern, Managing Director of Colliers International Greater Phoenix join host Steve Goldstein to talk about the future of commercial real estate in the Valley.
Joining Here and Now to discuss the flailing condo market are Steve Betts, Chairman of the Urban Land Institute of Arizona, and David Newcombe, a broker with Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty. Also with us by phone is Mark Winkleman, the overseer of the infamous failed company Mortgages Limited.
With a tight race pending for the Republican nomination for Attorney General, KJZZ's Peter O'Dowd checked in with the Secretary of State's office to see how the count is proceeding.
KJZZ's Mark Brodie and Dennis Welch of the Arizona Guardian joined Here and Now to discuss primary election results. Former Republican lawmaker Stan Barnes and Democratic state senator Ken Cheuvront offered analysis of state, federal and legislative races. Democratic Attorney General candidate Felicia Rotellini discuss her win in Tuesday's primary and what lies ahead in the general election. Republican County Attorney candidate Bill Montgomery discussed his win in Tuesdays election and what he hopes to accomplish in office.
KJZZ's Mark Brodie and Dennis Welch of the Arizona Guardian joined Here and Now to discuss primary election results. Former Republican lawmaker Stan Barnes and Democratic state senator Ken Cheuvront offered analysis of state, federal and legislative races. Democratic Attorney General candidate Felicia Rotellini discuss her win in Tuesday's primary and what lies ahead in the general election. Republican County Attorney candidate Bill Montgomery discussed his win in Tuesdays election and what he hopes to accomplish in office.
KJZZ's Morning Edition Host Dennis Lambert recaps the AZ Primary Elections with ASU Pollster & Political Analyst, Bruce Merrill.
KJZZ's Morning Edition Host Dennis Lambert recaps the AZ Primary Elections with ASU Pollster & Political Analyst, Bruce Merrill.
Paul Atkinson profiles the four Democratic senate candidates in the primary election. You can listen to the full interviews with candidates, see how much money they've raised and check out their websites below.