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David Levy, Ph.D., one of the most successful comet discoverers in history with 23 comets to his credit, talks about getting young people interested in science and the night sky.

How to Get Kids Interested in Science?

Oct 21, 2010 David Levy, Ph.D. says now is the time to get kids interested in the night sky.
Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup discusses the timetable for a vote on the proposed downtown Tucson Convention Center hotel and the council's relationship to the Rio Nuevo Board.

Decision Nears on Convention Center Hotel?

Oct 20, 2010 Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup says a final vote on the proposed downtown Tucson Convention Center hotel could come at the Tucson City Council meeting on October 26.
Colorful neon signs once played a major role in Tucson's urban landscape. Now several groups have come together in hopes of preserving these historic pieces of neon art.

Tucson Neon Signs Historic Preservation Dilemma

Oct 19, 2010 Citizens work to keep the city's iconic signs shining
Kimberly Craft discuses the closure of neighborhood schools in TUSD.

School Closures

Oct 18, 2010 Budget deficits and population shifts are taking toll on schools in Tucson
Malaria mosquito research

Malaria

Oct 18, 2010 Major breakthrough in the fight against malaria by genetically altering the mosquito that carries the disease

New Book Details Role of Coerced Confessions in '91 Buddhist Temple Massacre

Oct 15, 2010 Author Discusses Latest Developments in Arizona's Largest Mass Murder.
Kate Kenski Ph.D., a professor at the UA Department of Communications, chimes in on the heated political races in the November election.

Newsmaker Interview: Kate Kenski

Oct 15, 2010 A look at voting trends as Election Day nears.
Democrat Rodney Glassman, Green Party Jerry Joslyn, and Libertarian David Nolan, three of the four candidates for US Senate in Arizona, square-off in a wide-ranging conversation with Bill Buckmaster.

U.S. Senate Showdown

Oct 14, 2010 Three of the four Arizona candidates for U.S. Senate square off in a wide-ranging conversation.
In the past, detecting water and foodborne contaminants usually took several days, now a new technology called"lab on a chip"can identify pathogens in minutes.

Lab On a Chip

Oct 12, 2010 Researchers are developing a “lab on a chip” where pathogens can be identified in minutes rather than days.
Arizona residents are getting to vote on medical marijuana as part of Proposition 203.

Medical Marijuana Debate

Oct 12, 2010 Arizona voters will get another chance to decide on whether marijuana should be legalized for medical use.
China Expert Dr. David Finkelstein, Vice President and Director of China Studies at the Center for Naval Analyses talks about rising tensions between China and the United States over currency.

U-S - China Currency War?

Oct 12, 2010 China Expert Dr. David Finkelstein, Vice President and Director of China Studies at the Center for Naval Analyses talks about rising tensions between China and the United States over currency.

Prop 107 Seeks to Ban Preferential Treatment

Oct 8, 2010 Some say wording by out-of-state coalition is deceptive
Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly and Linda Valdez of the Arizona Republic discuss the latest polls on the race for governor and balancing the state budget.

Friday Roundtable

Oct 8, 2010 Linda Valdez of the Arizona Republic and Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly talk about the latest polling in the race for governor and Congressional District 8.
Tom Prezelski, a former AZ state Legislator, and Jeff Rogers, Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party, discuss their positions on Proposition 401 on the the Tucson City Charter.

Tucson Charter Change Debate

Oct 8, 2010 Jeff Rogers, Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party speaks in favor of Proposition 401 while former AZ state Legislator Tom Prezelski voices the opposition.
Up until the time Hollywood discovered Tucson the economy was limited. However, when moving pictures became a part of the local scene they changed Tucson in a profound way.

Old Movies in Tucson

Oct 6, 2010 Up until the time Hollywood discovered Tucson the economy was limited to the three C's of copper cattle and cotton. The moving pictures changed the local scene in a profound way.
In an interview with Bill Buckmaster, Pima County Board of Supervisors' Chair Ramon Valadez discusses the ramifications of Proposition 203, the medical marijuana act, and the proposed recreation facility on the Northwest side of town.

Super Rec-area Planned

Oct 6, 2010 Pima County Supervisors Chairman Ramon Valadez says the board has given the green light to move forward with plans for a massive recreation complex on Tucson's northwest side.

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