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Arizona Campaign Finance Law Change: 'Dark Money' Victory?

Pro: Law will protect donors; con: deregulation reduces accountability.

How 'Finding Nemo' Helps Navajo Kids Connect with Native Tongue

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How changes to campaign finance laws may change Arizona's politics; StoryCorps; and "A Book I LOve".
The cast of "Finding Nemo" in Navajo, including: Elbert Jumbo, Natalie Benally, Gianna and Boddie Harvey.

Finding Navajo: Movie Helps Kids Preserve Native Tongue

'Finding Nemo' in Navajo is one way nation works to preserve heritage.

Students Tell Elders' Stories; and UAMA Showcases Sincerity and Creativity

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson Mayor Responds to Pre-Emptive Legislation; and "Dímelo" asks about changes.
Ariana King photographs Marvin Fortman. “Oh I just love her, it’s been such a pleasure, she asks the questions in the right way and she just listens," Fortman said.

Inspiration for Young, Catharsis for Old in Shared Stories

Vail students learn to document lives through photos and interviews at senior center.

The Art of Paying Attention: White-Winged Doves

Artist Beth Surdut watches doves in her Tucson neighborhood play their version of "Pick up Sticks".

Nest building for architecturally challenged doves of the Sonoran Desert; and "A Book I Love" returns.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Results from the 2016 presidential primary, and a Tucson artist follows her dreams to Berlin.

A Postcard to Tucson, from Berlin: 'I Miss Desert Drives'

Meet a Tucson-born artist who now calls Berlin her home.

Garcia Cleaners: 'Loads' of History After 107 Years

Tucson business started by Mexican immigrant was first a tailor shop
The Cruise, BBQ and Blues Car Show in Oro Valley on Feb. 20, 2016.

Dímelo Asked: What Inspires You to Vote? Or What Doesn’t?

We wanted to see if the political polarization visible nationally can be seen on the ground in and around Tucson.

Polyester, rainwater & pinhole cameras

Arizona Spotlight seeks moments of inspiration with guest host Sophia Paliza-Carre
Wayne using his "Us and Them" camera to take a portrait of a refugee in Lesvos Greece

Tucson Photographer, Daughter Tell Stories of Syrian Refugees

Wayne Martin Belger, daughter Tara photographed front lines of crisis.
A facsimile of "De Humani Corporis Fabrica" by Andreas Vesalius, Budapest, 1972. Originally published in 1543. At the University of Arizona Library's Special Collections "Shakespeare's Contemporaries and Elizabethan Culture" display through July 29, 2016.

Shakespeare's Works Influenced by Science

The Bard's work references natural world

Authors Diana Gabaldon, Jimmy Blackmon, Linda Valdez & Dan Falk Visit The 2016 Tucson Festival of Books

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tusconans try their hand at interpreting Shakespeare.

Finding the Soul of an Octopus; and Who Killed Vincent Van Gogh?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Looking ahead to the Arizona legislative session's second half; The Department of Child Safety deals with backlog of cases.
Robin Schwartz as Shelly in Andrew Bujalski's film "Computer Chess" (2013)

"Let's All Go to the Lobby!"

Join four devoted movie lovers for a talk about films from anytime and everywhere. This episode: "From Silent Films to Computer Chess"

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