Arizona Spotlight for August 8, 2014
How clean election laws could affect Pima County votes; survey Arizona's most unusual cemeteries; finding room for empathy in a war zone as a 35-year old army recruit; Stairwell Session with music by Cyril Barrett.
The Art in Healing
Community partners build arts therapy program for veterans that caters to emotional and creative needs.
Tucson Streetcar Voices
AZPM's Vanessa Barchfield joined thousands of riders on its first day for a portrait of the city welcoming this new mode of transportation.
The Movie Studio System, Part 1
Film writer Chris Dashiell explores the origin of film industry practices that still hold sway a century later.
Arizona Spotlight for August 1, 2014
Tucson Streetcar's debut weekend; a mezcal brand's clandestine origins, migration to Tucson; art therapy's impact at VA hospital; the origin of the Hollywood movie studio system.
A Mezcal's Clandestine Origin, Migration to Old Pueblo
This brand of smoky agave spirit has humble, law bending beginnings - from Oaxaca, Mexico to the colonial Guatemalan city of Antigua.
1M Ballots Being Mailed for Early Voting in AZ Primary
At stake: primary races for governor, attorney general, congressional challengers, Legislature; independents can vote.
Pols Want 'Border Security,' But Benefit from Immigration: Expert
Influx of Central American women, children isn't threat in and of itself but can beget other issues, she says.
Tucsonans Step Up to Help Central American Women, Children
One volunteer calls it 'a moral imperative to help suffering humanity;' he, his partner, take in two for one night.
Christine Clark Holds Court at Basketball Camp for Girls
Before launching her professional career, 21-year-old Tucsonan returns home.
Soccer-Playing Robots Invade UA
Group of engineering students from Mexico take their love for sport to another level.
Found in Translation
Singer Jessica Fichot and her band explore world music's past and present to create new sounds that are distinctly her own.
Arizona Spotlight for July 25, 2014
Tucsonans respond to influx of Central American migrants; meet singer who blends French, Chinese, American heritage; soccer-playing robots invade UA; basketball summer camp for girls.
Project Hopes to Photograph Jaguars, Ocelots Near Tucson
Camera traps set up at more than 200 places in mountains surrounding the city.
Detention Continues for Central American Children in U.S. Custody
Plans to relocate children delayed, political response includes protests on both sides of the issue.
