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Oscar's Split Personality

Film writer Chris Dashiell explores the disparity between audience picks, critical picks, and what really wins at the Academy Awards.

Advances Made, LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Remains

Transgender Pima County lawyer says situation even more difficult for trans people; most states including AZ don't have laws protecting LGBTQ people in workplace.

Arizona Spotlight for February 28, 2014

Discrimination against LGBT in the workplace; four bodily 'humours;' UFO convention in Scottsdale; Academy Awards disparities.

Clay Artist Redefined Native American Pottery, Curator Says

Featured artist at this weekend’s Southwest Indian Art Fair is Jody Folwell, internationally recognized artist from Santa Clara Pueblo, NM.

Western Heritage Arena in Marana Hosts Bull Riding Practice

Young bull riders keep tradition alive practicing on Friday nights; La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros enters final rounds this weekend.

Arizona Spotlight for February 21, 2014

Featured artist in Southwest Indian Fair; Fiesta de Los Vaqueros; the 40th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons

Interactive, Informative and Nearly Indestructible

Newly revamped Children's Museum Tucson gives exclusive look at how they entertain kids and survive the hard knocks.

Controversial Scientist Shares Theories of Collective Memory, Telepathy

AZPM's Vanessa Barchfield spoke with Dr. Rupert Sheldrake, whose thoughts have gained him devoted fans, but also many critics.

Arizona Spotlight for February 7, 2014

Author is "the world's most controversial scientist," a visit to Children's Museum Tucson; a reading by acclaimed author C.E. Poverman.

A Gentrifier in Menlo Park

Producer Aengus Anderson explores the issue of gentrification in Tucson.

Chinese-Americans Commemorate Lunar New Year in Old Pueblo

Year of the horse signifies success and prosperity they say; a 15-day celebration begins Friday.

Arizona Spotlight for January 31, 2014

Former Flagstaff mayor talks empowering women; "gentrification" in Tucson; Chinese New Year celebration; short story by AZ prison inmate.

State of the Union Address Live Coverage

PBS Newshour and NPR 89.1 radio will provide live coverage of President Obama’s State of the Union Address, Tuesday, beginning at 7 p.m.

One, Dos, Drei: Tucson Girl Growing Up Trilingual

Thanks to parents who come from Germany, Mexico and school where 7-year-old learns English.

Celebrating the Life and Music of an Arizona Original

Black Sun Ensemble's final recordings released with help from a Tucson - Pima Arts Council grant.

New Doc Looks at Turbulent Debate Over Immigration in AZ

State of Arizona looks at controversial law SB 1070, its effects, the opinion of people on both sides of the spectrum.

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