
The Buzz
The Buzz is an interview-focused show to give listeners in Southern Arizona a deeper understanding of news, politics, science, current events and more.
Latest episodes

Oct 1, 2021 • 27min
How the monsoon season impacted life in Southern Arizona, from wildfires to bugs
The National Weather Service said the monsoon season was the third-wettest that Tucson has seen since 1895, and it followed an exceptionally dry year.

Sep 24, 2021 • 27min
Tucson voters to decide on minimum wage, council seats and pay raise for city leaders
Ballots will go out to Tucson voters in early October. This week, The Buzz takes a closer look at the questions on those ballots.

Sep 17, 2021 • 27min
How is Proposition 207 impacting Arizona?
The Buzz examines marijuana legalization, from the criminal justice system to tax revenue.

Sep 9, 2021 • 27min
The intersection of mental health and crime
A recent shooting raises questions about missed warning signs and the mental health safety net in Pima County.

Sep 3, 2021 • 27min
How students are responding after a school year of remote learning
The Buzz talks with educators about the work that remains to keep kids learning, and emotionally and physically healthy.

Aug 27, 2021 • 27min
Border by the Numbers Part 2: Dangers of the desert
Pima County is on pace for a record number of deaths in the desert this year.

Aug 27, 2021 • 17min
Border by the Numbers EXTRA
A behind-the-scenes conversation with host Christopher Conover and reporter Alisa Zaira Reznick,looks into what recent border statistics mean for our current border affairs.

Aug 20, 2021 • 27min
Border by the Numbers Part 1
Hear the real story behind the numbers being reported at the border; The Buzz breaks down the data, puts it in context, and hears from those on all sides.

Apr 9, 2021 • 27min
How drought and constant fire are impacting Arizona
Conditions in the Southwest are getting drier, but there is some possibility for hope later this year.

Apr 2, 2021 • 27min
A return of Arizona sports: how the pandemic is impacting the industry
Spring season means big things for Arizona's economy as fans are slowly allowed back at games.