
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 2, 2020 • 27min
Pima County Board of Supervisors races could bring changes
All five seats are up for grabs on the board, which sets major local policy decisions.

Sep 25, 2020 • 27min
Pima County Sheriff candidates face off in AZPM debate
In the debate, each candidate made their case for why he should be reelected to the role of sheriff.

Sep 18, 2020 • 27min
Races for Pima County recorder and Santa Cruz County sheriff
Longtime public servants are leaving the roles, leaving those races wide open.

Sep 11, 2020 • 27min
Race underway for Corporation Commission, Arizona's 'fourth branch of government'
The Arizona Corporation Commission, which regulates utilities, pipelines and securities, has three open seats this fall.

Sep 4, 2020 • 27min
The risks of severe heat
The hottest summer in the city's history came during a global health crisis, leaving many residents at risk for heat-related issues..

Aug 28, 2020 • 27min
Revisiting the danger to pedestrians in Tucson
The city, like others, has seen a steady rise in people struck and killed while walking, though the trends may be shifting amid the pandemic.

Aug 21, 2020 • 27min
Getting out the vote ahead of the November election
Arizona is a battleground state this year, and multiple groups are working to register as many voters as possible.

Aug 14, 2020 • 27min
As Congress stalls on another stimulus bill, a look back at the last round of federal aid
Many businesses have struggled since the start of the pandemic, but federal funds have helped some.

Aug 7, 2020 • 27min
Looking back at SB 1070 a decade later
Though the infamous “show me your papers” law was partially struck down, it has left a legacy in Arizona.

Jul 31, 2020 • 27min
Border wall construction heightens environmental concerns in sensitive habitats
Local residents, a sheriff and a wildlife expert weigh in on the impacts of physical barriers at the southern border.