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
Jul 24, 2020 • 27min
Back to school, one step at a time
Teachers, school administrators and elected officials weigh how to safely return to school.
Jul 17, 2020 • 27min
Tucson hospitals balance full patient loads, COVID stress
As hospitals inch closer to reaching full capacity, doctors and nurses continue to ask the public to reduce the risk of virus transmission.
Jul 10, 2020 • 27min
Calls for police accountability continue as details of past cases emerge
The question of who polices the police is one many Americans are asking as instances of police misconduct are revealed.
Jul 3, 2020 • 27min
Discussions around the call to 'defund the police'
The death of a man in TPD custody amid nationwide protests over police violence has led to more conversations about what policing should look like.
Jun 26, 2020 • 27min
Wildfires burn across Arizona
We discuss the year's fire outlook and what ecological changes result from such fires.
Jun 19, 2020 • 27min
How testing and tracing can help combat COVID-19
As cases rise dramatically in the state, public health experts look to expand virus detection.
Jun 12, 2020 • 27min
Protests force community to reconsider the role of police
As protests continue nationwide, citizens and police officers in Tucson look at what changes are still needed.
Jun 5, 2020 • 27min
How Southern Arizona schools and summer camps are adapting to COVID-19
Schools, summer camps and child care centers are tasked with finding a safe way to engage kids during the pandemic.
May 29, 2020 • 27min
Local student podcasters garner national attention
A profile of some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.
May 22, 2020 • 27min
Already fraught census count further challenged by pandemic
Though the pandemic has delayed parts of the census process, various groups are working to make sure everyone is counted.
