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
May 31, 2019 • 27min
Support and opposition for two mines in Southern Arizona
As the Rosemont Copper mine plans to start construction, we talk with those for and against the project.
May 24, 2019 • 32min
Vaccines and public health in Pima County
A historic outbreak of measles is bringing the debate over childhood immunizations back to top of the news.
May 17, 2019 • 44min
Sustaining the San Pedro River EXTENDED VERSION
The podcast discusses the challenges and conservation efforts for the San Pedro River in Arizona, focusing on water scarcity, ecosystem diversity, and the importance of maintaining water balance for riparian habitats. It also explores community collaborative efforts to enhance water supply, challenges in land management and water rights, and the impact of water overdrafting on the river system.
May 17, 2019 • 27min
Sustaining the San Pedro River
A panel in Bisbee discusses the present and future of Southern Arizona's last large, free-flowing river.
May 10, 2019 • 27min
Tucson Community Prepares for Monastery Shelter Closure
The Benedictine Monastery has become the largest city shelter, but will close in July.
May 3, 2019 • 27min
Local Water Utilities Fight Unregulated Contaminants
While the EPA weighs regulating the chemicals, Tucson and Marana Water are moving ahead with treatment.
Apr 26, 2019 • 27min
Debating Free Speech
A protest and arrest on the University of Arizona campus has raised questions about free speech.
Apr 19, 2019 • 27min
Arizona Schools Struggle to Find Footing With National Testing Standards
The U.S. Department of Education says the state is out of compliance.
Apr 12, 2019 • 27min
Previewing the 2020 Election
A look at how Arizona's political parties are already strategizing and planning for the next election.
Apr 5, 2019 • 27min
Making Tucson's Streets Safer for Everyone
A preview of Cyclovia this weekend and the city of Tucson's recently approved "complete streets" plan.
