
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

Feb 9, 2024 • 30min
Organ and tissue donation in Arizona
A look at how transplants happen, and what it's like to live through one.

Feb 2, 2024 • 27min
Arizona's tax credit system
Not many states allow dollar-for-dollar tax credits for some donations, but Arizona does, and thousands of organizations are on the list.

Jan 26, 2024 • 29min
Combatting Generational Poverty in Pima County
A new effort aims to help those who are born into poverty move up the socio-economic ladder.

Jan 19, 2024 • 28min
How the state went from a surplus to a deficit
Two economists walk through how the state is facing a projected $1.7 billion deficit by the end of FY 25 after starting last year with a $2.5 billion surplus.

Jan 12, 2024 • 27min
Arizona's abandoned mines
The podcast delves into the dangers and environmental impact of Arizona's abandoned mines, including efforts to locate, seal, and clean up these sites. Topics covered include arsenic remediation, mine closure efforts, historical mining in Yavapai County, challenges in managing stakeholders' needs, and the lack of regulation in historical mining operations.

Jan 5, 2024 • 30min
The Buzz Extra: Two UA faculty and staff detail their recent suspension
Community liaison Rebecca Zapien and Director of the Early Childhood Education Program Becka Lopez detail what happened during an Israel-Hamas class discussion, how they felt about their suspension and whether they believe it is possible to hold class discussions regarding social justice on these types of topics.

Jan 5, 2024 • 27min
How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing academia in Arizona
Protests supporting both Palestine and Israel have made their way to Arizona's college campuses and responses from stakeholders at both the state and university levels have brought criticism.

Dec 29, 2023 • 27min
Looking back and ahead at our economy
Economists say growth is likely to slow, but not stop, in the region and nation.

Dec 22, 2023 • 29min
A legislative look-ahead at water and agriculture
Exploring the impact of Arizona's water crisis and legislative sessions on agriculture, evolution of water usage in California, advancements in water-efficient agriculture practices, shift in water management philosophy, challenges faced by growers in adopting efficient irrigation methods, and balancing agriculture with urbanization in Arizona.

Dec 15, 2023 • 27min
Arizona navigates legal uncertainty with two conflicting abortion bans
Arizona contends with a legal tangle over two conflicting abortion laws, leaving providers and patients in uncertainty.