The Buzz

Wildfires burn across Arizona 26.06.2020 27:17 ↓

We discuss the year's fire outlook and what ecological changes result from such fires.

How testing and tracing can help combat COVID-19 19.06.2020 27:21 ↓

As cases rise dramatically in the state, public health experts look to expand virus detection.

Protests force community to reconsider the role of police 12.06.2020 27:16 ↓

As protests continue nationwide, citizens and police officers in Tucson look at what changes are still needed.

How Southern Arizona schools and summer camps are adapting to COVID-19 05.06.2020 27:18 ↓

Schools, summer camps and child care centers are tasked with finding a safe way to engage kids during the pandemic.

Local student podcasters garner national attention 29.05.2020 27:11 ↓

A profile of some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.

Already fraught census count further challenged by pandemic 22.05.2020 26:58 ↓

Though the pandemic has delayed parts of the census process, various groups are working to make sure everyone is counted.

The Buzz Extra: President Robbins on campus reopening 15.05.2020 33:45 ↓

UA president Robbins discusses plan to return to classrooms in the fall.

Supreme Court DACA decision looms over thousands of Arizonans 15.05.2020 27:14 ↓

A longtime legal battle of the Trump administration will be decided by the Supreme Court before the end of session in June.

The world outside, during the pandemic 08.05.2020 27:19 ↓

As humans hunker down, life continues outside our homes.

Arizona still at home, but taking first steps toward reopening 01.05.2020 27:21 ↓

As the stay-at-home order continues, elected officials and medical professionals consider what it will take to reopen the state.

Economic uncertainty continues during COVID-19 pandemic 24.04.2020 27:21 ↓

Even with federal relief, many people and businesses are still struggling financially.

Depression, anxiety, abuse continue during the pandemic, but so do help groups 17.04.2020 27:01 ↓

The coronavirus has exacerbated existing challenges for some.

Economic resources for Arizonans impacted by coronavirus 10.04.2020 27:10 ↓

Government agencies are working to help lessen the economic hit of COVID-19.

Adapting to life under social distancing, plus listener questions for COVID-19 03.04.2020 27:21 ↓

Plus, answers to listeners' COVID-19 questions, food bank use doubles, weddings rescheduled, and a reminder about library resources.

A community responding to COVID-19 27.03.2020 27:32 ↓

The coronavirus has already impacted Southern Arizona in many ways, but people are finding ways to adapt.

Noise Pollution in Arizona 20.03.2020 27:05 ↓

Constant noise is more than just a nuisance, it can come with serious health risks.

Prepping for the impact of coronavirus in Arizona 13.03.2020 27:21 ↓

As COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the U.S, we take a look at how our community is preparing.

Checking in on the 2020 Arizona Legislature 06.03.2020 27:19 ↓

The path forward for some legislation is clearer with the session roughly halfway over.

Diversity and desegregation in TUSD 28.02.2020 27:18 ↓

After decades of legal battles and diversification efforts, the Tucson Unified School District wants to be released from court supervision.

Groundwater use for Fort Huachuca and the San Pedro River 21.02.2020 27:19 ↓

A look at the latest legal fight over the groundwater supply shared by Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista and the San Pedro River.

The price of clean energy in Arizona 14.02.2020 27:17 ↓

Utility companies are embracing clean energy plans, but also looking to increase rates for consumers to finance the changes.

Ensuring security in Arizona elections 07.02.2020 27:15 ↓

County and state election officials discuss how they're working to combat misinformation and interference in the 2020 race.

Young activists press for action on climate change 31.01.2020 27:13 ↓

Inexperience and age aren't stopping young people in Arizona and around the world from demanding action.

The future of Raytheon Missile Systems 24.01.2020 26:22 ↓

Raytheon’s new president discusses the company’s future, including efforts to recruit a more diverse workforce.

Tackling opioid addiction with treatment, not arrest 17.01.2020 27:19 ↓

Police in Southern Arizona are embracing programs to help people break the cycle of addiction without resorting to the criminal justice system.