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The Buzz

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The half-hour show focuses on conversations about current topics in Southern Arizona that deserve a deeper look. Each episode of The Buzz addresses a single theme, using studio interviews to delve into what you really need to know to understand a complex topic, one you may have heard mentioned in the news, or something new.

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Latest episode

Jun 6, 2025

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Episodes

Planning for a future with less Colorado River water 10.01.2020

A new book sheds light on mistakes of the past while Arizona gears up for the next round of negotiations.

Paying college athletes for their images 03.01.2020

A change to NCAA rules could allow college athletes to profit from promotions.

The future automated workplace 20.12.2019

How the "new industrial revolution" will affect jobs and education in Tucson and Pima County.

Looking back on the trial of border aid worker Scott Warren 13.12.2019

A look at how federal immigration policy and religious freedom played out in the trial of the No More Deaths volunteer.

German Perspectives on Immigration 06.12.2019

In Southern Arizona, the topic of immigration is ever-present. This week, we hear from experts, refugees and reporters from the other side of the Atlantic.

Pizza, hamburgers and ... local broccoli? School lunch in Tucson 29.11.2019

REPEAT. 70 years on, a WWII-era program to combat malnutrition is healthier than ever.

Broadway widening and the Sunshine Mile 22.11.2019

The new year brings new construction to Tucson.

Arizona's binational tribes 15.11.2019

Indigenous tribe leaders discuss what it means to be a nation crossing two countries.

Mayor Rothschild reflects on 8 years in office 08.11.2019

New leadership at the head of Tucson city government could mean new priorities.

Tucson's pedestrian fatality problem 01.11.2019

The city has seen a steady rise in people struck and killed while walking in recent years. Other cities face the same problem.

Tucson's streetcar turns 5 25.10.2019

Despite some initial opposition, the streetcar started rolling down the tracks for the first time five years ago.

Changes coming to TUSD board 18.10.2019

Reflections on Southern Arizona's largest school district as the process begins to replace a resigning member.

City Council candidates explain their vision for Tucson 11.10.2019

Candidates from the three parties discuss what direction they would like to take Tucson.

Tucson mayoral candidates discuss economy, climate change, roads 04.10.2019

We invited the three candidates in for a joint conversation on issues facing the city.

Accommodating student housing in Tucson 27.09.2019

A look at some of the impacts from high-rise towers near the university and downtown Tucson

Should Tucson become a sanctuary city? 20.09.2019

This fall, voters will decided whether or not to approve a citizen's initiative.

Tracing the Migrant Journey 13.09.2019

A team of reporters follows the path migrants take to reach the southern border of the U.S.

Opinions divided on massive Benson housing development 06.09.2019

Backers see the project as an economic boon; opponents worry it will deplete local groundwater and harm the environment.

Tucson candidates look ahead to general election 30.08.2019

Break down the city primary election results and talk with some of the candidates who are moving on to November.

A look at Arizona gun laws 23.08.2019

Recent mass shootings raised gun control legislation questions again.

Student podcasters delve into big issues 16.08.2019

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

TEP firing up new engines to integrate more renewable power 09.08.2019

The utility is adding more renewables, but some say not fast enough.

Gentrification and changing neighborhoods in Tucson 02.08.2019

We continue our housing series with a live community discussion.

Conservation, law enforcement and ranching: Weighing in on a proposed border fence 26.07.2019

The majority of new bollard-style wall would run through protected areas in Pima and Cochise counties.

Four Democrats running for open city council seat 19.07.2019

The candidates will face off in the August primary for Ward 1, on the city's west side.

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