The Buzz

An interview-focused show providing a deeper understanding of news, politics and current events. An @azpublicmedia production.

[Arizona Chamber @AZChamber]

CEO @dbseiden joined @BuzzTucson on @azpublicmedia to discuss Arizona's record-low unemployment, growing economy, workforce development, housing, and more.

AZ's unemployment is a reflection of our economic growth, particularly in sectors like advanced manufacturing.

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[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

This week on The Buzz, the last installment of our three-part series on the 3 R’s. This week we’ll explore unique ways that Southern Arizona uses to recycle their plastic.

Listen here:
https://t.co/1464AHmDWx

[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

On @BuzzTucson, we examine a proposed tribal water rights act. Considered a historic piece of legislation, we hear from key stakeholders like tribal leaders on how this may give way for increased tribal sovereignty over Colorado River waters.

Listen:
https://t.co/mzSD4iZ3T1

[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

This week on The Buzz, the first in a three-part series looking at the 3 Rs: Recycle, Reduce, Reuse. We look at efforts to reduce the use of plastic, water and fossil fuels in Southern Arizona.

Listen to @BuzzTucson here:
https://t.co/sJnRlCZbsb

[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

AZPM was honored with a national award from the Public Media Journalists Association (@PMJATweets). The First-place award was in the Interview category for The Buzz: El Tour De Mayor De Tucson. 🏆

Listen to the award winning podcast episode here:
https://t.co/cMHnjszTME

[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

On @BuzzTucson, we wrap up our Where To Live? series with two panels on housing. One discusses the construction process, asking how much does home building cost? The second talks to experts who study housing policy or help get people sheltered.

Listen:
https://t.co/AU3ojqx3Xp

[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

Join AZPM News this Thursday for a virtual Town Hall event about upcoming Election Ballot initiatives. This discussion will address open primaries and how public issues go from proposals to being on the ballot.
🗳️: May 23rd @ 6PM

For more info & to RSVP: https://t.co/Y9CjbYKoCP

[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

On The Buzz; we continue AZPM's Where To Live? reporting series with a look at efforts to house the unhoused. We hear about efforts to keep housing affordable for seniors and a soon-to-launch portable tiny home village in midtown Tucson.

Listen:
https://t.co/BK2P8i7AXJ

[Zac Ziegler @zac_ziegler]

Big props to the AZPM crew! Nine Murrows across TV and radio! That includes one win for @BuzzTucson

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On The Buzz, what is causing the jump in Arizona housing prices? We’ll explore a few possible causes; alleged corporate collusion and institutional investors buying up homes. We will stay on the topic of Arizona housing for the next few weeks.

Listen:
https://t.co/577AYV80oq

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This week on @BuzzTucson: Protests at Arizona's universities. Clashes on campuses across the state have lead to arrests, changes in policy around on-campus gatherings.

Listen here for more:
https://t.co/91wpjYFWro

[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

BREAKING: Arizona’s Senate approved a repeal of the state’s near-total abortion ban after two Republicans crossed party lines to side with Democrats. The repeal passed on a slim 16 to 14 vote.
https://t.co/m4fhWhxS95

[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

This week on @BuzzTucson, we’ll take a look into the dollars that drive elections. We’ll talk about campaign finances and explain what that tells us about a candidate.

Listen here:
https://t.co/PaJtD4a4Oh

[Christopher Conover @newsconover]

Where do campaigns get their money? @BuzzTucson spent time answering that question. See which zip codes gave the most and whose money lead is changing in AZ. @azpublicmedia https://t.co/WLh4WtywQa

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Arizona’s House of Representatives has approved a repeal of the state’s near-total abortion ban. The bill is now headed to the Senate for final decision. Arizona’s ban is set to take effect on June 8th.

For more: https://t.co/t0o7AvMGX5

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On @BuzzTucson, we're stopping to learn about some of Arizona’s historic markers. We take a trip to two @DowntownTucson monuments and a stop to an infamous site of old west violence. Also, we learn how a Santa Catalina Mountain road came to be.

Listen:
https://t.co/G3sB9rqSWy

[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

The Arizona Board of Regents announced Monday night that its formed an advisory committee for the search for the next @UArizona President.

For more on the 18-member committee and their goals:
https://t.co/PfjvNGyXkS

[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

This week on @BuzzTucson, as the summer approaches, we look at how invasive plants are changing the area's fire regime and taking over ecosystems previously dominated by native species.

Listen here: https://t.co/rAUQVrm2kx

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On @BuzzTucson, check in on the state's opioid crisis. We hear about where the money from the opioid lawsuit settlements goes, a county that is already putting that money to use, and an emergency doctor whose hospital provides free Naloxone.

Listen here:
https://t.co/8VJLXtjxkj

[AZPM @azpublicmedia]

UA President Robert Robbins to step down from his role in 2026. However, in his announcement, Robbins said he would “ensure a smooth transition” and “step aside earlier” should ABOR find a new President who would start sooner than his end date.

More: https://t.co/11QTue5asP