Best AZPM Podcasts (2024)

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The Story of Bryan's run-in with Steve Bannon with Danyelle Khmara of AZPM 37:27

14d ago37:27

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The Story of Bryan's run-in with Steve Bannon with Danyelle Khmara of AZPM Considering that Steve Bannon reports to prison on Monday, we thought it was a great time to talk to reporter Danyelle Khmara of AZPM and NPR fame. Way back in 2017, Danyelle was there when Bryan had his infamous run-in with Steve Bannon. In which Bryan told Steve he was goi…

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What a new Democratic presidential ticket means for AZ and other swing states 27:40

4h ago27:40

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What does President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race means for a swing state like Arizona? And will Arizona Senator Mark Kelly be Kamala Harris' vice-presidential pick?By AZPM

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Episode 422: How the mind keeps active during the brain's “down time” 5:26

3h ago5:26

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Not much is known about the science of imagination because few studies have asked the question of what triggers creativity. University of Arizona psychology professor Jessica Andrews-Hanna talks about what develops in our brains when we turn our thoughts inward.By AZPM

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"A medium guy in general, across the board." Joe Pera talks to Tucson. 27:36

1d ago27:36

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: Checking in with the Tucson Audubon Society; and a Tucson knitter who is making socks the REAL old-fashioned way.By AZPM

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Dry but Alive: Rethinking Golf's Green Lawns 19:23

8h ago19:23

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Arizona has long been a hotspot for golfers looking to keep up their game as weather elsewhere turns cold. But, for just as long, the state has been working to limit water use by golf courses. How much of a part does golf play in Arizona's water issues?By AZPM

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The damming of the lower Colorado River 27:53

4h ago27:53

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We preview the new season of Tapped, AZPM's podcast about water in the southwest.By AZPM

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Episode 421: Shrinking cyberinfrastructure down to size 5:37

2h ago5:37

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The growth of computing systems and artificial intelligence is creating barriers for institutions trying to navigate cyberinfrastructure. University of Arizona Data Science Institute director Nirav Merchant talks about his research helping people crunch massive amounts of data.By AZPM

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Women Storytellers: Sharing lived experience plus keen observations 28:54

1d ago28:54

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On this Arizona Spotlight, hear three women who are telling vibrant stories across different mediums: Tucson-based author Lydia Millet; Author, educator and storyteller Molly McCloy; and local music artist Gabrielle Pietrangelo.By AZPM

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Taming the Colorado 22:32

7d ago22:32

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The Colorado River is the most dammed waterway in the US, but what was it like before? We go back to the battle over Parker Canyon Dam and how it changed Arizona's rights to the river's water forever.By AZPM

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From rainwater to food, efforts to reuse finite resources in Southern Arizona 27:51

23h ago27:51

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People go to notable lengths to get as much as they can out of some of the area's limited resources. In the second installment of our three R's series, Reuse, we'll explore ways that Southern Arizona revives what we already have.By AZPM

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Episode 420: What data research teaches us about traffic safety 5:26

23h ago5:26

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Motor vehicle crashes are preventable but accidents are still ranked as the top cause of death for Americans under the age of 40. University of Arizona civil engineering professor Alyssa Ryan studies transportation crash data. She's looking deeper into why certain populations experience higher traffic mortality rates than others.…

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Taking the camel to the drive-in: David Leighton's history of the Reid Park Zoo 28:54

2d ago28:54

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit the Word of Mouth Print Space; celebrate imagination at the Library's Megamania!! Festival; and meet the founder of the Naco Wellness Initiative.By AZPM

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Revisiting one of the biggest labor disputes in American history, right here in Arizona 27:34

8d ago27:34

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We look back 107 years at one of the biggest labor disputes in American history, the Bisbee Deportation, following it back to its start in another mining community hundreds of miles to the north.By AZPM

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Season 3 Trailer 1:13

24d ago1:13

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Why do so many Saudi Arabian-owned farms grow alfalfa in Arizona? How bad is our current water crisis compared with historical droughts? The new season of AZPM's hit water podcast answers these questions and more. Join us on July 17 for all new episodes.

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Why "Breaking Bread" is a different approach to political discussion 27:21

9d ago27:21

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Also: How art can help with in-hospital healing; Luis Alberto Urrea on how his literature career began; and "Stories That Soar!" considers the meaning of love.By AZPM

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The coming state budget has its critics 27:55

15d ago27:55

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We dive into some areas that saw cuts in the state budget. We talk to people who will see those cuts first-hand about how it will affect their work and those they serve. GUESTS: Kris Mayes, (D) Arizona Attorney General, Chelsea McGuire, Assistant Director of External Affairs at WIFA, Beth Lewis, Director of Save our Schools AZ…

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Understanding men's mental health, and overcoming depression 30:30

16d ago30:30

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Pascua Yaqui Tribe welcome new leadership; and the legacy of screen actor Donald Sutherland.By AZPM

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Efforts to reduce our use of finite resources 29:23

22d ago29:23

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Environmentalists have rallied around the cause of reducing our reliance on finite and polluting resources for decades, but efforts to cut back have picked up in recent years. We look at some of those efforts to reduce the use of plastic, water and fossil fuels.By AZPM

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Episode 419: A mission to detect moonquakes on the lunar surface 5:37

1M ago5:37

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Astronauts left the last seismometers on the moon's surface during the Apollo program 50 years ago.By AZPM

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Monument Valley's important role in the classic westerns of John Ford and John Wayne 30:30

23d ago30:30

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: A local librarian is recognized for his dedication to youth mental health; and a personal story about what the U.S. flag can represent.By AZPM

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Coping with Extreme Heat 28:26

1M ago28:26

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As summer temperatures get dangerous, we look at efforts to keep people safe.By AZPM

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Episode 418: Seeking evidence of a climate change turnaround 5:26

1M ago5:26

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Scientists studying the world's oceans are finding proof that the Earth is responding to efforts by populations fighting climate change.By AZPM

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Ten-Minute Dramas presents "Chemistry" 22:28

1M ago22:28

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: A program called "Red, White and Blue" wants veterans,first responders and their loved ones to get the mental and emotional help they need.By AZPM

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NYC TRUMP TRIAL PORN #1 58:26

2M ago58:26

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It's not actual porn, but we did visit the greatest city anywhere ever for a bit of romping around the Trump Trial circus pigpen. Here's episode #1 with a lot of detail on our trip and what it was like to go into the actual trial. As well as lots of bullshit and nonsense and giggling because it's Bryan & Jimi and that's why you love us.…

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Arizona's Economy and Water 27:52

2M ago27:52

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Arizona's economy has been booming since the COVID-19 pandemic began to slow. Low unemployment, growing wages and increasing population have persisted for years, but so have less positive indicators like inflation and skyrocketing housing prices. With that backdrop, we headed to the University of Arizona's Eller Economic and Business Research Cente…

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Episode 417: Updating an endangered species count in the Sky Islands 5:26

2M ago5:26

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The pace of local extinctions is on the rise in the sky islands of the Sonoran Desert. University of Arizona evolutionary biologist John Wiens is tracking lizard populations in mountainous regions of southern Arizona and western Mexico and found some species are struggling with the changing climate.By AZPM

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The 54th annual Tucson Juneteenth Festival: "It's a movement, not a moment." 27:43

1M ago27:43

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: Richard Davis remembes growing up in Tucson's Black community; learn about Aphasia, and a place in Tucson offering friendship and support for those living with it; and go storm chasing with "Stories That Soar!"By AZPM

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How political campaigns spend their money 27:18

2M ago27:18

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The Buzz looks at what it costs to run a U.S. Senate campaign in Arizona. We also explore the question of how effective those ubiquitous campaign signs are.By AZPM

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Episode 416: Using different methods to investigate cancer 5:26

2M ago5:26

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REPEAT. Researchers studying prostate cancer have found introducing the disease in mice does not always produce accurate results.By AZPM

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Celebrating one of the Sonoran Desert's most popular visitors: the elegant trogon 28:54

1M ago28:54

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: The secrets of the Vegan Night Market; how the Noyce Teaching Scholarship is helping to find and retain good STEM teachers in Arizona; and Julie Sasse says goodbye to the Tucson Museum of Art.By AZPM

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Housing Round Table Discussions 40:49

2M ago40:49

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We talk with experts in homelessness and housing to talk about Southern Arizona's crisis.By AZPM

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Episode 415: Tree ring scientists take their research underwater 5:26

2M ago5:26

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Tree ring researchers are exploring the lives of sea creatures that document climate change just like trees do. The University of Arizona's Bryan Black reveals studies of underwater life like corals and rockfish which match a climate history also revealed in tree rings on land.By AZPM

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Remembering Movie Legend Roger Corman 27:03

2M ago27:03

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: Macro photographer Jillian Cowles peers into the private life of spiders; and Chris Dashiell visits "The Tomb of Ligeia".By AZPM

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Helping those who would otherwise be homeless 30:51

2M ago30:51

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We highlight two efforts aimed at getting people off the streets in southern Arizona.By AZPM

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Episode 414: What dogs can tell us about aging 5:26

2M ago5:26

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Elderly dogs can suffer from cognitive dysfunction, similar to dementia in humans. Evan MacLean with the Arizona Canine Cognition Center in Tucson explains how games and puzzles that provide mental stimulation for dogs helps researchers understand how human brains respond at an advanced age.By AZPM

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Efforts to expand Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, and create the Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge 28:58

2M ago28:58

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson Tellers of Tales, a story from Nooshie Motaref, and a story from Penelope StarrBy AZPM

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Large corporate homeownership and housing prices 27:15

3M ago27:15

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As the cost to rent or buy a home in Southern Arizona skyrockets, corporate ownership can receive blame.By AZPM

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Episode 413: Learning more about a Sonoran Desert Icon 5:26

3M ago5:26

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The saguaro cactus has been a source of study for southern Arizonans for decades. Saguaro National Park wildlife biologist Don Swann is among the scientists asking why saguaros are biologically fit to survive the ongoing drought, and looking deeper into its role in the desert ecosystem.By AZPM

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Craig T. Nelson delivers commencement address to the UA graduating class of 2024 33:14

2M ago33:14

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: The documentary "Fair Play" gives visibility to the unending work of new mothers; and explore the Brazilian martial art of capoeira.By AZPM

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Protests at Arizona's universities 28:47

3M ago28:47

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Clashes on campus have lead to arrests, changes in policy around on-campus gatherings.By AZPM

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Episode 412: Studies show how mental abilities improve for seniors as they age 5:26

3M ago5:26

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Our cognitive abilities change as we grow older.By AZPM

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The documentary "The Happiest Country in the World: Finland" explores the reasons why. 32:52

2M ago32:52

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: What "Bad Art Night" at the Arizona Science Center offers the creatively curious; "I Dream in Widescreen 2024" showcases a new class of film makers; and "Stories That Soar!" offers a 4th grader's perspective on "Self Love".By AZPM

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Where do campaigns get their money? 26:58

3M ago26:58

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We look at two top-of-the-ballot races for their Arizona donations.By AZPM

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Episode 411: Introducing artificial intelligence to resolve issues in agriculture 5:26

3M ago5:26

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Artificial intelligence is being put to work solving the challenge of feeding the planet. University of Arizona professor Murat Kucira talks about how advanced computing can help deal with issues like farming efficiency and the impact of climate change due to global warming.By AZPM

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"It's either too late, or too early." Arizona Theatre Company presents Sam Shepard's "True West". 32:43

3M ago32:43

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: A preview of the upcoming Tucson International Mariachi Conference; the peace and sisterhood of the Hamrah Arts Club; and the work of a largely forgotten female composer from the 18th century has a 21st century debut.By AZPM

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Historic Markers Around the State 39:10

3M ago39:10

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We wrap up a series of stories from around the state by telling three historic stories.By AZPM

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Episode 410: Researching Asthma in Traditional Rural Communities 5:26

3M ago5:26

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Studies found that traditional farmers did not suffer from lung diseases usually caused by dust in the fields where they worked.By AZPM

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See - and hear - Chaplin's "City Lights", presented by The Fox Tucson Theatre and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. 27:51

3M ago27:51

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Also on Arizona Spotlight: NPR's Sarah McCammon on her autobiographical memoir "Ex-vangelicals"; and a story about lessons in Little league and life from Steve Braun.By AZPM