The decades-old debate on whether or not to tear-down dams is gaining some scientific attention in Arizona. KJZZ’s Tony Ganzer reports.
Continue reading “A Shift in Flow”Updating US Airways
Kirby: “It’s been a challenging year, a lot of good things have happened, we’ve had our fair share of challenges. We’ve found merging two airlines is complex and difficult.”
TG: It’s now been two years since, on paper, US Airways and America West merged in 2005, though seamless is not a word to describe how things in practice have gone.
Continue reading “Updating US Airways”Phoenix Immigration Protests
(Aired on NPR Newscasts, 09Feb2007)
Nats at protest: “Si se puede, si se puede”
Officials estimate more than 10-thousand people waved Mexican and US flags protesting a Congressional proposal that would make illegal immigration a felony.
The demonstrators marched to Senator Jon Kyl’s Phoenix office–Kyl has been at the forefront of federal immigration reform and has pushed for tougher immigration legislation. Demonstrators from the Border Action Network are demanding more humane immigration legislation. Southern Arizona is the nation’s number one entry point for illegal immigrants.
President Bush has proposed a guest worker program which would allow migrants to work seasonal jobs in the US and then return to their home countries.
For NPR News, I’m Tony Ganzer in Phoenix.
Swindoe da Roadrunna’
One performer in Tucson, Arizona is taking a new approach to the age-old immigration debate. He’s hoping hip-hop will give new breath to the issue. From member station KJZZ, Tony Ganzer reports.
Continue reading “Swindoe da Roadrunna’”Painting a Merger
Tempe-based U-S Airways continues to merge its operations with parent America West airlines. Some decisions are made behind closed doors by top-level executives. Other decisions however, not so much. KJZZ’s Tony Ganzer reports.
Continue reading “Painting a Merger”Internet Campaigning
The business of political campaigning has become something of a science in the U-S. From polling, and public appearances, to TV spots and the tried and true campaign-sign, politicians are always looking for a new way to reach a potential voter. And, as KJZZ’s Tony Ganzer explains, campaign managers appear to have found a new medium with much potential, but many variables as well.
Nats: keyboard typing, mouse clicks
Introducing Web 2-point-Oh.
Continue reading “Internet Campaigning”Greenbacks for Golden Coins
The value of the U-S dollar has stumbled in recent years, making some people lose faith in the U-S economy, instead turning to more tangible forms of money. KJZZ’s Tony Ganzer reports on a trend bringing financiers, survivalists, and average Joes together in a modern Gold Rush.
Continue reading “Greenbacks for Golden Coins”