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3 Aug

The Rising Costs of Being a Fan: Private equity, streaming services and online betting in sports

Few things bring Americans together the way sports can: Regardless of cultural, political and generational divides, we love to get together for 'the big game,' to cheer on our teams and follow along with the victories and heartbreaks that are part of the sports narrative. But with the business side of sports evolving, fans have been subject to notable cost increases in ticket prices and home viewing access. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this year that prices for admission to sporting events increased by 123% from 2000 to 2025. This month on Navigating Our Financial Times, hosts Linda O'Bryon and Nicole Cox speak with Alex Jacquez, Chief of Policy and Advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative, former White House Economic Council staffer and writer of the opinion piece, "Happy Opening Day! Now get out your wallet" for MS Now, who breaks down some of the factors influencing the rapidly-changing fan experience.
7 Aug

Data center regulations passed in Tucson | Colorado River cuts coming

Data centers are back in the headlines as Tucson Mayor and Council approves regulations on the large-scale facilities within city limits. Plus, as potential cuts to Colorado River water allocations loom, the City of Tucson says it's prepared; how will Arizona be affected overall? And in political news: Runnning mates, endorsements and visits from DC officials add to the 2026 midterm momentum. GUESTS: Katya Mendoza, AZPM News; Jim Nintzel, Tucson Sentinel; John Washington, Lookout
16/12/2016

Increasingly Detailed Predictions of the Severity of Hurricane Seasons

Using climate-related processes to predict the severity of hurricane seasons.
23 Feb

Affordability Solutions in the Housing Market

Hosts Nicole Cox and Linda O'Bryon explore a key political issue facing the US: Housing affordability and availability. We hear from two experts from the University of Arizona whose research explores pathways to increasing housing affordability across the state of Arizona and the greater southwest region. We also check in with Wall Street Journal investing columnist Spencer Jakab for a macroeconomic look at the factors at play the housing market nationwide. GUESTS: Spencer Jakab, investing columnist for the Wall Street Journal; Kenny Wong, University of Arizona Lecturer in Sustainable Built Environments and Co-Director, Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability (ARCHES); Daniel Kuhlmann, University of Arizona Assistant Professor of Real Estate Development and Planning with College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
1 June

The Economics of Space Exploration

With ongoing investments in new technologies, mineral extraction and missions for exploration, predictions show the “global space economy” could reach beyond $1 Trillion by the 2030s. Dani DellaGiustina, Ph. D., served as a deputy principal investigator in NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex mission. She breaks down the different ways public and private sectors are investing resources toward space exploration.
09/12/2016

Exploring the Outer Reaches of the Solar System

A new telescope named ALMA is providing researchers with never before seen observations the solar system.
30 Jan

2026 Stock Market Outlook and the "January Effect"

What are some of the economic, geopolitical and tech-based factors driving market trends this January? Nicole Cox and Linda O'Bryon speak with Wall Street Journal investing columnist Spencer Jakab for a deep-dive into the stock market outlook in 2026 and what investors can anticipate.
24/10/2025

Arizona AG and Adelita Grijalva take legal action against the US House | UA rejects Trump Compact

The University of Arizona rejects the Trump administration's higher education compact, but leaves the door open for some discussion. Plus, The Press Room's panel of journalists breaks down the lawsuit filed by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva against the US House for her delayed swearing in. GUESTS: L. M. Boyd of AZPM News, Paul Ingram from the Tucson Sentinel, Prerana Sanappannavar of the Arizona Daily Star, and John Washington of AZ Luminaria.
26/09/2024

For thrills and suspense, Arizona Theatre Company invites you to "Dial M for Murder"

Meet Awesta Zarif and Lucy Lavely, the stars from Arizona Theatre Company's new production of "Dial M for Murder". Also: How Bisbee Bikeways want to make transportation safer and healthier; and learn the secrets of the Vegan Night Market.
25/07/2022

"Not here for some agrarian fantasy"

For a place with a desert climate, Southern Arizona can be surprisingly green. The state plays a big role in providing Americans with fresh greens year-round, and its farmers are feeling the pressure to keep that going while cutting down on water. It’s also not an easy place to start farming from scratch.

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