The Buzz

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The Buzz is an interview-focused show to give listeners in Southern Arizona a deeper understanding of news, politics, science, current events and more.

  1. JUN 6 · BONUS

    BONUS: Is Arizona's economy facing a deceleration?

    AZPM's Navigating Our Financial Times is taking over our feed this week, taking a deep dive with them into Arizona's economic outlook. What will be the impact of tariffs, immigration crackdowns on labor, and changing economic policies on sectors like housing, tourism, manufacturing, and healthcare? AZPM's Nicole Cox is joined by guest experts Linda O'Bryon, a nationally recognized journalist and broadcaster, and George Hammond, Director of the Economic and Business Research Center at the University of Arizona to discuss these topics and more.

    23 min
  2. Southern Arizona's role in “Peace Through Deterrence”

    MAY 9

    Southern Arizona's role in “Peace Through Deterrence”

    Titan missile silos once surrounded the area, and from churches to plant nurseries, the remnants are everywhere.

    40 min
  3. It's Dry Out There: What one of the driest winters ever means for Arizona

    APR 25

    It's Dry Out There: What one of the driest winters ever means for Arizona

    To say the recently ended winter was dry would be a bit of an understatement. The Tucson area experienced its second driest winter ever, with about a quarter of an inch of rain. That's roughly a 10th of the area's average. Mountain snowpack around the state isn't proving much better. This week, we look at how this extremely dry winter will affect Arizonans.

    28 min
  4. Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee

    APR 18

    Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee

    Kimberly Yee has less than two years left in her second term as Arizona Treasurer. Her time in the office has seen notable growth in Arizona's economy, a restructuring of state income taxes, and new duties assigned to her office. The Buzz spoke with her about her job, new initiatives, and financial literacy.

    28 min
  5. Willcox community members talk about the AMA

    APR 11

    Willcox community members talk about the AMA

    People express trepidation and hope about the future of water in northern Cochise County following the establishment of an Active Management Area in the Willcox basin.

    29 min
  6. Wildfire and home insurance

    APR 4

    Wildfire and home insurance

    A report from The Consumer Federation of America shows insurance rates in Arizona went up by 48% between 2021 and 2024, the third highest rate in the nation. And as wildfires grow in frequency, some homeowners say they are losing their insurance entirely.

    28 min
  7. "Adelante, Grijalvistas:" The legacy of longtime Southern Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva

    MAR 28

    "Adelante, Grijalvistas:" The legacy of longtime Southern Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva

    This week, we remember the life and legacy of former Southern Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva. We hear from people whose lives were touched by him, from his daughter Adelita Grijalva, to friends and constituents.

    29 min
  8. The Tucson Festival of Books

    MAR 14

    The Tucson Festival of Books

    The annual Tucson event brings around 130,000 people together to celebrate literature. Join us as we chat with the festival organizer, a featured author, and an attendee about one of the largest book festivals in the United States.

    27 min
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4.8
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The Buzz is an interview-focused show to give listeners in Southern Arizona a deeper understanding of news, politics, science, current events and more.

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  • Channel
    AZPM
  • Creator
    AZPM
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    322
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2025 AZPM
  • Show Website
    The Buzz

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