Arizona Spotlight

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Rich in the fundamental elements of creativity and freedom, Southern Arizona is home to an arts scene that defies expectation. Each week, Arizona Spotlight explores the local creative community, including interviews with visiting performers and people around the country who are making important connections through art. The goal is to seek out and celebrate our shared humanity. Produced and hosted by Emmy award-winner Mark McLemore.

  1. Dark skies over Tucson

    5D AGO

    Dark skies over Tucson

    Also on Arizona Spotlight: Find out how friends worked together to rescue the indie music festival called "Fallfest"; and documentary filmmaker Frances Reid shares two important LGBTQ+ films with a new generation.

    29 min
  2. "So easy, when you know how."" Ain't Misbehavin' at the Arizona Theatre Company

    FEB 5

    "So easy, when you know how."" Ain't Misbehavin' at the Arizona Theatre Company

    Also on Spotlight: The Tiny Desk Contest is underway; meet the filmmaker behind the documentary "The Return of Navajo Boy"; and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society welcomes rock hounds from around the world.

    29 min
  3. Drawing from Memory: A Conversation with Alison Bechdel.

    JAN 29

    Drawing from Memory: A Conversation with Alison Bechdel.

    Also on Spotlight: Paula Poundstone fights tyranny with laughter - and cats; and author, publisher and podcaster Zibby Owens on the changing book industry.

    28 min
  4. "How dangerous ideas can be, when they turn us to hatred." The story of Andrew Schot.

    JAN 22

    "How dangerous ideas can be, when they turn us to hatred." The story of Andrew Schot.

    Observing the International Day of Holocaust Remembrance.

    27 min
  5. Southern Arizona Arts Guild Offers More Space; More Art

    JAN 14

    Southern Arizona Arts Guild Offers More Space; More Art

    Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Aviation Pioneer behind Ryan Field; Invisible Theater's follows love across the universe and beyond; and storyteller Beth Colburn Orozco shares a story about love overcoming remorse.

    29 min
  6. "Gabrielle Giffords: Won't Back Down" tells the story of a survivor who doesn't look back, but who must still acknowledge the past.

    JAN 8

    "Gabrielle Giffords: Won't Back Down" tells the story of a survivor who doesn't look back, but who must still acknowledge the past.

    A conversation with Julie Cohen and Betsy West, the directors of the documentary Gabby Giffords: Won't Back Down. Also on Arizona Spotlight: Dr. Fabi Hirsch-Kruse shares her pride over playing a part in Gabby Giffords' ongoing journey; and what Homicide Survivors Incorporated offers to a community in need.

    27 min
  7. Going the Distance, Part Two!

    12/18/2025

    Going the Distance, Part Two!

    Father and daughter join forces to ride their bicycles across the country. A University of Arizona student uses Kazakhtan as a fascinating classroom, and married flight attendants share their story about traveling the world.

    33 min
  8. A conversation with NPR's best known voice: Terry Gross.

    12/11/2025

    A conversation with NPR's best known voice: Terry Gross.

    Also on Arizona Spotlight: Live Theatre Workshop invites you to spend "A Year with Frog and Toad"; and Saguaro City Music Theatre brings optimism personified to the stage with "Annie".

    33 min
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Rich in the fundamental elements of creativity and freedom, Southern Arizona is home to an arts scene that defies expectation. Each week, Arizona Spotlight explores the local creative community, including interviews with visiting performers and people around the country who are making important connections through art. The goal is to seek out and celebrate our shared humanity. Produced and hosted by Emmy award-winner Mark McLemore.

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    AZPM
  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
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