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2002 Transcripts

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December 2002
Air Date Program Topics
December 27, 2002 The "Journalists' Roundtable"
December 26, 2002 Arizona's political cartoonists Steve Benson, Brian Ferrington and Mike Ritter
December 20, 2002 The "Journalists' Roundtable"
December 19, 2002 More rubberized freeways are on their way to the Valley and local experts analyze this year and next year's economy
December 18, 2002 The six-month anniversary of the Rodeo-Chediski fire
December 17, 2002 A look at the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project
December 16, 2002 U.S. Supreme Court mid-term review
December 11, 2002 What lies ahead for the Arizona Cardinal's new stadium;
An update on drowning prevention and water safety
November 2002
Air Date Program Topics
November 29, 2002 Walter Cronkite luncheon
Winner of this year's Cronkite Award for Excellence is long-time ABC sportscaster and Arizona State University alumni Al Michaels.
November 27, 2002 Arizona Supreme Court Justice Ruth McGregor interviews U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
November 26, 2002

A post-election analysis of Clean Elections;
An update on restoraton efforts for San Xavier del Bac mission, Arizona's "White Dove of the Desert."

November 25, 2002 Major threats to public health in Arizona; a report on a special clinic for disabled children
November 22, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
November 21, 2002 A look at how your life will be impacted by the potential loss of revenues from the state to the cities;
Skinwalkers, the PBS Mystery! special filmed in Arizona
November 20, 2002 Arizona Supreme Court oral arguments in the death penalty case of Timothy Ring;
How you can protect yourself from auto theft
November 19, 2002 The KAET Poll offers a post-election analysis of why Arizonans voted the way they did;
Investigating police-involved shootings
November 18, 2002 Arizona's Hispanic population
November 15, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
November 14, 2002 T-Gen Update:
A report on the first 100 days of the Geonomics Consortium, now known as T-Gen.
ASU Professor Alberto Rios:
ASU Regents Professor of English Alberto Rios discusses his nomination for one of the most distinguished book awards in the country
November 12, 2002 An interview with Arizona's Governor-elect Janet Napolitano;
Families of two WWII two veterans, one a Navajo code talker, meet 60 years later
November 8, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
November 6, 2002 Post-Election analysis
November 5, 2002 Election night coverage
November 4, 2002 Arizona Ballot Propositions - a complete review of the 14 statewide ballot measures and the one Maricopa County ballot measure
November 3, 2002 Arizona Ballot Propositions - a complete review of the 14 statewide ballot measures and the one Maricopa County ballot measure
November 1, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable

October 2002
Air Date Program Topics
October 31, 2002 Arizona Ballot Propositions - a complete review of the 14 statewide ballot measures and the one Maricopa County ballot measure
October 30, 2002 An interview with Arizona State University's 16th president, Michael M. Crow and HORIZON explores where voters get information to make informed decisons on Election Day.
October 29, 2002 Arizona's key legislative races; the Internet's impact on political campaigns and candidates; how the blind and visually impaired get election information
October 28, 2002 A report on Props. 200, 201 and 202, which deal with Indian gaming issues.
October 25, 2002 The "Journalists' Rountable"
October 24, 2002 Candidates' Forum: Secretary of State
October 23, 2002 Candidates' Forum: Attorney General
October 22, 2002 Candidates' Forum: Governor
October 21, 2002 KAET Poll results for the gubernatorial race and gaming initiatives;
Candidates' Forum: Superintendent of Public Instruction
October 18, 2002 The "Journalists' Rountable"
October 17, 2002 Congressional Races: A look at the campaigns, including the pitched battle taking place in District 1;
Profile of the local artist who sculpted the statue of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
October 16, 2002 Ad Watch: Congressional District 1;
A touching story of one Arizona school teacher' s efforts to help impoverished children in Central America
October 15, 2002 Results of the state's report on Arizona school performance;
Representatives of groups who are against all the Indian gaming propositions;
The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow, the PBS special currently airing on Channel 8 that explores segregation from the end of the Civil War to the modern Civil Rights movement.
October 14, 2002 Preview the state's report on the performance of schools;
Taliesen Fellowship
October 11, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
October 10, 2002 Election 2002 Candidates Forum: State Treasurer
October 9, 2002 Arizona Taxpayer Refund; profile of an Arizona family featured in the PBS National program, "And Thou Shalt Honor," a groundbreaking documentary on caregiving
October 8, 2002 Election 2002: Ad Watch
HORIZON reporters examine the gubernatorial TV ads;
Proposition 103: Bailable offenses
October 7, 2002 A discussion on "serious juvenile offenders;" the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright
October 4, 2002 The "Journalists' Roundtable"
October 3, 2002

Proposition 304: State Legislators' Salaries

October 2, 2002 A report on both sides of some key issues and concerns about Arizona's Clean Elections System; an upcoming mission to Mars that will feature the work of an Arizona researcher
October 1, 2002 Proposition 303: Taxation of Tobacco Products;
Proposition 301: Continuation of State Lottery to 2012

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September 2002
Air Date Program Topics
September 30, 2002 Proposition 202, Majority Tribes' Indian Gaming Inititative;
How the Native American vote will affect propositions and statewide races.
September 27, 2002 The "Journalists' Roundtable"
September 26, 2002 Proposition 203, marijuana decriminalization;
Proposition 302, legislation - drug treatment enforcement.
September 25, 2002 A report on the accuracy of the Indian gaming ads with the Arizona Republic's Mary Jo Pitzl.
September 24, 2002 Results of the latest KAET-ASU Poll; Proposition 101, which would allow the exchange of state trust lands for other public land
September 23, 2002 A discussion about the impact of a court ruling that overturned a previous ruling declaring Indian gaming illegal;
Proposition 201, racetrack and Indian gaming initiative
September 20, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
September 18, 2002 Proposition 411: County Jail Tax Extension;
Special performing arts program for female inmates.
September 17, 2002 New design guidelines in the City of Peoria; Social service agencies and healthcare providers for Arizona's homeless
September 16, 2002 Proposition 200, Colorado River Indian Tribe's Gaming Initiative;
"Stories of Arizona" profile of Bob MacCall, Arizona's space artist
September 13, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
September 12, 2002 An update on the Arizona Cardinal's stadium
September 11, 2002 Psychological, cultural and social impacts of 9/11;
Arizona Primary election results; Arizona search dogs
September 10, 2002 Analysis of the Arizona Primary Election with former Congressman Sam Coppersmith and former Attorney General Grant Woods
September 9, 2002 Candidates' Forum: Governor — Independendent candidate
An interview with Richard Mahoney; "Stories of Arizona" profiles, Mary Thomas
September 6, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
September 5, 2002 Candidates' Forum: Congressional District 2 — Republican candidates;
Unveiling of the new statue honoring Sandra Day O'Connor at the Sandra Day O'Connor Federal Court building
September 4, 2002 Candidates' Forum: Attorney General - Republican candidates
September 3, 2002 Arizona's legislative primary races; Candidates' Forum: Attorney General — Democratic candidate
An interview with Terry Goddard

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August 2002
Air Date Program Topics
August 30, 2002 The "Journalists Roundtable"
August 29, 2002 Candidates' Forum: Corporation Commision
Statements from each of the candidates
August 27, 2002 Results from the latest KAET poll;
"Candidates' Forum: Secretary of State"
August 26, 2002 Candidates' Forum - Governor of Arizona/Libertarian candidates;
"Stories of Arizona" profiles, Jeanne Branson
August 23, 2002 The "Journalists' Roundtable"
August 22, 2002 Candidates' Forum: Governor of Arizona/Republican candidates
August 21, 2002 Candidates' Forum: Governor of Arizona/Democratic Candidates
August 20, 2002 Candidates' Forum: Secretary of State - Republican candidates
[Democratic primay is uncontested.]
August 19, 2002 (Dem.) Candidates' Forum: Superintendent of Public Instruction - Democratic candidates
August 19, 2002 (Rep.) Candidates' Forum: Superintendent for Public Instruction - Republican candidates
August 16, 2002 The "Journalists' Roundtable"
August 9, 2002 The "Journalists' Roundtable"
August 8, 2002 A look at the court action that made it possible for independents to vote in the upcoming primary elections; Mesa gets strong competition in the race for the new Arizona Cardinal's stadium
August 6, 2002 Arizona wildlife after the Rodeo-Chediski wildfire; a look at Arizona search dogs
August 5, 2002 The impact of the Rodeo-Chediski fire on the White Mountain Apache reservation; Stories of Arizona profiles, "Bill Close"
August 2, 2002 The "Journalists' Rountable"
August 1, 2002 A look at the special session on fixing our death penalty law; an update on Clean Elections
July 2002
Air Date Program Topics
July 30, 2002 Consumer protection and Arizona's electric industry; preserving Arizona's historic resources
July 29, 2002 HORIZON examines what is being done to prevent further damage in forest ravaged by the Rodeo-Chediski fire; Stories of Arizona profiles, "Winn Bundy"
July 26, 2002 The "Journalists' Roundtable"
July 25, 2002 The results of the latest KAET-ASU Poll; an update on efforts to restore the Florence Courthouse
July 23, 2002 Results of the latest KAET-ASU poll;
a new report on the state's economy; a look at post redistricting and where to vote in the upcoming elections; new information on recycling in the Valley
July 22, 2002 A look at rebuilding the economy in the White Mountains following the largest fire in state history; "Stories of Arizona" profiles The Harvey Girls
July 19, 2002 The "Journalists' Roundtable"
July 18, 2002 How improvements of judicial oversight and the court process in local Justice Courts are making changes for the better for both the legal community and those facing the scrutiny of the court.
July 16, 2002 How a new innovative technological tool is helping streamline the court process for Maricopa County Superior Court Judges;
the current state of the stock market and how it is impacting Arizona investors
July 15, 2002 Why those running for Arizona legislative seats face an election unlike any other in state history; Stories of Arizona profiles "Hal Empie: Tubac Artist"
July 11, 2002 A new report reveals how Proposition 301 is working; the story of the late "Morrie" Berman, a Sun City photographer
July 9, 2002 Youth Boot Camps; the growing public awareness of postpartum depression
July 8, 2002 The fate of Indian gaming in Arizona is before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals;
"Stories of Arizona" profiles Calvin Goode: Phoenix community leader
July 5, 2002 A look at the just-completed session of the U.S. Supreme Court; its decisions and their impact on Arizona
July 2, 2002 Rehabilitating the forrest areas burned during the Rodeo-Chediski fire; the basics of water safety
July 1, 2002 The challenges evacuees face as a result of the Rodeo-Chedeski wildfire; "Stories of Arizona" profiles Grace Frederick: Broadcast pioneer

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June 2002
Air Date Program Topics
June 27, 2002 What are the contributing factors to Arizona's wildfires and who is to blame? What will developing storm conditions in the Pacific mean for Arizona's severe drought?
June 25, 2002 Experts discuss whether or not there will be enough water to if the current drought conditions continue;factors that led to the Rodeo Chediski Fire
June 24, 2002 "300 Kids" - a pilot program for providing behavioral healthcare to Arizona children; "Stories of Arizona" Angel Delgadillo and his efforts to save historic Route 66
June 21, 2002 "The Journalists' Roundtable"
June 20, 2002 Find out who is running for Congress in Arizona this year; the artwork of sculptor Duffy McMahon
June 18, 2002 Supporters of Clean Elections challenge an appeals court ruling that the major funding source is unconstitutional;
the Arizona's current drought and its effect on the state's agricultural industry and wildlife
June 17, 2002 The Arizona Court of Appeals ruling that eliminates the main source of funding for Arizona's Clean Elections system; "Stories of Arizona" profiles Esther Don Tang, Tucson community leader
June 14, 2002 "The Journalists Roundtable"
June 13, 2002 Who is running for statewide offices and a discussion on the more headed races; World War II Navajo Codetalkers
June 11, 2002 A comparison of the state's economy to the rest of the nation; a look at new laws passed by the state legislature including one prohibiting animal cruelty; the music of Arizona Flamenco guitarist, Chris Burton
June 10, 2002 State agencies investigate the contract between Qwest and the Arizona School Facilities Board that would spend more than a billion dollars to build new schools; "Stories of Arizona" profiles Bennie Gonzales, visionary architect
June 7, 2002 "The Journalists Roundtable"
June 6, 2002 A legislative report on how to improve the business climate in Arizona;
Dale Chihuly Installations, the artwork of the internationally-acclaimed glass artist currently on exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum
June 5, 2002 A political analysis of the upcoming gubernatorial race; a look at some of the rarest and most significant books and manuscripts in the southwest known as "Special Collections"
June 4, 2002 What is being done to prevent additional wildfires during this wildfire season; keeping Arizona highways litter free
June 3, 2002 Building Leadership in Arizona;
"Stories of Arizona" profiles Dolan Ellis, Arizona's official balladeer

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May 2002
Air Date Program Topics
May 31, 2002 "The Journalists' Roundtable"
May 30, 2002 Arizona legislative wrap-up with democratic leadership; Mesa citizens vote on Arizona Cardinal's stadium
May 29, 2002 Arizona legislative wrap-up;
Mesa safe program for seniors that aims to improve communications, outreach and training on issues of elder abuse
May 28, 2002 Air quality update; preventing osteoporosis
May 27, 2002 Arizona State University President Lattie Coor's farewell address to Arizona's business leaders and ASU staff and faculty
May 24, 2002 "The Journalists' Roundtable"
May 23, 2002 Arizona's legislative session;
Arizona's dropout rates;
How to properly display the United States flag during Memorial Day
May 22, 2002 "Coming of Age" report from St. Luke's Health Initiatives looks at Arizona's capacity to meet the healthcare demands of an aging population;
WWII veteran Leon Grammens
May 21, 2002 Latest results from the KAET Poll including the Governor's race; Arizona highway safety issues
May 20, 2002 Legislative update; Prop. 204 and its impact on health care costs; Habitat for Humanity's master planned community in Phoenix
May 17, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
May 16, 2002 Is the "education rollover" constitutional? Arizona lawmakers are considering balancing the state budget by deferring the final payment of the fiscal year from the State to schools into next year's budget;
State Parks' possible plans to close up to six parks
May 15, 2002 Legislative update; Progress report on the Valley's light rail system
May 14, 2002 State budget for next year; how budget cuts may affect tourism department;
Arizona State University Biomedical Institute.
May 13, 2002 HORIZON looks at an effort by lawmakers to institute an oversight committee for the state corrections department;
Titanic exhibit at the Arizona Science Center
May 10, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
May 9, 2002 Baptist Foundation of Arizona and Arthur Andersen accounting firm;
A play about Frank Lloyd Wright's legacy;
Dean of Arizona State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design John Meunier
May 8, 2002 Legislative and Congressional Redistricting Problems; Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Adoption
May 7, 2002 Arizona's extended drought and the threat of wildfires;
House bill 2082 - the bill that would create a "no-call" list for telemarketers - fining them if they call people on that list.
May 6, 2002 HORIZON special on the cost of prescription drugs
Prescription Prognosis
May 3, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
May 2, 2002 The Tourism and Sports Authority and the latest on the Cardinal stadium;
ASU Professor Brooks D. Simpson's involvement with the PBS special American Experience "Ulysses S. Grant"; Taliesen West
May 1, 2002 Legislative Update; Arizona's Democratic Party and a recent fund raising event featuring former President Bill Clinton; The Arizona Humane Society's New Campus for Compassion

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April 2002
Air Date Program Topics
April 29, 2002 Have lawmakers come up with a solution to the state's budget woes?; a new report on housing in the Valley and state
April 26, 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
April 25, 2002 Channel 8 poll results on cultural opportunities in the valley; Dale Chihuly Exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum; local family of glass blowers
April 24, 2002 Legislative update on how Proposition 200 will affect Tempe business; a new bill that would restrict telemarketing; an Indian ballot game proposal
April 23, 2002 Channel 8 poll results on the death penalty; state legislation that could keep the wrongfully accused off death row; medical report on valley fever
April 22, 2002 Legislative budget cuts and their impact on Arizona families; delivery of health and social services; Phoenix junior golf program
April 19, 2002 The Journalists' Roundtable
April 18, 2002 Arizona's drought;100th anniversary of the birth of photographer Ansel Adams
April 17, 2002 A legislative update on the new Maricopa County jail and the governor's Indian gaming bill.
April 16, 2002 Arizona's economic road to recovery;
economy of biotechnology
April 15, 2002 Update on Indian gaming issues
April 12, 2002 The Journalists' Roundtable
April 11, 2002 Arizona lawyers argue case
before U.S. Supreme Court
April 10, 2002 Legislative update on possible sales tax expansion; Indian gaming
April 9, 2002 Legislative update on Arizona Cardinals stadium;
Arizona's rattlesnakes
April 5, 2002 The Journalists' Roundtable
April 4, 2002 Executive director of Arizona School Facilities Board and reports of ties to a computer company providing software to Arizona schools; OneBookAZ
April 3, 2002 Homebuilders v. Homeowners;
state legislative update
April 2, 2002 Sheriff Joe Arpaio's decision not to run for governor; legislative protection for employees with mental disabilities;
African stone sculptures

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March 2002
Air Date Program Topics
March 29, 2002 The Journalists' Roundtable
March 28, 2002 ASU study on tuition tax credits;
Restricting kids' access to the Web at libraries; Indian petroglyphs
March 27, 2002 Special legislative session on Indian gaming;
Clean Elections funding sources;
Recent findings from a study in the New England Journal of Medicine -- when people take both aspirin and the pain reliever Ibuprofen the beneficial clot-preventing properties of aspirin become blocked
March 26, 2002 Arizona physician is next U.S. Surgeon General; Biotechnology in Arizona
March 25, 2002 U.S. Supreme Court Midterm Review
March 22, 2002 The Journalists' Roundtable
March 21, 2002 Gila River Community bids on Cardinals' Stadium; Book on Former Arizona Governor, Evan Mecham
March 20, 2002 Legislative update on state budget
March 15, 2002 The Journalists' Roundtable
March 8, 2002 The Journalists' Roundtable
March 1, 2002 The Journalists' Roundtable
February 2002
Air Date Program Topics
Feb. 28 , 2002 Results of latest KAET Channel 8 poll;
future pay raises for state workers;
continuation of features on Arizona authors
Feb. 27 , 2002 New outline for Indian Gaming;
Legislative Update
Feb. 26 , 2002 Location of New Cardinals' Stadium;
results from latest KAET channel 8 poll;
legislative affects on homeowners' associations;
latest Mars mission and ASU's new Mars facility.
Feb. 25 , 2002 Increase in property taxes;
50th anniversary of the Sonora Desert Museum
Feb. 22 , 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
Feb. 20 , 2002 Prescription Prognosis, special three-part series examining the costs of prescription drugs
Part three - "Future Legislation"
Feb. 19 , 2002 Prescription Prognosis, special three-part series examining the costs of prescription drugs
Part two - "On-line Pharmacies"
Feb. 18 , 2002 Prescription Prognosis, special three-part series examining the costs of prescription drugs
Part one - "South to Mexico"
Feb. 15 , 2002 The Journalists Roundtable
Feb. 14 , 2002 Efforts to get a State Archives building; preserving Phoenix's pioneer cemetery; Author Bob Boze Bell talks about his new book on Tombstone, Arizona
Feb. 13 , 2002 New campaign to keep kids off drugs; 1960s civil rights protest; midweek legislative update.
Feb. 12 , 2002 Possible outlaw on non-compete clauses in the broadcasting industry; Monday's terrorist alert; Arizona Cardinal's new stadium location.
Feb. 11 , 2002 Gambling in Arizona and various legislative bills that may effect it.
Feb. 8 , 2002 The state budget deficit; Senator John McCain's recent surgery; Phoenix City Council Votes on Downtown location for the new Arizona Cardinals football stadium.
Feb. 7, 2002 Financial scams in Arizona compared to the Enron scandal; the state's law suit against Enron and and accounting firm; Identity theft
Feb. 6, 2002 Special legislative session;
Arizona's new Supreme Court Justice;
animal artist Ron Burns
Feb. 1 , 2002 Location of new Cardinal's Stadium; legislative bill that would give the state a cut of Indian Casino Profits; withdrawel of Qwest's plans to share customer information.
January 2002
Air Date Program Topics
Jan.31, 2002 The latest on the legislative plan to build the Cardinals a football stadium at ASU; an Arizona woman talks about her experiences using horses for therapeutic purposes.
Jan.30, 2002 Fixing the state's budget;
local 5th graders participation in the Junior Achievement program.
Jan.28, 2002 State Budget Cuts; location of new Cardinal's Stadium.
Jan.24, 2002 Democratic leadership in the Arizona Legislature; rehabiliating Arizona's juvenile offenders; taking golf from the country club to the inner city
Jan.23, 2002 Fixing the state budget; new legislation concerning the proposal to split Maricopa County
Jan.22, 2002 Citizens Clean Elections Act of 1998
Jan.21, 2002 World War II Japanese internment camps; civil rights; racial profiling
Jan.18, 2002 Governor Hull's final state of the state speech; start of new state legislative session;
Qwest and its plan to share customer information.
Jan.17, 2002 Privacy of phone records; citizen's privacy rights.
Jan.16, 2002 Balancing the state's budget; problems with Arizona's water laws.
Jan.15, 2002 Valley metro bus service; Arizona's prepation for potential biological attacks;a profile of former governor Paul Fannin
Jan. 14, 2002 Governor Jane Dee Hull's State of the State Address
Jan. 10, 2002 Arizona's record home sales in 2001; the Arizona Supreme Court and the mayor of Tempe; reduction in airborne particulate levels
Jan. 9, 2002 Upcoming state legislation; new district maps
Jan. 8, 2002 Arizona Senator Jon Kyl
Jan. 7, 2002 Grazing leases of state trust land; Arizona's pecan harvest
Jan. 3, 2002 Valley's freeway system; the plan to get Internet service into all Arizona schools
Jan. 2, 2002 Debate over the Colorado River Delta

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