Spot 127 was conceived of and formed as a strategic initiative, but is now transitioning into the KJZZ News operation, giving the students even more direction and instruction in digital media storytelling techniques.

The Spot 127 facility is located in the Phoenix suburb of Maryvale, where the public school District has a 91% free or reduced lunch rate.  Kids from other Valley cities participate, too, and often drive or use public transportation to get to Spot 127.  Our full-time Instructional Team interviews and meets with each student applicant before starting the program.  Then, based upon the assessment, the youth are placed into small working groups.  

So, KJZZ isn't just news and music. Together, we are helping to equip our youth for the next chapter in their lives, which could include a path to higher education, job skills and self-confidence, all while using creative energy and digital communication skills to help change our world.

What is a KJZZ original production? Is it local? Is it news from our neighborhood? Is it fun? Is it important? Yes and Yes.

KJZZ Original Productions are shows that bring you the topics that we are talking about in Phoenix and in Arizona.  It's news, it's conversation and it's all about where we live. The programs are KJZZ's Here and Now and The Show.

We are focusing on the Phoenix and the Valley because the stories that have the greatest impact on us are those closest to home. The conversations include politics and sunshine laws, energy and public utilities, local artists and bands that are making an impact, the news of the day and quirky personalities that make Phoenix unique.

The highlights and the characters are at Here and Now and The Show. You can follow us on twitter @kjzzphoenix

When was the last time you looked at the radio and your mouth was hanging open in awe?  Or you laughed out loud? Or you talked back to the radio?  All in the same hour?  It may have been the last time you heard This American Life with Ira Glass.

Ira and his team take you on a journey through some of the best public radio storytelling available today.  For listeners of a certain age, this is the show that hooked them on KJZZ.  Probably the best way to understand the show is to start at the favorites page.

This American Life - it's what you didn't expect that grabs your attention.  Take five minutes and see how the crew says I love you on the blog.

KJZZ 91.5 would like to thank all of the members and staff who joined us Tuesday for Back To Radio Night With NPR President and CEO Jarl Mohn who entertained the crowd by sharing his vision for the future of public radio along with his witty humor. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful evening to share with our community of KJZZ supporters.

Social Security and YOU - Feb. 2015

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