Tucsonans standing up for Iran
Featured on the February 29th, 2026 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:
- Özlem Ayşe Özgür visits a local demonstration led by Iranian-Americans, protesting the January crackdown on free speech in Iran, She also explores some of the history behind the very strained relations between the U.S. and Iran.
- Why 21st century homebuilders are finding value in an ancient technique, and meet the Steen family from Sonoita who is sharing this wisdom with those who want to learn, checkout the full story on Arizona Illustrated
Producer: Samantha Callicutt Videographer: Clarice Bales, Diana Cadena Editor: Diana Cadena
- Find out about a local organization that is teaching dogs of all shapes and sizes to better help their humans in need Ability Dogs of Arizona Ability Dogs of Arizona Tony Paniagua talks with the Arizona executive director, as well as a client who has benefitted from their service.
And In Support of their mission, the Loft Cinema presents "Doggie Shorts", on March 1st. a showcase of Cinema focused on our 4-legged friends.
- And, what fictional detective would you want to solve the case of your own murder? We asked some fans of NPR and PBS to give us a clue, at a local showing of Bookish hosted by AZPMEvents
Webpage by Sarah Arellano.
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