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Two food banks in Nogales, Ariz., provide fresh produce and pantry staples to families in need.

Two Food Banks, One Community

Nogales, Arizona food banks are assisting thousands of people each month.
Kimberly Craft interviews Bruce Wright, CEO of the University of Arizona's Science and Technology Park, and Joann MacMaster, director of AZCI.

UA Expands Business Incubator

Joann MacMaster begins as new director
Frank Antenori, Republican State Senator for District 30, and Al Melvin, Republican State Senator for District 26, join the studio for an interview.

Al Melvin and Frank Antenori Talk Jobs

Republican state senators say job creation is critical for Arizona's economic recovery
Lynn Skelton, Mayor of Sahuarita, joins Kimberly Craft in the studio.

Growing Pains in Sahuarita

Mayor must deal with growth despite challenging times
Felipe Garcia, vice president of community affairs for the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, discusses how Mexican shoppers contribute to the Tucson economy.

Money from Mexico Boosts Tucson Businesses

New study shows shoppers from neighboring Mexican states are vital to our economy
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

Eavesdropping on the Supreme Court

Listen to how Arizona defended itself in the nation's highest court
Park Place Mall at night.

Mexican Visits to Arizona On the Rise Again

Shopping mall executives say visitors never really left
Downtown Tucson

Downtown Development Takes Off

Public money stimulates a burst of private investment
Bill Buckmaster, Jim Nintzel of the *Tucson Weekly* and Linda Valdez of the *Arizona Republic* take on Rio Nuevo and the state's deficit.

Friday Roundtable

The Rio Nuevo Audit and the state's continuing money woes are among the items on this week's Friday Roundtable
Political pollster Margaret Kenski dissects the 2010 elections.

Deconstructing Election 2010

Political pollster Margaret Kenski looks at the 2010 election and the implications for the political year ahead
Karin Uhlich (left), Tucson's Democratic Vice-Mayor, and Paul Cunningham (right), City Councilmember for Ward 2, take on the post-Prop 400 fallout.

Fallout Post Prop 400 Prompts Problems

City council also nixes Greyhound relocation
Casa Maria Director Brian Flagg discusses the effect of the economic downfall on Tucson families and his organization's efforts to help the community.

Homeless In a Time of Bounty

In the midst of holiday plenty, Brian Flagg champions the poor
Workers prepare for opening of "Santa's Workshop."

“Santa’s Workshop” Readies for Business

As Black Friday approaches, many charities and social service agencies are asking for donations to help the needy -- but one organization is a bit different.
Lisette DeMars, membership coordinator for Local First Arizona.

Holiday Shopping Season Arrives--With a Vengeance

As retailers bump up Black Friday, Tucson businesses urge consumers to keep it local
Bill Buckmaster, Linda Valdez and Jim Nintzel discuss the city's growing deficit.

Friday Roundtable

Cuts, Cuts and More Cuts!
The Friday Newsmaker interview is with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

Newsmaker: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords

After winning re-election, the Congresswoman discusses her campaign, the lame duck Congress and the tasks ahead.

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