Arizona Spotlight

Famed actress and director Marsha Mason returns to Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Author Jacquelyn L. Jackson talks about "The Female Rouge: A Memoir of Living Fiercely"; and historian Janelle Molony on the fascinating history of Ostrich ranching in Arizona.

The first signs of spring time in the Sonoran Desert

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Jeanine Cummins on her novel "Speak to Me of Home"; Indigenous artist Tim Farris talks about "Tricksters and Truthtellers"; and you and your pet are invited to join a parade.

Tucsonans standing up for Iran

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Canelo Project: A Straw Bale Story; Ability Dogs trains canines to help humans in need; and which fictional detective do you trust?

Legal observers stand ready to bear witness to injustice in our community

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge searches for the voices of tomorrow; the Arizona premiere of a new documentary about Paul McCartney in the 1970s; and a story about the bond of love between a father and daughter.

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.