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Lessons from the Chiricahuas

What happens to ecosystems after a wildfire or other major disturbances? (07:22)

Wildlife and the Bighorn

A look at some of the specific wildlife species that live in the Catalina Mountains north of Tucson and how wildfire impacts their existence. (07:17)

After the Burn

In the aftermath of the Bighorn Fire, researchers see a unique opportunity to better understand how fire impacts southern Arizona's delicate sky island ecosystems. (07:07)

Favorite Places: Mission Garden

A living agricultural museum where heritage fruit trees, grape arbors, and timeline gardens thrive at the base of Sentinel Peak.

Episode 706

Mental Health and the Pandemic; Favorite Places: Armory Park; OSIRIS-REx - “Touch-And-Go” (28:00)

OSIRIS-REx Touch-and-Go

A behind-the-scenes look at the successful capture of dust and pebbles from the surface of an ancient asteroid more than 200 million miles from Earth. (11:14).

Favorite Places: Armory Park

Valeria Moraga, Design Professional at the firm Poster Mirto McDonald, describes Armory Park Neighborhood. (03:25)

TSO's Digital Stage

The Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s 2020-2021 season was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic but the music hasn’t stopped. (05:57)

Favorite Places: Underwood Garden

Associate Director of the Southern The Arizona Chapter of the American Institute of Architects describes the Underwood Garden on the University of Arizona campus. (02:58)

Episode 705

Deidra Peaches, Filmmaker; TSO's Digital Stage; Favorite Places: Underwood Garden; The Bahidaj Harvest

Episode 704

Politics as Unusual; Grand Mama Jones; Favorite Places: Grotto Hill; Sheriff Estrada

Grand Mama Jones

Grand Mama Jones, as she is known in her family, has been a rock for everyone around her. (07:32)

Favorite Places: Grotto Hill

A special place located just east of the Mission San Xavier del Bac on the Tohono O'odham Nation. (03:48)

Politics as Unusual

Research reveals that we might not be as politically polarized as we think. (03:23)

Episode 703

A Shadow Pandemic; Favorite Places: Hi Corbett Field; The Muralist; Just Listen: It Won't Matter (28:00)

Just Listen: It Won't Matter

Community leaders Sam Brown and Debi Chess share their experiences in the final installment of the "Just Listen" series. (3:38)

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