Arizona In Focus

In this sixth and final episode of our In Focus DACA Special Report, we take a look back at what happened and what might be next. In September, we began a countdown to Dec. 8, the day some Democratic lawmakers hoped would let them force a vote on the Dream Act by threatening to scuttle the budget that expired that day, potentially shutting the government down.

Our theme song is “Zoo Bells,” and we also heard “Forgiveness,” both by Roddy Nikpour.

The Musical Instrument Museum is filled with unique instruments from all over the world. The MIM also has a 300-seat theater where it hosts hundreds of performances from a variety of musicians each year. On this episode of In Focus we spoke to theater manager Patrick Murphy.

In the fifth episode of In Focus DACA Special Report, the Cronkite News Washington D.C. bureau speaks with those lawmakers and others who think the Trump administration is right to do away with DACA in its current form.

The theme song is “Zoo Bells” and this episode also featured “Lost The Raid,” both by Roddy Nikpour.

Miss DJ MJ is a local Arizona DJ who doubles as a financial advisor. She has played around the country for popular clubs, private events and for major celebrities, while also helping people with their financial needs.

In the fourth episode of In Focus DACA Special Report, the Cronkite News Washington D.C. bureau speaks with young immigrants from countries other than Mexico - who account for one in five of the 800,000 DACA recipients in the U.S.

The theme song is "Zoo Bells" and this episode featured "A Week to Change," both by Roddy Nikpour.

Kaylor Cox is a local country musician in Tucson, Arizona who has opened up for well-known country musicians and is getting ready to move to Nashville to further her music career. On this episode of In Focus, we discuss Kaylor's music and her future plans.

In the third episode of In Focus DACA Special Report, the Cronkite News Washington D.C. bureau takes a step back from the ongoing fight over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to take a look at similar threats to the future of the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) program.

Our theme song is "Zoo Bells" by Roddy Nikpour.

Blaine Long is an Arizona-based Americana musician who was on Season 11 of The Voice and recently released his first album since being on the NBC show. On this episode of In Focus we meet Blaine at his album release party to discuss life on and off The Voice.

In the second episode of In Focus DACA Special Report, the Cronkite News Washington D.C. bureau examines the increasingly complex politics of Congress’ efforts to replace the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Our theme song is "Zoo Bells" and we also used "Zoo Jungle," both by Roddy Nikpour.

On our second episode of In Focus Season 2, we interview local alternative band Redhill. Two of the band's members tell us the story behind their unique orchestral style, their tour in London and how they build their fan base.