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What is the Arizona Public Interest Research Group?

Arizona Edition - The Arizona Public Interest Research Group touts itself as an independent voice for consumers.  Its slogan is Standing Up to Powerful Interests.  Standing up and saying anything these days, whether personally or through an organization, can lead to some conclude that they know everything about your politics.  But Diane E. Brown, executive director of Arizona PIRG says her group has largely avoiding labeling by sticking to the facts.  KAWC’s Lou Gum spoke with Brown in the KAWC studios about the organization and its history…(originally aired 08/07/14).

This piece originally aired during the August 7th Arizona Edition.  Other pieces featured in the show can be found below in the related content section.

Lou grew up in Tucson and has a long family history in the state of Arizona. He began his public radio career in 1988 at KNAU in Flagstaff as a classical music DJ and has been hooked on public radio since, transitioning to news after trying his hand at several other careers in publishing and commercial broadcasting. Lou has a degree in American Studies from Arizona State University and was KAWC's Morning Edition host for two and half years before becoming News and Operations Director.
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