Arizona Public Radio

Arizona Public Radio has been a trusted voice in the Southwest for decades. Morning hours bring Beethoven and Mozart, setting a calm tone. Then the news kicks in - NPR's Morning Edition with local cuts on Arizona water rights and education. It's not edgy programming. The classical selections stay conservative: Brahms, Tchaikovsky, the usual suspects. That's fine. The station knows its audience. The evening slot features more symphonic works, sometimes live recordings from the Phoenix Symphony. For news, the local reporters dig into state politics and environmental issues. You won't find experi…