Nick Blumberg
Public Insight Journalist
Public Insight Journalist Nick Blumberg (Phoenix) has served as an Associate Producer for KJZZ’s Here and Now, a news and public affairs talk show covering the Phoenix area. He grew up on the far North Side of Chicago, and has been a news junkie as long as he can remember. He moved to Arizona to attend the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, graduating magna cum laude. He was part of the Murrow and PRNDI-award winning team at KJZZ that covered Arizona’s controversial SB 1070 anti-immigration law throughout 2010. His passions include pop culture, art and big dogs.
Recent Stories
McCain, Levin Say ICE Released 32 Felons Ahead Of Budget Cuts
Thirty-two felons were released from custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this year, according to a Senate subcommittee.
- By Nick Blumberg
- May 16, 2013
Major Voting Rights Provision Up For Supreme Court Review
When Arizona or Texas want to change any part of their election process, they have to run it by the U.S. Justice Department — that means everything from redistricting maps to voter ID laws to moving or closing a precinct. A case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday argues that Justice Department oversight has outlived its usefulness.
- By Nick Blumberg
- February 26, 2013
A Little Emotion
How emotional are journalists allowed to get?
Reporting On Reports
Do reporters do too much reporting on reports? A reporter weighs in.
Radio's Dark Secret (Well, Not Really)
Just HOW does public radio make everyone sound so erudite? Read on for some of the secrets.
The Governor Makes Gawker
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is (sort of) accused of assault by "renowned" gossip site Gawker.
Lame Duck GOP Senators Introduce Immigration Bill, But With No Path To Citizenship
Two Republican senators have introduced legislation to provide legal status for immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children. But the bill wouldn’t create a special path to citizenship.
- By Nick Blumberg
- November 27, 2012
Income Gap Rises In The Southwest
A recent study finds income inequality has risen drastically in the United States since the 1970s. Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas have among the widest gaps between rich and poor.
- By Nick Blumberg
- November 22, 2012
Elections: A Love-Hate Relationship For Journalists
Notes from the night of Nov. 6 and the days that have followed.
Arpaio Wins Sixth Term As Sheriff
Despite his lowest-ever approval ratings and poll numbers, bruising scandals, and a huge volunteer effort to oust him, Joe Arpaio was re-elected as Maricopa County Sheriff.
- By Nick Blumberg
- November 7, 2012
