Peter O'Dowd
News Director
News Director Peter O'Dowd leads a newsroom that includes reporters in seven Southwestern bureaus. His work has aired on The BBC, NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Talk of the Nation, and American Public Media's Marketplace. He's covered technology, the housing bubble and the constant flap over immigration policy that keeps Arizona in the national spotlight. Peter began his radio career at Wyoming Public Radio. He has a master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, and he's taught English in Tokyo, Japan.
Recent Stories
Fronteras Desk Lands In Nicaragua
Fronteras Desk is in Central America for two weeks. We're further south in this hemisphere than we've ever been. And as we always do, we'll come back with a few tales — reminders of just how connected our seemingly distant worlds really are.
Arizona's Role In The Gang Of Eight
Republicans John McCain and Jeff Flake are part of the so-called Gang of Eight, a bipartisan group in the Senate that’s hammering out a proposal.
- By Peter O'Dowd
- January 22, 2013
How Desert Gardeners Brace For A Freeze
When the cold air comes, look for Styrofoam cups.
Immigration's Gang Of Eight
When the U.S. Senate takes up immigration reform, two lawmakers from Arizona will have a big hand in shaping the debate. Republican senators John McCain and Jeff Flake are part of the so-called Gang of Eight, a bi-partisan group of elected officials crafting a reform proposal. Peter O’Dowd tells us what to expect from the influential pair and what their role in the debate means for a state that's become Ground Zero on immigration. To be published Jan. 22, 2013
A New Congresswoman's Dissertation On Genocide
A peak inside U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema's doctoral dissertation.
Kyrsten Sinema Prepares For National Stage
Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat with a unique life story, will represent Arizona's new 9th Congressional District.
- By Peter O'Dowd
- December 27, 2012
Study: US Gun Policy Felt In Mexico
A economist says access to assault weapons in the United States affects violence in Mexican border towns.
- By Peter O'Dowd
- December 19, 2012
A Family Recovers After Three-Year Housing Heartache
A teenager's radio diary prompts thoughts on recovery.
Bilateral US-Mexico Program To Fly Deportees To Mexico City Has Ended
A two-month trial period of flying Mexican deportees to Mexico City has ended.
- By Peter O'Dowd, John Rosman
- December 7, 2012
Key Races In Western States Bolstered By Historic Latino Turnout
Latino Decisions called Latino voters in battleground states like Colorado and Nevada part of the "Western firewall" that helped protect the president’s lead.
- By Peter O'Dowd
- November 7, 2012
