The Rundown: Women in media, South Phoenix light rail and MLK day

The Rundown is a collaboration between Downtown Devil and Blaze Radio that recaps Downtown Devil’s weekly coverage of downtown Phoenix.

This week, host Daniel Perle and editors Stephanie Morse and Kara Carlson look at the Cronkite School’s series on women in the media and the South Phoenix community’s reaction to the latest phase of light rail extension planning.

Later they discuss former NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Gaelynn Lea‘s upcoming show at Valley Bar, Moses Sanchez’s mayoral candidacy and Phoenix’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day march.

Stories referenced in this episode:

Cronkite school launches new discussion series on women in the media

Valley Metro invites community to weigh in on light rail extension

METROnome: Gaelynn Lea takes cello-style violin to Valley Bar

Moses Sanchez announces bid for mayor

Slideshow: Thousands walk in MLK day march through downtown Phoenix

Contact the hosts at dmperle@asu.edu, kara.carlson@asu.edu and Stephanie.Morse@asu.edu