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Phoenix, AZ

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KJZZ's The Show

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English

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480-834-5627


Episodes

How the Phoenix Police Department is working to combat a systemic officer shortage

3/18/2024
As Arizonans vote in the Presidential Preference Election this week, the age of the two presumptive major party nominees has been a topic of conversation. When do these discussions veer into ageism? Plus, how the Phoenix Police Department is working to combat a systemic officer shortage. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:50:22

How this artist took inspiration from ceramics and the desert to make huge textile exhibit

3/15/2024
The presidential race has come more into focus, just ahead of Arizona’s Presidential Preference Election. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And, how a textile artist found inspiration from the ASU Art Museum's ceramics collection. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:46:22

Sedona City Council votes to create a safe place for people to sleep in their cars

3/14/2024
Legislative Republicans say Gov. Katie Hobbs made a mistake in vetoing the Arizona Border Invasion Act. The state Senate president on why they plan to continue sending her border-related bills. And, our Saguaro Land series continues with a look at designing for the desert. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:40:29

The language around immigration is ramping up with the political debate

3/13/2024
How the language we use about immigration changes with the political debate. And Modified Arts has been open on Roosevelt Row for 25 years — how it’s shaped the arts district. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:47:37

Kari Lake could be on trial for defamation while she's running for U.S. Senate

3/12/2024
Stephen Richer’s defamation lawsuit against Kari Lake will be allowed to continue. We’ll hear what that could mean as her U.S. Senate campaign heats up. Plus, an Arizona artist talks about her exhibit looking at the future matriarchs of the Black community. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:50:11

How 6 Colorado River states will come to an agreement on water sharing

3/11/2024
Colorado River basin states are facing a deadline to come up with new rules for managing the overtaxed river. We’ll hear why two plans have emerged from two familiar groups. Plus, meet the actor on stage who has to be prepared to fill in for just about every role. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:46:04

Will Democrats regret the 'bad breakup' with Kyrsten Sinema?

3/8/2024
Arizona voters got the answer to a long-running question this week as Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said she would not run for reelection. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a local author on the Tucson Festival of Books and writing in the Southwest. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:47:32

The Dartmouth men’s basketball team voted to unionize, and it could transform college sports

3/7/2024
The Dartmouth men’s basketball team voted this week to unionize, a first for college student-athletes. We’ll hear What that move could mean for the future of college sports. Plus, a famous composer’s lost work will be performed for the first time in more than 125 years, right here in Phoenix. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:50:47

Like in Tucson, groups that aid migrants in metro Phoenix face a funding cliff

3/6/2024
Shelters that aid migrants who are arriving in Arizona at record rates are in dire straits as federal funding runs out. We talk to the director of one of those shelters in Arizona. And, research suggests how patients and their doctors talk about opioids could play a role in that crisis. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:49:08

A whistleblower has come forward in the death of Gilbert teen Preston Lord

3/5/2024
A federal judge has largely upheld two laws that require proof of citizenship to vote in Arizona. But advocates who sued over what they called civil rights violations say the worst provisions were stuck down. Plus, a whistleblower has come forward in the death of Gilbert teen Preston Lord. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:47:10

Investors are glowing over uranium prices. Here's what will happen in Arizona

3/4/2024
Uranium prices have been on the rise, as has the number of new mining operations announced. What does history tell us about whether this is a real boom or not? Plus, a writer makes the case for open borders on humanitarian and environmental grounds. That and more on The Show

Duration:00:47:02

If Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer loses, Democrats win

3/1/2024
A member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus has announced a primary challenge to Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, we remember Arizona artist Ed Mell, who passed away recently. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:46:19

NYC brawl video triggered fears of migrant crime wave. But numbers say otherwise

2/29/2024
Hundreds of thousands of migrants have been bused to cities across the country, and leaders in some of those cities say it’s leading to an increase in crime. Is there really a link between a rise in migrant populations and crime? Plus, we’ll meet an Arizona comedian looking to live her dream in New York City. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:47:17

New Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner says politics should not drive this agency

2/28/2024
A sit-down with the newly appointed Maricopa County sheriff. And we’ll learn what topological acoustics means — and how it’s being used in Arizona. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:50:12

Observers say decorum in the Arizona Legislature is getting worse

2/27/2024
The Arizona Legislature has long been home to fierce policy debates, as well as the occasional personal insult. We’ll hear why observers say decorum is getting worse at the state Capitol. Plus, how a rice-sized beetle is killing pine trees throughout the Valley. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:40:21

Phoenix approved $1M to keep its largest homeless shelter open. The director says it isn't enough

2/26/2024
The Phoenix City Council approved $1 million in stopgap funding to keep Arizona's largest homeless services program running. But the number of people experiencing homelessness in our community continues to climb. Plus, this Midwest transplant looks at Phoenix with fresh eyes — and draws it.

Duration:00:39:30

What motivated election denier Debbie Lesko to run for county supervisor

2/23/2024
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko announced she is running for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, and Kari Lake is trying to make peace with Meghan McCain. Our Friday NewsCap panelists break down those and more of the week’s top stories. Plus, our Saguaro Land series continues with a look at how social media has shined a spotlight on the Sonoran Desert. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:39:46

How art can transform kids' trauma into resilience

2/22/2024
An Arizona nonprofit that aims to use the arts to help kids who have undergone trauma has a new leader. We’ll hear his vision for the organization. Plus, one lawmaker is trying to lift the ban on cruising in Valley cities — and lowrider fans are happy about it. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:37:17

Sandra Day O’Connor’s son says he doesn’t support AZ plan to build a statue in her honor

2/21/2024
An effort to build a statue in honor of Sandra Day O’Connor is coming up against opposition — from one of her sons. And our Made in Arizona series continues with a Navajo weaver — and skateboarder. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:45:52

Arizona — among other states — is taking up the mantle to pass paid family medical leave

2/20/2024
States across the country are looking into ways to protect kids from the harms posed to them by social media. How court rulings have forced some policymakers to change their approach. And, how one Arizona researcher is working to control rodent populations — with their fertility. That and more on The Show.

Duration:00:48:53