Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
KJZZ's The Show
Language:
English
Contact:
480-834-5627
Website:
http://kjzz.org/podcast/the-show
Email:
theshow@kjzz.org
Episodes
Trump convictions won't change many Arizona voters' minds
5/31/2024
A special state House committee has recommended impeaching Attorney General Kris Mayes. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, one of the stars of “The Sandlot” talks about the film’s legacy more than 30 years after its release. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:45:47
New AI guidelines for Arizona schools aim to make education more human
5/30/2024
AI is disrupting all sorts of fields, including education. We’ll hear what new guidance for Arizona schools says about how to use the technology. Plus, why the architect who designs ports of entry says there's no invasion on our southern border. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:45:37
New survey shows Arizona voters agree on a surprising number of issues
5/29/2024
Campaign season is in full swing in advance of this summer’s primaries and November’s general election. But lots of voters say candidates aren’t talking about the right issues. Plus, the unexpected figures providing relief in hospitals and crisis zones all over the world: humanitarian clowns. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:49:50
A school funding trial years in the making gets underway
5/28/2024
A long-awaited trial on school funding in Arizona will get underway Tuesday. We’ll hear how the case came to be and what the sides will be arguing. Plus, a massive program in California put people experiencing homelessness in hotels, and the results were powerful. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:48:33
Some of our favorite stories about summertime, heat and good tunes
5/27/2024
On this Memorial Day, we’re listening back to some of our favorite stories about summertime and heat. We’ll find out how California is working with its cities, counties and tribes to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat, learn about some of Arizona’s best swimming spots and hear what makes a great summer song. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:47:27
The Republican border bill will face legal, fundraising challenges
5/24/2024
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed two housing bills, and the state Senate OK’d a border security ballot measure. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze those and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, how a choir uses music to keep a sense of self during a period of personal uncertainty. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:47:01
Delaying executions violates Arizona law, Maricopa County attorney says
5/23/2024
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has been critical of a two-year pause put on executions by the attorney general. Why prisoners could be put to death in Arizona again next year. Plus, the impact on DACA recipients of being able to access health care under the Affordable Care Act. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:45:56
Hobbs signs accessory dwelling unit expansion over objections of cities and towns
5/22/2024
Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed two new bills aimed at easing the housing crisis in Arizona. We’ll hear why critics are saying it will open the door for more short-term rentals. Plus, why Amazon won’t be able to use its drone delivery service during some hot summer days in the Valley. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:51:48
Over half of Mormons have negative views of Trump. They may be a swing vote in November
5/21/2024
Evangelicals have voted overwhelmingly for former President Donald Trump in recent years. But the same cannot be said of another religious group with a large presence in Arizona: Latter-day Saints. And, using AI to communicate with loved ones who’ve died. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:45:56
Arizona's largest business group opposes the Republican border bill
5/20/2024
GOP lawmakers want to send a tough immigration measure to the ballot for voters this November. Now the state’s largest business group is coming out against it. Plus, Valley residents will be seeing another company’s autonomous vehicles on the road. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:45:43
Republican border bill likely to end up on a crowded Arizona ballot
5/17/2024
State lawmakers sent a pair of housing bills to the governor, but a high-profile border security proposal remains stalled. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze those and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, meet the composer behind a mashup of Mahler, Tupac and Biggie. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:49:24
It's getting harder to keep vulnerable people safe in the Arizona heat
5/16/2024
The Valley has already hit triple digits this year, and officials are gearing up to try to help people stay safe this summer. We explore the role of nonprofits in that effort. And, the controversy surrounding a proposed wind energy transmission line. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:48:31
Arizona border bill stalls after one Republican senator opposes 'Dreamers' provision
5/15/2024
One Republican state senator is standing in the way of his caucus’ plan to put a strict border bill on the November ballot. We’ll break down his concerns and where we go from here. Plus, how one Valley school has successfully kept smartphones out of the classroom. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:39:34
The surprising reasons Latino Protestants are embracing Christian nationalism
5/14/2024
New research shows 21% of U.S. Latinos are now Protestant, and a majority of that number also qualify as Christian nationalists. We’ll hear how this religious shift could impact the 2024 election. Plus, could turning unused commercial buildings into homes help the state’s housing shortage? That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:42:09
More than $1B was invested in Arizona early childhood education. That funding is about to run out
5/13/2024
The federal government has invested more than $1 billion in funding for early childhood programs in our state in recent years. That funding is set to expire in a few months. Plus, the inspiration behind an album of tuba music. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:46:28
Republicans want Arizona voters focused on the border, not abortion
5/10/2024
Arizona lawmakers are moving ahead with proposals on housing and border security. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, going out in search of treasure with a group of amateur rock hunters. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:48:38
Chandler's artist in residence is working on a play about classic African American folklore stories
5/9/2024
The new artist in residence for Chandler is working on a play about classic African American folklore stories, after finishing her first musical about the Underground Railroad. And, the chaplain for Muslim life at ASU shares that Muslim students are feeling the effects of the war in Gaza every day. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:49:52
This group of people didn't see an anxiety spike during COVID-19
5/8/2024
The rates of people dealing with anxiety have been on the rise over the past few years, especially during the pandemic. The surprising reason why those numbers have not risen much among one population. Plus, is something lost when college freshmen choose their own roommates? That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:51:06
Climate change will make Arizona more urban — and more expensive
5/7/2024
Climate change could lead millions of Americans to leave their homes in the coming decades. A look at what that could mean for Phoenix and the Southwest. Plus, why Latinx is out and Latine is in. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:49:32
How Arizona's 'fake elector' case is different from others around the U.S.
5/6/2024
Eleven so-called fake electors for former President Trump have been indicted in Arizona. How the attorney general's case here plays into the national landscape. And, an investigation finds large-scale ag operations in Cochise County are depleting groundwater supplies there. That and more on The Show.
Duration:00:47:38