To talk about a new Democratic presidential ticket, an Arizona leader being considered to join that ticket and more, The Show sat down with former state lawmaker Paul Boyer and attorney Tom Ryan.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona is reportedly being considered to be Kamala Harris’ running mate on the Democratic ticket. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, brat summer: explained. How one word and an intense shade of green came to define the zeitgeist of 2024. That and more on The Show.…

It’s been 10 years since the scandal that rocked the Phoenix VA, and the system overall. What’s changed in that decade, and what hasn’t. Plus, a local artist envisions a more expansive approach to land acknowledgements. That and more on The Show.

Outside money is pouring into one Democratic primary race, and it’s not from the usual suspects. We’ll hear how a pro-cryptocurrency PAC is ramping up the pressure in CD3. Plus, a Deep Dive conversation with an advocate whose history of drug use led her to work to prevent overdoses. That and more on The Show.…

Many Democrats are rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris as she tries to consolidate support in advance of next month’s Democratic National Convention. An Arizona delegate shares how he’s feeling. Plus, we immerse ourselves in the mystical world of sound baths. That and more on The Show.

Arizona has been represented on stage at the Republican National Convention. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And, a preview of this weekend’s WNBA All-Star game in Phoenix. That and more on The Show.

There’s a plan in California to use AI as a translator in some health-care settings. The pros and cons of that, and how AI could be used in health care down the road. Plus, are we talking to kids too much about mental health today? That and more on The Show.

KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond. Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former state lawmaker Reginald Bolding joined The Show to talk about Arizona’s representation at the Republican National Convention, one Arizonan being floated as a potential replacement on the Democratic ticket …

Many offices have changed post-pandemic, with companies looking to bring workers back to the office. How a firm that helps other companies design their spaces remade its office. And, one Arizona farmer says persistent drought is putting her family farm's future in question. That and more on The Show.…

A recent Supreme Court decision has many worried about the strength of climate and conservation laws. And, we take a critical look at dire predictions of Phoenix’s future as temperatures are expected to get even hotter. That and more on The Show.

The Arizona Commission on the Arts took a hit to its budget this year. The group’s new leader talks about what that means for the state’s arts community. Plus, meet the 16-year-old Tempe native who’s headed to the Olympics. That and more on The Show.

Arizona is among a number of states that have joined a federal program to modernize the energy grid. What has to happen to achieve that goal? Plus, how politicians influence voters using the potent combination of nostalgia and vagueness. That and more on The Show.

To talk about a pair of Arizona Congressmen calling on Biden to step aside, a lawsuit filed over a ballot measure description and more, The Show sat down with Barrett Marson of Marson Media and attorney and former Congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

Two Democratic members of Congress from Arizona are calling on President Joe Biden to end his reelection campaign. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, we go deep into the world of designer handbags — and how to make sure they’re real. That and more on The Show.…

A bipartisan coalition of Arizona lawmakers is working to secure water rights for some of the state's largest tribes. Hear how it would solve one of the longest-running water issues for the Navajo, Hopi and more. Plus, a new Tiny Desert Concert from a band that's inspired by heartbreak and the desert. That and more on The Show.…

New research suggests Gen Xers may have more instances of cancer than previous generations. We’ll hear about the potential causes and what it means for the future. Plus, how to safely navigate the world of unregulated wellness apps. That and more on The Show.

Large numbers of Gen Z voters say both major political parties are out of touch with their concerns. Find out why many of them say they still plan to vote in November. Plus, tracking the migration of a little desert bird as the health of saguaros threatens their nesting sites. That and more on The Show.…

The southern border has once again become a top political issue in Arizona and beyond. We’ll meet new head of a commission that aims to foster binational relationships. Plus, taking Native American art to one of the country’s most prestigious museums. That and more on The Show.

Instead of reviewing the week’s top stories, today the Friday NewsCap takes a look back at the 2024 legislative session.

This year’s legislative session was long and at times divisive. Our Friday NewsCap panelists review the year at the state Capitol. Plus, what’s behind the increase in so-called mobile food concepts? That and more on The Show.

On a special July Fourth edition of The Show, we’ll listen back to some of our series Saguaro Land, in which we explored life in the Sonoran Desert. We’ll learn about some of the desert’s healing qualities, hear about a tiny bug that’s played a big role in fashion, and find out how the saguaro came to be the symbol of this region. That and more on …

Cities can be loud, cacophonous places with noises ranging from people to machines. We’ll hear how those urban soundscapes affect how we live in cities. Plus, why the dangers of extreme heat are getting more attention nationally. That and more on The Show.

Melanoma continues to be a big concern in Arizona, with our 300-plus days of sunshine. Why we may have a difficult time buying the most effective sunscreens. Plus, a new podcast asks the queer community to embrace an unlikely icon: Bruce Springsteen. That and more on The Show.

The state budget recently approved by Gov. Katie Hobbs includes what amounts to a hiring freeze for state employees. We’ll hear about the implications for Arizona and similar budget shortfalls happening in state governments nationwide. Plus, a new memoir explores the power of writing to combat addiction. That and more on The Show.…

To talk about the state’s final budget deal, the continuing controversy over money earmarked for helping treat opioid addiction and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus — who served in the administration of Gov. Jan Brewer — and former state lawmaker Jennifer Longdon.

To talk about the budget work going on at the Arizona Capitol, the report from the U.S. Justice Department on the Phoenix Police Department and more, The Show sat down with former state schools superintendent Jaime Molera of Molera Alvarez and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

To talk about the state House sending a border security proposal to November’s ballot, Gov. Katie Hobbs losing a court case dealing with state agency directors and more, The Show sat down with former state lawmaker Regina Cobb and former Congressional candidate Anita Malik.

In this week's Friday NewsCap, Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera talk about the impact of former President Donald Trump’s conviction in Arizona, the recommendation of a special House committee to impeach AG Kris Mayes and more.

KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond. To talk about the arraignment of many of the "fake electors," the Senate giving its OK to a border security ballot measure and more, The Show sat down with Chip Scutari of S+C Communications and attorney Tom Ryan.…

To talk about a border security ballot measure stalling — for now — in the Legislature, another ballot measure on elections moving forward and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero Ferguson with Elevate Strategies and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

To analyze the new border security measure GOP lawmakers are looking to send to November’s ballot, a new poll on Arizona’s presidential and U.S. Senate races and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

Doug Cole of HighGround and former state lawmaker Jen Longdon joined The Show to talk about Gov. Katie Hobbs signing the bill to repeal Arizona’s 1864 abortion law, a new border and immigration measure that could be sent to November’s ballot and more.

To break down the indictment of 11 so-called “fake electors” in Arizona, the state House repealing the 1864 abortion law and more, The Show sat down with former state lawmaker Regina Cobb and attorney and former Congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond. Former Arizona schools Superintendent Jaime Molera of Molera Alvarez and Gaelle Esposito of Creosote Partners joined The Show to talk about the latest on efforts to repeal Arizona’s 1864 abortion law at the state Capitol, a pair of lawmakers withdrawing …

Paul Bentz of HighGround and former Congressional candidate Anita Malik joined The Show to talk about the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion, the state Legislature moving to a one day a week schedule and more.

This week, abortion rights advocates are one step closer to getting an initiative on the Arizona ballot, and GOP leaders are pushing for stricter immigration measures. Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies and Matt Benson with the firm Veridus joined The Show to talk about these and more of the week’s headlines.…

On this podcast, we tell unusual stories about the state. Now, we’ve turned the storytelling over to you. We asked listeners to send their Arizona ghost stories to The Show during the month of October — and listeners have certainly delivered.

It’s a cross between shuffleboard and bowling — on ice! And, ever since the U.S. won Olympic gold in 2018, the sport of curling has been gaining in popularity. But long before that, curling has thrived from a devoted following right here in the desert. Plus, the story on the origins of the mascots of Arizona’s three public universities.…

In 2017, Bisbee artist Gretchen Baer opened a small art center just steps from the border in Naco, Sonora. Now, every Tuesday the little studio bursts into life. Plus, learn the history of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Phoenix.

How can you live a frontier lifestyle long after the frontier has closed? Today, it involves solar panels, composting toilets and rainwater harvesting. Meet some off-gridders in Cochise County. Plus, travel to a spot U.S. bass anglers have been heading to for decades.

Many people in the Southwest claim they have seen La Llorona or the weeping woman. People have spotted her along the Rio de Flag in Flagstaff all the way down to the San Pedro River near Tucson. Plus, hear the tale of the Baron of Arizona.

Arizona’s mountains, cinder cones and lava fields attest to the state’s wild geological youth. But those with an ear to the ground know the state’s seismic days are far from over. Plus, visit the town of Guadalupe.

For the final episode of this season, we’re going way back with two stories about the ancient past of Arizona’s land and its people.

In the old mining town west of Tucson, an arts community is now taking up residence in the old Curley School — and it’s thriving. We’re dedicating this episode to the characters keeping the historic building alive.

In this episode, we venture into some untold tales about food, fiction and film — some of the little-known arts and culture stories of the Grand Canyon State. In Tucson, we enter the Worlds of Words. Then, we go to a small valley in southern Arizona that has seen the silver screen. Finally, a globetrotting pastry finds its way to Tempe.…

The Untold Arizona podcast is back for season two with five new episodes! In this episode, we head to the state's southern border.

The Untold Arizona podcast is back for season two with five new episodes! In this episode, we’re hitting the Arizona road.

A story about a group of Boy Scouts who live in an unexpected place, trying to find a path to a better life. Plus, a tasty story about a little-known food grown in Arizona that’s making a culinary comeback.

We’re heading for Mexico. The first story is a mystery older than Arizona itself. For more than 50 years, historians have been uncertain whether the body of a famed explorer from the Spanish Crown was actually who everyone assumed it to be. And almost two centuries ago, the U.S. fought a gruesome war against Mexico and annexed a vast territory that…

We’re channeling Elivs Presley himself — exploring a piece of movie history that found its way to the middle of the Arizona desert. There's also a story about sweet a spot you’ve probably passed on Interstate 8. And in Cascabel, Arizona, a haven for parrots in need of a home.