KJZZ's The Show
819 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Show is a stream of curated stories from Phoenix, our region and around the country. With the help of reporters and producers around the region and globe we’ll mix the stories and news to keep you up-to-date and entertained.
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The Show for June 26, 2024: Biden's executive order on undocumented spouses hits home for this AZ lawmaker
June 26, 2024 18:07 - 45 minutes - 62 MBThere will be a long list of ballot measures for you to vote on this November. Now the lawsuits trying to stop them are racking up. Plus, how the president’s executive order on immigration could directly impact one state lawmaker’s family. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 25, 2024: Did the state budget compromise Arizona's water future?
June 25, 2024 17:27 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBWater was one of the biggest losers in the state’s bipartisan budget. One agency head says cutting funding now is a mistake for our state’s water future. Plus, one Valley puppeteer is helping neurodivergent kids express their feelings. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 24, 2024: This director says Hobbs' veto prevents needed treatment
June 24, 2024 17:56 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBGov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have allowed use of magic mushrooms for medical treatment. Is more research needed to ensure they're safe? And, we talk summer camp — and how hard it can be for working parents to keep kids busy all summer. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 21, 2024: Budget clash shows a budding rivalry between Mayes, Hobbs
June 21, 2024 17:49 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBState lawmakers wrapped up their 2024 session shortly after approving a new budget. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, what you can grow in your garden — even in Phoenix's scorching summers. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 20, 2024: Celebrity rattlesnake wrangler wants you to think differently about snakes
June 20, 2024 17:45 - 50 minutes - 70 MBJoshua Tree’s rattlesnake wrangler has a very popular Instagram account and a profile in the Los Angeles Times. We’ll hear what she wishes more people knew about rattlesnakes. Plus, a local writer takes on romance and birding in her first novel. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 19, 2024: More people are getting tested for Valley fever in AZ. This doctor says it's not enough
June 19, 2024 19:15 - 51 minutes - 71 MBA longtime political consultant just released a new book examining the country's largest voting bloc: Latinos. We'll hear about how he says both parties are failing them. And, an entire lab in Arizona studies this phenomenon of social insects, who, this researcher says, are genetically engineered against self-preservation. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 18, 2024: ASU is one of the worst at returning Indigenous remains to tribes
June 18, 2024 17:38 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBSome of Arizona’s biggest institutions have struggled to repatriate Native American remains. What’s the right way to celebrate Juneteenth? Plus, the lead singer of the Decemberists on the band’s new album. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 17, 2024: Expect Phoenix Police to fight a DOJ consent decree
June 17, 2024 17:55 - 50 minutes - 70 MBThe Department of Justice slammed Phoenix police with allegations of excessive force and discrimination. We’ll hear about the long road ahead in the battle for control of the department. Plus, in the age of climate change, what we can learn from disabled people about living in our disabled environment. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 14, 2024: Arizona budget compromises won't include much ESA reform
June 14, 2024 18:08 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBVoters in November will have the chance to weigh in on how judges keep their jobs. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, pop star Chappell Roan is having a big moment. How long might it last? That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 13, 2024: Culdesac Tempe founder sees a car-free future for the Valley
June 13, 2024 20:39 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBLawmakers have just over two weeks to negotiate a budget or shut down the state government. Leaked draft documents show a bipartisan plan to slash funding to meet a $1 billion shortfall. Plus, can you really create a car-free community in car-centric Phoenix? That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 12, 2024: Updating 'Peter Pan' to honor Native, female and disabled characters
June 12, 2024 21:39 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBThere’s debate about who gets to investigate Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations of pay to play. Is politics driving the reaction to the scandal? Plus, a new version of “Peter Pan” rewrites the Native American characters as guardians of endangered traditions. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 11, 2024: When is a death heat-related? Maricopa County's chief medical examiner explains
June 11, 2024 21:59 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBIncoming college students in Arizona have been affected by problems with the federal financial aid form more so than those in other states. Find out what that’s meant for those students. Plus, if you're hitting the trails this summer, are you up on your trail etiquette? That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 10, 2024: This DEA official is optimistic about putting a dent in Arizona's fentanyl crisis
June 10, 2024 20:36 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBFentanyl continues to be a major problem, both here in Arizona and across the country. The Drug Enforcement Agency’s special agent in charge in Arizona on how they're trying to deal with it. Plus, how Jan. 6 inspired some supporters of former President Donald Trump to take more control of the GOP. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 7, 2024: Border ballot measure is a 'desperate effort' by AZ Republicans
June 07, 2024 19:17The Arizona House OK’d a border security ballot measure, and President Joe Biden signed an executive order on the asylum system. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze those and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a hospice musician on the delicate challenge of providing comfort for patients at the end of their lives. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 6, 2024: Despite her climate scientist past, Mexico sees its new president as AMLO's protege
June 06, 2024 17:36The scientific background of Mexico’s new president has generated a lot of excitement on this side of the border. Why the perception is a little different in Mexico. And, a local theater company explores the viability of weirdness in modern American culture. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 5, 2024: How this Arizona district's new suicide treatment center helped students in its 1st year
June 05, 2024 17:29The Sonoran Desert has historically been relatively immune from wildfire. What new research says about why that’s changing. And a new novel looks at the personal story of Florence Nightingale. That and more on The Show.
The Show for June 4, 2024: What you need to know about new COVID-19 variants
June 04, 2024 17:45After last summer’s record-breaking heat, the Valley is expected to see above-average high temperatures this week. How a new center at the University of Arizona will aim to help communities deal with extreme heat. And, why reclassifying marijuana may not impact research on it all that much. That and more on The Show.
This former mayor says she's happy AZ Coyotes found a new home in Utah
June 03, 2024 17:27The Arizona Coyotes move to Utah followed a tumultuous tenure in Glendale. The former mayor on the team’s time in the West Valley city. And some of the challenges that Mexico's new president will face. That and more on The Show.
Former Glendale mayor takes a look back at the Arizona Coyotes tenure in city
June 03, 2024 17:27 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBThe Arizona Coyotes move to Utah followed a tumultuous tenure in Glendale. The former mayor on the team’s time in the West Valley city. And some of the challenges that Mexico's new president will face. That and more on The Show.
Trump convictions won't change many Arizona voters' minds
May 31, 2024 17:42A 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.
New AI guidelines for Arizona schools aim to make education more human
May 30, 2024 17:39AI 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.
New survey shows Arizona voters agree on a surprising number of issues
May 29, 2024 17:37Campaign 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.
A school funding trial years in the making gets underway
May 28, 2024 17:39A 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.
Some of our favorite stories about summertime, heat and good tunes
May 27, 2024 18:09On 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.
The Republican border bill will face legal, fundraising challenges
May 24, 2024 17:20 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBArizona 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.
Delaying executions violates Arizona law, Maricopa County attorney says
May 23, 2024 17:40 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBMaricopa 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.
Hobbs signs accessory dwelling unit expansion over objections of cities and towns
May 22, 2024 17:59 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBGov. 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.
Over half of Mormons have negative views of Trump. They may be a swing vote in November
May 21, 2024 17:47 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBEvangelicals 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.
Arizona's largest business group opposes the Republican border bill
May 20, 2024 17:18 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBGOP 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.
Republican border bill likely to end up on a crowded Arizona ballot
May 17, 2024 18:07 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBState 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.
It's getting harder to keep vulnerable people safe in the Arizona heat
May 16, 2024 17:45 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBThe 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.
Arizona border bill stalls after one Republican senator opposes 'Dreamers' provision
May 15, 2024 17:58 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBOne 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.
The surprising reasons Latino Protestants are embracing Christian nationalism
May 14, 2024 17:41 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBNew 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.
More than $1B was invested in Arizona early childhood education. That funding is about to run out
May 13, 2024 17:40 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBThe 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.
Republicans want Arizona voters focused on the border, not abortion
May 10, 2024 17:30 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBArizona 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.
Chandler's artist in residence is working on a play about classic African American folklore stories
May 09, 2024 18:12 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBThe 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.
This group of people didn't see an anxiety spike during COVID-19
May 08, 2024 17:25 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBThe 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.
Climate change will make Arizona more urban — and more expensive
May 07, 2024 17:34 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBClimate 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.
How Arizona's 'fake elector' case is different from others around the U.S.
May 06, 2024 19:20 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBEleven 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.
Carly’s Bistro is closing, but the owners say they're not done with Phoenix's Roosevelt Row
May 03, 2024 17:42 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBGov. Katie Hobbs has signed the repeal of Arizona’s 1864 abortion law, although it won’t take effect right away. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, what keeps a comedian’s fans loyal? (Hint: It might not be comedy.) That and more on The Show.
Schools are struggling with smartphones in classrooms. This Arizona teacher has some suggestions
May 02, 2024 17:32 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBSchools here and around the country are grappling with how to regulate smartphones as students face a mounting mental health crisis. Should schools ban them altogether? And, the University of Arizona's new athletic director on the challenges — and opportunities — she’s facing. That and more on The Show.
As progressives try to boot 2 AZ Supreme Court justices, Republicans want to end retention elections
May 01, 2024 17:38 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBA progressive group is trying to vote out two Arizona Supreme Court justices over their rulings on abortion. But Republicans at the state Capitol are trying to get rid of judicial retention elections. Plus, why the federal government is helping Arizona implement “vehicle to everything” technology. That and more on The Show.
Calls to Arizona's Problem Gambling Hotline have shot up since sports betting was legalized
April 30, 2024 17:28 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBArizona lawmakers legalized sports betting in 2021 — and we've seen a lot of billions of dollars spent on it since. Officials have also seen calls to the state's problem gambling hotline spike in that time. Plus, how Salt Lake City is reacting to the Arizona Coyotes moving there. That and more on The Show.
Would a 15-week abortion ban on the ballot be good for Arizona voters?
April 29, 2024 17:36 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBRepublican lawmakers are weighing putting additional abortion measures on November's ballot for voters to decide. Are more options what voters want? Plus, the art of telling stories to children. That and more on The Show.
'Fake elector' indictments put Arizona Republicans in a tough spot
April 26, 2024 17:41 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBAn Arizona grand jury has indicted eleven so-called “fake electors,” along with seven other people. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a look at whether Frank Lloyd Wright’s approach to education and design is relevant today. That and more on The Show
A repeal of the near-total abortion ban passed in the Arizona House. The speaker isn't happy
April 25, 2024 17:25 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBThe Arizona House of Representatives voted to repeal an 1864 near-total ban on abortions after a two-week deadlock. We’ll hear how two Republicans joined Democrats to do it. Plus, our Staying Power series continues with an activist who has fought for immigrants’ rights here for decades. That and more on The Show.
'Latino/Hispanic' is one of the new race categories on the U.S. Census
April 24, 2024 18:18 - 49 minutes - 40 MBDamage to a dam on the country’s second biggest reservoir could pose problems to those who rely on Colorado River water. What’s the problem, and what are the potential solutions? Plus, will changes to the Census get Latinos out of the “other” box? That and more on The Show.
Data shows college degrees lead to better jobs. Is Arizona making that clear to students?
April 23, 2024 17:36 - 49 minutes - 68 MBArizona is trying to encourage more residents to get a postsecondary degree after high school. We’ll hear what new metrics say about how well the state is linking education and opportunity. Plus, how the territorial-era abortion ban could disproportionately impact women of color. That and more on The Show.
Anti-abortion leader Cathi Herrod pushes Arizona GOP to hold their ground on near-total ban
April 22, 2024 17:31 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBMost Republicans have so far refused to go along with efforts to repeal Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban. How the anti-abortion movement is grappling with the new political reality on abortion. Plus, what’s next for hockey in Arizona, with the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City? That and more on The Show.
The owner of Phoenix Mystery Castle wants to demolish it
April 19, 2024 17:22 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBThe state Senate took the first step toward potentially repealing the 1864 abortion law, but the House did not follow suit. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And a co-writer on "The Casagrandes Movie" on setting it in a specific part of Mexico. That and more on The Show.