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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KJZZ's The Show For May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 99.8 MBMore kids have been testing positive for COVID-19, although more could also soon be eligible for vaccines. We'll hear what’s behind the increasing share of infections among children. Plus, are state lawmakers any closer to a new state budget? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 7, 2021
May 07, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBThe controversial audit of Maricopa County ballots continues, and the Department of Justice is asking serious questions. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and the top stories from this week. Plus, trying to bring new life to a development at the heart of Tempe’s history. That and more on The Show
KJZZ's The Show For May 6, 2021
May 06, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MBBipartisanship has been hard to come by in Washington over the past several years. We talk to Cindy McCain on whether it’s still possible and how she may have impacted last year's election. Plus, the public has been barred from what could be the final hearing in the case of a Muslim man who died in police custody. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 5, 2021
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThe killing of George Floyd and the subsequent conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin have led to an increase in political activism. How could those affect the success rate of Black candidates? Plus, an editorial cartoonist takes on vaccine hesitancy. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 4, 2021
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.1 MBLatino voters and activists play a more important role in Arizona politics now than in the past. We'll hear how that’s evolved over the past several decades. Plus, why climate change is affecting some people's decision whether or not to have kids. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 3, 2021
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBEfforts to require Arizona utilities to produce more renewable energy have proven controversial in recent years. We'll hear how a new coalition hopes to boost the use of clean energy and the state's economy. Plus, an update on what to expect this week at the state Capitol. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 30, 2021
April 30, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBArizona will not be adding a new Congressional district, despite the many forecasts predicting it would. Our Friday NewsCap panel analyzes the week's top stories. Plus, how the pandemic has changed sports over the past year. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBArizona students and their families got a crash course in online learning during the pandemic. We'll hear what these programs might look like going forward. Plus, a heavy-hitter in the Arizona music scene releases her first solo project. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 28, 2021
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 86.6 MBDuring the course of the pandemic, supermarkets have remained open so we can keep our shelves and refrigerators stocked. We'll hear how one grocery worker has dealt with stressed and sometimes angry customers. Plus, how dry conditions and climate change could send the Southwest U.S. into a fire age. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 27, 2021
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MBGov. Doug Ducey will act this week on a controversial abortion bill approved by the legislature. But Arizona isn’t the only state considering new restrictions on abortion. Plus, how changes on Tempe’s Mill Avenue are continuing the area's move away from a haven for independent stores and music. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 23, 2021
April 23, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 93.6 MBBallots and voting machines from Maricopa County have been delivered to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and the state Senate's audit is set to get underway. Our Friday NewsCap analyzes the week’s top stories. Plus, a program at the UA medical school brings art to med students. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.5 MBArizona budget writers are working with a roughly $1 billion surplus as they come up with a new spending plan. We'll hear what new data say about where the state gets its revenue. Plus, a leader in the disability community on two decades of changes and improvements. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 21, 2021
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MBControversy continues over the state Senate's handling of last November’s election results. An MIT expert weighs in on what a ballot audit should actually entail. Plus, the Valley gets mixed reviews on the state of its air. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 99.2 MBFormer Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is one of the most polarizing politicians in recent history. A new book looks at his time in office, and how he still impacts Arizona — and national — politics. Plus, one Valley city is trying a new approach to boost recycling. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 19, 2019
April 19, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBPresident Joe Biden is pushing for a roughly $2 trillion infrastructure bill, an issue President Trump had also tried to work on. We'll hear why it’s so hard to get bipartisan agreement on infrastructure, even though it’s a popular concept across the political aisle. Plus, an update on what to expect this week at the state Capitol. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 16, 2021
April 16, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.5 MBAfter being stalled, state lawmakers approved sports gambling in Arizona, and the governor has signed it into law. Our Friday NewsCap analyzes the week’s top stories. Plus, why pandemic-inspired porch concerts in a Phoenix neighborhood have been shut down. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 15, 2021
April 15, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBHaving enough affordable housing has been a challenge for the Phoenix area for a while. We'll hear what a new report says about where the region stands compared to others around the country. Plus, has the promise of expanded revenue from gambling damaged the moral arguments against it? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 14, 2021
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBThe Phoenix area's hottest temperatures are fast approaching, and that can be dangerous. What Arizona’s utilities may do about disconnecting customers this summer. Plus, an app brings ancient canals and farmlands to life. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 13, 2021
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MBArizona has been in a drought for years, and concerns about water supplies have been growing. We'll hear how farmers and ranchers will have to adjust to cutbacks of Colorado River water. Plus, why the diagnosis of autism in children may be getting delayed because of the pandemic. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 12, 2021
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBThis has been a school year unlike any other, with lots of challenges and unpredictability. A first-year teacher tells us what it’s been like for her, both virtually and in the classroom. Plus, can the Phoenix area support more water parks during a drought? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 9, 2021
April 09, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 88 MBArizona lawmakers continue to debate election-related bills, while some business leaders have asked them to stop. Our Friday NewsCap analyzes the week’s top stories. And, a new art exhibit lets you explore outer space from the comfort of your car. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 8, 2021
April 08, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBThe opioid epidemic continues to be a serious problem in Arizona. We'll hear what else needs to happen to try to get a handle on the problem. Plus, why it isn’t always healthy to look on the bright side of life. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 7, 2021
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBArizona may be on the verge of following other states in putting greater restrictions on voting. We'll hear why one group of business leaders is speaking out. Plus, lawmakers are considering having parents opt their kids into sex education in school. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 6, 2021
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 93.3 MBArizona lawmakers are considering several changes to how elections are run and how voting would work. We'll hear how young voters feel about those proposals. Plus, why rising temperatures could hamper one of nature’s ways of dealing with climate change. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 5, 2021
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.7 MBSeveral Arizona officials have talked about how the situation at the southern border has impacted the state. Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone tells us what he’s seeing. Plus, Scottsdale’s experimenting with a new kind of park near downtown. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 2, 2021
April 02, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 93.4 MBThe firms picked by the Arizona Senate to do the audit of Maricopa County ballots are generating a fair bit of controversy. Our Friday NewsCap panel analyzes the week’s top stories. Plus, how Arizona’s one-doctor towns are handling healthcare during the pandemic. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For April 1, 2021
April 01, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBCOVID-19 hit the Navajo Nation about as hard as any region of the country. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez on how leaders stemmed the tide. Plus, the head coach of the UA women’s basketball team on taking her alma mater to its first Final Four. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 31, 2021
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 93.7 MBCriminal justice reform was seen as a bipartisan issue that would lead to significant progress in the current legislative session. We'll hear why only a few modest bills have passed. Plus, a Phoenix garage is trying to get more women into the auto repair trade. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 30, 2021
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 92.7 MBMore than 3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Arizona, and anyone older than 16 can now get their shots. We'll hear how efficient states have been in vaccinating their residents as eligibility expands. Plus, should we be prepared to recreate life on the moon, in case of serious problems here on earth? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 29, 2021
March 29, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 95 MBArizona lawmakers are again looking to change the state’s citizen’s initiative process. A supporter and critic offer their perspectives on the proposals. Plus, Arizona’s English Language Learning laws could be changing. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 101 MBGov. Ducey has turned some COVID-19 mitigation requirements into recommendations, including ending local mask mandates. Our Friday NewsCap analyzes the week’s top stories. Plus, a Valley graphic designer sees her designs go viral. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.5 MBThe filibuster has come under the spotlight, as critics urge senators to change or get rid of it altogether. We'll look at whether that might happen. Plus, how the pandemic has affected the Valley’s dining scene. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 24, 2021
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.2 MBThe pandemic has generated worries about a lost year — or more — of learning for students. We'll hear how a federal commitment to tutoring could help fix that. Plus, how well-positioned is Arizona to tap into the commercial drone delivery market? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 23, 2021
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MBArizona voters approved legalizing recreational marijuana in last fall’s election. A look at how popular the grow-your-own option has been so far. Plus, a rapper brings positivity and love of video games to his music. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 22, 2021
March 22, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 95.5 MBArizona is set to get billions of dollars from the recently-passed American Rescue Plan Act. Could some of that money be in jeopardy, though, if the state goes ahead with plans to cut taxes? Plus, what to expect this week at the state Capitol. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBA state Supreme Court justice steps down, and the first candidate gets into next year’s governor’s race. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze the top stories of the past week. Plus, an Arizona institution puts saguaros in the spotlight. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MBFederal agencies have issued their findings on foreign interference attempts during last November’s election. Secretary of State Katie Hobbs on what Arizona can do to limit the threats. Plus, Grammy awards aren’t just about performers. We’ll talk to the winner who wrote the best album notes. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 17, 2021
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.3 MBThe Maricopa County Attorney's Office has dropped controversial gang-related charges against a group of protestors but plans to file new charges against some of them. We'll hear from County Attorney Allister Adel. Plus, the debate over including long-term care facilities in a proposal to shield Arizona businesses from COVID-related lawsuits. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 16, 2021
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 98.2 MBMany parts of Arizona have been feeling the effects of warmer summers for several years. We'll hear why lower income neighborhoods may be bearing more of the brunt of those rising temperatures. Plus, how the federal government was able to track down hundreds of Mexican artifacts that had been illegally acquired over many years. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 15, 2021
March 15, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBPeople have been seeking out parks and other outdoor spaces during the pandemic as a way to get out of the house. We'll hear how Arizona cities fare in terms of access to parks. Plus, an update on what to expect this week at the state Capitol. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 90 MBThe Arizona Legislature has joined many other states in moving to make changes to who can vote and how. Hear Friday NewsCap panelists talk about that and the week’s other top stories. And how a former NBA player applied the lessons of basketball to his first novel. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBPhoenix has been one of the fastest growing cities in the country for several years. Why a new ranking also puts Phoenix among the best performing cities in the U.S. And, Fernanda Santos on her transition from reporter to opinion columnist for the Washington Post. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThe pandemic has upended virtually every aspect of life over the last year. Should there be a COVID-19 commission to look into what happened? And why a Chicago Cardinals legend is being talked about after a splashy signing by the Arizona Cardinals. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 9, 2021
March 09, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96 MBArizona could be at the center of a dispute between some app developers and Apple and Google. How a bill in the Legislature could change the way app developers get paid. And, how COVID has changed our sense of fashion, and how we dress. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 8, 2021
March 08, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBThe lack of affordable housing continues to be a challenge, especially in the Valley. We'll get an update on a project to have home sales help cover the costs. Plus, using murals to try to help improve people’s health. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 5, 2021
March 05, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.4 MBArizona schools will be going back to in-person classes in a little more than a week, thanks to Governor Ducey’s executive order. Our Friday NewsCap analyzes the week’s top stories. And, Mesa Mayor John Giles on lobbying for aid to states and cities in the next round of federal COVID relief. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 4, 2021
March 04, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 92.8 MBFights over education funding and teacher pay have been going on for years in Arizona. We'll hear what new data show about how much money is going to schools. Plus, how California's Citizens Redistricting Commission is dealing with census challenges. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 3, 2021
March 03, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBThe U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on a pair of Arizona election laws. We'll recap what the attorneys and justices had to say. Plus, Tucson has become one of the first cities in the country to ban discrimination based on someone's natural hair. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 2, 2021
March 02, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBTesting and contact tracing continue to be important in the fight against COVID-19. We'll hear why epidemiologists aren't just relying on vaccines. Plus, marking the 40th anniversary of a band that helped put the Valley’s punk scene on the map. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For March 1, 2021
March 01, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThe Arizona Senate will be able to do its own audit of November’s election, after a judge’s ruling. We'll hear what that audit might look like. Plus, Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith on the State of Transit in the Phoenix area. That and more on The Show.