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 Oct. 7, 2020
October 07, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBTuesday featured the only official debate for U.S. Senate in Arizona between Martha McSally and Mark Kelly. We'll hear how their exchange could affect the Nov. 3 outcome. And why solar plants aren’t always good for nearby native plants. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Oct. 6, 2020
October 06, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBArizonans and the state’s economy are working to recover from the pandemic-induced recession. Why, despite that, a record number of apartments are being built in the Valley. And, former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster on how President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis affects the country and its allies and adversaries. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Oct. 5, 2020
October 05, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 95 MBArizona, like the rest of the country, has seen its economy hurt by the current recession. Even though Arizona's poverty rate dropped in 2019, the pandemic could signal worse is to come. And, the new president of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns on her priorities and the state’s relationship with its cities. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Oct. 2, 2020
October 02, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MBThe first presidential debate dominated the week’s political headlines, as Arizona starts early voting in just days. Our Friday NewsCap panelists discuss the week’s top stories. Plus, how Census officials are trying to get more Arizona households counted. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Oct. 1, 2020
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.8 MBMany Arizonans felt cooped up over the summer, both because of the heat and COVID-19. With temperatures and positive cases going down, what’s safe to do outside? Plus, the calls for Congress to help states and counties pay for additional election-related costs. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 30, 2020
September 30, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.5 MBThere’s a lot of attention being paid this election to making voting more accessible. We'll look at the barriers facing people with disabilities when they go to vote. Plus, how the current recession is affecting Arizona and how the state might climb out of it. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 29, 2020
September 29, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBWe are entering the seventh month of the COVID-19 pandemic with no end in sight. We'll hear why growing public apathy is prompting hospitals to prepare for a second wave. Plus, we dive into a massive black hole 17 billion light years away. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 28, 2020
September 28, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 93.9 MBCOVID-19 and its economic aftermath have had a disproportionate impact on women and people of color. We'll hear how the pandemic threatens to deepen already existing divides. And why restaurants selling to-go alcohol across the country may outlast the pandemic. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 25, 2020
September 25, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBArizona continues to be at the center of the presidential race, as Cindy McCain crossed the aisle to support Joe Biden. The Friday NewsCap panelists weigh on that and the state’s other top stories. Plus, are the Arizona Coyotes living up to their financial commitments? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 24, 2020
September 24, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBMore and more Valley school districts are starting to bring students and teachers back into the classroom, at least part-time. We'll hear the debates over how and when those moves should be made. Plus, one Valley resident laments that COVID-19 has taken away her place to blow off steam. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 23, 2020
September 23, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBEarly voting in Arizona starts in two weeks, and preparation is well underway. Maricopa County elections officials talk about the process and the challenges the pandemic is posing. And, why the Valley was chosen to honor submarine vets who died in the line of duty. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 22, 2020
September 22, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBArizona has taken its spot as a battleground state in the presidential election, and Latino voters could prove pivotal here. We'll hear why some organizers don’t think either campaign is doing enough outreach to Latino voters. Plus, as Tempe starts its search for a new police chief, a look at the challenges of hiring in the current climate. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 21, 2020
September 21, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 91.8 MBArizona’s unemployment rate saw a big drop in August. Are more Arizonans working, or are fewer looking for jobs? Plus, the state is a step closer to knowing who may be drawing the next set of political maps. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 18, 2020
September 18, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBPresident Donald Trump visited Arizona again this week, as the state cements its status as a battleground for November. Hear the Friday NewsCap panelists on that and the state’s other top stories. And will the Pac-12 continue to hold off on football — even as the other major conferences move forward? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 17, 2020
September 17, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBClimate change is shouldering a lot of the blame for the wildfires raging along the West Coast. We'll hear how climate change may also impact national security. And how the drop in unemployment benefits could impact Arizona’s economy. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 16, 2020
September 16, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MBThe ongoing pandemic continues to change our education system. We'll hear how some of those shifts could lead to more personalized instruction. And why an Arizona-based electric vehicle maker is generating controversial reactions. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 15, 2020
September 15, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBThe past two monsoon seasons have been underwhelming. Is climate change affecting our summer storms? Plus, why some flight attendants are concerned about the airline industry and their job security. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 14, 2020
September 14, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.3 MBThe race for Pima County sheriff is a rematch of the 2016 contest. We'll hear about the controversy that has become a big part of that election. Plus, a new podcast looks at changes taking place in the community of Short Creek. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 11, 2020
September 11, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBCoronavirus cases in Arizona have dropped significantly, but how would a dramatic increase affect K-12 and university students? Our Friday NewsCap panel covers this and more of the state’s top stories. Plus, how career and technical programs are trying to bring students back safely for hands-on learning. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 10, 2020
September 10, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 93.6 MBArizona is considered a battleground state in this year’s presidential election. We'll hear why the Trump campaign has pulled its TV ads in Arizona and what that says about the race here. Plus, the President of ASU on how the school is reporting COVID-19 cases and trying to deal with them. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 9, 2020
September 09, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 95.2 MBSchool districts around Arizona are opening their campuses, but what will they do if a COVID-19 outbreak happens? The Superintendent Kathy Hoffman weighs in. Plus, how the pandemic crushed Goodyear’s massive deal with Nike. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 8, 2020
September 08, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBArizona is shaping up to be a true battleground state in November. We'lll hear why one Arizona expat thinks the state could turn blue this fall. Plus, why some farmers markets are expanding into the West Valley. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 4, 2020
September 04, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBNew polls are showing strong leads by Democrats who will be at the top of Arizona’s November ballot. We'll hear our Friday NewsCap panelists on whether the numbers ring true and the state’s other top stories. Plus, remembering one of Arizona’s more prominent artists — and his connection to a famous local family. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 3, 2020
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.9 MBThe federal government is wading into efforts to restore the Gila and Salt Rivers in the Phoenix area. We'll hear how the Rio Reimagined project could impact the region. Plus, our Monsoon Series continues with an original song about the summer storms. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 2, 2020
September 02, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBPolitical ads are already occupying a lot of our time and space on television and online. We'll hear why Phoenix is one of the hottest markets for campaign commercials. Plus, how the state plans to improve the low Census response rate. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 1, 2020
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 93.1 MBThere have been and will continue to be a lot of polls before Election Day. Should media outlets be conducting and talking about unscientific ones from viewers, listeners and readers? Plus, a member of the Maricopa Community Colleges governing board is accused of harming the search for a new chancellor. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 31, 2020
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96 MBMore and more businesses across Arizona will be reopening as counties are meeting COVID-19 benchmarks. How Valley businesses are planning to open their doors and handle the new health guidelines. Plus, we’ll profile an Arizona artist whose newest piece stands nine stories high in downtown Phoenix. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 28, 2020
August 28, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBRepublicans held their own virtual and remote convention this week to re-nominate President Trump. Our Friday NewsCap panelists will weigh in on that and the week’s other top stories. Plus, Arizona’s health director on flattening the COVID-19 curve and reopening more businesses. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 27, 2020
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBThe Republican National Convention wraps up Thursday, as President Donald Trump officially accepts his party’s nomination for president. The chair of the state Republican Party on Arizona’s presence at the convention. Plus, a domestic violence counselor talks about doing remote sessions with victims stuck at home. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 26, 2020
August 26, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 87.3 MBThe Valley is in the middle of one of its hottest summers ever, as record highs continue to hover over 110 degrees. How will extreme temperatures affect cities going forward? Plus, how the pandemic may permanently change the places we work. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 25, 2020
August 25, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThe Valley's housing market continues to soar, despite the ongoing pandemic. How that’s happening, and how long will it continue? Plus, how the "dual pandemics" of racism and COVID are affecting live theater. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 24, 2020
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 92.2 MBThe Valley has seen a number of days that have set heat records this summer. Have those record high temperatures led to more heat-related deaths? Plus, the challenges and opportunities of doing music therapy remotely. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 21, 2020
August 21, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBA surprising state Supreme Court ruling means Arizonans will get to vote on whether to raise taxes to pay for K-12 education. We'll hear our Friday NewsCap panelists will discuss that and the state’s other top stories. Plus, an iconic Valley home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright changes hands again. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 20, 2020
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBThe number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona has been on the decline, even as other states are now seeing an increase in cases. A former federal health care official on what’s behind those numbers. Plus, the next edition in our monsoon series — from a poet who is not so entranced by the magic of the storms. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 19, 2020
August 19, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96 MBThe Valley has already set a record for days with high temperatures of at least 110 degrees. We'll hear how that heat is affecting energy use and public health. Plus, as more of us have worked from home in recent months, one Gilbert resident on what it’s been like to do it for years. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 18, 2020
August 18, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBArizona State University is scheduled to start classes this week, but hundreds of faculty, staff and students want the school to reconsider in-person courses for now. ASU President Michael Crow on the school’s plans going forward. And, Boys and Girls Clubs are seeing a boost in membership, as parents go back to work and school is largely remote. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 17, 2020
August 17, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 92.2 MBMaking sure there’s enough affordable housing in the Phoenix area has been a challenge for a number of years. A group of health plans is trying to change the way the state thinks about affordable housing. And, why “pandemic fatigue” may outlast the pandemic itself. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 14, 2020
August 14, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBGyms, bars and rental home owners are all challenging Gov. Ducey’s orders related to the pandemic. Our Friday NewsCap analyzes the latest on COVID-19 in Arizona and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, new research finds 40% of Phoenix schools are within a thousand feet of a tobacco retailer. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 13, 2020
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBThe Invest in Ed initiative was removed from this fall’s ballot over issues with its 100-word summary. We'll hear the controversy over those summaries and where challenges to ballot measures stand. Plus, does the University of Arizona's purchase of a for-profit blur the lines of higher education? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 12, 2020
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBThree of the biggest wildfires in state history have burned this year, and fires continue to burn across Arizona. We'll hear how wildland firefighters are trying to focus on their mental health. Plus, how the push for racial justice today is reminiscent of the civil rights movement of the 1960s. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 11, 2020
August 11, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 93 MBThe legal battle over whether to reopen Arizona's gyms continues. We'll hear where that lawsuit stands and when members actually might be able to work out at their gyms. Plus, concerns over men's reluctance to wear a mask has led to a PR campaign focused on the masculinity of masking up. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 10, 2020
August 10, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBThe number of available COVID-19 tests has been a problem around Arizona, and so has the slow turnaround for results. We'll hear what action Attorney General Mark Brnovich may take against one of the labs. Plus, how the state’s limited unemployment benefits could hurt the broader economy. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 7, 2020
August 07, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBArizona’s primary election went off without any significant voting issues, and Gov. Ducey visited President Trump. We'll hear our NewsCap panelists weigh in on those and the state’s other top stories. Plus, how are universities planning for the fall semester and having some students on campus? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 6, 2020
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBA judge’s ruling says Gov. Ducey didn’t give gym owners a fair opportunity to meet guidelines for reopening. We'll hear what that could mean for other pandemic-related restrictions. Plus, why the Pinal County sheriff is starting a new citizen posse. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 5, 2020
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBArizona’s primary election features congressional, legislative and county races. We'll hear what the results may tell us about trends to watch for November. Plus, why the Border Patrol raided a No More Deaths humanitarian camp. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 4, 2020
August 04, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBK-12 education in Arizona has been underfunded for years. What’s next for finding initial money now that a judge has ruled against the Invest in Ed initiative? Plus, why schools may not be able to be insured against COVID-19 claims. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 3, 2020
August 03, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBArizona schools are still waiting on guidelines from the governor and schools superintendent on how to keep classrooms safe, and teachers may walk out if conditions are dangerous. Plus, how pop culture may shift as a result of the pandemic. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBArizona continues to report thousands of cases of COVID-19 every day, and educators want firm mandates before kids go back to school. Friday NewsCap panelists talk about that and the state’s other top stories. And, a Phoenix hotel ends an agreement that led to migrant children being housed in its rooms. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThe Trump administration says it's making changes to the DACA program weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld it. We'll hear what those changes are and what they mean for recipients. Plus, how a policy shift at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office will affect same-sex couples who want to adopt. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 29, 2020
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MBMask wearing in public has been a significant part of trying to slow the spread of COVID-19. How has that affected communication for people who are deaf or hard of hearing? Plus, education leaders work to motivate students to prevent a lost school year. That and more on The Show.