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KJZZ's The Show

819 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

The 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 May 19, 2020

May 19, 2020 07:00 - 54.2 MB

Cities across the Valley and state are dealing with budget deficits as the coronavirus pandemic has shuttered economies. We'll hear how Scottsdale’s budget picture is playing into its mayoral race. Plus, why many child care centers may never reopen after the pandemic — and what that means for Arizona kids. That and more on The Show. 

KJZZ's The Show May 18, 2020

May 18, 2020 07:00 - 71.1 MB

The Valley’s housing market was doing well before the pandemic. Has that changed, and will Arizonans be looking to move to the suburbs as a result of coronavirus? Plus, how the pandemic is affecting special education, and what changes might need to be made heading into next school year. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020 07:00 - 69.5 MB

Gyms, pools and restaurants are reopening around Arizona as the state’s stay at home order expires. We'll hear our Friday NewsCap analyze the politics of Gov. Ducey’s decision and the state’s other top stories. Plus, why the Navajo Nation has emerged as such a coronavirus hotspot. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020 07:00 - 67.4 MB

Arizona’s public universities say they plan to re-open with in-person classes this fall. We'll hear the president of Grand Canyon University on his school’s plans to do the same. And as some Valley casinos plan to reopen Friday, what the industry might look like going forward. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020 07:00 - 65.1 MB

Schools have been closed for months, and students have been doing their learning from home. The state’s largest teachers union wants an official vision for how to move forward in the fall. Plus, how the pandemic is affecting what kinds of food — and how much — gets to your grocery store. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020 07:00 - 69 MB

The Navajo Nation has been among the hardest hit areas in this pandemic. We’ll hear from a doctor doing rounds in a nearby motel where patients are quarantined. Pus, the argument for Joe Biden to pick someone familiar to Arizonans as his running mate. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020 07:00 - 69.7 MB

The majority of Arizona’s COVID-19 cases have been in the urban counties, but rural Arizona has seen its share of coronavirus. How the state’s rural health care infrastructure is holding up. Plus, how the largest emergency homeless shelter in northern Arizona is working to prevent the spread of coronavirus among that vulnerable population. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show May 8, 2020

May 08, 2020 07:00 - 46.3 MB

Gov. Ducey moves to reopen the state more quickly, and after weeks of inactivity, lawmakers prepare to end their session. We'll hear our Friday NewsCap analyzes the state’s top stories And how will customers respond to the chance to return to in-person shopping? That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show May 7, 2020

May 07, 2020 07:00 - 71.5 MB

As the state’s economy starts to reopen, more Arizonans will be going back into work. We'll hear a look at some of the legal questions around returning to in-person work. Plus, how the pandemic has reinforced the need for us to respect experts. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show May 6, 2020

May 06, 2020 07:00 - 69.1 MB

Arizona's courts are open for business, but much of it is not happening in person. We'll hear the Chief Justice of Arizona's Supreme Court on how long that'll last, and what comes next. Plus, a resident of Gallup, New Mexico, on what it’s like to live in a locked-down community. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show May 5, 2020

May 05, 2020 07:00 - 67 MB

Music venues were among the first to close at the start of the coronavirus pandemic and might be among the last to reopen. A group of venues is now asking for federal help. Plus, Pima County transitions to a new health director in the midst of the pandemic. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show May 4, 2020

May 04, 2020 07:00 - 69.5 MB

Phoenix is trying to offer more financial assistance for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. We'll hear why the city’s economic development director thinks up to a quarter of Phoenix small businesses still won’t survive. Plus, the state’s universities say they plan to open up for in-person classes this fall. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show May 1, 2020

May 01, 2020 07:00 - 69.3 MB

Arizona won’t be reopening for business until at least May 15. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze whether Gov. Ducey made the right call — and why President Trump is coming here next week. Plus, the federal government says DACA recipients cannot get a portion of relief money. We'll talk to one about it. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020 07:00 - 65.6 MB

Gov. Ducey has extended the stay-at-home order for Arizona. We'll hear reactions to his announced next steps for the state. Plus, a federal judge has sided with the Navajo Nation and other tribes in a lawsuit over coronavirus-related funding. That and more on The Show. 

KJZZ's The Show April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020 07:00 - 69.7 MB

More of us are staying home and out of our cars during the coronavirus pandemic. That's helping scientists learn more about what causes polluted air. Plus, how the financial fallout could affect cities and states across the country. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020 07:00 - 68.8 MB

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is affecting all kinds of businesses. We'll look at gow those companies are talking about that in their advertising. Plus, how the pandemic could impact efforts to get younger people interested in public service. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020 07:00 - 70.4 MB

The coronavirus pandemic has affected Arizonans in all walks of life. We'll talk to ER doctor who’s living apart from her kids during the pandemic. Plus, the effort to get healthy food to students and their families when they’re away from school. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

Gov. Ducey is permitting elective surgeries again in Arizona beginning on May. Our Friday NewsCap analyzes the latest COVID-19 developments — including why the state legislature may not adjourn next week. Plus, the challenges some Arizona distilleries are facing as they look to start making hand sanitizer. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 23, 2020

April 23, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

Political candidates are continuing to try to win votes amidst the ongoing pandemic. We'll hear how they’re having to change their approach this election season. Plus, ASU is leading an international effort to document the pandemic for future generations — in real time. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 22, 2020

April 22, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

Arizona’s biosciences industry was launched two decades ago to great fanfare. We'll hear how the pandemic may affect the sector’s significance going forward. Plus, tracking the spread of the coronavirus through wastewater. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

COVID-19 has many millions of us working from home. We'll look at how that has improved the air we breathe. Plus, how the pandemic is making existing problems with the U.S. Postal Service even worse. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 20, 2020

April 20, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MB

Longstanding inequalities in access to healthcare are proving more relevant than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. We'll hear how those disparities are shaping who’s most affected. Plus, an update on how COVID-19 is affecting countries across the globe. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 17, 2020

April 17, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MB

Gov. Ducey says he has the authority to decide when Arizona reopens for business following coronavirus-related closures. We'll hear the latest on COVID-19 as well as presidential and senate polls on our Friday NewsCap. Plus, how new antibody tests coming from UA could add to the conversation about how and when to reopen Arizona's economy. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 16, 2020

April 16, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MB

The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t affected kids as much as adults, in terms of health. We’ll look at how it has affected them in other, important ways. Plus, how support groups like AA are dealing with meeting online rather than in person. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 70 MB

Arizona students will be doing remote learning for the rest of this school year. We'll hear the debate over whether that work should be graded or not. Plus, the Phoenix Art Museum finds its new director in the midst of the pandemic. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 14, 2020

April 14, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MB

The Navajo Nation has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, forcing leaders to implement a 57-hour curfew over the weekend. We'll hear from the Nation’s health director on how well that worked. Plus, how creating new words helps us better understand changes in the world. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 13, 2020

April 13, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

Some small businesses report having problems applying for federal aid as part of the coronavirus relief package. We’ll get a sense of the situation here in Arizona. Plus, could forced social isolation lead to an increase in suicides? That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 10, 2020

April 10, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

The Coronavirus pandemic has led to more executive orders by Gov. Ducey, and it’s going to leave a big hole in state finances. Our Friday NewsCap analyzes these and the week’s other top stories. Plus, a look at the unique background of Grand Canyon National Park’s new superintendent. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 9, 2020

April 09, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MB

A few weeks ago, grocery store shelves were emptier than many shoppers had ever seen, but that’s since changed. We'll hear how the country’s supply chains are holding up during the pandemic. Plus, the Pac-12 is thinking about dipping into its reserves to make up for lost revenue from the cancellation of spring sports and March Madness. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 8, 2020

April 08, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MB

Coronavirus has pushed more of us to work from home, and that has dramatically cut the number of public transit riders. We'll hear what Valley Metro is doing to practice social distancing and keep buses clean. Plus, how the pandemic is changing medical education, maybe permanently. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 7, 2020

April 07, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MB

Elected and health officials have been working to coordinate their messages about responses to the coronavirus. We'll hear how some governments have turned to fictional characters to aid in public messaging. Plus, why it's harder for some restaurants and bars to make the switch to takeout than others. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 6, 2020

April 06, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MB

The number of Arizonans with COVID-19 continues to rise. We''ll hear the latest on the pandemic’s impact in Arizona and beyond. Plus, what are we missing out on by not having sports to turn to right now? That and more on The Show. 

KJZZ's The Show April 3, 2020

April 03, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MB

Gov. Ducey issued a stay at home order for Arizona this week, although there is still some confusion about that. We'll hear that and the rest of the week’s top stories on the Friday NewsCap. Plus, ASU President Michael Crow on cancelling in-person graduation this spring. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 2, 2020

April 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

There are still fears of the health care system being overwhelmed by cases of COVID-19. The state is encouraging some recently retired nurses to come back to help deal with the pandemic. Plus, how the virus may lead us to all mail-in balloting for November’s election. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show April 1, 2020

April 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

State officials announced this week schools in Arizona will be closed for the rest of the year. We'll hear what that could mean for students, and next school year. Plus, are we getting mixed messages about spending time in the great outdoors during the pandemic? That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

Gov. Doug Ducey has issued a stay at home order for Arizona, starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday. We'll hear what that means and reaction to the decision. Plus, the Arizona Republic’s parent company announces furloughs and potential layoffs because of lost revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Elections around the country are already being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. We'll hear why advocates are pushing for extra funding for this fall's contests. Plus, how are unions in Mexico responding to the emergency declaration and mandated closures in Sonora? That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Coronavirus cases in Arizona continue to rise, Governor Ducey imposes some restrictions, and the Legislature adjourns for now. We'll hear our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze those stories. Plus, how tribal communities are dealing with the pandemic. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

The extended reach of coronavirus continues to affect a wide variety of people and businesses. How the pandemic is hitting farmers and agriculture. Plus, why does the Tempe Police Department blur its body camera footage? That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Most states — including Arizona — have moved to close schools and many businesses in trying to flatten the coronavirus curve. We'll hear why some medical experts are questioning that decision. And as performances have been canceled, how can arts organizations make sure their show will still go on — sometime in the future? That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show March 24, 2020

March 24, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB

The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact Arizona and Arizonans. We'll talk with experts about the mental health implications of the virus’ spread and the social distancing we're all practicing now. Plus, how the pandemic is changing the way Arizona courts are doing business. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show March 23, 2020

March 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

The economic impact of coronavirus-related cutbacks and closures is widely expected to send the U.S. into a recession. We'll hear how small businesses in Arizona will cope. Plus, state lawmakers adjourned last week without passing a budget. What will force that to change? That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show March 20, 2020

March 20, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Several Arizona cities are closing restaurants and bars in the effort to practice social distancing. Our Friday NewsCap analyzes this and more of the week’s top stories. Plus, ASU President Michael Crown on how the university is adapting to an online-only semester. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show Feb. 7, 2020

February 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

NAU President Rita Cheng stirred up controversy for using university money to take international trips. Now a coalition of students to call on her to resign. Plus, an alleged mafia enforcer turned restaurateur faces federal charges. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show February 6, 2020

February 06, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

A question about citizenship will not be on this year’s census. Some groups, though, are still trying to find a way to limit who’s counted. Plus, utility regulators weigh in on APS’ faulty rate comparison tool. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show Feb. 5, 2020

February 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

President Trump delivered his State of the Union address last night. What he had to say, and how it could impact Arizona. Plus, attention all '80s gamers looking for a new place to stay: Atari says it’ll have something for you in Phoenix. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show Feb. 4, 2020

February 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

The chief justice of Arizona’s Supreme Court has a set of goals for the judiciary over the next few years. Chief Justice Robert Brutinel on what he hopes to achieve and how Arizona’s courts are doing. Plus, why there doesn’t seem to be a 2020 version of Barry Goldwater in this year’s impeachment proceedings. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show Jan. 31, 2020

January 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

The Senate Impeachment trial has dominated the news this week, but it’s also seeped into this fall’s elections. How one of Arizona’s senators figures into that, plus all the week’s news on the Friday NewsCap. And a conversation with the new CEO of the Phoenix Symphony. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show Jan. 30, 2020

January 30, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MB

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how polarized the country has become. We talk to former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice on bridging the gap. Plus, why some of the numbers behind the unemployment rate may not be so rosy. That and more on The Show.

KJZZ's The Show Jan. 29, 2020

January 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

Mass incarceration continues to be a public policy and cultural concern in the U.S. How much has prosecutorial power expanded the challenge? And "60 Minutes" Correspondent Scott Pelley on trying to repair the relationship among politicians, the press and the public. That and more on The Show.