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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Why Biden probably won't change the Supreme Court
October 21, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThere’s been criticism of President Joe Biden’s commission on the Supreme Court from many sides. We'll hear whether the panel’s conclusions will actually lead to any changes in the legal system. Plus, a Valley theatre welcomes back Broadway amid the pandemic. That and more on The Show.
How Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb ended up in the national spotlight
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBSheriffs in Arizona have occasionally been at the forefront of politics — both here and nationally. We'll hear from the author of new profile of Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. Plus, we’ll meet a Valley high school student who’s one of the subjects of a new Netflix documentary about finding her roots. That and more on The Show.
This real estate professor isn't afraid of iBuyers
October 19, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBAn increasing number of Phoenix real-estate transactions are happening through companies like Zillow, Opendoor and Offerpad. An ASU professor tells us what iBuyers are doing to the market. Plus, a new Netflix documentary looks at ASU Basketball's point-shaving scandal. That and more on The Show.
Tempe wants to change KKK-connected street names
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBTempe has discovered that several of its streets and parks were named after people who were members of a local Ku Klux Klan chapter. The city manager tells us about plans to change those names. Plus, we're launching a new series called Our Street with a look inside Phoenix's Sunnyslope neighborhood. That and more on The Show.
These are Arizona's 10 scariest people
October 15, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBArizona has some new candidates for higher office, and the state continues to struggle theough a teacher shortage. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on these more of the week's top stories. Plus, who is the scariest Arizonan? Phoenix Magazine made a list. That and more on The Show.
Arizona has the 2nd lowest rate of childhood obesity in the U.S.
October 14, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBChildhood obesity is on the rise across the country, and the pandemic is seen as one reason. We'll hear why Arizona appears to be bucking the trend. Plus, why the federal government is shifting immigration enforcement from worksite raids to targeting employers. That and more on The Show.
The Maricopa County Attorney’s new rules on video evidence
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBThe Maricopa County Attorney’s office has reworked its policy on the use of video evidence. We'll hear what’s changing and what difference it might make. Plus, why some distant galaxies lost their ability to create new stars. That and more on The Show.
Arizona's Cyber Command Center comes online
October 12, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 93.1 MBCyber security has become a big concern for lots of people, businesses and governments. How Arizona’s new Cyber Command Center will aim to deal with potential threats. Plus, residents of one southeast Valley town have a new place to get hyper-local news. That and more on The Show.
Women-led art and tech space opens on Indigenous Peoples Day
October 11, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBIndigenous Peoples Day celebrates the history and cultures of Native American people nationwide. We'll hear abut a new space in Phoenix for indigenous creators and social entrepreneurs. Plus, debate continues over what kinds of waterways should be protected. That and more on The Show.
How to mine minerals on the moon
October 08, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.5 MBThe so-called audit of Maricopa County ballots went to Washington, D.C., this week. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and the state’s other top stories. And how to mine for materials on the moon — in case it becomes a future human colony. That and more on The Show.
Bringing the Bard up to date
October 07, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBTribal communities in northern Arizona are urging the state to help ease the transition away from coal-fired power plants. What they’d like utility regulators to do. And bringing The Bard up to date as educators try to modernize Shakespeare. That and more on The Show.
National Geographic author shares love of climbing through stories
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBCommunity college enrollment in Arizona and across the country continues to trend downward. Why that could be a bad sign for the economy. And how a legendary mountain climber found meaning and purpose to go with his high altitude adventures. That and more on The Show.
Some of the best places to see the leaves in Arizona
October 05, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MBValley fever cases appear to be on the rise in Arizona and elsewhere. Why one expert considers it a “disease of color.” And some new ideas for how real immigration reform could happen. That and more on The Show.
Advocate says Phoenix's guaranteed income program misses the mark
October 04, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBPhoenix has approved a program to give some low-income residents $1,000 a month for a year. How this fits into other guaranteed income programs across the country. That and more on The Show.
A 21-year tradition returns to Phoenix First Friday
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBSeveral new laws were blocked from taking effect this week, and another could be headed to the ballot. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze the week’s top stories. Plus, after missing last year, a big Phoenix art show is back — and with it, a view into the region’s art scene. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 30, 2021
September 30, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBAs asylum seekers continue to arrive at the southern border, shelters in the Valley are filling up. We'll hear How shelter operators are handling the thousands of people who need help. Plus, how a change at ADOT is helping some Arizonans get driver’s licenses that reflect their gender. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 29, 2021
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBTuesday was the deadline for critics of new state laws to turn in signatures to try to put those laws on hold and have voters weigh in on them. We'll hear what may be referred to the ballot and what may not be. Plus, a Valley music venue owner on why he’s requiring concert-goers to be vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 28, 2021
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBNow that the results from the so-called Arizona election audit are in, some lawmakers are calling for changes to election processes. We'll hear what those changes may look like. Plus, how the perception of police among younger people is affecting departments' recruitment. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 27, 2021
September 27, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 91.9 MBThe official results are in from the so-called audit of last year's presidential election in Maricopa County. We'll hear they say and what it may mean going forward. Plus, why some defense attorneys are crying foul about Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel’s time in rehab. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 24, 2021
September 24, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBDisagreements over the so-called Arizona audit and critical comments about his colleagues led a Maricopa County Supervisor to announce his resignation. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and the state’s other top stories. Plus, the Biden administration plans to set standards to protect workers from extreme heat. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 23, 2021
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 99.2 MBThe Biden administration has announced a new plan to try to address homelessness in the country. Mesa's mayor tells us why his city is one of the first in Arizona to sign up. Plus, the Legislature's new effort to look into managing wildfires and preventing catastrophic ones. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 22, 2021
September 22, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 95 MBThe Valley is dealing with hotter temperatures and the increasing effect of climate change every day. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego discusses how reflective surfaces could make the city cooler. Plus, why teaching civics more broadly could help protect the nation's traditional institutions. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 21, 2021
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBArizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission is in the initial phase of redrawing the state’s congressional and legislative maps. How so-called prison gerrymandering may impact the process in Arizona. And a new book tries to answer big questions about life and being alive. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 20, 2021
September 20, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBThe debate continues about the value — and morality — of getting COVID booster shots. We'll hear what that conversation means for Arizona. Plus, could the pandemic mean the end of printed menus at restaurants? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 17, 2021
September 17, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 90.7 MBMark Brnovich has become the first Attorney General to sue the Biden administration over its vaccine mandate. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and the state's other top stories. Plus, our monsoon series concludes with fresh verse from Arizona’s poet laureate. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 16, 2021
September 16, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.5 MBSalt River Project has decided to move ahead with an energy plan that includes expanded use of natural gas. We'll hear why environmental groups are opposed. Plus, Arizona Theatre Company gets ready to raise the curtain on its new season. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept, 15, 2021
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MBThe Phoenix area is still dealing with heat, and this summer has — again — been a deadly one. One Valley city is taking a new approach to cooling and trying to help residents find housing at the same time. Plus, an Arizona celebrity chef on his love of family recipes. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 14, 2021
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.8 MBPhoenix is a desert city and takes pride in its ability to deal with environmental and climate challenges. We're looking back at the book that a decade ago called Phoenix the “least sustainable city.” Plus, could a California city provide a road map for compromise in the often contentious short-term rental market? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 13, 2021
September 13, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 101 MBWater is becoming increasingly scarce in the west, and lots of people are looking for creative ways to save and conserve it. We'll hear about one idea that scientists say would also help generate clean energy. Plus, a new novel for young adults tells the story of the beauty — and potential danger — of being in nature. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 10, 2021
September 10, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 93.3 MBTucson has paused its vaccine requirement for city workers, after Arizona's attorney general said it was illegal. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top Plus, our monsoon series continues with a look at how the rains can be a double-edged sword for farmers. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 9, 2021
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MBJune 2021 was the hottest June on record in Phoenix, but extreme heat is not unique to Arizona. We'll hear why one researcher says no place on the planet is safe from heat. Plus, with the current polarization in the country, do we need a new definition of patriotism? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 8, 2021
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 87.9 MBThe U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan only weeks before the 20tth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. We'll hear from Osama Bin Laden's biographer on what the terrorist leader would think of current events Plus, how our damp monsoon season has helped provide water for Arizona wildlife. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 7, 2021
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBThe LDS Church in Utah is pushing to get more people vaccinated. And Arizona groups are helping Afghan refugees get resettled here. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 6, 2021
September 06, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBThe Show is looking back at stories about all kinds of work. From why the pandemic has led to what some are calling the "Great Resignation” to why it might not be such a great idea to fake your feelings at the office to the work that goes in to creating emotional reactions from music. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 3, 2021
September 03, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBArizonans got a look at some documents related to the state Senate's so-called ballot audit this week, but the Senate is fighting the release of many others. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the state's top stories. Plus, our monsoon series continues with a look at how the summer rains can help or hurt cities' ability to grow in the future. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 2, 2021
September 02, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.2 MBArizonans continue to get sick from COVID-19, and the state’s vaccination rate is lower than the national average. We'll hear how a new discovery from University of Arizona may offer hope for the sickest patients. Plus, how water has been a driving force in where and how we've lived, as well as who has power. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Sept. 1, 2021
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThe continuing impact of the delta variant has led to a renewed effort to get more Arizonans vaccinated. Former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona discusses improving the COVID-19 situation. Plus, an Arizona program is graduating more teachers, but will it be enough to quell the state's shortage? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 31, 2021
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.4 MBThe U.S. Supreme Court struck down the CDC’s eviction moratorium last week, and renters say they’re nervous about losing their homes. We'll hear how the moratorium has affected landlords, and what they see for the future. Plus, the Veterans Imagination Project tries something new to help returning soldiers readjust to civilian life.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 30, 2021
August 30, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MBThe start of the school year has been challenging, as some districts have had to navigate controversy over masks and quarantining classes. We'll hear how another year of pandemic school is affecting students, teachers and parents. Plus, Valley Youth Theater looks back on a year without live performances and what’s next for its students. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 27, 2021
August 27, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.1 MBThe so-called ballot audit has taken another turn, as Attorney General Mark Brnovich says Maricopa County needs to provide more information. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and the state’s other top stories. Plus, how do monsoon rains affect wildlands and wildlife? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 26, 2021
August 26, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBThe latest Census numbers show more and more people continue to move to Arizona and the Valley. We'll hear why the state is becoming more popular with one particular population. Plus, what’s behind a growing effort to stop construction on a low-income housing project in one Phoenix neighborhood. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 25, 2021
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBLike most of the country, Arizona continues to see a high number of reported COVID-19 cases. We'll hear one forecast on how the state may look in the coming weeks. Plus, how one Valley woman had her life upended by believing in the Stop the Steal movement. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 24, 2021
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBA number of Arizona school districts have put mask mandates in place despite the controversy surrounding that move. The superintendent of the Scottsdale Unified School District talks about requiring masks and the reaction to that decision. Plus, the story of basketball on the Navajo Nation is coming to the small screen. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 23, 2021
August 23, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBArizona's economy has been rebounding, even as the number of COVID-19 infections here continues to rise. We'll get a measure of how consumers feel about the economy. Plus, a humanitarian group on why they're seeing more families massing at the southern border. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 20, 2021
August 20, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 81.2 MBGov. Ducey and a growing number of school districts are going head to head on mask mandates. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and the state’s other top stories. And our annual monsoon series on how climate change is affecting this unique time of the year in Arizona. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 19, 2021
August 19, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBArizona continues to see more COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations as the delta variant spreads. We'll take a closer look at the latest trends. Plus, how the city of Phoenix is built for drought, in light of the shortage declaration on the Colorado River. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 18, 2021
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 89.7 MBArizona's housing market is booming. We'll hear how competing with deep-pocketed investors is making it even harder for buyers. Plus, why one researcher says we're ignoring the "elephant in the room" when it comes to meeting climate change goals. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 17, 2017
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBLots of cities are using data to help them make policy decisions. We'll hear why a national group says several Valley cities are doing a particularly good job of that. Plus, how a new behavioral health center aims to fill a particular need for kids. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 16, 2021
August 16, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MBStudents are back in the classroom across Arizona, with the delta variant and debates over mask mandates. We’ll hear from a high school student about how the year’s been going so far. Plus, controversial paintings by the author D.H. Lawrence are going on display in Scottsdale. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For Aug. 3, 2021
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBCOVID-19 infections are once again on the rise as public health officials are sounding the alarm about the delta variant. Are we headed toward a world in which COVID-19 is endemic? Plus, the head of Valley Metro on the future of transit and transportation in the Phoenix area. That and more on The Show.