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 Aug. 2, 2021
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBSome Valley cities have passed anti-discrimination ordinances over the past several months, aimed at protecting those in the LGBT community. We'll hear why Chandler's effort has hit a road block. Plus, how employers are trying to keep their workers amid "The Big Quit." That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 30, 2021
July 30, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 91.1 MBThe controversial ballot audit in Maricopa County continues to cause confusion — including whether the state Senate's liaison was still on board. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and the state’s other top stories. Plus, a documentary filmmaker takes on the craziest story he's ever heard. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 97 MBThe lack of affordable housing has been an ongoing problem for the state, and the Valley. How a new tax credit could help put a dent in that crisis. And do cities intentionally put more shade in higher-income areas than low-income ones? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBWhat new masking guidelines from the CDC may mean for Arizona. And U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the Valley’s infrastructure needs. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 26, 2021
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBValley band Jared and the Mill is no more. We’ll talk about their new venture. And we saw record rainfall in the Valley over the weekend. We’ll find out what to expect for the rest of our monsoon season. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 23, 2021
July 23, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.6 MBCatch up on the biggest Arizona news with the Friday NewsCap. Plus, The Show checks in with colleagues at the BBC live from the Tokyo Olympics. And hear from some local workers who have left their jobs amid the pandemic — as part of what’s being called the "Great Resignation." That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 22, 2021
July 22, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 89 MBGov. Doug Ducey signed a law banning school districts from requiring masks or vaccinations. State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman and hundreds of parents are concerned it goes against the science. Plus, letting people build casitas on their property as a fix to the affordable housing crisis. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 21, 2021
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 88.6 MBFoster kids who age out of the system face a slew of challenges as they transition to adulthood. Now they're asking Arizona to release federal COVID-19 relief funds directly to them. Plus, connecting the dots between crisis response and law enforcement to keep patients out of the ER. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 20, 2021
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 93.6 MBLast year, Arizona voters passed Invest in Ed to tax the state's wealthiest to pay for education. The organizers of that initiative are back on the streets, this time to put the governor's new flat tax on the ballot for voters to decide. Plus, Arizona's ongoing lawsuit over prison health care is going to trial. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 19, 2021
July 19, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBSouth Phoenix businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic and the construction of light rail on Central Avenue. We'll hear how an influential community development fund is recommitting itself to the underserved there. Plus, Phoenix tries a Shark Tank-style pitch session to redevelop a historic site. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.8 MBState Senate Republicans' review of Maricopa County ballots will continue as the contractor claims the numbers don’t add up. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and the state’s other top stories. Plus, what can the U.S. government do about the increasing number of migrant deaths in the desert heat? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 92 MBArizona’s new budget allocates more than a billion dollars to child care issues. We'll hear where that money's going and who it may impact. Plus, how a documentary about an Arizona political scandal is being used to train lawmakers. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 14, 2021
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBArizona and the rest of the nation continue to deal with the effects of COVID-19, as the delta variant takes hold. A former White House advisor tells us what could have been done better over the course of the pandemic. Plus, how new development on the former Paradise Valley Mall site could change that part of Phoenix. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 13, 2021
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBSome Republican governors have said they’ll send National Guard troops to the country's southern border. We'll hear what purpose the Guard could actually play. Plus, a look at Gov. Ducey's influence on the Arizona Supreme Court. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 12, 2021
July 12, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBTrees and other shade are critical for so many people to make it through the Valley's summer heat. We'll hear why some Phoenix neighborhoods have more trees than others. Plus, an update on COVID-19 in Arizona, as health officials continue to warn about the Delta variant. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 9, 2021
July 09, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MBJust-released calls show that President Donald Trump and his supporters put pressure on Maricopa County officials to overturn 2020's election results. Our Friday NewsCap panelists discuss that and the state's other top stories. Plus, the social do's and don'ts of newly legal marijuana. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 8, 2021
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe situation at the country's southern border has — once again —become a big political issue. We'll look at the political effects of the Biden administration's efforts to reopen the border with Mexico. Plus, could the concept of the 15-minute city catch on in the Valley? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 7, 2021
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWildfires continue to burn in Arizona, and health concerns for firefighters are significant. We'll learn how the risks of illness are different between wildland and structural firefighters. Plus, how Arizona’s current number of available jobs balances with the number of workers. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 6, 2021
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.5 MBMany observers are looking to the younger generation to help bridge some of the political and partisan divides in the country. Hear about an ASU leader who tried to get more students involved in public service is moving on. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 5, 2021
July 05, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBOn this fifth of July, The Show is looking back at some of our favorite stories. We’ll hear about why rental cars have gotten so expensive, how to spot amazing design in unexpected places and what makes a piece of music great. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 2, 2021
July 02, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.4 MBThe Arizona legislature finally ended one of the longest sessions in its history—and approved some contentious measures. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh on in those and the state's other top stories. Plus, Arizona's recently retired state climatologist on making her field of science understandable and relatable. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For July 1, 2021
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBThe U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a pair of controversial Arizona election laws. We'll hear reactions to the ruling. Plus, our Made in Arizona series continues with a visual artist personally and professionally affected by COVID-19. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBForecasters expect the Valley to get hotter and drier in the future. Mesa's mayor tells us how his city is trying to take action on the environment. Plus, what’s next for the Phoenix arts community as one of its historic institutions is searching for a new leader again. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MBThe country's southern border remains closed to non-essential crossings. We'll hear how that's affecting businesses and communities in the area. Plus, one of the Valley's best-known restaurateurs on how the industry will bounce back from the pandemic. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 28, 2021
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBHealth officials are tracking the Delta variant of COVID-19 and continuing to encourage people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. We'll hear how this variant may affect Arizona. Plus, why our changed behavior during the pandemic may have been better for the environment than previously thought. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 25, 2021
June 25, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBThe Legislature is on the cusp of finishing its current session — just a week before the end of the fiscal year. Our Friday NewsCap panelists on the budget and the state’s other top stories. And a pro-election audit documentary is unveiled to the public. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 99.7 MBThe Valley’s economy is reopening, and the Phoenix Convention Center is starting to book events again. We'll hear what that means for the region and for downtown. Plus, how focusing on individuals could help communities better deal with extreme heat. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 11, 2021
June 11, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBProgress on a new state budget has stalled, with the end of the fiscal year less than three weeks away. Our Friday NewsCap analyzes the week’s top stories. Plus, this year’s Desert X installation in the Coachella Valley pays respect to tribal lands. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 10, 2021
June 10, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe drought in the west continues, as do Arizona’s water concerns. We'll hear why some researchers are particularly worried about the state’s groundwater supplies. Plus, a Valley hospital is trying to take healthcare to homeless children. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 9, 2021
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBHealth officials across Arizona and the country are trying to figure out how to get more residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Do lotteries, prizes and other incentives work? Plus, we’ll take a look at a different kind of border town — on the edge of Native American reservations. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 8, 2021
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBCOVID-19 has affected almost every aspect of Arizona's economy. We'll hear how one region of the state plans to emerge from the pandemic and define its economy. Plus, a young local painter whose style evokes expressionists many, many years his senior. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 7, 2021
June 07, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThe Biden administration has officially ended the so-called Remain in Mexico program. We'll hear how that could affect border communities in Arizona and Mexico. Plus, when will the state legislature get back to work on a budget? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 3, 2021
June 03, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBGov. Doug Ducey says he won’t sign any legislation until lawmakers agree on a budget — including his priorities. We'll take a look at some of the more significant bills being held up. Plus, how Arizona Theatre Company plans to bounce back on stage from a pandemic-punished season. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 2, 2021
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBState lawmakers are looking to increase per diem rates for their rural colleagues. We'll hear how the legislation could avoid a gubernatorial veto. Plus, an Arizona Supreme Court justice on what it means to have an independent judiciary. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For June 1, 2021
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 92.1 MBThe legislature is taking some time off as the House and Senate don't have enough votes to pass a budget. What is going to break the stalemate? Plus, how a massacre a century ago can help lead to more racial justice today. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBIt’s a special Memorial Day edition as we look at how predictive technology is affecting our communication, find out the ways monsters help us understand human history and meet an industrial engineer turned craft brewer. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 89.1 MBArizona lawmakers continue to fight over a proposed change to tax policy that could dramatically affect the state's coffers. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and the week’s other top stories. Plus, how a TV game show appearance impacted one young man's view of the world. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBGOP state lawmakers are looking to strip the Democratic Secretary of State of some of her powers. A former state Elections Director tells us why she thinks that’s a problem. Plus, do students need more summer school this year, and will teachers be up for working those classes? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 93.1 MBThe Biden Administration is proposing free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds. We'll hear what that would mean in Arizona, where data show fewer children are enrolled. Plus, using the I-10 corridor from Florida to California as a framework for understanding and improving infrastructure. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MBThe metro Phoenix housing market is booming, with home prices on the rise. But problems with one commodity are making new homes more expensive. Plus, the debate over using words meant to be inclusive, like Latinx. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThe state Senate’s election audit is expected to start back up again today. We'll hear from one of the Secretary of State's observers about what she saw during her time at the Coliseum. Plus, there are signs that more Valley residents may be heading back to the office. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 68 MBThe dispute between Maricopa County and the state Senate over the election audit grew this week. Our Friday NewsCap panely analyzes the week's top stories. Plus, U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on the situation at the border and creating a Jan. 6 commission. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThe Navajo Nation is now the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. We'll talk to President Jonathan Nez about how federal aid money boosted enrollment. Plus, a look at how the very first vaccine was developed and distributed. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 60.6 MBGov. Ducey has made the decision to reject supplemental unemployment funds from the federal government. What is the legislature doing to shore up the state’s low weekly payments? Plus, how the Valley’s restaurant scene has been changed by the pandemic. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 90 MBMaricopa County officials met Monday to refute lies they say are coming from the state Senate's election audit. The chair of the Board of Supervisors tells us where that leaves the ongoing dispute between the sides. Plus, we’ll meet the new head of Ability360. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBArizona’s medical community has recently been critical of state government over certain policies. The new head of the Arizona Medical Association on trying to make docs a healthcare resource for policymakers. Plus, how changes to the child tax credit could impact children living in poverty. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MBGov. Doug Ducey’s signature has turned Arizona's Permanent Early Voting List into the Active Early Voting List. Our Friday NewsCap panelists discuss how that could affect future elections in the state. Plus, should wildlife have the same rights to land and property that humans do? That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 95 MBColonial Pipeline remains shut down after a cyberattack against it. We'll hear what the incident says about cybersecurity and how to prevent the next attack. Plus, the photographer who's taking images of all 400-plus Frank Lloyd Wright properties on what we can learn from his designs. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The SHow For May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.6 MBThe 2022 U.S. Senate race is already heating up in Arizona. We'll hear why an out-of-state billionaire is investing $10 million in one particular candidate. Plus, how social media may have helped teens deal with the pandemic. That and more on The Show.
KJZZ's The Show For May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.8 MBThe pandemic has prevented a lot of people from being with family in person. We'll hear how some parents who lost their kids to foster care tried to bond with them remotely. Plus, a novel set in 1930s Phoenix explores the city's dark underbelly. That and more on The Show.