To talk about a pair of Arizona Congressmen calling on Biden to step aside, a lawsuit filed over a ballot measure description and more, The Show sat down with Barrett Marson of Marson Media and attorney and former Congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

Two Democratic members of Congress from Arizona are calling on President Joe Biden to end his reelection campaign. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, we go deep into the world of designer handbags — and how to make sure they’re real. That and more on The Show.…

A bipartisan coalition of Arizona lawmakers is working to secure water rights for some of the state's largest tribes. Hear how it would solve one of the longest-running water issues for the Navajo, Hopi and more. Plus, a new Tiny Desert Concert from a band that's inspired by heartbreak and the desert. That and more on The Show.…

New research suggests Gen Xers may have more instances of cancer than previous generations. We’ll hear about the potential causes and what it means for the future. Plus, how to safely navigate the world of unregulated wellness apps. That and more on The Show.

Large numbers of Gen Z voters say both major political parties are out of touch with their concerns. Find out why many of them say they still plan to vote in November. Plus, tracking the migration of a little desert bird as the health of saguaros threatens their nesting sites. That and more on The Show.…

The southern border has once again become a top political issue in Arizona and beyond. We’ll meet new head of a commission that aims to foster binational relationships. Plus, taking Native American art to one of the country’s most prestigious museums. That and more on The Show.

Instead of reviewing the week’s top stories, today the Friday NewsCap takes a look back at the 2024 legislative session.

This year’s legislative session was long and at times divisive. Our Friday NewsCap panelists review the year at the state Capitol. Plus, what’s behind the increase in so-called mobile food concepts? That and more on The Show.

On a special July Fourth edition of The Show, we’ll listen back to some of our series Saguaro Land, in which we explored life in the Sonoran Desert. We’ll learn about some of the desert’s healing qualities, hear about a tiny bug that’s played a big role in fashion, and find out how the saguaro came to be the symbol of this region. That and more on …

Cities can be loud, cacophonous places with noises ranging from people to machines. We’ll hear how those urban soundscapes affect how we live in cities. Plus, why the dangers of extreme heat are getting more attention nationally. That and more on The Show.

Melanoma continues to be a big concern in Arizona, with our 300-plus days of sunshine. Why we may have a difficult time buying the most effective sunscreens. Plus, a new podcast asks the queer community to embrace an unlikely icon: Bruce Springsteen. That and more on The Show.

The state budget recently approved by Gov. Katie Hobbs includes what amounts to a hiring freeze for state employees. We’ll hear about the implications for Arizona and similar budget shortfalls happening in state governments nationwide. Plus, a new memoir explores the power of writing to combat addiction. That and more on The Show.…

The state budget the governor just signed garnered bipartesan support and opposition. We'll hear why some lawmakers aren’t happy with the way it came together. Plus, how the Grand Canyon went from being considered valueless to a national treasure. That and more on The Show.

The effort to reintroduce Mexican wolves into the wild in Arizona has faced criticism from environmentalists and ranchers alike. Now the Forest Service thinks it has proven the program can work. Plus, from robot dogs to surveillance drones, there is a proliferation of technology at the border. That and more on The Show.…

There will be a long list of ballot measures for you to vote on this November. Now the lawsuits trying to stop them are racking up. Plus, how the president’s executive order on immigration could directly impact one state lawmaker’s family. That and more on The Show.

Water was one of the biggest losers in the state’s bipartisan budget. One agency head says cutting funding now is a mistake for our state’s water future. Plus, one Valley puppeteer is helping neurodivergent kids express their feelings. That and more on The Show.

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have allowed use of magic mushrooms for medical treatment. Is more research needed to ensure they're safe? And, we talk summer camp — and how hard it can be for working parents to keep kids busy all summer. That and more on The Show.

To talk about the state’s final budget deal, the continuing controversy over money earmarked for helping treat opioid addiction and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus — who served in the administration of Gov. Jan Brewer — and former state lawmaker Jennifer Longdon.

State lawmakers wrapped up their 2024 session shortly after approving a new budget. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, what you can grow in your garden — even in Phoenix's scorching summers. That and more on The Show.

To talk about the budget work going on at the Arizona Capitol, the report from the U.S. Justice Department on the Phoenix Police Department and more, The Show sat down with former state schools superintendent Jaime Molera of Molera Alvarez and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

Joshua Tree’s rattlesnake wrangler has a very popular Instagram account and a profile in the Los Angeles Times. We’ll hear what she wishes more people knew about rattlesnakes. Plus, a local writer takes on romance and birding in her first novel. That and more on The Show.

A longtime political consultant just released a new book examining the country's largest voting bloc: Latinos. We'll hear about how he says both parties are failing them. And, an entire lab in Arizona studies this phenomenon of social insects, who, this researcher says, are genetically engineered against self-preservation. That and more on The Show…

Some of Arizona’s biggest institutions have struggled to repatriate Native American remains. What’s the right way to celebrate Juneteenth? Plus, the lead singer of the Decemberists on the band’s new album. That and more on The Show.

The Department of Justice slammed Phoenix police with allegations of excessive force and discrimination. We’ll hear about the long road ahead in the battle for control of the department. Plus, in the age of climate change, what we can learn from disabled people about living in our disabled environment. That and more on The Show.…

To talk about the state House sending a border security proposal to November’s ballot, Gov. Katie Hobbs losing a court case dealing with state agency directors and more, The Show sat down with former state lawmaker Regina Cobb and former Congressional candidate Anita Malik.

In this week's Friday NewsCap, Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera talk about the impact of former President Donald Trump’s conviction in Arizona, the recommendation of a special House committee to impeach AG Kris Mayes and more.

KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond. To talk about the arraignment of many of the "fake electors," the Senate giving its OK to a border security ballot measure and more, The Show sat down with Chip Scutari of S+C Communications and attorney Tom Ryan.…

To talk about a border security ballot measure stalling — for now — in the Legislature, another ballot measure on elections moving forward and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero Ferguson with Elevate Strategies and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

To analyze the new border security measure GOP lawmakers are looking to send to November’s ballot, a new poll on Arizona’s presidential and U.S. Senate races and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

Doug Cole of HighGround and former state lawmaker Jen Longdon joined The Show to talk about Gov. Katie Hobbs signing the bill to repeal Arizona’s 1864 abortion law, a new border and immigration measure that could be sent to November’s ballot and more.

To break down the indictment of 11 so-called “fake electors” in Arizona, the state House repealing the 1864 abortion law and more, The Show sat down with former state lawmaker Regina Cobb and attorney and former Congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond. Former Arizona schools Superintendent Jaime Molera of Molera Alvarez and Gaelle Esposito of Creosote Partners joined The Show to talk about the latest on efforts to repeal Arizona’s 1864 abortion law at the state Capitol, a pair of lawmakers withdrawing …

Paul Bentz of HighGround and former Congressional candidate Anita Malik joined The Show to talk about the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion, the state Legislature moving to a one day a week schedule and more.

This week, abortion rights advocates are one step closer to getting an initiative on the Arizona ballot, and GOP leaders are pushing for stricter immigration measures. Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies and Matt Benson with the firm Veridus joined The Show to talk about these and more of the week’s headlines.…

On this podcast, we tell unusual stories about the state. Now, we’ve turned the storytelling over to you. We asked listeners to send their Arizona ghost stories to The Show during the month of October — and listeners have certainly delivered.

It’s a cross between shuffleboard and bowling — on ice! And, ever since the U.S. won Olympic gold in 2018, the sport of curling has been gaining in popularity. But long before that, curling has thrived from a devoted following right here in the desert. Plus, the story on the origins of the mascots of Arizona’s three public universities.…

In 2017, Bisbee artist Gretchen Baer opened a small art center just steps from the border in Naco, Sonora. Now, every Tuesday the little studio bursts into life. Plus, learn the history of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Phoenix.

How can you live a frontier lifestyle long after the frontier has closed? Today, it involves solar panels, composting toilets and rainwater harvesting. Meet some off-gridders in Cochise County. Plus, travel to a spot U.S. bass anglers have been heading to for decades.

Many people in the Southwest claim they have seen La Llorona or the weeping woman. People have spotted her along the Rio de Flag in Flagstaff all the way down to the San Pedro River near Tucson. Plus, hear the tale of the Baron of Arizona.

Arizona’s mountains, cinder cones and lava fields attest to the state’s wild geological youth. But those with an ear to the ground know the state’s seismic days are far from over. Plus, visit the town of Guadalupe.

For the final episode of this season, we’re going way back with two stories about the ancient past of Arizona’s land and its people.

In the old mining town west of Tucson, an arts community is now taking up residence in the old Curley School — and it’s thriving. We’re dedicating this episode to the characters keeping the historic building alive.

In this episode, we venture into some untold tales about food, fiction and film — some of the little-known arts and culture stories of the Grand Canyon State. In Tucson, we enter the Worlds of Words. Then, we go to a small valley in southern Arizona that has seen the silver screen. Finally, a globetrotting pastry finds its way to Tempe.…

The Untold Arizona podcast is back for season two with five new episodes! In this episode, we head to the state's southern border.

The Untold Arizona podcast is back for season two with five new episodes! In this episode, we’re hitting the Arizona road.

A story about a group of Boy Scouts who live in an unexpected place, trying to find a path to a better life. Plus, a tasty story about a little-known food grown in Arizona that’s making a culinary comeback.

We’re heading for Mexico. The first story is a mystery older than Arizona itself. For more than 50 years, historians have been uncertain whether the body of a famed explorer from the Spanish Crown was actually who everyone assumed it to be. And almost two centuries ago, the U.S. fought a gruesome war against Mexico and annexed a vast territory that…

We’re channeling Elivs Presley himself — exploring a piece of movie history that found its way to the middle of the Arizona desert. There's also a story about sweet a spot you’ve probably passed on Interstate 8. And in Cascabel, Arizona, a haven for parrots in need of a home.

For the first tale, we consider how the site of a violent murder turned into a destination of hope for many. Arizona’s past is riddled with conflicts — including a merciless war that started in the tiny village of Young. And while not as famous as Tombstone, it was just as bloody.

We’re getting back to the land. In the first story, we trace turquoise from its archaeological past to its uncertain future. Then from turquoise in Golden Valley to water in the Yuma Valley — the history of the very first dam on the Colorado River. To the northeast of the Laguna Dam is Skull Valley - a town originally settled for those moving West …