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Breaking Wood Burning Habit during 'No Burn Days'

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department has issued 39 notices so far this year to people who’ve violated the county’s ‘No Burn Day’ ordinance. It’s against the law to use a wood burning fi

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

Forest officials are encouraging Arizona residents to drive to the White Mountains for a Christmas tree. The White Mountains is the the same area where the Wallow Fire burned more than five-hundred thousand acres this summer and now it's sprawling with trees for the holidays.

Hunger In Arizona

Terry Shannon, CEO of St. Mary's Food Bank, talks to host Steve Goldstein about the effort to feed Arizona's hungry families this holiday season...and the year-round need to lend a helping hand to the one in four children who go to bed hungry.

Black Friday Frenzy

Host Steve Goldstein talks to marketing professor James Ward of the W.P. Carey School about the marketing tactics behind Black Friday, and the reason so many people participate in the shopping frenzy.

Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman

Host Steve Goldstein talks to mayor of Tempe Hugh Hallman about historical preservation, regional economy, and his decision to abstain from running for another term.

Senate Candidate Wil Cardon

Businessman Wil Cardon, who has never held elected office, is one of the people running to succeed retiring senator Jon Kyl. He sits down with host Steve Goldstein to talk about his reasons for running, and how he plans to fight for Arizona.

Goldwater Institute Sues Clean Elections Commission Over Advertising

The Goldwater Institute wants the Clean Elections Commission to stop an advertising campaign it claims is illegal self promotion.

Recall Group Sends Warning to Governor and Sheriff

The group behind the recall of Senator Russell Pearce issued a warning of sorts to Governor Jan Brewer and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Citizens for a Better Arizona didn’t threaten a

Mesa Residents Talk Recall

The results of Mesa’s recall election will become official later this morning, as the Arizona Secretary of State certifies them. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie spoke to some residents of legislative district 18, to get their take on what happened.

AZ Supreme Court Reinstates Redistricting Chair

Colleen Mathis is back as the chairwoman of the Independent Redistricting Commission. The state supreme court Thursday evening ordered her to be reinstated…less than four hours after hearing oral arguments in the case. The move overturns the November first action by Governor Jan Brewer and the state senate…which had removed her from the commission. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Broadway Legend Ben Vereen Steps Out

Broadway legend Ben Vereen talks to Steve Goldstein about his lifetime of performing, the struggles he's gone through, and what the stage has meant to him. Vereen will perform his show, Stepping Out, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, November 19th.

CPS Task Force

Host Steve Goldstein talks to Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery and Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts about the Child Protective Services Task Force, and what can be done to better protect children in Arizona.

Pierce Replaces Pearce

New State Senate president Steve Pierce talks with Steve Goldstein about moving forward after Russell Pearce's recall and how the Legislature can help Arizona's economy.

Child Abuse: Task Force Looks at Reducing Fatalities

The Arizona Child Safety Task Force will meet at the state capitol this morning. The Governor created the 19-member panel after more than a dozen kids died at the hands or their parents or gu

Mesa Recall Election Not Likely to Lead to Changes in Law

Jerry Lewis won last week’s recall election against Russell Pearce in Mesa’s legislative district 18. But there were three people on the ballot, of whom was accused of being a sham candidate. And, now that the election is over, there are questions about what, if anything, lawmakers might do in response. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Tactic of Sham Candidates Suceeded in Past

Supporters of soon-to-be former Senate President Russell Pearce say the idea to have another candidate in the race to divert votes backfired. Olivia Cortes dropped out of the recall election

Immigration and Tea Party Impact of Pearce Loss

The architect of Arizona’s controversial immigration law is out. Russell Pearce is the first lawmaker in state history to lose his seat in a recall election. It was a dramatic fall for

National Geographic Photographer Mattias Klum

National Geographic public speaker and photographer Mattias Klum sits down with Steve Goldstein to talk about art, nature, conservation, and following your passion. Mattias is speaking Wednesday, November 9th at 7:30 in the Mesa Arts Center. Details can be found here.

Pearce Defeated, Lewis Victorious

Host Steve Goldstein talks to Arizona Republic columnist Bob Robb the Russell Pearce recall, what it may mean for furture recalls...and what impact Jerry Lewis may have on the legislature.

Stanton Wins the Race

In January Phoenix will have a new mayor. Greg Stanton talks to host Steve Goldstein about winning the runoff election for Phoenix mayor Tuesday night. Former Phoenix mayor Paul Johnson weighs in with his reaction to this year's race.