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Redistricting Chair Challenging Her Removal by Governor

The Arizona Supreme Court will be asked to decide if Governor Brewer’s removal of the chair of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission is legal. An attorney for I-R-C chair Col

Arizona's Political Climate

Fill-in host Mark Brodie talks to Senator Steve Pierce about the controversy surrounding the redistricting commission in Arizona. Dennis Welch, managing editor of Arizona Guardian.com, and Chris Herstam, head of government relations for Lewis and Roca, also weigh in on the vote to remove the chairwoman of the independent redistricting commission. Jim Huntwork, attorney and former redistricting commission member, also talks about maps drawn up by the current independent redistricting commission and their legitimacy.

A Sporting Chance

Mark Brodie fills in for Steve Goldstein and talks to Jim Rounds, senior economist and with Elliot D Pollack and Company, and Bob Young, columnist with the Arizona Republic, about the state of pro sports in Arizona. They take a look at the impact of the lockout on Arizona's economy...and the positive impact of hosting the Superbowl in 2015.

Israel's New Rep for the Southwest

Mark Brodie fills in for host Steve Goldstein. Brodie talks to the new consul general of Israel for the southwestern United States about the decision to admit Palestine as a member of UNESCO. They also talk about the importance of Israel's relationship with the Arizona and the US.

The Mormon Church and Politics

Host Steve Goldstein talks to Kirk Adams, former House speaker and member of the LDS church, and BYU political Science professor Quin Monson about the impact faith has on public opinion for two Mor

Jerry Colangelo Talks Commerce

Host Steve Goldstein talks to Jerry Colangelo, co-chair of the Arizona Commerce Authority, about reinvigorating Arizona's job market and the future of downtown Phoenix.

Andrew Thomas Testifies

Andrew Thomas took the stand in a disciplinary hearing that could disbar him if found he violated ethical rules.

Special interest groups spending money in recall election

Campaign finance reports in the recall election of state Senate President Russell Pearce are trickling in. The latest show what was spent on independent expenditure efforts on behalf of Pearc

Mesa Recall Election: Economy, Education on Candidate's Minds

When Citizens for a Better Arizona took out papers to recall state senate president Russell Pearce, among the reasons they cited was a lack of focus on education and the economy. But, as KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, both candidates in next month’s recall election say those are important issues for the state.

Mesa Recall Election: Is Image Everything?

Early voting is underway in the recall election of state senate president Russell Pearce. There’s not a lot of policy disagreement between the two candidates in that race…but one issue on which they do not see eye to eye is illegal immigration…and how the state’s laws make Arizona look outside its borders. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

The Future of Comic Strips as Newspapers Struggle

Pearls Before Swine Cartoonist Stephan Pastis talks about quitting his legal practice to work on his comic strip creation...

Glendale Couple Struggles After Losing State Medicaid Insurance

Arizona lawmakers approved phasing out a Medicaid program for 6.000 Arizonans with serious medical conditions. Bill and June Nelson were hoping to survive six months until they could enroll i

Sherlock Holmes in Arizona

Arizona Theatre Company's artistic director David Ira Goldstein talks to Steve Goldstein (no relation) about the upcoming original play Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club.

ASU President Michael Crow

Arizona State University president Michael Crow sits down with host Steve Goldstein to talk about the DREAM act, getting Arizona's universities on track, and making both popular and unpopular decisions in order to keep ASU innovative.

Campaigning in the Southwest

Las Vegas Review columnist Steve Sebelius and Arizona Republic reporter Dan Nowicki give insight about the important role the Southwest plays in the presidential primaries. Staying in or dropping out...the Southwest paves the way for early campaigning in the race for President of the United States.

AZ: In the Money?

Arizona is bringing in more money than expected. August revenues were around eight and a half percent higher than the same month last year. And, so far this fiscal year, the state has collected one and a half billion dollars more than it did last year. So…the obvious question is…what should the state do with that cash?

Gullett and Stanton — Race for Phoenix Mayor

Phoenix mayoral candidates Greg Stanton and Wes Gullett sit down with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein to talk about their plans for Phoenix. Gullett and Stanton also answer listener questions and comments about the issues most important to Phoenix residents.