Katie Campbell

Having someone — or something — to care for can be therapeutic. Pet adoptions have soared during the pandemic. That’s good for the animals as well as their humans. And that’s true for more than your average cat or dog. KJZZ producer Katie Campbell shares her experience raising chickens in 2020.

This month, we’ve brought “Eating Christmas” — a typically live storytelling event — to you in the comfort and safety of wherever you like to listen to KJZZ. The Show has shared three original essays about the holidays and food, and now we give you the finale.

More than 60% of Arizona’s COVID-19 cases have been identified in Maricopa County. Pima County has racked up the second highest number of cases, with about 13% of the state’s total. But that doesn’t mean the current surge is strictly an urban issue.

At 5 years old, KJZZ's Katie Campbell had her heart set on finding an ornate rocking horse under the Christmas tree. She had to settle for sweet revenge on a Santa cake. It's the first essay in Amy Silverman's "Eating Christmas" storytelling event, and we'll be sharing a new one each week on The Show.

On Dec. 2, Gov. Doug Ducey announced several more executive orders regarding large gatherings and restaurants' abilities to use outdoor spaces. But he continued to reject calls for curfews or increased measures. Health officials are clear: The caseload and death rate will only get worse before the end of the year.

Sen. Martha McSally conceded the race for her seat to Democratic challenger Mark Kelly on Friday. McSally simply could not have overtaken Kelly, as she fell behind by far more votes than were left to count.

Speaking on Fox Business News, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich laid out the statistical improbability that the president could win enough of the outstanding votes to close the narrowing margin between himself and President-elect Joe Biden in Arizona.

In a statement, Senate President Karen Fann and House Speaker Rusty Bowers said, “The people of Arizona want leaders who are focused on economic prosperity and safe communities, not progressive politicians who support the failing policies of California and Illinois.”

As the country waits for the final results of the 2020 election, people are certainly wondering whether our current system is really as effective as it could be. The Show spoke to a political mathematician about alternative voting systems — and the mathematical problem known as social choice.

With more than 70,000 additional ballots counted in Maricopa County, two key Republican state senators expanded their leads over Democratic challengers who had started Election Day strong. Despite some flips, current totals show Republicans holding onto a one-seat majority in the House of Representatives.