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Part of Arizona’s border with Mexico will reopen this month to cattle coming into this country. The steps that are being taken to prevent further spread of screwworm. Plus, a group of academics tackles the zombie apocalypse.
The Show & Tell is hosting a free panel discussion with three locals from the architecture/design/preservation/real estate world.
In This Episode
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Getty ImagesA judge says the summary of Proposition 145 that Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes wrote is illegal. -
Alisa Reznick/KJZZOne year after it rejected Project Blue amid massive outcry from the community, the Tucson City Council has adopted new regulations for large scale data center developments. -
Nina Kravinsky/KJZZThe U.S. Agriculture Department plans to reopen part of the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle later this month. On Aug. 24, the Douglas, Arizona, port will become the first to allow cattle from Mexico to travel into the United States. -
Getty ImagesThe Arizona Division of Problem Gambling says roughly the same number of Arizonans placed bets in the past year, compared to its last report three years ago. But nearly a fifth of state residents fell within the category of problem gambling. -
Arizona State University/HandoutAthena Aktipis is a psychology professor who directs the Cooperative Futures Institute at Arizona State University. And she is the founder of potentially the most unusual academic conference out there: the Zombie Apocalypse Medicine Meeting. -
Getty ImagesOur next guests this morning are out with a new investigation that gets at the heart of that question. Evan Wyloge and Katie Wilcox are with The Beam at Arizona State University’s Howard Center for Investigative Journalism.
Previous Episodes
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Gov. Katie Hobbs has reportedly settled on a lieutenant governor pick. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a pair of influencers who are willing to tackle the not-so-picture perfect side of the outdoors in Arizona.
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Dust in the air can be a big problem in the Valley, as we saw earlier this week. How scientists hope to keep that dust on the ground. And, 50 years of the death penalty in America. How Arizona stands out.
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FEMA is supposed to help people after disasters like fires of floods — but the Trump administration used the agency to help ICE arrest and detain people. Plus, a local artist who will draw you as a bug.
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There have been a lot of words spoken and written about whether Phoenix should exist in its current form. An art critic explains how a painter and architect made him think about that question. Plus, the story of the guru who peddled transcendence through psychedelic Sonoran Desert toads.
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Arizona is among the states piloting a new program that uses AI to help determine if Medicare patients should get certain procedures or treatments. We’ll hear from a physician to see how it's been going. Plus, finding the stories of women trailblazers in the outdoors and conservation.
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Republican Andy Biggs has selected the first-ever lieutenant governor candidate, former State Sen. Sine Kerr. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, our SOAPBOX essay series continues with a spontaneous road trip that didn’t go very far.
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The introduction of autonomous vehicles on Valley roadways has led to debates about their safety. We’ll find out what a new study can and cannot tell us about that. Plus, an exhibit at a Valley museum explores the history of Westerns.
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Lots of us find nature worthwhile, but putting an actual value on it can be tricky. How some are trying to calculate the value of natural resources. Plus, two of Arizona’s neighbors will likely be among the first states to vote in the next Democratic presidential primary.
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President Trump has levied a new round of tariffs — including 50% tariffs on Canada. We’ll hear what that could mean for Arizona businesses and its economy. Plus, the argument for getting more sun exposure.
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After a wildfire, there’s often a lot of effort to revegetate the area that burned. Hear about the lessons we can learn from a small cactus in northern Arizona. And, what art from more than 100 years ago can tell us about the future of the West.