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Maricopa County officials will take a look at the county’s election system — but say it’ll be different than the last audit. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And, an Arizona crime writer on the seductions — and dangers — of Sedona's famous red rocks. That and more on The Show.
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Amber Victoria Singer/KJZZOn this Friday NewsCap, we discuss new priorities for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, preview the legislative session which starts on Monday and more -
Getty ImagesWith the calendar flipped to 2025, The Show wanted to take a look at some of the books that are coming out in the weeks and months to come. -
Robrt PelaPhoenix lost a punk rock legend this week — and Robrt Pela lost a dear friend. -
R. Mayer, Crooked Lane BooksWhen most people picture Sedona, they picture paradise. But, one Arizona writer says the picture is a bit more complicated.
Previous Episodes
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to make America healthy again and is bringing vaccine skepticism to the mainstream. We’ll hear how wellness influencers from both the right and the left are coming to the same conclusion. Plus, the case for trauma-informed rehabilitation programs in prisons.
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Mesa’s outgoing mayor has gotten attention both for growth in his city and for his aisle-crossing political endorsements. John Giles talks about his decade in the job. Plus, as more zoos are releasing their elephants to sanctuaries, why the Phoenix Zoo hasn't — yet.
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It is winter in Arizona, but it doesn’t feel like it. We’ll hear why this warm and dry weather is what climate scientists have been warning about. Plus, how a Valley-based painter used denim to create subversive cowboy fantasies.
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2024 was a tumultuous year in Arizona politics. Our Friday NewsCap looks at what’s to come in 2025 and how issues from immigration to abortion will hit home here. Plus, the unexpected Jewish history of southern Arizona.
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Birth rates have been on the decline for a number of years, both here in the U.S. and around the world. We’ll hear why the trend doesn’t apply to all parents. Plus, two authors share their video game obsessions and what we can learn from them. That and more on The Show.
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Revisit some of The Show's favorite conversations about tourism. Find out how Phoenix became a refuge for patients with tuberculosis and accidentally played a role in the history of ceramics. Plus, hear one writer describe why Sedona is still worth visiting, even if it may be overtouristed.
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Cactus Country RV Resort is a transitory place. We’ll hear an author’s reflection on growing up gender-fluid in the desert but not knowing it at the time. Plus, how a local professor became the authority on extreme weather.
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The Show for Dec. 30, 2024: DNA tests can save lives, but discrimination risk is scaring people awayLots of people have learned about their genetic makeup from at-home tests. New reporting shows that information is being used to discriminate against some people. Plus, looking back at some of the biggest cultural moments of 2024.
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It's been a busy year in Arizona politics, from the state Capitol to the campaign trail. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze the year’s top stories and trends. And, our obsession with blockbusters, and box office flops. That and more on The Show.
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There are a lot of efforts to plant trees around the Valley for shade, but watering them can be a challenge. Researchers are looking for smarter ways to water trees here. Plus, one of the members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band on his long career.