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Plants are often a topic of discussion around Arizona — usually around whether they use too much water or provide wildfire fuels. Why one botanist says we should think about plants differently. And, Phoenix's city archeologist on why archeology is more than just artifacts.
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Bret Jaspers/KJZZPresident Donald Trump this week nominated Ted Cooke to lead the federal Bureau of Reclamation. Cooke is the former manager of the Central Arizona Project, whose canals bring water to the Valley. -
In 2020, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that his state would be the first to build its own border wall. But, several years and more than $3 billion into the project, the wall barely exists.
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Gage Skidmore/CC BY 2.0Senate President Warren Petersen said Wednesday the breakthrough came when the Senate agreed to add some spending priorities of House Republicans to the package. -
City of PhoenixPhoenix is one of just a handful of American cities to employ a city archaeologist. The position has existed since 1929, and is headquartered at the S’edav Va’aki Museum. -
Getty ImagesThere’s a remarkably simple, relatively affordable solution to keeping building temperatures down during the summer. It’s called reflective roofing, and the science is fairly basic: by coating roofs in light-colored, reflective materials, buildings absorb less heat.
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Amid reports of people asking AI to do things like help with their mental health issues or find romantic partners, a writer decided to ask it a simple question. Why it ended up being a disaster. And, as temperatures climb, the role of shade in trying to mitigate that heat.
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More kids are being diagnosed with autism than ever before — and that’s gotten a lot of people’s attention. Find out about increasing awareness and understanding of autism among children. Plus, what Latin American folklore can teach us about modern life.
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The Trump administration says it’s trying to root out waste, fraud and abuse through DOGE. A look at efforts to make Arizona government run more efficiently. And, how a master piano player combats performance anxiety. That and more on The Show.
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The Show for June 13, 2025: Friday NewsCap, Father's Day without a dad, wrestling and drag, and moreArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has joined other Democratic governors in opposing the use of National Guard troops to quell protests in LA. The Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a therapist on celebrating Father's Day without a father.
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The clock is ticking on a new state budget, with the fiscal year ending in a little more than two weeks. Hear from a key lawmaker on where negotiations stand. Plus, a pioneering Native journalist reflects on a 50-year career.
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We hear a lot of talk these days about “toxic masculinity,” but has that phrase lost its meaning? Meet a podcast host taking ownership of the male experience. Plus, you can smell it before you see it: the scourge of the screwworm.
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There’s a lot of uncertainty at universities across the country, with funding cuts and new directives from Washington. We’ll get the view from the University of Arizona. Plus, how understanding autism can inform our understanding of right-wing men.
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There’s a lot of economic uncertainty right now, and much of that is coming from the federal government. We’ll hear how it’s impacting the economy in Arizona. Plus, a crisis of meaning amongst American men.
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A Republican candidate for governor proposes getting rid of Arizona’s state income tax. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a northern Arizona choir whose members aren't just performing to entertain.
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Metro Phoenix will no longer be punished for having dirty air if the source of that pollution is coming from somewhere else. Find out about the pros and cons of the federal rule change. Plus, why a warped version of the truth is sometimes more accurate than the truth itself.