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With summers getting hotter, more people moving here and more data centers being built, Arizona needs more sources of power. Now Arizona leaders want to build a new nuclear power plant. Plus, the Latino divide is no longer just political.
Arizonans with disabilities depend on at-home services. Medicaid cuts could erode the program.
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Kirsten Dorman/KJZZIn 2024, Latino voters stunned the political world when nearly half of Latino voters backed President Donald Trump. It was the largest share of the Latino vote any GOP candidate has gotten in modern times, according to Russell Contreras. -
APSArizona is already home to the second-largest nuclear power plant in the country. But now, with more coal plants being decommissioned and demand going up, we could soon be home to one more. -
Emily Mai/KJZZDowntown Phoenix has finally happened. Condo towers, restaurants, entertainment venues and retail establishments now occupy once-empty lots. And there’s nowhere to park — the sure sign of a thriving metropolis. But, can Phoenix ever be walkable? -
Amanda Maglione/HandoutHow do the spaces in which we spend our time impact our mindset? Leidy Klotz explores that question — and others — in his book "In a Good Place: How the Spaces Where We Live, Work and Play Can Help Us Thrive." -
Arizona State University/HandoutNew research from ASU found that there are more mosquitoes in Arizona now, but climate change may have an impact on their population.
Previous Episodes
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From races for governor and Congress to Corporation commission and attorney general, primary battles are heating up. Why interparty conflict is the name of the game this summer. Plus, can out car-centric metropolis ever truly be walkable?
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ICE officers shot and killed a Mexican national in Texas last week. Now Mexico’s government is threatening legal action. Plus, APS is asking for its third rate increase in four years.
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The lone teenager challenging Arizona’s transgender sports ban is stepping back from the case. This comes as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to protect similar bans around the country. Plus, Scottsdale defends its water future.
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The state Supreme Court has sided with the Maricopa County recorder in his ongoing election fight with the county’s Board of Supervisors. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, the physical and mental appeal of swimming in ice-cold water.
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There is a lot of pavement across the Valley, covering all kinds of surfaces. We’ll hear how all of that pavement may be impacting our health. Plus, a local romance author gets to see her novel turned into new Hallmark Channel series.
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Firefighters are battling blazes across the state after a record dry winter and a hot spring. As some have rushed to protect their homes, others are betting on how destructive the fires will be. Plus, remembering an architectural legend in Arizona.
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Most of the precipitation that falls in Arizona is lost before it seeps into the ground. Hear about trying to find new ways to get more water into aquifers. Plus, we meet the 94-year-old artist with a new exhibit of baseball portraits.
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A potential major earthquake along the San Andreas Fault is not just a Hollywood plotline. An Arizona researcher says the so-called “earthquake gate” holding it back is under major stress. Plus, what the U.S. Space Force will be doing at Fort Huachuca.
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The holiday weekend will see many flags flown in celebration. We’ll take a look at what those flags say about us. Plus, how Arizona is celebrating America250.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case over Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship voting law. We’ll hear what a ruling could mean for the upcoming election. Plus, a Valley stand-up comedian is recording a new special on July Fourth.