Phoenix police are under fire for the assault of a deaf man with cerebral palsy — and now, the city is facing a lawsuit. But how well are officers trained to deal with people with disabilities? Critics say not enough. Also, our Made in Arizona series continues with an exploration of the cultural history of waist beads. That and more on The Show.
-
Jesse ShowalterThe Phoenix Police Department’s treatment of Tyron McAlpin is now the subject of a lawsuit. Last month, he filed a $3.5 million claim over the incident — which drew national attention and criticism. But for Jon Meyers, executive director of the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, it wasn’t a surprise. -
Karin VonKayFor some, this is a season of anxiety, particularly when it comes to family gatherings. There’s awkward conversations, but also sometimes more serious conversations — like how to interact with loved ones who are living with dementia. -
Amber Victoria Singer/KJZZMeet Briana Holland, owner of Creative Sunshine Boutique, she's an evangelist of a certain kind of jewelry with a long cultural history: waist beads. -
Jeff Schalau/University of ArizonaChristmas movies relay the happy tale of kisses under mistletoe and snowy landscapes. Though most of Arizona lacks the latter, it turns out, there is a type of desert mistletoe for desert-dwellers, too. -
Getty ImagesFor decades, there’s been a debate over the benefits of taking fish oil as a nutritional supplement. But now, one University of Arizona professor thinks we may be getting close to a definitive answer. -
Matt BaumeAs soon as they saw it for the first time, producer Athena Ankrah knew they would be watching "The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special" every year for the foreseeable future.
