Both presidential candidates are heading to Arizona this week, plus both vice presidential contenders. Who are they targeting as early voting begins? And, has this record-hot October pushed Phoenicians over the edge?

Arizona is one of a handful of swing states in this fall’s election, giving Democrats and Republicans both a chance to win. What’s behind the state’s new competitive status? And, as dog ownership rates rise, we ask: What do our pets really need to be happy? That and more on The Show.

A number of Arizona lawmakers have decided to leave the Legislature, with some saying they can get more done away from the Capitol. It's having an impact inside and outside of government. Plus, young families are still fleeing cities post-pandemic. What’s behind the trend?

To talk about the upcoming retirement of a longtime Arizona congressman, Arizona connections in the case against former President Trump and more, The Show sat down with former state school superintendent Jaime Molera and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

State officials have found more voters affected by a computer glitch, who didn’t provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a map for running in Phoenix while female.

How one software developer is using AI to help people fight health insurance denials. And how a late-night freeform radio show created wide-ranging misconceptions about Hopi spirituality. Plus, the history of one of Phoenix’s most iconic building materials: breeze blocks. That and more on The Show.

Endorsements from local fire or police can make or break a campaign, especially for local candidate. We’ll hear what goes into getting an endorsement and what happens when you don’t. Plus, using typography to brand a city.

VP nominees Tim Walz and JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. What’s behind the “dad energy” Walz has brought to the ticket. Plus, challenging gender roles in the horror genre — using classic horror tropes.

Reservoirs in the West — and across the country — have been facing lower water levels. We’ll hear what new data says about the reliability of the country’s reservoirs. Plus, what a collection of graphics can tell us about the evolution of the Chicano Rights movement.

To talk about Kamala Harris’ trip to the border, Gov. Hobbs getting a chance to name a state Supreme Court justice and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona on Friday. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, is the protest anthem a lost art, or has the sound of revolution switched sides?

There will be a long list of initiatives on your ballot in November, addressing everything from border security to abortion rights. What’s going into the campaigns behind those causes? Plus, Alzheimer’s researchers believe they’re getting closer to a way to prevent the disease.

National public health data shows opioid overdose deaths are plummeting across the country. We’ll hear what one harm reduction advocate says might be behind it. Plus, how the U.S. military got involved in killing a controversial Arizona housing bill.

There has been talk of a Day Zero in Mexico City, when the city would run out of water. We look at the water situation there and what it could mean for Arizona. Plus, Lucinda Williams reflects on a long career of making sense of her turbulent life by writing songs.

LDS voters have long been a reliable base of Republican politics in Arizona. But that’s changing this election as more Mormon women turn away from Trump. Plus, an archival memoir that delves into the Los Angeles queer activist scene in the 1980s.

Republican leaders are siding with the Democratic secretary of state when it comes to the status of 100,000 Arizona voters. Our Friday NewsCap takes on that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a collective of local flower growers is trying to bring back the market for local stems.

Republican leaders are siding with the Democratic secretary of state when it comes to the status of 100,000 Arizona voters. Our Friday NewsCap takes on that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a collective of local flower growers is trying to bring back the market for local stems.

Conspiracy theories about rigged elections continue to come up, as voters are set to cast ballots this fall. Why one former Arizona Republican congressman is pushing back on those claims. Plus, why the race for one southern Arizona district is a case study in the Latino vote.

While it might seem like the right has a claim to patriotism, some liberals are taking back the flag. We’ll talk progressive patriotism and what it means to love your country. Plus, 100,000 Arizona voters’ eligibility is in limbo just as mail-in ballots are set to be sent. That and more on The Show.

This summer was the hottest on record in the Valley, and heat deaths may set another record. One ER doctor says while they've gotten better at keeping people alive in the heat, more should be done to prevent deaths. And, our Last Resorts series continues, with a look at how a tire and rubber company helped develop the West Valley’s tourism industry…

A proposal in Congress would offer a tax credit for Americans who donate kidneys. We discuss the pros and cons of financial incentives for kidney donation. Plus, there's a new TikTok fashion trend that hits home here in the desert. That and more on The Show.

To talk about former President Donald Trump and Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz campaigning in Arizona, a court ruling in a legislative residency case and more, The Show sat down with Paul Bentz of HighGround and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

VP nominee Tim Walz and former President Donald Trump both campaigned in Arizona this week. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And, why the Phoenix Suns are facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from a former employee. That and more on The Show.

Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates is leaving government at the end of the year, after deciding not to run for reelection. He talks about his new project, and what led him to it. And, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is among those in Arizona no longer posting mug shots online, after a landmark court ruling. That and more on The Show.…

To talk about some new polls on the initiatives that’ll be on the November ballot, JD Vance campaigning in the Valley and more, The Show sat down with Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and Gaelle Esposito of Creosote Partners.

To talk about new polls on the presidential and Senate races in Arizona, the end of the lawsuit over Gov. Katie Hobbs’ state agency directors and more, The Show sat down with Daniel Scarpinato, former chief of staff to Gov. Doug Ducey, now with the firm Winged Victory; and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera.…

To talk about Arizonans at the Democratic National Convention, state Supreme Court rulings on ballot initiatives and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

To talk about a win and a loss for supporters of the abortion rights ballot measure, a deal between Gov. Katie Hobbs and state Senate Republicans and more, The Show sat down with Chuck Coughlin of HighGround and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

Chip Scutari of S+C Communications and Sam Richard of Consilium Consulting joined The Show to talk about new developments in the case of the so-called "fake electors," Vice President Kamala Harris picking her running mate and the two of them campaigning in Arizona — and more.

To talk about Sen. Mark Kelly’s odds of being Kamala Harris’ VP pick, the looming showdown for control of Maricopa County elections and more, The Show sat down with consultant Stacy Pearson and former state superintendent Jaime Molera.

To talk about a new Democratic presidential ticket, an Arizona leader being considered to join that ticket and more, The Show sat down with former state lawmaker Paul Boyer and attorney Tom Ryan.

KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond. Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former state lawmaker Reginald Bolding joined The Show to talk about Arizona’s representation at the Republican National Convention, one Arizonan being floated as a potential replacement on the Democratic ticket …

To talk about a pair of Arizona Congressmen calling on Biden to step aside, a lawsuit filed over a ballot measure description and more, The Show sat down with Barrett Marson of Marson Media and attorney and former Congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

Instead of reviewing the week’s top stories, today the Friday NewsCap takes a look back at the 2024 legislative session.

To talk about the state’s final budget deal, the continuing controversy over money earmarked for helping treat opioid addiction and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus — who served in the administration of Gov. Jan Brewer — and former state lawmaker Jennifer Longdon.

To talk about the budget work going on at the Arizona Capitol, the report from the U.S. Justice Department on the Phoenix Police Department and more, The Show sat down with former state schools superintendent Jaime Molera of Molera Alvarez and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

To talk about the state House sending a border security proposal to November’s ballot, Gov. Katie Hobbs losing a court case dealing with state agency directors and more, The Show sat down with former state lawmaker Regina Cobb and former Congressional candidate Anita Malik.

In this week's Friday NewsCap, Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera talk about the impact of former President Donald Trump’s conviction in Arizona, the recommendation of a special House committee to impeach AG Kris Mayes and more.

KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond. To talk about the arraignment of many of the "fake electors," the Senate giving its OK to a border security ballot measure and more, The Show sat down with Chip Scutari of S+C Communications and attorney Tom Ryan.…

To talk about a border security ballot measure stalling — for now — in the Legislature, another ballot measure on elections moving forward and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero Ferguson with Elevate Strategies and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

On this podcast, we tell unusual stories about the state. Now, we’ve turned the storytelling over to you. We asked listeners to send their Arizona ghost stories to The Show during the month of October — and listeners have certainly delivered.

It’s a cross between shuffleboard and bowling — on ice! And, ever since the U.S. won Olympic gold in 2018, the sport of curling has been gaining in popularity. But long before that, curling has thrived from a devoted following right here in the desert. Plus, the story on the origins of the mascots of Arizona’s three public universities.…

In 2017, Bisbee artist Gretchen Baer opened a small art center just steps from the border in Naco, Sonora. Now, every Tuesday the little studio bursts into life. Plus, learn the history of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Phoenix.

How can you live a frontier lifestyle long after the frontier has closed? Today, it involves solar panels, composting toilets and rainwater harvesting. Meet some off-gridders in Cochise County. Plus, travel to a spot U.S. bass anglers have been heading to for decades.

Many people in the Southwest claim they have seen La Llorona or the weeping woman. People have spotted her along the Rio de Flag in Flagstaff all the way down to the San Pedro River near Tucson. Plus, hear the tale of the Baron of Arizona.

Arizona’s mountains, cinder cones and lava fields attest to the state’s wild geological youth. But those with an ear to the ground know the state’s seismic days are far from over. Plus, visit the town of Guadalupe.

For the final episode of this season, we’re going way back with two stories about the ancient past of Arizona’s land and its people.

In the old mining town west of Tucson, an arts community is now taking up residence in the old Curley School — and it’s thriving. We’re dedicating this episode to the characters keeping the historic building alive.

In this episode, we venture into some untold tales about food, fiction and film — some of the little-known arts and culture stories of the Grand Canyon State. In Tucson, we enter the Worlds of Words. Then, we go to a small valley in southern Arizona that has seen the silver screen. Finally, a globetrotting pastry finds its way to Tempe.…

The Untold Arizona podcast is back for season two with five new episodes! In this episode, we head to the state's southern border.