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If it feels like spring has been coming sooner here in Arizona over the past few years, your observation may not be far off. New research has found spring is springing earlier in parts of the country.
Dec. 6, 2019
A mountain lion was spotted in the Skyline Country Club area of northeastern Tucson, and officials are concerned someone is leaving food for the wild animal.
Dec. 6, 2019
The University of Arizona recently received two federal grants, worth nearly a combined $4 million to train specialists who will work with students with visual and hearing impairments. The grants reflect a growing need for these specialists across the country and right here in Arizona.
Dec. 6, 2019
The U.S. House of Representatives has moved much closer to the impeachment of President Trump after Speaker Nancy Pelosi officially called for articles of impeachment on Thursday.
Dec. 6, 2019
Every year, we’re reminded to get flu shots. Many of us do, but lots of people don’t. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the number of reported flu cases in Arizona is up substantially compared to last year at this time.
Dec. 6, 2019
A report released by investigators found no evidence that embattled Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen neglected his duties. But the County Board of Supervisors believes his suspension is justified based on the report, which accuses him of misusing county resources for criminal activities.
Dec. 6, 2019
KJZZ's Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week. The Show discussed the week in news with Lorna Romero, owner of Elevate Strategies; and Sam Richard, owner of the Ebenezer Group.
Dec. 6, 2019
Saturday marks 78 years since the United States was plunged into World War II with the Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor. To commemorate the day, at least one of the survivors will be on hand for ceremonies at Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix on Saturday.
Dec. 6, 2019
In Mexico, government and criminal impunity has become so ubiquitous during the country’s decade-long war on drug cartels that unpunished crimes make headlines on a daily basis, and many people have begun seeing them as a fact of life. That seeming indifference is the target of a recent study led by two Mexican policy analysts who study human rights violations in their country.
Dec. 6, 2019
On this National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) retrospective and seventh episode of Season 2, we get back on the mic with some guests who joined us previously.
Dec. 6, 2019
Advocacy letters filed by the ACLU in federal court on behalf of incarcerated people in Arizona accuse health care workers in state prisons of falsifying medical records and endangering the lives of their patients.
Dec. 5, 2019
Just a few weeks ago, Tucson got a new Mexican consul. But the diplomat is already raising concerns regarding his political affiliations and his relationship with the press.
Dec. 5, 2019
Pete Cheesebrough has been working in Coronado High School classrooms despite allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student in West Virginia. A panel that reviewed the allegations found that he failed to maintain professional boundaries. Yet when he resigned, he was hired by the Scottsdale Unified School District as a teacher.
Dec. 5, 2019
One of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries is making his exhibit debut in the Phoenix metro area, and he’s sharing the spotlight with pieces of art that are themselves leaving California for the first time.
Dec. 5, 2019
The Show presents a monthly conversation with longtime Phoenix writer Amy Silverman. Her column in Phoenix Magazine is called "Raising Phoenix." This month, she joined The Show to talk about her column "New Body, Old Soul." It focuses on Ace, a young transgender Phoenix artist.
Dec. 5, 2019
The Green Party will not be recognized in Arizona in the 2020 elections after it failed to meet a threshold of registered voters laid out in state law. The Republican, Democratic and Libertarian parties did qualify. But the next guest on The Show says the un-recognition of the Green Party is detrimental to all voters — and to the principles of our democracy.
Dec. 5, 2019
Violence and corruption are two major issues that Mexico’s president has vowed to confront. But so far, progress has been minimal. So, to explain why, The Show turned to a researcher who studies politics, corruption and violence in Mexico. David Shirk is a professor of political science and international relations, and director of the Justice in Mexico Program at the University of San Diego.
Dec. 5, 2019
Last night, the Scottsdale City Council approved the Southbridge Two project by a vote of 4-3. Not everyone is happy about it, however. Many Scottsdale residents were in attendance to voice their opposition to the project because it would also include two towers exceeding 155 feet. Scottsdale’s Patty Badenoch is concerned about the impact on her community.
Dec. 5, 2019
A bugle song, "First Call," is used at horse race tracks to let bettors know the next race is about 10 minutes away, but as tracks face more scrutiny over the deaths of horses, a sadder song may be more appropriate. Arizona Republic reporter John D’Anna focused his latest article on what happens to horses injured during a race.
Dec. 5, 2019
Scott Warren, a volunteer with the humanitarian group No More Deaths, was recently acquitted of charges of harboring migrants at the Arizona border. The jury took just two hours to determine he was not guilty, dealing a blow to the Trump administration’s crackdown on border activists. In short, some see the verdict as an affirmation of No More Deaths’ work.
Dec. 5, 2019
