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KJZZ's The Show is a stream of curated stories from Phoenix, the Southwest and around the country. With the help of reporters and producers around the region and globe, we’ll mix the stories and news to keep you up to date and entertained.

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March 18, 2024

As Arizonans vote in the Presidential Preference Election this week, the age of the two presumptive major party nominees has been a topic of conversation. When do these discussions veer into ageism? Plus, how the Phoenix Police Department is working to combat a systemic officer shortage. That and more on The Show.

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March 15, 2024

The presidential race has come more into focus, just ahead of Arizona’s Presidential Preference Election. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And, how a textile artist found inspiration from the ASU Art Museum's ceramics collection. That and more on The Show.

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March 14, 2024

Legislative Republicans say Gov. Katie Hobbs made a mistake in vetoing the Arizona Border Invasion Act. The state Senate president on why they plan to continue sending her border-related bills. And, our Saguaro Land series continues with a look at designing for the desert. That and more on The Show.

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March 13, 2024

How the language we use about immigration changes with the political debate. And Modified Arts has been open on Roosevelt Row for 25 years — how it’s shaped the arts district. That and more on The Show.

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March 12, 2024

Stephen Richer’s defamation lawsuit against Kari Lake will be allowed to continue. We’ll hear what that could mean as her U.S. Senate campaign heats up. Plus, an Arizona artist talks about her exhibit looking at the future matriarchs of the Black community. That and more on The Show.

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March 11, 2024

Colorado River basin states are facing a deadline to come up with new rules for managing the overtaxed river. We’ll hear why two plans have emerged from two familiar groups. Plus, meet the actor on stage who has to be prepared to fill in for just about every role. That and more on The Show.

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March 08, 2024

Arizona voters got the answer to a long-running question this week as Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said she would not run for reelection. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a local author on the Tucson Festival of Books and writing in the Southwest. That and more on The Show.

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March 07, 2024

The Dartmouth men’s basketball team voted this week to unionize, a first for college student-athletes. We’ll hear What that move could mean for the future of college sports. Plus, a famous composer’s lost work will be performed for the first time in more than 125 years, right here in Phoenix. That and more on The Show.

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March 06, 2024

Shelters that aid migrants who are arriving in Arizona at record rates are in dire straits as federal funding runs out. We talk to the director of one of those shelters in Arizona. And, research suggests how patients and their doctors talk about opioids could play a role in that crisis. That and more on The Show.

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March 05, 2024

A federal judge has largely upheld two laws that require proof of citizenship to vote in Arizona. But advocates who sued over what they called civil rights violations say the worst provisions were stuck down. Plus, a whistleblower has come forward in the death of Gilbert teen Preston Lord. That and more on The Show.

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March 04, 2024

Uranium prices have been on the rise, as has the number of new mining operations announced. What does history tell us about whether this is a real boom or not? Plus, a writer makes the case for open borders on humanitarian and environmental grounds. That and more on The Show

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March 01, 2024

A member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus has announced a primary challenge to Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, we remember Arizona artist Ed Mell, who passed away recently. That and more on The Show.

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February 29, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of migrants have been bused to cities across the country, and leaders in some of those cities say it’s leading to an increase in crime. Is there really a link between a rise in migrant populations and crime? Plus, we’ll meet an Arizona comedian looking to live her dream in New York City. That and more on The Show.

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February 28, 2024

A sit-down with the newly appointed Maricopa County sheriff. And we’ll learn what topological acoustics means — and how it’s being used in Arizona. That and more on The Show.

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February 27, 2024

The Arizona Legislature has long been home to fierce policy debates, as well as the occasional personal insult. We’ll hear why observers say decorum is getting worse at the state Capitol. Plus, how a rice-sized beetle is killing pine trees throughout the Valley. That and more on The Show.

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February 26, 2024

The Phoenix City Council approved $1 million in stopgap funding to keep Arizona's largest homeless services program running. But the number of people experiencing homelessness in our community continues to climb. Plus, this Midwest transplant looks at Phoenix with fresh eyes — and draws it.

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February 23, 2024

U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko announced she is running for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, and Kari Lake is trying to make peace with Meghan McCain. Our Friday NewsCap panelists break down those and more of the week’s top stories. Plus, our Saguaro Land series continues with a look at how social media has shined a spotlight on the Sonoran Desert. That and more on The Show.

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February 22, 2024

An Arizona nonprofit that aims to use the arts to help kids who have undergone trauma has a new leader. We’ll hear his vision for the organization. Plus, one lawmaker is trying to lift the ban on cruising in Valley cities — and lowrider fans are happy about it. That and more on The Show.

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February 21, 2024

An effort to build a statue in honor of Sandra Day O’Connor is coming up against opposition — from one of her sons. And our Made in Arizona series continues with a Navajo weaver — and skateboarder. That and more on The Show. 

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February 20, 2024

States across the country are looking into ways to protect kids from the harms posed to them by social media. How court rulings have forced some policymakers to change their approach. And, how one Arizona researcher is working to control rodent populations — with their fertility. That and more on The Show.

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