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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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November 02, 2023

Grand Canyon University has been fined by the federal government over allegations it misled students about the cost of some grad programs. We’ll hear about more disputes between the school and U.S. Department of Education. Plus, we launch a new series about Phoenix’s identity — and why people decide to stay. That and more on The Show.

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November 01, 2023

For decades, efforts have failed in Phoenix to create a Latino Cultural Center to highlight that community’s art and influence. Now, Phoenix voters could change that and approve millions in funding to make it happen. Plus, Diamondbacks legend Luis Gonzalez on watching his team go back to the World Series decades after his historic Game 7 win. That and more on The Show.

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October 31, 2023

Tucson voters are casting their ballots for mayor in next week’s election, and we look at the candidates and issues in that race. Plus, Meta is out with new AI personas that look an awful lot like some of your favorite celebrities. That and more on The Show.

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October 30, 2023

The Texas Legislature is set to approve a law that echoes Arizona’s SB 1070. We’ll hear about the controversial provisions in this sweeping law enforcement bill. Plus, A Diné novelist on the challenges of writing about death in Navajo culture. That and more on The Show.

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October 27, 2023

The GOP primary for a West Valley congressional district has another high-profile candidate. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, how a member of the Arizona Coyotes helped force an NHL rules change. That and more on The Show.

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October 26, 2023

Arizona has joined 41 other states in suing Facebook and Instagram owner Meta for its harmful impact on kids’ mental health. We'll take a look at how social media could be just one part of a bigger problem. Plus, a groundbreaking Shakespearean actor and playwright on Becoming Othello. That and more on The Show.

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October 25, 2023

Gov. Katie Hobbs’ Bipartisan Elections Task Force will be recommending potential changes to state law. We’ll hear about what may be in and what may be out. Plus, Rachel Maddow on the fight against fascism in the U.S. during World War II. That and more on The Show.

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October 24, 2023

President Joe Biden says he’ll build more of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, arguing he’s required to. How that, and other policies, may impact how Latino voters cast their ballots next year. And the Suns’ new radio play-by-play voice on replacing a legend, and the team’s prospects this season. That and more on The Show.

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October 23, 2023

Wildfires have become bigger and more severe over the past several years. Now Arizona could be a hot spot for carbon loss as a result. Plus, a new book documents the rise and fall of the cassette tape. That and more on The Show.

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October 20, 2023

A new congressional seat is up for grabs in Arizona after Rep. Debbie Lesko announced she won’t seek re-election in 2024. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, we meet two Arizona professors recently awarded prestigious MacArthur Fellowships. That and more on The Show.

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October 19, 2023

The former Navajo Nation President is running for Congress, trying to unseat a freshman Republican. We’ll hear how he might fare in the Northern Arizona district. Plus, our series on the Sonoran Desert continues with an artist who makes maps detailing very small places. That and more on The Show.

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October 18, 2023

The U.S. government will compensate thousands of families who were separated at the border under the Trump Administration’s zero tolerance policy. What about the families who still haven’t been reunited years later? Plus, more women are growing their body hair. Why one researcher says it hits a nerve. That and more on The Show.

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October 17, 2023

There’s a massive development being built in Rocky Point. How likely are Arizonans to travel south of the border? Plus, a new report outlines a difficult work environment with the Arizona Cardinals. That and more on The Show.

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October 16, 2023

Phoenix-area gas prices were even higher than Los Angeles this year because of strict requirements to mitigate seasonal air pollution. Now the state Legislature is considering a more readily available fuel blend. Plus, we visit the Musical Instrument Museum’s conservation lab and find out how they repair centuries-old instruments. That and more on The Show.

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October 13, 2023

Former congressional staffer Roy Herrera and Jaime Molera with the firm Molera Alvarez joined The Show to talk about Kari Lake's campaign rally announcing she’s running for U.S. Senate in next year’s election and more.

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October 13, 2023

Kari Lake made it official this week by announcing she’s running for U.S. Senate in next year’s election. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, how the NBA started becoming known for fashion, as well as basketball. That and more on The Show.

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October 12, 2023

Less than half of high school grads in Arizona pursue a post-secondary education. We’ll hear how education and business leaders are trying to bring that number up. Plus, eviction numbers continue to skyrocket in Maricopa County. That and more on The Show.

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October 11, 2023

Since 2017, solar customers have been compensated a set amount for the energy their rooftop panels send back to the grid. Now the Arizona Corporation Commission might cange the rules and pay them less. Plus, we hear from the ASU scientist behind the Psyche mission, which launches into space this week. That and more on The Show.

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October 10, 2023

This summer’s monsoon was more of a non-soon — the driest on record. We’ll hear what it means for the future of this beloved season in a climate change world. Plus, a roundtable discussion on polling – what makes a good one and when we can trust them. That and more on The Show.

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October 09, 2023

The Biden administration made a stunning reversal and announced it would expand the wall on our southern border. Will it stop the flood of migrants who are coming to the U.S.? Plus, why we all seem to be allergic to just about everything nowadays. That and more on The Show.

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