KJZZ's The Show

The city of Phoenix sent out a survey about its controversial new ordinance banning food distribution and medical care to the homeless in city parks. We'll hear why it was put in a metaphorical drawer. Plus, what happens when three dozen musicians play the same note for 45 minutes?

President Donald Trump's primetime speech on election interference could create a political win for Arizona's secretary of state. Our Friday NewsCap takes on that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, is humidity more dangerous than Arizona's famous dry heat?

With summers getting hotter, more people moving here and more data centers being built, Arizona needs more sources of power. Now Arizona leaders want to build a new nuclear power plant. Plus, the Latino divide is no longer just political.

From races for governor and Congress to Corporation commission and attorney general, primary battles are heating up. Why interparty conflict is the name of the game this summer. Plus, can out car-centric metropolis ever truly be walkable?

ICE officers shot and killed a Mexican national in Texas last week. Now Mexico's government is threatening legal action. Plus, APS is asking for its third rate increase in four years.

The lone teenager challenging Arizona's transgender sports ban is stepping back from the case. This comes as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to protect similar bans around the country. Plus, Scottsdale defends its water future.

The state Supreme Court has sided with the Maricopa County recorder in his ongoing election fight with the county's Board of Supervisors. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, the physical and mental appeal of swimming in ice-cold water.

There is a lot of pavement across the Valley, covering all kinds of surfaces. We'll hear how all of that pavement may be impacting our health. Plus, a local romance author gets to see her novel turned into new Hallmark Channel series.

Firefighters are battling blazes across the state after a record dry winter and a hot spring. As some have rushed to protect their homes, others are betting on how destructive the fires will be. Plus, remembering an architectural legend in Arizona.

Most of the precipitation that falls in Arizona is lost before it seeps into the ground. Hear about trying to find new ways to get more water into aquifers. Plus, we meet the 94-year-old artist with a new exhibit of baseball portraits.

A potential major earthquake along the San Andreas Fault is not just a Hollywood plotline. An Arizona researcher says the so-called “earthquake gate” holding it back is under major stress. Plus, what the U.S. Space Force will be doing at Fort Huachuca.

The holiday weekend will see many flags flown in celebration. We'll take a look at what those flags say about us. Plus, how Arizona is celebrating America250.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case over Arizona's proof-of-citizenship voting law. We'll hear what a ruling could mean for the upcoming election. Plus, a Valley stand-up comedian is recording a new special on July Fourth.

The Maricopa County Sheriff wants a judge to get rid of the monitor that has overseen his agency for more than a decade. But a new report shows they've only gotten worse when it comes to racially profiling Latinos. Plus, we'll hear our latest Tiny Desert Concert with Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra.

The unemployment rate in Yuma County is in the double digits – higher than the rest of the state. The head of a food bank there on what that means for residents. Plus, we meet a local art collector who has traveled all over Mexico in search of rare ceramics.

Arizona has removed more residents from its food stamp program than any other state in the country. The state's error rate for the SNAP program was also higher than the national average. Plus, a painter who's new to the Valley grapples with the environmental realities of this desert city.

There may be a proposal to avoid having Arizona school vouchers on November's ballot at all. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, an Indigenous teenager retraces the 50-mile run his great-grandfather took to escape a boarding school.

The company behind a controversial aluminum recycling plant in Benson has decided to scrap it. We'll hear why that is and what might be next. Plus, lakes around the state are drying up and leaving countless fish dead.

The Tohono O'odham Nation's sovereign land spans the U.S.-Mexico border. Now they're suing the Trump administration over a proposed border wall through their territory. Plus, why does the weather report say 112 when your phone says 107?

A federal agency wants to stop collecting certain employment demographic data. We'll hear from a former agency official who thinks that's a problem. And boiling up Palo Verde pods and grinding up mesquite beans with Cactus Kelly.

Residents in more than half the country — but not Arizona — can buy plug-in solar panels to use on their balcony or patio. We'll hear how it works and whether Arizona will eventually join in. Plus, the trend of biblical eating and holiness versus healthiness.

Honoring Juneteenth in a year that, for many, feels like a backslide away from justice and equality. An ASU professor explains how to find joy and resilience in a difficult moment. Plus, we'll hear from a fiddler about Arizona's hidden soundscape.

The state water department has lost two lawsuits this year dealing with homebuilding. We'll hear what those rulings could mean for the state's water and housing future. Plus, fans are gathering in northern Arizona to celebrate 150 years of the Fred Harvey Company.

It's been three years since the City of Phoenix was ordered to clear out the sprawling homeless encampment dubbed “The Zone.” Now, is it back? Plus, Rep. Yassamin Ansari on her view of the war and a potential peace deal as the only Iranian-American Democrat in Congress.

An 8-foot-tall statue of Cesar Chavez has been taken down in Phoenix following allegations of his sexual misconduct. We'll hear what one Arizona artist wants to put in its place. Plus, how safe are AI chatbots for adolescents looking for mental health guidance?

California officials will soon be able to cite autonomous vehicles for traffic violations. How will that work, and could it happen here? Plus, the surprising economic impact of Indigenous agriculture in Arizona.

State lawmakers and the governor have a budget deal, and are working to wrap up their session. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. And, new research aims to figure out how being awake in the middle of the night impacts our decision-making skills.

There are multiple disease outbreaks public health officials are trying to contain. Why a former U.S. surgeon general says he's concerned about public health's future. And, our series on religion at the Legislature continues with a trauma nurse whose faith inspired her to run for office.

A Catholic nun and doctor who treats the homeless is sounding the alarm about a new Phoenix parks ordinance. And Arizona's attorney general is facing a major setback in her attempt to prosecute the so-called "fake electors." How are similar efforts faring around the country?

Amid of wave of vaccine skepticism, more parents are refusing a once-routine shot for their newborns. One local provider says he's seen infants die because of it. Plus, how new platforms are helping musicians connect with listeners — and get paid.

Two Arizona Congressional Republicans were part of the delegation that told President Richard Nixon he'd be impeached and convicted after Watergate. One observer looks at the differences between then and now. Plus, what's the better food town: Phoenix or Tucson?

Attorney General Kris Mayes' case against Arizona “fake electors” is back to square one after a state Supreme Court ruling. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, an Arizona bladesmith on sharpening his skills over four decades.

Advocates are calling for more funding for Arizona's childcare waitlist as the governor and Republican legislative leaders hammer out a budget. And the next addition in our series on religion at the Arizona state Legislature.

DACA recipients were supposed to be protected from deportation under the Obama-era program. But one advocate says the program is being slowly dismantled under Trump. Plus, a local nonprofit helps kids with developmental disabilities visit Valley attractions.

Thousands of Native Americans have been disenrolled from their tribes. A new documentary claims it's all about casino money. Plus, why one expert worries about this year's fire season — both in terms of activity and resources.

Forecasters are predicting a hotter-than-typical summer for Arizona, in the form of a “Super El Niño.” That comes as Arizonans are spending more to cool their homes. And, we'll meet the new head of Tucson's Museum of Contemporary Art.

Maricopa County's recorder has turned over potential noncitizens on the voting rolls to the AG's office. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, we'll meet the Heard Museum's first chief programming and engagement officer.

The University of Arizona is getting smaller — reducing the size of its student body. We'll hear why university officials say that's intentional. Plus, how big might the upcoming World Cup be in the U.S.?

Federal officials say areas of the west experienced an unprecedented snow drought this winter. What that could mean for the region's water supplies. Plus, why conservationists are excited about spotting a jaguar at a specific Southern Arizona site.

As GOP lawmakers and the governor continue their budget talks, this educational entity is asking to be funded. We'll hear from the outgoing chancellor of the Maricopa Community College district. And, with all the options out there for how kids spend their summers, how about philosophy camp?

Mosquitos are finding a way to survive the Phoenix's extreme heat. How much of a threat is West Nile in the desert? Plus, we'll hear from a Vatican astronomer with ties to Arizona.

There's more disagreement over running elections between Maricopa County supervisors and the recorder. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, making green pancakes — and saying goodbye to a school that's closing its doors.