KJZZ's The Show

Sen. Mark Kelly continues to speak out about U.S. military action, amidst calls for him to be punished over a video about it. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, what scientists have learned from the ongoing oil leak on the USS Arizona.

Victims of crimes in the U.S. can get a visa to stay — if they work with prosecutors to put perpetrators behind bars. Now some are being targeted for deportation. Plus, why some air traffic controllers were not affected by the federal government shutdown.

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly may be affected politically by the back and forth with President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. And the cognitive fatigue of trying to figure out if the voices you hear online are human or not.

Officials are waiting to hear how much money Arizona will get as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. We'll hear what the state is asking for. Plus, a Tiny Desert Concert with a Valley artist who rose to online superstardom writing songs about video games.

Phoenix has a new ranking system to measure the severity of dust storms. One of its creators explains what you need to know about the scale. Plus, Tombstone's historic Bird Cage Theater pulls back the curtain on 19th century boomtown culture.

This Friday, ASU and UA's football teams face off — and so do their marching bands. We'll hear from ASU's head drum major about how he's preparing for the big show. Plus, a look ahead at the coming year in Arizona politics.

Adelita Grijalva had to wait 50 days to finally be sworn into the seat she won in Congress. Now that she's officially in office, what will she do with it? Plus, a new mapmaking project documents the stories of Phoenix trees.

President Donald Trump has nominated a former New Mexico congressman to lead the Bureau of Land Management. We'll hear why Republicans are thrilled about his past support for oil and gas. Plus, one of Arizona's own marching bands heads to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Some state lawmakers want to change the state's election system — including early voting. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, a Tucson ecologist on using ancient Japanese pottery as a model for our relationship to the environment.

Camelback Mountain's iconic Echo Canyon Trail is closed and local hikers aren't happy about it. Hear how the city is addressing unstable boulders and other safety issues. Plus, why the "tradwife" phenomenon is missing a crucial component: "trad-husbands."

Earthlings have been fascinated with Mars — and the possibility of life on Mars — for years. Learn about Arizona's role in that initial interest. Plus, two Arizona doctors on the risks and rewards of treating inflammation.

AI-powered robots have been taking aerial photos of Arizona — and those photographs are raising privacy concerns. Plus, a group of die-hard fantasy baseball "geeks" find kindred spirit s at First Pitch Arizona.

Record numbers of migrants were taking the dangerous trek north to the U.S. through South America — until the Trump Administration took over. Now they're going back. Plus, the case for co-living spaces as an answer to the Valley's housing shortage.

The federal government is once again open and Arizona's Congressional delegation is once again whole. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, how hearing the blues in Marrakesh shaped the sound of a globe-trotting Valley musician.

The government shutdown impacted lots of institutions, including national parks. Hear how the Grand Canyon and its surrounding communities were affected. Plus, looking at body size through a civil rights lens.

It's been a big year for mosquitoes, and for some Valley residents, that means lots of bites. Could climate change be playing a role in mosquito numbers? Plus, ASU's artist in residence on the imminent arrival of his first project.

Hundreds of thousands of Arizona families remain in limbo as the legal battle over paying food stamp benefits continues. Voices from the line at St. Mary's Food Bank — which stretches around the block. Plus, the governor's attempt to claw back misspent funding on a youth science camp.

Flights have been canceled across the country — including at Sky Harbor — because of the ongoing government shutdown. One expert tells us why the reduction makes him angry. Plus, the future of Valley fever research with uncertain federal funding.

Voters in one part of Mesa have recalled their city councilmember. The Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, a new show gets real about the relationship issue no one wants to talk about: cheating.

SNAP food benefits largely help children living in poverty — and now they're being cut. We'll hear about Arizona's dismal record of combating childhood poverty and where the current cuts leave us. Plus, why a citizen group wants Scottsdale to join its lawsuit against a new state law.

Mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth had been improving for years until recently. One local clinical psychologist explains how anti-gay politics impact kids' well being. Plus, a college course where inmates and undergraduates find common ground.

Today is Election Day, which means we're a year out from the 2026 midterms. We'll hear how election officials are trying to prepare for those contests. Plus, a new book follows 16 Latin American families who have immigrated to the U.S. over the past decade.

A local pastry chef clapped back after getting a bad review from a food influencer on social media. We'll hear about the quid pro quo that's often behind your favorite restaurant reviews. Plus, a wandering troubadour approaches the end of a journey that began right here in Phoenix.

Arizona will try to fill some of the gap in food assistance, while it also sues to try to release federal dollars. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, calling all sourdough aficionados — Bread Fest is here.

There is ongoing concern about the mental health of American kids and adolescents. We'll find out if universal mental health screenings in school are the answer. Plus, a Navajo singer-songwriter on finding her true identity as a metalhead.

An elite Valley-based marathon runner was prepping for a race in humid Tokyo. We'll hear how an ASU facility helped simulate those conditions. Plus, a look at the on-trend, in-the-news Halloween costumes of 2025.

Hundreds of thousands of Arizonans who receive federal food assistance could see that help run out next week. How food banks are trying to prepare. Plus, why a new report says climate-related events are having a negative impact on Arizonans' health.

Health care premiums under the Affordable Care Act could get more expensive if a federal subsidy goes away. We'll hear what that could mean for Arizonans and their coverage. Plus, how AI could help in the search for more shade.

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva has sued in an effort to be sworn in as a member of Congress. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, the meditative art of carving pink erasers.

The FLDS community of Short Creek is at the center of the largest outbreak of measles Arizona has seen in decades. It comes as the town has tried to move beyond the legacy of Warren Jeffs. Plus, a visit the Jane Goodall archive, housed at ASU.

As the Trump administration continues its mass deportation campaign, more pregnant immigrants are being detained. We'll meet the midwife treating them. Plus, treating altitude sickness from a clinic just a little bit above sea level.

Wildfires can negatively impact water quality, even after they're extinguished. We'll hear from a researcher who found contaminants eight years after a fire. Plus, Diamondbacks Hall of Famer Randy Johnson takes his camera to Africa.

A new audit says the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office vastly inflated costs related to court oversight. ACLU of Arizona's director explains why she finds the report troubling. Plus, how Robrt Pela's childhood friendship dream came true.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson continues to delay swearing in Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and more of the week's top stories. Plus, some legendary blues recordings that were made right here in Phoenix.

Some federal workers are missing their first paychecks, as the government shutdown continues. A union leader tells us what he's hearing from his members. Plus, a famous Dallas Cowboys cheerleader comes home to Arizona.

Arizona has come up with a way to restart some home building, while being careful about groundwater use. We'll hear from a longtime water lawyer on finding that balance. Plus, one chef's mission to deliver cancer-fighting meals across the Valley.

The number of officer-involved shootings in Phoenix has gone up since Matt Giordano took over as police chief. Can the department make the reforms needed to reverse the trend? Plus, the massage therapists who treat horses like professional athletes.

How scientists are trying to help outdoor workers prevent heat-related illnesses. And why one emerging form of betting on the WNBA has some scratching their heads. That and more on The Show.

With David Schweikert leaving Congress to run for governor, there's a lot of speculation about which Republicans will run in that competitive district. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that, the delay of Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in and the rest of the week's top stories. And, we'll meet a man who goes into the desert to look for migrants who've gotten lost there.

It's getting easier and easier to make and post AI-generated videos online. We'll hear from a person behind an account that produces so-called "AI slop." And, how to solve Arizona's chronic absenteeism problem among high school students.

Women outnumber men in most areas of K-12 education, except for the role of superintendent. The effort to get more women into school districts' top job. Plus, why more and more cities and counties are banning renewable energy development.

Evidence of divisiveness and name-calling in American politics is not difficult to find. Former Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers on the state of politics. And, what's behind the disappearance of the state's ponderosa pines?