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Mike Broomhead is an influential thought leader covering the biggest issues in Arizona along with newsmakers from all over the state.

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    Hour 4: How do you feel about the economy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 27:52


    73% of voters see the economy in a negative light, the Broomhead crew gauge the situation.

    Hour 3: Are you ready to retire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 32:25


    Mike finds a new study on some subtle signs you're ready to retire. 

    Hour 2: A solution to the teacher shortage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 33:35


    GCU’s RISE 360 scholarship program is helping local high school graduates fast-track their teaching degrees and return to their high schools as teachers.

    Hour 1: Epstein bill gets signed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 21:05


    Now that the files will be released, when will we see the files come out? The DOJ has 30 days, Mike, Paticia and Pablo try to guess what day we will see them released. 

    Hour 4: ESA Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 27:48


    Does Arizona’s ESA program cost $1 billion?

    Hour 3: The government is listening to the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 33:35


    We've been talking about opening government protected land to farmers to help with our beef costs on the show, now it's a reality.

    Shira Tanzer, KTAR Education Reporter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 8:36


    Does Arizona’s ESA program cost $1 billion? We talked to KTAR Education reporter Shira Tanzer more on how a nonprofit is clashing with officials over the exact amount.

    Hour 2: Mike has a question for Senator Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 31:45


    Arizona U.S. Senator Mark Kelly was one of several democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging members of the military to refuse "illegal" orders--even if they come from the commander-in-chief. Mike wants to know what the Senator is really saying. 

    Hour 1: An overwhelming vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 21:57


    Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bill passed the House 427-1, with the only no vote.

    Hour 4: Epstein files may get released

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 32:57


    In Washington, lawmakers are voting on the release of the Epstein files. Mike Broomhead talks about people already apologizing and what people could possibly learn.

    Hour 3: Are Arizona elections secure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 32:11


    One Arizona lawmaker plead guilty to signing a dead woman's name on a ballot. Mike Broomhead talks about the security of elections. 

    Hour 2: Axon is staying in Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 32:41


    Last night Scottsdale approved a measure to keep Axon in Arizona. Danny Seiden, Chamber of Commerce CEO, joins to explain the impact of this decision.

    Jerry Brown, St. Mary's Food Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 8:48


    St. Mary's Food Bank is gearing up for Thanksgiving. Jerry Brown, with St. Mary's, talks about how the community can help and local drives going on. 

    Danny Seiden, CEO and President of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 11:14


    Scottsdale approved a measure that would keep Axon in Arizona, but the company would have less housing units than originally planned. Danny Seiden, CEO and President of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, talks about the vote and the impact it will have on the economy.

    Hour 1: Are grocery prices going down?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 21:21


    President Trump says prices are lower and continue to go down. Mike Broomhead talks about grocery prices and the SNAP program.

    Hour 4: A.I. comes for your jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 26:12


    In today's "did you hear this" we hear Mike's take on A.I. issues  

    Hour 3: Socialist mayors taking over

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 33:37


    New York and Seattle now have openly socialists mayors, what will change?  

    Hour 2: The Cardinals lost again but groceries are getting cheaper

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 34:03


    This hour we talked to Ron Wolfley about the Cardinals loss and more on lower prices on our food at stores

    Glen Hickman, CEO of Hickman Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 9:50


    Hickman farms is set to be acquired by years' end by Brazilian company, Mantequeira. We talked to the CEO of the business to see what it means for the Valley and it's customers

    Ron Wolfley, Arizona Sports Host "Bird's Eye View"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 9:20


    Seems like the Cardinals can't catch a break, or anything for that matter. We talked to Arizona Sports host Ron Wolfley and got his "Bird's Eye View" on what the teams needs to do next  

    Jennifer Mellor, Greater Phoenix Chamber, Vice President Economic Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 9:16


    Our state has seen a spike in the healthcare worker shortage, Jennifer Mellor the the Greater Phoenix Chamber tells us more about a program to help alleviate the numbers

    Hour 1: Release the hounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 23:20


    President Trump calls for a release of the Epstein files from his republican counterparts

    Hour 4: From vegan to cattle rancher

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 29:25


    Mike has a great story of someone that flipped their opinion and life.

    Hour 3: The toenail cookbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 33:54


    We have a list of the best and the absolute worst holiday gifts ideas. 

    Hour 2: Education continues to change

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 33:22


    Phoenix Union is cutting staff by 6& and the Trump administration announces a new foster care initiative.

    Hour 1: Mike loves his job

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 21:40


    Last night Mike was asked to speak at the Mesa Police Annual Award Ceremony.

    Hour 4: Rock 'n' Roll bag pipes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 27:17


    In today's "did you hear this", Patricia tells us about a record set with the help of some hot air. 

    Hour 3: Child predator arrests

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 15:22


    Are child crime predators being let off too easy? 

    Hour 2: Who's assisting ICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 32:13


    Is the Phoenix PD helping ICE agents, if so, what's the issue? 

    Hour 1: The Government gets back to work

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 21:34


    Congress voted on a funding bill to finally open the government, what's next?

    Hour 4: The Northern Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 26:04


    There's a huge geomagnetic storm happening right now, will Mike go outside tonight and look at the pretty lights? 

    Hour 3: Another story roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 30:06


    There's a new number one country song and you won't believe your ears.

    Hour 2: The end is near

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 31:41


    Air travel is still a disaster but an end of the shutdown bill has advanced. 

    Doug Ducey, former Governor of Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 13:43


    Former Governor Doug Ducey stopped by the studio today and we caught up on national and state issues, the upcoming governor’s race and we find out more about "Citizens for Free Enterprise".

    Hour 4: Impacts of the shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 26:59


    What will it take for air traffic controllers to get the country back in the air?

    Hour 3: Thank You Veterans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 32:41


    It's Veteran's Day and such an important day to honor our vets passed and present. 

    Tina Tamboer, Senior Housing Analyst with the Cromford Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 10:09


    President Trump recently announced a new 50-year mortgage plan, how would it work? We asked an expert about it and the details surrounding it. 

    Hour 2: Major school district to cut staff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 32:18


    PUHSD is projecting a $20 million dollar shortfall and may layoff over 100 staff members. 

    Hour 1: Senate votes to end the shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 20:27


    8 democrats voted with republicans to end the shutdown.

    Hour 4: Plans for the economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 26:00


    Will there be 50 year mortgages?

    Hour 3: A big anniversary happens today

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 32:28


    Mike talks about one of the most mysterious disasters in U-S maritime history occurred when the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior.

    Ron Wolfley, Arizona Sports Host "Bird's Eye View"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 9:09


    The Cardinals had another tough loss against Seattle, can they salvage their season? We talked to Arizona Sports' Ron Wolfley about it. 

    Hour 2: Arizona needs teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 31:23


    The superintendent says thousands of Arizona teacher jobs are vacant and recent bonds and overrides had mixed success.

    Hour 1: Hope for the government shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 21:53


    The US Senate has made a vote moving the shutdown forward, will it really end? 

    Hour 4: Miss Mexico gets called a "dumb head"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 26:44


    In today's episode of "did you hear this", we hear the story of the mean name heard around the world.

    Kathryn Sorensen, Director of Research & Professor of Practice Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 10:31


    How critical is the water source from the CAP/SRP project? We talked to Director of Research at the Kyl Center for Water Policy about its importance. 

    Officer Doug Michaud, Phoenix Police Department

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 7:58


    It's time for "dinner with a cop", we talked to the Phoenix PD on everything you need to know to participate. 

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