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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: Monster Wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 35:10


    Japan unveiled a new terrifying tool, we discuss in today's story roundup. 

    Hour 3: Dems want an audit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 33:32


    Arizona democrats are calling for an audit of the ESA program and Mike agrees.

    Hour 2: America's fastest growing cities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 34:07


    Do any Valley cities make the list for America's fastest growing cities?

    Hour 1: Sergeant fired

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 23:32


    A Phoenix police sergeant was fired after an incident at an anti-ICE protest.

    Hour 4: Husbands beware

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 34:19


    A shocking case of a wife seeking peace and quiet is in todays story roundup.

    Hour 3: Waste, fraud & abuse, oh my!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 33:54


    Many states have now been found to be flooded with Medicaid fraud and a new call for action on college campuses. 

    John Scrogham, CTE Coordinator for the J.O. Combs USD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 10:42


    CTE's are such a hot topic in schools. What's the concern about CTE spending? We talked to a CTE coordinator about the struggles. 

    Tom Horne, Superintendent of Schools/John Ward, Executive Director, Empowerment Scholarship Account

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 12:27


    A new report is out on ESA's from the Auditor General's office, we talk to the Superintendent of schools about the results.   

    Luke Lapinski, Arizona Sports host

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 6:37


    What can we say after that painful loss? We talk D-backs baseball with Arizona Sports host Luke Lapinski. It's time for "Homeruns with Broomhead".

    Troy Hayden, Channel 12 Anchor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 7:50


    Lions and tigers and bears! It's time for some "Red, White & Zoo"! We talked to news anchor Troy Hayden about the upcoming event.   

    Timothy Courchaine, U.S. District Attorney for the State of Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 20:43


    Ofelia Hernandez was recently sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for human smuggling in the Valley. We discuss the case with Timothy Courchaine, U.S. attorney for the District of Arizona.

    Hour 2: Human smuggling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 34:02


    We got a visit from the U.S. District Attorney for Arizona and had a detailed discussion about human trafficking and the latest convictions. 

    Hour 1: Chinese summit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 22:45


    After an hours long meeting with the Chinese President Xi, now a warning about Taiwan. 

    Hour 4: Good news for a Valley restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 34:27


    A Tempe restaurant is getting justice. Find out how in today's story roundup.

    Rachel Mitchell, Maricopa County Attorney 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 11:08


    Arizona's mandatory reporting laws are in question. We clear the air on the case with County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. 

    Hour 3: Let's start a business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 34:01


    The Valley has 4 cities on top of the list of best places to start a small business.

    Patrick DeHaan, petroleum analyst for GasBuddy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 10:00


    What's happening with gas prices, not only nationally but locally? We talk to GasBuddy petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan about the latest tensions in the Strait of Hormuz driving up fuel prices.

    Hour 2: Nanos still in

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 34:29


    Pima County voted to keep the sheriff in his seat as he leads the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case. 

    Hour 1: China trip

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 21:16


    President Trump is in China, what's to come from this summit?

    Hour 4: When life gives you lemons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 34:01


    You'll never believe this crazy ex story in today's Story Roundup

    Hour 3: Let's go fast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 34:40


    DPS troopers pulled over 86 drivers within 4 hour

    Hour 2: School choice warning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 34:30


    Senator Mark Kelly is throwing his latest complaint in about school choice. 

    Hour 1: Inflation jumps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 21:36


    Inflation numbers are out and they are the highest they have been since 2023

    Chad Wilson, Superintendent of EVIT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 12:03


    A Maricopa County Superior Court judge in favor of the EVIT in a lawsuit regarding Career Technical Education District (CTED) funding. We talk to EVIT's superintendent about the case and what's next. 

    Hour 4: Tragedy in Denver

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 33:54


    A tragic accident at the Denver International airport Friday night, we talk about it in the story roundup.

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    Hour 3: Amazing Arizonans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 34:30


    We visit the newest episode of the Amazing Arizonans Podcast featuring the driving force behind Schnepf farms. 

    Hour 2: Hantavirus concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 35:44


    Should the world be worried about Hantavirus? 

    Brad Miller, Pinal County Attorney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 9:47


    A judge has ruled in the elections case, we talked to Pinal County attorney about the decision. 

    Hour 1: Trump says no

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 21:41


    President Trump calls Iran's response to a deal "unacceptable". 

    Hour 4: Going postal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 33:06


    You won't believe what we may be able to deliver in the mail soon. We talk about it in today's story roundup.

    Julie Thompson Senior Content and Communications Manager For Western National Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 10:17


    Wanting to take the family on a weekend road trip? We got some tips from an expert to make it budget friendly. 

    Hour 3: Bones near Nancy's home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 34:18


    A discovery in the desert near Nancy Guthrie's home. 

    Katrina Thurman, Senior Vice President, Chief Mission and Education Officer of the Goodwill's Excel Center

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 10:23


    The Goodwill Center is helping adults get their education lined up, we talked to the center about how the program works. 

    Hour 2: UFO's

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 32:04


    The Pentagon has released new UFO files. 

    Jerry Brown, Public Relations for St. Mary's Food Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 9:37


    It's time to "Stamp Out Hunger" happening this weekend and we talk to St. Mary's Food Bank about how to help. 

    Hour 1: Good economy news

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 22:56


    We added 115K new jobs to the report for April. 

    Hour 4: Beaver vs. Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 32:42


    Who do you have your money on in the beaver vs. bear fight? We talk about it in Thursday's story roundup.

    Tracy Ducharme, Political strategist and fundraiser Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 17:47


    After being diagnosed with brain cancer, Tracy Ducharme is trying to make big healthcare changes. 

    Hour 3: Microplastics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 33:05


    Are we really being hurt by plastics we can't see? 

    Senate President Warren Petersen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 16:46


    As the battle over the budget continues, we spoke with Senate President Warren Petersen about the hold up.

    Hour 2: Hanta-cruise and Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 33:21


    Someone from Arizona was aboard the MV Hondius. 

    Congressman Andy Biggs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 16:05


    The race for governor of Arizona is in full effect, so we talked to one candidate vying for the job. Congressman Andy Biggs joined the show to discuss what's important to him when it comes to our state.     

    Hour 1: Marco meets the Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 26:52


    Marco Rubio is headed to the Vatican to make amends. 

    Balin Overstolz, KTAR reporter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 10:48


    KTAR reporter Balin Overstolz joined the show to discuss city parks and homelessness, both leading topics at Wednesday night's Phoenix City Council meeting.

    Hour 4: Stealing bottles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 33:03


    A Tempe restaurant couple got classy, we talk about it in today's story roundup. 

    Hour 3: Hantavirus cruise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 32:34


    8 people have gotten sick on a cruise, how long will they have to stay docked?

    Shea Duryea, School Connect

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 12:56


    Expanding on Teacher Appreacitatin Week, Shea Duryea joins the show to tell us about School Connect AZ, what the program is doing for teachers this week, and how to get involved.

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