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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: Landman lover

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 28:44


    On today's episode of "did you hear this", we find out what shows Mike can't stop watching

    Cheri Oz, SAC DEA Phoenix division

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 10:28


    The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of Fentanyl Free America. We talked to the special agent in charge at the DEA Phoenix division, Cheri Oz all about it

    Hour 3: More Tempe trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 33:02


    A hit-n-run suspect has been linked to underage drinking at Tempe Tavern

    Becky Lynn, KTAR Anchor and Arizona Media Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 7:55


    KTAR's very own Becky Lynn has been inducted into the Arizona Media Broadcasters Hall of Fame, we got her reaction from the deserved recognition

    Tom Collins, Executive Director of the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 11:55


    Concerns over a name change. We talked to Tom Collins with Clean Elections about the new "Independent party" in town

    Hour 2: Immigration update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 34:00


    The Dream Act is being reintroduced in Congress

    Jason Beck, Mayor of Peoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 11:49


    Peoria will need a new mayor in less than a year. Mayor Jason Beck announced on social media he will not be seeking re-election next year, we talked to him and asked why

    Hour 1: Policy and the U.S. Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 22:22


    Weekly jobs claims are at a 3-year low and Chuck Schumer wants to extend healthcare credits

    Hour 4: Stop drink spiking

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 24:37


    A new ordinance in Tempe is aiming at preventing drinks getting spiked. 

    Ann Porter, APS And Jessica Haag, Make A Wish AZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 13:58


    The APS light parade is this weekend with a very special grand marshal this year. 

    Matt McClain, Gas Buddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 9:15


    Oil and gas prices are expected to stay lowered in 2026. 

    Hour 3: Waymo, no way

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 27:24


    Waymo incidents have been on the rise in the country, do you do driverless rideshare rides?

    Hour 2: Bad Bunny reigns supreme

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 32:27


    Bad Bunny beat out Taylor Swift.

    Hour 1: Gas is cheaper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 24:10


    Oil and gas prices are expected to stay lower for 2026. 

    Hour 4: An expensive egg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 27:01


    In today's "did you hear this", we find out how this thief thought he would get away with an egg-cellent crime. 

    Hour 3: No such thing as narco terrorism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 32:55


    With the controversy of drug boat strikes, some say narco terrorism isn't a real thing. 

    Hour 2: Confusion over a name

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 32:10


    Clean elections is suing over the new Independent party name. 

    Hour 1: Education is a National issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 21:39


    More than 50% of Americans can't read below a 6th grade level.

    Kristy Hayden, Wildlife World Zoo Aquarium and Safari Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 10:47


    It's time for "Red & Blue at the Zoo"! The annual Police and Fire First Responder Appreciation Day hosted by KTAR News 92.3 FM and Mike Broomhead at the Wildlife World Zoo. We talked to Kristy Hayden with the zoo all about it. 

    Hour 4: Travel Tuesday, not to be confused with Giving Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 25:33


    A deal day for travelers we've never heard of. 

    Mayor Corey Woods, Mayor of Tempe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 9:42


    Tempe Mayor Corey Woods delivered the State of the City Address today for the city of Tempe. We asked him what was in the plan for the city in 2026. 

    Hour 3: TSA Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 32:25


    The TSA has announced a fee to travel if you don't have a Real ID. 

    Richard Agers, The Gentle Barber on Tik Tok

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 10:33


    On this Giving Tuesday we shine a light on a local barber making cuts in the Valley in a big way. Richard Agers, also known as The Gentle_Barber on Tik Tok, he's going viral doing free haircuts on the streets. 

    Tina Tamboer, Senior Housing Analyst with The Cromford Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 10:35


    Is the housing market cooling down in the Valley? Should I buy a home during the holidays? We ask an expert in the housing market, housing analyst with the Cromford Report, Tina Tamboer. 

    Hour 2: Smash and grab on the rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 31:19


    Retailers in sanctuary policy cities are suffering from a rise in repeat "smash and grab" style retail thefts.

    Hour 1: Retail recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 22:03


    What happened on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we recap the retail world. 

    Rich Marianos, Executive Director of the Tobacco Law Enforcement Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 8:53


    Nationally we have some issues involving illegal vapes coming into the United States. We talked to the director of the Tobacco Law Enforcement Network to see how they're fighting it

    Hour 4: Did you hear this?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 25:13


    This hour we talked border security and tobacco laws, plus Patricia asks our guest host about the latest headlines in today's edition of "Did you hear this?"

    Jobe Dickinson, President of the Border Security Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 9:23


    Now that our border is getting more secure, what changes could be made to the Border Security Alliance? We asked the president of the program, Jobe Dickinson

    Dana Lewis, Pinal County Recorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 16:13


    With elections top of mind, we get behind the scenes from Pinal County recorder Dana Lewis. She tells us all about the federal governments role in elections

    Mike DuHaime, CEO MAD Global Strategy & DDP National Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 17:38


    With all the past rumors about stolen elections, what kind of effect does this have on the general voting public? We asked an expert in Mike DuHaime, lead of the "Democracy Defense Project"

    Sen. Saxby Chambliss, DDP Georgia Board Member

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 13:22


    With the elections in view for next year, what will we see at the polls? We asked Senator Saxby about the "Democracy Defense Project"

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 10:34


    The Cardinals officially ended their playoff chances after yesterday's 17-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They're now 3-and-9 with five games left to play, we talked to Arizona Sports host Ron Wolfley to get his hot take on the team

    Hour 1: "Kill them all"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 24:12


    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth under fire after 2 men were killed after one of his Venezuela boat strikes, and 2 national guardsmen gunned down in D.C. 

    Hour 4: Adopt this Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 26:49


    In today's "did you hear this", we find out if Mike wants to adopt a turkey instead of eat one. 

    Jerry Brown, St. Mary's Food Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 7:23


    We catch up with St. Mary's Food bank before their big turkey day.

    Hour 3: Do we need more turkeys?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 31:35


    This hour we catch up with St. Mary's Food bank before their big day.

    David McIntrye, CEO of TriWest Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 11:59


    We got an update on vet access to healthcare with David McIntrye of TriWest Alliance. 

    Hour 2: There's a new database in town

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 34:36


    Democrats launch a new website to track ICE.

    Hour 1: Now the FBI is talking to Senator Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 24:42


    The fiasco with Arizona Senator Mark Kelly just got deeper. 

    Hour 1: Fallout from the Pentagon investigation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 22:43


    Now Arizona Senator Gallego is calling Hegseth a coward, what's next? 

    Hour 4: Porch pirates get caught

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 29:06


    In today's episode of "did you hear this", we hear how Mike hit the pandemic jackpot with one delivery.

    Hour 3: Arizona students love civics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 36:00


    A new study shows Arizona's universities are succeeding civics requirements. 

    Jon Riches, VP for litigation, Goldwater Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 10:10


    The Goldwater Institute is fighting for government transparency at the Arizona Supreme Court level, what happened in court? We talked to VP of Litigation at Goldwater, Jon Riches all about the case. 

    Hour 2: Do you think the President neglects the economy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 35:23


    A new poll says most voters think President trump doesn't care about the economy. 

    Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 18:47


    What's the latest with the recorder's office? We asked MCBOS Chairman Thomas Galvin as he dropped by the studio today and we talk about the ballot rejection numbers.

    Hour 4: The fight heard across America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 29:51


    With the ongoing battle between members of congress and the President, Patricia asks Mike, "where does the nation go from here?" 

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