Podcasts about Arizona Department

Have you heard about kindergarten readiness? It's a term that's been floating around on social media and school websites lately, and we're here to break it down for you. Host Jessica Stewart Gonzalez sits down with Laura Lee, the Director of Early Childhood at the Arizona Department of Education, to talk about kindergarten readiness, Arizona's school choice system, and practical steps to ensure a smooth enrollment process.Whether you're feeling super excited or a little bit anxious about your kid starting kindergarten, don't worry! We've got everything you need to make this transition a good one.Host:Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.Links:Strong Families AZHost: Jessica Stewart-GonzalezGuest: Laura LeeArizona Early Learning StandardsADE ECE Webpage

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Local leaders in Tucson have voted not to allow a proposed data center with ties to Amazon known as Project Blue to move forward. The Arizona Department of Water Resources was slapped with a lawsuit this week by an environmental group, the Center for Biological Diversity. Plus, Americans are desperate to get more sleep. But are they taking it too seriously?

The Arizona Department of Child Safety got repeated calls that Rebekah Baptist was being abused. The child died, and now DCS is playing duck and cover.

This episode is focused on drowning prevention. We share comprehensive tips to keep your family safe, especially around backyard pools and spas. Jessica discusses drowning prevention with Jay Arthur, the President of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona and a retired Phoenix Fire Captain that helped start the fire service drowning prevention efforts in Phoenix. Learn about the importance of multiple safety layers, audible alarms, and having an emergency plan in place.Host:Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.Links:Strong Families AZHost: Jessica Stewart-GonzalezGuest: Jay ArthurThe Drowning Prevention Coalition of ArizonaThe Child Crisis Center Pool Fence Safety Program

Send us a text and chime in!Starting Thursday, Aug. 7, traffic on Interstate 17 in an area south of Flagstaff will temporarily shift to one side of the highway for the Arizona Department of Transportation's ongoing construction of a wildlife overpass. When the traffic shift is in place, I-17 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction near Willard Springs Road about 12 miles south of Flagstaff. Crews will finish barrier-wall placement and other work Thursday to switch both directions of traffic to southbound I-17 for at least two weeks. The shift will allow crews to install steel girders and accomplish other work above northbound... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/flagstaff-i-17-traffic-shift-for-wildlife-overpass-begins-aug-7/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists to plan for overnight lane restrictions and ramp closures throughout the I-17 Improvement Project corridor during the upcoming week. The restrictions will begin the evening of Monday, August 4, and end the morning of Saturday, August 9, as work continues in the project corridor. Drivers should allow extra travel time, drive with caution, follow the posted speed limit in the work zones, and watch for construction personnel and equipment while the following restrictions are in place: Northbound The on-ramp from New River Road to northbound I-17 (milepost 232) will be closed from 6... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/i-17-overnight-lane-restrictions-planned-aug-4-9/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Pour a fresh cup and join Episode 173 of ‘On the Delo' as David DeLorenzo sits down with industry insider Craig Miller, founder of Arizona Liquor Industry Consultants. With nearly two decades at the Arizona Department of Liquor, Craig unpacks real-life stories, compliance challenges, and critical legal changes every bar, restaurant, and aspiring licensee needs to know.This no-fluff conversation delivers an unfiltered look at how laws are really made (and changed), why acts of violence reporting matters, the million-dollar price tag of a liquor store license, and how technology is changing underage enforcement. Whether you own a hospitality business or want to understand the high-stakes world of liquor liability, this episode gives you the playbook for surviving and thriving in Arizona's complex landscape—all straight from the front lines.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 1:06) Introduction, Craig's consulting roots, and time at AZ Department of Liquor(1:07 - 4:18) How Arizona liquor laws change: Title 4, omnibus bills, and industry challenges(4:19 - 6:50) THC, Delta-8, hemp drinks: What's legal, what's not, and the crackdown aftermath(6:51 - 9:47) Intoxication, liability, and the impossible standard for bars(9:48 - 12:41) Counting drinks, dram shop lawsuits, and broken personal responsibility(12:42 - 15:44) Alcohol sales trends post-COVID and creative new revenue streams(15:45 - 18:33) Employee liability: Criminal, civil, and admin risks behind the bar(18:34 - 22:30) Documentation, Title 4 training, and the real cost of compliance(22:31 - 25:06) License types, sky-high costs, and the true price of opening a liquor store(25:07 - 29:51) Compliance pitfalls: Food ratios, incident reporting, promotions, after-hours(29:52 - 34:30) Fake IDs, scanners, and the real battle against underage drinking(34:31 - 37:20) What counts as food, menu rules, and special late-night considerations(37:21 - 41:13) Building relationships with law enforcement and city-specific nuances(41:14 - 45:38) Consulting, support, and why sound policies keep everyone safer(45:39 - End) Rapid fire: Craig's industry favorites, life lessons, and final thoughts

Jade Dass was taking medication to treat her addiction to opioids before she became pregnant. Scientific studies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say this leads to the best outcomes for both mothers and babies. But after Dass delivered a healthy daughter, the hospital reported her to the Arizona Department of Child Safety, which conducted an investigation and separated her from her newborn.  “I just couldn't believe it, that people would act like this,” Dass says. “Like how they couldn't see—it's, like, you have no humanity if you're gonna take someone's baby.”To understand the scale of this issue, reporter Shoshana Walter, data reporter Melissa Lewis, and a team of Reveal researchers and lawyers filed 100 public records requests, putting together the first-ever tally of how often women are reported to child welfare agencies for taking prescription drugs during pregnancy. This week on Reveal, we follow Dass as she grapples with losing custody of her baby—and makes one last desperate attempt to keep her family together.Walter has turned some of her reporting for Reveal into a book about the addiction treatment industry, Rehab: An American Scandal, which comes out this month. This is an update of an episode that originally aired in July 2023. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week we're sharing one of our favorite interviews from the GovLove archive. This episode originally aired in August 2021 and is all about successful employee onboarding. Benjamin Mead-Harvey, Instructional Designer for the Arizona Department of Economic Security, came back to the podcast to discuss onboarding. He shared tips on how to improve in three areas: welcome elements, training with the team, and onboarding check-in meetings. He also talked about the outcomes of onboarding that employers should be looking for and the details that matter for employees. Host: Kirsten Wyatt

The Arizona Department of Transportation is warning of suspicious text messages that are attempting to swindle money out of Valley residents under the guise of "unpaid traffic citations," Chris and Joe explain the scam.   

Timothy Jeffries, entrepreneur, crime victims advocate, and former director of the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), calls-in to discuss the story of his late brother’s death in 1981, whose murderer is up for parole. To oppose the parole email: DCO_VSU@State.CO.US. Reference the remorseless killer up for parole, Anthony Fiorella, DOC #49473.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are covering Trust in Beef's Sustainable Ranchers Tour at the YY Ranch near Willcox, Arizona – about 30 miles from the border with Mexico. Dr. Ryan Wolker, state veterinarian at the Arizona Department of Agriculture, joins us to discuss the status of New World screwworm and what ranchers should be aware of. Then we meet our hosts, David and Tina Thompson of YY Ranch near Willcox, Arizona. Tina is a fifth generation farmer at the ranch and they are set up with sixth and seventh generation hands as well. And finally Hugh Aljoe of Noble Research Institute shares details about how Noble is expanding from regional to national in their education and training of sustainable practices, including increasing soil health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Catherine Murphy, Analyst of Government Affairs at ASTHO, describes the impact of potential cuts to federally funded public health preparedness programs in a new ASTHO Federal Health Policy Update; Monique Farmer, President of Avant Solutions, shares what she'll be discussing in today's ASTHO webinar on public health communication strategies; the highlights from ASTHO's recent INSPIRE: Readiness webinar on rumors and public trust are available online now; and Sheila Sjolander, Interim Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, is welcomed as ASTHO's newest member.  ASTHO Federal Health Policy Update: Federal Preparedness Programs Support Health Departments ASTHO Webinar: Enhancing Public Health Communication: Tools for Engagement & Visibility ASTHO Web Page: Highlights from INSPIRE: Readiness - Tackling Public Health Communication Conundrums: Rumors and Public Trust Sheila Sjolander Bio  

The Arizona Department of Education is using about $70,000 from it's school safety funds to pay for up to nine positions normally paid for by the federal government. State Schools' Chief Tom Horne says that money will keep officers in schools. We talked to him about it on the show. 

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn sits down with Darrell Detty, a pilot and hoist operator who recently retired from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).Detty shares his inspiring journey from a young boy fascinated by aviation to becoming a seasoned pilot and hoist operator. He reflects on pivotal moments in his life, including his military service, the mentors who shaped his career, and the challenges he faced along the way. Detty explores the emotional impact of rescue missions, sharing personal stories and heartfelt letters from grateful survivors. He highlights memorable rescues, including an incident involving a climber stuck, people who fell off cliffs, canyons and swift water rescues and more.Through these stories, Detty offers valuable advice for aspiring pilots and rescuers, emphasizing the profound impact their work can have on the lives of others — and on their own. Enjoy!References:MERIDIAN - Insomnia Canyon Article This episode is powered by Vertical HeliCASTS.Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Axnes, Bluedrop, PAG, ReadyBAR, and The Real ResQ Store.Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical HeliCASTS. Plus, get your podcast gear at therealresqstore.com.

Feeling overwhelmed as a parent? You're not alone! Learning how to be aware of your level of stress and how to manage it can be a game changer. Host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez talks with Karissa Whitlatch, a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in parenting therapy, “ …We tend to do things on our own instead of reaching out to friends or support or family. When we weren't meant to try to navigate parenthood on our own. We were really wired for community.”Host:Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.Links: Strong Families AZHost: Jessica Stewart-GonzalezGuest: Karissa Whitlatch

Send us a text and chime in!The 2024 Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), is now available for residents of Chino Valley. This annual report provides detailed information about the quality of the town's drinking water, where it comes from, and how it measures up to state and federal safety standards. What Is the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)? The CCR is designed to keep consumers informed about the safety and quality of their drinking water. The report summarizes water testing data collected by the Chino Valley Utilities Department to ensure compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Arizona Department of Environmental... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/2024-chino-valley-water-quality-report-now-available/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a textIt was so good to catch up with Tyke. We chatted for about three hours before we started recording. Our friendship goes back to 1996 or 1997! We carpooled to the jail together.His career in public service began with the USMC, deploying to Iraq in the first Desert Storm. Once back in the states, and leaving the Corp, he had to find employment and saw an ad for the Arizona Department of Corrections. The drive to Florence, AZ, and lackluster pay, motivated him to move into County Corrections, just like me. He eventually promoted to Deputy Sheriff and spent a good amount of time working in Traffic as a Motor Officer and also as a Collision investigator.Check him out, give him a warm welcome and let's get this episode rockin' Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

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Send us a textLike so many of my guests, Roger has lived many lives in one lifetime! And the positions he's held, the opportunities to serve, are very honorable.He began public service by joining the Army. He left the Army and was hired by the Chief of Goshen Police Department. After about 5 years, he headed West for better weather and to be closer to family. Hired by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, he began his career on the Navajo Reservation in a town called Kayenta.Undercover/Narcotics in Pinetop, AZ, a promotion to Sergeant. Then a move to Pinal County where he was promoted Lieutenant. At the 21 year mark, he was approached to run for Sheriff. He won two elections, professionalizing the agency and making big strides to improve the department before being asked by AZ Governor Janet Napolitano to become the Director of AZ DPS.Tune in, check it out. I'm honored to have Roger as the newest member of The Squad...   Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

Early childhood education helps kids develop social, cognitive, and physical skills. Whether that learning comes from a formal child care setting or a stay at home parent, this episode covers what you need to know about early learning experiences.  Host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez talks with Ruth Ray, the Program Director of Early Learning Professional Support at Candelen, about how to support your child's growth and development. Host:Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.Links: Strong Families AZHost: Jessica Stewart-GonzalezGuest: Ruth RayCandelenQuality FirstArizona Child Care Resource and Referral

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to discuss the backups on Interstate-10 at Tangerine Interchange, the plans for improvements, and the Town's relationships with Arizona Department of Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad.Resources:Contact Arizona Department of Transportation.Contact the Union Pacific Railroad.View the Town of Marana Capital Improvement Projects Dashboard.

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Bruce and Lady La are joined by Film/TV/Radio host Gayle Bass, former Arizona Congressman Matt Salmon and Retired Col. of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Frank Milstead to discuss the latest national and local news of the day.

Hear from two academic policy experts, one in the UK and one in the US, who discuss the most effective ways that researchers can share their expertise with politicians and civil servants. We speak to: Michael Sanders is a professor of public policy at Kings College London and director of the School for Government. In addition to his academic career, he has worked in government as chief scientist on the Behavioural Insights Team and was the founding chief executive of What Works for Children's Social Care. David Garcia is a professor with Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Prior to joining ASU, he helped found the Arizona Center for Public Policy - ThinkAZ, and he was worked as an associate superintendent and a director of research and policy with Arizona Department of Education. He is also a former legislative staffer with the Arizona State Senate and was the 2018 Democratic candidate for governor of Arizona. For more advice and insight on how best to engage policymakers with your research, take a look at our latest spotlight: An academics' guide to policy impact.

After the passage of Prop 207 in 2020, The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) was charged with creating the Justice Reinvestment Program. The proposition legalized recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and older and created the Justice Reinvestment Fund, which funds initiatives to increase safety and community resilience around arrest and incarceration, including the Justice Reinvestment Program. There are approximately $10 million in grants across four priority areas: Public and behavioral health initiatives for substance use prevention, treatment, and early intervention services. Restorative justice, jail diversion, workforce development, and mentoring services for economically disadvantaged individuals in communities disproportionately affected by higher arrest and incarceration rates. Addressing the root causes of crime, reducing drug-related arrests, and lowering the prison population. Developing technology and programs to restore civil rights and expunging criminal records. All information is at www.azjusticegrants.org 

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Returning to work after parental leave can be very emotional. From finding a day care you feel confident in, to trying to focus on work when you're away from your new baby, this can be a stressful time. Host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez sits down with Michelle Saint Hilarie, the Senior Program Director for Child Care Resource and Referral at Child & Family Resources, to share practical tips to make that transition better for your entire family.Host:Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.Links:Strong Families AZHost: Jessica Stewart-GonzalezGuest: Michelle Saint HilarieChild & Family ResourcesArizona Child Care Resource and ReferralChild Care Information Line: 1-800-308-9000

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Arizona State Senator Carine Werner has called for a legislative probe into the Arizona Department of Child Services group home regulations. Werner called for the investigation after the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Emily Pike, she joined the show to talk about it. 

How long should families wait after giving birth before getting pregnant again? There's a lot to consider when making that decision- things like whether you're ready to have more than one kid in diapers or the cost of childcare- but most importantly, there needs to be enough time between pregnancies for mom's body to recover.Host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez sits down with Doctor Siobhan Dolan, an OB/GYN and clinical geneticist, to talk about how birth spacing keeps moms and their future babies healthy.Host:Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.Links: Strong Families AZHost: Jessica Stewart-GonzalezGuest: Doctor Siobhan Dolan

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

What if the key to improving education in America is as simple as dismantling the Department of Education (DOE)? In this week's episode of The Narrative, CCV Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and Ohio Christian Education Network Executive Director Troy McIntosh sit down with Heritage Foundation's Jonathan Butcher—a leading expert in education policy—to talk about President Trump's recent executive order to abolish the DOE and how ending the bloated bureaucracy could unlock a new era of innovation, local empowerment, and real reform. Jonathan takes us through the potential benefits of dismantling the DOE, offering a fresh perspective on how we can reshape education to better serve students, parents, and communities. More about Jonathan Butcher Jonathan Butcher is the Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. He has researched and testified on education policy around the US, including testimony before the US Commission on Civil Rights. He is the author of Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth. Jonathan co-edited and wrote chapters in The Critical Classroom, discussing the racial prejudice that comes from applying critical race theory in K-12 schools. He also co-edited and wrote chapters in the book The Not-So-Great Society, which provides conservative solutions to the problems created by the ever-expanding federal footprint in preschool, K-12, and higher education. Jonathan previously served as the Education Director at the Goldwater Institute, where he remains a Senior Fellow. He was a member of the Arizona Department of Education's first Steering Committee for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, the nation's first education savings account program. He is also a Senior Fellow with The Beacon Center of Tennessee and a contributing scholar for the Georgia Center for Opportunity. Prior to joining Goldwater, Jonathan was the Director of Accountability for the South Carolina Public Charter School District. Jonathan previously studied education policy at the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas. He worked with the School Choice Demonstration Project, the research team that evaluated voucher programs in Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jonathan holds a bachelor's degree in English from Furman University and a master's degree in economics from the University of Arkansas.

Major General Kerry L. Muehlenbeck is retiring. She joined the show to talk about her retirement as Adjutant General of Arizona and Director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Drivers are being asked to prepare for winter driving conditions as stormy weather continues to impact cities across Arizona. Travel is not recommended across the high country Friday morning. If you do have to travel, make sure to have an emergency kit in your car. Sgt. Eric Andrews with the Arizona Department of Public Safety is joining us this morning to talk about what conditions are like and what to know before you head out. 

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Today's edition of the War Room features KTAR Legal Analyst Barry Markson, retired Col. of the Arizona Department of Public Safety and former Arizona State Lawmaker Michelle Ugenti-Rita to discuss the latest in national and local politics.

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

David Tenney, Director of the Department of Forestry and Fire Management joined the Mike Broomhead show to discuss the need for our state to properly prepare for wildfire.

Wesley Korteum, Data Analytics Section Lead at the Arizona Department of Health Services, explains how his team created a comprehensive public health data portal; Abraham Kulungara, Senior Director for Environmental Health at ASTHO, updates us on the state of indoor air quality; an ASTHO blog article highlights the staffing challenges public health agencies face; and if you're attending HIMSS25 Global Health Conference and Exhibition make sure you check out the Public Health Data Modernization Preconference Forum. Arizona Department of Health Services News Release: Arizona Department of Health Services Launches Public Health Data Portal ASTHO Blog Article: States Are Innovating to Improve Indoor Air Quality ASTHO Blog Article: How Staffing and Workload Can Impact Public Health Agencies HIMSS25 Web Page  

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

This is the final episode in Talking About Kids' four-part series on eating disorders. In the first episode, Bryn Austin described the prevalence and stigmas of eating disorders. In the second episode, Jean Doak explained the harm caused by them. In the third episode, Anna Lutz and I discussed preventing eating disorders and how to intervene when issues arise. My guest to wrap up the series and describe some of the federal and state-level resources that are available to help address eating disorders, body image issues, and nutrition in the classroom, program, or home is Noelle Veilleux Markham. Noelle is a registered dietitian and the Population Health Dietitian at the Arizona Department of Health Services. More information about Noelle and links to resources she recommends are at talkingaboutkids.com.

Jade Dass was taking medication to treat her addiction to opioids before she became pregnant. Scientific studies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that taking addiction-treatment medications during pregnancy leads to the best outcomes for both mothers and babies. But after Dass delivered a healthy daughter, the hospital reported her to the Arizona Department of Child Safety. Even as medications like Suboxone help pregnant women safely treat addiction, taking them can trigger investigations by child welfare agencies that separate mothers from their newborns. Why are women like Dass being investigated for using addiction-treatment medications during pregnancy?To understand the scope of the dragnet, reporter Shoshana Walter, data reporter Melissa Lewis and a team of Reveal researchers and lawyers filed 100 public records requests, putting together the first-ever tally of how often women are reported to child welfare agencies for taking prescription drugs during pregnancy. This week on Reveal, in an episode we first aired in July 2023, we follow Dass as she grapples with losing custody of her baby—and makes one last desperate attempt to keep her family together.For more about Dass and other mothers facing investigation for taking medication-assisted treatment, read Walter's investigation in collaboration with The New York Times Magazine.This is an update of an episode that originally aired in July 2023. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram