Podcasts about arizonans

"My Records, My Rights" allows thousands of Arizonans to have their juvenile records cleared after an introduction event last week. Superior Court Judge, Lori Bustamante, joined the show to talk about how people can clear their records and how it impacts their lives.

How does a state like Arizona – not even in existence when the Declaration of Independence was signed – celebrate America's 250th birthday? Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joins us to share the ambitious and creative plans underway for America 250 AZ, a multi-year celebration culminating in 2026.Far from being just another patriotic party, this semi-quincentennial celebration showcases Arizona's unique perspective on American history. As Fontes explains, our land was very much "in existence" in 1776, home to indigenous peoples and later visited by Spanish explorers (including Fontes' own ancestors). This rich tapestry of cultures continues to define Arizona's approach to commemorating national milestones.The centerpiece of Arizona's celebration is Passport 250, a statewide initiative encouraging residents and visitors to explore the Grand Canyon State through themed experiences. From Dine 250 promoting local eateries to Hike 250 showcasing our natural beauty, each program invites participation while supporting local communities. The Liberty Bell project will create a mobile museum around Arizona's replica Liberty Bell, touring communities throughout the state before returning to a new ceremonial base containing time capsules for future generations.Perhaps most inspiring is the story behind the America 250 AZ logo, created by a 17-year-old high school student whose artwork now heads to the Smithsonian. This exemplifies what Fontes sees as the celebration's core message: how ordinary individuals connect to our extraordinary collective achievement. Through this commemoration, he hopes Arizonans will gain both humility about our place in history and gratitude for those who helped build our society.Want to get involved? Visit https://azsos.gov/az250 to discover upcoming events and opportunities to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration that brings together our past, present, and future as Arizonans and Americans. The Arizona Constitution ProjectCheck Out Our Free Lessons on Arizona History and Government!Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership

Small residential facilities where people can stay during mental health crises are expanding across New York, growing from eight in 2021 to 43 statewide. Meanwhile, prosecutors say 18-year-old Faisil McCants faces federal robbery and gun charges in an East Harlem shooting that killed 69-year-old bystander Robin Wright. The NYPD says he is also charged with murder and weapons offenses. Also, New York's LGBTQ+ film festival NewFest is offering free screenings to Arizonans after Phoenix's Desperado Film Festival was canceled under federal orders targeting diversity and inclusion programs. Plus, MTA data show major incidents delaying 50 or more trains peaked in June and July, marking the worst summer for subway service since 2018.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne are in a dispute over the management of school voucher funds. Federal tax credits for electric vehicles or home energy efficiency upgrades are set to expire soon and state officials are urging Arizonans to take advantage while they still can. Plus from KJZZ's The Show, much like certain songs and movies come to define the zeitgeist every summer, so too do colors.

From tips and overtime to personal exemptions, Trump's tax and spending law impacts a lot of the tax code. We'll hear which of those impacts Arizonans might feel the most. Plus, the death of a controversial Arizona spiritual leader renews questions about his legacy.

President Donald Trump says he wants to do away with mail voting — the way most Arizonans cast their ballots. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. And, it's hatch chile season, the earliest sign of fall in the Southwest.

It's Hump Day on the Majority Report On today's show: The Texas State Representative Democrats continue their fight against gerrymandering. Former Acting Labor Secretary under the Biden Administration, Julie Su joins the show to discuss Trump's war on workers and unions. Check out her piece in The American Prospect In the Fun Half: Wesley Bell gets drowned in boos at his Town Hall as he denies the genocide in Palestine. Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir hangs pictures of demolished Gaza in Israeli prisons to torture Palestinian hostages. Then, Gvir-Ben releases a video of him entering Marwan Barghouti's cell to taunt him and boast about erasing Palestinians. Kristi Noem pulls a PR stunt as she takes a paint roller to a panel in the southern border wall and announces that the government will be painting the entire wall black. Trump thinks the black paint will make the wall too hot to climb. Arizonans in the Maricopa County area checkout Alexander Smothers' campaign for Congress. Scott Bessent struggles to find a way to frame the Putin summit in Alaska as a victory. Megyn Kelly has Majorie Taylor-Green on her show to "debate" whether it was a genocide or not. All that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors RITUAL: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/MAJORITY and use code MAJORITY for both the code AND PASSWORD.   DELETEME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/MAJORITY and use promo code MAJORITY at checkout. SUNSET LAKE: Head on over to Sunset LakeCBD.com and use code Majority for 15% off your first order. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com

Bruce and Gaydos explain why even native Arizonans need to be careful during extreme heat warnings.

Thousands of Arizonans are diagnosed with Valley fever every year. Scientists are working on a new, faster way to make that diagnosis. And, using public art to throw shade — and protect hot cities from extreme heat. That and more on The Show.

On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about the recent announcement that thousands of Arizonans will have some of, if not all, of their medical debt forgiven. Jim questions who is really to thank for this.

Arizonans are beginning to apply for property tax refunds under a new state law that aims to curb the local impacts of the homelessness crisis.

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law in a Fourth of July ceremony, making tax cuts he passed during his first term permanent. It offsets those revenue losses to the government with steep cuts to services like the Medicaid program, requiring states to be responsible for funding food stamp programs and delivering tax cuts to the wealthiest taxpayers. This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, our hosts are joined by Republic reporter Stephanie Murray. Together they discuss the key points out of the Big Beautiful Bill, how Arizona politicians showed up and how the new law will impact Arizonans daily. Email us! thegaggle@arizonarepublic.com Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephanie Murray Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠Ron Hansen⁠, ⁠Mary Jo Pitzl⁠ Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amanda Luberto⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much of what we know about UFO experiences comes from the lifelong project of two Arizonans. A look back at Jim and Coral Lorenzen, the cofounders of Tucson's Aerial Phenomena Research Organization. Plus, the elusive definition of patriotism.

On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe praises a massive indictment from the Attorney's General Office about a fraud case in connection to rehab centers and clinics. He talks about the importance of having proper care and how this fraud hurt many Arizonans trying to recover from addictions.

Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels will be part of a team advising the president and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, as the newest member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Advisory Council. We talked to him about what his responsibilities will be and what Arizonans should know.

Chris and Joe debate why people don't care about the law targeting some high profile Arizonans. Is it about the crimes they allegedly committed or how well known they were?

After months of partisan fighting, lawmakers in April reached a last-minute deal to send emergency funding to a state agency that serves Arizonans with developmental disabilities. Several cities across the region that tap into underground water reserves are sinking. For better or worse, the Mill Avenue is changing. Plus the latest Fronteras Desk, education, tribal natural resources and metro Phoenix news.

Maybe you caught the new study that just dropped which labeled this group of Arizonans as being in more danger here than 48 other states. Find out how you can protect the children, and keep your insurance rates down.

Bruce and Gaydos discuss how the heat impacts Arizonans.

Ray Herndon, singer, songwriter, and restaurateur, joins the show with Seth to talk about the history of his family's ownership of Handlebar J, "Scottsdale's Original Rib House," his journey as an icon in country music, and what has made Handlebar J a special place for Arizonans for over 50 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coconino County Supervisor Tammy Ontiveros shares concerns about people losing insurance throughout Arizona due to wild fire risk. What's going on and what can residents of the state do?

Govenor Hobbs is prepared to get the ball rolling on the Chase Field bill. That means more from tax-payers, right? Chris and Joe look at what a new Chase Field will mean for Arizonans 

More than a dozen lawsuits against the Trump administration and maybe more to come. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes isn't shy about suing the White House. She joined the Mike Broomhead show for an exclusive interview on why she's fighting to protect Arizonans with each lawsuit.  

To say the recently ended winter was dry would be a bit of an understatement. The Tucson area experienced its second driest winter ever, with about a quarter of an inch of rain. That's roughly a 10th of the area's average. Mountain snowpack around the state isn't proving much better. This week, we look at how this extremely dry winter will affect Arizonans.

On today's newscast: the Trump administration looks to downsize monuments, while a coalition of tribes seeks to protect Grand Staircase-Escalante, state Republicans and Hobbs pass funding for disabled Arizonans, Secretary of State Fontes announces his campaign for reelection and more.

In 1930, thousands of Arizonans came together to celebrate the official dedication of the unique Coolidge Dam. It was the culmination of years of work to get a dam on the Gila River, but its legacy remains a bit complicated. But, hey, at least it gave us one really funny joke.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has announced a moratorium on signing legislation that has not already reached her desk.

In today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about how Arizonans are thinking twice about jumping into homeownership. This comes as many experts say there are multiple factors anyone thinking about taking the plunge need to consider. 

Wednesday, April 16 -  Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the news affecting small farmers in America, including a focus on President Trump's tariffs and how farmers will be affected one way or the other, what Ag economists are encouraging farmers to do, and how you can protect your family farm. Next, we meet Lesley Sykes, founder and CEO of Primary Beans. www.primarybeans.com Primary Beans is a direct-to consumer online dried bean company offering an array of single-origin beans from recent harvests, sourced across North America from climate-conscious farm partners. They believe that beans as the perfect food from a nutritional, culinary and planetary perspective. Lesley and her sister, Renee, are fifth-generation Arizonans from a small town on the Mexican border. Like any border town kids, we grew up around the culture and flavors of Northern Mexico. Early on, we developed a deep appreciation for beans and were the kids asking for “no rice, only beans please” at our favorite local restaurant. The sisters created Primary Beans to share their obsession with beans, and to shed light on the incredible farming communities they come from. To them, sitting down with a homemade bowl of beans is a chance to deepen society's connection to the food we eat, even (especially) on the busiest of days. With over a dozen varieties and counting, it's just the beginning of bringing the most flavorful beans they can find to your home kitchen. Wrapping it all up, Farmer Doug opines what else is helping farmers, keeping farm families and visitors, especially children, safe on the farm. Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

In today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about Tax Day and the pressures people face. About one-third of Arizonans have not filed their taxes or extensions yet. 

Probably more notably than any other Arizona politician, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is opposed to President Donald Trump. Currently, she involved in 11 lawsuits challenging the administration and she is still pursuing the fake electors case from the 2020 election overturn efforts. Mayes has her work cut out for her, but the 2026 election looms large already, and she will have to face voters with her record as a counterbalance to the current administration. This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl join Attorney General Kris Mayes in her office to discuss some of the high-profile battles she's fighting and what other items are on her to-do list. In the second half of the episode, Ron and Mary Jo explore the platform Mayes has embraced, if that's connecting with Arizonans and how it's impacting her approach to reelection in 2026. Email us! thegaggle@arizonarepublic.com Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on X, Instagram and Tik Tok. Guest: Attorney General Kris Mayes Hosts: Ron Hansen, Mary Jo Pitzl  Producer: Amanda Luberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walter Cronkite, the longtime anchor of the "CBS Evening News," was often called "the most trusted man in America" and he probably was, certainly in terms of media figures. Arizonans might be familiar with the ASU journalism school: The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. But Cronkite, a graduate of the University of Texas, has no ties to Arizona. This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we answer the question: Why is the ASU journalism school named after Walter Cronkite? Submit your question about Phoenix! Subscribe to The Watchlist, our Friday media newsletter. Follow us on X, Instagram and Tik Tok. Guests: Doug Anderson and Leonard Downie Jr. Host: Bill Goodykoontz Producers: Abby Bessinger, Amanda Luberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forbes magazine released its newest list of the world’s richest people and it includes 15 Arizonans. That's two more Arizonans making an appearance on the list over last year's and three more than the list published two years ago. 

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars; Arizonans experience some of the highest insurance premiums; U.S. immigration policy leaves trans migrants at TX-Mexico border in limbo; Repealing clean energy tax credits could raise American energy costs.

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars; Arizonans experience some of the highest insurance premiums; U.S. immigration policy leaves trans migrants at TX-Mexico border in limbo; Repealing clean energy tax credits could raise American energy costs.

According to a new study, Arizonans need a household income of $122,000+ to afford an average home in the state.

What’s the Why? Why doesn't the legislature just pass the laws themselves if they are good for Arizonans?

Kristina Sabetta and Jenny Dwyer from NAMI join Bruce and Gaydos to explain how Arizonans struggling with their mental health can get resources to help them.

Arizonans overwhelmingly voted to protect abortion rights last year, but GOP lawmakers are still trying to restrict them. Friday NewsCap takes on that and the rest of the week's top stories and the personal impact of DEI cuts on college campuses. Plus, Arizona's longest-serving Congressman has died.

Tucson voters soundly turn down a tax increase; Mark Kelly lashes out at Donald Trump's tariff plans; thousands of Arizonans are missing out on money the government owes them; and more...

A new poll from local pollster Mike Noble shows more than 25% of Arizonans have considered moving out of the state due to housing costs. 

Congress is looking to make room for trillions in tax cuts that are titled to corporations and the wealthy. Now, America's health-care program for the disabled, pregnant women and low-income earners is up for possible large federal funding cuts. More than 70 million Americans rely on Medicaid, with 2 million of them living in Arizona. The magnitude of the potential cuts, and the consequences for the people who rely on Medicaid, are on the minds of state lawmakers. They say the state needs to build its upcoming budget around the likelihood of cuts and tighten its belt.  This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl are examining what cuts in Medicaid funding would mean for Arizona. First, a health care reporter at The Republic, Stephanie Innes, discusses how many people will be impacted by this decision. Later, Kohler shines a light on the politics of the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A death in the Pima County jail; housing prices continue to frustrate Arizonans; county supervisors consider what to do as federal funding issues linger; and more...

How do we finally address the homelessness crisis? It's increased by 40 percent in Arizona in just the past 5 years. We talked with Devon Kurtz from the Cicero Institute, who has experience on the issue all across the country. The solutions are ones Arizonans largely agree on, now we just need action.

Trump and his self-created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, after the internet meme, is attempting to rein in the amount of national spending and the size of the federal government. About 32,000 of the 3 million federal employees are Arizonans, and the number of layoffs and buyouts offered by the Trump administration remains unclear. Most agencies that The Arizona Republic has reached out to for information about layoffs or buyouts have not responded. Slashing federal jobs will impact not only people who have been fired or offered a buyout, but also tourists to the Grand Canyon, Arizonans reliant on Social Security and Hotshots preparing for wildfire season. This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl are joined by The Republic's national politics reporter Stephanie Murray. Murray covers the White House and has been closely following how Arizonans will be impacted by Trump's federal job cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State lawmakers sent their first bill of the session to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who promptly vetoed it. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, are families being separated under the Trump administration's mass deportation plan?

Matthew Benson of Veridus and former state lawmaker Reginald Bolding joined The Show to talk about the governor's first veto of the year, a proposal to introduce bounties in Arizona and more.

The topic of K-12 education has been a major issue for Arizonans for years. Despite recent increases, the state remains near the bottom for per-pupil funding, and teachers routinely talk about having to have second jobs or side hustles to get by. The state has increased spending on schools since the Red For Ed movement began nearly a decade ago, but test scores have been flat or going down since the COVID-19 pandemic. Add to that concerns about social issues ranging from student pronoun use to school safety. To get an update on many oof these issues, The Buzz spoke with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne.

President Donald Trump's "Day 1" has come and gone and so far, he has kept most of his promises. The president signed an abundance of executive orders in the hours following his inauguration, some directly impacting Arizonans, with more to come in the first few days of his new administration. But is this the beginning of a MAGA marathon or an early sprint before the chance of a changing tide in the 2026 midterm elections? This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl are joined by national politics reporters Stephanie Murray and Laura Gersony. Together they go through what Trump's second time in office may mean for Arizonans and the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arizona is one of 10 states where voters will get to weigh in directly on abortion access in November in the form of a ballot measure that would enshrine the right to the procedure in the state's constitution. On today's show, we're welcoming our new host of 'What A Day," Jane Coaston. Jane tells us more about her recent trip to Arizona with the 'Pod Save America' guys and speaks with Chris Love, a reproductive rights activist and a spokesperson for Arizonans for Abortion Access.And in headlines: The New York Times released a new poll showing Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a statistical dead heat ahead of the debate, the mother of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter says she called the school about half an hour before the shooting to warn a counselor about her son, and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by police and placed in handcuffs a block away from the stadium ahead of Sunday's game.Show Notes:Check out AAA – https://www.arizonaforabortionaccess.org/Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday