KJZZ's The Show

Arizona is set to be at the center of this year’s elections. We’ll hear from one expert who says we have the chance to make them about substance rather than spectacle. Plus, our Saguaro Land series continues with a musical instrument maker who harvests the Sonoran Desert for his materials. That and more on The Show.

Gov. Katie Hobbs has released her budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. We discuss what she’s proposing for closing shortfalls this year and next. And, a new study looks at the stories we tell in a marriage — and why. That and more on The Show.

The 2024 legislative session kicked off this week, as Governor Hobbs and legislative Republicans laid out their priorities for the year. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And, why a prestigious fellowship is taking a closer look at its language requirement. That and more on The Show.

Traffic safety is a big concern around the Valley. What are regional planners are doing to try to make dangerous intersections safer? And, the next conversation in our Staying Power series, with a longtime Democratic politico working in a red state. That and more on The Show.

Some Valley school districts are putting in new security measures, including weapon detectors. Can that kind of technology make schools safer? And, a groundbreaking mountaineer on climbing the world's highest peaks after losing his sight. That and more on The Show.

Gov. Katie Hobbs has laid out her plans for the budget, water, housing and more in her State of the State address. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle give their reactions. And, why dorm prices at universities have skyrocketed – and ASU tops the list. That and more on The Show.

Gov. Katie Hobbs gives her State of the State speech — officially kicking off the new legislative session. We'll talk about how Hobbs thinks she and the GOP-led legislature can be productive. Plus, winter tends to be the worst season for gardening — unless you live in Phoenix. That and more on The Show.

Former Arizona Republic columnist Karina Bland stops by to give us a tap dance lesson. Plus, our KJZZ Friday Newscap panelists discuss all the biggest politics stories in Arizona this week. That and more on The Show.

Snowfall in the mountains across the West is lower than average so far this winter. We’ll hear how that could impact the Colorado River and our water future. Plus, how repairing your socks can be a revolutionary act. That and more on The Show.

As we head into the 2024 election year, Arizona is set to be the center of the political universe. From major issues like immigration to anticipated election challenges, we'll hear about what to expect in our battleground state. Plus, how a New Year's resolution expanded one Arizonan’s music taste. That and more on The Show.