KJZZ's The Show

Colorado River water users met in Las Vegas last week to try to work out a deal to use less of the water – but how much progress did they make? And, why 2023 saw a drop in one cause of death, but an increase in another. That and more on The Show.

The Arizona Supreme Court this week heard arguments over what the law on abortion should be in the state. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, why one expert says Spotify Wrapped is a master class in behavioral science. That and more on The Show.

Pinal County farmers were among the first in Arizona to be affected by cutbacks to Colorado River water. We look at the future of agriculture in the state, with less water to go around. And our Staying Power series continues with an arts administrator who found his home in Phoenix’s drag scene. That and more on The Show.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne wants to get more law enforcement officers into school. But there aren’t enough officers to go around. Plus, leading the Phoenix Boys Choir is full-circle for their newest artistic director. That and more on The Show.

Phoenix hasn't had passenger rail for decades — even as we've grown exponentially. Now the state is taking steps toward reopening train service between Phoenix and Tucson. Plus, why a “travel psychologist” says the desire to travel is an important one. That and more on The Show.

Abortion rights are on the docket at the Arizona Supreme court this week. The justices are set to decide if a Civil War-era abortion ban will take effect. And, what efforts to lower insulin prices tell us about the costs of other life-saving medications. That and more on The Show.

The federal government’s closure of a key port of entry has upset politicians on both sides of the aisle. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, the allure of the West — and the dangers of building a national identity on a myth. That and more on The Show.

A ruling from a federal judge could affect the long-term future of Fort Huachuca in Southern Arizona. Does the military base have enough water to continue operating? Plus, a new survey says Americans actually want bigger families. That and more on The Show.

University of Arizona President Robert Robbins is promising big cuts in response to a $240 million budget miscalculation. We’ll hear why many faculty members are questioning the school’s priorities. Plus, what happens when teens break the rules in their group chats? That and more on The Show.

Beef prices are up and industry insiders don’t expect them to go down anytime soon. We'll hear how that’s affecting Arizona ranchers. Plus, could a re-imagined project in Chandler provide a guide for building more affordable housing? That and more on The Show.