KJZZ's The Show

The Tohono O’odam tribe is trying to stop the Trump administration from building a wall through its land. Now a judge says they can’t stop it. Plus, how a unique sponsorship could affect the Big 12 Conference this year.

Thousands of unaccompanied minors in the U.S with no legal status could soon have no legal representation either. It could mean more of them will be deported back to dangerous situations. Plus, we’ll meet the 2027 Arizona Teacher of the Year.

Gov. Katie Hobbs has made it official, naming former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, the retired University of Arizona professor going on his sixth Fulbright Scholarship.

Law enforcement agencies around the Valley are investigating officers’ misuse of Flock license plate tracking technology. Why one sheriff says he is getting rid of the AI cameras. Plus, a new medication is showing promise for some Valley fever patients.

In 2020, two people died when a monsoon storm hit a wildfire burn scar and debris rained down on boaters on Apache Lake. One of the survivors tells his story. Plus, do peptides live up to the hype?

Students are heading back to the classroom across Arizona, even though it still very much feels like summer. How schools can — and sometimes cannot — handle the heat. Plus, why a Valley music venue is taking a stand against AI-created flyers.

Part of Arizona’s border with Mexico will reopen this month to cattle coming into this country. The steps that are being taken to prevent further spread of screwworm. Plus, a group of academics tackles the zombie apocalypse.

Gov. Katie Hobbs has reportedly settled on a lieutenant governor pick. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a pair of influencers who are willing to tackle the not-so-picture perfect side of the outdoors in Arizona.

Dust in the air can be a big problem in the Valley, as we saw earlier this week. How scientists hope to keep that dust on the ground. And, 50 years of the death penalty in America. How Arizona stands out.

FEMA is supposed to help people after disasters like fires of floods — but the Trump administration used the agency to help ICE arrest and detain people. Plus, a local artist who will draw you as a bug.

There have been a lot of words spoken and written about whether Phoenix should exist in its current form. An art critic explains how a painter and architect made him think about that question. Plus, the story of the guru who peddled transcendence through psychedelic Sonoran Desert toads.

Arizona is among the states piloting a new program that uses AI to help determine if Medicare patients should get certain procedures or treatments. We’ll hear from a physician to see how it's been going. Plus, finding the stories of women trailblazers in the outdoors and conservation.

Republican Andy Biggs has selected the first-ever lieutenant governor candidate, former State Sen. Sine Kerr. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, our SOAPBOX essay series continues with a spontaneous road trip that didn’t go very far.

The introduction of autonomous vehicles on Valley roadways has led to debates about their safety. We’ll find out what a new study can and cannot tell us about that. Plus, an exhibit at a Valley museum explores the history of Westerns.

Lots of us find nature worthwhile, but putting an actual value on it can be tricky. How some are trying to calculate the value of natural resources. Plus, two of Arizona’s neighbors will likely be among the first states to vote in the next Democratic presidential primary.

President Trump has levied a new round of tariffs — including 50% tariffs on Canada. We’ll hear what that could mean for Arizona businesses and its economy. Plus, the argument for getting more sun exposure.

After a wildfire, there’s often a lot of effort to revegetate the area that burned. Hear about the lessons we can learn from a small cactus in northern Arizona. And, what art from more than 100 years ago can tell us about the future of the West.

November’s general election is shaping up after this week’s primaries picked party nominees. The Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, how new rules from the Trump administration could impact international students in American universities.

The Navajo Nation will elect a new president this fall, as incumbent Buu Nygren failed to get out of the primary. We’ll hear about the dynamics behind the change. Plus, our series on data centers in Arizona wraps up with a look at the economics behind them.

General election races are coming into focus, as Arizona’s primary votes are being counted. What some of those contests might look like. Plus, our series on data centers continues with a look at the differing approaches of two Valley cities.

California officials will soon be able to cite autonomous vehicles for traffic violations. How will that work, and could it happen here? Plus, the surprising economic impact of Indigenous agriculture in Arizona.

State lawmakers and the governor have a budget deal, and are working to wrap up their session. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And, new research aims to figure out how being awake in the middle of the night impacts our decision-making skills.

There are multiple disease outbreaks public health officials are trying to contain. Why a former U.S. surgeon general says he’s concerned about public health’s future. And, our series on religion at the Legislature continues with a trauma nurse whose faith inspired her to run for office.

A Catholic nun and doctor who treats the homeless is sounding the alarm about a new Phoenix parks ordinance. And Arizona's attorney general is facing a major setback in her attempt to prosecute the so-called "fake electors." How are similar efforts faring around the country?

Amid of wave of vaccine skepticism, more parents are refusing a once-routine shot for their newborns. One local provider says he's seen infants die because of it. Plus, how new platforms are helping musicians connect with listeners — and get paid.

Two Arizona Congressional Republicans were part of the delegation that told President Richard Nixon he’d be impeached and convicted after Watergate. One observer looks at the differences between then and now. Plus, what's the better food town: Phoenix or Tucson?

Attorney General Kris Mayes’ case against Arizona “fake electors” is back to square one after a state Supreme Court ruling. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, an Arizona bladesmith on sharpening his skills over four decades.

Advocates are calling for more funding for Arizona’s childcare waitlist as the governor and Republican legislative leaders hammer out a budget. And the next addition in our series on religion at the Arizona state Legislature.

DACA recipients were supposed to be protected from deportation under the Obama-era program. But one advocate says the program is being slowly dismantled under Trump. Plus, a local nonprofit helps kids with developmental disabilities visit Valley attractions.

Thousands of Native Americans have been disenrolled from their tribes. A new documentary claims it’s all about casino money. Plus, why one expert worries about this year’s fire season — both in terms of activity and resources.

Forecasters are predicting a hotter-than-typical summer for Arizona, in the form of a “Super El Niño.” That comes as Arizonans are spending more to cool their homes. And, we’ll meet the new head of Tucson’s Museum of Contemporary Art.

Maricopa County’s recorder has turned over potential noncitizens on the voting rolls to the AG’s office. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, we’ll meet the Heard Museum’s first chief programming and engagement officer.

The University of Arizona is getting smaller — reducing the size of its student body. We’ll hear why university officials say that’s intentional. Plus, how big might the upcoming World Cup be in the U.S.?

Federal officials say areas of the west experienced an unprecedented snow drought this winter. What that could mean for the region’s water supplies. Plus, why conservationists are excited about spotting a jaguar at a specific Southern Arizona site.

As GOP lawmakers and the governor continue their budget talks, this educational entity is asking to be funded. We’ll hear from the outgoing chancellor of the Maricopa Community College district. And, with all the options out there for how kids spend their summers, how about philosophy camp?

Mosquitos are finding a way to survive the Phoenix’s extreme heat. How much of a threat is West Nile in the desert? Plus, we’ll hear from a Vatican astronomer with ties to Arizona.

There’s more disagreement over running elections between Maricopa County supervisors and the recorder. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, making green pancakes — and saying goodbye to a school that's closing its doors.

Phoenix’s mayor wants to make the city a hub for quantum computing. We’ll learn what that is, and how the city can get there. Plus, how one faith tradition aims to help bring down the tone of political rhetoric.

Federal Medicaid cuts could mean a loss of at-home services for Arizonans with disabilities. We’ll meet three Arizonans whose families rely on those services. Plus, a University of Arizona astrophysicist and 2026 Guggenheim Fellow who posts about all things space on Instagram.

Arizona lawmakers have taken on an issue this session that’s always touchy: giving themselves a raise. We turn to the one state that doesn’t pay its lawmakers any salary. Plus, a new Netflix documentary goes inside an FLDS enclave in northern Arizona.

Politicians are embracing a certain four-letter word - and Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego tops the list. Where is the thin line between shock value and authenticity? Plus, how tensions over Taiwan could impact Arizona.

Lithium is a key metal for electric vehicle batteries, and there is a global push to find new sources of it. We’ll hear why most of the U.S. lithium projects are right here in the Southwest. Plus, after decades of anti-smoking campaigns, cigarettes are making a pop-culture comeback.

Tucson leaders unanimously rejected the construction of a massive data center last year amid concerns about water use. But the developers of Project Blue used some Tucson water anyway. Plus, a Chandler couple’s experience at the Kentucky Derby, watching a horse they own race.

Many Republican lawmakers were unhappy when Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have created a Charlie Kirk license plate. We’ll hear why Arizona has so many specialty plates on the roads. Plus, there's an emerging subgenre in film: Mormon Horror.

A national Democratic group is generating controversy by endorsing a candidate in a contested Arizona primary. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, we’ll get a preview of the Phoenix Mercury’s upcoming season.

The U.S. Supreme Court has weakened a portion of the Voting Rights Act. How the law has impacted Arizona's voting history. Plus, Phoenix is formulating mural guidelines, making some local artists nervous about restrictions on their creativity.

Under the first Trump administration, University of Arizona professor Scott Warren faced decades in prison for carrying out humanitarian aid work on the border. What the experience looks like to him now and in a new era of President Donald Trump. Plus, could a so-called super El Niño bring us some much-needed rain this summer?

Jeffrey Epstein's island and New York apartment have been highly scrutinized as his crimes have become clear. Now his New Mexico ranch is the subject of a statewide “truth commission.” Plus, the effort to allow more cancer patients to get their chemotherapy treatments at home.

Some Valley freeways are getting a new treatment in an effort to reduce road noise. A look at how it works and why officials are bullish on its future. Plus, chartering a flight — for wolves.

The Arizona House has approved a new state budget, but the governor isn’t completely on board. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, want to go to a wedding? A new service pairs couples in need with willing guests.