KJZZ's The Show: Friday NewsCap

To talk about the just-approved budget, the latest in the dispute between the Maricopa County supervisors and the recorder, and more, are Barrett Marson of Marson Media and Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies.

To talk about a restart in “fake electors” case, the DOJ saying it will appeal a ruling on getting Arizona’s voter rolls and more, The Show sat down with Marcus Dell’Artino and Matt Grodsky.

To talk about the latest debate involving Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, Gov. Katie Hobbs releasing her first 2026 campaign ads and more, The Show sat down with Doug Cole and Gaelle Esposito.

To talk about more fireworks within Maricopa County government, some new polls on upcoming elections and more, The Show sat down with Christina Corieri of Consilium Consulting and Dawn Penich of Agave Strategy.

To talk about an auditor general report on the state’s ESA program, a dispute over the eligibility of a newly-appointed county official and more, The Show sat down with Daniel Scarpinato and Mike Haener.

Joining The Show talk about what’s next for the state budget, after the governor vetoed a GOP plan; a controversial congressional endorsement; and more are Matthew Benson of Veridus and Sam Richard of Consilium Consulting.

To talk about the GOP budget moving through the Legislature, the potential impact on Arizona’s congressional lines of a new SCOTUS ruling and more, The Show sat down with Regina Cobb and Roy Herrera.

To talk about the latest in the disagreement between the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and Recorder, questions about whether an appointment is allowable and more, The Show sat down with Chip Scutari and Tom Ryan.

Paul Bentz of HighGround and Matt Grodsky of Matter of State Strategies joined The Show to talk about Gov. Katie Hobbs’ bill moratorium, the shaping up of a likely three-way race for governor later this year and more.

In this special edition of KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap, we are focusing on one of the most important issues facing our state: education.

Barrett Marson of Marson Media and Democratic strategist Tony Cani joined The Show to talk about President Donald Trump’s executive order to end mail-in voting, the repeal of Cesar Chavez Day in Arizona and more.

Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former state House Minority Leader Reginald Bolding joined The Show to talk about the future of state budget talks, what’s next for the Arizona Independent Party and more.

To talk about a pair of ballot measures dealing with school vouchers, the newest member of the state Legislature and more, The Show sat down with Chuck Coughlin of HighGround and Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies.

Jaime Molera of the firm Molera Alvarez and Sam Richard of Consilium Consulting joined The Show talk about a pair of federal investigations into Arizona’s 2020 election, some changes in congressional races and more.

Christina Corieri of Consilium Consulting and Democratic strategist Tony Cani joined The Show to talk about what the change at the Department of Homeland Security might mean for Arizona, competing plans for increased transparency in state government and more.

Doug Cole of HighGround and Gaelle Esposito of Creosote Partners joined The Show to talk about what’s in a name when it comes to a political party, reaction to this week’s State of the Union and more.

Barrett Marson of Marson Media and Mike Haener of Lumen Strategies joined The Show to talk about continuing squabble over election responsibilities in Maricopa County, a legislative resignation and more.

Former state lawmaker Regina Cobb and Dawn Penich of Agave Strategy joined The Show to talk about the GOP gubernatorial primary getting a little less crowded, more lack of consensus on tax conformity and more.

Matt Benson of Veridus and Sam Richard with Consilium Consulting join The Show to talk calls for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ resignation after comments she made about masked ICE agents and “stand your ground” laws, how Gov. Katie Hobbs responded and more.

To talk about the Gov. Katie Hobbs’s budget proposal, what’s next for tax conformity and more, The Show sat down with Paul Bentz of HighGround and former Congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

To talk about the start of the legislative session, its first policy dispute and more, The Show sat down with Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former state House Minority Leader Reginald Bolding.

KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond.Lorna Romero Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and Raquel Terán, former state lawmaker and chair of the Arizona Democratic Party, joined The Show to talk about the Department of Justice suing Arizona’s secretary of state, another presidential endorsement in an Arizona congressional primary and more.

Chip Scutari of S+C Communications and former state lawmaker Jennifer Longdon take a look back at Arizona politics in 2025 — and a look ahead to what 2026 may have in store.

Doug Cole of HighGround and Democratic strategist Tony Cani joined The Show to talk about lawsuit challenging the number of signatures independent candidates need to collect to make the ballot, a renewed national effort to flip the state Legislature and more.

For latest in the saga between Sen. Mark Kelly and President Donald Trump, whether Arizona SNAP recipients could lose their benefits again and more, The Show sat down with Christina Corieri and Jeanne Woodbury.

Marcus Dell’Artino and Dawn Penich sat down with The Show to talk about a proposal to change the way elections are run in Arizona, a new poll looking at the governor’s race and more.