Arizona’s electric vehicle population has tripled in the last year and a half, but the number of charging stations hasn’t. Have we reached the EV tipping point? Plus, documenting the history of the Gila River and the people who farmed it.

On a recent Saturday morning north of Phoenix, a group of gunfighters gathered in traditional Old West attire. A Hopi farmer on the importance of repatriating traditional crops back to Indigenous communities. We’ll bring you the final installment in our Soapbox series of essays from high school students on giving thanks. And, new rules from the Bid…

How a walk in the desert that changed the world. And how the logging industry built northern Arizona as we know it. That and more on The Show.

New rules to allow developers to build in areas that don’t have the necessary 100-year assured water supply have won the approval of a key panel. What that could mean for Valley communities like Buckeye and Queen Creek. And, a provocative debate on end-of-life care in the UK. That and more on The Show.…

To talk about a settlement in the defamation lawsuit brought by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer against Kari Lake, speculation already starting about the 2026 elections and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus and Sam Richard of Consilium Consulting.

The 2024 election just ended, but there’s already speculation about who might seek office in two years. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And comedian, actor and writer Cristela Alonzo on bringing her Upper Classy stand-up tour to the Valley. That and more on The Show.…

As companies consider bringing their employees back to the office more often, those firms are thinking about the spaces workers are coming back to. What that could mean for the Valley’s commercial real estate market. Plus, as road rage rates go up, we talk to an Arizona driving school about what's behind the trend.…

Exit polls show Latinos voted for Donald Trump in this year’s election in unprecedented numbers. We’ll hear why one longtime Arizona immigrant activist says a backlash is coming. Plus, we go to an unconventional casting call full of cats and dogs.

Democrats banked on abortion rights being a winning issue for them in November's election. But Arizona voters ended up approving abortion rights and still voting for Donald Trump. Plus, cities are rethinking how they use curb space after the pandemic.

Voters from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are a Republican stronghold that also been skeptical of President-elect Trump. How did Mormon voters shift during this year’s election? Plus, what new data says about the effectiveness of cool pavement.

To talk about the resolution of some outstanding races, new leadership at the state Capitol and more, The Show sat down with Daniel Scarpinato of Winged Victory Agency and Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies.

As ballot counting continues, more Arizona races have been called, and new legislative leadership has been elected. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze those and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, our workforce series wraps up with a look at the evolution of employees’ personal brands.

An image known as “the sleepy Mexican” has been used as a stereotype for decades. We’ll hear why some people who it aims to denigrate laugh the image off. Plus, how sheriffs could assist in President-elect Donald Trump’s promised mass deportations.

Two years ago, Arizona voters overwhelmingly passed a measure aimed at exposing who’s behind the dark money in our politics. But after its first election in place, did it make any difference? Plus, a lot needs to happen before the Secure the Border Act can go into effect.

Scientists agree climate change is driving the ongoing megadrought on the Colorado River and threatening our region’s water future. How could a second Trump term affect negotiations over the river moving forward? Plus, one Arizona program has reduced opioid deaths in Arizona jails almost entirely.

For the first time ever, we have five different generations of workers all at once. As lifespan goes up and costs follow, more workers are delaying retirement as the newest crop, Gen Z, enters the workforce. In The Show’s newest series, we’re shining a spotlight on the changes and challenges of this new multi-generational workforce. And, should we …

To break down the trends in Arizona’s 2024 election results and discuss which races are still up in the air, The Show sat down with Gaelle Esposito of Creosote Partners and Highground’s Paul Bentz.

Republicans are on track to win many major races in Arizona as ballots continue to be counted. Our Friday NewsCap on the voters who got them there and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, finding community in high-school football on a remote reservation.

Twenty years ago, a legendary Arizona Cardinals safety became a symbol of patriotic sacrifice. Revisiting the death of Pat Tillman and a scandal that continues to this day. Plus, why one parent of a transgender kid says there’s nothing flippant about her son’s healthcare.

The presidential race is over, but there are some very tight races and ballots to be counted in Arizona. Races from the U.S. Senate to the state Legislature remain up in the air. Plus, the city of Mesa is facing a lawsuit and being accused of censorship at its art museum.

It’s Election Day. While lots of Arizonans have already voted, many will cast their ballots. We’ll get an update on what’s happening at the polls. Plus, do you know Arizona’s state mammal? Many are finding themselves in sticky situations after this summer’s heat wave.

Arizona has a long history of electing women to office, at many levels of government. Has that fact changed anything about politics in the state? Plus, the role of content creators in influencing how we think and what we do.

To talk about the home stretch of the 2024 election, the state being ordered to release a list of voters affected by a computer glitch and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

Election Day is almost here, and the campaigns are sprinting toward it in swing states like Arizona. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, the son of legendary folk singer Jim Croce on keeping his father's legacy alive.

To talk about the political visitors we’ve had in Arizona this week, a Cochise County Supervisor taking a plea deal and more, The Show sat down with Barrett Marson, CEO of Marson Media; and Reginald Bolding, a former state lawmaker.

To talk about the state GOP skipping an election night party, the fight over whether or not to release the list of names of voters affected by the MVD glitch and more, The Show sat down with Doug Cole of HighGround and Sam Richard of Consilium Consulting.

To talk about the presidential and vice presidential candidates campaigning in Arizona this week, the first and only debate between U.S. Senate hopefuls Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake and more are former state lawmaker Regina Cobb and Mike Haener of Lumen Strategies.

To talk about the upcoming retirement of a longtime Arizona congressman, Arizona connections in the case against former President Trump and more, The Show sat down with former state school superintendent Jaime Molera and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

To talk about Kamala Harris’ trip to the border, Gov. Hobbs getting a chance to name a state Supreme Court justice and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

Republican leaders are siding with the Democratic secretary of state when it comes to the status of 100,000 Arizona voters. Our Friday NewsCap takes on that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a collective of local flower growers is trying to bring back the market for local stems.

To talk about former President Donald Trump and Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz campaigning in Arizona, a court ruling in a legislative residency case and more, The Show sat down with Paul Bentz of HighGround and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

To talk about some new polls on the initiatives that’ll be on the November ballot, JD Vance campaigning in the Valley and more, The Show sat down with Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and Gaelle Esposito of Creosote Partners.

To talk about new polls on the presidential and Senate races in Arizona, the end of the lawsuit over Gov. Katie Hobbs’ state agency directors and more, The Show sat down with Daniel Scarpinato, former chief of staff to Gov. Doug Ducey, now with the firm Winged Victory; and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera.…

To talk about Arizonans at the Democratic National Convention, state Supreme Court rulings on ballot initiatives and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

To talk about a win and a loss for supporters of the abortion rights ballot measure, a deal between Gov. Katie Hobbs and state Senate Republicans and more, The Show sat down with Chuck Coughlin of HighGround and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

Chip Scutari of S+C Communications and Sam Richard of Consilium Consulting joined The Show to talk about new developments in the case of the so-called "fake electors," Vice President Kamala Harris picking her running mate and the two of them campaigning in Arizona — and more.

To talk about Sen. Mark Kelly’s odds of being Kamala Harris’ VP pick, the looming showdown for control of Maricopa County elections and more, The Show sat down with consultant Stacy Pearson and former state superintendent Jaime Molera.

To talk about a new Democratic presidential ticket, an Arizona leader being considered to join that ticket and more, The Show sat down with former state lawmaker Paul Boyer and attorney Tom Ryan.

KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond. Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former state lawmaker Reginald Bolding joined The Show to talk about Arizona’s representation at the Republican National Convention, one Arizonan being floated as a potential replacement on the Democratic ticket …

To talk about a pair of Arizona Congressmen calling on Biden to step aside, a lawsuit filed over a ballot measure description and more, The Show sat down with Barrett Marson of Marson Media and attorney and former Congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

On this podcast, we tell unusual stories about the state. Now, we’ve turned the storytelling over to you. We asked listeners to send their Arizona ghost stories to The Show during the month of October — and listeners have certainly delivered.

It’s a cross between shuffleboard and bowling — on ice! And, ever since the U.S. won Olympic gold in 2018, the sport of curling has been gaining in popularity. But long before that, curling has thrived from a devoted following right here in the desert. Plus, the story on the origins of the mascots of Arizona’s three public universities.…

In 2017, Bisbee artist Gretchen Baer opened a small art center just steps from the border in Naco, Sonora. Now, every Tuesday the little studio bursts into life. Plus, learn the history of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Phoenix.

How can you live a frontier lifestyle long after the frontier has closed? Today, it involves solar panels, composting toilets and rainwater harvesting. Meet some off-gridders in Cochise County. Plus, travel to a spot U.S. bass anglers have been heading to for decades.

Many people in the Southwest claim they have seen La Llorona or the weeping woman. People have spotted her along the Rio de Flag in Flagstaff all the way down to the San Pedro River near Tucson. Plus, hear the tale of the Baron of Arizona.

Arizona’s mountains, cinder cones and lava fields attest to the state’s wild geological youth. But those with an ear to the ground know the state’s seismic days are far from over. Plus, visit the town of Guadalupe.

For the final episode of this season, we’re going way back with two stories about the ancient past of Arizona’s land and its people.

In the old mining town west of Tucson, an arts community is now taking up residence in the old Curley School — and it’s thriving. We’re dedicating this episode to the characters keeping the historic building alive.

In this episode, we venture into some untold tales about food, fiction and film — some of the little-known arts and culture stories of the Grand Canyon State. In Tucson, we enter the Worlds of Words. Then, we go to a small valley in southern Arizona that has seen the silver screen. Finally, a globetrotting pastry finds its way to Tempe.…

The Untold Arizona podcast is back for season two with five new episodes! In this episode, we head to the state's southern border.