To discuss Gov. Katie Hobbs’ new border task force, DEI changes at University of Arizona and more, The Show sat down with Doug Cole of High Ground and Sam Richard of Consilium Consulting.

Arizona’s Democratic governor announced a new task force partnering with the Trump administration on border security. Our Friday NewsCap takes on that and the rest of the week's top stories. Pus, the poet laureate of the Navajo Nation on the growing interest in telling her people’s stories.

High on a hill somewhere in Prescott sits one of the world's last functioning type foundries. Why Times New Roman is more than just an option in the Google Docs font menu. Plus, Arizona's Democratic attorney general on the threat of a constitutional crisis in the second Trump term.

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is pushing back against President Donald Trump on everything from cuts at the VA to tariffs. But, how does he think Democrats should resist the new administration? And, why Phoenix artist Antoinette Cauley is back after three years in Berlin.

A new theatrical production explores a famous statesman’s softer side. If you think you know the story of Winston Churchill, think again. Plus, how New Mexico cut Native American suicide rates nearly in half.

Western water leaders are caught in a standoff over who should use less water from the Colorado River. We’ll hear why some are quietly preparing for a Supreme Court battle. Plus, the mind behind some of the most iconic movie sounds of all time.

Matthew Benson of Veridus and former state lawmaker Reginald Bolding joined The Show to talk about the governor’s first veto of the year, a proposal to introduce bounties in Arizona and more.

State lawmakers sent their first bill of the session to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who promptly vetoed it. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, are families being separated under the Trump administration's mass deportation plan?

Scottsdale’s City Council voted to close its office of DEI. Hear from one of the council members who tried to keep it open. Plus, changes are likely coming to a program that pays parents of kids with disabilities to be their caregivers. And a pair of Arizona penmakers talk about the life-affirming power of fine writing instruments.…

Arizona’s largest egg producer has lost more than a million chickens to bird flu as the deadly virus spreads fast. He says the government has to allow them to vaccinate their flocks before it spreads to humans. Plus, the new dean of ASU’s Herberger Institute argues for art in today’s world.

Arizona lawmakers keep getting out of traffic tickets during the session because they have immunity. Will they ask voters to get rid of it? Plus, telling the stories of eight tenacious Southwestern women.

New Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan was Joe Arpaio's chief deputy when they were found to have racially profiled Latino citizens. He now says he's ready to rebuild trust. And, why the author of young adult novels finally took an idea for a book someone gave him. That and more on The Show.

To talk about Karrin Taylor Robson entering the gubernatorial race, a measure to speed up election results and more, The Show sat down with Paul Bentz of HighGround and Mike Haener of Lumen Strategies.

Karrin Taylor Robson has made it official, jumping into next year’s gubernatorial race. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, Ballet Arizona is shining the spotlight on Frida Kahlo — why she's the seminal icon of women in art.

There are only a handful of people in the U.S. who can fix manual typewriters, and one of them lives right here in Phoenix. We’ll meet the man who loves his work, even though it might kill him. Plus, the measures that some resorts are taking to monitor pool chair usage.

The Trump administration has put the future of research funding in doubt. We’ll hear from Banner Health’s new chief of research. Plus, science and religion converge at the Vatican Observatory in southern Arizona.

A group of state lawmakers is pushing a plan that aims to keep the D-backs playing at Chase Field. The pros and cons of the proposal. Plus, the controversy over flying the Mexican flag at pro-immigrant rallies.

Health care has been a big topic of conversation in the new Trump administration. What changes could the country could see in the near future? Plus, Super Bowl ads: the good the bad, and the head-scratchers.

To talk about the threat and then pause of tariffs against Arizona’s two biggest trading partners and more, The Show sat down with former state school superintendent Jaime Molera and Matt Grodsky with Matters of State Strategies.

President Donald Trump announced and then paused tariffs against Arizona’s two biggest trading partners. The Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a local theater troupe puts an operatic twist on classic fairy tales.

A group of reporters spent two years analyzing hundreds of hours of the most popular podcasts from the so-called “Manosphere.” And President Trump’s appearance on those shows seems to be informing his policy-making. Plus, An Arizona firefighter who doubles as a tour guide for the state’s most macabre tourist destinations.…

Some rural Arizona Republican leaders are joining Democrats to push a bill to protect dwindling groundwater. But can it make it through a GOP-led Legislature? Plus, a Navajo hip-hop artist’s new album explores his torn identity.

Evictions hit a record high last year in Maricopa County. One Arizona constable talks about the challenges — and benefits — of carrying out the job. Plus, the many feelings sports fans can feel when their home team moves away.

The Navajo Nation protested when a mining company started hauling uranium across its land last summer. We’ll hear how they struck a deal to let it happen. Plus, how a new roof coating could cool buildings down.

To talk about Arizona’s newest Supreme Court justice, changes in the governor’s office and more are Barrett Marson of Marson Media and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

To talk about Andy Biggs pursuing a run for governor, Kris Mayes challenging Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship and more, the Show sat down with Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

To talk about Gov. Hobbs’ State of the State speech, a proposal to make AZ elections more like Florida’s and more, The Show sat down with former lawmaker Regina Cobb and consultant Sam Richard.

On this Friday NewsCap, The Show discusses immigration bills, previews the Arizona legislative session which starts on Monday and more.

To talk about what’s to come on the political horizon in 2025 and how big national issues will hit home in Arizona, The Show sat down with Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies and Chuck Coughlin of HighGround.

KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond. On this last Friday of 2024, we look back at some of the biggest political stories of the year — from the state capitol to the U.S. Capitol to the campaign trail.

To talk to about Sen. Kyrsten Sinema saying goodbye, Gov. Katie Hobbs wanting to do away with abortion reporting requirements and more, The Show sat down with former state Superintendent Jaime Molera.

KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond.

To talk about some early bills for next year’s legislative session and more, The Show sat down with Doug Cole of HighGround and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.