KJZZ's The Show: Friday Newscap

Mar 07 2025 20 ep. 22 mins 14
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The Show's Friday Newscap is a weekly review of the biggest stories with experts, reporters and commentators to put the news in perspective.

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Hobbs is caught between Arizona economy and Trump's cuts on Grand Canyon

Mar 07 2025 21 mins  
To talk about a congressional candidate giving her race another go, the back and forth of tariffs against the state’s two biggest trading partners and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero-Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and former Congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

Arizona Democrats are getting tough on the border. Will it save them in 2026?

Feb 28 2025 21 mins  
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.

Hobbs' veto means Arizonans will vote on plan to speed up election counting

Feb 21 2025 22 mins  
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.

Taylor Robson vs. Biggs — who will be the next GOP candidate for governor?

Feb 14 2025 22 mins  
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.

Trump's threats could push Mexican business away from AZ, closer to China

Feb 07 2025 22 mins  
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.

Without a quarterback, does Hobbs have the staff to get a budget done?

Jan 31 2025 22 mins  
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.

Hobbs' budget offers up border funds in exchange for ESA restrictions

Jan 24 2025 25 mins  
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.

Hobbs kicks off 2026 reelection campaign with a shift to the center

Jan 17 2025 22 mins  
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.

The honeymoon's already over for Gallego after supporting Laken Riley Act

Jan 10 2025 22 mins  
On this Friday NewsCap, The Show discusses immigration bills, previews the Arizona legislative session which starts on Monday and more.

What mass deportations could look like in Arizona and who might push back

Jan 03 2025 23 mins  
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.