Cronkite News: Arizona news briefing

Refugee families carry layered trauma that doesn't end at resettlement. On today's episode, Dr. Zamzam Dini, an assistant professor at Alliant University, breaks down the refugee experience, from pre-migration threats to post-resettlement isolation, and explains how shifting political climates deepen that burden. She also explores the unique pressures facing 1.5 generation refugees and makes the c...

In a society thought to be reserved, there is a thriving protest music scene in Tokyo. (Audio by Abigail Wilt/Cronkite Borderlands Project)

In the Japanese cities of Kawaguchi and Warabi, Kurdish immigrant communities have been the central target of a hate campaign against foreigners. (Audio by Abigail Beck/Cronkite Borderlands Project)

The rural health care crisis is manifesting itself in mass hospital closures and dire provider shortages, among other things. On today’s episode, Dr. Robert Trenschel of Onvida Health and Dr. Fred Wondisford of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix discuss a new partnership to establish a medical training program in southern Arizona, designed to address physician shortages and ex...

Dr. Donald Smith has served this rural Arizona town for more than three decades and now struggles to find a replacement as he prepares to retire.

Today’s conversation explores a powerful but often overlooked approach to healing: music therapy. It’s a practice that meets people where they are, yet faces significant barriers to reaching those who need it most. We speak with Shelbe White, a board-certified music therapist and CEO of Higher Octave Healing, about access, meaning and impact.

Dr. Cedric Dark, whose home invasion shaped his views on gun ownership, is a Houston emergency physician who sees America’s gun violence epidemic from the chaos inside the ER to the policy gaps that fuel preventable harm. He argues that gun violence must be treated as a public health crisis and says prevention efforts and national leadership are essential.

David Coon about solo aging, support systems and aging successfully

Within the swaths of maternity care deserts across the Southwest are some alternative birthing options — like through a midwife, and not in a hospital. With drastic cuts to healthcare across the country in states that were already struggling, this story is a part of a broader conversation regarding a shift toward alternative health solutions.

Dr. Bradley Greger, a neuroscientist and associate professor at Arizona State University, breaks down how artificial intelligence is transforming health care — from brain-computer interfaces to tools that ease patient anxiety and support rural communities. He also explores the risks of bias, over-reliance and mental health pitfalls, reminding us why human oversight is critical as AI takes a bigger...

Increasing insurance denial rates have sparked a discussion in Phoenix among medical providers, citizens and the AG’s office to bring light to the burdens put on providers and thousands of individuals. (Audio by Oliver Boye/Cronkite News)

In the season’s final episode of Pathways to Equity podcast, hosts Didi Mariz and Kennedy Chanell spotlight the work of student reporters tackling underreported health equity issues, exploring the rise of Muslim community-based health organizations in South L.A., mental health struggles among construction workers, and the challenges faced by deported migrants in Nogales, Mexico. It also examines t...

Esperanza en la Frontera, una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en Phoenix, proporciona alimentos y artículos de primera necesidad a migrantes deportados y familias desplazadas de los Estados Unidos que están acampadas en una cancha de baloncesto abandonada en Nogales, México. (Audio por Laura Sandoval-Vidrio/Cronkite Noticias)

Sen. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge, and the Arizona Department of Water have both created agriculture-to-urban programs that look to turn unused agricultural land into housing that uses less water than farming does. While both programs intend to tackle the same issue, they differ in some key ways. (Audio by Madison Knutson/Cronkite News)

Latinos face several barriers to getting mental health care for problem gambling in Nevada. Here’s who is impacted, and what is being done about it. (Audio by Brian Petersheim Jr./Cronkite News)

Health experts say that misinformation is the driving force behind low vaccination rates. Mixed messaging from top officials, along with widespread misinformation, is contributing to declining vaccination rates in Arizona’s rural counties. (Audio by Fatima Gabir/Cronkite News)

Phoenix-based nonprofit Esperanza en la Frontera provides food and necessities to deported migrants and displaced families from the United States who are camped in an abandoned basketball court in Nogales, Mexico. (Audio by Laura Sandoval-Vidrio/Cronkite News)

"Well, that's the life in the ghetto. If you'd just look at the area five years ago and the dilapidated rooftops down all the way down to Camelback, you know all these houses here, they're all f**** terrible. It just looks straight up apocalyptic ghetto that you wouldn't ever want to be around." (Audio by Alysa Horton and Madison Knutson/Cronkite News)

"The people that have really benefited from this are the people that lived here and the immigrants that continue to move here. Gentrification is not taking place here." (Audio by Alysa Horton and Madison Knutson/Cronkite News)

"We’re used to seeing people getting shot. We’re used to seeing people getting stabbed. We’re used to seeing people getting drugged up and down around the corner. I'm used to it, you know, just, the thing is that I'm trying to walk out of it." (Audio by Alysa Horton and Madison Knutson/Cronkite News)

"You want it to be an area where people, you know, feel safe having their kids come on to campus. So, I mean, it's a big investment. I know that's definitely a priority of GCU, too." (Audio by Alysa Horton and Madison Knutson/Cronkite News)

Construction has the highest suicide rate of any occupation in the country. The male-dominated industry is labor-intensive and requires long hours, often leaving workers to cope with both mental and physical pain. Industry leaders and organizers are now working to destigmatize mental health conversations on and off the jobsite. (Audio by Cheyla Daverman/Cronkite News)

After a six month pause, Energy Fuels starts the rehauling of uranium ore through the Navajo Nation up into its White Mesa Mill. While the tribe has an agreement in place, some community members say they will continue the fight to protect their land and people. (Audio by Emma McKissick/Cronkite News)

Amid growing disparities and food insecurity, UMMA Health, a Muslim community-based health organization (MCBHO), and a growing national network of Muslim clinics serve those left behind by the system. (Video by Fatima Gabir/Cronkite News)

Older adults are more vulnerable to heat, not just because of their age and risk of chronic conditions, but the multiple medications they might be taking. Experts and research recommend more awareness for providers and patients. (Audio by Fatima Gabir/Cronkite News)