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KJZZ's The Show: Friday NewsCap

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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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Could Maricopa County's recorder and supervisors actually compromise on elections? 10.07.2026

To talk about the state Supreme Court siding with the Maricopa County recorder in his dispute with county Supervisors and more of the week’s news, The Show sat down with Regina Cobb and Dawn Penich.

Could Hobbs and Republicans make a deal to keep school voucher reform off the ballot? 26.06.2026

To talk about the possibility of a deal to keep school vouchers off this fall’s ballot, Republican and Democratic debates in a hotly contested congressional district and more, The Show sat down with Paul Bentz of HighGround and Jason Barraza of Veridus.

Gov. Hobbs' real win on the budget? Making Arizona government 'functional' 12.06.2026

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.

Attorney General Kris Mayes won't give up the fight against 'fake electors' 05.06.2026

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.

Attorney general forces county recorder to do his job 29.05.2026

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.

When the recorder and supervisors fight over elections, Maricopa County voters suffer 22.05.2026

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.

Arizona Auditor General's report on school vouchers won't change anything 15.05.2026

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.

Dems need to win Arizona CD1. Is the DCCC backing the right candidate? 08.05.2026

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.

Arizona's state budget is at an impasse. Is there hope for a compromise? 01.05.2026

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.

'Lies, fraud and tomfoolery' from 2020 have turned Maricopa County elections into a mess 24.04.2026

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.

Analysis: Gov. Hobbs takes control of the narrative in budget negotiations 17.04.2026

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.

Teacher pay, Prop. 123 and ESA reform: The biggest Arizona education issues right now 10.04.2026

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

The grift behind Trump's push to federalize mail-in voting 03.04.2026

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.

Arizona's 2026 budget talks have their first big blowup 27.03.2026

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.

What happens if Arizona passes 2 ESA reform measures? 20.03.2026

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.

No one in Arizona wants to relitigate the 2020 election 13.03.2026

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.

Kristi Noem's firing won't change ICE enforcement plans for Phoenix 06.03.2026

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.

State of the Union was 'Donald Trump's newest reality TV show' 27.02.2026

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.

85% of Arizonans vote by mail. Will GOP succeed in ending it? 20.02.2026

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.

Taylor Robson's exit is bad news for Hobbs in Arizona governor race 13.02.2026

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.

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