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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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Arizona's 2026 budget talks have their first big blowup 27.03.2026 24:16

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 24:24

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 20:29

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 23:49

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 20:57

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 22:11

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 22:55

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.