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KJZZ's The Show: Friday NewsCap

KJZZ
Arizona
Donald Trump
Maricopa County
Republican Party
Ruben Gallego
Democratic Party
Immigration
Abortion Rights
Trump Administration
Arizona Politics
Governor Hobbs
Katie Hobbs
Education Funding
Adelita Grijalva
Kari Lake
Kamala Harris
Prop 123
Arizona Voter Registration
Mail-In Voting
Karrin Taylor Robson

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 Episodes

To talk about the GOP’s midterm convention, a political deepfake video and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero-Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and Dawn Penich of Agave Strategy.

To talk about GOP lawmakers wanting more information on an investigation into Gov. Hobbs, the data center debate coming to Arizona and more, The Show sat down with Doug Cole of HighGround and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

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To talk about more confusion related to mail-in voting, a handful of new polls in Arizona and more, The Show sat down with Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and Jason Barraza of Veridus.

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To talk about the ballot measures we will and will not be voting on this fall, some new polls in the governor’s race and more, The Show sat down with insiders Christine Jones and Stacy Pearson.

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Recent Guests

Lorna Romero-Ferguson
Consultant at Elevate Strategies
Elevate Strategies
Episode: Was Jay Feely's RNC speech a gift to Democrats?
Christine Jones
Former congressional and gubernatorial candidate
Self-identified political candidate; discussed on air
Episode: How the Arizona Legislature and lawyers have undermined citizens ballot initiatives
John Giles
Former Mesa Mayor, running mate for Governor Hobbs
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Episode: One week later, we're still talking about John Giles
Christina Corieri
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Episode: Hobbs makes a play for independents with reported lieutenant governor pick
Jason Barraza
Consultant affiliated with Veridus
Veridus
Episode: Could Hobbs and Republicans make a deal to keep school voucher reform off the ballot?
Stacy Pearson
Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies
Lumen Strategies
Episode: Gov. Hobbs' real win on the budget? Making Arizona government 'functional'
Matt Grodsky
Matter of State Strategies
Episode: Attorney General Kris Mayes won't give up the fight against 'fake electors'
Doug Cole
Doug Cole of HighGround
HighGround
Episode: Attorney general forces county recorder to do his job
Mike Haener
Principal at Lumen Strategies
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Episode: Arizona Auditor General's report on school vouchers won't change anything

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Mark Brody
Host of The Show: Friday NewsCap (KJZZ)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Please fix audio issues

    These are important conversations. Please fix audio clipping issues, it makes me want to skip episodes that have this issue

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    Drewjames
    United States3 years ago

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Guests are well-informed and bring credible expert perspectives.
The show pairs host moderation with diverse viewpoints, which helps surface practical takeaways for campaigns and governance.
Strong relevance for Arizona politics, with timely, policy-focused discussions.
Listeners want fewer audio issues and clearer sound quality.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gov. Hobbs' real win on the budget? Making Arizona government 'functional'
Q: What to you, if you are a Democrat, what are you happy about in this budget?
Democrats point to tax cuts for middle-class households, continued education funding, and a broader sense that the budget preserves essential services and contributes to a functioning government, even as they acknowledge limits and ongoing debates.
Attorney General Kris Mayes won't give up the fight against 'fake electors'
Q: Does this become an issue as the election approaches; is there a political implication to continuing this case?
Yes; the discussion notes that the case could become more politically salient as the election nears, potentially shaping party strategies and messaging while keeping the topic in public discourse.
Attorney General Kris Mayes won't give up the fight against 'fake electors'
Q: Is there any part of you that's surprised that she's continuing on with this case?
Not at all; the guests say it's important to set the right precedent and to pursue accountability for past actions, suggesting continued legal action is expected as a check on future elections.
Republicans want a Charlie Kirk freeway. Will Dems fight it?
Q: How could the Charlie Kirk naming discussions affect state politics in the upcoming session?
They could influence how both parties frame public memory and policy priorities, affecting tone and coalition-building as lawmakers prepare for a charged, election‑year session.
Republicans want a Charlie Kirk freeway. Will Dems fight it?
Q: What is the biggest challenge Charlene Fernandez faces as she takes on the party chair role?
Balancing outreach to rural and suburban voters with progressive and party‑wide messaging, while maintaining unity across fractured factions and preparing for a competitive 2026 cycle.

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A concise, policy- and politics-focused roundtable with frequent Arizona topics, spanning gubernatorial dynamics, ballot measures, election administration, and state budgeting. Episodes typically feature a host moderated by a rotating slate of expert guests—political consultants, former lawmakers, analysts, and public affairs strategists—to dissect campaigns, messaging, and governance implications. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on state-specific issues (Arizona), the interplay between election administration and policy, and the practical takeaways for campaign strategy, governance outcomes, and funding debates. The format often blends timely news recaps with deeper dives into the mechanics of elections, budget negotiations, and policy r... more

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2. Christine Jones
3. John Giles
4. Christina Corieri
5. Jason Barraza
6. Stacy Pearson
7. Matt Grodsky
8. Doug Cole

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