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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
Governor Hobbs
Adelita Grijalva
Education Funding
Katie Hobbs
Arizona Politics
Kari Lake
Kamala Harris
Prop 123
Arizona Voter Registration
Karrin Taylor Robson
Tony Cani

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 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Matt Grodsky
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Jaime Malera
Lobbyist and former Arizona Superintendent of Public Construction
Independent
Episode: Teacher pay, Prop. 123 and ESA reform: The biggest Arizona education issues right now
Judy Schwiebert
Former Democratic state lawmaker with 27 years in public schools
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Matt Benson
Veridus, political consultant
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Episode: SB 1070 casts a long shadow over ramped-up ICE activity in Arizona
Raquel Terán
Former state lawmaker, former chair of the Arizona Democratic Party
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Episode: Sen. Kelly is getting his moment on the national stage, ahead of 2028
Jen Longdon
Former state lawmaker
Former Arizona State Legislature
Episode: Looking back at 2025, a chaotic year in Arizona and U.S. politics
Doug Cole
Staff at HighGround
HighGround
Episode: Is anti-Trump sentiment enough to flip Arizona Legislature?
Adelita Grijalva
Congresswoman
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Episode: Is anti-Trump sentiment enough to flip Arizona Legislature?
Christina Corieri
Consultant
Consilium Consulting
Episode: Arizona Independent Party name will confuse independent voters

Host

Mark Brody
Host of Friday NewsCap Podcast (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 States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audio quality issues are noted, with clipping impacting listenability.
Listeners appreciate the timely political insight and diverse guest perspectives.
Guests with practical, on-the-ground political experience stand out.
The analysis often links national trends to Arizona-specific dynamics.

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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.
No Labels could compete with Democrats for Arizona’s political middle
Q: What does Alfredo Gutierrez's legacy mean for future leadership in Arizona politics?
Gutierrez's combination of activism and strategic legislative work illustrates that effective leadership blends principled advocacy with pragmatism, and his legacy supports the idea that upcoming leaders should be vocal and strategic to move policy while building broad coalitions.
No Labels could compete with Democrats for Arizona’s political middle
Q: Sam, are independent voters really independent when it comes down to voting?
There is no single independent voter profile; independents are not uniformly moderate, and candidates who run as independents can face structural barriers, while No Labels offers a path to the ballot that could attract certain unaffiliated voters by presenting an alternative to the two-party dichotomy.
Refusing to swear in Grijalva sets a dangerous precedent in Congress
Q: So Paul, how does this end? What's the end game here? I mean, is it really like the government has to reopen before she gets sworn in?
The guests speculate that a reasonable outcome would balance government funding and a pathway to allow Grijalva to be sworn in, though the timeline remains uncertain and heavily dependent on broader budget negotiations.

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2. Jaime Malera
3. Judy Schwiebert
4. Matt Benson
5. Raquel Terán
6. Jen Longdon
7. Doug Cole
8. Adelita Grijalva

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