Best KJZZ 91.5FM Phoenix Podcasts (2025)

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John McCain didn't write 'Bomb Iran.' This writer says his joke helped launder Trump's violent words 50:42

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It wasn’t easy to get caught on video making a campaign gaffe in 2007, but John McCain pulled it off. The strange history of an impromptu song that helped derail his presidential ambitions. Plus, how Democratic Socialists in Phoenix are responding to Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory.

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Hyperbella: Tiny Desert Concert 53:02

1d ago53:02

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Which is more subversive, outrage or joy? We'll speak to two activists about their respective recipes for resistance. And, six months in, a look at the Trump administration's impact on the environment.

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Exploring the origins of the 5th annual Monsoon Fantasy League 46:38

2d ago46:38

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Arizona has a budget. We'll look back at the contentious legislative season. Also, with another bone-dry summer on tap, we'll explore the origins of the fifth-annual Monsoon Fantasy League. And a new novel follows a family trying to preserve human history amid a climate disaster. That and more on The Show.…

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Pastor Warren Stewart retiring after nearly 50 years as leading voice for civil rights in Arizona 47:40

5d ago47:40

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As the clock winds down on the fiscal year, the Arizona Legislature has dealt with a lot of budget drama. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, Pastor Warren Stewart Sr. on nearly 50 years behind the pulpit.

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Expert: The 'ag-to-urban' bill will lead to more Arizona homes, but no new water solutions 49:03

6d ago49:03

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Arizona lawmakers have approved what some are calling the most significant piece of water legislation in years. The impact the ag-to-urban bill may have. And, what happens to the psychology of a top baseball prospect when his star fades.

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This Scottsdale native is using his James Beard Award to talk immigration 46:46

7d ago46:46

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A self-described “punk kid from Scottsdale” just received a 2025 James Beard Award. He says the restaurant industry could help shape U.S. immigration policy. Plus, a beloved hub for independent art in downtown Phoenix shuts its doors.

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In the new era of paid college athletes, schools will need to get creative 45:09

8d ago45:09

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College sports is entering a new era as universities will be able to pay student-athletes directly. We’ll hear what that could mean for those athletes and their sports. Plus, how new textile technology can regulate your body temperature with fabric.

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This TikTok creator is tasting America’s history 46:53

9d ago46:53

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We have a pretty good sense of what the past looked like — but we’re less familiar with what the past tasted like. We’ll hear from a cookbook author who bakes vintage recipes from across the country. Plus, the ancient history of underwear as a status symbol.

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Is opera dying? New Arizona Opera director says it's being reborn through innovation, connection 45:25

12d ago45:25

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The dispute between Maricopa County Supervisors and the county recorder has ratcheted up. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, the new head of Arizona Opera on how the genre found him.

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Meet Phoenix’s city archaeologist, who sees his work as building a relationship with the past 47:54

13d ago47:54

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Plants are often a topic of discussion around Arizona — usually around whether they use too much water or provide wildfire fuels. Why one botanist says we should think about plants differently. And, Phoenix's city archeologist on why archeology is more than just artifacts.

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'All shade is good shade': How Phoenix decides to implement new structures, trees across city 51:06

14d ago51:06

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Amid reports of people asking AI to do things like help with their mental health issues or find romantic partners, a writer decided to ask it a simple question. Why it ended up being a disaster. And, as temperatures climb, the role of shade in trying to mitigate that heat.

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The complexity of Latin American folklore characters and why we find them so haunting 51:42

15d ago51:42

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More kids are being diagnosed with autism than ever before — and that’s gotten a lot of people’s attention. Find out about increasing awareness and understanding of autism among children. Plus, what Latin American folklore can teach us about modern life.

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Why a recent Justice Department opinion puts the future of national monuments in doubt 47:37

16d ago47:37

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The Trump administration says it’s trying to root out waste, fraud and abuse through DOGE. A look at efforts to make Arizona government run more efficiently. And, how a master piano player combats performance anxiety. That and more on The Show.

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This Valley therapist encourages clients to find their own definitions of fatherhood 48:06

19d ago48:06

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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has joined other Democratic governors in opposing the use of National Guard troops to quell protests in LA. The Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a therapist on celebrating Father's Day without a father.

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Key Republican lawmaker defends Arizona House budget, says Hobbs has been MIA 49:33

20d ago49:33

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The clock is ticking on a new state budget, with the fiscal year ending in a little more than two weeks. Hear from a key lawmaker on where negotiations stand. Plus, a pioneering Native journalist reflects on a 50-year career.

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This podcast host takes ownership of the male performance — and doesn’t say ‘toxic masculinity’ 46:41

21d ago46:41

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We hear a lot of talk these days about “toxic masculinity,” but has that phrase lost its meaning? Meet a podcast host taking ownership of the male experience. Plus, you can smell it before you see it: the scourge of the screwworm.

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The Trump administration is attacking universities. UA has been in crisis before 45:27

22d ago45:27

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There’s a lot of uncertainty at universities across the country, with funding cuts and new directives from Washington. We’ll get the view from the University of Arizona. Plus, how understanding autism can inform our understanding of right-wing men.

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UA economist predicts uncertainty around tariffs, immigration will slow Arizona's economic growth 51:18

23d ago51:18

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There’s a lot of economic uncertainty right now, and much of that is coming from the federal government. We’ll hear how it’s impacting the economy in Arizona. Plus, a crisis of meaning amongst American men.

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Andy Biggs wants to end state income tax. Can Arizona afford it? 45:22

26d ago45:22

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A Republican candidate for governor proposes getting rid of Arizona’s state income tax. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a northern Arizona choir whose members aren't just performing to entertain.

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The EPA won't tighten ozone rules for Phoenix. It will affect our economy and our health 48:17

27d ago48:17

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Metro Phoenix will no longer be punished for having dirty air if the source of that pollution is coming from somewhere else. Find out about the pros and cons of the federal rule change. Plus, why a warped version of the truth is sometimes more accurate than the truth itself.