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Amid ongoing uncertainty over federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, Gov. Katie Hobbs is directing another $1.8 million toward food assistance in the state.
Hobbs directs more money to Arizona food banks as SNAP funding legal battles continue
Amid ongoing uncertainty over federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, Gov. Katie Hobbs is directing another $1.8 million toward food assistance in the state.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Amid ongoing uncertainty over federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, Gov. Katie Hobbs is directing another $1.8 million toward food assistance in the state.
Pam Lach’s podcasting workshops overlapped with a series of disruptive events: COVID-19 quarantines, the murder of George Floyd, the Jan. 6 insurrection. What she heard was participants connecting their personal stories to these larger issues.
In difficult times, podcasting helps connect small, personal stories to major events
Pam Lach is a digital humanities librarian at San Diego State University. This week, she is coming to ASU to give a talk called “The Stories We Still Need: Podcasting For Urgent Times.”
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November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Pam Lach’s podcasting workshops overlapped with a series of disruptive events: COVID-19 quarantines, the murder of George Floyd, the Jan. 6 insurrection. What she heard was participants connecting their personal stories to these larger issues.
Flights have been canceled across the country – including at Sky Harbor because of the ongoing government shutdown. One expert on why the reduction makes him angry. Plus, the future of Valley fever research, with uncertain federal funding.
🎧 That and more on The Show podcast.
🎧 That and more on The Show podcast.
The Show for Nov. 10, 2025: Air travel shutdown frustrations, Valley fever research and more
Flights have been canceled across the country — including at Sky Harbor — because of the ongoing government shutdown. One expert tells us why the reduction makes him angry. Plus, the future of Valley ...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Flights have been canceled across the country – including at Sky Harbor because of the ongoing government shutdown. One expert on why the reduction makes him angry. Plus, the future of Valley fever research, with uncertain federal funding.
🎧 That and more on The Show podcast.
🎧 That and more on The Show podcast.
The rubber company EFG America LLC was accused of securities fraud by the Arizona Corporation Commission. The company argues it has a right to a trial by jury in Superior Court, instead of having the matter decided by the Corporation Commission.
Company wants a jury trial in Corporation Commission case. AZ high court will decide
The rubber company EFG America LLC was accused of securities fraud by the Arizona Corporation Commission. The company argues it has a right to a trial by jury in Superior Court, instead of having the ...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The rubber company EFG America LLC was accused of securities fraud by the Arizona Corporation Commission. The company argues it has a right to a trial by jury in Superior Court, instead of having the matter decided by the Corporation Commission.
"Well, we don't really know how long it'll take to unwind from this."
Haphazard flight cancellations are hurting an already strained travel industry, Cranky Flier says
The FAA ordered airlines to cut 10% of their flights, which means cancellations are racking up at Sky Harbor.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"Well, we don't really know how long it'll take to unwind from this."
The Arizona Department of Water Resources has taken the first step toward creating a new part of the state in which groundwater is regulated.
Why Arizona is looking to create a new area to manage groundwater
The Arizona Department of Water Resources has taken the first step toward creating a new part of the state in which groundwater is regulated.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The Arizona Department of Water Resources has taken the first step toward creating a new part of the state in which groundwater is regulated.
Canal Convergence continues for 10 nights through next weekend, featuring arts installations full of lights, flames and interactivity — and even a giant, old fashioned TV this year.
How a very grassroots event grew into Scottsdale's signature Canal Convergence
Canal Convergence continues for 10 nights through next weekend, featuring arts installations full of lights, flames and interactivity — and even a giant, old fashioned TV this year.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Canal Convergence continues for 10 nights through next weekend, featuring arts installations full of lights, flames and interactivity — and even a giant, old fashioned TV this year.
Dr. John Galgiani is director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. He joined The Show to talk about that research, as well as its future, with federal research dollars more uncertain now.
Future shot against Valley fever won't face the same pushback other vaccines have, doctor says
Research into treatment for Valley fever, a fungal disease, continues, as does work on a vaccine to prevent it.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Dr. John Galgiani is director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. He joined The Show to talk about that research, as well as its future, with federal research dollars more uncertain now.
With Congress making progress towards ending the government shutdown, Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva could be sworn into office at some point this week.
House speaker signals he could finally swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva
With Congress making progress towards ending the government shutdown, Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva could be sworn into office at some point this week.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
With Congress making progress towards ending the government shutdown, Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva could be sworn into office at some point this week.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered 13 partial airport closures, including at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. The closure is not affecting commercial flights.
FAA orders partial closure at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, affecting non-commercial flights
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered 13 partial airport closures, including at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. The closure is not affecting commercial flights.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered 13 partial airport closures, including at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. The closure is not affecting commercial flights.
Mega Ran was nominated for a 2026 Grammy for his album “Buddy’s Magic Tree House.”
Phoenix nerdcore rapper Mega Ran is nominated for a 2026 Grammy
On Friday, Phoenix nerdcore rapper Mega Ran was nominated for a 2026 Grammy for his album “Buddy’s Magic Tree House” in the Best Children’s Music Album category.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Mega Ran was nominated for a 2026 Grammy for his album “Buddy’s Magic Tree House.”
The Conference of the Parties gets underway in earnest Monday. It’s a big worldwide conference on the climate.
BBC Look Ahead: Major global climate conference kicks off Monday in Brazil
The Conference of the Parties gets underway in earnest Monday. It’s a big worldwide conference on the climate.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Conference of the Parties gets underway in earnest Monday. It’s a big worldwide conference on the climate.
From Arizona to New York, it appears that a "new housing economy" is emerging, shaped by short-term rentals and backyard units. Commentator Herb Paine explores how this development is testing the balance between personal profit and the public need for homes and stable communities.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
From Arizona to New York, it appears that a "new housing economy" is emerging, shaped by short-term rentals and backyard units. Commentator Herb Paine explores how this development is testing the balance between personal profit and the public need for homes and stable communities.
What species of cotton is grown the most in Arizona? Find out in this week's A to Z Quiz!
Take this week's Arizona News quiz!
Were you paying attention to Arizona news this week? Test how much you know with a new Arizona News quiz every Friday. (Come back Mondays for the A to Z Quiz!)
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November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
What species of cotton is grown the most in Arizona? Find out in this week's A to Z Quiz!
More than a month after Globe was hit by catastrophic flash floods, the city’s mayor says he is worried the government shutdown will delay any reimbursement of funds.
Globe mayor worries shutdown will delay funds to flood-stricken Arizona town
More than a month after Globe was hit by catastrophic flash floods, the city’s mayor says he is worried the government shutdown will delay any reimbursement of funds.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
More than a month after Globe was hit by catastrophic flash floods, the city’s mayor says he is worried the government shutdown will delay any reimbursement of funds.
President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his onetime chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Trump gives federal pardon to some named in Arizona 'fake elector' case
President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his onetime chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican's efforts to overturn the 2020 electi...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his onetime chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
The BBC said that director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have resigned after criticism of the broadcaster's editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.
BBC director resigns after criticism of the broadcaster's editing of a Trump speech
The BBC said that director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have resigned after criticism of the broadcaster's editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The BBC said that director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have resigned after criticism of the broadcaster's editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.
UPS and FedEx's fleets of MD-11 planes are grounded, which can each carry thousands of packages. Logistics experts say some cargo could shift to passenger planes, trains and trucks.
Some UPS and FedEx planes are grounded. What does that mean for holiday shipping?
UPS and FedEx's fleets of MD-11 planes are grounded, which can each carry thousands of packages. Logistics experts say some cargo could shift to passenger planes, trains and trucks.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
UPS and FedEx's fleets of MD-11 planes are grounded, which can each carry thousands of packages. Logistics experts say some cargo could shift to passenger planes, trains and trucks.
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
The evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is piling up. But efforts to reduce their role in our diets face a big hurdle: experts can't agree on what they are and which to target.
People want to avoid ultra-processed foods. But experts struggle to define them
The evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is piling up. But efforts to reduce their role in our diets face a big hurdle: experts can't agree on what they are and which to target.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is piling up. But efforts to reduce their role in our diets face a big hurdle: experts can't agree on what they are and which to target.
This week, President Trump pardoned allies accused of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. It is part of an uptick in "insider pardons" issued in his second term, one legal expert says.
Who has President Trump pardoned and why?
This week, President Trump pardoned allies accused of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. It is part of an uptick in "insider pardons" issued in his second term, one legal expert says.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This week, President Trump pardoned allies accused of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. It is part of an uptick in "insider pardons" issued in his second term, one legal expert says.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes helped sue the Trump administration and won the release of millions in federal funding. She then met up with one AmeriCorps volunteer and her client in the West Valley.
Arizona AG fought for her AmeriCorps funding. Then they went shopping together
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes helped sue the Trump administration and won the release of millions in federal funding. She then met up with one AmeriCorps volunteer and her client in the West Val...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes helped sue the Trump administration and won the release of millions in federal funding. She then met up with one AmeriCorps volunteer and her client in the West Valley.
In October, Sinema spoke at a city council meeting pushing for a data center development in the Price Road business corridor. Since leaving office she has pushed to influence AI policy since leaving office.
Kyrsten Sinema’s support for a Chandler data center is part of her new focus on AI
In October, Sinema spoke at a city council meeting pushing for a data center development in the Price Road business corridor. Since leaving office she has pushed to influence AI policy since leaving o...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
In October, Sinema spoke at a city council meeting pushing for a data center development in the Price Road business corridor. Since leaving office she has pushed to influence AI policy since leaving office.
Wyoming lawmakers wonder if more fuel management on ranches will help in the face of high insurance costs.
Can fire mitigation help ranchers lower insurance premiums?
Wyoming lawmakers wonder if more fuel management on ranches will help in the face of high insurance costs.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Wyoming lawmakers wonder if more fuel management on ranches will help in the face of high insurance costs.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree stopped in Flagstaff on Friday night as part of its journey from Nevada to Washington, D.C.
The official 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree stops in Flagstaff on the way to D.C.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree stopped in Flagstaff on Friday night as part of its journey from Nevada to Washington, D.C.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree stopped in Flagstaff on Friday night as part of its journey from Nevada to Washington, D.C.