Photo radar: Revenue vs. safety | Newsmaker
Explore the Arizona photo radar debate: Is it a safety tool or a city cash cow? Experts discuss legal evidence, constitutional rights, and specific strategies to legally avoid paying the citations.
Explore the Arizona photo radar debate: Is it a safety tool or a city cash cow? Experts discuss legal evidence, constitutional rights, and specific strategies to legally avoid paying the citations.
Arizona homeowners staying put despite changing needs
This episode of Newsmaker highlights a major shift in Arizona's landscape: the real estate market's "golden handcuffs." Real estate expert Trevor Halpern discusses how homeowners with historically low mortgage rates are reluctant to move despite changing life needs, though he notes that waiting for lower rates often leads to higher home prices, potentially neutralizing any monthly savings.
This episode of Newsmaker highlights a major shift in Arizona's landscape: the real estate market's "golden handcuffs." Real estate expert Trevor Halpern discusses how homeowners with historically low mortgage rates are reluctant to move despite changing life needs, though he notes that waiting for lower rates often leads to higher home prices, potentially neutralizing any monthly savings.
Arizona schools face sharp enrollment decline | FOX 10 Phoenix
This episode of Newsmaker highlights a major shift in Arizona's landscape: the education crisis. Katie Ratliff of the Common Sense Institute reports that school districts are facing a sharp decline in enrollment due to falling birth rates and a shift toward school choice, leaving districts with 78 million square feet of unused property valued at $12 billion.
This episode of Newsmaker highlights a major shift in Arizona's landscape: the education crisis. Katie Ratliff of the Common Sense Institute reports that school districts are facing a sharp decline in enrollment due to falling birth rates and a shift toward school choice, leaving districts with 78 million square feet of unused property valued at $12 billion.
DeConcini on nearly 2 decades in Congress | Newsmaker
FOX 10's John Hook asks former Arizona Senator Dennis DeConcini what is it like to be a member of Congress for nearly two decades.
FOX 10's John Hook asks former Arizona Senator Dennis DeConcini what is it like to be a member of Congress for nearly two decades.
‘Fear slop’ vs. facts on the climate narrative | Newsmaker
Lucy Biggers shares her journey from climate activist to "realist," swapping existential dread for facts. She critiques media "fear slop" and promotes optimism over apocalyptic narratives.
Lucy Biggers shares her journey from climate activist to "realist," swapping existential dread for facts. She critiques media "fear slop" and promotes optimism over apocalyptic narratives.
Super Bowl LX: Predictions, NFL evolution, organizational culture | Newsmaker
In this episode of Newsmaker, host John Hook interviews veteran sportswriter Howard Balzer. Balzer discusses the upcoming Super Bowl 60, analyzing the importance of organizational culture in winning championships and reflecting on the evolution of the NFL draft and the physical toll of an expanding regular season. He concludes by favoring the Seattle Seahawks over the New England Patriots, noting that while the Patriots have undergone a "magical" turnaround under Mike Vrabel, Seattle’s defensive momentum gives them the edge.
In this episode of Newsmaker, host John Hook interviews veteran sportswriter Howard Balzer. Balzer discusses the upcoming Super Bowl 60, analyzing the importance of organizational culture in winning championships and reflecting on the evolution of the NFL draft and the physical toll of an expanding regular season. He concludes by favoring the Seattle Seahawks over the New England Patriots, noting that while the Patriots have undergone a "magical" turnaround under Mike Vrabel, Seattle’s defensive momentum gives them the edge.
Expanding treatment for underserved Arizonans | Newsmaker
In this episode of Newsmaker, host John Hook interviews John Wake, CEO of Axiom Care. Wake shares his personal journey from opiate addiction to recovery, highlighting Axiom Care’s mission to provide accessible, compassionate treatment for underserved individuals in Arizona regardless of their financial means.
In this episode of Newsmaker, host John Hook interviews John Wake, CEO of Axiom Care. Wake shares his personal journey from opiate addiction to recovery, highlighting Axiom Care’s mission to provide accessible, compassionate treatment for underserved individuals in Arizona regardless of their financial means.
Breaking down the legality of ICE protests amid recent shootings | Newsmaker
Retired Justice Department veteran Bernard Zapor discusses the complexities of ICE operations and the legal boundaries of public protest. While the First Amendment protects the right to voice displeasure, protesters cross a legal line into felony territory when they physically impede federal operations or obstruct law enforcement.
Retired Justice Department veteran Bernard Zapor discusses the complexities of ICE operations and the legal boundaries of public protest. While the First Amendment protects the right to voice displeasure, protesters cross a legal line into felony territory when they physically impede federal operations or obstruct law enforcement.
'Reliever' projects look to keep up with a growing Arizona | Newsmaker
In this episode of Newsmaker, ADOT spokesman Doug Nintzel, who outlines major 2026 infrastructure priorities for Arizona, including the expansion of Loop 303 and I-17, while explaining how the extension of the half-cent sales tax (Proposition 479) is funding these long-term "reliever" projects to keep pace with the state's rapid population growth.
In this episode of Newsmaker, ADOT spokesman Doug Nintzel, who outlines major 2026 infrastructure priorities for Arizona, including the expansion of Loop 303 and I-17, while explaining how the extension of the half-cent sales tax (Proposition 479) is funding these long-term "reliever" projects to keep pace with the state's rapid population growth.
Proposed bill would penalize those interfering with lawful arrests | Newsmaker
In this episode of Newsmaker, Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller discusses a proposed Arizona bill aimed at penalizing individuals who interfere with law enforcement during arrests, citing a recent fatal incident in Minnesota as a catalyst for drawing a clearer line between protected protest and dangerous obstruction.
In this episode of Newsmaker, Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller discusses a proposed Arizona bill aimed at penalizing individuals who interfere with law enforcement during arrests, citing a recent fatal incident in Minnesota as a catalyst for drawing a clearer line between protected protest and dangerous obstruction.
The complexities of managing dementia within families | Newsmaker
Former Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard and Jasmine Bhatti discuss the emotional and logistical toll of dementia, emphasizing how professional nursing services can provide "turnkey" medical management and emotional support, allowing patients to age safely and with dignity in their own homes.
Former Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard and Jasmine Bhatti discuss the emotional and logistical toll of dementia, emphasizing how professional nursing services can provide "turnkey" medical management and emotional support, allowing patients to age safely and with dignity in their own homes.
Renting more attractive for younger generation | Newsmaker
Real estate expert Justin Steltenpohl explains that while Phoenix home prices remain high, a "concessionary market" and high interest rates are making renting more attractive, particularly for a younger generation that prioritizes flexibility and experiences over homeownership.
Real estate expert Justin Steltenpohl explains that while Phoenix home prices remain high, a "concessionary market" and high interest rates are making renting more attractive, particularly for a younger generation that prioritizes flexibility and experiences over homeownership.
Verde River on the rebound | Newsmaker
John Hook talks to David Gressly, Executive Director of Friends of the Verde River about a report that highlights the importance of the depth to groundwater.
John Hook talks to David Gressly, Executive Director of Friends of the Verde River about a report that highlights the importance of the depth to groundwater.
Major donations to food banks, pantries across Arizona | Newsmaker
Arizona Community Foundation President and CEO Anna Maria Chávez has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to food banks and pantries throughout the state. FOX 10’s John Hook spoke with Chávez regarding her leadership of the foundation and her philanthropic efforts.
Arizona Community Foundation President and CEO Anna Maria Chávez has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to food banks and pantries throughout the state. FOX 10’s John Hook spoke with Chávez regarding her leadership of the foundation and her philanthropic efforts.
Maricopa County Democratic Party's Eric Limbs | Newsmaker
Democrats nationwide and here in Arizona are trying to find a message and a cohesive path forward following President Donald Trump's 2024 win. FOX 10's John Hook talks with Eric Limbs of the Maricopa County Democratic Party.
Democrats nationwide and here in Arizona are trying to find a message and a cohesive path forward following President Donald Trump's 2024 win. FOX 10's John Hook talks with Eric Limbs of the Maricopa County Democratic Party.
Climate 'Armageddon narrative' starting to unravel | Newsmaker
This week’s Newsmaker features physicist Steve Koonin, author of Unsettled, who argues that the "climate change Armageddon narrative" is starting to unravel, as people increasingly question the claims of an existential crisis. He discusses the growing energy needs of the developing world and AI, the marginalization of dissenting voices in academia, the historical inaccuracy of apocalyptic climate predictions, and the tendency of journalists and policymakers to rely on simplified, "spun" summaries of the climate science instead of the detailed, nuanced data.
This week’s Newsmaker features physicist Steve Koonin, author of Unsettled, who argues that the "climate change Armageddon narrative" is starting to unravel, as people increasingly question the claims of an existential crisis. He discusses the growing energy needs of the developing world and AI, the marginalization of dissenting voices in academia, the historical inaccuracy of apocalyptic climate predictions, and the tendency of journalists and policymakers to rely on simplified, "spun" summaries of the climate science instead of the detailed, nuanced data.
Education funding in Arizona's land trust | Newsmaker
On the newest episode of Newsmaker, Anchor John Hook looks into education funding in the state land trust with Lorenzo Romero, a specialist on the Arizona Education and Economic Development for the Common Sense Institute.
On the newest episode of Newsmaker, Anchor John Hook looks into education funding in the state land trust with Lorenzo Romero, a specialist on the Arizona Education and Economic Development for the Common Sense Institute.
The future of Obamacare premiums | Newsmaker
On the newest episode of Newsmaker, Anchor John Hook talks about the future of Obamacare premiums with Michael F. Cannon, the Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute.
On the newest episode of Newsmaker, Anchor John Hook talks about the future of Obamacare premiums with Michael F. Cannon, the Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute.
Meeting Arizona's energy demands | Newsmaker
Jacob Tetlow, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Arizona Public Service talks about how the company has proposed a natural gas plant west of Gila Bend.
Jacob Tetlow, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Arizona Public Service talks about how the company has proposed a natural gas plant west of Gila Bend.
Adelaida Grijalva sworn in, vows to honor father’s legacy in Congress | Newsmaker
Arizona’s newest representative says she’ll focus on education, the environment, and working families after a delayed start.
Arizona’s newest representative says she’ll focus on education, the environment, and working families after a delayed start.