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January 2018
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Arizona public school students will be taking the AzMERIT exam in a few months — that’s the statewide assessment test.
Jan. 10, 2018
Foreign policy has dominated the headlines over the past year-plus, from North Korea to Iran to Russia to China, and beyond. And my next guest has a somewhat pessimistic view of where the U.S. stands right now: Richard Haass is president of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Jan. 9, 2018
Even as a number of Republicans have been at the very least uncomfortable with President Trump’s language and tweeting, there haven’t been too many deep policy disagreements. One exception, though, has been on international trade — with the focus on NAFTA.
Jan. 9, 2018
Some people who own Subway sandwich franchises are finding themselves in a financial pickle. This month, the chain launched a national promotion offering certain footlong sandwiches for $4.99 each. While it may be a good deal for customers, some franchise owners say they can’t afford it.
Jan. 9, 2018
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has revealed more details about public school funding in next year’s state budget proposal. The governor’s plan includes $400 million of additional K-12 funding and a plan to close recession-era cuts to capital needs budgets.
Jan. 9, 2018
Hospitals nationwide are experiencing a shortage of intravenous bags, or IV bags. This comes as the number of flu cases are accelerating. Another casualty of the increase in flu cases is the shortage of Tamiflu, the antiviral medication that treats the flu.
Jan. 9, 2018
Water fights are nothing new in the Western U.S. Arizona and California battled for decades, and, though there’s more cooperation now, states that use Colorado River water are attempting to plan to make sure there’s enough for the short and long-term futures.
Jan. 9, 2018
Gov. Doug Ducey touched on a number of issues yesterday in his State of the State speech — from prison recidivism to wrong-way drivers to sexual harassment. He also announced plans to soon call a special session of the legislature to deal with the opioid epidemic. Joining me now to talk about the governor’s speech, and the reaction to it is Howie Fischer of Capitol Media Services.
Jan. 9, 2018
Carrie Gracie worked for BBC News for 30 years before resigning this week. She was one of the most senior journalists there, but left her position in protest of what she called the network’s “secretive and illegal” pay culture that paid women less than men. This shines a light on the pay gap between men and women that still persists.
Jan. 9, 2018
The felony case against Cliven Bundy, his two sons and a militia leader has been tossed out by a federal judge. The case had generated headlines because of an armed standoff in Nevada between Bundy and his allies and federal agents in 2014. With me to explain is Karen Bradshaw, associate law professor at ASU’s O’Connor College of Law.
Jan. 9, 2018
