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December 2021
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As workers have been returning to their desks, lots of companies are thinking about how and where their employees work. And that’s led to discussions about how to replicate some aspects of the office environment in someone’s living room or whatever remote workspace they’re using.
Dec. 16, 2021
A pair of companies with a strong Arizona presence will be working to develop missiles that can intercept a new type of weapon.
Dec. 16, 2021
State health officials are seeking federal help for 14 Arizona hospitals dealing with the pandemic. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it has been asked to provide staff to administer monoclonal antibodies at seven of the hospitals.
Dec. 16, 2021
Maricopa County has a new supervisor: Thomas Galvin was unanimously appointed to the county’s Board of Supervisors last week. He replaces Steve Chucri, who resigned after leaked audio showed him talking about his colleagues behind their backs and promoting election conspiracy theories.
Dec. 16, 2021
Hospitalizations are reaching the highest marks they’ve ever been during the pandemic as case numbers and deaths continue to climb. Dr. Ross Goldberg is the vice chair of surgery at Valleywise Hospital. The Show spoke with him to learn what he’s seeing as things unfortunately continue to get worse.
Dec. 15, 2021
The start of a new legislative session at Arizona’s Capitol is less than a month away. And while each session always packs its own surprises, there are some bills we can count on dominating debates in the halls of the House and Senate.
Dec. 15, 2021
In Ken Layne's podcast Desert Oracle, he highlights all things desert, from strange stories and songs to supernatural experiences. Layne will be spinning his desert tales Dec. 15 at the Mesa Arts Center.
Dec. 15, 2021
Grocery store workers have been called frontline workers throughout the pandemic. At the beginning, at least, they were celebrated. But the positivity has worn off, and new research shows they are suffering the mental health consequences of being on the frontlines.
Dec. 15, 2021
Schools across Arizona and around the country are trying to figure out better ways to get students to school.
Dec. 15, 2021
A story in Military Times by reporter Davis Winkie revealed some disturbing truths about a group of Guard personnel who were sent to the southern border. Many were frustrated by a lack of direction and limited access to needed equipment, while others were accused of crimes — including drug use and sexual assault.
Dec. 15, 2021
