January 2022

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Eva Holland ice climb
Why are we afraid of the things we’re afraid of, and what are some ways we can avoid having those fears consume our lives? Freelance writer Eva Holland explores those and other questions in her book, “Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear.”
Jan. 4, 2022
Sherman and Sha Lester Deeply Rooted Ranch & Homestead
When Tucson writer Adiba Nelson noticed two different Instagram accounts devoted to documenting the lives and work of Black farmers and ranchers in southern Arizona, she knew she was onto something.<br><small><b>&#8594; <a href="https://theshow.kjzz.org" target="_blank">Listen to more stories from The Show</a></small></b>
Jan. 4, 2022
child wearing a face mask at school
Kids across Arizona are back in school after winter break this week, even as the omicron variant has led to increased case numbers and hospitalizations in Arizona and across the country. And different schools are managing it in different ways.
Jan. 4, 2022
DraftKings App 02
Arizonans bet nearly $780 million in the first two months that the state allowed gambling on sporting events. But all that wagering, pushed by Gov. Doug Ducey, translated to just slightly more than $1 million in state revenues.
Jan. 4, 2022
A COVID-19 testing site
Throughout the pandemic, Embry Health has been a reliable source for testing here in Arizona, but that is also beginning to dwindle. The Show spoke to its CEO, Raymond Embry, to paint the picture he’s seeing at his testing locations.<br><small><b>→ <a href="https://kjzz.org/coronavirus" target="blank">Get the latest news on COVID-19 in Arizona</a></small></b>
Jan. 3, 2022
Julia Georgallis How to Eat Your Christmas Tree
Lots of cities across the Valley offer tree recycling services, but Julia Georgallis says you can re-use parts of your tree without leaving your house. In fact, she says, they can be a part of your next meal or happy hour.
Jan. 3, 2022
Jen Parjol Meow PHX cat photo portrait
If you’ve ever adopted a pet from a shelter, you’ll know that rescue websites will put up an image of the cat or dog as well — usually the best shot they can get. But Jen Parjol is changing that.
Jan. 3, 2022
Outlawed by Anna North and Mona by Pola Oloixarac
Literary Hub recently released their list of the 101 Best Book Covers of 2021. To learn about what's behind the trends, The Show spoke with Brad Jones, a graphic designer with Studio 5 Eleven in Scottsdale.
Jan. 3, 2022
Maricopa County ballots from the 2020 general election
One of Arizona's biggest stories in 2021 was about the audit of Maricopa County's 2020 presidential election ballots. Some Republican elected officials in the state fought back against it, and the Republic named six of them as the paper's Arizonans of the Year.
Jan. 3, 2022
BBC look-ahead graphic
As the calendar turns to 2022, the world continues to deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jan. 3, 2022

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