As the heat wears on, people are getting cranky. But there are very serious implications for those who cannot afford air conditioning, or don't have a safe place indoors.

The Rev. Katie Sexton-Wood is executive director of the Arizona Faith Network, a local nonprofit interfaith organization committed to civil discourse — and protecting the safety of vulnerable people.

She joined The Show to discuss AFN's efforts to create faith-based cooling centers during this extreme heat wave.

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