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A U.S. Senate candidate from last year appears poised to launch a new bid for the office in next year’s election. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, an annual arts festival in Tucson is set to close up shop after this year. That and more on The Show.
The proposed grocery merger between Kroger and Albertsons has been generating a lot of concern among some Arizonans. We’ll hear from Attorney General Kris Mayes on what she may do in response to that. Plus, one writer says the new Barbie movie is, at its core, about mothers and daughters. That and more on The Show.
From murals to moveable shade structures to mosaic walkways, local governments are investing more into public art in the Valley. We’ll hear about how a place known for heat and extreme politics became a mecca for public art. Plus, what’s next for ASU football now that they’ve self-imposed a postseason bowl ban. That and more on The Show.
Rural communities across Arizona have been struggling to keep their young residents. We’ll hear about the surprising results of a new survey asking young Arizonans about rural living. Plus, we meet a scientist who invented a new, more environmentally-friendly avocado. That and more on The Show.
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Data show fewer students say they’re reading for fun. We’ll talk to one expert about what kids lose when they stop getting lost in a good book. Plus, why sweat is essential to our survival. That and more on The Show.