Audio briefings that bring you important, relevant news and sports stories from across Arizona.

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Cactus High School in Glendale is one of the first high schools in the state to implement an EV curriculum into its more traditional automotive program.  

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Host: Kenny Rasmussen 
Producer: Damon Fairall
Contributors: Autriya Maneshni

Arizona high school builds roadworthy electric vehicles

The Federal Highway Administration approved ADOT’s plans for an EV charging network along interstate highways, and the U.S. beats Iran to face Netherlands later this week in World Cup action. 

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Host: Emily Mai
Producer: Autriya Maneshni
Contributors: Autriya Maneshni, Damon Fairall

Arizona among the first in the nation to build a major electric vehicle infrastructure

The American Rescue Plan Act, which was designed to address racial justice within the farming community and end decades of discriminatory lending practices, is entangled in lawsuits. A new program to help farmers took its place, but it’s not the targeted help minority farmers were promised.  

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Host: Damon Fairall  
Contributors: Athena Ankrah

Black farmers concerned about new loan program

Drag performers voice opposition to Arizona bill that would ban shows, California residents unhappy with peacock neighbors and Vice President Kamala Harris travels to Tonopah to break ground on a renewable energy transmission line. A summary of this week’s news.

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Host: Jack Wu
Producer: Amber Victoria Singer
Contributors: Amber Victoria Singer, Ayana Hamilton

Capitol protest, residents cry foul over peacocks and new power lines in West Valley

A blind skateboarder defies stereotypes and hits the rails. Plus, the ongoing drought has people who make a living on Colorado River tourism worried about the future. 

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Host: Roxanne De La Rosa		
Producer: Roxanne De La Rosa
Contributors: Ayana Hamilton

Drought creates uncertainty for Colorado River tourism

Arizona conservation groups sue over proposed highway; the Arizona Latino Legislative Caucus met at the AZ State Capitol to discuss bills affecting the Latino community; a conference on human trafficking sheds light on the issue and talks about ways to address it; and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures celebrates lost and forgotten Black films. 

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Host:  Ayana Hamilton
Producer: Ayana Hamilton 
Contributors: Amber Victoria Singer, Kenneth Rasmussen, Roxanne De La Rosa

Arizona conservation groups sue over proposed highway

A Phoenix corgi qualified for the finals of the Corgi Winter Nationals; plus, a look back at the career of Maryvale native, ASU alum and former Dallas Cowboy Darren Woodson.

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Host: Kenny Rasmussen
Producer: Kenny Rasmussen
Contributors: Ayana Hamilton, Spencer Cihak

Phoenix dog races in Corgi Winter Nationals finals

A nonprofit built a playground at an elementary school in one day; a state representative advocates for crime survivors; a bill may combat election fraud; and since the 1990s, the number of Black MLB players has decreased dramatically. 

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Host:  Amber Victoria Singer
Producer: Amber Victoria Singer
Contributors: Lauren Kobley, Roxanne De La Rosa, Alyssa Munoz, Kenny Rassmusen, Jake Brown, Amber Victoria Singer

Elementary school students design their own playground

The Salt River Project is releasing water into the Verde River from maxed-out reservoirs; upkeep of a historic Native American structure that could be as much as 800 years old involves slinging mud at it; and friends of the Los Angeles River celebrate the often-unloved river with personal stories at the L.A. River Story Slam.

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Host: Ayana Hamilton
Producer: Ayana Hamilton
Contributors: Amber Victoria Singer, Kenneth Rasmussen

Throwing mud to preserve an 800-year-old Native American structure

A plan to construct a 368-home community brings more affordable housing to Glendale; Nosotros, a research program out of the University of Arizona, aims to educate the Mexican-American community about liver health; a hotel and bathhouse in Mesa that is credited as one of the founding pieces of the Cactus League lies in disrepair.

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Who contributed:
Host:  Kenny Rasmussen
Producer: Kenny Rasmussen
Contributors: Roxanne De La Rosa, Jeff Hinkle

Construction of affordable housing celebrated in Glendale

Donald Trump’s indictment raises questions for law students, a study on the impact of universal child care, the 25th anniversary of Los Angeles' African American Firefighter Museum and a Japanese taiko drummer’s daily hike. 

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Who contributed
Host: Amber Victoria Singer
Producer: Amber Victoria Singer
Contributors: Kenny Rasmuseun, Roxanne De La Rosa, Ayana Hamilton, Amber Victoria Singer

Trump’s indictment raises questions for law students

Women’s leadership project Standing 4 Black Girls wants to increase awareness and bring justice to the missing and murdered Black girls across the nation, Black infants in Maricopa County die at a higher rate than any other race, and Arizona’s tax credit program allows deductions for contributions to qualifying nonprofits.

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Host: Ayana Hamilton
Producer: Ayana Hamilton 
Contributors: Roxanne De La Rosa, Kenny Rasmussen

Women in LA band together to raise awareness of missing Black girls

President Joe Biden visits Arizona for a second time in the past two months. Recent record-breaking heat is affecting those experiencing homelessness in Phoenix. Arizona has less water than it had anticipated. NASCAR Accelerator Charities allows drivers to do laps around famous race track.

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Host: Kiersten Edgett
Producer: Kiersten Edgett
Contributors: Deanna Pistono, Kenny Rasmussen and Benjamin Yates

Extreme heat affecting people living in “The Zone”

Smoke from the Salt River landfill fire over the weekend may lead to adverse health effects. Human-made water catchments sustain Arizona wildlife in the desert. Two little ringtails experience the world around them. 

CORRECTION: An earlier version of CN2Go mispronounced the name of Nate Solmon, habitat construction field crew supervisor with Arizona Game and Fish, and included an incorrect title for Joseph Currie, habitat planning program manager for the agency. 

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Host:  Deanna Pistono
Producer: Deanna Pistono
Contributors: Deanna Pistono, Kiersten Edgett, Madison Perales

Smoke from the Salt River landfill fire may lead to health problems

U.S. Representative Debbie Lesko announces that she is not running for re-election. Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix help those struggling with mental health. Some veteran organizations have been left in limbo over a criminal case relating to bingo games.

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Host: Kiersten Edgett
Producer: Kiersten Edgett
Contributors: Deanna Pistono, Kenny Rasmussen

Phoenix Catholic church expands its Mental Health Ministry

After two members of Turning Point USA attacked ASU professor David Boyles, ASU’s LGBTQ+ community wants the university to do more to protect their safety. The Diamondbacks lose the World Series. Prescribed burns in Williams fight fire with fire.

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Host:  Deanna Pistono
Producer: Deanna Pistono 
Contributors: Kenny Rasmussen, Kiersten Edgett

Attack on queer professor by Turning Point USA

El Mirage residents vote against bond in Special Bond Election on Tuesday. Two local outrigger canoe teams use the ocean-based sport to keep their culture alive in the desert. The Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association works to preserve horse racing in the Valley.

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Host:  Kiersten Edgett
Producer: Kiersten Edgett
Contributors: Kenneth Rasmussen, Austin Hepola

El Mirage residents vote against bond during Special Bond Election

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy visited Arizona State University to discuss loneliness, which he identifies as the biggest national health problem. A proposal from the Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System may permanently pay parents of minors with disabilities. Arizona State Sun Devils Athletic Director Ray Anderson has resigned from his position.

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Host: Kenny Rasmussen
Producer: Kenny Rasmussen
Contributors: Kenny Rasmussen, Deanna Pistonno, Brandon Tran, Alex Chenevey

Surgeon General’s “We Are Made To Connect” event comes to ASU

Public schools in Mesa are set to vote on whether to include weapons detectors in their schools. Local rattlesnakes may be displaced by land development. 

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Host:  Deanna Pistono
Producer: Deanna Pistono
Contributors: Kenny Rasmussen, Kiersten Edgett

Mesa public schools set to vote on weapons detectors

Governor Katie Hobbs signs a petition to put abortion rights on the 2024 ballot. New Mexico residents are taking action to raise awareness around gun violence. The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition launches a new project on native american boarding schools.

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Host:  Kiersten Edgett
Producer: Kiersten Edgett
Contributors: Deanna Pistono, Kenny Rasmussen

Gov. Katie Hobbs signs petition to add abortion rights to 2024 ballot

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