How are all those signs, mailers and commercials getting paid for? We'll start with a breakdown from state and federal finance reports and later see what's going on with the money leftover from Krysten Sinema's last campaign.

Doug Clark, the Executive Director of the Arizona Corporation Commission, and Lou Gumm, News Director at KAWC and host of Arizona Edition, dive into the critical race for open seats on the commission. They discuss its crucial role in setting utility rates and how these impacts everyday Arizonans. Topics include the election's historical significance, candidate debates on energy policy, and the tensions between corporate interests and solar energy initiatives. Listeners gain insights on balancing consumer protection with the state's energy transition.

We speak with both candidates for Arizona's Congressional District 6—incumbent Juan Ciscomani (R) and challenger Kirsten Engel (D)—after this week's debate.

Arizonans will weigh competing ballot initiatives this year that could have a major impact on how the state handles its primary elections. Will Arizona switch to open primaries or codify its current system in the state constitution?

The 2024 general election is less than six weeks away, and The Buzz is heading into Your Vote 2024 coverage. This week, we go beyond the horse race to talk about efforts to ensure the information being given to the public is accurate.

Join Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes as she discusses her efforts to tackle the rural water crisis in Arizona, including a bold letter to the state's water department. A journalist reveals insights from his groundbreaking story on a Saudi-owned farm, highlighting the impact of corporate water extraction in La Paz County. The conversation dives into regulatory reforms, the consequences of corporate consolidation in agriculture, and the urgent need for sustainable water management. Discover how local issues reflect broader global challenges.

This week on The Buzz, we head back to Chiricahua National Monument as a bill to make it a national park is scheduled for a hearing in the U-S House of Representatives next week. GUESTS: (D) Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, bill sponsor; (R) Representative Juan Ciscomani, bill sponsor. REPEAT.

This week, we're helping voters prepare for this election season. We'll break down how voters can vet news sources and stories, plus we'll talk about what makes a poll worth paying attention to.

Explore the deep-rooted ties between Arizona and Saudi Arabia that trace back to before statehood. Discover the intriguing legacy of High Jolly and the Camel Corps, highlighting the uniqueness of camel transport in agriculture. Delve into the agricultural rivalries that shape production, especially with dates, between Arizona and California, alongside influences from notable Saudi visits. Examine the significant challenges of foreign land ownership and water resource management as Saudi entities expand agricultural interests in the region.

State and federal reports show unemployment has been under 3.5% for the past three months, a feat the state has never before experienced. But, there are positives and negatives for the state when there are so few people in need of work.