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The Mike Broomhead Show

Mike Broomhead is an influential thought leader covering the biggest issues in Arizona along with newsmakers from all over the state.
August 7, 2026

Hour 4: Stupid Games

What do you get when you play stupid games? We find out on today's story roundup.   (33:33)
August 7, 2026

Jerry Brown, St. Mary's Food Bank

We hear from Jerry Brown from St. Mary's Food Bank on a nearly 20 year old fundraiser with canned goods.   (07:34)
August 7, 2026

Hour 3: Update in the Middle East

A new deal for the conflict in the Middle East is in the works. How close are we to peace?   (34:51)
August 7, 2026

Ralph Velez, ring announcer

Amazing Arizonan Ramlbin' Ralph Velez joins the show to discuss his legendary announcing career. We ask him some of his favorite experiences and what he has coming up.    (08:49)
August 7, 2026

Hour 2: Who's winning the culture war?

Debates over transgender athletes in girls' sports and bathroom access continue. What direction are we headed?   (34:13)
August 7, 2026

Ross Teeple, Pinal County Sheriff

There is a lot of buzz around Flock cameras. Sheriff Teeple joins the show to discuss the decision he made to not renew the counties contract with the license plate reader company.   (09:25)
August 7, 2026

Hour 1: Schools adapting in Arizona

Basic education is crucial for child development. We discuss some developments in Arizona schools and the impact on students.   (22:43)
August 6, 2026

Hour 4: Carry-on

You won't believe what a pilot tried to bring onto a plane.   (34:08)
August 6, 2026

Hour 3: Economy

We examine the economic priorities of Arizona's candidates this election cycle.   (34:32)
August 6, 2026

Luke Lapinski, Arizona Sports host, "Home Runs with Broomhead"

Pitching, trades and Jordan Beck are on deck with Arizona Sports host Luke Lapinski for this week's "Home Runs with Broomhead."   (08:49)
August 6, 2026

Hour 2: Fauci Ouchie

Lawmakers vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt.   (31:07)
August 6, 2026

Hour 1: Bessent in the Valley

We sit down for an exclusive interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. We discuss the economy, a new tax credit and tariffs.   (25:23)
August 6, 2026

Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary

We sit down for an exclusive interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. We discuss the economy, a new tax credit, tariffs and his tour with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Juan Ciscomani.   (15:21)
August 5, 2026

Hour 4: Take Your Mom to Work Day

Is Gen Z really this soft? Find out why in today's story roundup.     (35:13)
August 5, 2026

Dr. Chad Wilson, superintendent of EVIT

Some students are missing school because of transportation problems at EVIT. We talk with Superintendent Chad Wilson about what's causing them to miss the bus.   (12:25)
August 5, 2026

Hour 3: Dana White brings more fun to the Valley

The UFC, WWE and PBR are coming to the Valley.   (33:40)
August 5, 2026

Rhett Larson, ASU professor of water law

Potential water cuts could be coming to Arizona. Here's what Arizonans need to know.   (21:08)
August 5, 2026

Hour 2: H2O

Water cuts could be coming to Arizona. Is the state ready? We talk with ASU water law professor Rhett Larson this hour.   (33:45)
August 5, 2026

Chuck Coughlin, CEO and President of HighGround, Inc

The pick is in! Governor Hobbs reportedly made her choice for lieutenant governor. We find out what political consultant, Chuck Coughlin thinks about it.    (10:17)
August 5, 2026

Hour 1: Another warning

President Trump issued another stark warning to Iran. When will the Strait be back in business?   (23:22)
August 4, 2026

Hour 4: TSA mishap 

You won't believe what the TSA fined  in today's story roundup.    (35:18)
August 4, 2026

Hour 3: The goat talks Fauci

Aaron Rodgers rips Anthony Fauci.    (35:21)
August 4, 2026

Hour 2: Political ideology

Mamdani wants government grocery stores in NYC to require and ID but what about voter ID?   (34:30)
August 4, 2026

Sergio Arellano, AZ GOP Chair

What are the priorities for Arizona republican voters? We find out with GOP Chair Sergio Arellano.   (12:17)
August 4, 2026

Hour 1: One last chance

President trump warns Iran of "one final chance" to make a deal.    (25:03)
August 3, 2026

Hour 4: Fantasy bodybuilding

The greatest punishment for losing fantasy football...ever.    (35:13)
August 3, 2026

Hour 3: Stupid drivers

You won't believe how many drivers got tickets for filming a crash scene.    (35:08)
August 3, 2026

Joe Clure, executive director of the Arizona Police Association

The stage is set for Arizona's governor's race, and a candidate forum is just around the corner. In this episode, we talk with Arizona Police Association Executive Director Joe Cl...   (07:57)
August 3, 2026

Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz, Democratic candidate for Arizona superintendent of public instruction

The November election will be here before we know it. In this episode, we talk with the Democratic nominee for Arizona superintendent of public instruction about her priorities, h...   (12:14)
August 3, 2026

Hour 2: Where is Nancy?

It's been 6 months since Nancy Guthrie disappeared and now Sheriff Nanos is speaking out.    (33:14)
August 3, 2026

Hour 1: Peace in the Middle East

Peace talks continue in Iran.    (23:03)
July 31, 2026

Hour 4: Let's Get Cooking

Mike has a new favorite chef. Find out who made the list in today's story roundup.   (34:32)
July 31, 2026

Kim Alexis, former supermodel and Amazing Arizonan

Former supermodel Kim Alexis, a Valley native and Amazing Arizonan, joins us for a fun conversation about her career, Arizona roots and more.   (08:53)
July 31, 2026

Hour 3: DSA in Arizona

Iran has launched strikes against neighboring countries. We discuss the latest developments and what they could mean for the region.   (33:30)
July 31, 2026

Derrick Hall, Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO

Can the Diamondbacks make a playoff run? What moves could the team make before the trade deadline? We talk with Arizona Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall.   (07:18)
July 31, 2026

Hour 2: Middle East

Iranians have begun hitting neighboring countries.    (36:49)
July 31, 2026

Hour 1: Big Announcement

Andy Biggs has announced former Arizona lawmaker Sine Kerr as his running mate for lieutenant governor.   (22:14)
July 31, 2026

Andy Biggs, Arizona congressman and GOP gubernatorial candidate and his pick for LT, former Arizona lawmaker Sine Kerr

Candidate for governor Andy Biggs has announced Sine Kerr as his running mate for Lieutenant Governor. We talk the campaign and priorities with both of them in studio.    (22:16)
July 30, 2026

Hour 4: Scary mistake

You wouldn't want this to happen to you. Find out about a frightening mistake in today's story roundup.   (35:29)
July 30, 2026

Heather Rooks, former PUSD board president

Amid the sex scandal at Centennial High School, the Peoria Unified School District board president was ousted. She shares her side of the story as Heather Rooks joins us in the studio.   (14:11)
July 30, 2026

Hour 3: Fauci fallout

Why didn't Fauci testify after saying he would in 2021?   (36:21)
July 30, 2026

Hour 2: Battle over schools continues

A judge has blocked a republican ESA reform effort, what's next?   (35:43)
July 30, 2026

Hour 1: U.S. Strikes back

The United States has retaliated and carried out heavy attacks on dozens of military targets.    (25:53)
July 29, 2026

Hour 4: Another recall

This recall hurts. Find out why on today's Story Roundup.   (35:11)
July 29, 2026

Hour 3: More war

Saudi Arabia joins the United States, and Iran strikes back.   (36:12)
July 29, 2026

Jeff Tobey, board president, and Becky Proudfit, governing board clerk, with Peoria Unified School District

After a sex scandal involving two teachers and one student, we get answers from the school district.   (15:09)
July 29, 2026

Hour 2: Hobbs

She won't commit to a debate but wants to be reelected.    (35:30)
July 29, 2026

Hour 1: The 5th

Dr. Fauci pleads the Fifth on Capitol Hill.   (23:43)
July 28, 2026

Hour 4: Savannah's sad message 

Another call for help from the Guthrie family.    (35:17)
July 28, 2026

Hour 3: Protect our kids 

A new scary way predators are targeting our kids.   (35:19)
July 28, 2026

Tim Petersen, Yavapai Rancher and Yavapai County Farm Bureau Vice President 

Cattle is coming in from Mexico again. What does it mean for beef prices and the possibility of the new world screw worm? We talked to a Yavapai rancher to get a first hand look at what life is like on the ranch.    (11:24)
July 28, 2026

Hour 2: Mid East  

Mediators are seeking an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, will it happen soon?    (34:57)
July 28, 2026

Kaley O'Kelley, ABC 15 reporter

A new scary way predators are targeting our kids. We talk to ABC 15's Kaley O'Kelley about the scary reality.    (10:04)
July 28, 2026

Christine Jones, valley attorney

How hard is it to get legislation on AI in Arizona classrooms? We talk to an expert on the topic, valley attorney Christine Jones.    (10:54)
July 28, 2026

Hour 1: Affordability

Looks like affordability in Arizona is a big topic for this year's governors race.   (24:50)
July 27, 2026

Hour 4: Quarterback

The cardinals signed a QB, hear more about it in today's story roundup.    (35:09)
July 27, 2026

Hour 3: Homicides down

Homicide numbers are down enough to hit historical lows.    (34:10)
July 27, 2026

Hour 2: Update on Iran

Mike gives an update on Iran.   (35:22)
July 27, 2026

Jay Feely, GOP candidate for CD1

After a primary win, former Cardinal's kicker and now GOP candidate for CD1, Jay Feely joins us in studio.    (12:36)
July 27, 2026

Hour 1: Biggs

Candidate for Arizona Governor joins us in studio to talk his priorities this election.    (24:52)
July 27, 2026

Andy Biggs, Arizona congressman and GOP gubernatorial candidate

Fresh off his GOP win on primary night, gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs joins us in studio to talk about his run.    (13:24)
July 24, 2026

Hour 4: Gross

Which one of these stories is the grossest, you decide in today's story roundup.    (34:49)
July 24, 2026

Hour 3: Guthrie Ransom

The chilling details of the ransom note are now out.   (35:08)
July 24, 2026

Hour 2: World Cup craziness

Dozens were rescued from human trafficking during the World Cup game in NYC.    (34:43)
July 24, 2026

Kimberly Yee, AZ State Treasurer, GOP Superintendent of Public Instruction nominee

After overcoming the primary election to opponent Tom Horne, we get to hear what Kimberly Yee has in store for the superintendents' office.    (12:52)
July 24, 2026

Hour 1: Huge attack

After 13 nights of bombing, President trump says he's deciding if the U.S. will attack in a bigger way.    (24:02)
July 23, 2026

Hour 4: New flavor

An interesting time to do your friends hair, we find out what happened in today's story roundup.    (34:39)
July 23, 2026

Warren Petersen, Senate President and republican candidate for Arizona Attorney General

After victory to become the next opponent to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, we get a visit with Senate President Warren Petersen to talk about his run.    (10:10)
July 23, 2026

Hour 3: Yee wins

A new superintendent is in town, how did Kimberly Yee pull off the victory?    (34:46)
July 23, 2026

Luke Lapinski, Arizona Sports Host, "Homeruns with Broomhead"

The Diamondbacks' biggest comebacks, key injuries and the latest from the ballpark. Lapinski joins us for another edition of "Home Runs with Broomhead."   (08:21)
July 23, 2026

Thomas Galvin, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

The primary election is over, and attention now turns to the general election. Galvin discusses election administration, turnout and what voters can expect.   (18:57)
July 23, 2026

Hour 2: Elections

The primary is over, and the general election is next. Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin joins us to discuss the latest election news and what comes next.   (33:16)
July 23, 2026

Hour 1: Iran

The Houthies have hit Saudi ships and Trump says Iran will be held accountable.    (23:17)
July 22, 2026

Hour 4: Texas

Why is everyone choosing Texas? Find out on today's story roundup.    (35:13)
July 22, 2026

Hour 3: Iran update

President Trump makes another threat on this 12 day of consecutive bombing.    (35:08)
July 22, 2026

Hour 2: Woke Smithsonian

Capitol Hill has some questions for the museum and their curriculum.      (34:34)
July 22, 2026

Stan Barnes, Copper State Consulting

Did any of the primary results surprise you? We talk election results and what now for candidate strategies with Copper State political consultant Stan Barnes.    (10:50)
July 22, 2026

Hour 1: Primary results

Any surprises in the front runners from the primaries?   (23:21)
July 21, 2026

Hour 4: It's huge

A huge surprise in Australia, find out what in today's story roundup.    (36:24)
July 21, 2026

Frank Caliendo, comedian

On election day we found a way to make the politics fun with comedian Frank Caliendo in studio.    (10:58)
July 21, 2026

Mark Stewart, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

There was a slight issue at some polling sites this morning, we talked to Supervisor Stewart about what happened.      (09:21)
July 21, 2026

Mike Noble, Noble Predictive Insights

With the primary in full swing we get some poll numbers from the expert.    (12:42)
July 21, 2026

Hour 3: Iran and diplomacy

Gas prices are back over $4 a galloon and Marco Rubio is talking diplomacy.    (35:36)
July 21, 2026

Hour 2: Economic outlook

Blue-collar jobs are paying very well and white-collar jobs are now harder to find.    (34:53)
July 21, 2026

Stan Barnes, Copper State Consulting

Which primaries will be the closest? We talk politics with Stan Barnes of Copper State Consulting.   (11:13)
July 21, 2026

Hour 1: Primaries

An overview of the Arizona primary election races.    (23:14)
July 20, 2026

Hour 4: Nude train surfing

An Arizona man is behind bars for being unclothed on top of a train in another state. We talk about it in today's story roundup.   (35:11)
July 20, 2026

Hour 3: Tucson shooting

A mass shooting for our neighbors just south of us. Nine people shot and wounded in Tucson.    (35:15)
July 20, 2026

Hour 2: Trouble in Iran

Two U.S. troops have died after an attack on a U.S. base in Jordan.    (34:22)
July 20, 2026

Kristina Gwinn, owner of sports bar in East Valley

Did you go somewhere to watch the World Cup? How much money did the World Cup bring not only to host cities, but to every U.S. city? We talk to local sports bar owner Kristina Gwinn about the impact.    (09:16)
July 20, 2026

Hour 1: World Cup done

How much money did the World Cup bring not only to host cities, but to every U.S. city?    (21:48)
July 17, 2026

Hour 4: Heap of news

County Recorder Justin heap joins us this hour to talk about the upcoming primary and election integrity in Arizona.   (34:50)
July 17, 2026

Justin Heap, Maricopa County Recorder

A settlement has been reached between the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and the County recorder. We talked to him about the agreement and upcoming election.    (11:31)
July 17, 2026

Hour 3: Cop shooter

Officer Tyler Moldovan testified in court yesterday 5 years after being shot at 8 times.    (34:27)
July 17, 2026

Danny Seiden, President & CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce

TSMC just announced a $100 Billion dollar investment in Arizona, we talk ed to President of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce about what it's bringing to our state.    (18:51)
July 17, 2026

Hour 2: School issues

Centennial high school hires a new school principal.    (34:35)
July 17, 2026

Kristin Bentz, Retail Analyst with KB Advisories

Is consumer spending changing? No one better to ask than retail analyst Kristin Bentz.   (08:45)
July 17, 2026

Gordon Deal, Host, This Morning, America’s First News with Gordon Deal

If you've ever heard the news before Arizona's morning news, you know this guest. Gordon Deal joins the show to talk about the industry.    (11:28)
July 17, 2026

Hour 1: Trump speaks

President Trump addressed the nation for the first time in two months last night. What was said about the Iran conflict and election integrity?    (20:33)
July 17, 2026

Tim Gammage, Executive VP of the Firefighters Union Local 493

Amid flooding in Texas, help from Phoenix is on the way. We talked to Tim Gammage with the Phoenix firefighters union about the deployment.    (07:53)