The Mike Broomhead Show

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.

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Balin Overstolz, KTAR reporter

KTAR reporter Balin Overstolz joined the show to discuss city parks and homelessness, both leading topics at Wednesday night's Phoenix City Council meeting.

00:09:48
May 6, 2026 12:40 PM
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Hour 4: Stealing bottles

A Tempe restaurant couple got classy, we talk about it in today's story roundup. 

00:31:03
May 6, 2026 12:24 PM
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Hour 3: Hantavirus cruise

8 people have gotten sick on a cruise, how long will they have to stay docked?

00:30:34
May 6, 2026 12:6 PM
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Shea Duryea, School Connect

Expanding on Teacher Appreacitatin Week, Shea Duryea joins the show to tell us about School Connect AZ, what the program is doing for teachers this week, and how to get involved.

00:11:56
May 6, 2026 11:54 AM
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Colton Krolak, KTAR reporter

The Hazen Fire continues to burn in the West Valley, with authorities scrambling to contain it. KTAR reporter Colton Krolak joined the show with Brandalyn Vonk, PIO for Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, to provide an update on the fire.

00:07:25
May 6, 2026 10:57 AM
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Matt Grodsky, democratic strategist

The GOP budget was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, so we talk to democratic strategist Matt Grodsky about what's next. Grodsky's book, "Resolve: Messaging to Win Back Battleground States," has been updated and rereleased.

00:09:53
May 6, 2026 10:42 AM
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Shira Tanzer, KTAR Education reporter

A Peoria Unified School district board president was ousted, we talk to KTAR's Shira Tanzer about what she saw at the meeting. 

00:08:53
May 6, 2026 10:40 AM
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Hour 2: Kash vs. Nanos

Kash Patel is saying the FBI was kept out of the Guthrie investigation. 

00:29:43
May 6, 2026 10:38 AM
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Hour 1: Trump vs. Iran

President Trump threatens more bombs if Iran doesn't act right. 

 

00:21:42
May 6, 2026 10:34 AM
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Hour 4: What a croc

You won't believe what was found inside this monster of a crocodile, find out in today's Story Roundup.

00:31:52
May 5, 2026 12:35 PM
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Bill Goodykoontz of The Arizona Republic

A summer blockbuster review with Bill Goodykoontz of The Arizona Republic.

00:11:28
May 5, 2026 11:43 AM
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Hour 3: Pool time

The importance of pool safety, did you know the color of your child's swimsuit matters?

00:31:31
May 5, 2026 11:21 AM
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Jim Rounds, Valley economist

Are Washington policies hurting our state's economy? We talked to Valley economist Jim Rounds about it. 

00:09:42
May 5, 2026 11:17 AM
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Andres Martinez, Author & ASU Advisor

With his new book, The Great Game: A Tale of Two Footballs and America's Quest to Conquer Global Sport, we talk to author Andres Martinez.

00:10:30
May 5, 2026 11:15 AM
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Hour 2: Elections and politicians

This hour we talk elections with an expert in the matter and a politician currently running for a seat.

00:31:59
May 5, 2026 10:54 AM
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Congressman David Schweikert

He's leaving congress to run for governor, we talk to Congressman David Schweikert about his departure and new endeavor.

00:16:56
May 5, 2026 10:14 AM
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Hour 1: Water

Will a water agreement save Arizona?

00:20:18
May 5, 2026 9:51 AM
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Bill Gates, former Maricopa County Supervisor and current ASU Professor

What makes a "good election"? We talked to Bill Gates former Maricopa County Supervisor about a new study. 

00:14:32
May 5, 2026 9:41 AM
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Tiffany Davila, Public Affairs Officer for the Department of Forestry and Fire Management

We get an update on the latest happening with the Hazen fire. 

00:06:55
May 5, 2026 9:38 AM
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Hour 4: Shakira, Shakira

Guess how many people turned up in Rio to see Shakira sing on the beach, we have the answer in today's story roundup. 

00:30:53
May 4, 2026 12:47 PM
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Jessica Reeves, VP of Harkins Theatres

May the Fourth be with you. Harkins is celebrating with fan expereinces.

00:05:37
May 4, 2026 11:52 AM
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Jeremy Duda, Author of "Murder in the Fourth Estate"

Jeremy Duda talks about his book about the 1976 murder of reporter Don Bolles.

00:11:27
May 4, 2026 11:25 AM
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Hour 3: Cruise ship illness

A suspected Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has killed three people.

00:30:32
May 4, 2026 11:5 AM
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Secretary of State Adrian Fontes

Maricopa County judge strikes down Fontes election rule ahead of 2026 vote.

00:07:15
May 4, 2026 11:0 AM
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Chris Kline, CEO of the Desert Botanical Gardens

It's heating up in the Valley. Desert Botanical Gardens CEO talks research and how the heat is impacting our plants.

00:09:29
May 4, 2026 10:50 AM
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