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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Hour 4: The Suns will rise

A little basketball talk for today's edition of "did you hear this". 

00:32:03
Jan 23, 2026 11:58 AM
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Hour 3: Tempe drinking

A new city ordinance in Tempe is requiring 70 businesses to have drink testing kits. 

00:31:40
Jan 23, 2026 11:13 AM
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Hour 2: ESA's hit a benchmark

The ESA program surpasses 100K students, why are parents leaving public schools? 

00:30:25
Jan 23, 2026 10:55 AM
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Hour 1: Extra ICE

AZ AG Kris Mayes doubled down on her ICE argument, the Arizona Police Association responds to her comments. 

00:18:02
Jan 23, 2026 10:53 AM
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Jon Riches VP of litigation for the Goldwater Institute

In a bid for government transparency, the Goldwater Institute is now asking the federal court judge to allow Maricopa taxpayers to see how their money is being spent. We talked to the VP of their litigation team about the case. 

00:07:44
Jan 23, 2026 10:52 AM
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Joe Clure, Executive Director of the Arizona Police Association

Recent comments from Arizona Attorney General kris Mayes on ICE is causing a stir in the law enforcement pool. We talked to Joe Clure with the Arizona Police Association about what they think of her remarks. 

00:09:09
Jan 23, 2026 10:36 AM
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Hour 4: Get a fake job

In today's edition of "did you hear this", we find out what job Mike would fake for the free perks! 

00:31:27
Jan 22, 2026 12:0 PM
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Hour 3: The Clintons in contempt

Former president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary aren't talking when it comes to the Epstein files and now Congress is holding them in contempt. What happens next? 

00:30:32
Jan 22, 2026 11:47 AM
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Tom Horne, Superintendent of Public Instruction

Recently the Superintendent of Public Instruction made his State of Education address, now we see how he's going to figure out our literacy problem and teacher pay increase. 

00:10:14
Jan 22, 2026 10:28 AM
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Hour 2: What's the deal with Greenland?

The President backing down on his Greenland obsession but saying the U.S. will still obtain the island through a deal. 

00:31:18
Jan 22, 2026 10:26 AM
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Hour 1: Strongest economy in years

The Trump administration is touting a hopeful economic outlook for 2026. 

00:16:15
Jan 22, 2026 10:24 AM
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Hour 4: Trump is sending us money

President trump touted a $2K dividend check to middle class Americans, what would Mike do with his cut?

00:32:02
Jan 21, 2026 12:1 PM
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Mike Huckins, VP of Public Affairs & IT Operations, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

What does legislation look like in the new year for the Valley? We talked to Mike Huckins, VP of Policy for the chamber about what's lined up for 2026. 

00:10:33
Jan 21, 2026 12:0 PM
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Hour 3: Teachers need more money

The states superintendent gave his State of Education Speech this week and teacher pay was a priority on the list. 

00:26:08
Jan 21, 2026 11:12 AM
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Ocean Rasso, Youth Advocate/Author

a 15-year-old youth liberty advocate, a public speaker, and a book reader. We had the pleasure to talk with Ocean Rasso about his new book. 

00:09:44
Jan 21, 2026 11:9 AM
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Hour 2: Mexico is sending gifts

37 suspected drug cartel prisoners are now in the United States thanks to the Mexican government. 

00:31:56
Jan 21, 2026 10:17 AM
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Steve Montenegro, Speaker of the AZ House

Governor Hobbs has already been busy with her veto pen. We got a visit from the Speaker of the House, Steve Montenegro to discuss more details and what's next. 

00:08:35
Jan 21, 2026 9:24 AM
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Hour 1: Arizona AG worried

Arizona AG Kris Mayes says that the "stand your ground" law could lead to violence involving ICE. 

00:17:14
Jan 21, 2026 9:16 AM
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Hour 4: Screen time

A new study says limiting kids screen time may not even help. What's Mike's screen time look like?

00:26:05
Jan 20, 2026 11:49 AM
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Hour 3: DCS falling short

The Department of Child Safety is coming up short when it comes to key reforms, who's to blame? 

00:31:38
Jan 20, 2026 11:14 AM
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Dan Butler, Mesa Police Chief

A group of Mesa Park rangers had some misconduct issues and now they're under the lead of the Mesa police department. We talked to the Mesa police chief all about the new arrangement

00:11:15
Jan 20, 2026 11:3 AM
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Hour 2: Violence in Minnesota continues

Protestors against ICE stormed a church and engineers on a lunch break mistaken for ICE agents were harassed

00:32:24
Jan 20, 2026 10:18 AM
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Thomas Galvin, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

We got an update on the DOJ oversight, the BNSF deal and an economic outlook for 2026 from Supervisor Galvin with Maricopa County

00:18:09
Jan 20, 2026 10:17 AM
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Hour 1: Good News for American workers

Earnings are up. retail spending is up, everyone should be happy. 

00:19:59
Jan 20, 2026 9:20 AM
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Hour 4: Superbowl is changing

Super Bowl ad ran for about $8 million for a 30-second ad, but more companies are targeting other medias for ads. Kristin Bentz talks about why ad strategy is changing.

00:28:36
Jan 19, 2026 12:5 PM
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