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Shadow Zimmerman, Professor of Theatre at AWC, talks about his journey into the world of theatre, his connection to Yuma, and the upcoming production of Eurydice — a powerful retelling of love and loss that’s perfectly timed for Halloween and Día de los Muertos.

Jordan and Emil from The Slobs On The Pod — two Yuma-based creators chasing their stand-up comedy dreams. We’ll dive into what it takes to make people laugh, how they’re building a local comedy scene, and where they hope to take it next.

Jennifer Kempton from Yuma Counseling Service talks about her path into mental health, the work she’s doing to help people heal from trauma and OCD, and what OCD Awareness Week means for those living with it every day.

Liz Bialecki — co-founder of BadApple Boxing and President of the BadApple Boxing Youth Foundation — talks about the growth of Yuma’s boxing scene, the athletes she manages, and the upcoming amateur boxing show bringing together fighters from across the city.

Natasha and Johanna, the powerhouse duo behind Rise Up Realty — tell us about their veteran-owned, purpose-driven brokerage that’s helping families build generational wealth and empowering agents to rise above the grind and make a lasting impact in the community.

KAWC spoke with U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva and U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego about the ongoing federal government shutdown and the delay on her swearing-in.

Elene MacAdam, one of the owners of Wheezy’s Sports Bar & Grill, talks about her family’s long history in Yuma’s restaurant scene, the vision behind Wheezy’s, and how they’re stepping up to help local families affected by the government shutdown.

Tai Chi Master Instructor John Loera of Legacy Tai Chi talks about his journey from a 28-year career in management to teaching the art of Tai Chi here in Yuma. He shares what inspired him to take that leap, the philosophy behind his practice, and how his classes help people find balance and strength in everyday life.

Dr. Devon Madrid, chiropractor born and raised in Yuma, who is continuing his grandfather’s legacy of chiropractic care here in the community. Fresh off his grand opening weekend, we talk about what it means for him to return home, carry forward a family tradition, and build a space focused on personalized care and whole-body wellness.

Arizona Western College Sports Information Director Scott Gross, brings in two players from the AWC Men’s Soccer Team as they prepare for the Region 1 Semi-Finals tonight (10/28/2025) at home versus Yavapai. #10 Lucas di Almeida — midfielder from Brazil, recently named to the All-Region 1 First Team. Lucas has played in all 14 regular season games, scoring four goals and adding three assists. #30 Jacob Segul — defender from Tucson, who has appeared in seven games this season and scored three goals while holding down the back line. We’ll talk about the season, why they chose AWC, the culture shifts they’ve experienced, and what this playoff moment means to them and to Yuma.