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Jeff Byrd, board member with the Yuma Community Food Bank, talks about how he got connected with Yuma, the work the Food Bank is doing during the holiday season, and how folks can help right now when the need is highest.

In this episode, we’re joined by Pastor Tyrone P. Jones, Lead Pastor at Church for The City and author of Gripped By Hope. We’ll talk about his journey to Yuma, the mission behind CTC, his leadership work here and around the world, and the message behind his new book that’s helping people find real hope in dark moments.

In this week's Arizona Edition, we preview annual Dia Del Campesino event, Yuma farm leaders tell us how tariffs are impacting work and last week was Trans Awareness Week

Tony Badilla, Yuma County Director of Emergency Management talks about his lifelong connection to Yuma, his 30+ years in law enforcement, his leadership roles across multiple agencies, and what emergency preparedness really looks like behind the scenes in our community.

Gladys Diva Brown, Airport Director at Yuma International Airport, talks about her connection to Yuma, her journey into aviation, the military partnership at NYL, the future of our airport, and the community impact she’s making through leadership and mentorship.

Ballet Yuma alumna, teacher, and administrative assistant Alexandria Urias talks about her lifelong connection to Yuma, her training at The Ailey School, Ballet Yuma’s new chapter, and the first-ever sensory-friendly Nutcracker designed for neurodiverse families in our community.

This week, We spoke to young people about their phone use, and they said it’s easy for them to put their phones down and that they don’t worry about being judged.

On this "Giving Tuesday"*, we were joined by Allen T. Grimes — retired FBI agent and thriller/horror author. We talked about his career, his writing, and his upcoming book signing at the Foothills Library (December, 20th , 2-3PM). His previous interview can be heard on the Arizona Edition podcast.*Observed around the world annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is a day when charities ask us to take a break from holiday shopping and give to worthy causes. You can support your local public media stations today.

On this "Giving Tuesday"*, we spoke with Laura and Jen from the AWC Foundation about their Year-End Giving Campaign. We got into what the AWC Foundation does, how it supports students in our community, college scholarships, and why this time of year is so important for giving. Last year, the Foundation provided $6,000 in emergency scholarships. This year, they are aiming for $10,000 to ensure students never have to choose between their education and their basic needs. You can Click here to give the gift of education!*Observed around the world annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is a day when charities ask us to take a break from holiday shopping and give to worthy causes. You can support your local public media stations today.

Craig Austin Orduno and his son Kawaun talked about Fifteenth Avenue Barbershop — one of Yuma’s most historic barbershops. We got into Craig’s story, his connection to Yuma, the legacy of the shop, how barbering helped rebuild his life, and what it means to pass the craft on to the next generation. Kawaun (KdubTheBarber), told us about growing up in the barbershop, finding his own style, and stepping into the family legacy.