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Two violins, a viola, and a cello – the same four voices that Beethoven used to compose some of the most profound music of his life are still finding new things to say two centuries later. This program pairs a late Beethoven quartet with music by Paquito D’Rivera and Vijay Iyer – composers who bring jazz, Cuban rhythm, and the grooves of James Brown into the string quartet’s conversation.

On this episode of “Arizona Horizon,” we sit down with Daver Malik, the assistant director of aviation at Sky Harbor, to learn more about how the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $18 million in grant funding for infrastructure upgrades at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. We also hear from Tami Bohannon, president and CEO of AllThrive 365, about how, with the summer heat in full swing, finding volunteers is more important than ever.

Arizona’s history cannot be understood without recognizing the Indigenous nations that have called this region home for generations. In this special edition of “What Happened in AZ?,” we take a closer look at a map that identifies the names and geographic boundaries of Indigenous tribal nations across Arizona. Using this visual guide, we explore where tribal lands are located throughout the state and discuss the significance of these communities in Arizona’s past, present and future.

Elementary school principal Joshua Briese is the proud owner of the iconic Phoenix record store, Tracks in Wax Records, after purchasing it in 2025. The purchase price included all the inventory in the store and approximately 7,000 records the previous owner had in storage, to which Briese added 15,000 records of his own. Tracks and Wax has been a fixture of the Phoenix music scene since 1982, with a recent growth in success due to a resurgence in interest in records in the younger generation.

AllThrive 365 and Duet Partners In Health & Aging offer help to family caregivers and aging adults. There is a growing need for volunteers to help aging adults reduce isolation and receive transportation to appointments and errands. The summer months mean a greater demand for volunteers, as many volunteers leave the heat for other locations. Tami Bohannon, president and CEO of AllThrive 365, joined “Arizona Horizon” to explain the help that they need and the impact that you would be making.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $18 million in grant funding from Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program for infrastructure upgrades at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The grants will support two major projects expected to finish near the end of 2027: a new taxiway on the west end of the airfield and a new six-gate concourse in Terminal 3.

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Many candidates have spoken about Medicare for All, but what is it? Medicare for All is a proposed single-payer healthcare system where the federal government would replace private health insurance. Supporters say it would lower total national healthcare costs, end pharmaceutical profiteering and ensure that access to health is a universal right rather than tied to employment.

On “Arizona Horizon,” we discussed a new effort funded by Maricopa County to help individuals who have fallen behind on rent payments who may face potential evictions with Kate Brophy McGee, Chair of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. We also learned about how Arizona will erase a school voucher oversight requirement, meaning parents will no longer need to link school supplies to a specific curriculum for ESA reimbursement.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes settled a lawsuit that will erase a school voucher oversight requirement. Parents will no longer need to link school supplies to a specific curriculum for reimbursement. A policy required parents utilizing the program to tie any supplemental materials, including books, pencils and calculators, to a curriculum. Parents needed to upload curriculum documents demonstrating the materials were required to get reimbursed.