ARIZONA 360

Episode 136

SEN. KYL APPOINTMENT: Analysis on Governor Doug Ducey’s appointment of Sen. Jon Kyl to the seat vacated by the late Sen. John McCain. PIMA CO DEMOCRATS & REPUBLICANS: The leaders of the Pima County Democratic and Republican parties, Jo Holt and David Eppihimer, discuss what their parties will focus on to rally support ahead of the general election in November. POLITICAL ADVERTISING: Insight into how campaigns and candidates are utilizing social media, along with more traditional platforms, to reach voters. How are advertising strategies shifting with the emergence of digital platforms? Guest is Assistant Professor Dam Hee Kim with the UA Dept. of Communications. VOTE ON RENEWABLE ENERGY: Vanessa Barchfield reports on Prop 127, which would require that Arizona utilities get half of their energy from renewable sources by 2030. She speaks to proponents and critics of the initiative. NAFTA AND AZ PRODUCE: As trade deals and NAFTA renegotiations continue, Scott Vandervoet of the Fresh Produce Association of Americas explains NAFTA’s current impact to businesses near the Arizona-Mexico border, and the feedback his organization has offered negotiators for the U.S.