ARIZONA 360 
Season 3, Episode 44 of 50
UA COVID MODELS: UA researcher and associate professor Dr. Joe Gerald discusses current COVID-19 trends based on the university’s forecast models. UA modelers recently sent a letter to the Arizona Department of Health Services requesting a statewide, stay-at-home order to curb the spread of the virus. COVID ECONOMIC UPDATE: UA economist George Hammond discusses the state of Southern Arizona’s economy nine months into the pandemic. STATE OF THE CITY: After Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivers her State of the City address this week, Tucson Metro Chamber President Amber Smith discusses takeaways from the address and critical issues facing the city. RETAILERS ADAPT: Arizona 360 visits the popup market Cultivate to see how organizers and retailers have adapted to the pandemic during what is typically a busy time for in-person, holiday shopping. WEEK IN AZ POLITICS: Arizona Capitol Times editor Luige del Puerto on this week’s political headlines that include Arizona certifying the election results and Mark Kelly’s swearing in at the U.S. Senate.
