Talking the RNC, 2024 election | Newsmaker
In this week's Newsmaker, FOX 10's Ellen McNamara is in for John Hook who spent the week at the Republican National Convention. He fills her in on the mood, the tone and what people are saying at this year's RNC. She also chats with Mike Noble with Noble Predictive Insights and Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. This segment was taped before President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the race for president on July 21.
2024 Republican National Convention | Newsmaker
University of Chicago Professor Emeritus Charles Lipson joins FOX 10's John Hook for this Newsmaker to talk all things politics as the Republican National Convention takes place this week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the second segment, we're chatting with Gina Swoboda, chair of the Arizona GOP. She talks about the state of both the Democratic and Republican parties as the November election inches closer and closer.
Politics & 'Hamilton' the play | Newsmaker
In this week’s Newsmaker, FOX 10’s Christina Carilla fills in for John Hook. First, she chats with HighGround, Inc.’s Chuck Coughlin about the state of the Democratic party as there are calls for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race against former President Donald Trump. In the second segment, she chats with Blaine Alden Krauss who plays Alexander Hamilton in the play “Hamilton” as the show has a month-long residency at ASU Gammage.
An interview with Mark Lamb | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we sit down with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, who is running to be the Republican Party candidate for the Senate seat currently held by independent Kyrsten Sinema. Sinema has already announced that she will not be running for reelection.
Primary election & youth sports | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're first talking with Noble Predictive Insights' David Byler about the upcoming primary elections in Arizona. In the second segment, we're chatting with former Major League Baseball player Travis Snyder, who is on a mission to change the culture of youth sports.
Battleground states & wildfires | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're first talking with S.E. Cupp, host of FOX's "Battleground." She will work with several others from FOX to cover the 2024 election in battleground states, which includes Arizona. In the second segment, we're chatting with John Truett with the Department of Forestry and Fire Management as the state's wildfire season is underway some say a bit early.
Former AZ Governor & D-backs announcer | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're first talking with former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer about all things politics. In our second segment, John chats with Greg Schulte. He's known for his radio play-by-play announcing for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Education in Arizona | Newsmaker
In this segment of John Hook's Newsmaker, John talks with Common Sense Institute Arizona Executive Director Katie Ratlief. As Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, our student population, K-12, is declining. That's a problem as education in our state is funded on a per-people basis.
Space & animal welfare | Newsmaker
In this episode of Newsmaker, John Hook chats with Dr. Jim Rice, a research scientist with ASU Space Initiative. They discuss new age space exploration as it's not just U.S. astronauts going to space with NASA, but with a few other private space exploration companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX. In the second segment, John chats with senior campaigner with PETA, Amanda Brody, about animal welfare and some misconceptions many may have about what the animal rights organization stands for.
Mando, an electronic detection K-9 | Newsmaker
In this Newsmaker, John Hook chats with Carl Smith of Paragon Service Group who owns Mando, an electronic detection K-9. The team helps fight human trafficking, child abuse and more crimes having to do with devices such as SD cards and memory sticks.
Air tankers in wildfires | Newsmaker
In this Newsmaker, FOX 10’s John Hook is talking with Beryl Shears of Western Pilot Service about the importance of air tankers in the battle against wildfires.
Looking at Arizona's budget | Newsmaker
In this Newsmaker with FOX 10's John Hook, we're talking with Kevin McCarthy of Arizona Tax Research Association. They're talking about Arizona's budget and how it's ranged year over year.
The fight against fentanyl; water storage in AZ | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're talking with Josephine Dunn. She's the mother who lost her daughter, Ashley, following a fentanyl overdose in 2021. Ashley's legacy lives on in an act signed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs named the "Ashley Dunn Act." Her mother talks about the fentanyl crisis and how she continues to fight for change. In the second segment, John Hook chats with SRP water expert, Charlie Ester, about the water crisis in Arizona and the pioneers who helped create water storage infrastructure.
Get to know Bob Parsons | Newsmaker
In this Newsmaker, FOX 10's John Hook talks with Bob Parsons. He's a veteran, has founded several companies, is a philanthropist, and is a published author of "Fire in the Hole!" To put a cherry on top, he's one of the world's wealthiest people.
Keen Azariah, friend of the 'Canal Killer' | Newsmaker
The friend of Bryan Patrick Miller, better known as the "Canal Killer, speaks with John Hook in this Newsmaker. Keen Azariah, Miller's friend, has spent years trying to make sense of all this. He wrote a book entitled "The Zombie in the Rearview." In 2023, Miller was found guilty of first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection to the deaths of two women in the 90s. Midway through, we take a break to catch up with Dr. Pei-yu (Sharon) Chen. She is the Chair of the Department of Information Systems at Arizona State.
Searching for evidence of voter fraud | Newsmaker
Nearly 3 in 10 Americans and two-thirds of Republicans believe the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump. John Hook talks to author Ken Block, who not only searched for fraud, he was hired by the Trump campaign to find it. Block is the author of Disproven: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data that Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections.
The National debt; betting at work? | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, John chats with Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute and why the U.S. needs to get a handle of the growing crisis. In the second segment, John talks with Troy Foster, a partner at The Foster Group, about sports betting while at work and joining pools in the office.
Dangers of sports betting | Newsmaker
In this episode of Newsmaker, FOX 10's John Hook chats with Ryan Pienovi. He is a recovering sports better who lives in Arizona's high country. He says March Madness could be a trigger for those struggling to keep away from betting. Here's more on his story.
One-on-one with Tom Horne | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, he's chatting one-on-one with Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne. The two are discussing the controversial school voucher program, as well as classrooms' "Structured English Immersion" program.
Maricopa County's new sheriff; sober living crisis latest | Newsmaker
FOX 10's Ellen McNamara is in for John Hook this week as she talks with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's new leader, Russ Skinner. He took over as former sheriff Paul Penzone left his post recently. In the second segment, we're talking with Reva Stewart, an advocate for Native Americans seeking sober living as the state found widespread Medicaid fraud. She helps them get into reputable homes that won't exploit those seeking help.