On Fact Check Arizona, AZPM puts a public radio twist on your typical fact check. We'll start by looking at the accuracy of a statement, but we'll also bring you context, further analysis and expert thoughts on what a particular statement tells us about a certain race for office or Arizona politics in general.
We look at how campaigns on both sides of the abortion issue are attempting to persuade voters, and why those claims sometimes leave out key context.
24 Oct 2024
Election conspiracy theories
We dive into election conspiracy theories with Jen Fifield, who covers Arizona elections for Votebeat.
17 Oct 2024
We oblige factcheckthisad.com's request
On this week's episode, we take whomever built the website factcheckthisad.com up on their offer, and dissect multiple ads that go after Arizona congressional challengers.
3 Oct 2024
Utility rates, the Corporation Commission and green energy
On this episode, we start with a statement by a presidential candidate about electric bills, which leads to the topic of the board that regulates the state's utilities, the Arizona Corporation Commission. We look at some claims made during a debate for three seats on that commission while explaining how it does its work.
26 Sept 2024
Fact checking the Prop. 314 "Secure the Border Act" debate
Proposition 314 offers voters a variety of changes to how Arizona would handle crimes linked to the state's border with Mexico. Those proposals brought a variety of claims to light when Republican State Senator John Kavanagh and Democratic State Representative Analise Ortiz debated them on September 20. This week, we hear about some of the most-frequently made claims in that debate.
19 Sept 2024
Is The Epoch Times really '#1 trusted news'?
If you've driven on Interstate 10 lately, particularly between Tucson and Phoenix, you may have noticed billboards proclaiming The Epoch Times as "#1 Trusted News". But the news outlet's shadowy ownership structure and suspect reporting make it a questionable resource.
13 Sept 2024
Season 2 Trailer
This season on Fact Check Arizona, we look at what people around the 2024 election are saying and whether they have the facts on their side. We'll look not just at facts but also context, and we'll bring the receipts so you can follow along.
22 Nov 2022
How we fact check
The Fact Check AZ team discuss how we'd dissect a questionable campaign mailer.
7 Nov 2022
Voting Machines and election integrity
Who builds and maintains vote tabulation equipment, and how do we know it is working as intended?
1 Nov 2022
The Race for Senate and Pulling to the Middle
Why would Blake Masters make major changes in the policy portion of his website? Is he alone in doing so?
25 Oct 2022
Abortion and statewide races
Abortion misconceptions and changing stances are frequent in Arizona campaigns.
18 Oct 2022
The Border in the Governor's Race
Lake and Hobbs' plans for border security and immigration vary widely.
11 Oct 2022
Examining the allegations made by schools superintendent candidates
Both candidates have attacked the other over certain claims. Here's a look at how true they are.
4 Oct 2022
Mark Finchem's claims of voter fraud
The Tucson legislator and Arizona Secretary of State candidate has been persistent in his claims of election fraud, despite multiple audits.
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