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.
Talking TikTok ban bill with cyber security expert | Newsmaker
In this segment of John Hook's Newsmaker, Tim Roemer, a cyber security expert and homeland security consultant, talks the possibility of a TikTok ban that U.S. lawmakers are proposing.
Arizona AG Kris Mayes talks state issues | Newsmaker
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes talks with FOX 10's John Hook in this Newsmaker about school vouchers, the massive statewide sober living scheme and other issues plaguing Arizona.
Arizona sheriff talks border security | Newsmaker
In this weekend's Newsmaker, FOX 10's John Hook catches up with Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes on the immigration battle in Arizona. In the second segment, we chat with Tom Hatten, CEO of Mountainside Fitness and chairman of the Back the Blue campaign.
'Gilbert Goons' & dueling visits to the border | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're talking with investigative reporter Robert Anglen of the Arizona Republic about the teen violence in the East Valley allegedly committed by the so-called "Gilbert Goons." In the second segment, we're talking with Fox reporter Mills Hayes about the dueling visits to the U.S. Mexico border by former President Donald Trump and Joe Biden on the same day but in different cities.
Crime in Phoenix & amazing sports stories | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, FOX 10's Ellen McNamara fills in for John and she goes over a range of stories that have been trending. First up, we're chatting with Phoenix Police about the so-called "dinner-time" burglaries plaguing high-end Valley homes. More stories in this episode include a local athlete's major accomplishment and the story of a woman with an awesome update after she stole the hearts of WM Phoenix Open goers a few years ago.
Meet FBI's Akil Davis | Newsmaker
FOX 10's John Hook speaks with Akil Davis, a Special Agent in Charge with the FBI, for this Newsmaker. They discuss the surge of migrants at the border and the measures being taken for the safety of Americans.
Planes and politics | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're talking about plane safety and the 2024 election. In the first segment, we're talking with pilot Adam Silva who knows quite a lot about plane safety and gives his take on the Boeing 737 Max 9 controversy following the Alaska Airlines incident. In the second segment, we're talking with the executive director of the Arizona Association of Counties, Jennifer Marson, about the checks and balances of elections.
Border issues & the 2024 election | Newsmaker
In this episode of Newsmaker, FOX 10's John Hook talks all things U.S.-Mexico border with Art Del Cueto with the National Border Patrol Council. In the second segment, we're also talking politics with Marcus Dell'Artino of FirstStrategic.
Trump wins Iowa caucus | Newsmaker
In this episode of Newsmaker, FOX 10's John Hook is talking with long-time political analyst and pollster Mike O'Neil about former President Donald Trump winning the Iowa caucus and what it means for the trajectory of the 2024 presidential race.
Jeremy Corbell on UFOs | Newsmaker
Jeremy Corbell joins FOX 10's John Hook on this Newsmaker for a preview of their deep dive into UFOs coming up in the new year.
Linda Williams retiring after 42 years | Newsmaker
John Hook takes a walk down memory lane with FOX 10 icon Linda Williams as she's retiring after more than 40 years as a journalist.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we catch up with Congresswoman Debbie Lesko as she gets ready to leave Congress. In the second segment, we're talked with a healthcare expert about Arizona and its aging population.