Fact Check Arizona
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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.
October 29, 2024
Fact Check AZ: Claims in the campaigns for and against Prop 139
Both sides are pushing messages that sometimes leave out some key information.
October 24, 2024
Fact Check Arizona: Election Conspiracy Theories
With claims of voter fraud and election conspiracy theories abounding, we check in with a reporter who covers voting.
October 17, 2024
Fact Check AZ: We oblige factcheckthisad.com's request
The website is featured in online attack ads, and traces back to a major GOP congressional Super PAC.
October 3, 2024
Fact Check Arizona: Utility rates, the Corporation Commission and green energy
As Arizonans prepare to elect new utility regulators, we look at how those offices work and what candidates have said about its work.
September 26, 2024
Fact checking the Prop. 314 "Secure the Border Act" debate
We check the claims made in the Clean Elections Commission debate over Proposition 314.
September 19, 2024
Fact Check AZ: Is The Epoch Times really '#1 trusted news'?
The news outlet's shadowy ownership structure and suspect reporting make it a questionable resource.
November 30, 2022
Fact Check Arizona bonus episode: How we fact check
The Fact Check AZ team discuss how we'd dissect a questionable campaign mailerNovember 7, 2022
Fact Check AZ: Ep. 6 Voting Machines and election integrity
Who builds and maintains vote tabulation equipment, and how do we know it is working as intended?October 31, 2022
Fact Check AZ: Ep. 5 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?October 25, 2022
Fact Check Arizona: Ep. 4 Abortion and statewide races
Abortion misconceptions and changing stances are frequent in Arizona campaignsOctober 19, 2022
Fact Check Arizona: Ep. 3 The Border in the Governor's Race
Lake and Hobbs' plans for border security and immigration vary widely.October 11, 2022
Fact Check Arizona: Ep. 2 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.October 3, 2022
Fact Check Arizona: Ep. 1 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 auditsShow Details
WHEN TO LISTEN: New episodes appear Monday mornings during election seasonWHERE CAN I LISTEN: Fact Check Arizona will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and NPR One.
