Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here's what we're chatting about on The Conversation:
☀️ Heat & Health
A new study is tying extreme heat to 33 health issues and it's more than dehydration and heat stroke. Researchers found the dangerous temps mess with our mental health and during a heat wave, there were more incidents of car crashes and firearm injuries.
🍽️ Gourmet Honors
19 Valley restaurants get Michelin recognition, but no star. Plus, René Andrade, chef at Bacanora and Huarachis Taqueria, received the Michelin Young Chef Award! azfamily.com/2026/08/27/19-arizona-restaurants-earn-southwest-guide-honors-despite-no-michelin-stars
🎢 Roller Coaster Controversy
A new CNN investigation says a Six Flags roller coaster has proven to be life-threatening. The theme park insists, it's fine. azfamily.com/2026/08/27/2-women-suffer-life-threatening-brain-injuries-after-riding-famous-six-flags-coaster-report-says
🏉 AZ Joins the Scrum?
The City of Phoenix is backing a bid for Arizona to host the Rugby World Cup 5 years from now.
🗨️ The Conversation streams live weekdays 11am-12pm PST. Join Colton Shone and Simone Cuccurullo as they unpack and dive into the top stories trending in Arizona.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
06:49 114-degree high in Phoenix today
10:15 Researchers say heat waves hurt health in surprising ways
13:32 Wildfire smoke can cause brain inflammation according to Barrow study
19:02 Michelin guide honors Tratto, Fry Bread House, Pizzeria Bianco, & others in new list
27:22 Chandler restaurants closing: Recreo Cantina, Tipsy Egg & The Uncommon
31:03 CNN investigation into Six Flags Magic Mountain X2 roller coaster
36:16 Will Vai Resort or Mattel Adventure Park ever open in Glendale?
41:53 Rugby World Cup 2031
43:59 NFL cancels Pro Bowl
53:40 Will Apple release a folding iPhone?
Here's what we're chatting about on The Conversation:
☀️ Heat & Health
A new study is tying extreme heat to 33 health issues and it's more than dehydration and heat stroke. Researchers found the dangerous temps mess with our mental health and during a heat wave, there were more incidents of car crashes and firearm injuries.
🍽️ Gourmet Honors
19 Valley restaurants get Michelin recognition, but no star. Plus, René Andrade, chef at Bacanora and Huarachis Taqueria, received the Michelin Young Chef Award! azfamily.com/2026/08/27/19-arizona-restaurants-earn-southwest-guide-honors-despite-no-michelin-stars
🎢 Roller Coaster Controversy
A new CNN investigation says a Six Flags roller coaster has proven to be life-threatening. The theme park insists, it's fine. azfamily.com/2026/08/27/2-women-suffer-life-threatening-brain-injuries-after-riding-famous-six-flags-coaster-report-says
🏉 AZ Joins the Scrum?
The City of Phoenix is backing a bid for Arizona to host the Rugby World Cup 5 years from now.
🗨️ The Conversation streams live weekdays 11am-12pm PST. Join Colton Shone and Simone Cuccurullo as they unpack and dive into the top stories trending in Arizona.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
06:49 114-degree high in Phoenix today
10:15 Researchers say heat waves hurt health in surprising ways
13:32 Wildfire smoke can cause brain inflammation according to Barrow study
19:02 Michelin guide honors Tratto, Fry Bread House, Pizzeria Bianco, & others in new list
27:22 Chandler restaurants closing: Recreo Cantina, Tipsy Egg & The Uncommon
31:03 CNN investigation into Six Flags Magic Mountain X2 roller coaster
36:16 Will Vai Resort or Mattel Adventure Park ever open in Glendale?
41:53 Rugby World Cup 2031
43:59 NFL cancels Pro Bowl
53:40 Will Apple release a folding iPhone?
