The Rundown: Council protest, economics of the arts, Valeria Fernandez

(Nick Serpa/DD)

The Rundown is a collaboration between Downtown Devil and Blaze Radio that recaps Downtown Devil’s weekly coverage of downtown Phoenix.

In this week’s episode, Editor-in-Chief Kara Carlson, Politics Editor Daniel Perle and Education Editor Stephanie Morse talk about the economic impact of nonprofit arts organizations, how protesters took over a City Council meeting and The Arizona Republic’s discussion about what it means to be mixed-race in America.

Later, they speak with Cronkite Noticias Professor Valeria Fernandez about former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s legacy after President Trump pardoned him.

Stories referenced in this episode:

Protesters take center stage at City Council meeting

The Arizona Republic holds conversation on multiracial identities

Phoenix arts generates over $400 million annually

Contact the hosts at dmperle@asu.edu, Kara.Carlson@asu.edu and smorses1855@gmail.com.