The Rundown: Talking Stick Arena, Block 23 and scooters

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

Hosts Daniel Perle, Rebecca Spiess and Morgan Willis discuss the 2019 Phoenix Women’s March, incoming developments at Block 23 and electric scooters which could be coming to downtown Phoenix. For the first segment they talk to Ryan Boyd about his opinion piece on the renovation deal to Talking Stick Resort Arena and its implications.

Stories referenced in this episode:

City Council approves Talking Stick renovations at chaotic meeting

Opinion: Suns arena deal is a necessary evil that must be mitigated

2019 Phoenix Women’s March sees lower turnout, focus on inclusivity

Electric scooters, rainbow sidewalks and transit safety

Block 23 celebrates topping off retail space

Contact the hosts at dmperle@asu.edu, Rebecca.Speiss@asu.edu and mbwillis@asu.edu.