SNAP decline; ‘Rain Bombs;’ ‘Radio That Rocked the Valley’
April 14
On this episode of “Arizona Horizon,” we discussed recent changes to SNAP benefits and how it is impacting Arizona recipients. The Department of Economic Security said this large decline is likely due to a change in SNAP eligibility requirements that pushed many Arizonans out of the program. Carrie Aranda, Director of Mission Advancement at Tempe Community Action Agency, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the effects of these SNAP changes.
“NOVA,” PBS’s long-running science series, will feature the weather phenomenon known as “rain bombs” on an upcoming episode airing at 8 p.m. on April 22, 2026, for Earth Day. “NOVA” sets out to discover why these wet microbursts occur and how meteorologists can better predict them. Mike Olbinski, a local storm chaser and professional photographer, joined “Arizona Horizon” to talk about “rain bombs.”
Finally, we learned about a new exhibit at the Chandler Museum about the history of radio in Phoenix. The exhibit is called “Radio That Rocked the Valley,” and will remain open until September 27, 2026.
