# Episode 1: 🌵 Arizona Unscripted - It’s Getting Hot (and Thirsty) Out Here!

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Podcast: [Arizona Unscripted](https://stenobird.com/podcast/arizona-unscripted-7852457)
Published: 2026-05-07T02:17:55+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to Arizona Unscripted , the podcast all about Arizona—its people, places, events, and the local issues that shape everyday life across the state . Join host Bart Sullivan and co-host Diane McMahan for our pilot episode, where we bring together voices from several counties across Arizona for a timely and important conversation. As temperatures begin to rise, we take a closer look at the growing challenges of extreme heat and water sustainability —issues that are already impacting communities statewide. From urban areas to rural towns, our guests share local insights, concerns, and ideas on how Arizona is adapting to these pressures. 🌵 Arizona stories 👥 Community voices 🌡️ Rising heat 💧 Water challenges Arizona Unscripted is about real conversations, grounded in local experiences—connecting communities across the state, one episode at a time. 🎧 Tune in and be part of the conversation.

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