Empty Seats: Matthew Casey On The Future Of Sport In Phoenix

Published: Nov. 13, 2020, 10 a.m.

Matthew Casey, a reporter with the local radio station KJZZ, investigates the impact of sports and COVID-19 on Phoenix\u2019s culture and economy. His podcast series Empty Seats, a KJZZ Original Production, explores the history of sports in the city, the local effects of the sports industry crash, and what needs to happen for a safe return to sport. He says that Phoenix has provided an advantageous environment for teams with its ideal climate, state of the art facilities, state tourism efforts, and cooperating leadership.