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This weekly roundtable news program provides deep discussion on the latest headlines from local, trusted, and experienced journalists from around Arizona. The Press Room is hosted by AZPM veteran journalist Tony Perkins.

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Breaking down Arizona's Primary Election

Primary Election Day in Arizona is fewer than two weeks away. With ballots already in the hands of voters, The Press Room is talking primaries this week. We're examining key state and local primary races, and examining national trends and polling data as we begin looking ahead to the November midterms. PANEL: Samara Klar, Ph. D., University of Arizona professor; Joe Ferguson, Tucson Agenda

26 min
3 juli

Supreme Court delivers two major immigration decisions

The US Supreme Court has delivered two major decisions on immigration. Our panel of journalists breaks down how the rulings affect Southern Arizona. Plus, some difficult questions facing the University of Arizona on how it manages its money. PANEL: Angela Gervasi, AZPM News; Caitlin Schmidt, Tucson Spotlight; Erik Fink, News 4 Tucson

27 min
26 juni

Border wall standoff in the San Rafael Valley

A standoff in the San Rafael Valley: How opposing sides are responding to a new challenge at the border. Plus, we take a look at Southern Arizona's economic forecast, and the external factors affecting jobs, affordability and more. And as we close out Pride month 2026, what challenges are organizations within the community facing in the future? PANEL: Hannah Cree, Arizona Daily Star; Susan Barnett, Independent Journalist; Paul Ingram, Tucson Sentinel

27 min
19 juni

Arizona's new $18.3B state budget

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a new state budget into law. The Press Room's panel of journalists breaks down what's in the $18.3B budget and what it means for tax cuts and public program funding. Plus, as summer sets and Southern Arizona braces for extreme weather events, we look at the resources available for our most vulnerable residents, the unhoused population. And on the heels of the debate between the Republican candidates for governor, we take a look at that race leading into July's primary election. PANEL: Jim Nintzel, Tucson Sentinel; Joe Ferguson, Tucson Agenda; John Washington, Lookout; Laura Holanszky, AZPM News

27 min
12 juni

Funding public transit safety, plus a potential bus strike

Could Sun Tran drivers be on the verge of a strike? Tucson's Mayor and Council begin to put RTA Next public safety funds to use on public transit. Plus, we talk about the latest development surrounding a South Tucson landmark-turned-eyesore. And with election season coming up, we preview a heated Southern Arizona legislative primary race. PANEL: Nick Rommel, AZPM News; Caitlin Schmidt, Tucson Spotlight; Tim Steller, Arizona Daily Star; Paul Ingram,Tucson Sentinel

27 min
5 juni

What could midterm election results mean for Arizona? Plus, Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield

With primaries now in full swing for this midterm election cycle, we break down what early results in other states could mean for Arizona's upcoming elections. Plus, what's behind the sudden push to modernize the DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales? Those stories and more, plus a one-on-one interview with Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield, as he finishes out his final term in office. GUEST: Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield; PANEL: Susan Barnett, Independent Journalist; Eric Fink, KVOA News 4 Tucson; Noor Haghighi, AZPM News

27 min
29 maj

Rep. Adelita Grijalva on ICE, the water crisis in Arizona, and more

Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva joins us this week on The Press Room for the first time since taking office last fall. She discusses ICE and immigration, the state's water crisis and more. Plus, on our weekly roundtable we talk about the future of Tucson's Berger Performing Arts Center, and the decision to move the Iranian national soccer team's training basecamp out of the Old Pueblo. GUEST: Rep. Adelita Grijalva; PANEL: Cathalena E. Burch, Thatcher Warrick Hess

27 min
22 maj

ICE arrests DACA recipient, plus UA graduating class boos commencement speaker

Monday morning, ICE arrested a Tucson resident and DACA recipient in her home. How has the community reacted to this news? Plus, University of Arizona graduated its class of 2026 last week, while the stadium erupted with booing. Our panel of journalists break down what all the fuss was about this week on The Press Room. PANELISTS: Angela Gervasi, AZPM News; Joe Ferguson Tucson Agenda; Paul Ingram, Tucson Sentinel

27 min

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This weekly roundtable news program provides deep discussion on the latest headlines from local, trusted, and experienced journalists from around Arizona. The Press Room is hosted by AZPM veteran journalist Tony Perkins.