Drama continues over the Arizona gubernatorial debate. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and more of the week’s top stories. Plus filmmaker John Waters — the “Pope of Trash” — on his upcoming show in Phoenix. That and more on The Show.

There have been efforts over the years to change the way the Arizona legislature works — with mixed results. A longtime capitol lobbyist on what changes he’d like to see. And a groundbreaking actress takes the stage in Mesa as King Lear. That and more on The Show.

Law enforcement has been under the microscope in recent years as debate has focused on funding and tactics. The recently retired U.S. marshal for Arizona reflects on his career and that public conversation. And from spiders to snakes, we break down our greatest fears this Halloween season. That and more on The Show.

The Valley’s housing market has been going gangbusters for the last two years. Have rising interest rates finally slowed down the price hikes? Plus, a Tucson-based writer on her new novel about neighbors in Phoenix. That and more on The Show.

Voters have a lot of issues on their minds as they consider how to fill out their ballots. How elections themselves have become a big part of that discussion. Plus, a healer on drawing attention to indigenous medicine traditions. That and more on The Show.

The candidates in Arizona’s nationally-watched U.S. Senate race took to the debate stage in advance of November’s election. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And why Valley sports fans spend less to see their home teams play than fans in other cities. That and more on The Show.

This year’s monsoon season was wetter than in recent years. A look back at monsoon 2022. And restaurateur Sam Fox on what’s next. That and more on The Show.

The state has an affordable housing crisis. Why some experts think shopping centers could hold part of the solution. And a Tiny Desert Concert with Valley rapper Mega Ran. That and more on The Show.

The Valley is seeing a massive increase in people experiencing homelessness. We visit "the zone" in downtown Phoenix and learn why so many of them are seniors. And the plan to help revitalize a beloved Tempe landmark. That and more on The Show.

Races for U.S. Senate and governor have generated much of the attention leading up to November’s election. A look down the ballot at the handful of competitive races for state Legislature. And as summer hopefully comes to an end, rainy songs to get us in the mood for cooler temps.