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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 veteran newsman S... more
FAQs about The Press Room:How many episodes does The Press Room have?The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.
June 06, 2025A report that ICE impersonated utility workers, and how divided are we, really?Advocates providing information and support outside immigration court, a report that ICE impersonated Tucson Electric Power workers, and how divided are we, really? Plus, economic impacts of uncertainty in AZ, and Justine Wadsack is back (in court). Dylan Smith of the Tucson Sentinel, Danyelle Khmara of AZPM News, the Arizona Republic's Sarah Lapidus, and University of Arizona Professor Samara Klar discuss this week's top news stories with host Steve Goldstein....more28minPlay
May 30, 2025First debate by Democratic candidates for CD7, mayor of Tucson's controversial Qatar tripThe University of Arizona responds to Trump executive orders by consolidating cultural centers, and the first debate by Democratic candidates for Congressional District 7, including newcomer Deja Foxx. Plus, the Supreme Court declines to hear Oak Flat tribal religious rights case, making way for copper mining, and Tucson mayor Regina Romero's controversial trip to Qatar. GUESTS: Caitlin Schmidt (Tucson Spotlight), Paul Ingram (Tucson Sentinel), Tim Steller (Arizona Daily Star), Hannah Cree (AZPM News)...more27minPlay
May 23, 2025Arrests at Phoenix courthouse by ICE officials, anniversary of border patrol shootingICE officials make arrests at immigration court in Phoenix and the two-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of a Tohono O'odham man by border patrol agents. Plus, Daniel Hernandez releases a new ad for his CD7 run, and firefighters showing increased levels of PFAS. GUESTS: John Washington (AZ Luminaria), Alisa Reznick (KJZZ), Jim Nintzel (Tucson Sentinel), Katya Mendoza (AZPM News)...more27minPlay
May 16, 2025Gallego unveils new plan, bill vetoed requiring hospitals to ask immigration statusSenator Ruben Gallego unveils a new immigration and border plan, Customs and Border Protection eliminates protections for vulnerable people in custody, and Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes a bill requiring hospitals to ask about immigration status. GUESTS: Rafael Carranza (AZ Luminaria), Paul Ingram (Tucson Sentinel), Caitlin Schmidt (Tucson Spotlight), Christopher Conover (AZPM News)...more27minPlay
May 16, 2025Arrests at Phoenix courthouse by ICE officials, anniversary of border patrol shooting | May 22, 2025ICE officials make arrests at immigration court in Phoenix, anniversary of the fatal shooting of a Tohono O’odham man by border patrol agents, Daniel Hernandez releases ad, and firefighters showing increased levels of PFAS. GUESTS: John Washington (AZ Luminaria), Alisa Reznick (KJZZ), Jim Nintzel (Tucson Sentinel), Katya Mendoza (AZPM News)...more27minPlay
May 09, 2025Juan Ciscomani warns he won't support Medicaid cuts, Oak Flat land swap controversyCongressman Juan Ciscomani signs a letter warning he won't support steep Medicaid cuts, University of Arizona Faculty vote to have UA President Garimella push back against the Trump administration, controversy surrounding a land swap at Oak Flat, and a new member joins the Tucson City Council. GUESTS: Jim Nintzel (Tucson Sentinel), Prerana Sannappanavar (Arizona Daily Star), Dan Shearer (Green Valley News and Sun), Paola Rodriguez (AZPM News)...more28minPlay
May 02, 2025TEP vs. city-run utility feasibility, new mom in Border Patrol custody at TMCBernie Sanders endorses a Southern Arizona congressional candidate, Border Patrol places a new mother in custody within Tucson Medical Center, a Tucson Electric Power vs. city-run utility feasibility study, Trump policy changes affecting international students, and more. GUESTS: Caitlin Schmidt (Tucson Spotlight), John Washington (AZ Luminaria), Tim Steller (Arizona Daily Star), Danyelle Khmara (AZPM News)...more28minPlay
April 25, 2025American citizen detained by ICE, Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona ICE ActWe discuss the national controversy surrounding Jose Hermosillo, an American citizen who was detained by ICE for ten days in a story first broke by AZPM. Also, a huge decrease in border crossings, Governor Hobbs vetoes the Arizona ICE Act, attorney Mo Goldman announces a run for CD6, Superintendent Tom Horne on DEI in the Tucson Unified School District, and another lawsuit filed on behalf of international students against the Trump Administration. GUESTS: Rafael Carranza (AZ Luminaria), Paul Ingram (Tucson Sentinel), Danyelle Khmara (AZPM News)...more27minPlay
April 25, 2025The Press Room trailerJoin host Steve Goldstein and a rotating panel of experienced local journalists for a deeper, more nuanced look at all the week's headlines....more1minPlay
FAQs about The Press Room:How many episodes does The Press Room have?The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.