The Press Room

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pima County Board of Supervisors votes not to remove Sheriff Chris Nanos from office; looking at the facts behind a pneumonia outbreak in a Tucson neighborhood; and how Arizona lawmakers could respond to pressure for passing a new state budget.

A four-day week is coming to one of Tucson's high schools. How will breaking from the traditional school week make a difference? Plus, a state spending proposal threatens the future of downtown Tucson development. And the city cuts off water to Project Blue, just as developers are breaking ground: We'll have an update as Southern Arizona's data center fight continues.

Despite strong publish pushback, Arizona's data center boom continues. What's the latest for two proposed data centers here in Southern Arizona? Plus, we preview the 2026 election season, and what voters can expect. And the DeConcini Port of Entry could be in for a $2 billion update. We discuss how that project might transform downtown Nogales.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors continues to scrutinize Sheriff Chris Nanos over questions about his record. Meanwhile, the City of Tucson weighs its budget options: Could fare-free public transit be on the chopping block? Plus, our host Tony Perkins sits down for a one-on-one with prominent University of Arizona astrophysicist Erika Hamden, recently named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow.GUESTS:Tim Steller, Arizona Daily Star; John Washington, Lookout;Angela Gervasi, AZPM News.Special Newsmaker Guest:

Erika Hamden, PhD, University of Arizona.