As the November midterm elections approach, The Press Room is featuring in-depth interviews with the candidates running to represent Southern Arizona in Congress. Eyes across the country are on the tight race in CD 6 between incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani and his Democrat challenger JoAnna Mendoza. As he seeks to retain his seat for a third term, Rep. Ciscomani joins us in studio to share his position on immigration, healthcare, the war in Iran and more.

Congressional District 6 Rep. Juan Ciscomani on immigration, healthcare and more

This week, join us for an exclusive interview with Governor Katie Hobbs. She sits down one-on-one with host Tony Perkins to discuss affordability, water security, data centers and more. Join us for the first in a series of candidate interviews leading up to the midterm elections this November, all part of AZPM Vote 2026. Plus, University of Arizona Government and Public Policy Professor Samara Klar joins us to break down the latest polling in the Arizona governor's race. GUESTS: Gov. Katie Hobbs; Arizona; Samara Klar, Ph.D.; University of Arizona Government and Public Policy professor

One-on-one with Gov. Katie Hobbs | 2026 midterm election polling

Congressman 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)

Juan Ciscomani warns he won't support Medicaid cuts, Oak Flat land swap controversy

Bernie 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)

TEP vs. city-run utility feasibility, new mom in Border Patrol custody at TMC

We 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)

American citizen detained by ICE, Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona ICE Act

Join host Steve Goldstein and a rotating panel of experienced local journalists for a deeper, more nuanced look at all the week's headlines.

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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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