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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 News Director David Lee.
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Civilian observers pepper sprayed in South Tucson by ICE: It's not the first time such an incident has occurred in Southern Arizona. Plus, the city of Tucson is looking to make some cuts. What's on the chopping block? We talk about these issues, plus the latest response to the war in Iran, our takeaways of the Wildcats' tournament run and we set our sights on the moon. GUESTS: Joe Ferguson, Tucson Agenda; Paul Ingram, Tucson Sentinel; Tony Perkins, AZPM News; Nick Rommel, AZPM News
Spring is in the air, and Tucson’s arts and cultural scene blossoms this time of year. Professionals in the Southern Arizona arts landscape and the journalists who cover the beat sit down for a robust discussion of ways to enjoy Tucson’s arts, music and food, and some of the challenges the arts face in an ever-changing world. GUESTS: David Slutes, La Rosa; Kevin Larkin, Art State Arizona;Cathalena Burch, Arizona Daily Star; Thatcher Warrick Hess, AZPM News
This week on The Press Room, our panel discusses the latest developments in the recall effort targeting Pima County sheriff Chris Nanos. Plus, lack of DHS funding and shortage of TSA agents has put ICE agents in airports. And, institutions continue to respond to the sexual abuse allegations against late labor leader Cesar Chavez as we approach the holiday named in his honor. GUESTS:Jim Nintzel, Tucson Sentinel; Rafael Carranza, AZ Luminaria; John Washington, Lookout; Angela Gervasi, AZPM News
This week, The Press Room discusses one of the most pressing environmental issues facing southern Arizona and the greater southwest: water allocations from the Colorado River. Our panel digs into the failed negotiation between states in the Colorado River basin, the potential cuts Arizona's CAP could face and the economic fallout. Plus, we look at mining projects in the region. GUESTS: Katya Mendoza, AZPM News; Tony Davis, Arizona Daily Star; Paul Ingram, Tucson Sentinel; Sharon Megdal, Ph.D., University of Arizona Water Resources Director
On Tuesday, Pima County voters approved the Regional Transportation Authority's RTA Next plan, a two-part ballot measure that will extend the county-wide half-cent sales tax to fund a list of roadway projects, public transit and safety improvements for another 20 years. RTA Executive Director Mike Ortega joins our panel of journalists on The Press Room to discuss the agency's plans to complete yet-unfinished RTA 1 projects, and the implementation of the newly-approved plan, including accountability measures. GUESTS: Mike Ortega, RTA Executive Director; Jim Nintzel, Tucson Sentinel; Tim Steller, Arizona Daily Star; Nick Rommel, AZPM News
As Arizona Men's Basketball wins the Big 12 conference title outright this week, a panel of Tucson journalists talk Arizona sports both on and off the court: How stadium naming deals, NIL and more impact local economy and culture. Plus, the Iranian national soccer team is set to train for the World Cup at Kino Sports Complex, but with the escalating military conflict, how might those plans change? PANELISTS: Justin Spears, Arizona Daily Star
Pat Parris, KGUN 9 News, Steve Rivera, All Sports Tucson and Fox Sports 1450, Tony Perkins, AZPM News
South Tucson Mayor Roxanna Valenzuela joins The Press Room to discuss the city's decision to end its contract with Flock surveillance cameras, the partnership with Rural Metro Fire and other issues facing the community. Then, our panel of journalists discuss Tucson's Safe City Initiative and take another look at RTA Next, Props 418 and 419, ahead of the March 10 vote on the regional transportation plan. SPECIAL GUEST: Mayor Roxanna Valenzuela, city of South Tucson PANELISTS: Joe Ferguson, Tucson Agenda,Nick Rommel, AZPM News
As the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance enters its third week, national coverage is slowing, but social media influencers and YouTubers continue to dig in, sometimes highlighting sensational leads. What impact is this having overall on media credibility, public interest and the investigation itself? Plus, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem recently visited the state twice. We're fact checking her border visit, and looking into her push to make changes to Arizona's elections. And finally, our panel discusses the potential of a new ICE detention center opening in Arizona, and we remember the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
With Tucson making national headlines after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, local journalists break down the ongoing coverage. Plus, ballots for the RTA Next special election are hitting mailboxes this week. We continue our at Props 418 and 419. And Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar steps down. We talk about his tenure, and what to expect as incoming chief Monica Prieto prepares to take the reins. PANELISTS: Joe Ferguson, Tucson Agenda, Paul Ingram, Tucson Sentinel, Nick Rommel, AZPM News, Tim Steller, Arizona Daily Star. GUESTS: L.M. Boyd, AZPM News, Katya Mendoza, AZPM News
The Press Room continues the discussion on the Regional Transportation Authority’s RTA Next plan with an urban planning and transit expert. Along with our panel of journalists, we break down what you need to know about Props 418 and 419, which ask voters to extend the current half-cent sales tax to fund a new transportation plan in Pima County. Ballots are set to hit voter mailboxes next week. GUESTS: Arlie Adkins, UA Associate Professor of Urban Planning, Yana Kunichoff, AZ Luminaria, Jim Nintzel, Tucson Sentinel
Our panel of journalists and a studio audience engage in a conversation with leaders from the Regional Transportation Authority about RTA Next, a 20-year extension of the RTA One plan that voters approved in 2006. RTA Next, Propositions 418 and 419 on the upcoming ballot, asks to extend the current half-cent sales tax in Pima County, and puts a new transportation plan before voters. GUESTS: Tim Steller, Arizona Daily Star, Caitlin Schmidt, Tucson Spotlight, Nick Rommel, AZPM News, Mike Ortega, RTA Executive Director, Ted Maxwell, RTA Board Member and chair of the Arizona State Transportation Board
This week on The Press Room, we welcome a special panel of journalists whose reporting focuses on border immigration issues in the Arizona-Sonora borderlands. We're digging into their experience covering everyday life on the border, issues of security, the ongoing construction of the border wall, and potential for US involvement on Mexican soil and more.
Southern Arizona’s response to the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Plus, Mark Kelly files suit against Secretary Pete Hegseth, Marana moves forward with data center plans, and we remember the legacy of former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. GUESTS: Alisa Reznick - KJZZ, Paul Ingram - Tucson Sentinel, Danyelle Khmara - AZPM News, Katya Mendoza - AZPM News
15 years ago, a mass shooting in Tucson killed six and left 13 injured, including former Rep. Gabby Giffords. The shooting brought Tucson to the forefront of the national news. Local journalists who covered the shooting look back on that day, and the media coverage surrounding it. Plus, we sit down with a January 8 survivor to talk about how her life was forever changed 15 years ago.
The Press Room host Steve Goldstein sits down with Tucson Mayor Regina Romero for her perspectives on some of the biggest news stories in 2025 that will carry over into the new year: Tucson's Safe City's Initiative, immigration enforcement, the ongoing data center battle and more. Plus, we dive into affordability issues facing the state of Arizona and welcome a new face to The Press Room.
2025 is coming to a close, and we've got a panel of journalists joining us on The Press Room to discuss Southern Arizona's big stories of the year. From community activism against big data to a new face in Congress with a familiar name, we wrap up the year with a lively discussion of the year's news, and a look ahead to 2026.
This week, we discuss Pima County Supervisors moving Project Blue another step forward; Attorney General Kris Mayes joins lawsuit over Trump Administration attempting to charge $100,000 for H-1B visas; City council approves transit safety plan. GUESTS: Yana Kunichoff, AZ Luminaria; Dylan Smith - Tucson Sentinel; Alisa Reznick - KJZZ; Nick Rommel - AZPM News
Senator Kelly speaks at Tucson Town Hall about President Trump and in support of Mendoza's congressional bid. Updates on new potential data centers. Representative Grijalva and others pepper-sprayed by HSI and CBP as Taco Giro location were raided by ICE. GUESTS: Joe Ferguson, Tucson Agenda; Paul Ingram, Tucson Sentinel; Prerana Sannappanavar, Arizona Daily Star and Danyelle Khmara, AZPM News.
Border Patrol agents raid a No More Deaths humanitarian aid camp, allegedly without a warrant, and arrest three people. Plus, Senator Mark Kelly says he won’t back down from his criticism of President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth. This week on The Press Room, our panel of Southern Arizona journalists discuss these stories and more. GUESTS: Paul Ingram of the Tucson Sentinel, Katya Mendoza of AZPM News, and John Washington of AZ Luminaria.
A special newsmaker panel discusses homelessness in Tucson, the needs of the unhoused community, and the services available to help fill those needs. Joining us are Jenifer Darland, Pima County Office of Housing Opportunities and Homeless Solutions, Tisha Tallman, CEO of the Primavera Foundation and Bruce Beikman, Communications Director of Gospel Rescue Mission.
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