The Press Room
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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Navigating Our Financial Times | episode trailer (opens the original)
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How today's shifting economic landscape affects Arizona families, retirees, workers, and businesses. Hosted by Nicole Cox with expert guests from academia and journalism, each episode offers clarity, context, and conversation on the real-world impacts of inflation, tariffs, labor shifts, housing, and more — all through a local lens.
AZ. Rep Adelita Grijalva on midterms, affordability (opens the original)
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As the November midterm elections approach, The Press Room sits down with the four candidates running to represent Southern Arizona's two Congressional Districts. This week, Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-CD7) discusses her approach to issues surrounding affordability, immigration enforcement, water scarcity, education and more, as she seeks her first full term since winning the seat in a special election in 2025. GUEST: Rep. Adelita Grijalva
Mayor Regina Romero talks gun violence in Tucson | Affordability and homelessness issues (opens the original)
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Tucson Mayor Regina Romero joins The Press Room this week to discuss public safety in the wake of two high-profile acts of gun violence: July's downtown mass shooting and the targeted killing of members of the LGBTQ community. Plus, we examine how the city is addressing issues surrounding homelessness and affordability. GUESTS: Tucson Mayor Regina Romero; Yana Kunichoff, Arizona Luminaria; Mia Kortright, Tucson Sentinel; Laura Holanszky, AZPM News
Pima County Recorder talks voting in Arizona | Shooting at Tucson gay bar (opens the original)
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Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly joins us on The Press Room to share need-to-know voter information, just as vote-by-mail is once again making national headlines. Plus, issues of tribal sovereignty emerge as Border Patrol and the Tohono O'odham Nation exchange barbs over border wall construction. And Tucson Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a midtown gay bar as a hate crime. GUESTS: Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly; Angela Gervasi, AZPM News; Jim Nintzel, Tucs
One-on-one with Gov. Katie Hobbs | 2026 midterm election polling (opens the original)
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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
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