To talk about budget talks apparently hitting high gear, new Freedom Caucus candidates and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and Karl Gentles of The Gentles Agency.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has joined other Democratic governors in opposing the use of National Guard troops to quell protests in LA. The Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a therapist on celebrating Father's Day without a father.

The clock is ticking on a new state budget, with the fiscal year ending in a little more than two weeks. Hear from a key lawmaker on where negotiations stand. Plus, a pioneering Native journalist reflects on a 50-year career.

We hear a lot of talk these days about “toxic masculinity,” but has that phrase lost its meaning? Meet a podcast host taking ownership of the male experience. Plus, you can smell it before you see it: the scourge of the screwworm.

There’s a lot of uncertainty at universities across the country, with funding cuts and new directives from Washington. We’ll get the view from the University of Arizona. Plus, how understanding autism can inform our understanding of right-wing men.

There’s a lot of economic uncertainty right now, and much of that is coming from the federal government. We’ll hear how it’s impacting the economy in Arizona. Plus, a crisis of meaning amongst American men.

To talk about a proposal to do away with the state income tax, a potential vote to override a gubernatorial veto and more, The Show sat down with Daniel Scarpinato with Winged Victory Agency and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

A Republican candidate for governor proposes getting rid of Arizona’s state income tax. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a northern Arizona choir whose members aren't just performing to entertain.

Metro Phoenix will no longer be punished for having dirty air if the source of that pollution is coming from somewhere else. Find out about the pros and cons of the federal rule change. Plus, why a warped version of the truth is sometimes more accurate than the truth itself.

This weekend, Phoenix Fan Fusion will fill downtown with people dressed up like their favorite film and TV characters. Our CultureCap panelists discuss what happens when fandom fuses with real life. Plus, how and why immigration stories are connecting with media consumers in new ways.

There could be far fewer international students on college campuses this fall, due to Trump administration policies. What that could mean for those universities. Plus, the tenuous fate of one of the oldest Indigenous sororities.

The nature of work has changed a lot over the past few years, especially since the pandemic. How to make sure creativity doesn’t get lost in the shuffle. Plus, two Phoenix churches at the center of resurgent Christian nationalism.

To talk about a new entrant into the GOP primary for state superintendent, a new poll in the 2024 governor’s race and more, The Show sat down Regina Cobb and Sam Richard.

Arizona’s Freedom Caucus is promoting a candidate for a second statewide office in next year’s election. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, what a group of monkeys can teach us about the importance of shade.

The Trump administration has canceled more than $1 billion worth of federal science grants, according to estimates. We’ll hear from one researcher whose grant was terminated. Plus, a champion marathon runner says marathons have gotten too easy.

Jeans are getting baggier by the day, and a new generation of viewers is watching “Friends.” What’s with all this ’90s nostalgia, and will it ever end? Plus, how a tiny Arizona town with a tortured past is remaking itself as a tourist destination.

Maricopa County is testing out a new parental control system for a Valley library. Hear arguments for and against the idea. Plus, what was behind the bankruptcy of one of the country’s biggest for-profit hospital operators?

On this Memorial Day edition of The Show, we revisit some of our favorite discussions about food, including a local bagel owner about his wild ride receiving a shout-out from Bon Appétit, a New Mexico couple is growing traditional crops to produce Indigenous baby food, and more.

To talk about state lawmakers taking another break, the fake electors case heading back to a grand jury and more, The Show sat down with Marcus Dell’Artino and Reginald Bolding.

A judge has sent Arizona’s fake electors case back to a grand jury. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, how root beer became a popular drink in Sonora, Mexico.

What comes to mind when you hear the sound of an organ? How one of the world's oldest instruments became a status symbol. Plus, how Americans born intersex are impacted by Trump administration policies.

Every summer we hear the same conversation about shade. We need more of it. Why a seemingly simple solution can be so hard to actually provide. And, we'll meet a man who's been bitten by snakes hundreds of times, all in the name of science.

There has been an increase in hate incidents — including antisemitic ones — over the past few years. What’s behind that and what we can do about it. Plus, an Iraq veteran discovers a familial legacy of wartime trauma.

Ongoing talks about the future of the Colorado River often focus on who should get how much of its water. The argument for setting some of that water aside. And, a humor writer reflects on a lifetime of not taking life seriously.

To talk about another proposal to deal with immigration, another entrant into a congressional race and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson and Matt Grodsky.

To talk about a clash between the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and county recorder, members of the Trump team abandoning a gubernatorial candidate and more, The Show sat down with Doug Cole and Tony Cani.

To talk about the resignations of two state agency directors, next year’s gubernatorial campaign hitting the airwaves and more, The Show sat down with Jaime Molera and Mike Haener.

To talk about internal Democratic Party drama, President Trump endorsing a second GOP gubernatorial candidate and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero Ferguson and Roy Herrera.

To talk about the governor issuing a moratorium on new bills, the debate over a measure on Axon’s proposed new campus and more, The Show sat down with Paul Bentz and Sam Richard.

To talk about a pair of Trump administration officials in AZ, the latest in the fight between Axon and the city of Scottsdale and more, The Show sat down with Barrett Marson and Stacy Pearson.

To talk about the field to replace the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva shaping up, a plan to ask voters to end some legislative immunity and more, The Show sat down with Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

To talk about Adrian Fontes looking at a run for Congress, finger pointing over budget shortfalls and more, The Show sat down with Chuck Coughlin of HighGround and former state Rep. Reginald Bolding.

The Show sat down with Democratic attorney Tom Ryan and former state Republican lawmaker Regina Cobb to discuss Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick's essay, voting to get rid of legislative immunity for traffic tickets, enshrined abortion rights and more.

To talk about a congressional candidate giving her race another go, the back and forth of tariffs against the state’s two biggest trading partners and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero-Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and former Congressional staffer Roy Herrera.

To discuss Gov. Katie Hobbs’ new border task force, DEI changes at University of Arizona and more, The Show sat down with Doug Cole of High Ground and Sam Richard of Consilium Consulting.

Matthew Benson of Veridus and former state lawmaker Reginald Bolding joined The Show to talk about the governor’s first veto of the year, a proposal to introduce bounties in Arizona and more.

To talk about Karrin Taylor Robson entering the gubernatorial race, a measure to speed up election results and more, The Show sat down with Paul Bentz of HighGround and Mike Haener of Lumen Strategies.

To talk about the threat and then pause of tariffs against Arizona’s two biggest trading partners and more, The Show sat down with former state school superintendent Jaime Molera and Matt Grodsky with Matters of State Strategies.

To talk about Arizona’s newest Supreme Court justice, changes in the governor’s office and more are Barrett Marson of Marson Media and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

To talk about Andy Biggs pursuing a run for governor, Kris Mayes challenging Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship and more, the Show sat down with Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.