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The Press Room

The Press Room

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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.©2026 AZPM Politics & Government
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  • 4-Day School Week, AZ State Budget Talks and Border Wall Update

    4-Day School Week, AZ State Budget Talks and Border Wall Update
    May 8 2026
    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.
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    27 mins
  • Arizona's Data Center Boom, 2026 Election Preview and The DeConcini Port of Entry

    Arizona's Data Center Boom, 2026 Election Preview and The DeConcini Port of Entry
    May 1 2026
    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.
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    27 mins
  • Tucson budget options, Sheriff Nanos update and astrophysicist Erika Hamden

    Tucson budget options, Sheriff Nanos update and astrophysicist Erika Hamden
    Apr 24 2026
    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.
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    27 mins
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