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The Press Room

The Press Room

By: AZPM
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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
Episodes
  • ICE arrests DACA recipient, plus UA graduating class boos commencement speaker

    ICE arrests DACA recipient, plus UA graduating class boos commencement speaker
    May 22 2026
    Monday morning, ICE arrested a Tucson resident and DACA recipient in her home. How has the community reacted to this news? Plus, University of Arizona graduated its class of 2026 last week, while the stadium erupted with booing. Our panel of journalists break down what all the fuss was about this week on The Press Room. PANELISTS: Angela Gervasi, AZPM News; Joe Ferguson Tucson Agenda; Paul Ingram, Tucson Sentinel
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    27 mins
  • Pima County Supervisors vote not to remove Chris Nanos from office, plus a pneumonia outbreak in Tucson

    Pima County Supervisors vote not to remove Chris Nanos from office, plus a pneumonia outbreak in Tucson
    May 14 2026
    The Pima County Board of Supervisors votes not to remove Sheriff Chris Nanos from office; looking at the facts behind a pneumonia outbreak in a Tucson neighborhood; and how Arizona lawmakers could respond to pressure for passing a new state budget.
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    27 mins
  • 4-Day school week, AZ state budget talks, and a border wall update

    4-Day school week, AZ state budget talks, and a 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
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