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.
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Host Tony Perkins and contributors John Washington and Samara Klar, Ph.D. talk midterm elections.
Republican candidate Daniel Butierez is seeking election in Congressional District 7.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva joins The Press Room as she seeks re-election in AZ Congressional District 7.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero talks public safety, climate change, homelessness and affordability.
Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly; tribal sovereignty and border wall construction
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview, part of AZPM Vote 2026.
Arizona asks the federal government for some money back; mudslinging in the Ciscomani-Mendoza race.
Tohono O’odham Nation tells wall contractors ‘no trespassing;’ migrants deported to uncertain future
Tucson restricts new data centers; Colorado River cuts coming; picks for Lt. Gov. candidates.
ICE detains Tucson woman after unrelated court hearing; border wall encroaches on sensitive habitat.
Primary election results; officials, businesses, community respond to downtown Tucson mass shooting.
Education beat journalists talk tech in the classrooms, affordability, school choice and elections.
Recent episodes
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In this special bonus edition of The Press Room, AZPM News brings you an in-depth look at key Arizona races during this midterm cycle. -
On the ballot this November, voters decide on public school funding, education leadership and more. Three education beat reporters join The Press Room to make sense of it all. -
As Election Day rapidly approaches, what key issues are driving rural voters to cast their ballots? And our Press Room contributors discuss heated rhetoric and threats of political violence, as well as the latest activism at the border as wall construction continues. Plus, we welcome student journalists to the table to share their reporting on the youth vote. PANEL: L.M. Boyd, AZPM News; John Washington, Lookout; Susan Barnett, Independent Journalist -
The final installment of The Press Room's in-depth sessions with the candidates running to represent Southern Arizona in Congress: Eyes across the country are on the tight race in CD 6 between incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani and his Democrat challenger JoAnna Mendoza. As she seeks to unseat the two-term congressman, JoAnna Mendoza joins us in studio to share her positions on immigration, healthcare, the war in Iran and more. -
As the November midterm elections approach, The Press Room is featuring in-depth interviews with the candidates running to represent Southern Arizona in Congress. Eyes across the country are on the tight race in CD 6 between incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani and his Democrat challenger JoAnna Mendoza. As he seeks to retain his seat for a third term, Rep. Ciscomani joins us in studio to share his position on immigration, healthcare, the war in Iran and more. -
As the November midterm elections approach, The Press Room is featuring in-depth interviews with the candidates running to represent Southern Arizona's two Congressional Districts. This week Daniel Butierez, the Republican challenger in CD7, discusses issues surrounding immigration enforcement, healthcare, affordability and more. GUEST: CD 7 Republican Congressional Candidate Daniel Butierez -
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 -
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
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Tony is a veteran journalist whose career in broadcast journalism has spanned more than 30 years and 2 continents. He is host of The Press Room and producer for Arizona Science.