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There’s debate about who gets to investigate Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations of pay to play. Is politics driving the reaction to the scandal? Plus, a new version of “Peter Pan” rewrites the Native American characters as guardians of endangered traditions. That and more on The Show.

Incoming college students in Arizona have been affected by problems with the federal financial aid form more so than those in other states. Find out what that’s meant for those students. Plus, if you're hitting the trails this summer, are you up on your trail etiquette? That and more on The Show.

Fentanyl continues to be a major problem, both here in Arizona and across the country. The Drug Enforcement Agency’s special agent in charge in Arizona on how they're trying to deal with it. Plus, how Jan. 6 inspired some supporters of former President Donald Trump to take more control of the GOP. That and more on The Show.

The Arizona House OK’d a border security ballot measure, and President Joe Biden signed an executive order on the asylum system. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze those and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a hospice musician on the delicate challenge of providing comfort for patients at the end of their lives. That and more on The Show.

The scientific background of Mexico’s new president has generated a lot of excitement on this side of the border. Why the perception is a little different in Mexico. And, a local theater company explores the viability of weirdness in modern American culture. That and more on The Show.

The Sonoran Desert has historically been relatively immune from wildfire. What new research says about why that’s changing. And a new novel looks at the personal story of Florence Nightingale. That and more on The Show.

After last summer’s record-breaking heat, the Valley is expected to see above-average high temperatures this week. How a new center at the University of Arizona will aim to help communities deal with extreme heat. And, why reclassifying marijuana may not impact research on it all that much. That and more on The Show.

The Arizona Coyotes move to Utah followed a tumultuous tenure in Glendale. The former mayor on the team’s time in the West Valley city. And some of the challenges that Mexico's new president will face. That and more on The Show.

A special state House committee has recommended impeaching Attorney General Kris Mayes. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, one of the stars of “The Sandlot” talks about the film’s legacy more than 30 years after its release. That and more on The Show.

AI is disrupting all sorts of fields, including education. We’ll hear what new guidance for Arizona schools says about how to use the technology. Plus, why the architect who designs ports of entry says there's no invasion on our southern border. That and more on The Show.

Campaign season is in full swing in advance of this summer’s primaries and November’s general election. But lots of voters say candidates aren’t talking about the right issues. Plus, the unexpected figures providing relief in hospitals and crisis zones all over the world: humanitarian clowns. That and more on The Show.

A long-awaited trial on school funding in Arizona will get underway Tuesday. We’ll hear how the case came to be and what the sides will be arguing. Plus, a massive program in California put people experiencing homelessness in hotels, and the results were powerful. That and more on The Show.

On this Memorial Day, we’re listening back to some of our favorite stories about summertime and heat. We’ll find out how California is working with its cities, counties and tribes to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat, learn about some of Arizona’s best swimming spots and hear what makes a great summer song. That and more on The Show.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed two housing bills, and the state Senate OK’d a border security ballot measure. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze those and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, how a choir uses music to keep a sense of self during a period of personal uncertainty. That and more on The Show.

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has been critical of a two-year pause put on executions by the attorney general. Why prisoners could be put to death in Arizona again next year. Plus, the impact on DACA recipients of being able to access health care under the Affordable Care Act. That and more on The Show.

Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed two new bills aimed at easing the housing crisis in Arizona. We’ll hear why critics are saying it will open the door for more short-term rentals. Plus, why Amazon won’t be able to use its drone delivery service during some hot summer days in the Valley. That and more on The Show.

Evangelicals have voted overwhelmingly for former President Donald Trump in recent years. But the same cannot be said of another religious group with a large presence in Arizona: Latter-day Saints. And, using AI to communicate with loved ones who’ve died. That and more on The Show.

GOP lawmakers want to send a tough immigration measure to the ballot for voters this November. Now the state’s largest business group is coming out against it. Plus, Valley residents will be seeing another company’s autonomous vehicles on the road. That and more on The Show.

State lawmakers sent a pair of housing bills to the governor, but a high-profile border security proposal remains stalled. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze those and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, meet the composer behind a mashup of Mahler, Tupac and Biggie. That and more on The Show.

The Valley has already hit triple digits this year, and officials are gearing up to try to help people stay safe this summer. We explore the role of nonprofits in that effort. And, the controversy surrounding a proposed wind energy transmission line. That and more on The Show.