An open Congressional seat in the West Valley has some new candidates, including one who used to occupy the office. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, how one Valley city is trying to give local musicians a boost — and a paycheck. That and more on The Show.

For decades, efforts have failed in Phoenix to create a Latino Cultural Center to highlight that community’s art and influence. Now, Phoenix voters could change that and approve millions in funding to make it happen. Plus, Diamondbacks legend Luis Gonzalez on watching his team go back to the World Series decades after his historic Game 7 win. That and more on The Show.

The Texas Legislature is set to approve a law that echoes Arizona’s SB 1070. We’ll hear about the controversial provisions in this sweeping law enforcement bill. Plus, A Diné novelist on the challenges of writing about death in Navajo culture. That and more on The Show.

Arizona has joined 41 other states in suing Facebook and Instagram owner Meta for its harmful impact on kids’ mental health. We'll take a look at how social media could be just one part of a bigger problem. Plus, a groundbreaking Shakespearean actor and playwright on Becoming Othello. That and more on The Show.

President Joe Biden says he’ll build more of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, arguing he’s required to. How that, and other policies, may impact how Latino voters cast their ballots next year. And the Suns’ new radio play-by-play voice on replacing a legend, and the team’s prospects this season. That and more on The Show.

A new congressional seat is up for grabs in Arizona after Rep. Debbie Lesko announced she won’t seek re-election in 2024. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, we meet two Arizona professors recently awarded prestigious MacArthur Fellowships. That and more on The Show.

The U.S. government will compensate thousands of families who were separated at the border under the Trump Administration’s zero tolerance policy. What about the families who still haven’t been reunited years later? Plus, more women are growing their body hair. Why one researcher says it hits a nerve. That and more on The Show.

Phoenix-area gas prices were even higher than Los Angeles this year because of strict requirements to mitigate seasonal air pollution. Now the state Legislature is considering a more readily available fuel blend. Plus, we visit the Musical Instrument Museum’s conservation lab and find out how they repair centuries-old instruments. That and more on The Show.

Kari Lake made it official this week by announcing she’s running for U.S. Senate in next year’s election. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, how the NBA started becoming known for fashion, as well as basketball. That and more on The Show.