Ballots continue to be counted across Arizona, and most of the races have now been called. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, ‘tis the season to ask how early is too early to start playing Christmas music. That and more on The Show.

There’s been an increase in recent years in the number of journalists murdered in Mexico. What the investigation into one of those cases turned up. Plus, how Latinos have shaped Hollywood. That and more on The Show.

California will likely be getting another desalination plant, although a separate plan was rejected. What that might mean for the region’s water supplies. Plus, the effort to grow new saguaros to replace those lost in the 2020 Bush Fire.

Several high-profile Arizona races are still too close to call two days after Election Day. Our NewsCap panelists break down the results and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, the barrier-breaking Chinese American actress whose face is now on the quarter. That and more on The Show.

Today is Election Day, and several high-profile races up and down the ballot are expected to be close. Maricopa County’s recorder gives us an update on the first hours of Election Day voting. Plus, we’ll get a sense of how many Arizonans have already cast ballots, and how many may show up to the polls in person. That and more on The Show.

This week, a couple of counties have garnered attention for how they’ve decided to count their ballots. And former President Barack Obama stopped in Laveen to rally support for Arizona’s Democratic candidates in the election cycle’s waning days. To discuss these happenings and more, The Show spoke with Julie Erfle of Erfle Uncuffed and former state schools superintendent Jaime Molera of Molera Alvarez.

Education is often a top-of-mind issue for voters, and this year is no different. We’ll hear from two experts about how that could impact who wins this year’s races. Plus, why Tempe voters could have the final say on a proposed arena for the Coyotes. That and more on The Shoe.

From Kari Lake to Mark Finchem, Arizona politicians are back in the national media spotlight. And we’ve heard a lot about poll watchers, today we’ll hear from a poll chaplain. That and more on The Show. 

Arizona is in the national spotlight over accusations of voter intimidation and harassment. Our Friday NewsCap panelists talk about that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, the Arizona Coyotes host their first game in their new temporary home at Arizona State University. That and more on The Show.