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Arizona lawmakers are moving ahead with proposals on housing and border security. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, going out in search of treasure with a group of amateur rock hunters. That and more on The Show.

The new artist in residence for Chandler is working on a play about classic African American folklore stories, after finishing her first musical about the Underground Railroad. And, the chaplain for Muslim life at ASU shares that Muslim students are feeling the effects of the war in Gaza every day. That and more on The Show.

The rates of people dealing with anxiety have been on the rise over the past few years, especially during the pandemic. The surprising reason why those numbers have not risen much among one population. Plus, is something lost when college freshmen choose their own roommates? That and more on The Show.

Climate change could lead millions of Americans to leave their homes in the coming decades. A look at what that could mean for Phoenix and the Southwest. Plus, why Latinx is out and Latine is in. That and more on The Show.

Eleven so-called fake electors for former President Trump have been indicted in Arizona. How the attorney general's case here plays into the national landscape. And, an investigation finds large-scale ag operations in Cochise County are depleting groundwater supplies there. That and more on The Show.

Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed the repeal of Arizona’s 1864 abortion law, although it won’t take effect right away. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, what keeps a comedian’s fans loyal? (Hint: It might not be comedy.) That and more on The Show.

Schools here and around the country are grappling with how to regulate smartphones as students face a mounting mental health crisis. Should schools ban them altogether? And, the University of Arizona's new athletic director on the challenges — and opportunities — she’s facing. That and more on The Show.

A progressive group is trying to vote out two Arizona Supreme Court justices over their rulings on abortion. But Republicans at the state Capitol are trying to get rid of judicial retention elections. Plus, why the federal government is helping Arizona implement “vehicle to everything” technology. That and more on The Show.

Arizona lawmakers legalized sports betting in 2021 — and we've seen a lot of billions of dollars spent on it since. Officials have also seen calls to the state's problem gambling hotline spike in that time. Plus, how Salt Lake City is reacting to the Arizona Coyotes moving there. That and more on The Show.

Republican lawmakers are weighing putting additional abortion measures on November's ballot for voters to decide. Are more options what voters want? Plus, the art of telling stories to children. That and more on The Show.

An Arizona grand jury has indicted eleven so-called “fake electors,” along with seven other people. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a look at whether Frank Lloyd Wright’s approach to education and design is relevant today. That and more on The Show

The Arizona House of Representatives voted to repeal an 1864 near-total ban on abortions after a two-week deadlock. We’ll hear how two Republicans joined Democrats to do it. Plus, our Staying Power series continues with an activist who has fought for immigrants’ rights here for decades. That and more on The Show.

Damage to a dam on the country’s second biggest reservoir could pose problems to those who rely on Colorado River water. What’s the problem, and what are the potential solutions? Plus, will changes to the Census get Latinos out of the “other” box? That and more on The Show.

Arizona is trying to encourage more residents to get a postsecondary degree after high school. We’ll hear what new metrics say about how well the state is linking education and opportunity. Plus, how the territorial-era abortion ban could disproportionately impact women of color. That and more on The Show.

Most Republicans have so far refused to go along with efforts to repeal Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban. How the anti-abortion movement is grappling with the new political reality on abortion. Plus, what’s next for hockey in Arizona, with the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City? That and more on The Show.

The state Senate took the first step toward potentially repealing the 1864 abortion law, but the House did not follow suit. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And a co-writer on "The Casagrandes Movie" on setting it in a specific part of Mexico. That and more on The Show.

Evangelical voters overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump in 2016. We’ll meet one pastor who is traveling the country trying to change their minds. Plus, an exhibit in Scottsdale honors a prolific Arizona artist you may not have heard of. That and more on The Show.

Arizona Democrats had high hopes of turning one or both chambers of the state Legislature blue this November. But the Democratic candidate in one of the state’s most liberal districts just failed to make the ballot. Plus, one critic says a new law meant to combat fentanyl dealing won’t help fix the state’s overdose crisis. That and more on The Show.

Republican state lawmakers last week blocked an effort by Democrats to vote on a repeal of the 1864 near-total abortion ban. One of the legislators who opposed that move says he’ll vote for it. Plus, with lots of headlines about retail theft, a look at how prevalent the problem actually is. That and more on The Show.

New numbers show Arizona’s budget deficit is not as deep as originally feared. What the data show, and how they might impact budget talks. And comedian Ilana Glazer on her attempt to use standup to present a renegade narrative about motherhood. That and more on The Show.