Republican leaders are siding with the Democratic secretary of state when it comes to the status of 100,000 Arizona voters. Our Friday NewsCap takes on that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a collective of local flower growers is trying to bring back the market for local stems.

Conspiracy theories about rigged elections continue to come up, as voters are set to cast ballots this fall. Why one former Arizona Republican congressman is pushing back on those claims. Plus, why the race for one southern Arizona district is a case study in the Latino vote.

While it might seem like the right has a claim to patriotism, some liberals are taking back the flag. We’ll talk progressive patriotism and what it means to love your country. Plus, 100,000 Arizona voters’ eligibility is in limbo just as mail-in ballots are set to be sent. That and more on The Show.

This summer was the hottest on record in the Valley, and heat deaths may set another record. One ER doctor says while they've gotten better at keeping people alive in the heat, more should be done to prevent deaths. And, our Last Resorts series continues, with a look at how a tire and rubber company helped develop the West Valley’s tourism industry…

A proposal in Congress would offer a tax credit for Americans who donate kidneys. We discuss the pros and cons of financial incentives for kidney donation. Plus, there's a new TikTok fashion trend that hits home here in the desert. That and more on The Show.

VP nominee Tim Walz and former President Donald Trump both campaigned in Arizona this week. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And, why the Phoenix Suns are facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from a former employee. That and more on The Show.

Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates is leaving government at the end of the year, after deciding not to run for reelection. He talks about his new project, and what led him to it. And, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is among those in Arizona no longer posting mug shots online, after a landmark court ruling. That and more on The Show.…

A mom from Surprise is suing after being arrested at a city council meeting last month. We break down her case with a first amendment expert. Plus, neo-burlesque performers in the Valley are pushing their craft into the subversive.

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling is calling into question the role of federal agencies in interpreting law. We’ll hear how the fall of the so-called Chevron deference could impact health policy. Plus, as Arizona reveals its new logo, we ask: What does it mean to brand a state?

It's rare that prisoners are granted clemency in Arizona. But that's what one former judge is asking for — for someone he sentenced to 290 years in prison. Plus, how cities across the country are starting to deal with extreme heat.

JD Vance campaigns in the Valley, while the son of a longtime Arizona Republican politician endorses Kamala Harris. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze those and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, legendary jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman on how he learned to trust his intuition.

Attorney General Kris Mayes is among a group of AGs trying to block the merger between Kroger and Albertsons. We’ll hear why supporters of the deal think it’ll benefit consumers. And, how the state is turning highways into pollinating grounds for butterflies.

A New York investment firm has bought thousands of acres in La Paz County — and the water underneath it. We’ll hear from one county official who is worried about where that water will end up. Plus, from enchiladas to ice cream — it’s Hatch chile season in the Southwest.

Ruben Gallego has won the endorsement of an Arizona police union in his race for the U.S. Senate. Why that’s causing some concern among progressives. And, our Last Resorts series continues, with a look at how Scottsdale carved out its niche as a resort city.

Revisit stories from the Saguaro Land series, exploring life in the Sonoran Desert. Hear from a longtime photographer, find out how an artist makes dye from non-native plants and explore the desert in bloom. That and more on The Show.

A judge heard arguments about whether the case against the so-called fake electors should be dismissed. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a group of RFK Jr. supporters reckons with Kennedy's endorsement of former President Donald Trump.

Scientists have long known that trees can be helpful allies in the fight against climate change. New research finds they may be even more beneficial than originally thought. And, our Staying Power series continues with ASU President Michael Crow and his decades of influence on the Valley.

A growing number of LGBTQ+ Mormons are speaking out and organizing a conference to support each other. We’ll hear why one of their leading voices has stayed in the church as a gay man. Plus, how zoos went from private menageries to public institutions.

The Secure the Border Act will go to voters in November — asking to let local officers carry out federal immigration law. We’ll hear how one border sheriff plans to enforce it. Plus, in the next installment of our Last Resorts series, the surprising stretch of Phoenix roadway that was once the place to stay.…

Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are proposing to do away with taxes on the tips workers earn. One tax expert thinks that’s a bad idea. Plus, taking on Shakespeare — and celebrating him — in the borderlands.