Both presidential candidates are heading to Arizona this week, plus both vice presidential contenders. Who are they targeting as early voting begins? And, has this record-hot October pushed Phoenicians over the edge?

Arizona is one of a handful of swing states in this fall’s election, giving Democrats and Republicans both a chance to win. What’s behind the state’s new competitive status? And, as dog ownership rates rise, we ask: What do our pets really need to be happy? That and more on The Show.

A number of Arizona lawmakers have decided to leave the Legislature, with some saying they can get more done away from the Capitol. It's having an impact inside and outside of government. Plus, young families are still fleeing cities post-pandemic. What’s behind the trend?

State officials have found more voters affected by a computer glitch, who didn’t provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a map for running in Phoenix while female.

How one software developer is using AI to help people fight health insurance denials. And how a late-night freeform radio show created wide-ranging misconceptions about Hopi spirituality. Plus, the history of one of Phoenix’s most iconic building materials: breeze blocks. That and more on The Show.

Endorsements from local fire or police can make or break a campaign, especially for local candidate. We’ll hear what goes into getting an endorsement and what happens when you don’t. Plus, using typography to brand a city.

VP nominees Tim Walz and JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. What’s behind the “dad energy” Walz has brought to the ticket. Plus, challenging gender roles in the horror genre — using classic horror tropes.

Reservoirs in the West — and across the country — have been facing lower water levels. We’ll hear what new data says about the reliability of the country’s reservoirs. Plus, what a collection of graphics can tell us about the evolution of the Chicano Rights movement.

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona on Friday. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, is the protest anthem a lost art, or has the sound of revolution switched sides?

There will be a long list of initiatives on your ballot in November, addressing everything from border security to abortion rights. What’s going into the campaigns behind those causes? Plus, Alzheimer’s researchers believe they’re getting closer to a way to prevent the disease.

National public health data shows opioid overdose deaths are plummeting across the country. We’ll hear what one harm reduction advocate says might be behind it. Plus, how the U.S. military got involved in killing a controversial Arizona housing bill.

There has been talk of a Day Zero in Mexico City, when the city would run out of water. We look at the water situation there and what it could mean for Arizona. Plus, Lucinda Williams reflects on a long career of making sense of her turbulent life by writing songs.

LDS voters have long been a reliable base of Republican politics in Arizona. But that’s changing this election as more Mormon women turn away from Trump. Plus, an archival memoir that delves into the Los Angeles queer activist scene in the 1980s.

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.…