Most experts say homelessness in the Valley has increased over the last couple of years. The question is, is it possible to get to the exact number, or close to it? Plus, an artist uses cartoons to encourage the Latino farmworker community to get vaccinated. That and more on The Show.

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How accurately can the Valley measure homelessness?

News outlets for years have struggled to figure out how to monetize their content online. We’ll hear about the pros and cons of paywalls. Plus, we’ll look at the winners and losers from this year's Super Bowl commercials. That and more on The Show.

News sites still struggle with convincing people to pay for content

Some state lawmakers are pushing an expansion of the state’s school voucher program, while public schools could face more than a billion dollars in cuts. Our Friday NewsCap analyzes those and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on federal voting rights legislation. That and more on The Show. 

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says her bipartisan approach will prevent another Jan. 6

A new community bank is opening in Arizona for the first time in more than a decade. We’ll hear why advocates say these kinds of institutions are key to the state’s economy. Plus, the owner of the last Japanese-owned flower shop on a Phoenix road that used to have several of them. That and more on The Show.

Why a new community bank is a big deal for Arizona

Lots of people are experiencing COVID-19 fatigue and thinking about making different decisions about what they will and will not do. We’ll explores what goes into our thinking about that. Plus, meet an Arizona maker who yarn by hand and spreads the slow-fashion gospel of knitting. That and more on The Show.

Why the 'vaxxed and done' crowd is giving up on COVID precautions

Arizona homeowners might be eligible for federal money to help pay for a number of costs. We’ll hear How the state is trying to reach them and how much money has gone out so far. Plus, art and medicine are overlapping for University of Arizona medical students. That and more on The Show. 

Arizona wants homeowners to know about federal mortgage assistance

Lawmakers are continuing to try to change how Arizona’s elections are carried out, but the House speaker is maneuvering to block some legislation. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and the state’s other top stories. Plus, how city planners across the country are trying to get ready for — and deal with — heat. That and more on The Show.

Arizona's House speaker sends a strong message against voting bills

Some schools have struggled to staff classrooms during the pandemic, leading to an increased need for subs. We’ll hear from a substitute teacher about what the last couple of years have been like. Plus, why lawmakers may not push for a repeal of the state’s English-only law this year, as they have in sessions past. That and more on The Show.

The rising concerns over Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel

Different states have taken different approaches to immigration policy over the last decade or so. We’ll hear how the policies in Arizona and New Mexico have affected residents in those states. Plus, a look at the investigation into the fake Trump electors from the 2020 election. That and more on The Show.

How it feels to be an immigrant in New Mexico vs. Arizona

Crimes against women in Mexico are on the rise. We’ll hear what the numbers say about the dangers women face there. Plus, why some advocates are worried about the impacts of social media on kids. That and more on The Show.

How social media is warping the way kids see themselves

The number of migrants who die crossing the U.S. Mexico border continues to rise. We’ll hear why climate change may make the desert an even more dangerous place for migrants to cross. Plus, we’ll meet Grand Canyon National Park’s new artist-in-residence. That and more on The Show.

Climate change is making the Arizona desert even more deadly for migrants

The Legislature is moving to change how Arizonans vote — and how those votes are counted. Our Friday NewsCap panelists weigh in on that and the state’s other top stories. Plus, a Valley-trained singer takes the stage for Arizona Opera’s production of “Carmen.” That and more on The Show.

One state Senator stands in the way of 'crazy' election bills

Journalists in Mexico are speaking out about their own safety after a spate of murders there. We’ll hear about the country’s particularly dark January. Plus, a Native American archeologist on how her field can shed light on the history of people of color. That and more on The Show.

Black and Indigenous archaeologists lend new perspectives to history

Many cities and towns are excited to get money from the new federal infrastructure program. One advocate is encouraging them to be more creative in how they spend the cash. Plus, how a party drug has become an accessible option for depression. That and more on The Show.

This party drug is a risky but fast-acting antidepressant

Guidance on which masks we should be wearing has changed, and the issue of masking itself remains controversial. We’ll take look at the new advice and other issues related to masks. Plus, how the Biden administration has taken more steps than the Trump administration on immigration — but with less of an impact so far. That and more on The Show.

How to tell if your mask will really protect you from COVID-19

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