Johannes Brahms was a quiet, private person, but he lived a full life, bearing a responsibility he didn’t want, a woman he couldn’t be with, and a legacy he couldn’t live up to.

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The Press Room Roundtable discussion on the week's headlines from local, trusted, and experienced AZ journalists.

This week on The Press Room: The latest on the Artemis II moon mission, the status of the war with Iran, and the U of A's men's basketball team's trip to the Final Four in Indianapolis.

Today at 8:30AM on NPR 89.1 and at 8:30PM on PBS 6 and NPR 89.1:
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Arizona Spotlight - AZPM Rich in the fundamental elements of creativity and freedom, Southern Arizona is home to an arts scene that defies expectation. Each week, Arizona Spotlight explores the local creative community,…

This week on Arizona Spotlight: Meet Colin Hay, one of the original "Men at Work," and how he feels about being chosen for Ringo Starr's All-Starrs, and why Native American performers bring indigenous comedy to Club Congress.

Tonight at 8PM on NPR 89.1.:
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Unhoused lifelines: A helping hand to the homeless A list featuring organizations that help the unhoused community find a community, resources, academic success or pet assistance.

A list featuring organizations that help the unhoused community find a community, resources, academic success or pet assistance.

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In Tucson, Sen. Mark Kelly highlights Artemis II mission, warns of economic strain At a Rotary Club of Tucson event, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly pointed to NASA’s moon mission as a source of hope while raising concerns about healthcare access and affordability in southern Arizona.

At a Rotary Club of Tucson event, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly pointed to NASA’s moon mission as a source of hope while raising concerns about healthcare access and affordability in southern Arizona.

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'A stain on our city': DHS talks garner more pushback over Surprise ICE facility City and federal officials discussed the facility last month. Residents — and council members — are still skeptical.

Last month, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor held a meeting with federal officials about a planned ICE facility in the city — a step he described as “progress” in addressing community concerns.

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‘The whole world pivots on your district, Juan’: Interior Secretary visits Tucson Roundtable highlights permitting hurdles, Colorado River crisis and push to compete with China on critical resources.

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum – who oversees federal lands and natural resources – met with University of Arizona staff, faculty and students studying mining as well as local industry leaders to talk about critical mineral development.

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'Why is the burden of proof on the neighbors?’: Residents question city officials after historic home’s demolition Jefferson Park Neighborhood residents met with Tucson officials about the demolition of the Annie Lester House on Monday.

Residents from Tucson’s Jefferson Park neighborhood huddled around a conference room table in the Ward 3 office on Monday, accompanied by planning and development officials with the city.

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Rep. Alma Hernandez sued by opponent over $20,355 in unpaid campaign finance penalties The lawsuit filed by Rocque Perez seeks to disqualify Hernandez from the primary election for a state legislative seat.

Tension is rising in a Democratic primary for a state legislative seat in Tucson as one candidate attempts to disqualify his opponent.

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Update: ICE releases statement after pepper spraying observers Monday Cellphone footage, provided by a community member who witnessed the exchange, offers a look into the encounter.

Nearly two days after ICE agents pepper sprayed multiple people in South Tucson Monday, the agency acknowledged the encounter in a statement Wednesday morning.

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School for Deaf and Blind caps salaries at $66,000 for incoming staff ASDB slashes about $34,000 from the salary caps for incoming teachers, with little details made public.

The governing board for the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind approved a new pay schedule for incoming staff next year that would cap salaries at just under $66,000.

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AZPM is hosting a Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive to support the Tucson Unified School District Family Resource Centers, while also celebrating the power of early literacy with the new PBS KIDS series Phoebe & Jay.

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'Egregious violation of academic practice’: Faculty chair denounces new honorary degree policy Leila Hudson will not participate in commencement this year, to protest UA President’s negligence of the Faculty Senate’s role in deciding honorary degree awardees.

University of Arizona Faculty Senate Chair Leila Hudson says policy changes made by UA President Suresh Garimella have violated the principle of shared governance in deciding who earns honorary degrees.

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“The Alarm Bell”: Arizona’s Drop in SNAP Participation Signals Potential Nationwide Impact of Trump Legislation Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act imposes stricter food stamp work requirements and shifts a larger share of the costs to states. Arizona’s swift implementation has made it more difficult to apply…

More than 400,000 Arizonans have lost their SNAP benefits since July — the largest decline in the nation by a wide margin — as an underfunded state agency administered changes called for in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti: Baby Steps ~ About | Nature | PBS At Reteti Sanctuary in Kenya, the team helps a disabled orphan elephant named Long’uro find his confidence, nurses a sick calf back from the brink, and manages an unexpected encounter inside an…

At Reteti Sanctuary in Kenya, the team helps disabled orphan Long’uro regain confidence, nurses a sick calf, and manages an enclosure incident.

"Nature: Becoming Elephant - The Orphans of Reteti," a two-part special starts tonight at 8PM on PBS 6:
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‘You can’t dance without AC’: Tucson residents voice concerns over proposed TEP rate increase Customers cite rising bills, power shut offs and extreme summer temperatures at Kris Mayes town hall.

Attorney General Kris Mayes held her second town hall about Tucson Electric Power’s proposed rate increase Tuesday.

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Supervisors: Sheriff Nanos must answer for personnel issues, leadership, work history The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a list of questions directed at Sheriff Chris Nanos under a statute that precedes Arizona’s statehood.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors wants Sheriff Chris Nanos to give sworn testimony on his work history, leadership, and immigration enforcement.

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Fire stations and rec centers could close as Tucson City Council weighs budget cuts City council members discussed potential cuts ahead of an official budget recommendation.

At a Tuesday meeting, the Tucson City Council discussed options to close a $16.8 million budget deficit, including shuttering eight recreation centers and two fire stations.

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Mobile home legislation in Arizona target utility costs, abandonment rules and manager training Eight bills related to mobile homes are before the legislature this session, but only a few have cleared the chamber where they were introduced

Eight bills related to mobile homes are before the legislature this session, but only a few have cleared the chamber where they were introduced.

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Artemis II mission promises new moon data for scientists The astronauts' test flight also includes unique observations of the lunar surface.

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are continuing their fly-by journey around the moon. The astronauts' test flight also includes unique observations of the lunar surface.

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UA students celebrate Festa Junina months before Brazilian festivities Over 40 students danced, sang and conversed in Portuguese during the religious festival called Festa Junina.

Over 40 UA students danced, sang and conversed in Portuguese during the religious festival called Festa Junina.

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Pima County saw a 500% increase in syphilis cases from 2010 to 2024. Here's what's changed The surge correlates with a boost in Pima County cases where babies are born with the infection. Health officials changed their approach in order to intervene before birth.

Pima County has experienced nearly a 500% increase in all stages of syphilis cases and congenital syphilis cases since 2010, according to county health officials.

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Is Gallego changing his mind about running for president? Maybe. Last year, the Arizona Democrat indicated he wouldn’t run for president in 2028. Now, he’s not ruling it out.

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego signaled he is changing his mind about a potential 2028 presidential run.

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AZPM's cereal drive to benefit Youth On Their Own, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Southern Arizona, has been extended through April 11.

For more information, visit azpm.org/cerealdrive.

Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence, and follows new clues.

"Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution" tonight at 9PM on PBS 6:
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At least one ICE agent pepper sprayed a group of observers in South Tucson Monday morning, according to multiple community members. Cellphone footage provided to AZPM shows glimpses of the encounter, which unfolded shortly after 10AM.

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Trump warns 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran fails to meet his deadline With the clock ticking, President Trump radically expanded his threat to the entire Iranian nation if its leaders fail to do a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday night.

President Trump threatened to annihilate the Iranian nation if a deal is not reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump posted.

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The Tallest Dwarf - Independent Lens The Tallest Dwarf follows filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman as she explores dwarfism, medical changes, and belonging in the little people community.

Filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman searches for her place in the little people community and unpacks rumors of dwarfism in her own family.

Watch "Independent Lens: The Tallest Dwarf" tonight at 11PM on PBS 6:
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Despite Arizona loss, March Madness was a boon to local businesses The Wildcats exited the men’s tournament after a loss to Michigan on Saturday.

Though the University of Arizona men’s basketball team exited the Final Four on Saturday after a 91-73 loss to Michigan, for local businesses, the team's deep run represented an opportunity.

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Tucson residents demand action on extreme heat at town hall Elected officials and local stakeholders packed a room at the Donna R. Liggins Recreation Center Tuesday.

Dozens of Tucson residents packed a room at the Donna R. Liggins Recreation Center for a town hall on extreme heat, Tuesday night.

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