Paul Ingram

Journalist Paul Ingram from the Tucson Sentinel dives into the Trump Administration's push for the University of Arizona to sign a controversial 'Compact for Academic Excellence.' He highlights faculty concerns about academic freedom and the financial pressures tied to compliance. The discussion also explores the impact of a government shutdown on healthcare subsidies for Arizonans, alongside the pressing issues of public transit safety in Tucson. Ingram emphasizes the delicate balance between ensuring public safety and addressing the needs of the unhoused community.

In this engaging discussion, Paul Ingram, a local politics reporter from the Tucson Sentinel, dives into the controversial Border Patrol raid on a humanitarian aid camp. Katya Mendoza from AZPM News brings insights on Project Blue, weighing economic promises against environmental concerns. John Washington, from AZ Luminaria, highlights issues in local justice and the complexities of restoration-to-competency programs. The panel also tackles Senator Mark Kelly's firm stance against Trump, amidst rising threats and political tensions.

Paul Ingram, a veteran Reporter for the Tucson Sentinel, Joe Ferguson, a Journalist for the Tucson Agenda, and Dan Shearer, Reporter for the Green Valley News, dive into Tucson's latest city council election outcomes. They discuss the implications of a new Democratic majority and the shifting council dynamics. The trio also tackles the impact of the federal government shutdown on local communities, alongside the rising concern of social media misinformation that has intensified public doubt and confusion. Don't miss their insights into local political tensions!