Meta and many states, including Arizona, recently reached a settlement that aims to protect kids from the harms of social media. Why one expert doesn’t think it’ll have the desired effect. Plus, why Mexican gray wolves could be removed from the endangered species list.

The state Board of Education is in the process of considering changes to the A-F school grading system. What those revisions could look like. Plus, an award-winning playwright comes back to Phoenix for a reading.

The fires that burned through LA last year destroyed tens of thousands of buildings. Learn about the ASU professors who are using new tech to document that. Plus, the outlook for flu and COVID-19 seasons this fall and winter.

The Mother Road turns 100 this year. We’ll hear about some of the more complicated history of Route 66. Plus, what’s behind the revival of motels in the Southwest?

The candidates for Arizona secretary of state debated how secure Arizona elections are and how people feel about them. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, we hear from one of the puppeteers performing at this weekend’s Puppet Slam in Phoenix.

When the Suns traded for Miles Bridges this offseason, his behavior off the court was as much a part of the conversation as his play on it. What the research says about gender-based violence in sports. Plus, the new head of the Maricopa County Stadium District on fixing up Chase Field.

Why outdoors groups don't like a proposed change that would allow for roads in more parts of national forests, and testing how walkable the Valley is by hitting the streets. And Arizona will be getting less water from the Colorado River starting next year under new rules implemented by the federal government. But for most of us living here, those cuts may be difficult to see on a day-to-day basis.

Arizona’s public universities are expecting fewer students this school year than last. Why that is and what it means. And, why the Trump administration is using a small federal agency to collect more data from hospitals.

Arizona is planning for cuts to its Colorado River water after federal rules came out this month. The state’s lead water negotiator on what comes next. Plus, how advocates for “Dreamers” plan to defend against a new lawsuit from the Justice Department over in-state tuition.

There’s another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to reduce voters’ ability to cast their ballots by mail. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, Arizona scientists are working on new ways to gauge wildfire risks.