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Buckmaster Show 5/23/2013: Pulling back the curtain on local news reporting

rbrandt — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:35:45 +0000

Today on Buckmaster - Mark B. Evans of the TucsonCitizen.com hosts for vacationing Bill Buckmaster. To kick off the show, he talks with Timothy Steller about his new gig as the metro columnist at the Arizona Daily Star. Followed by a conversation with Dan Shearer of the Green Valley News and Dan Gibson of the Tucson Weekly about newspaper competition in the Old Pueblo.

Buckmaster Show 5/22/2013: America’s gun violence an epidemic?

rbrandt — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:32:17 +0000

Today on Buckmaster – Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer for the Arizona Daily Star, fills in for Bill. Sarah kicks off the show with retiring Flowing Wells Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Clement. Then, Patricia Maisch and Nancy Bowman wrap up the … Continue reading →

Buckmaster Show 5/21/2013: Are we there yet? A Downtown Tucson roundtable discussion

rbrandt — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:33:39 +0000

Today on Buckmaster – Shelly Fishman hosts a Downtown Tucson roundtable discussion with Michael Keith, CEO of the Downtown Tucson Partnership, and Craig Sumberg, Executive Director of the Fox Tucson Theater Foundation. Plus, a special call-in from Tucson City Councilman … Continue reading →

Buckmaster Show 5/20/2013: Wildfire rages near Nogales

rbrandt — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:29:32 +0000

Today on Buckmaster – Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News, sits in for vacationing Bill Buckmaster. The Political Face-Off features Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Dan also talks about preparations for what could be a very difficult wildfire season with Green Valley Fire District Chief and President of the Arizona Fire District Association Simon Davis and Rio Rico Fire District Chief Les Caid.

Buckmaster Show 5/17/2013: The unresolved threats to Tucson’s financial future

rbrandt — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:23:48 +0000

Today on Buckmaster – The Friday Focus spotlights Steve Kozichik, Ward 6 Tucson City Councilman. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Mari Herreras, writer for the Tucson Weekly, and Dylan Smith, editor/publisher of TucsonSentinel.com. Plus, Matt Russell with Weekend Watch.

Buckmaster Show 5/16/2013: Animal save rate up 10% at Pima Animal Care Center

rbrandt — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:22:44 +0000

Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with an update from State Representative Ethan Orr (District 9-R). Then we talk with Ellie Beaubien, new adoption coordinator at the Pima Animal Care Center. Also, Kevin Burnett, Senior Vice President … Continue reading →

Buckmaster Show 5/15/2013: Why youth crime is on the decline

rbrandt — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:29:30 +0000

Today on Buckmaster – Karen Adam, presiding judge of the Pima County Juvenile Court Center, talks about declining juvenile crime rates. Also, Dr. David Levy, renowned comet discover, has a night sky update. Followed by our Companion Animal Care segment with Dr. Dimitri Brown, director of emergency services at Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson. Plus, a newsmaker interview with District 1 Pima County Supervisor Ally Miller.

Buckmaster Show 5/14/2013: Summer Arts Survival Guide

rbrandt — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:22:55 +0000

Today on Buckmaster – Representative Bruce Wheeler (D-District 10), Minority Whip for the Arizona House of Representatives. Then, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Also, Justin Debolt, finance director for the new Tucson hotel project known as ALOFT. Plus, Linda Ray of the Tucson Weekly with the Buckmaster bi-monthly arts report.

Buckmaster Show 5/13/2013: Should AZ’s top school official be an educator?

rbrandt — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:24:40 +0000

Today on Buckmaster – The Monday Political Face-Off featureds John Munger and Vince Rabago. Also, we talked with ASU Education Professor Dr. David Garcia, who is considering a run for state superintendent of public instruction. Plus, a fun summer is planned at Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo and we get a preview from Kristen Metzger, the zoo’s education supervisor.

Buckmaster Show 5/10/2013: The rocky road ahead to a new state budget

rbrandt — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:35:35 +0000

Today on Buckmaster - The Friday Focus Interview is with State Senator Steve Farley (D-District 9). Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable features Mark B. Evans, administrator of the TucsonCitizen.com, and Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer and columnist at the Arizona … Continue reading →