Yearly Archives: 2014

Buckmaster Show 9/10/2014: The illusion of safety surrounding America’s nuclear arsenal

Today on Buckmaster – We talk with New York Times best-selling writer Eric Schlosser about his Pulitzer finalist “Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident and the Illusion of Safety.” Plus, a conversation with Victoria Maizes, M.D., executive director … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 9/9/2014: Tucson becomes drug development Mecca

Today on Buckmaster – Larry Hecker, Pima County Bond Committee advisor, and Rhonda Pina, treasurer of Yes on Prop 415. Also, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman hosts the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Then, David Modeer, general manager of the Central … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 9/8/2014: Decision nears on U-S response to Iraqi terrorists

Today on Buckmaster – We spend the entire hour with former U.S. Army Chief of Staff General John Wickham.

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Buckmaster Show 9/5/2014: Tech commercialization takes off at the University of Arizona

Today on Buckmaster – The Friday Focus interview is on higher education as we talk with Arizona Board of Regents Treasurer Rick Myers. The Roundtable features commentators Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer and columnist for the Arizona Daily Star, and … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 9/4/2014: Pima County air quality update

Today on Buckmaster – The monthly Showdown featuring commentators Shaun McClusky and David Morales. The subject is race. Was the recent Missouri unrest an anomaly? Also, a Pima County air quality update from Beth Gorman, senior project manager, Pima County … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 9/3/2014: New election equipment may be coming for Pima County

Today on Buckmaster – A newsmaker interview with Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias (D-District 5). Also, Tucson based writer Mike Hayes talks about his new mystery thriller titled “The Spirit and The Skull.” Plus, Tucson gets ready for the 9/11 … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 9/2/2014: Food Bank launches Hunger Action Month

Today on Buckmaster – We get things rolling with a newsmaker interview with Tucson Streetcar project manager Shellie Ginn. Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. September is “Hunger Action Month.” We talk with Michael McDonald, … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 8/29/2014: Post-primary election breakdown

Today on Buckmaster – Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun, fills in for the vacationing Bill Buckmaster. The Friday Focus spotlights Jim Small, editor of the Arizona Capitol Times. Joining Dan in the questioning and … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 8/28/2014: Sanctuary Movement gaining traction across the US

Today on Buckmaster – Sarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star fills in for the vacationing Bill Buckmaster. For the first half hour, ​​Joe Ferguson, political writer at the Arizona Daily Star, joins Sarah in questioning democratic candidate for … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 8/25/2014: Primary election predictions

Today on Buckmaster – Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun, fills in for the vacationing Bill Buckmaster. The Monday Political Face-Off features contributors Carolyn Cox and Paul Eckerstrom.  And to close out the show, Dan … Continue reading

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