Category Archives: Politics

Buckmaster Show 4/1/2013: Tucson residents consider free gun program

Today on Buckmaster – The Monday Political Face-Off features commentators Paul Eckerstrom and John Munger. Also, a newmaker interview with community activist Shaun McClusky discussing the launch of a free gun program in high crime Tucson neighborhoods. Plus, Jose Ocano, … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 3/29/2013: Sequestration enters second month

Today on Buckmaster – The  Friday Focus spotlights U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, Democrat in Arizona’s District 1. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable features Mark B. Evans, administrator of TucsonCitizen.com and Dylan Smith, editor/publisher of TucsonSentinel.com. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell.

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Buckmaster Show 3/28/2013: Despite improving economy, city of Tucson struggles

Today on Buckmaster – We kick things off with a newsmaker interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Karin Uhlich. Also, a legislative update from the state capitol with Senator Dave Bradley of Tucson. Plus, Tom Collier, Buckmaster consumer affairs contributor.

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Buckmaster Show 3/27/2013: A second chance for retired racing Greyhounds

Today on Buckmaster – Britton Dornquast, head of the Regional Transportation Authority’s Main Street Program. Also, Kathy Arnold, Vice President of Rosemont Copper. Then, Buckmaster sports contributor Anthony Gimino of TucsonCitizen.com previews the Wildcats-Ohio State Sweet 16 match-up. Plus, Mary … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 3/26/2013: Is Valley Fever an epidemic in Southern AZ?

Today on Buckmaster – A newsmaker interview with Rick Myers, chair of the Arizona Board of Regents. Also, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Then we’ll talk with David Modeer, head of the Central Arizona … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 3/25/2013: Don’t forget the importance of Liberal Arts

Today on Buckmaster – The Monday Political Face-Off features commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Also, Chandler Warden, Vice President of the Bert W. Martin Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving the environment. Plus, Dr. Robert Hendricks, the Buckmaster contributor … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 3/22/2013: Proposed Medicaid expansion divides Republican leadership

Today on Buckmaster -  The Friday Focus spotlights State Senate President Andy Biggs. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable features Linda Valdez, editorial writer for the Arizona Republic, and Mark Evans, administrator of TucsonCitizen.com. Plus, Matt Russell of Inside Tucson Business has … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 3/21/2012: Want to extend your life expectancy? Don’t Smoke!

Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with a newsmaker interview with Reverend Dr. Robin Hoover, founder of Humane Borders. Also, Stephen Michael, director of the Arizona Smokers Helpline. Plus, Blogger Beat with David Safier of BlogForArizona.com.

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Buckmaster Show 3/20/2013: Pima County considers property tax hike

Today on Buckmaster – We’ve got a newsmaker interview with Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll. Also, we talk with the Mayor of Marana Ed Honea and Randy Serraglio of Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity.

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Buckmaster Show 3/19/2013: Why Vail is Arizona best school district

Today on Buckmaster– State Representative Bruce Wheeler, Democrat from Tucson’s District 10. Also, Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. We also talk with Dr. Calvin Baker, superintendent of the Vail School District. Plus, the bi-monthly arts report with … Continue reading

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