Category Archives: Politics

Buckmaster Show 3/18/2013: Fewer young people landing behind bars

Today on Buckmaster – The Monday Political Face-Off features commentators John Munger and Vince Rabago. Also, we talk with Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall. Plus, Republican Tucson City Council candidate Ben Buehler-Garcia.

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Buckmaster Show 3/15/2013: Future is unclear for city gun buybacks

Today on Buckmaster – The Friday Focus spotlights Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villasenor. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable features Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer for the Arizona Daily Star, and Dan Gibson, editor of the Tucson Weekly. Plus, Matt Russell has the … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 3/14/2013: Tucson’s Irish Roots Run Deep

Today on Buckmaster – Mayor Tom Crosby of Tucson’s Sister City, Roscommon, Ireland. Also, Tony Penn, President and CEO of United Way of Southern Arizona. Plus, Dr. Lisa Shubitz of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson talks about Valley Fever and … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 3/13/2013: Major League Baseball returns to Tucson

Today on Buckmaster – Today on Buckmaster -  We’ve got a newsmaker interview with Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik. Also, renowned comet discoverer Dr. David Levy. Plus, Mike Feder, general manager for the Tucson Padres, talks about the return of … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 3/12/2013: Governor unveils Medicaid expansion bill

Today on Buckmaster – Victoria Maizes, M.D., Executive Director of the University of Arizona-based Center for Integrative Medicine. Then, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Also, State Representative Ethan Orr,  has an update from the … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 3/11/2013: AZ republican leaders want to block medicaid expansion

Today on Buckmaster – The Monday Political Face-Off features Carolyn Cox and Paul Eckerstrom. Also, the latest on the serious situation in North Korea from General John Wickham, retired US Army Chief of Staff.

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Buckmaster Show 3/8/2013: Cities fear state will cut off revenue stream

Today on Buckmaster – The Friday Focus spotlights Duane Blumberg, Mayor of Sahuarita. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable features Mark B. Evans, administrator of TucsonCitizen.com, and Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News. Plus, the Weekend Watch.

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Buckmaster Show 3/7/2013: TUSD won’t cut free full-day kindergarten

Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with TUSD Board member Dr. Mark Stegeman. Also, Andrea Owan of SciEnTeK-12 previews next week’s 58th Southern AZ Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Plus, attorney Don Loose has the Buckmaster legal … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 3/6/2013: City of Tucson facing a sea of red ink

Today on Buckmaster – We get things rolling with a newsmaker interview with Tucson City Councilman Richard Fimbres. Also, Jack Challem, the Nutrition Reporter. Plus, Filmmaker Marcus De Leon and Singer/Songwriter Amber Norgaard talk about their volunteer work with the … Continue reading

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Buckmaster Show 3/5/2013: Why traditional democratic governance has become almost impossible

Today on Buckmaster – Terry Bracy, Buckmaster Washington DC contributor, leads off the show with an update from the capitol. Then, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker report. Also, Mark V. Sykes, head of the Tucson-based … Continue reading

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