Buckmaster Show 4/28/2014: Legislative report card on education

Today on Buckmaster – We launch a new work week with the Monday Political Roundtable with our team of commentators Vince Rabago and John Munger…two gentlemen who rarely agree on anything! Then, we visit with Tucson Weekly Blogger David Safier.

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Buckmaster Show 4/25/2014: Why Vail remains Arizona’s leading public school district

Today on Buckmaster – The Friday Focus interview spotlights Calvin Baker, superintendent of the Vail School District. Then, the Friday Roundtable features Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer and columnist for The Arizona Daily Star, and Dan Shearer, editor of The Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun. Plus, Weekend Watch hosted by Matt Russell, food and beverage columnist for Inside Tucson Business.

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Buckmaster Show 4/24/2014: TUSD struggles to keep students

Today on Buckmaster – A newsmaker interview with Cam Juarez, TUSD Governing Board member. Also, Lea Marquez Peterson, head of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Plus, it’s the April edition of the UA College of Science ‘Superstars of Science’ series featuring Dr. Gregg Barron-Gafford, UA Biosphere 2 Research Scientist.

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Buckmaster Show 4/23/2014: Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap

Today on BuckmasterJack Jewett, president and CEO of the Flinn Foundation, talks about Arizona’s bioscience roadmap. Also, Spring gardening tips from Green Things gardener extraordinaire Phil Seader.  Plus, Kristen Metzger, education supervisor for Reid Park Zoo.

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Buckmaster Show 4/22/2014: Oro Valley celebrates it’s 40th anniversary

Today on BuckmasterWashington contributor Terry Bracy gets us underway and then it’s the Tuesday Money Maker Report with Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman. Also, CD-2 Republican candidate Shelley Kais. Plus, Oro Valley Mayor Dr. Satish Hiremath.

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Buckmaster Show 4/21/2014: Does the GOP have a war on AZ public schools?

Today on Buckmaster The Monday Political Face-Off features commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Plus, your health and wellness concerns as we talk with the Nutrition Reporter Jack Challem.

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Buckmaster Show 4/18/2014: Russian expansionism leave U-S with few options

Today on BuckmasterThe Friday Focus interview is with Congressman David Schweikert representing Arizona’s 6th District. The Reporters’ Roundtable features Mark B. Evans, editor of Inside Tucson Business and Mari Herreras, writer for The Tucson Weekly. Weekend Watch is hosted by Matt Russell, food and beverage columnist for Inside Tucson Business.

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Buckmaster Show 4/17/2014: Tucson’s business-friendly controversy has a long history

Today on Buckmaster The Showdown features commentators Shaun McClusky and David Morales. The topic this month is Mexican American Studies. Then, Dr. Robert Hendricks, the Buckmaster contributor on education. Plus, historian Ken Scoville talks about the “Tucson business friendly” debate that has raged in the Old Pueblo for well over a hundred years.

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Buckmaster Show 4/16/2014: Tucson council struggles to balance budget

Today on Buckmaster – A newsmaker interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Shirley Scott (D-Ward 4). Also, Dr. Heather Connally of Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson hosts our monthly companion animal care segment. Plus, Tom Collier, Buckmaster consumer contributor, with some post Tax Day tips.

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Buckmaster Show 4/15/2014: Investors worry about stock market correction

Today on BuckmasterFabian Alfie, head of the University of Arizona Department of French and Italian talks about the all-night reading of Dante’s Inferno Thursday at St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church. Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Also, Debbie Sisco Rich, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona. Plus, writer Linda Ray has the Buckmaster every other Tuesday Arts Report.

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