Buckmaster Show 9/12/2012: Looming fiscal train wreck

Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with Ann Kirkpatrick, Democratic candidate in Congressional District 1. Also, former Congressman Jim Kolbe talks about the coming fiscal train wreck. Following that, aging expert Gale Morgan discusses estate planning. Plus, Rosanna Gabaldon, Arizona Legislative District 2 candidate.

Posted in Buckmaster, Politics, Show Episodes | Leave a comment

Buckmaster Show 9/11/2012: Post eleven years – the threat persists

Today on Buckmaster – We’ve got a conversation with Mark Napier, Pima County Republican Sheriff’s candidate. Also, Shelly Fishman, Certified Financial Planner, has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Plus, we talk with General John Wickham, former U.S. Army Chief of Staff.

Posted in Buckmaster, Politics, Show Episodes | Leave a comment

Buckmaster Show 9/10/2012: When is it smart to hold back kids who can’t read well?

The Monday Political Face-off features commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. The Monthly Technology reports with Michael Dunne of Cox Communications. Plus, Dr. Robert Hendricks, Buckmaster Show contributor on education talks about holding back students who don’t read well.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Buckmaster Show 9/7/2012: Concern grows over streetcar time line

Today on Buckmaster – We’ve got a Friday Focus interview with Pamela Sutherland, Economic Development Director for the Downtown Tucson Partnership. Then, it’s the Friday Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Dylan Smith, editor/publisher TucsonSentinel.com, and Jimmy Boegle, editor of the Tucson Weekly.

Posted in Buckmaster, Politics, Show Episodes | Leave a comment

Buckmaster Show 9/6/2012: “Top 2” primary measure debate

Today on Buckmaster – Former Arizona legislator Ted Downing and Bruce Ash, Arizona GOP Committeeman, debate the Open Primary measure. Also, Michael Guymon, TREO Vice President for Regional Development, has an update on efforts to improve Tucson air service. Plus, attorney Don Loose reviews the ballot measures facing Arizona voters this fall.

Posted in Buckmaster, Politics, Show Episodes | Leave a comment

Buckmaster Show 9/5/2012: America’s space program at a crossroads

Today on Buckmaster – We’ve got a newsmaker interview with Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias. Also, LD 2 candidate Andrea Dalessandro. Then, we’ll talk with University of Arizona Distinguished Professor Dr. Albrecht Classen discusses his new book on the early history of our region. Plus, Dr. Mark Sykes, head of Tucson-based Planetary Science Institute.

Posted in Buckmaster, Politics, Show Episodes | Leave a comment

Buckmaster Show 9/4/2012: Food Bank launches Hunger Action Month

Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with a conversation with Bill Carnegie, Executive Director of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Then, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Next, Tom Collier, Buckmaster Consumer Affairs Contributor has the latest scam alert. Plus, Margaret Regan, Tucson Weekly Arts Editor has the Buckmaster Arts Report.

Posted in Buckmaster, Politics, Show Episodes | Leave a comment

Buckmaster Show 8/31/2012: How has social media reshaped the campaign trail?

Today on BuckmasterSarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star fills in for Bill Buckmaster. To kick off the show, the Friday Focus spotlights political pollster Dr. Margaret Kenski. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable with Dan Shearer of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun and Mark B. Evans of the TucsonCitizen.com. And to close out the show, we’ve got the “Culinary Cruiser” Matt Russell for the Weekend Watch.

Posted in Buckmaster, Politics, Show Episodes | Leave a comment

Buckmaster Show 8/30/2012: A new era in Arizona football

Today on BuckmasterMark B. Evans, administrator of TucsonCitizen.com, fills in for Bill Buckmaster. To kick off the show, with back-to-back interviews with the candidates for Pima County Supervisor in Distrit 1, Democrat Nancy Young Wright and Republican Ally Miller. Then, Demion Clinco, President of the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation, sits down with Mark to discuss efforts to save historic neon signs. And to close out the show, we talk with TucsonCitizen.com sports columnist Anthony Gimino.

Posted in Buckmaster, Politics, Show Episodes, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Buckmaster Show 8/29/2012: Election recap

Today on Buckmaster -  Sarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star fills in for Bill Buckmaster. The day after the primary election, we’ve got you covered. Brady McCombs of the Arizona Daily Star and Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll join Sarah in the studio for an election recap. To close out the show, Samantha Esquivel of the Southern Arizona Humane Society stops by for an update on the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge.

Posted in Buckmaster, Politics, Show Episodes | Leave a comment