Buckmaster Show 8/28/2012: Don’t be a sucker – get the dirt on the latest scams

Today on BuckmasterTom Collier fills in for Bill Buckmaster. We kick off the show with listeners’ thoughts on the latest consumer scams. Next, Certified Financial Planner Sheldon Fishman calls in his Tuesday Money Maker Report. Then, University of Arizona Economist Marshall Vest sits down with Tom to discuss the latest on Arizona’s economy.

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Buckmaster Show 8/27/2012: Election preview- what races should you watch?

Today on BuckmasterDan Shearer of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun fills in for Bill Buckmaster. It’s the Monday Political Focus with commentators John Munger and Paul Eckerstrom. Next, Dan talks with Lou Sampson, who serves in Green Valley with the Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers. To close out the show, we spotlight foster care in Pima County with Jill LaBrie, a recruiter with Pima County’s Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, and Michaela Luna of the Foster and Adoptive Council of Tucson.

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Buckmaster Show 8/24/2012: Job creation – Should Tucson be more like Phoenix?

Today on BuckmasterSarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star fills in for Bill Buckmaster. The Friday Focus spotlights President and CEO of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Mike Varney. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Mark B. Evans of the TucsonCitizen.com and Dan Shearer of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun. Plus, the Weekend Watch with the Culinary Cruiser himself, Matt Russell.

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Buckmaster Show 8/23/2012: Tucson Meet Yourself plans for biggest event yet

Today on Buckmaster – We’ve got a newsmaker interview with State Representative Ted Vogt. Also, Mia Hansen talks about this October’s annual Tucson Meet Yourself. Next, Beth Ford, Pima County Treasurer, discusses her re-election campaign. And aging expert Gale Morgan talks about the healing power of music.

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Buckmaster Show 8/22/2012: Pima County’s war on obesity

Today on Buckmaster – We talk with Dr. Don Gates, project manager for the Communities Putting Prevention to Work project, about Pima County’s obesity problem. Also, renowned comet discoverer Dr. David Levy. Then, it’s the Blogger Beat with David Safier of Blog for Arizona. Plus, Buckmaster Show Contributor on Education Dr. Robert Hendricks.

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Buckmaster Show 8/21/2012: Arizona medical marijuana roadblock

Today on Buckmaster – We talk with Attorney General Tom Horne about the ongoing medical marijuana controversy. Then,  Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Next, Dr. Gail Stevenson of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson talks about working with cats and dogs with behavior problems. And Margaret Regan, arts editor of the Tucson Weekly, has A Tucson arts scene update.

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Buckmaster Show 8/20/2012: Take a trip down the Devil’s Highway

Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Monday Political Face-Off featuring commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Also, Substance Abuse Counselor Carole Bennett talks about one of Pima County’s top medical issues. Plus, archaeologist/writer Gayle Hartmann discusses the new University of Arizona Press book Last Water on the Devil’s Highway.

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Buckmaster Show 8/17/2012: Grijalva discusses boycott, budget, MAS, and development

Today on Buckmaster -  We’ve got a Friday Focus newsmaker interview with U.S. Representative Raul Grijalva. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer for the Arizona Daily Star, and Mark B. Evans, administrator for TucsonCitizen.com. Plus, Matt Russell has the Weekend Watch.

 

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Buckmaster Show 8/16/2012: Bio-science firm moves headquarters to Tucson

Today on Buckmaster – We’ve got a newsmaker interview with John Huppenthal, Arizona Superintent of Public Instruction. Then,  Shelli Hall, Tucson Film Office Director, previews the upcoming Town Hall meeting on the future of filmmaking in Arizona. Next, TREO Executive Vice President David Welsh discusses a big economic development announcement. And we close out the show with historian Ken Scoville with a spotlight on Tucson’s birthday celebration.

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Buckmaster Show 8/15/2012: Doctor shortage looming

Today on Buckmaster -  We kick off the show with a conversation with Victoria Maizes, M.D., Executive Director of the University of Arizona-based Center for Integrative Medicine. Also, CD 2 Congressional Candidate U.S. Representative Ron Barber. Plus, the Nutrition Reporter Jack Challem.

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