Buckmaster Show 5/17/2012: A new vision for selling Tucson

Today on Buckmaster – We start things off with a newsmaker interview with State Senator Al Melvin. Does he still believe Arizona should house nuclear waste? Also, a new vision for one of Tucson’s biggest industries. We talk with Brent DeRaad, the new leader of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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Buckmaster Show 5/16/2012: Time to clean up Tucson

Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with a conversation on efforts to clean up the city’s medians with Joan Lionetti, head of Tucson Clean and Beautiful. Also, comet discover Dr. David Levy discusses the upcoming Transit of Venus. Then, rehab specialist Sherri Jerzyk of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson talks about companion animal rehabilitation therapy. Plus, The Nutrition Reporter Jack Challem with ways to relieve painful shingles.

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Buckmaster Show 5/15/2012: Arizona’s new long term care tax breaks

Today on Buckmaster– We get things started with an end-of-session “wrap-up” from State Representative Steve Farley. Then, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Next, we introduce you to Green Party CD 8 Candidate Charlie Manolakis. Plus, Tucson Weekly Arts Calendar Editor Linda Ray, has the Buckmaster Show Arts Report.

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Buckmaster Show 5/14/2012: Battle for the Independent vote

Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Monday Political Face-Off featuring commentators John Munger and Vince Rabago. Plus, a conversation with General John Wickham, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.

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Buckmaster Show 5/11/2012: Is civility in political discourse realistic?

Today on BuckmasterJimmy Boegle of the Tucson Weekly fills in for the vacationing Bill Buckmaster. We kick off the show with the Friday Focus interview with a conversation with Jane Prescott-Smith, Managing Director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable with Dylan Smith of TucsonSentinel.com and Mark B. Evans of the TucsonCitizen.com. Plus, Tucson’s Culinary Cruiser, Matt Russell himself, calls in his top-picks on the Weekend Watch.

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Buckmaster Show 5/8/2012: Making Tucson a more business friendly city

Today on Buckmaster – While Bill Buckmaster is on vacation, guest host Shelly Fishman focuses the conversation on Tucson’s regional development with Maricela Solis, Tucson Mayor Rothschild’s Business Advocate, and Debbie Chandler, the City Manager’s Economic Development Manager.

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Buckmaster Show 5/7/2012: The use of fear in political rhetoric

Today on Buckmaster – Bill Buckmaster is on vacation. Guest host Shelly Fishman guides the conversation on a special one-hour edition of the Monday Political Face-Off, featuring commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom.

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Buckmaster Show 5/4/2012: Polite politics – is it possible?

Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Friday Focus with a conversation with University of Arizona Deptartment of Communication Professor Dr. Kate Kenski. Then, it’s the Friday Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Sarah Garrecht Gassen, Editorial Writer for the Arizona Daily Star, and Mark B. Evans, Administrator for TucsonCitizen.com. Plus, Weekend Watch host Matt Russell is cruising for a good meal this weekend.

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Buckmaster Show 5/3/2012: Targeting tourist dollars from Sonora

Today on Buckmaster – We start things off with a conversation with Terry Bracy, Buckmaster Show Washington Contributor. Then, we preview the Sonoran Region Business Development Conference presented by Tucson’s Caballeros del Sol. Also, Guy Gunther of CenturyLink joins us for the CEO Interview Series presented by TREO. Plus, Don Loose, Buckmaster Show Legal Contributor.

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Buckmaster Show 5/2/2012: Lawall backs Pima County conviction rates

Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with a newsmaker interview with Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall. Then, we get a preview of the American Cancer Society’s Tucson/Vail Relay for Life Event. Next, Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik calls in with the lowdown on the council.  And to close out the show, we talk with Margaret Regan, Arts Editor of the Tucson Weekly.

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