Buckmaster Show 4/30/2012: Efforts to close the Latino education gap

Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Monday Political Face-Off featuring commentators Vince Rabago and John Munger. Also, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Lea Marquez Peterson. Plus, a preview of the upcoming Tucson Letter Carriers food drive to benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

 

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Buckmaster Show 4/27/2012: Sahuarita strives to be an economic player

Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Friday Focus with a newsmaker interview with the Mayor of Sahuarita Duane Blumberg. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Jimmy Boegle, Editor of the Tucson Weekly and Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun. Plus, Matt Russell, “Tucson’s Culinary Cruiser,” breaks down the weekend fun in the sun on Weekend Watch.

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Buckmaster Show 4/26/2012: No major regrets, says TUSD Board Chair

Today on Buckmaster – We talk with Tucson Unified School District Board President Dr. Mark Stegeman. Then, Sierra Vista Herald reporter Bill Hess on the latest San Pedro River water dispute. Following that, Michael Keith of the Downtown Tucson Partnership has an update on the Congress St. construction. Plus, historian Ken Scoville previews this Saturday’s Miracle Mile Open House and Tour.

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Buckmaster Show 4/25/2012: Wasting water will cost you

Today on Buckmaster -We start things off with a conversation with Victoria Maizes, M.D.,  Head of the University of Arizona-based Center for Integrative Medicine. Also, Tony Almodova, the Tucson Water Cop talks about Water Awareness Month. Plus, Tucson film industry advocate Eric Schumacher provides an update on efforts to create tax breaks for filmmakers.

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Buckmaster Show 4/24/2012: 2012 looking up for Tucson International Airport

Today on Buckmaster – We get a Summer air travel preview with Dick Gruntzel, CFO for Tucson International Airport. Also, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Next, Reid Park Zoo Curator Jim Schnormeier breaks down the community effort to provide leafy snacks for the zoo’s five new elephants. Plus, Margaret Regan, Tucson Weekly Arts Editor, has her bi-weekly arts update.

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Buckmaster Show 4/23/2012: Is a downtown arena a good idea?

Today on Buckmaster– It’s the Monday Political Face-Off featuring commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Also, a newsmaker interview with Tucson City Councilman Paul Cunningham. Plus, a conversation with Dr. Mark Sykes, head of the Tucson-based Planetary Science Institute.

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Buckmaster Show 4/20/2012: GOP chair likes Kelly/Barber match-up

Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Friday Focus with a conversation with Carolyn Cox, Chair of the Pima County Republican Party. Then it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Dan Shearer of the Green Valley News and Dylan Smith of TucsonSentinel.com. Plus, “Tucson’s Culinary Cruiser” Matt Russell has the good eats for the weekend.

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Buckmaster Show 4/19/2012: Supervisors poised to pick new lawmaker

Today on Buckmaster – We’ve got a newsmaker interview with Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias. Then, we talk with Thomas Lindell about St. Philips In the Hills transition to solar. Plus, Tom Collier, the Buckmaster Show Consumer Affairs Contributor.

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Buckmaster Show 4/18/2012: Lawmakers miss 100 day deadline

Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with State Representative Bruce Wheeler. Next, comet discoverer Dr. David Levy breaks down what to look for in the night sky. Then, we talk with Bill Beard, candidate for Pima County Recorder. Plus, gardening expert Phil Seader has spring planting tips.

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Buckmaster Show 4/17/2012: Marana mayor defends state audit of county bonds

Today on Buckmaster – We start the show off with a conversation with Dr. Carolyn Compton, Director of Critical Path Institute (C-PATH). Next, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Money Maker Report. Then, Jan Woods, Hospital Administrator and Co-Owner of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson. And to close out the show, we talk with Ed Honea, Mayor of Marana.

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