Buckmaster Show 2/17/2012: Tucson business climate looks brighter

Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Friday Focus with a conversation with Mike Varney, President and CEO of the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce. Then, it’s the Reporter’s Roundtable featuring Sarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star and Mark B. Evans of TucsonCitizen.com. To close out the show, we’ve got the Weekend Watch with Matt Russell.

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Buckmaster Show: Tucson tops poll for “happiest” winter travel spots

Today on Buckmaster -  It’s another full line-up. We start things off with Col. Martha McSally, Republican congressional candidate in CD 8. Then, Mitch Tobin, Buckmaster Show Environment Contributor, talks about a new poll on Arizonans’ environmental perspectives. Next, Allison Cooper  of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau breaks down the Tucson tourism highlights. Plus, Blogger Beat spotlights Ted Prezelski, who writes Rum, Romanism and Rebellion.

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Buckmaster Show 2/15/2012: Effort begins to save historic downtown adobe building

Today on Buckmaster – We’ve got a conversation with Ally Miller, one of four Republicans running for Pima County Supervisor in District One. Also, an update from the founder of Erik Hite Foundation, which has opened a day-care center for law enforcement. Then, Michael Keith of the Downtown Tucson Partnership talks about efforts to restore the historic Marist College in downtown Tucson. Plus, Nutrition Reporter Jack Challem.

 

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Buckmaster Show 2/14/2012: Winds of change coming for Arizona economy

Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with a look at the Arizona economy with Arizona State University Economist Dr. Dennis Hoffman. Then, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Next, aging expert Gale Morgan has her monthly report. Plus, historian Tom Sheridan discusses the revised edition of his book Arizona: A History.

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Buckmaster Show 2/13/2012: Republicans prepare for heated race in CD8 Special Election

Today on Buckmaster – We kick things off with the Monday Political Face-off with commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom.  Also, a conversation with State Senator Frank Antenori. Plus, Buckmaster Education Contributor Dr. Robert Hendricks on the TUSD teacher discipline controversy.

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Buckmaster Show 2/10/2012: Supervisor races could be referendum on Rosemont

Today on Buckmaster– It’s the Friday Focus interview with Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll. Then it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Sarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star and Jimmy Boegle of the Tucson Weekly. Plus, the Weekend Watch with the “Culinary Cruiser” Matt Russell.

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Buckmaster Show 2/9/2012: TIA hopeful incentives will mean more air service

Today on Buckmaster – We get an update on travel at Tucson International Airport from Dick Gruntzel. Then, gardening expert Phil Seader  on the one year anniversary of the “big freeze.” Next, Republican Dave Sitton talks about why his bid for congress. And to close out the show, we’ve got a newsmaker interview with Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath.

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Buckmaster Show 2/8/2012: Rothschild previews State of the City address

Today on Buckmaster – We start things off with State Representative Dr. Matt Heinz, Democratic candidate for CD 8. Also, Paul Hartner of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society. Next, the CEO Interview Series presented by TREO spotlights Michael Hammond, President of PICOR. Plus, Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild previews his upcoming State of the City address.

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Buckmaster Show 2/7/2012: Tucson arts celebrate Arizona Centennial

Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with a conversation with Arizona Representative Vic Williams, candidate for Pima County Supervisor. Then, it’s Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Next, New York Times best-selling author J.A. Jance stops by to talk about her latest book. Plus, Margaret Regan, Tucson Weekly Arts Editor, with her bi-monthly arts report.

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Buckmaster Show 2/6/2012: War clouds gather in the Middle East

Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Monday Political Face-Off featuring commentators Vince Rabago and John Munger. Plus, as war clouds gather in the Middle East, we talk with General John Wickham, former Chief of Staff of the US Army.

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