Buckmaster Show 11/9/2011: Democrats strengthen control of Tucson City government

Today on Buckmaster– We’ve got a break down of the results of Tuesday’s Tucson election with Jimmy Boegle of the Tucson Weekly and Dylan Smith of TucsonSentinel.com. Also, former state lawmaker Phil Lopes talks about putting Tucson back to work. Plus, should Arizona have a state food? El Charro’s Ray Flores says yes!

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Buckmaster Show 11/8/2011: Majority of Arizona inmates are repeat or violent offenders, according to new study

Today on Buckmaster – We’ve got a newsmaker interview with Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall. Also, Certified Financial Planner Sheldon Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report.  Then, we talk with Dan Millis about the Sierra Club’s Borderlands program. Plus, Tucson Writer Janne Irvine.

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Buckmaster Show 11/7/2011: Tucson’s first all mail-in election draws to a close

Today on Buckmaster We kick things off with the Monday Political Face-off featuring commentators Paul Eckerstrom and Bruce Ash. Plus, a newsmaker interview with Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias.

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Buckmaster Show 11/4/2011: Tucson Chamber head steps up push for Rosemont approval

Today on BuckmasterTom Collier fills in for Bill Buckmaster. The Friday Focus features a newsmaker interview with Mike Varney of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Also, the Friday Reporters’ Roundtable features Mark Evans of Tucson Citizen.com and Dylan Smith of Tucson Sentinel.com. Plus, the Weekend Watch with Matt Russell.

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Buckmaster Show 11/3/2011: UA researchers look at algae production as economic driver

Today on Buckmaster -  Tom Collier fills in for Bill Buckmaster. To get things started, Tom talks with Randy Ryan, a University of Arizona researcher who says algae production could give the Arizona economy a big boost. Also, we get an update on the Tucson Boys Chorus from Dr. Ackerley. Plus, we’ve got a newsmaker interview with Dr. John Arnold of Project PEPP.

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Buckmaster Show 11/2/2011: Democrats cry foul over removal of redistricting chief

Today on Buckmaster – We’ve got newsmaker interviews with State Representative Matt Heinz, M.D., Sam Wercinski of the Arizona Advocacy Network, and Barry Broome, Head of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. Plus, Chief Barry Infuso, “Dean of Cuisine” at Pima Community College.

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Buckmaster Show 11/1/2011: Deadline looms for budget-cutting super-committee

Today on Buckmaster – To kick off the show, we talk with Buckmaster Show Washington Contributor Terry Bracy. Also, the Money Maker Report from Ceritfied Financial Planner Shelly Fishman. Then, it’s a  newsmaker interview with General John Wickham, former US Army Chief of Staff. Plus, Tucson Weekly Arts Editor Margaret Regan with her bi-monthly Buckmaster Show arts update.

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Buckmaster Show 10/31/2011: Day 45 of the Occupy Washington Movement

Today on Buckmaster – To kick things off, commentators John Munger and Vince Rabago square off on the Monday Political Face-off. Plus, we’ve got a newsmaker interview with John Huppenthal, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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Buckmaster Show 10/28/2011: Green Valley moves to address water concerns

Today on Buckmaster – The Friday Focus interview features Arturo Gabaldon, President of Community Water in Green Valley. Also, the Reporters’ Roundtable features Dan Shearer of the Green Valley News and Sarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star. Plus, “The Culinary Cruiser” Matt Russell presents Weekend Watch.

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Buckmaster Show 10/27/2011: Pushing for civility in political discourse

Today on Buckmaster – We talk civility in political discourse with Brint Milward, Director the UA-based National Institute for Civil Discourse. Next, it’s the Blogger Beat with Tom Harvey, author of the popular blog The Economy Guy.  Following that, the TREO CEO Interview Series continues with Wendell Long, CEO of Sol Casinos. Plus, Breast Cancer Researcher Dr. Ed Staren.

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