Alfredo Guiterrez is one of the most enduring and interesting figures in recent Arizona history. Years ago he worked with Cesar Chavez. He was minority leader in the Arizona State Senate for many years, during an era when democrats and republicans could actually negotiate in good faith and compromise for the public good. Guiterrez was […]
What was it like for a northern student to go to Mississippi to help register black voters in 1962? Some were killed; all were intimidated. Our guest this week is Dave Tierney, a prominent local attorney and community activist. Over 50 years ago, Dave was one of these young students. Hear his riveting personal story […]
Jon Talton is a former Arizona Republic Columnist and a Phoenix native who has a unique and thoughtful perspective on Phoenix and Arizona. His is a very “long view” of the history and development (in both senses of the word) the metro area. Listen in — and see why he was “too hot to handle” […]
Hear Brian Manciini, wounded combat veteran and founder of “Honor House” and Larry Villano, CEO of Terros. What kind of a job are we doing caring for our wounded vets — and how their organizations are stepping up to the challenge.
What was it like for a northern student to go to Mississippi to help register black voters in 1962? Some were killed; all were intimidated. Our guest this week is Dave Tierney, a prominent local attorney and community activist. Over 50 years ago, Dave was one of these young students. Hear his riveting personal story […]
Congress shut down our federal government for almost three weeks. By threatening to simply not pay our bills for goods and services we had already purchased, financial markets were sent into a fear-driven frenzy. How could this have been avoided? What’s next? Join The Think Tank on Sunday, Oct. 20, for guest Art Hinshaw, a […]
What do our conflicts with the Muslim World, the George Zimmerman/Travon Martin case, and the resentments of the Tea Party all have in common? Dr. J’Lein Liese is an expert in leadership and conflict resolution with 20 years experience working in conflict resolution. She has special expertise in the Middle East and does training to […]
John Shu was a White House attorney under both President George H.W. Bush and President George W. Bush. He is an expert in constitutional law. He discusses the legality of bombing Syria without congressional approval.
Mona Lynch is a University of California author who has written a scathing critique of criminal justice in Arizona. Bill Montgomery, as Maricopa County Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer for most of Arizona. And Cecil Ash has been described by one knowledgeable observer as “probably the most knowledgeable person in the state about […]
Some people have decided that The Affordable Healthcare Act (“Obamacare”) is a threat to Western Civilization. Others apparently think it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Most, however, know very little about how this law will actually work. This week’s Think Tank will attempt to rectify that in a discussion with a healthcare expert. […]
The State of Arizona is appealing FEMA’s decision not to classify the Yarnell fire as a federal disaster. Interesting. Late last year, many in Arizona were applauding the Federal government sequester, which mandated an across-the-board cut in federal spending. Every agency of government, without exception, had to absorb a fixed percentage cut in spending. Fast […]
Terry Goddard has been involved in much of Phoenix and Arizona history for nearly 40 years. He was elected Attorney General of Arizona, twice elected Mayor of Phoenix and was twice a Democratic nominee for Governor. Before assuming elected office he ran initiatives that resulted in killing a gas tax and electing Phoenix City Council […]
Guests: John Huppenthal, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Andrew Morril, president, Arizona Education Association How are we doing as a state? Are we still at the bottom of national rankings of educational attainment? What is the impact of charter schools (we have almost twice as many as any other state) on educational quality? Does testing […]
The Phoenix City Council District 6 race between Sal DeCiccio and Karlene Keogh Parks is the most contentious race in Phoenix. I watched them debate last week. Here’s what I learned: both candidates are against taxes, in favor of jobs, want more accountability in government and both love the police and fire departments. We brought […]
Think that the most important time in elections is when you vote in November? Think again. Change the rules of the game and you can change the outcome, long before anyone votes. The Arizona legislature changed several election rules this session. Were these to prevent voter fraud? Or were these to ensure partisan advantage? Listen […]
Mexico, Trayvon Martin and other issues. What about that Mexican border? And, for that matter, how safe is Mexico? These issues, the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman case and other issues dominate this week’s discussion. The Think Tank, Sunday July 21, 5-6 p.m.
The recently completed legislative session was one of the most rancorous in Arizona history. Will the Republican Party turn on itself? Will legislative Republican leaders be able to mend fences with Governor Brewer? Longtime Capitol reporter Howard Fischer and KTAR veteran reporter Jim Cross discuss prospects. The Think Tank, Sunday July 14, 5-6 p.m.
