Michael Kiefer, writer for the AZ Mirror, former reporter for the AZ Republic
Friday, October 09, 2026 | 12:44
Michael Kiefer has witnessed seven executions. He shares why the recently announced execution that will be livestreamed might be a bad idea.
Friday, October 9
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Hour 4: Rest in Peace Mika Ditka
One of the greatest personalities in football, Mike Ditka has passed away. Gaydos and Ian dive in to some of the coaches best moments.
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Barry Markson, KTAR Legal Analyst
Why does Andy Biggs feel threatened by Katie Hobbs and her supporters? Barry joins the show to reflect why Andy Biggs is taking issue with…
12m -
Zach Buchanan, reporter with Axios
Have you been to the Arizona State Fair yet? Zach Buchanan joins the show to share all the crazy things he ate while he was…
8m -
Hour 3: Should we be livestreaming executions?
The Pentagon has annonced the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people at Ft. Hood in Texas, will be livestreamed. Should this be…
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Hour 2: Why you should talk to your kids about Cornell
The alleged gang rape at Cornell University has caused a lot of people to second guess college culture. Gaydos and Ian Schwartz discuss why you…
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Hour 1: Does Katie Hobbs want Andy Biggs dead?
Andy Biggs claims he has been receiving death threats as a result of targeted ads. He believes Gov. Katie Hobbs would be thrilled to see…
33m
Thursday, October 8
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Hour 4: You're getting the best opportunity of your life but at the worst time
Joe Huizenga and Gaydos discuss the unfortunate timing one sportscaster faced while preparing for a medical procedure.
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Hour 3: Is the Russian plague coming to the U.S.
Joe Huizenga and Gaydos discuss the possibility of a plague outbreak in Russia and how transparent the Russian government is being about the case.
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Hour 2: If you're a Phoenix cop and you shoot the wrong guy, should you be charged even if it was an accident?
Joe Huizenga and Gaydos discuss recent developments in the case of Christian Diaz Rendon, a man shot by Phoenix police officers
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Hour 1: Mocking someone with mental health issues is a thing of the past... or is it?
Joe Huizenga and Gaydos react to Stephen A. Smith's comments about a Philadelphia Eagles player's mental health struggles.
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Ruben Gallego, Arizona U.S. senator
Arizona U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego talk about ASU's handling of the Matthew Mayich case, the general election, the Cornell sexual assault case and other topics…
26m
Wednesday, October 7
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Hour 4: The Faceoff with Bruce & Gaydos
Stacy Pearson, political strategist and co-founder of Lumen Strategies; Chuck Coughlin, president and CEO of HighGround Inc.; and Daniel Keenan, Valley businessman and former GOP…
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Hour 3: Will Grand Theft Auto steal your boyfriend?
Bruce and Joe Huizenga discuss whether features in "Grand Theft Auto VI" that allow players to develop a relationship with a character in the game…
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Hour 2: Should the Russian plague scare us?
Bruce and Joe Huizenga discuss whether the U.S. should be alarmed after a worker at a Siberian plague research institute died of a suspected plague…
31m -
Hour 1: Do Scottsdale police and the mayor of Scottsdale disagree over flock cameras?
The Scottsdale City Council heard the police department's stance on Flock cameras, but does Scottsdale mayor Lisa Borowsky disagree?
32m
Tuesday, October 6
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Hour 4: ASU trainer reassigned
The trainer that was present at the workout that landed Matthew Mayich on life support, was reassigned. Is this related to the investigation or are…
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Hour 3: Disney or the Arizona state fair, which is cheaper?
The Arizona state fair can get pretty pricey. Is it worth it to take your family, or should you save some money and go to…
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Hour 2: Did Cornell influence the University of Arizona?
The University of Arizona has paused all fraternity activities amid misconduct investigation. Is this just a coincidence, or is the situation at Cornell impacting how…
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Hour 1: How long have you gone without paying your water bill?
The city of Phoenix has announced they will resume water shutoffs for delinquent accounts, ending a six year pause. Did you take advantage of this…
32m
Monday, October 5
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Matthew Gress, Arizona House of Representatives
What specifics about the Matthew Mayich incident will be looked into now that there will be an investigation? Matthew Gress joins the show to make…
11m -
Hour 4: The real-life impact of high diesel prices
Bruce tells us about the impact he saw on truckers at the pump this weekend.
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Hour 3: Are you a double hater?
One in five voters dislike both political parties. Where do you fall in that statistic?
32m -
Meghan McCain, daughter of the late senator John McCain and host of The Citizen McCain Podcast
What in the world should we expect for the midterms? Meghan McCain breaks down some of the possibilities.
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Hour 2: How far should kids wander from home?
Did your parents let you roam as far as you wanted from home? How far do you let your kids go without adult supervision?
31m -
Ron Wolfley, Arizona Sports Host
Is there space for profanity on the football field? Ron Wolfley tells us what he thought of the incident during Sunday's game in this week's…
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Hour 1: Early voting has started, or has it?
A vendor error has sent out 3,000 ballots early. Is this an honest mistake or is the Arizona midterm election bound to be a mess.
32m
Friday, October 2
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Hour 4: ASU external investigation
ASU has announced there will be an external investigation into the workout that landed Matthew Mayich in the hospital on life support. Will the right…
32m -
Hour 4: ASU external investigation
ASU has announced there will be an external investigation into the workout that landed Matthew Mayich in the hospital on life support. Will the right…
32m -
Leonard Aragorn, Mayich family attorney
ASU announced there will be an external investigation into the August 20th workout that landed Matthew Mayich in a hospital on life support. The Mayich…
12m -
Ian Schwartz, Meteorologist and Reporter with AZ Family
Whats's going on at the Arizona state fair? The Outspoken Weather Bunny, Meteorologist and Reporter with AZ Family tells us what he saw when he…
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Hour 3: What is the latest on Christa Pike's botched execution?
Christa Pike was sentenced to death, but survived two doses of a lethal injection. What is her status and what is her future look like…
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Hour 2: Is the Cornell rape case the next "Me Too" movement?
Women are coming out in support of the Jane Doe that clams she was raped at a faternity house at Cornell University. Many are drawing…
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Hour 1: Should you get fired for Tweets you made when you were 15?
An NBA play-by-play announcer was fired the same day he was hired, after previous racist tweets of his resurfaced. Did he deserved to be canned,…
34m
Thursday, October 1
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Hour 4: The reason why you'll never be able to self-checkout again
Bruce and Gaydos explain the reason grocery stores are phasing out self-checkout aisles.
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Hour 3: The Diamondbacks will keep their manager, but will they be playing in Vegas next year?
The Diamondbacks have decided to keep Torey Lovullo as manager, but with the team's lease at Chase Field almost up, will they have to play…
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Hour 3: Is Katie Hobbs the most vulnerable candidate running for governor in the United States?
Barry Markson joins Bruce and Gaydos to discuss how likely Gov. Katie Hobbs is to win reelection.
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Hour 1: There was a botched execution in Tennessee this never happens right... Wrong?
Bruce and Gaydos discuss an attempted execution of a prisoner who survived two rounds of lethal injection.
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