Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos

Bruce St. James and Larry Gaydos cut through the noise with smart analysis, real accountability, and debate that matters. Weekdays 2-6 p.m. live on the KTAR YouTube channel, on-air, on KTAR.com and on the KTAR News app.

Friday, August 14

Hour 4: The next time you go to a restaurant, would you rather sit next to a dog or someone's child?

Gaydos tells Joe Huizenga why many Americans would rather sit next to a dog than a child at a restaurant.
32m
Hour 3: Would you purchase a mystery vacation, destination unknown?

Gaydos and Joe Huizenga explained why some people are turning to Groupon to create a mystery vacation for them!
31m
Hour 2: It's time for Stream Team!

Gaydos and Joe Huizenga tell you what you should be watching this weekend!
33m
Hour 1: Have you heard of Flock Cameras?

Gaydos and Joe Huizenga explain why many Americans have privacy concerns with the use of Flock Cameras by law enforcement departments.
33m

Thursday, August 13

Hour 4: Why aren't young people happy about anything?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass explain why many younng people aren't happy with the state of the world and their place in it.
31m
Hour 3: What is kratom, and why should you avoid it?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass share information about a substance called kratom and why you should probably avoid it if you see it in stores.
30m
Dr. Frank LoVecchio, Medical Director of Clinical Research at the College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University

Dr. LoVecchio joined Gaydos and Gayle Bass to share his expertise on the supplement kratom, also known as gas station heroine.
12m
Hour 2: Would you dance for cheap gas?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass ask the audience if they would dance for a discount on their gas price!
31m
Hour 1: Should dodgeball be played in school gym classes?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass share a story of a dodgeball game gone wrong in an Arizona school and whether or not the game should still…
32m

Wednesday, August 12

Hour 4: The Faceoff with Bruce & Gaydos

Gaydos and Gayle Bass host another edition of the Faceoff. They are joined by former Maricopa County recorder Stephen Richer, former Azcentral columnist Laurie Roberts…
31m
Hour 3: If it came down to a pay cut or getting fired, which would you choose?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass explain why in a new survey, 54 percent of workers say they'd accept a pay cut just to keep working, according…
31m
Dennis Hoffman, Director of the L. William Seidman Research Institute at the W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University

Professor Dennis Hoffman joined Gaydos and Gayle Bass to share his analysis of the latest Consumer Price Index numbers.
7m
Hour 2: What could be a new device for ICE officers to use by next spring?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass explain why ICE is planning to spend $20 million to purchase thousands of "conductive distraction and de-escalation devices" for officers and…
30m
Shira Tanzer, Education Solutions reporter, KTAR News

Shira Tanzer joined Gaydos and Gayle Bass to talk about what teachers are experiencing in the classroom that led to Arizona's decade-long teacher shortage and…
8m
Hour 1: Is marriage really old-school?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass discuss a new Pew Research Survey that says about 77 percent of adults ages 38-43 have lived with an unmarried romantic…
32m

Tuesday, August 11

Hour 4: The ten strangest things that are banned by the TSA!

Gaydos and Gayle Bass share the list of ten items you should make sure you don't have in you suitcase the next time you fly!
31m
Hour 3: Has the FDA given up on inspecting the food you eat?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass discuss new reporting that says the FDA has not visited the Taylor Farms plant in northeast Mexico for an inspection for…
30m
Mike Lyons, Retired U.S. Army Major & military analyst

Mike Lyons joined Gaydos and Gayle Bass to share his analysis on the state of the war with Iran and the United States' blockade in…
8m
Hour 2: Will over-parenting your child put you in financial debt?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass take a look at new trends in parenting where late millenials and Gen-Z kids have been more supervised as middle-schoolers than…
29m
Shira Tanzer, Education Solutions reporter, KTAR News

Shira Tanzer joined Gaydos and Gayle Bass to discuss her reporting on Arizona's teacher retention issue and the solutions that could help retain teachers in…
7m
Hour 1: President Trump signed a new executive order on vaccines

Gaydos and Gayle Bass explained President Trump's new executive order on childhood vaccines plans.
32m

Monday, August 10

Hour 4: Larry Fitzgerald was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame!

Over the weekend, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Gaydos and Gayle Bass reflect on Fitzgerald's…
31m
Hour 3: Why are we seeing more food recalls?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass share an updates list of which new products are being recalled by Taylor Farms.
29m
Dr. John Delatorre, licensed Forensic Psychologist, Resolution Forensic and Consultation Services

Dr. John Delatorre joined Gaydos and Gayle Bass and shared his analysis of the crime scene of Matthew Flores, the suspect of a double-homicide investigation in…
9m
Hour 2: What's the latest on the war with Iran?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass discuss the state of the Iran war and ask if President Trump has become the new Jimmy Carter.
29m
Shira Tanzer, Education Solutions reporter, KTAR News

Shira Tanzer joined Gaydos and Gayle Bass to explain how Arizona ended up with a decade-long teacher shortage.
7m
Hour 1: Were you in the path of the monsoon last night?

Gaydos and Gayle Bass discuss the destructive monsoon that swept through parts of the Valley last night!
32m

Friday, August 7

Hour 4: Major concerns regarding the levels at Lake Mead

Bruce & Lady La explain why it is concerning that Lake Mead is at its lowest levels ever.
31m
Dr. Ryan Heintzman, Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University

Dr. Ryan Heintzman is a member of the team who helped create the Phoenix Dust Storm Scale. He joined Outspoken to discuss the two category…
8m
Paul Calvisi, Arizona Cardinals broadcaster

Paul Calvisi joined Bruce & Lady La to recap the Arizona Cardinals first preseason game of the 2026 NFL season!
8m
Hour 3: Why are half of Americans stressed out about the economy?

Bruce & Lady La explain why half of Americans are stressed month to month about their finances.
32m
Hour 2: It's time for Stream Team!

Bruce & Lady La tell you what you should or shouldn't be watching this weekend!
32m
Hour 1: Can A.I. find your perfect match?

Bruce & Lady La explain why some young people are turning to A.I. for dating help.
31m

Thursday, August 6

Hour 4: Could an A.I. data center be built in your own backyard?

Bruce & Gaydos explain why many people are concerned about having data centers built in their neighborhoods.
33m
Hour 3: When will the war end with Iran?

Bruce & Gaydos discuss the timeline on the war with Iran and when they think it will end.
31m
Hour 2: What financial steps should you take if you win the lottery?

A Powerball jackpot of $786 million is up for grabs ahead of tonight's drawing. Bruce & Gaydos tell you what you should do with the…
30m
Hour 1: Did the cyclospora outbreak impact the closure of Salad and Go?

Bruce & Gaydos explain how the cyclospora outbreak may have contributed to the abrupt closure of all Salad and Go locations after the company filed…
32m