Darren White

Democrat Melanie Stansbury soundly defeated Republican Mark Moores in the special election to replace Rep. Deb Haaland, who resigned to become Secretary of Interior. Is CD-1 a lost cause for Republicans? Guest host Jim Villanucci discusses where the state party goes from here and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

Albuquerque Public Schools backtracked this week on a promise to give bonuses to teachers that worked during the pandemic. Do teachers deserve hazard pay for their work during the pandemic? Guest host Buck Burnett says no and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

Albuquerque held a job fair on Civic Plaza today and attendance was sparse to say the least. Guest host Eric Strauss says that no one wants to work in Albuquerque and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

Albuquerque Public Schools is facing a $45 million deficit in funding, a lot of which is due to a decline in enrollment during the pandemic. Guest host Jim Villanucci discusses why parents are taking their kids out of APS and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

The Albuquerque Police Department is holding a gun buyback event on Saturday. Guest host Jared Hart lays out why gun buybacks don't work and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

New Mexico lawmakers were presented with a report that said that Department of Workforce Solutions overpaid as much as $250 million in unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Guest host Jared Hart is SHOCKED that someone might have taken advantage of a government program and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

Guest host Jim Villanucci discusses a variety of local topics, including Congressional candidate Mark Moores under fire for some recent comments, New Mexico possibly reinstating its plastic bag ban, and takes your calls as well on News Radio KKOB.

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a Mississippi abortion case that could roll back Roe v. Wade. Guest host Jim Villanucci gives his opinions on the case and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced yesterday that every Ohio resident who has gotten the COVID vaccine will be entered into 5 lotteries to give away $1 million dollars each. Guest host Jared Hart lays out why he believes New Mexico should do something similar in scope to incentivize people to get the vaccine and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

Colin Kaepernick announced that his publishing company is releasing a book later this year titled "Abolition for the People: The Movement for a Future Without Policing and Prisons". This comes as Tim Tebow makes an NFL comeback while Kaepernick still sits on the sidelines. Guest host Jim Villanucci gives his opinion and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

We've all heard about the astronomical price of lumber these days, but what other goods have gone up in price? Guest host Jim Villanucci gives a couple examples that he's seen and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

As most New Mexico counties are now in the turquoise level and moving closer to fully reopening, some employers are complaining that they can't fill vacancies due to expanded unemployment benefits. Guest host Buck Burnett gives his opinion on why employers can't fill openings, and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

A principal at Central Elementary School in Florida is under investigation for paddling a 6-year-old student, sparking a debate of whether corporal punishment should still be allowed in schools. Guest host Jim Villanucci gives his opinion and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

Guest host Jim Villanucci discusses the Supreme Court taking up a gun rights case for the first time in more than a decade and takes your phone calls on the 2nd Amendment on News Radio KKOB.

In a press conference this afternoon, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham outlined new COVID guidelines going into effect on Friday and said New Mexico is on track to be fully open in 9 weeks. Darren White reacts to her comments and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

We've now officially passed 40 homicides in Albuquerque so far in 2021, on pace to shatter records in the city. After Sheriff Manny Gonzales officially entered the Mayoral race last week, will the race become strictly focused on crime? Darren White gives his opinion and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case that upheld New York's restrictive gun permit law. It's the first time in more than a decade that the Supreme Court has taken up a major gun rights case. Darren White gives his opinion on where the case is headed, and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

City Councilor Pat Davis joins Guest Host Buck Burnett to discuss a variety of Albuquerque issues, such as vaccination rates, the upcoming mayor's race, and much more.

Guest host Jim Villanucci discusses the guilty verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.

On the day he officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales joins Darren White to discuss launching his campaign on News Radio KKOB.

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller received a serious challenge for his reelection campaign today when Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales officially entered the race. How much of a chance does Sheriff Gonzales have of unseating Keller? Darren White gives his opinion and takes your calls on News Radio KKOB.

Darren White visits with KOAT Investigative Producer TJ Wilham to discuss his latest story interviewing the man at last weekend's "protest" on Civic Plaza. He also continues the discussion surrounding the details of the case and takes your calls on News Radio KKOB.

More than a dozen APD officers have resigned from the department's Emergency Response Team after Sunday's "protest" on Civic Plaza. Darren White visits with KOAT TV Investigations Producer TJ Wilham to discuss the details of the story, and gives his take on morale within APD.

Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter was charged Wednesday with 2nd Degree Manslaughter for killing Daunte Wright on Sunday. Darren White discusses the details surrounding the case and the future of law enforcement in this country on News Radio KKOB.

The FDA and CDC are recommending a "pause" of Johnson and Johnson's COVID vaccine in order to review 6 cases of a "rare and severe" type of blood clot. How much will this hamper vaccination efforts? Darren White gives his opinion and takes your calls.

President Biden's executive orders on guns. The GOP's donor retreat in Florida. The special election in CD-1. Those topics and much more are on the table for Free For All Friday with Darren White.

Calling gun violence in America an "epidemic" and "an international embarrassment", President Biden today announced a couple of limited executive orders on guns, while pressuring Congress to act further. What can President Biden get done in such a divided Congress? Darren White gives his opinion and takes your calls.

New Mexico announced its updated county by county COVID statistics today. Bernalillo County remains in the yellow category, and did not come particularly close to reaching the green level. Is the bar too high for a county as big as Bernalillo County? Darren White visits with KOAT Investigative Producer TJ Wilham to discuss and gives his opinion on the topic.

President Biden unveiled his $2 Trillion infrastructure plan last week, and the Democrats got good news from the Senate Parliamentarian that should allow them to pass the bill through reconciliation. Will they be able to get all 50 Democrats on board? Darren White gives his thoughts on the proposed bill, and takes your calls.

After Major League Baseball moved their All Star Game out of Atlanta and companies like Delta and Coca Cola have come out in opposition of Georgia's new voting and election laws, Republican lawmakers are threatening to take away MLB's antitrust exemption as well as tax breaks for Delta. Should these corporations suffer consequences, or is this just another example of "cancel culture"? Darren White gives his opinion, and takes your phone calls.

The New Mexico legislature finally got the bill approving recreational cannabis over the finish line last night. So what now? Darren White visits with City Councilor Pat Davis to discuss the passing of the bill, and takes your phone calls on the topic.

The New Mexico House passed House Bill 2, a bill legalizing recreational cannabis, by a 38-32 vote today. Darren White discusses the latest developments with the bill, as well as the debate concerning legalized marijuana and firearm ownership.

The special session of the New Mexico legislature officially kicked off today, with the main priority being a bill that legalizes recreational marijuana. Darren White visits with City Councilor Pat Davis to discuss the future of the bill and takes your calls on it as well.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has officially called a special session of the NM legislature beginning March 30th that will focus on items left unfinished during the recent 60 day session, including the legalization of recreational cannabis. Darren White continues the marijuana debate and takes your phone calls.

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller formally declared his candidacy for reelection on Monday. How successful has he been in his first term, and has he earned another? Darren White gives his opinion on Mayor Keller's first term and takes your calls.

In the aftermath of a shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, CO that claimed 10 lives, President Biden is calling for a return of banning the sale of assault rifles. Is that the answer to reducing mass shootings in America? Darren White gives his opinion on what reforms should be made and takes your calls.

Today marks 15 years since Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department Deputy James McGrane was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Darren White was Sheriff at the time, and recounts his experience on that day. He also visits with James McGrane Sr., the father of Deputy McGrane.

House Bill 12, a bill that would legalize recreational cannabis in New Mexico, stalled in the final hours as the 60 day legislative session came to an end on Saturday. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said that she's planning to call a special session to get the bill over the finish line. Will it pass this time? Darren White visits with Indy White, Head of Dispensary Operations for PurLife, to discuss.

President Biden tripped multiple times up the steps of Air Force One this morning after recently breaking his foot while playing with his dog. Should we be concerned with the President's health? Guest host Jim Villanucci gives his opinion and takes your calls.

A father from Kansas City, Missouri went viral this week after testifying in front of the state house and urging them to not to pass a bill requiring student athletes to compete in sports based on their biological sex. Guest host Jim Villanucci doesn't believe that transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports. He takes your calls on the subject as well.

At least 8 people were found dead at 3 Atlanta area massage parlors on Tuesday, leading to the arrest of Robert Aaron Long as the sole suspect. Were the murders a hate crime? Guest host Jim Villanucci gives his opinion and takes your calls.

The U.S. Army is reviewing its "gender neutral" combat fitness test after data showed that a majority of women fail the test. Should the physical requirements for combat positions be lowered? Guest host Jim Villanucci doesn't think so, and takes your calls on the subject.

The New Mexico House narrowly passed a bill yesterday that would make it a crime to conduct "targeted residential picketing" and protesting outside of a person's home. Does the bill infringe upon First Amendment rights? Darren White gives his opinion and takes your phone calls.

New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich announced on Tuesday that he would introduce legislation to set the wheels in motion for Puerto Rico statehood. Is this just a ploy to guarantee 2 more Democratic Senators? Darren White gives his opinion on the matter and takes your calls.

As we get closer to candidates declaring for Albuquerque's mayoral race, it certainly seems as if we're going to get Sheriff Manuel Gonzales vs. incumbent Tim Keller. If it's a one on one race, Darren White believes that's great news for the sheriff.

A Doña Ana County detention center officer is suing the county manager after the county mandated that county employees get the COVID-19 vaccine. Should companies and employers mandate that their employees get a COVID vaccine to continue employment? Darren White gives his opinion and takes your calls.

Former President Donald Trump broke his silence since leaving office yesterday, with a speech at CPAC that confirmed he's still the face of the Republican Party. What is his political future? Does he run again in 2024, or play the role of Kingmaker? Darren White gives his thoughts and takes your calls.

Annoying Robocalls. Mr. Potato Head is gender neutral now. Streaming shows to avoid. UFO encounters. It's all in play on Free for All Friday with guest host Jim Villanucci.

We're coming up on the one year anniversary of the COVID pandemic shutting down large portions of the country. Guest host Jim Villanucci discusses his pandemic fatigue and takes your calls on when the pandemic became real for you.

After Coca Cola was criticized for an employee diversity training that urged workers to be "less white", guest host Jim Villanucci wonders if politics and political correctness is seeping into every portion of our lives. He also takes your calls on people, products, or brands that you boycott now due to political reasons.

Guest host Buck Burnett visits with APS Board member Peggy Muller-Aragon to discuss the board's decision to continue strictly virtual learning for the remainder of the school year.