Wake Up Tucson

Highlights this week. Interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note (0:00) Pearl Harbor--Teacher Andrew checks in [Dec 9, Hr 1] (4:10) JoAnn di Filippo--Pima County employee headcount, and job vacanccies [Dec 9, Hr 2] (11:59) US Rep Andy Biggs [Dec 10, Hr 2] (29:29) Now the city itself is experiencing the criminal acts that small businesses experience daily city wide…cry me a river [Dec 10, Hr 3] (39:38) Ted Maxwell, RTA update [Dec 11, Hr 2] (53:43) Ken Richings, Peter Norquest--a Libertarian view of TUSD Board meeting [Dec 11, Hr 3] (1:06:17) US Representative David Schweikert on the promising outlook of DOGE [Dec 12, Hr 3] (1:17:01) Unused federal office buildings, Fed employees working from home [Dec 12, Hr 1] (1:27:08) Excerpt of Movies with Mark Van Buren--top iconic male characters [Dec 13, Hr 3]

National love for Asian Spice restaurants More movies with Mark Van Buren...top iconic male characters

Food Friday--Rocco, Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria Movies with Mark Van Buren--top iconic male characters Joey Rogers and Soleste Lupu, with Dancing in the Streets AZ. Their production of The Nutcracker is upcoming at the Temple of Music and Art. You can get tickets and find information at ditsaz.org Dancing in the Streets Arizona could also use your donation to help fund their production of The Nutcracker.

Lake to head Voice of America Eric Adams answers questions on Trump Admin's plans regarding immigration George Hammond says Tucson economy too reliant on government jobs

US Representative David Schweikert on the encouraging DOGE kickoff meeting with Elon. Kevin Mullis, Mullis Senior Placement...helping navigate senior living choices in Southern Arizona. For more information, visit mullisseniorplacement.com

Safeway Kroger off...Safeway closing store in high theft area...Natural Grocers closes store that coincidentally tried to unionize Javier Milei's first year: it was a very good year.

Federal employees working from home...federal office buildings are empty...and apparently some are unsafe.

Peter Norquist and Ken Richings for the Libertarian view of current events. Ted Maxwell sits in for the discussion. Peter and Ken report on TUSD Board meeting.

Ted Maxwell--RTA update...Arizona legislative session preview...lessons learned from primary election proposition 140

68 miles of copper stolen from City of Tucson to feed drug habits Road rage shooting in n/e Tucson. McRib talk

Sheriff Nanos speaking out against Trump Administration plans... Street criminals have stepped up their theft of copper from city street lights in Tucson. Mayor Romero, call your office. Stephen Levin, RJP Estate Planning

Sheriff Nanos in the news US Representative Andy Biggs

Bruce Beikman with Gospel Rescue Mission with an update on all the good things going on at GRM and the Center of Opportunity. For more information, and to learn how you can help, visit grmtucson.com

Joe DeSimone, Blue Chip Planning, on the market implications of a Trump presidency.

Dr. JoAnn di Filippo on Pima County government Job vacancies and unfilled reqs and the number of county employees State cost shifts--money realities after COVIID? Pima County brings in another consultant...for parks.

Remembering Pearl Harbor Eegees hits a bump in the road

Highlights this week. Interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note (0:00) Dr. JoAnn di Filippo--The shifting timeline of the American Battery Factory…another econ development project with a rubber baseline [Dec 2, Hr 2] (13:30) Phil Kerpen, American Commitment--survey of post-election game board [Dec 3, Hr 2] (30:40) Legendary Bassist and Composer Tony Levin [Dec 3, Hr 3] (40:49) Hallmark Christmas movie template [Dec 4, Hr 3] (53:03) Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley News--the slap on the wrist for the PCSO Corrections Officer [Dec 4, Hr 1] (1:04:44) US Rep David Schweikert on his way to a DOGE meeting with Elon Musk [Dec 5, Hr 2] (1:18:45) Limberlost Liz with an a capela version of her composition "The Plissken Acres Christmas Song" [Dec 5, Hr 1] (1:19:23) CJ Hamm, Mark Kadow, and Chris--Movies th

CJ, Mark, and Chris continue the discussion movies that take place during Christmas but are not necessarily Christmas Movies Menstrual equity at U of A The suspect in the crash that killed John McLean

CJ Hamm, of Hammbones, A Meat and Three Joint, joins Chris with a feast! For more information, hammbonestucson.com Mark Kadow, Tucson Games and Gadgets and Caffeine Caudron brings more coffee for Wake Up Tucson. tucsongamesandgadgets.com CJ, Mark, and Chris discuss movies that take place during Christmas but are not necessarily Christmas Movies

TPD drug bust, the Plissken Acres weekend fun kit apprehended Biden makes another strange cameo. Mark Kadow and CJ Hamm join in

More crime tax on Tucsonans...the price we all pay for the Tucson City Council's misaligned priorities. A sad example of addiction and people who ruin yet another thing for the rest of us.

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The Plissken Acres Christmas Movie brainstorming session! Pima County's Education Superintendent speaks out against Arizona's Education Superintendent. After all the items in the news he's been silent about, now he speaks up?

Hallmark Christmas movie template revealed Sandra, with Fellowship Square, with information about the upcoming Holiday Market on Friday Dec. 6 11AM-2PM For more info: fellowshipsquareseniorliving.org/campus/az/tucson/ French delegation visits Tucson...to learn about economic development.

Tucson streets: extreme speed edition Elected officials looking for ways to silence call to the audience. Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya for National Institute of Health

Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley News with updates from Green Valley and Sahuarita.

Tony Levin, legendary bassist and composer. Tony will be in town BEAT--Performing the Music of 80's King Crimson at the Fox Theatre Dec 17 at 7:30. BEAT is Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin, and Danny Carey. For tickets and info, visit foxtucson.com Dave Slavin joins Chris for the interview.

Phil Kerpen, American Commitment with a post-election recap of the new political landscape. For more info, visit americancommitment.org Pima Community College Board: good decision, bad decision

COVID response fallout years down the line Teacher gamifies math...parents outraged

Where did the ARPA money go in Pima County? Chris Faddis, Solidarity HealthShare.

Dr. JoAnn di Filippo on Pima County Government Developments in the American Battery Factory project. Spoiler alert, timeline moved right...way to the right. Back to the future. Another Pima County special.

Biden makes final turkey pardons of his presidency: Peach, Blossom, and Hunter Benson/San Pedro Valley talk

Movies with Mark Van Buren-Top Movies with awkward dinner scenes...the list continues!

Movies with Mark Van Buren-Top Movies with awkward dinner scenes WKRP Turkey Drop! Ron Hess, Window Depot. The Window Depot's 12th Annual Don Medoff Memorial Car Show! Mark your calendars for Sunday, Dec. 15th, 2024 at 6151 S Tucson Blvd. Sign up is from 8 AM-10 AM, and showtime is from 10 AM-2 PM. Registration is a toy donation. Complimentary food and drinks, vendors are welcome. Always a fun day. Details at "The Window Depot" on Facebook or at thewindowdepot.com Bring a toy for a kid and have some fun.

Kamala Harris goes to Hawaii for six days...returns with a 29 second video word salad Mayor Regina Romero makes a video about possible deportations coming up...Chris and Matt have commentary...

Jose Oliver, David Samorano, Live2Lead, Experiential Leadershop Development Conference, Jan 23, 2025. For Tickets andInformaion, visit awakeningmindsllc.com/L2L LTDM Bruce and Chris's "what are you watching" segment. Bruce Ash joins Chris today. Bruce is the host of Inside Track, which can be heard every Saturday from 1-3PM right here on 1030 the Voice

Cherise Trump--Executive Director for Speech First. Holds universities responsible to honor free speech rights of students. For more info speechfirst.org Arizona Speaker of the State House Steve Montenegro with the Legislative agenda for the upcoming session. Bruce Ash joins Chris today. Bruce is the host of Inside Track, which can be heard every Saturday from 1-3PM right here on 1030 the Voice

Bruce Ash joins Chris today. Bruce is the host of Inside Track, which can be heard every Saturday from 1-3PM right here on 1030 the Voice Tucson Councilman Paul Cunningham now going after car washes?

Joe DeSimone, Blue Chip Planning--what's coming with the new Trump Administration Stephen Levin, RJP Estate Planning--protect all you've worked for so your estate don't have to go through probate

Dr. JoAnn di Filippo on Pima County government. Dr. di Filippo digs in to the just concluded election--rental space for the Recorder's office, the decision to close the online portal to request a mail ballot, and more.

Remembering Ed Honea, Mayor of Marana and regional leader, who passed away on Friday. Onita Davis, Wreaths Across America. If you'd like to donate, they need you to do so before Friday. For information, or to donate, visit ovunit132.info

Highlights this week. Interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note (0:00) Regina Romero and the City Council want more of your money…an exhaustive list of all the options they are considering to get it from you [Nov 18, Hr 3] (20:08) Dr. JoAnn di Filippo previews Tuesday's Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting [Nov 18, Hr 2] (27:50) Ed Eddington, Desert Rose Tax and Accounting…excerpt of interview on tax planning [Nov 19, Hr 3] (37:58) Shooting at an apartment leads a neighbor to say he'd feel safer in Pima County Jail than midtown Tucson [Nov 19, Hr 2] (47:36) Excerpt of discussion with Dan Sheaerer, Editor Green Valley News--Sheriff election and Deputy Treasurer [Nov 20, Hr 1] (1:01:24) Barney Brenner reflects on the 2024 Election [Nov 20, Hr 3] (1:05:52) US Representative David Scweikert with--math is still hard for otherwise smart people [Nov 21, Hr 2] (1:16:51) US Representative Andy Biggs looking forward from the election sea change [Nov 21, Hr 3] (1:22:49) Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform--DOGE, DC, and his fave Thanksgiving side dish [Nov 22, Hr 1] (1:39:06) Charles Heller on the Ebbinghaus Curve [Nov 22, Hr 1] (1:45:25) Dr. Currie Myers [Nov 22, Hr 3]

Shaun McClusky joins Chris today. Thanksgiving side dish talk! Dr. Currie Myers: what does Trump's campaign promise on deportations look like? "Defund the police" has lead to a critical shortage of police officers.

Tiane Kennedy and John Hohn, GAP Ministries previewing the Grand Opening of their new kitchen where Chef John can train future chefs. Check out gapmin.com for more information US Representative Juan Ciscomani in district for Thanksgiving and a look forward at legislative agenda in DC. Shaun McClusky joins Chris today..

Charles Heller on Saturday's event, cooking pterodactyls, and a discussion of the Ebbinghaus Curve. Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform on DOGE, DC, and...his favorite Thanksgiving side dish.

Jesse Lugo and Chris and the Bike in a Box Radiothon continues US Rep Andy Biggs checks in with a post-election update. The Wakies came through strong once again. You can still donate or learn more at lugocharities.com

US Representative David Schweikert with a quick update in the 1st segment...otherwise smart people still have problems with math. Jesse and Chris are joined by Linda Smith from Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and Veronica Saiz from Big Brothers/Big Sisters on recipient selection. And your calls!

The Bike in a Box Radiothon to raise money to buy bikes for deserving youth in Tucson. Jesse Lugo, founder of Lugo Charities, started this many years ago and this is the 7th year that the radiothon has been on Wake Up Tucson. To donate, or learn more, visit LugoCharities.com

Barney Brenner joins Chris today. Rebranding the GOP? The Arizona Daily Star's endorsement in the presidential election...did not age well City Councilmember comments justifying more taxes and fees for the "free" bus system.

Alan Michaels, and Marie Fordney of the Childrens Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona. CAC presents Balloon Fest! Proceeds benefit the Children's Advocacy Center to help children and families heal from abuse. Saturday, November 23, 2024 2 pm – 9 pm Get Tickets at the Rillito Race Track. Cost $10 per person. For more information, visit cacsoaz.org New leased space at the Recorder's office

Barney Brenner joins Chris today. The new County Treasurer hasn't even taken office and has made an interesting appointment for Chief Deputy Treasurer Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley News. Commentary on the Deputy Treasurer appointment. The Sheriff race and the next steps for Sheriff Nanos.