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Let's finish the weekend with a Fun Friday! Mark Van Buren counts the top Best Picture movies of all the Best Picture winners plus Paul and Kathy from Tucson Loves Music with the band Already Broken! Stories today: the two fools who "vetted" Platner in Maine talk, it's hilarious, some idiot doing burnouts hits Grant Krueger's Maverick. Only on the Live the Dream Media network
World Cup Thursday! Film Producer Hannah Puder talks about Operation Arnon: A Story of Hope and Sacrifice, US Rep. David Schweikert plus Bi-national preview with Gregg Gehringer live from Oaxaca, Mexico! Stories: UA's George Hammond reveals how jobs Tucson has lost, ActBlue Lady goes silent and more! Only on the Live the Dream Media Network!
FIFA insider Christopher DeSimone joins Will Peña and Ron Arenas on We're Talking Sports. Watch LIVE on Live The Dream Media and We're Talking Sports Facebook page. Who's lifting the trophy?! Who's your dark horse pick?
Big Wednesday is on the air! Nazi wins Maine's US Senate Primary! Los Angeles elections laws are "different". My review of my Sun City Forum yesterday Nanos Vs. the 1st Amendment. AZ may have a budget plus Libertarian hour with Dru Heaton and Peter Norquest!
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KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Port of Bellingham Executive Director Tiffany DeSimone about her recent appointment to the position, being the first woman to hold the job, what her priorities are, what projects the Port has on the horizon, her thoughts on the upcoming commission expansion.
What if getting dressed became less about managing perception…and more about self-expression and shaping our experience? In this episode of the Advancing Women Podcast, Dr. DeSimone explores the surprising emotional depth behind something that initially seems lighthearted: overdressing for no reason, Disney ears on a cruise, bold earrings, sparkle, whimsy, and the idea that maybe “less is more” has quietly turned into a life philosophy that asks us all to become smaller versions of ourselves. Inspired by a series of Instagram and TikTok posts about “normalizing overdressing,” “living in gray,” and reclaiming joy, this episode dives into: Why “YOU are the occasion” is such a powerful reframe. The psychology of Enclothed Cognition and how clothing can influence mood, confidence, and emotional experience. The cultural pressure toward neutrality, practicality, and emotional minimization. Why so many women are socialized to tone themselves down and avoid being “too much.” How adulthood became associated with restraint, muted joy, & “emotionally beige” living. The connection between joy, self-expression, visibility, and the concept of Deferred Life. Why reclaiming whimsy may actually be an act of self-reclamation. From Disney ears and pirate night themes to the “closet graveyard” of aspirational purchases and unworn outfits, this episode reflects on what it means to stop postponing aliveness and start fully participating in your own life. Because maybe being “too much” was never actually the problem. Maybe too many of us were simply taught that joy should be quieter than it deserves to be. Key Takeaways: • Less is not always more • Whimsy is not immaturity • Joy is not frivolous • Self-expression is not a character flaw • You do not need a special occasion to fully show up inside your own life So wear the fancy dress. Use the good perfume. Drink the good wine. Wear the ears. Take the photo. Because life is short. And Less is BORE! Mentioned in this episode: Advancing Women Podcast episode: Deferred Life Syndrome: Let's Stop Waiting & Start Living (May, 2026) New Conscious World on Instagram/Facebook Reel “You Were Never Supposed to Live in Gray” Feed Me Gems Official Instagram Reel “3 reasons to NORMALIZE overdressing for no reason” Enclothed Cognition. Gruber Baitz, R., & Rogaten, J. (2026). Enclothed Cognition: How Clothing Shapes Our Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviour. In Applied Psychology in Fashion: A Research-Informed Approach (pp. 119-144). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. Let's Connect: Instagram: @AdvancingWomenPodcast Facebook: Advancing Women Podcast LinkedIn: Dr. Kimberly DeSimone #AdvancingWomenPodcast #LessIsBore #LifeIsShortWearTheEars #WomenAndJoy #SelfExpression #DeferredLifeSyndrome #Whimsy #MainCharacterEnergy #WomenSupportingWomen #EmotionalWellbeing #EnclothedCognition
Happy Good News Monday from the Wake Up and Live the Dream team!We have a packed lineup for you today. First, Captain Robert Wells, USN (Ret.), joins us to provide our essential weekly briefing on the situation in Iran. Then, we're breaking down last week's Glassman-Petersen debate. It was an absolute wildcard of a session, so we're bringing full Mystery Science Theater energy to dissect the chaos. Tune in!
Big Friday is on the air. Our good friend and the ex-intern, Max Daffron (President of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce) co-hosts (we will talk economic developments myths and truths) with Chris plus Mark Van Buren counts down the top 10 Jack Warden flicks. Stories: Fallout of Iran's soccer team leaving for Tijuana and teen takeovers in Chicago.
Thursday Lineup on Wake Up! US Congressman David Schweikert, our favorite Los Angeles PI Nils Grevillius on Spencer Pratt, assassination attempt on Ivanka Trump and energy weapons (really!) plus the most honest conversation on higher ed with Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño. Only on the Live Network!
Big Wednesday already! Shelley Kais co-hosts with me to day. Guests: Alejandro Martinez Araiza, head of the National Food and Commerce Union, or SNAC, Mexico's leading labor organization representing workers in the commerce and food sectors + Mike Brest, reporter for the Washington Examiner. Topics: Crime bus, TUSD stiffs workers on raises but hires new 6 figure admin, Seattle neighbor putting up walls to keep our violent folks and more! Only on the Live the Dream Media network. Inside Track starts at 9am!
Welcome to Freedom Season Tuesday on the Live the Dream Media Network!
Huge Thursday Lineup! SALC's Ted Maxwell interviews ME about my run for Oro Valley Council and more. David Schweikert elevates his campaign for Governor! Amazing violinist Mark Wood (Trans Siberian Orchestra) makes his triumphant return. Last time he jammed out Enter Sandman, watch out! Only on the Live the Dream Media Network.
Today on the show, we welcome the Wake Up show host and Oro Valley town council candidate Christopher DeSimone.Next, we'll be sitting down with Jennie Uhlmann an experienced realtor with a background in education. Jennie will be talking to us about her involvement with the organization National Association of Women in Construction.
Big Wednesday! Kaelan Deese of the Washington Examiner, Barney B. , Dan Shearer of the GV News plus OV candidates share their thoughts on the new preliminary budget and full Thomas Massie primary loss analysis. Only on the Live the Dream Network!
Inside the Pima County Expenditure DebateWe kick things off with Jay Tolkoff and Brenda Marts for a critical breakdown of the upcoming Pima County vote. They'll examine the proposed spending limits and what these fiscal decisions mean for your wallet and the community's future.Libertarian Happiness Hour: Data & DefenseLater, Peter Norquest and Terra Radliff join us for a high-stakes edition of Libertarian Happiness Hour. We're tackling the intersection of tech and liberty, focusing on:The expansion of Regional Data Centers.The push for Digital IDs and the inherent risks to personal privacy.Media Watch: Accountability in ActionHard Talk at KTLA: Watch what happens when the media actually does its job. Xavier Becerra finds himself in the hot seat as KTLA delivers a masterclass in relentless, substantive questioning.The Satire Strike: We'll review the provocative new AI-generated commercial by Pratt, which uses cutting-edge tech to deliver a biting critique of Karen Bass's administration. It's a "must-see" moment of political commentary.Catch the full broadcast exclusively on the Live The Dream Media Network.
This Tuesday on the Live the Dream Media NetworkStart your morning informed and engaged with a high-stakes lineup you won't want to miss. Here is what's on deck for Wake Up Tuesday:Inside the Global & National HeadlinesThe Fight for Freedom: We welcome Hessam Rahimian of the Iran Liberty Foundation for an essential look at the evolving landscape of international human rights and liberty.Honoring the Fallen: Pat and Tom join the program to share the moving mission behind the American Patriot Memorial. Discover how this project is preserving the legacy of our nation's heroes.The Spy Next Door: We dive into the shocking reports of a California mayor pleading guilty to acting as an agent for the Chinese government. It's a story so wild, it could only be true.Morning Flavor
Start your week with an action-packed edition of Wake Up! We lead the hour with breaking developments as protestors descend on the offices of Project Blue Lawyer.Next, we are joined by Captain (Ret.) Robert Wells, fresh off his appearance on Fox News this past weekend, to provide expert analysis and the latest updates on the evolving situation in Iran.To close out the show, we're heading into the kitchen with our good friend and James Beard Award-winning baker, Don Guerra of Barrio Bread.
Friday on Wake Up on the Live the Dream Media Network! Kurt Couchman from Americans for Prosperity Arizona talking the finances/economics of the US government, yes it's getting scarier. Desirae from GAP Ministries talking about Foster Family Month and the debut of Tucson Loves Music and Shaun McClusky!
Big Wednesday Again! What will Dan Shearer say today?!? Henry Thomson from Goldwater Institute to discuss Off Year Elections. City of Tucson on street racing! City of Tucson raising fees for almost everything! How many Americans are on anti-depressants? BIG WEDNESDAY!!!!!!
A Titanic Tuesday on Wake Up on the Live the Dream Media Network! Nils Grevillius, private eye from Los Angeles LIVE in studio! Mark Stegeman continues the University of Arizona discussion on civics and more plus Sally Shamrell joins us to talk her movie with Danny Trejo!
Wake Up on the Live the Dream Media network is making it happen on a Thursday! Guests lineup: Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño, Pres. of Cornerstone Univ., an online university talks about the future of brick and mortar higher ed, and US Congressman David Schweikert. The real reason that Kaite Hobbes wants to save Rio Nuevo!
Kick off your week with Wake Up! Captain Robert Wells (ret) with world class analysis of the Iran situation and Brother Joseph DeSimone talks about politics and your finances. Stories today: Pima County Administrator job posting, Gerrymandering 101 in VA, Hero Principal tackles shooter and Ilhan Omar "restates" her net worth, yeah! Only on the Live the Dream Media network!
Friday Lineup! Mark Van Buren counts down the Top 10 Kevin Bacon movies. Ron Arenas from Southwest Flavor talks about his new sports show on the network and America's Sheriff Dr. Currie Myers makes a visit in the 3rd hour!
This Thursday on Wake Up with Me: We've got a packed powerhouse lineup! Join us for back-to-back conversations with U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert. Plus, the duo behind the Light Beer, Dark Money podcast, Chris Clements and Sean Noble, and Oro Valley Councilwoman Mary Murphy.Catch it all on the Live the Dream Media network!
AZ Gives Day Live Remote Day with our friends at GAP Ministries! Help us raise needed funds for GAP Ministries, Miracle Center and TRAK Ranch. Chris is joined by GAP founder Greg Ayres and variety of guests to tell you the success of the lives changed by your past generosity. Get ready for the Power Hour between 7-8am AZ time and 8-9am AZ time to give your qualifying $100 donations! gapmin.com is the place to go!
Friday Wake Up Lineup! AZ GOP Chair Sergio Arellano calls in! Kurt Couchman from Americans for Prosperity, Brady Knox - Washington Examiner Reporter, Shaun McClusky and Ron Arenas from Southwest Flavor join the fray!! Python theft! The unaffordability of midsize cities and more. Only on the Live the Dream Media Network.
Thursday Show Lineup! Kent Strang from Americans for Prosperity, US Congressman Rep. David Schweikert David Schweikert and SALC Prez Ted Maxwell. Stories today include: Tucson's "Clean City Fee", Maryland voting on appropriately sized tampons in men's bathrooms and beautiful story about Mr. T! Live the Dream!
It's Big Wednesday—and the studio is standing room only. Dan Shearer is in the hot seat to tackle everything from the Board of Supervisors to the latest local fallout. We're also talking "Clean City" fees, the ideological shift on college campuses, and why Milton Friedman still matters.Later, Don Cox stops by to talk golf and giving back with the Oro Valley Optimist Club. Don't go anywhere—Bruce and Eb keep the momentum going at 9:00 AM with Inside Track.
Titanic Tuesday with Bruce Ash today! Author Charles Goyette on the Joe Kent situation. L.A. private detective Nils Grevillius has different take on the Cesar Chavez controversy plus local author Diane Loving joins the show to discuss her new Van Gogh book "A Crack in Heaven". Only on the Live the Dream Media Network!
Get ready for an action-packed edition of the Wake Up Lineup, streaming exclusively on the Live the Dream Media Network! We're kicking things off with Mark Van Buren to talk all things cinema before the one and only CJ Hammmakes his big return. Together, we'll count down the top 2026 flavor trends and dive into the mailbag to answer your burning questions from the Tucson Foodies community.In our third hour, Julie from "Phones Down, Just Drive" joins us to discuss the vital mission of road safety. We also feature a hard-hitting report from Valerie Cavazos News regarding TUSD transparency—including a "money quote" you won't want to miss—and highlight why it's time to Vote Val Romero for Tucson. From food and film to the local stories that matter most, this is your definitive look at Southern Arizona!
Wake Up March Madness Thursday! Cesar Chavez craziness. Tucson murder spike! NY Post roasting Nanos hard. David Schweikert in the 2nd hour. Goldwater's Tim Minella on DEI sneaks at the U of A Honors College plus Tucson Association of Realtors CEO Romeo Arrieta and Deputy Chief Economist of the National Assoc. of Realtors Dr. Jessica Lautz make their debut on the Live The Dream Media Network!
Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone joins the show to talk about changes coming to Capron ZooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big Wednesday is in full force! Wake Up + Inside Track! Americans for Prosperity Arizona talking the current state of energy in the US. Goldwater's Matt Beinburg corrects the record that News 12 Phoenix got wrong on ESAs. Barney Brenner co-hosts plus David Slavin comes on in the 3rd hour to with Tony Kishman of the world's best Paul McCartney tribute singers. Bruce Ash and Eb coming on strong at 9am on Inside Track. Only on the Live The Dream Media.
Shaun McClusky joins Chris for a moving and grooving show! Aaron Cross, the head of Pima County Deputy's Organization talking about the international exposure of the sad sheriff Chris Nanos. Former AZ Secretary of State Ken Bennett discusses elections. Joey and Soleste from Dancing in the Streets stop by with good news!
Titan Thursday! US Congressman David Schweikert. Margo Susco talks about the upcoming ceremony for Korean War Vets. And we finish the show with David Slavin and I talking with Author David Leaf about his writing on the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson. He will be at the Festival of Books this weekend!
BIG BIG Wednesday! Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News & Sun joins Chris for the best coverage on the passing of RTA Next. Chris Nanos is now being called the Nancy Guthrie Sheriff? KISS's Gene Simmons tells celebrities about their political opinions and Terra Radliff and Dru Heaton join the 3rd hour for Libertarian Discussion and Love hour!
Tuesday on Wake Up with Chris DeSimone. RTA Vote Report. Danny Sawaya from Tucson Strength, State Auditor report on school finances: in class spending down with a bunch of schools admin cost going up?, plus a Minn. State Rep wants a study done on the benefits of shoplifting?!? Only on the Live the Dream Media Network.
Big Wednesday? Try HUGE Wednesday!
Happy National Anthem Day! (Whitney did the best live one). Wake Up informs and educates at high speed today: RTA Next: Another new NO argument. Party of Socialism and Liberation Primer. Tucson out of control streets kills 3 young people. TX reporter ignores news director command not to cover celebrating Iranian ex-pats on the air! OV resident Ted Drake makes his debut to talk about an amazing idea to help folks with a cool idea called Able All-Stars! Only on the Live The Dream Media network!
Welcome to your Thursday! Cazares-Kelly gaslights RTA next voters! US Congressman David Schweikert plus Tucson Realty's Hank Amos with his annual real estate report plus Oro Valley Councilwoman Mary Murphy and Commander Harwood to talk about Saturday's special event at the OV Heroes Memorial! Only on the Live the Dream Media Network!
Big Wednesday is on the air! Wake Up followed by Inside Track with Bruce and Eb. Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News. Lots of stories to cover today. It's going to go fast! Only on the Live the Dream Media network!
Titanic Tuesday! Bruce Ash and Chris tackle all the issues today: State of the Union, Newsom's SAT scores, US Hockey Teams and more. We have ex-Fox Business host Dennis Kneale on to discuss escaping from NY. Only on the Live The Dream Media network!
Busy Show on Friday! Captain Robert Wells breaks down the US-Iran situation, followed by Mark Van Buren counting down the Top 10 Robert Duvall movies, then State Senator Vince Leach stopping by to give us a legislative update! Only on the Live the Dream Media Network!
Wake Up Thursday Show Lineup! David Schweikert, US Congressman and AZ Governor Candidate--Nils Grevillius, L.A. Private Detective on the Mrs. Guthrie case, NYC v. State of Florida budget, Marana Referendum Wars, Charlie Kirk Highway coming or will Hobbes veto again? Only on the Live the Dream Network.
BIG WEDNESDAY! Nanos wears his Erik Estrada shirt for some interviews to pump his own ego! Chuck Schumer comes out for Voter ID! (20 years ago), Dugan Bridges, writer and director of Blackwater Draw: The Making of Billy the Kid, Michael Letts, law enforcement expert, Barney Brenner and LD17 Senate Candidate Chris King.
Mardi Gras, Baby! AOC talks equator. The Horrendous RTA Next ballot envelopes! Ex-IRS agent Brian Watson talks 100 Club and senior fraud prevention, right before Ed Ethington from Desert Rose Tax. plus Josh Jacobsen from the Tucson Crime Free Coalition climbs on top of business roof to show another Tucson Decline Sign! Only on the Live the Dream Media network!
The Presidents Day special is live! Today, we're diving deep into the latest twists in the Nancy Guthrie case and breaking down the fallout after Marana's downtown referendum hit a dead end. Plus, we call out the latest round of gaslighting from Governor Katie Hobbs.Special Guests:Dr. Mark Stegeman: UofA Economics Professor and Faculty Senate member brings the data.Brother Joseph DeSimone: Joins the conversation with his unique perspective.Only on the Live the Dream Media Network—don't miss it!
Friday! Best On-Screen Movie Couple Countdown plus Shaun McClusky, Tucson Loves Music, and AZ Rep Quang Nguyen from Prescott Valley. Nanos gets roasted on national TV plus Karrin Robson is out of the race! Only on the Live the Dream Media Network!
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