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Have you ever tried to tell someone how something made you feel, only to find yourself suddenly defending the accuracy of your own experience? That's not what happened. That's not what I said. That's not what I meant. You're taking it the wrong way. I guess I just can't do anything right. And suddenly, you're no longer talking about what hurt you. You're litigating whether they did anything wrong. In this episode of the Advancing Women Podcast, Dr. Kimberly DeSimone explores what happens when someone listens to our feelings for errors instead of understanding, and why defensiveness can turn an attempt at connection into a battle over whose version of reality gets to count. Because feelings aren't courtroom testimony. Understanding someone's experience doesn't require agreeing with every interpretation of what happened. Empathy is not a verdict. It isn't a confession, compliance, or an admission of guilt. It's the willingness to stop defending your own perspective long enough to become curious about someone else's. But this episode goes beyond communication. We examine the gender socialization that shapes how women and men learn to receive criticism, research on masculine norms and manipulation in conflict, and the psychological function of defensiveness as protection against shame, vulnerability, and threats to self-image. Dr. DeSimone explores the important distinction between ordinary defensiveness and persistent invalidation, including gaslighting, DARVO, and the concept of epistemic testimonial injustice: what happens when someone's credibility as the narrator of their own experience is repeatedly diminished. Because after enough conversations in which your reality is disputed, the greatest cost may not simply be unresolved conflict. It may be that you begin to stop trusting yourself. This episode is ultimately about something bigger than getting another person to understand you. It's about recognizing that you cannot force someone into self-awareness,  but you also don't have to surrender your understanding of your own experience simply because someone refuses to validate it. Sometimes clarity means recognizing that someone you love gets defensive but genuinely wants to do better. Sometimes it means recognizing your own contribution to a dynamic. And sometimes it means confronting the harder possibility: You may be trying to explain yourself to someone who benefits from not understanding you. The goal isn't to have relationships without disagreement. It's to have relationships where disagreement doesn't require one person's experience to disappear. Referenced: Scott Austin Martin: Are you listening for errors? Or listening to understand?  Let's Connect: Instagram: @AdvancingWomenPodcast Facebook: Advancing Women Podcast  LinkedIn: Dr. Kimberly DeSimone 

Thursday on Wake Up on Live the Dream!  My interview with KVOA and Melanie Barrett's disappointing response.  Those missing election USBs remind us of the missing ballots in Pima County.  One more thought on Conover plus Charlie Sauer of the Market Institute, David Schweikert and Live the Dream CEO David Samorano.

Big Wednesday on AZ Local Talk!Tune in for Wake Up + Inside Track—delivering the premier 4-hour local broadcast block in Arizona.Today, Dan Shearer (Green Valley News & Sun) breaks down the Laura Conover interview and her controversial stance on recent cases and victims. Plus, Dru Heaton joins us with the Libertarian Posse!Catch Bruce and Eb following right after at 9:00 AM MST.

In this episode, Dr. Karen Litzy talks with Dr. Karen DeSimone, physical therapist and owner of KD360 Wellness and Physical Therapy, about building a hybrid practice that combines insurance-based care with cash-based wellness services. Karen shares how she shifted from treating visits to delivering outcomes, why that change helped her reduce burnout, and how other clinic owners can apply a similar model without adding staff, locations, or more marketing spend. Why it works: outcome-focused messaging makes the value feel concrete and emotionally compelling, which helps listeners see the episode as a practical solution to a problem they already feel. Key topics covered: ·       Why declining reimbursements pushed Karen to rethink her business model ·       The difference between treating visits and treating outcomes ·       How to introduce cash-based services without abandoning insurance ·       Why fewer patients and fewer visits can lead to better results ·       How to have confident, patient-centered conversations about pricing ·       Why the model works for solopreneurs and small clinics ·       The mindset shift needed to step off the insurance treadmill Timestamps: ·       0:01 — Welcome to the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast and the episode's focus on healthcare and business ·       0:29 — Karen DeSimone's background and the shift toward an outcome-based model ·       1:53 — What drove Karen to build a new model ·       2:54 — Why she stacked cash-based services on top of physical therapy ·       4:58 — How to talk to patients about cash-based care ·       6:43 — How those conversations happen in practice ·       8:09 — Why this model can work for other areas like knee pain and surgery avoidance ·       9:29 — What is included in the cash-based offering ·       11:25 — Bundling services into one package instead of adding visits ·       12:32 — Building profitable programs from existing patients ·       13:25 — Why this approach can work without more marketing ·       14:56 — Why she did not want a larger business or more locations ·       16:40 — Why clinicians should think beyond growth for growth's sake ·       18:39 — The difference between selling and serving ·       19:46 — Why it should never feel like a hard sell ·       20:27 — Building conviction and confidence through repeatable outcomes ·       21:46 — Practicing how to talk about pricing ·       23:03 — How to keep patients moving forward in a 12-week program ·       24:30 — Long-term results and patient return visits ·       25:03 — Deciding who the model is right for ·       26:42 — Why timing matters in the clinical conversation ·       28:49 — The first shift: decide ·       31:49 — Who can implement this model ·       33:51 — Lightning round: money beliefs, metrics, and burnout advice ·       36:47 — What Karen is doing to stay healthy, wealthy, and smart ·       37:30 — Where to find Karen and learn more ·       38:24 — Free starter framework for clinicians ·       39:12 — Final encouragement to share the episode Notable takeaways: ·       "We're not treating visits, we're delivering outcomes." ·       Cash-based services can be stacked on top of physical therapy to improve results and revenue. ·       Patients often pay for faster outcomes when the value is clearly explained. ·       The first step is a decision: choose the model you want, then commit to it. ·       Confidence comes from repeatable results, not from perfect wording. Resources & Links: ·      Clinical Architecture Website ·      KD 360 PT and Wellness ·      Instagram ·      LinkedIn ·      Free Gift: The Freedom From Back Pain Starter Framework, More About Karen: Karen DeSimone, PT, DPT, has practiced physical therapy for 26 years. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, began her career at Massachusetts General Hospital, and in 2009 opened KD360 Wellness & Physical Therapy in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, where she still practices today. A solo clinician running a hybrid cash and insurance model, she helps clients avoid surgery and heal faster using a structured, outcome-driven program. After years inside the insurance-based model, Karen reached a hard conclusion: you can't build a successful system on a broken model. So she built her own: a defined clinical pathway with enrolled patients and predictable outcomes. That pathway became the Freedom From Back Pain Clinical Success System, the online implementation program she now teaches through her company, Clinical Architecture, helping other PT clinic owners deliver the same cash-based care inside their own practices, without adding new patients, staff, or marketing. Her work centers on one principle: we're not treating visits, we're delivering outcomes. Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

Friday Wake Up! | Today's LineupKick off your Friday morning with an incredible lineup of local leaders, industry experts, and compelling stories. Here is what we have in store for you today on Live The Dream:Special Guests:Shaun McCluskeyRep. David SchweikertMonica Clark Carlson – Tucson Crime Free CoalitionRon Arenas – Picture Rocks Cooling, Heating & Plumbing LLCSouthwest FlavorFeatured Stories:Ruben, the Ladies Man!Bill Maher Ruins NPR's ParadeA New Path Forward: Helping Veterans Transition into TruckingTune in and live the dream with us this morning!

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Big Wednesday is on! We will talk about my interview on KOLD News 13 yesterday plus Judge Barrett talks about bad acts against her and her family and the first day of the Paul Clifford trial. Guest today: Barney Brenner, Green Valley News & Sun editor Dan Shearer plus AZ State Rep Lupe Diaz.

NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcastFind us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord!In this episode Dani and Brett are joined by Special Guest Thom DeSimone to discuss PERSPECTIVES 5-8 of Chapter 37 of A Memory of Light!We would like to thank everyone who renewed their annual pledges on Patreon!! Thank you so much to april kvam, MKM, Connor Tubbesing, AI Culture Repository, Maureen, Shane Cristy, Antoine Benoit, Zachary, Hannah Gann, CD Harris, and Anthony Nguyen for your continued support!We would like to acknowledge and thank our Executive Producers Brandy and Aaron Kirkwood, Sean McGuire, Janes, LightBlindedFool, Big C, Deyvis Ferreira, Green Man, Bennett Williamson, Hannah Green, Noralia, Greysin Ishara, Helena Jacobsen, Matthew Mendoza, Sims, Cyndi, Manethraen, Andrew Scarponi, Mr. Boddy's Body, David, and HoneyBunchesOfJason!The Wheel Weaves is hosted and edited by Dani and Brett, produced by Dani and Brett with Passionsocks, Cody Fouts, Mozyme, Jamie Young, Jared Berg, Rikky Morrisette, Matt Truss, Antoine Benoit, MKM, Magen, Colby T, Gabby Young, Ricat, Chris G., Sarah Creech, Saverio Bartolini, Mag621, William Johnson, Courtney B, Hammar's Lament, Bret's Pickle Facts, ThElfwitch and Tina Gruene; with music by Audionautix.Don't forget to leave us that 5 star review if you enjoy the show for a chance to win exclusive merchandise!Check out https://www.thewheelweavespodcast.com for everything The Wheel Weaves!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wheel-weaves-podcast-a-wheel-of-time-podcast--5482260/support.

Monsoon Tuesday! My good friend Joe Higgins joins the show followed by a requested hour of both Captain Robert Wells and Hessam Rahimian, President of the Iran Liberty Foundation! Stories today: the dangers of Kratom, Brown Univ. professor says 50% of his students are cheating and much more.

t's Friday! On today's show, Mark Van Buren counts down the Top 10 movies with mind-bending endings that leave you guessing. Plus, Gregg Gehringer joins us to talk all things World Cup and dive into how the media landscape is shifting. Don't miss it!

Ron Arenas & Will Pena welcome FIFA Insider Chris DeSimone to the studio as they catch up on all the action, biggest moments, surprises, and stories from the matches. No scripts. No boring breakdowns.Just local guys talking sports, sharing opinions, and having a good time.

US Congressman Rep. David Schweikert followed by Kendra Riley, a mother and leading patient advocate talking about a right to try legislation.  Stories today:  It's not Platner's fault?  Mitch McConnell: Weekend at Mitch's? Only on the Live the Dream Media Network!

Big Wednesday! Wake Up, then Inside Track with Bruce and Eb! Wake Up guest today: Rio Van Zant, Willie Horton and Daryl Mallett talking about the film industry and the problem/opportunity of Old Tucson plus Libertarian Hour with Dru Heaton and Terra Radliff. Stories: My discussion with a DSA who works for LUCHA, Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) chronic absenteeism problems continue the usual TUSD problem + The GOP's Self-Inflicted Midterm Crisis

Wake Up with Chris Tuesday Lineup: Film Director Natalya Murakhver on NYC and DSA takeover, Nils Grevillius on the release of his new book The Last Lawman and Neha Gupta, Project Manager-University of Arizona discussing the recently released major new assessment of water supplies across the state, along with summaries of findings across the 51 groundwater basins throughout Arizona

Food Friday with chef CJ Hamm and Shaun McClusky. We are debating the "Top 10 Restaurant Dishes in the Tucson Metro Region". News Roundup:  Tom Hanks throws shade at MSNOW to their face, Women kicks cougar, and Sheriff crushing street racer cars.

Titanic Tuesday! Bruce Ash co-hosts with Chris today. Interviews include: US Congressman and governor candidate Andy Biggs, AZ Treasurer candidate Elijah Norton, and Ed Ethington of Desert Rose Tax. Topics today: Bruce's reflection on Linda Barber, Tucson is 4th deadliest in the US for pedestrian deaths, Iran deal, AZ state props on the November ballot.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!