http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/category/downtown downtown news from TucsonSentinel.com - Tucson's independent nonprofit online news en Copyright 2013 2013-05-23T22:42:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052313_gangplank/gangplank-opens-new-downtown-workspace/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052313_gangplank/gangplank-opens-new-downtown-workspace/ 18:13:00Z Molly Baker Co-working space Gangplank celebrated their grand re-opening in a newly decked-out suite in the historic Pioneer Building downtown Wednesday night. The nonprofit’s goal is to offer a welcoming and supportive space for community members to connect, generate ideas, and take successful steps towards their personal business goals.  2013-05-23T18:13:34+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052213_johncscottshow/jc-scott-tucson-city-council-approves-budget/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052213_johncscottshow/jc-scott-tucson-city-council-approves-budget/ 01:59:00Z John C. Scott Show Former state Sen. Frank Antenori, plus Jesse Lugo, Ward 2 Councilman Paul Cunningham, state Rep. Ethan Orr (R-LD9), financial advisor Shelly Fishman, and Ward 6 Councilman Steve Kozachik 2013-05-23T01:59:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052113_johncscottshow/jc-scott-steve-pierce-senate-passage-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052113_johncscottshow/jc-scott-steve-pierce-senate-passage-medicaid-expansion/ 00:40:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with state Sen. Steve Pierce, Tucsoncitizen.com’s Mark B. Evans, Steve Lynn of the SALC on the PCC Board, and talk show host Emil Franzi. 2013-05-22T00:40:32+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052113_buckmaster/buckmaster-are-we-there-yet-downtown-roundtable/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052113_buckmaster/buckmaster-are-we-there-yet-downtown-roundtable/ 22:01:00Z Buckmaster Show Shelly Fishman hosts a Downtown Tucson roundtable discussion with Michael Keith, CEO of the Downtown Tucson Partnership, and Craig Sumberg, executive director of the Fox Tucson Theater Foundation. Plus, a special call-in from Tucson City Councilman Paul Cunningham. 2013-05-21T22:01:29+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052213_buckmaster/buckmaster-curbing-gun-violence-epidemic/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052213_buckmaster/buckmaster-curbing-gun-violence-epidemic/ 21:58:00Z Buckmaster Show Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer for the Arizona Daily Star, filled in for Bill, kicking off the show with retiring Flowing Wells Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Clement. Then, Pat Maisch and Nancy Bowman wrapped up the show with a conversation on gun control. 2013-05-21T21:58:59+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052013_johncscottshow/jc-scott-reforming-state-sales-tax/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052013_johncscottshow/jc-scott-reforming-state-sales-tax/ 03:01:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with developer Richard Studwell, systems analyst Mark Spear, Arizona Chamber of Commerce CEO Glenn Hamer , Ken Strobeck of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns, and Arizona Capitol Times reporter Hank Stephenson. 2013-05-21T03:01:04+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052013_buckmaster/buckmaster-wildfire-burns-near-nogales/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052013_buckmaster/buckmaster-wildfire-burns-near-nogales/ 20:40:00Z Buckmaster Show Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News, sat in for a vacationing Bill Buckmaster. The Political Face-Off featured Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Dan also talks about preparations for what could be a very difficult wildfire season with Green Valley Fire District Chief and President of the Arizona Fire District Association Simon Davis and Rio Rico Fire District Chief Les Caid. 2013-05-20T20:40:57+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051913_tucson_biking/tucson-receives-national-recognition-bike-friendliness/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051913_tucson_biking/tucson-receives-national-recognition-bike-friendliness/ 22:32:00Z Scott Coleman With more than 700 miles of bikeways around the city designated for cyclists, Tucson continues to be one of the nation’s top bicycling destinations, and a home for commuter and recreational riders, according to recent rankings.. 2013-05-19T22:32:53+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/051713_downtownlowdown/downtown-heats-up-weekend/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/051713_downtownlowdown/downtown-heats-up-weekend/ 01:32:00Z Caitlin Jensen As summer heat increases, so does downtown activity. Here’s a lineup of weekend events. 2013-05-18T01:32:10+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051713_buckmaster/buckmaster-kozachik-el-rio-city-budget/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051713_buckmaster/buckmaster-kozachik-el-rio-city-budget/ 22:01:00Z Buckmaster Show The Friday Focus spotlighted Steve Kozachik, Ward 6 Tucson City Councilman. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Mari Herreras, writer for the Tucson Weekly, and Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of TucsonSentinel.com. Plus, Matt Russell with Weekend Watch. 2013-05-17T22:01:49+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-rest-print-tucson-citizen-journalism-past-future/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-rest-print-tucson-citizen-journalism-past-future/ 00:03:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with the Tucson Weekly’s Dan Gibson, AEA President Andrew Morrill, Councilman Steve Kozachik, Mark B. Evans of Tucsoncitizen.com, Sentinel Editor Dylan Smith, veteran reporter Daniel Buckley, Rep. Ethan Orr, and Jim DeGrood of the RTA. 2013-05-17T00:03:00+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051613_buckmaster/buckmaster-animal-saves-up-10-pima-pound/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051613_buckmaster/buckmaster-animal-saves-up-10-pima-pound/ 20:19:00Z Buckmaster Show Interviews included a legislative update from state Rep. Ethan Orr (R-LD9). Then we talked with Ellie Beaubien, new adoption coordinator at the Pima Animal Care Center. Also, Kevin Burnett, CFO of Sundt Companies, Inc., and nutrition reporter Jack Challem. 2013-05-16T20:19:17+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051513_johncscottshow/jc-scott-budget-expected-pass-az-senate-thursday/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051513_johncscottshow/jc-scott-budget-expected-pass-az-senate-thursday/ 00:29:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with activist Miguel Ortega, TucsonsSentinel.com’s Dylan Smith, DUI defense attorney Jim Nesci, Ward 2 Tucson City Councilman Paul Cunningham, financial advisor Shelly Fishman, and Arizona Capitol Times reporter Hank Stephenson. 2013-05-16T00:29:41+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051513_buckmaster/buckmaster-youth-crime-decline/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051513_buckmaster/buckmaster-youth-crime-decline/ 20:48:00Z Buckmaster Show Karen Adam, presiding judge of the Pima County Juvenile Court Center, talked about declining juvenile crime rates. Also, comet discover Dr. David Levy with a night sky update, plus Dr. Dimitri Brown, director of emergency services at Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, and an interview with District 1 Pima County Supervisor Ally Miller. 2013-05-15T20:48:48+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051413_johncscottshow/jc-scott-farley-predicts-quick-state-budget-deal/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051413_johncscottshow/jc-scott-farley-predicts-quick-state-budget-deal/ 01:26:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Terry Dee of Habitat for Humanity’s Habistore, Mark B. Evans of Tucsoncitizen.com, TucsonSentinel.com columnist Jimmy Zuma, GOP Rep. Ethan Orr and Democrat Sen. Steve Farley predicted a deal on the state budget will happen quickly — including an expansion of Medicaid. 2013-05-15T01:26:51+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051413_buckmaster/buckmaster-wheeler-reports-budget-showdown/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051413_buckmaster/buckmaster-wheeler-reports-budget-showdown/ 22:40:00Z Buckmaster Show State Rep. Bruce Wheeler (D-LD10), minority whip for the Arizona House of Representatives, plus financial planner Shelly Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report, and Justin Debolt, finance director for the new Tucson hotel project known as Aloft. Plus, Linda Ray of the Tucson Weekly with the Buckmaster bi-monthly arts report. 2013-05-14T22:40:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051313_johncscottshow/jc-scott-chuck-huckelberry-taxes-new-pima-county-courthouse/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051313_johncscottshow/jc-scott-chuck-huckelberry-taxes-new-pima-county-courthouse/ 00:32:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Jim Kuliesh, president of the Alliance of Construction Trades, developer Richard Studwell, Republican strategist Sam Stone, and Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry, along with Central Arizona Project GM David Modeer, and Jim Small of the Arizona Capitol Times. 2013-05-14T00:32:43+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051313_buckmaster/buckmaster-should-azs-top-school-official-educator/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051313_buckmaster/buckmaster-should-azs-top-school-official-educator/ 20:27:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured John Munger and Vince Rabago. Also, we talked with ASU Education Prof. David Garcia, who is considering a run for state superintendent of public instruction. Plus, a fun summer is planned at Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo and we get a preview from Kristen Metzger, the zoo’s education supervisor. 2013-05-13T20:27:35+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/051013_downtownlowdown/whats-cookin-downtown/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/051013_downtownlowdown/whats-cookin-downtown/ 00:40:00Z Caitlin Jensen Two new restaurants open Downtown with more on the way, plus 2nd Saturdays and many other events this weekend. Plus, Downtown’s population is also poised to increase with new housing projects. 2013-05-11T00:40:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051013_johncscottshow/jc-scott-sheriff-estrada-drug-war-cant-won-without-strategy-change/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051013_johncscottshow/jc-scott-sheriff-estrada-drug-war-cant-won-without-strategy-change/ 21:52:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Patrick McNamara of Inside Tucson Business, Arizona Education Association President Andrew Morrill, former Arizona Clean Election Commission Director Todd Lang, GOP state Rep. Paul Boyer, Santa Cruz Sheriff Tony Estrada, and TucsonSentinel.com’s Dylan Smith broke news about a PCC chancellor candidate. 2013-05-10T21:52:14+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051013_buckmaster/buckmaster-rocky-road-new-state-budget/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051013_buckmaster/buckmaster-rocky-road-new-state-budget/ 20:37:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with state Sen Steve Farley (D-LD 9). Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable with Mark B. Evans, administrator of TucsonCitizen.com, and Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer and columnist at the Arizona Daily Star, along with Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-05-10T20:37:38+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050913_johncscottshow/jc-scott-stamp-out-hunger-this-saturday/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050913_johncscottshow/jc-scott-stamp-out-hunger-this-saturday/ 00:17:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Sen. Linda Lopez, Dr. Kieth Boesen of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, Tucson Weekly’s Jim Nintzel, TUSD Boardmember Mark Stegeman, Bill Carnegie of the Community Food Bank of Arizona and Dan Turrentine of the Letter Carriers Association, plus Councilman Paul Cunningham 2013-05-10T00:17:58+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050913_buckmaster/buckmaster-rebranding-tucson-tourism/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050913_buckmaster/buckmaster-rebranding-tucson-tourism/ 22:27:00Z Buckmaster Show Interviews with Allison Cooper, vice president of marketing at the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, plus Councilwoman Karin Uhlich and historian Ken Scoville on the 6th Annual Historic Miracle Mile Open House, and a preview of this Saturday’s “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive with Community Food Bank President/CEO Bill Carnegie and Dan Turrentine of the National Association of Letter Carriers. 2013-05-09T22:27:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050813_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-summer-air-travel-preview/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050813_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-summer-air-travel-preview/ 21:27:00Z Buckmaster Show Ready for another cup of coffee? Coffee is on our agenda with Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the UA Center for Integrative Medicine. Also, a preview of the summer air travel season with Richard Gruntzel, CFO of the Tucson Airport Authority. Plus, Dr. Robert Hendricks, Buckmaster education contributor, on a cheating scandal that is rocking the education world. 2013-05-09T21:27:00+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050813_johncscottshow/jc-scott-arizonas-economy-showing-signs-recovery/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050813_johncscottshow/jc-scott-arizonas-economy-showing-signs-recovery/ 22:29:00Z John C. Scott Show Inteviews with economist Jim Rounds, VP Elliott D. Pollack & Co.; Steve Kozachik Ward 6 Tucson City councilman; Mark B. Evans, administrator of Tucsoncitizen.com; financial advisor Shelly Fishman; and Ken Strobeck, executive director of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns. 2013-05-08T22:29:32+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050713_johncscottshow/jc-scott-candidates-buehler-garcia-montenegro/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050713_johncscottshow/jc-scott-candidates-buehler-garcia-montenegro/ 16:17:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Hank Stephenson of the Arizona Capitol Times, Jesse Lugo, and TucsonSentinel.com columnist Jimmy Zuma; plus Ben Buehler-Garcia, Republican Ward 3 Tucson City Council candidate, and Rep. Steve Montenegro, who’s seeking the Republican nomination for Arizona secretary of state. 2013-05-08T16:17:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050713_buckmaster/buckmaster-why-it-so-hard-get-anything-done-american-govt/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050713_buckmaster/buckmaster-why-it-so-hard-get-anything-done-american-govt/ 22:49:00Z Buckmaster Show An update from Terry Bracy, Buckmaster contributor from Washington, D.C., plus certified financial planner Shelly Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report, and the Regional Transportation Authority’s Jim DeGrood talks about the organization’s upcoming seventh anniversary. 2013-05-07T22:49:36+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-restaurants-get-cookin-downtown/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-restaurants-get-cookin-downtown/ 22:09:00Z John C. Scott Show Sami Hamed of the National Federation of the Blind, PCC alum Kelly Ponzio and student Joe McGrath, Carlos de Leon of the city Department of Transportation, developer Richard Studwell, Downtown Tucson Partnership’s Michael Keith, and Prof. Stephen Zunes. 2013-05-07T22:09:49+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050313_johncscottshow/jc-scott-rep-ron-barber-with-update-from-congress/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050313_johncscottshow/jc-scott-rep-ron-barber-with-update-from-congress/ 21:59:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Patrick McNamara of Inside Tucson Business, Penelope Jacks of the Children’s Action Alliance, state Sen. David Bradley (D-LD10), along with U.S. Rep. Ron Barber (D-CD2), Councilman Paul Cunningham, and ‘Ace’ Thakore of Pointguardu.com. 2013-05-06T21:59:06+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_buckmaster/buckmaster-us-military-involvement-coming-syria/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_buckmaster/buckmaster-us-military-involvement-coming-syria/ 20:36:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Then, our monthly conversation with Gen. John A. Wickham, Jr., former U.S. Army chief of staff, on whether the U.S. will intervene in the Syrian conflict. 2013-05-06T20:36:33+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050313_buckmaster/buckmaster-huckelberry-county-property-taxes/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050313_buckmaster/buckmaster-huckelberry-county-property-taxes/ 21:49:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Chuck Huckelberry, Pima County administrator, on property taxes. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News, and Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of TucsonSentinel.com. Also, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-05-03T21:49:58+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050213_johncscottshow/jc-scott-dui-laws-and-mmj/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050213_johncscottshow/jc-scott-dui-laws-and-mmj/ 21:38:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with defense attorney Jim Nesci on how DUI laws and medical marijuana intersect, plus the president of the Arizona Parent Education Network, Ann-Eve Pederson, along with Jim Nintzel from the Tucson Weekly and Arizona Capitol Times Editor Jim Small. 2013-05-03T21:38:36+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/050313_downtownlowdown/downtown-lowdown-folk-fest-cinco-de-mayo-and-more/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/050313_downtownlowdown/downtown-lowdown-folk-fest-cinco-de-mayo-and-more/ 21:06:00Z Caitlin Jensen Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, check out the The Tucson Folk Festival and enjoy some of the many family-friendly (and some not so family-friendly) events in downtown this weekend. 2013-05-03T21:06:31+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050113_johncscottshow/jc-scott-legislature-closer-approving-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050113_johncscottshow/jc-scott-legislature-closer-approving-medicaid-expansion/ 21:44:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Emil Franzi of the Southern Arizona News Examiner, Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik, LD9 Democratic state Sen. Steve Farley, financial advisor Shelly Fishman, and LD9 Republican state Rep. Ethan Orr. 2013-05-02T21:44:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050213_buckmaster/buckmaster-will-immigration-reform-happen-this-year/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050213_buckmaster/buckmaster-will-immigration-reform-happen-this-year/ 20:29:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with the Goldwater Institute’s Clint Bolick, co-author with Jeb Bush of “Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution.” Also, Mark V. Sykes, head of the Tucson-based Planetary Science Institute, and attorney Don Loose on the top legal stories of the month. 2013-05-02T20:29:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050113_buckmaster/buckmaster-doug-ducey-ponders-run-az-governor/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050113_buckmaster/buckmaster-doug-ducey-ponders-run-az-governor/ 21:49:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Doug Ducey, Arizona state treasurer, on a run for governor. Also, Buckmaster environment contributor Mitch Tobin talks about his new website EcoWest. Plus, the launch of a new monthly segment focusing on your medication and how to take control of your healthcare with Dr. Ray Woosley, former UA College of Medicine dean and creator of CredibleMeds. 2013-05-01T21:49:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/043013_buckmaster/buckmaster-update-arizonas-new-wwii-monument/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/043013_buckmaster/buckmaster-update-arizonas-new-wwii-monument/ 21:34:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett, plus certified financial planner Shelly Fishman, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Lea Marquez Peterson previewed the May 7 Head Over Heels: Southern Arizona Women’s Conference, and Margaret Regan, arts editor of the Tucson Weekly, had the bi-monthly Buckmaster Arts Report. 2013-04-30T21:34:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042913_johncscottshow/jc-scott-jteds-track-record-legislative-update/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042913_johncscottshow/jc-scott-jteds-track-record-legislative-update/ 18:16:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with developer Richard Studwell, our City Hall commentator; Democratic state Rep. Andrea Dalessandro (LD2); Inside Tucson Business columnist and former City Councilwoman Carol West; plus Vail School Superintendent Calvin Baker and JTED Governing Board Member Bob Schlanger. 2013-04-30T18:16:54+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042913_buckmaster/buckmaster-al-melvin-talks-his-run-az-governor/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042913_buckmaster/buckmaster-al-melvin-talks-his-run-az-governor/ 20:29:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured commentators John Munger and Vince Rabago. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Al Melvin, who says he wants to be Arizona’s governor. 2013-04-29T20:29:26+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-pima-county-wants-keep-road-repair-gas-tax/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-pima-county-wants-keep-road-repair-gas-tax/ 15:19:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with the PAG/RTA’s Jim DeGrood; state Rep. Bruce Wheeler (D-LD10); TucsonSentinel.com columnist Jimmy Zuma; Jesse Lugo, the former president of the Service Station Dealers of Arizona; Middle East expert Prof. Stephen Zunes; and attorney Don Loose. 2013-04-29T15:19:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042513_johncscottshow/jc-scott-looking-pcc-tusd-sunnyside-supt/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042513_johncscottshow/jc-scott-looking-pcc-tusd-sunnyside-supt/ 20:27:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Tucson Education Association President Frances Banales, Arizona Education Association President Andrew Morrill, Tucson Weekly writer Mari Herreras, Pima Community Collage Prof. David G. Iadevia, and former Sunnyside Governing Board Member Magdalena Barajas, plus Arizona Capitol Times Editor Jim Small. 2013-04-26T20:27:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042613_buckmaster/buckmaster-will-lawmakers-agree-budget-before-july-1-deadline/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042613_buckmaster/buckmaster-will-lawmakers-agree-budget-before-july-1-deadline/ 20:23:00Z Buckmaster Show The Friday Focus interview with House Majority Leader David Gowan of Sierra Vista. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable with Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer and columnist at the The Arizona Daily Star, and Linda Valdez, editorial writer and columnist at the The Arizona Republic. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-04-26T20:23:25+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042513_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-real-estate-picture-brightens/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042513_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-real-estate-picture-brightens/ 01:52:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Dr. Gary Auerbach, founding president of World Federation of Chiropractic. Also, Benson City Councilman Chris Moncada on this weekend’s 8th Annual Bluegrass in the Park Festival, and Tucson Association of Realtors CEO Philip Tedesco. Plus, Tom Collier, Buckmaster contributor on consumer affairs. 2013-04-26T01:52:09+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042413_johncscottshow/jc-scott-tucson-gives-pay-hike-workers/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042413_johncscottshow/jc-scott-tucson-gives-pay-hike-workers/ 22:09:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with TUSD Boardmember Mark Stegeman, Ward 6 Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik and Ward 2 Tucson City Councilman Paul Cunningham, financial advisor Shelly Fishman, and Ron Shoopman, president of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council. 2013-04-25T22:09:13+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042413_buckmaster/buckmaster-mayor-lays-out-tucsons-financial-situation/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042413_buckmaster/buckmaster-mayor-lays-out-tucsons-financial-situation/ 20:51:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Mayor Jonathan Rothschild about Tucson’s budget and decision to give a 55-cent raise to city employees. Also, Keith Rosenblum on the border and Mexico, and Jonathan Litvack with an update on the $30-million renovation at the Westin La Paloma. 2013-04-24T20:51:46+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042313_johncscottshow/jc-scott-az-legislature-marks-first-100-days/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042313_johncscottshow/jc-scott-az-legislature-marks-first-100-days/ 16:09:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Brent DeRaad, CEO of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with Democratic state Sen. Steve Farley, Republican state Rep. Ethan Orr, and Arizona Capitol Times reporter Hank Stephenson. 2013-04-24T16:09:50+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042313_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-struggles-with-dust-issues/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042313_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-struggles-with-dust-issues/ 21:03:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Beth Gorman, senior program manager for the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality. Next, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Plus, Blogger Beat contributor David Safier of Blog For Arizona. 2013-04-23T21:03:29+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042213_johncscottshow/jc-scott-az-chamber-commerce-president-legislature/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042213_johncscottshow/jc-scott-az-chamber-commerce-president-legislature/ 00:43:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with the president of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Glen Hamer; plus City Hall commentator Richard Studwell, TucsonSentinel.com’s Dylan Smith, Penelope Jacks of the Children’s Action Alliance, and Tucsoncitizen.com administrator Mark B. Evans. 2013-04-23T00:43:03+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042213_buckmaster/buckmaster-predicting-californias-next-big-one/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042213_buckmaster/buckmaster-predicting-californias-next-big-one/ 23:29:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Also, Sam Wercinski of the Arizona Advocacy Network breaks down HB 2593 and how it increases campaign contribution limits for privately funded candidates. Plus, Daniel Nabhan, author of “Earthquake Prediction: Answers in Plain Sight.” 2013-04-22T23:29:32+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/041213_downtown/weekend-events-new-restaurants-cookin-downtown/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/041213_downtown/weekend-events-new-restaurants-cookin-downtown/ 18:47:00Z Caitlin Jensen New restaurants moving in - and a weekend roundup of Downtown events. In the new Downtown Lowdown column, the Downtown Tucson Partnership’s Caitlin Jensen keeps you up to date with the latest business moves and things to do in Tucson’s city center. 2013-04-20T18:47:29+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041913_buckmaster/buckamster-tusds-pedicone-talks-timetable-his-successor/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041913_buckmaster/buckamster-tusds-pedicone-talks-timetable-his-successor/ 18:54:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with TUSD Superintendent John Pedicone, plus the Reporters’ Roundtable with Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer for the Arizona Daily Star, and Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News, and Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-04-19T18:54:19+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041813_buckmaster/buckmaster-debating-rosemont-mine/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041813_buckmaster/buckmaster-debating-rosemont-mine/ 21:21:00Z Buckmaster Show Rick Grinnell of the Southern Arizona Business Coalition and Randy Serraglio of the Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity debate the proposed Rosemont Copper Mine in the Santa Rita Mountains south of Tucson. Also, Dr. Danielle Babski of the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, pllus historian Ken Scoville has a preview of this Saturday’s Barrio Viejo Home Tour. 2013-04-18T21:21:33+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041713_buckmaster/buckmaster-city-tucson-workers-hope-raise/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041713_buckmaster/buckmaster-city-tucson-workers-hope-raise/ 21:06:00Z Buckmaster Show A legislative update from Tucson-area state Rep. Adam Kwasman, plus world-renowned comet discoverer Dr. David Levy, and an interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Regina Romero. 2013-04-17T21:06:00+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041613_buckmaster/buckmaster-ag-candidate-rotellini-wants-rematch-with-horne/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041613_buckmaster/buckmaster-ag-candidate-rotellini-wants-rematch-with-horne/ 22:57:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with state Attorney General candidate Felecia Rotellini, plus the Tuesday Money Maker Report with Shelly Fishman. Also, nutrition reporter Jack Challem with his monthly report, and Tucson Weekly Arts Editor Margaret Regan with the bi-monthly Buckmaster Arts Report. 2013-04-16T22:57:45+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041513_buckmaster/buckmaster-dr-andrew-weil-living-and-eating-well/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041513_buckmaster/buckmaster-dr-andrew-weil-living-and-eating-well/ 22:17:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off, featured John Munger and Jeff Rogers. Then, we chat with Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. 2013-04-15T22:17:18+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041213_buckmaster/buckmaster-downtown-tucson-progress-update/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041213_buckmaster/buckmaster-downtown-tucson-progress-update/ 20:45:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Michael Keith, CEO of the Downtown Tucson Partnership. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable with Linda Valdez, columnist and editorial writer for the Arizona Republic, and Mari Herreras, staff writer for the Tucson Weekly. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-04-12T20:45:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041113_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-earth-day-festival-preview/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041113_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-earth-day-festival-preview/ 22:44:00Z Buckmaster Show A conversation on health with Victoria Maizes, M.D., executive director of the UA-based Center for Integrative Medicine. Also, Flo Wooters previews the 19th annual Tucson Earth Day Festival. Plus, Dr. Robert Hendricks, Buckmaster contributor on education 2013-04-11T22:44:44+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041013_buckmaster/buckmaster-pima-supervisors-divided-over-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041013_buckmaster/buckmaster-pima-supervisors-divided-over-medicaid-expansion/ 22:49:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias. Also, Tucson writer Catherine Harris talks about her new book, “Finding Frances ... Love Letters from a Flight Lieutenant.” Plus, TUSD Governing Boardmember Mark Stegeman. 2013-04-10T22:49:25+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040813_buckmaster/buckmaster-former-army-chief-weighs-korean-crisis/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040813_buckmaster/buckmaster-former-army-chief-weighs-korean-crisis/ 20:52:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Also, General John A. Wickham, Jr., former U.S. Army chief of staff and commander of all U.S. and UN forces in Korea, discussed the dangerous situation on the Korean peninsula. 2013-04-08T20:52:24+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040513_buckmaster/buckmaster-legislative-session-stalls-over-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040513_buckmaster/buckmaster-legislative-session-stalls-over-medicaid-expansion/ 00:55:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Republican state Sen. Al Melvin of Tucson. Then, the Friday Reporters’ Roundtable with Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer with the Arizona Daily Star, and Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News. 2013-04-06T00:55:43+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040413_buckmaster/buckmaster-how-will-police-and-fire-fare-new-tucson-city-budget/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040413_buckmaster/buckmaster-how-will-police-and-fire-fare-new-tucson-city-budget/ 20:35:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Shirley Scott. Also, Arizona state Rep. Andrea Dalessandro (D-District 2) with a legislative update, and Buckmaster legal contributor Don Loose of Loose Brown & Associates. 2013-04-04T20:35:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040113_cyclovia/cyclovia-rolls-around-with-new-route/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040113_cyclovia/cyclovia-rolls-around-with-new-route/ 14:34:00Z Austin McEvoy Cyclovia returns with not one, but two opportunities for bikers and pedestrians alike to get active and cruise the streets of Tucson.  2013-04-04T14:34:30+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040313_buckmaster/buckmaster-ex-mayor-says-tucson-right-track/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040313_buckmaster/buckmaster-ex-mayor-says-tucson-right-track/ 03:16:00Z Buckmaster Show A conversation with former Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup. Also, Michael C. Flowers, certified public accountant, with last-minute tax tips. Plus, Dr. Mark V. Sykes, head of the Tucson-based Planetary Science Institute. 2013-04-04T03:16:38+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040213_pioneer_plea/taylor-go-free-after-plea-1970-pioneer-hotel-fire/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040213_pioneer_plea/taylor-go-free-after-plea-1970-pioneer-hotel-fire/#When: 11:01:000 Dylan Smith Updated: Louis Taylor pleaded no contest Tuesday to 28 counts of felony murder in the 1970 Pioneer Hotel fire as part of a deal that will see him set free after 42 years behind bars. Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall told a judge Monday that with a retrial impossible, he should accept a deal in the case. 2013-04-02T11:01:49-07:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040113_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-residents-consider-free-gun-program/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040113_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-residents-consider-free-gun-program/ 20:34:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured commentators Paul Eckerstrom and John Munger. Also, an interview with Shaun McClusky on the launch of a free gun program in high-crime Tucson neighborhoods. Plus, Jose Ocano, the new volunteer coordinator for Pima Animal Care Center. 2013-04-01T20:34:01+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/033013_plan_tucson/plan-tucson-final-draft-up-discussion-wednesday/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/033013_plan_tucson/plan-tucson-final-draft-up-discussion-wednesday/ 17:15:00Z Maizie Simpson A public hearing to discuss the revised version of ‘Plan Tucson’ is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m. 2013-04-01T17:15:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032913_buckmaster/buckmaster-sequestration-enters-second-month/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032913_buckmaster/buckmaster-sequestration-enters-second-month/ 20:35:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, Democrat in Arizona’s District 1. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable featured Mark B. Evans, administrator of TucsonCitizen.com and Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of TucsonSentinel.com. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-03-29T20:35:19+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032813_buckmaster/buckmaster-despite-improving-economy-city-tucson-struggles/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032813_buckmaster/buckmaster-despite-improving-economy-city-tucson-struggles/ 22:02:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Karin Uhlich. Also, a legislative update from the state Capitol with Sen. David Bradley of Tucson. Plus, Tom Collier, Buckmaster consumer affairs contributor. 2013-03-28T22:02:15+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032613_buckmaster/buckmaster-valley-fever-epidemic-southern-az/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032613_buckmaster/buckmaster-valley-fever-epidemic-southern-az/ 20:41:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Rick Myers, chair of the Arizona Board of Regents, along with Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman, David Modeer, head of the Central Arizona Project, and UA Valley fever researcher Dr. Joseph Tabor. 2013-03-26T20:41:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032513_buckmaster/buckmaster-dont-forget-importance-liberal-arts/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032513_buckmaster/buckmaster-dont-forget-importance-liberal-arts/ 21:35:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom, along with Chandler Warden, vice president of the Bert W. Martin Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving the environment. Also, Dr. Robert Hendricks, the Buckmaster contributor on education. 2013-03-25T21:35:09+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032213_buckmaster/buckmaster-proposed-medicaid-expansion-divides-gop-leadership/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032213_buckmaster/buckmaster-proposed-medicaid-expansion-divides-gop-leadership/ 14:58:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with state Senate President Andy Biggs. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable featured Linda Valdez, editorial writer for the Arizona Republic, and Mark Evans, administrator of TucsonCitizen.com. Plus, Matt Russell had the Weekend Watch. 2013-03-23T14:58:31+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032113_buckmaster/buckmaster-want-extend-your-life-dont-smoke/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032113_buckmaster/buckmaster-want-extend-your-life-dont-smoke/ 22:20:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Rev. Dr. Robin Hoover, founder of Humane Borders, plus Stephen Michael, director of the Arizona Smokers Helpline, and the Blogger Beat with David Safier of BlogForArizona.com. 2013-03-21T22:20:36+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032113_kozachik/kozachik-throws-coming-out-party-campaign-kickoff/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032113_kozachik/kozachik-throws-coming-out-party-campaign-kickoff/ 20:05:00Z Dylan Smith City Councilman Steve Kozachik began his reelection campaign with a show of political force Wednesday night. In a coming-out party at Downtown’s Borderlands Brewing Company, Kozachik celebrated his recent party switch with bipartisan support from a group of Tucson mayors past and present. 2013-03-21T20:05:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032013_buckmaster/buckmaster-pima-county-considers-property-tax-hike/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032013_buckmaster/buckmaster-pima-county-considers-property-tax-hike/ 03:08:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll, plus Marana Mayor Ed Honea, and Randy Serraglio of Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity. 2013-03-21T03:08:28+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031913_buckmaster/buckmaster-why-vail-azs-best-school-district/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031913_buckmaster/buckmaster-why-vail-azs-best-school-district/ 23:43:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with state Rep. Bruce Wheeler, a Democrat from Tucson’s LD 10. Also, Shelly Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report, and Dr. Calvin Baker, superintendent of the Vail School District. Plus, the bi-monthly arts report with Margaret Regan, arts editor for the Tucson Weekly. 2013-03-19T23:43:53+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031813_buckmaster/buckmaster-fewer-young-people-landing-behind-bars/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031813_buckmaster/buckmaster-fewer-young-people-landing-behind-bars/ 18:51:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured commentators John Munger and Vince Rabago. Also, we talked with Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall, and Republican Tucson City Council candidate Ben Buehler-Garcia. 2013-03-18T18:51:04+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031513_buckmaster/buckmaster-future-unclear-city-gun-buy-backs/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031513_buckmaster/buckmaster-future-unclear-city-gun-buy-backs/ 20:47:00Z Buckmaster Show The Friday Focus spotlighted Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable featured Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer for the Arizona Daily Star, and Dan Gibson, editor of the Tucson Weekly. Plus, Matt Russell with the Weekend Watch for St. Patrick’s Day. 2013-03-15T20:47:20+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031413_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucsons-irish-roots-run-deep/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031413_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucsons-irish-roots-run-deep/ 22:01:00Z Buckmaster Show Mayor Tom Crosby of Tucson’s sister city, Roscommon, Ireland. Plus, Tony Penn, CEO of United Way of Southern Arizona, and Dr. Lisa Shubitz of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson talks about Valley Fever and your pets. 2013-03-14T22:01:06+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031313_buckmaster/buckmaster-major-league-baseball-pops-up-tucson/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031313_buckmaster/buckmaster-major-league-baseball-pops-up-tucson/ 00:35:00Z Buckmaster Show Interviews with Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik, and renowned comet discoverer Dr. David Levy. Plus, Mike Feder, general manager of the Tucson Padres, talked about the return of spring training to Tucson. 2013-03-14T00:35:22+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031213_buckmaster/buckmaster-brewer-unveils-medicaid-expansion-bill/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031213_buckmaster/buckmaster-brewer-unveils-medicaid-expansion-bill/ 20:39:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Victoria Maizes, M.D., executive director of the UA-based Center for Integrative Medicine. Then, financial planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Also, state Rep. Ethan Orr with an update from the Legislature, and Betsy Bruce, president of the Easter Seals Blake Foundation. 2013-03-12T20:39:33+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031113_buckmaster/buckmaster-gop-leaders-want-block-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031113_buckmaster/buckmaster-gop-leaders-want-block-medicaid-expansion/ 21:36:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured Carolyn Cox and Paul Eckerstrom. Also, the latest on the serious situation in North Korea from Gen. John Wickham, retired U.S. Army chief of staff. 2013-03-11T21:36:34+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030813_buckmaster/buckmaster-cities-fear-state-will-cut-off-revenue-stream/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030813_buckmaster/buckmaster-cities-fear-state-will-cut-off-revenue-stream/ 01:49:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Duane Blumberg, Mayor of Sahuarita. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable features Mark B. Evans, administrator of TucsonCitizen.com, and Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News. Plus, the Weekend Watch. 2013-03-09T01:49:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030713_buckmaster/buckmaster-tusd-wont-cut-free-full-day-kindergarten/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030713_buckmaster/buckmaster-tusd-wont-cut-free-full-day-kindergarten/ 21:29:00Z Buckmaster Show TUSD Governing Board member Dr. Mark Stegeman, plus Andrea Owan of SciEnTeK-12 previews next week’s 58th Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair, and attorney Don Loose has the Buckmaster legal update. 2013-03-07T21:29:36+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030613_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-facing-sea-red-ink/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030613_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-facing-sea-red-ink/ 04:47:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Tucson City Councilman Richard Fimbres about the city’s budget challenges, plus nutrition reporter Jack Challem, and filmmaker Marcus De Leon and singer/songwriter Amber Norgaard on their volunteer work with the Tucson Wildlife Center. 2013-03-07T04:47:28+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030513_buckmaster/buckmaster-why-traditional-democratic-governance-has-become-almost-impossible/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030513_buckmaster/buckmaster-why-traditional-democratic-governance-has-become-almost-impossible/ 22:25:00Z Buckmaster Show Terry Bracy, Buckmaster Washington, D.C. contributor, leads off the show with an update from the capital. Then, financial planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker report. Also, Mark V. Sykes, head of the Tucson-based Planetary Science Institute, and Margaret Regan, Tucson Weekly Arts Editor. 2013-03-05T22:25:50+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030413_buckmaster/buckmaster-best-selling-author-ja-jance/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030413_buckmaster/buckmaster-best-selling-author-ja-jance/ 01:53:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Face-Off featured commentators John Munger and Vince Rabago. Then, New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance talks about her new book “Deadly Stakes,” and Barbara Stahura, author of “After Brain Injury: Telling Your Story.” 2013-03-05T01:53:36+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030113_buckmaster/buckmaster-new-provost-predicts-uas-best-days-are-ahead/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030113_buckmaster/buckmaster-new-provost-predicts-uas-best-days-are-ahead/ 02:58:00Z Buckmaster Show The Friday Focus spotlighted Dr. Andrew Comrie, the new University of Arizona provost. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable featured Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editiorial writer at the Arizona Daily Star, and Linda Valdez, editorial writer at the Arizona Republic. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-03-02T02:58:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022813_buckmaster/buckmaster-cancer-survivors-unite-bootcamp/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022813_buckmaster/buckmaster-cancer-survivors-unite-bootcamp/ 06:32:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Save the Scenic Santa Ritas Vice President Morris Farr about opposition to the Rosemont Mine.. Also, Dr. Peter Gordon, veterinary neurologist with Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, and Anita Kellman on the 5th Annual Beat Cancer Boot Camp. 2013-03-01T06:32:29+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022713_buckmaster/buckmaster-study-confirms-mediterranean-diet-best/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022713_buckmaster/buckmaster-study-confirms-mediterranean-diet-best/ 20:42:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Victoria Maizes, M.D., executive director of the University of Arizona-based Center for Integrative Medicine. Plus, a conversation with University of Arizona Regents Law Professor and water expert Dr. Robert Glennon, and Tom Collier, Buckmaster consumer affairs contributor. 2013-02-27T20:42:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022613_buckmaster/buckmaster-after-challenging-winter-gardeners-ready-planting/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022613_buckmaster/buckmaster-after-challenging-winter-gardeners-ready-planting/ 22:10:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Mike Hammond, president of Picor Commercial Real Estate, plus financial planner Shelly Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Then, gardening expert Phil Seader breaks down do’s and don’ts of spring planting, and Jenn Burdick, project manager for the City of Tucson’s Broadway Roadway Improvement Project. 2013-02-26T22:10:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022213_buckmaster/buckmaster-lawmakers-push-bill-limit-cities-taxing-authority/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022213_buckmaster/buckmaster-lawmakers-push-bill-limit-cities-taxing-authority/ 20:35:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, and the Reporters’ Roundtable with Mark B. Evans, administrator of TucsonCitizen.com, and Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-02-22T20:35:24+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022113_buckmaster/buckmaster-mcsally-congress-2014/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022113_buckmaster/buckmaster-mcsally-congress-2014/ 20:53:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Martha McSally. Will she run for Congress again? Plus, Kathy Byrne, El Rio Community Health Care cxecutive director, and Betty Stauffer, executive director of Literacy Connects. 2013-02-21T20:53:48+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022013_buckmaster/buckmaster-2014-arizona-governors-race-underway/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022013_buckmaster/buckmaster-2014-arizona-governors-race-underway/ 20:27:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Fred DuVal, former member of the Arizona Board of Regents and possible Democratic candidate for governor in 2014. Then, Raj Kohli of Long Realty on the latest housing numbers, plus Keith Rosenblum, Buckmaster Show contributor on Mexico and the border, has an update from Sonora. And we close out the show with a conversation with Robert Graham, the new chairman of the Arizona Republican Party. 2013-02-20T20:27:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021913_buckmaster/buckmaster-pima-chancellor-search-update/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021913_buckmaster/buckmaster-pima-chancellor-search-update/ 21:47:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with state Rep. Stefanie Mach, a Democrat from Tucson’s District 10, plus certified financial planner Shelly Fishman, and an update on the search for a new leader for Pima Community College from Governing Board Chair Brenda Even, plus Tucson Weekly Arts Editor Margaret Regan. 2013-02-19T21:47:49+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021813_buckmaster/buckmaster-should-az-extend-school-year-by-20-days/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021813_buckmaster/buckmaster-should-az-extend-school-year-by-20-days/ 20:26:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-off with commentators John Munger and Vince Rabago, plus an interview with John Huppenthal, Arizona superintendent of public instruction, and Dr. Robert Hendricks, Buckmaster contributor on education. 2013-02-18T20:26:30+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021513_buckmaster/buckmaster-tusd-still-facing-12-million-cuts/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021513_buckmaster/buckmaster-tusd-still-facing-12-million-cuts/ 22:14:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Cam Juarez, TUSD governing board member. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable with Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of TucsonSentinel.com, and Mari Herreras, staff writer for the Tucson Weekly. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-02-15T22:14:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021413_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-considers-crackdown-yard-sales/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021413_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-considers-crackdown-yard-sales/ 22:31:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Tucson City Councilman Paul Cummingham, plus comet discoverer Dr. David Levy, local writer Ron Swager talks about his book “Day of the Elephants,” along with Roland Deah, whose story is depicted in the book. 2013-02-14T22:31:42+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021313_buckmaster/buckmaster-supervisors-consider-pay-hike-county-workers/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021313_buckmaster/buckmaster-supervisors-consider-pay-hike-county-workers/ 21:25:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Pima County Supervisor Ally Miller, plus state Rep. Adam Kwasman. And, Anthony Gimino of TucsonCitizen.com talks Wildcat sports. 2013-02-13T21:25:45+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021213_buckmaster/buckmaster-preview-this-weekends-gem-mineral-show/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021213_buckmaster/buckmaster-preview-this-weekends-gem-mineral-show/ 22:14:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Sam Wercinski, head of Arizona Advocacy Network, about the push to overhaul Arizona’s Clean Elections. Also, financial planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Then, the monthly Tech Report with Troy Ward, regional sales manager for INVOLTA, and Paul Harter, 2013 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show chairman. 2013-02-12T22:14:51+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021113_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-international-airport-unveils-master-plan/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021113_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-international-airport-unveils-master-plan/ 20:59:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-off featured commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Then, a newsmaker interview with Bonnie Allin, CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority. 2013-02-11T20:59:01+00:00