Wake Up Tucson
3,246 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 hours ago - ★★★★ - 30 ratingsChris DeSimone is waking up the community, shining a light on backroom politics and informing Tucson every morning. Tackling local issues in a no-nonsense manner, while still having a good time.
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Hour 2 US Rep David Schwikert...James O'Keefe goes undercover with Tucson migrant observations
February 08, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBUS Rep David Schweikert on the impeachment vote, corraling the razor thin GOP majority, and the border bill vote. James O'Keefe visits Tucson and goes undercover with the movement of migrants through Tucson and around the country.
Hour 1 Shoplifters ruining retail...Biden the uniter...also a psychic medium
February 08, 2024 15:57 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBShoplifters helping to end retail. Joe Biden talks with dead people.... Revisting Biden's promise to return to normalcy and unite rather than divide.
Hour 3 Joanie Hammond, Hands of Hope Tucson
February 07, 2024 17:04 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBJoanie Hammond, Hands of Hope Tucson, on the counseling services they provide to women with an unplanned pregnancy. Joni also tells about an upcoming comedy show fundraiser "Laugh for Life" for Hands of Hope with Jeff Allen. For tickets and information, handsofhopetucson.com
Hour 2 Heather Lappin, candidate for Pima County Sheriff
February 07, 2024 15:14 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBHeather Lappin, candidate for Pima County Sheriff.
Hour 1 USHR v Mayorkas...County Attorney campaign finance report
February 07, 2024 14:41 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBGOP USHR v Mayorkas...well, some of the GOP USHR vs Mayorkas...the impeachment sort of fell through. Campaign Finance reports--County Attorney edition
Hour 3 More with Mike Jette
February 06, 2024 16:41 - 38 minutes - 35 MBCalls from a family member in a homicide case and crime against business discussing Pima County Attorney Conover's actions.
Hour 2 Mike Jette, candidate for Pima County Attorney
February 06, 2024 15:15 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBMike Jette, candidate for Pima County Attorney, challenging Laura Conover in the Democratic Primary election.
Hour 1 Phoenix paper notices Tucson road danger...Businessman has had enough of Conover
February 06, 2024 14:16 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWhat's behind road fatalities in Tucson? The Arizona Republic digs into the issue. Local businessman calls on County Attorney Laura Conover to resign in a guest opinion published
Hour 3 Joe DeSimone, Blue Chip Planning
February 05, 2024 16:18 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJoe DeSimone on the intersection of current events, politics, and policy with markets.
Best of WUT Feb '24 Week 1
February 02, 2024 16:19 - 2 hours - 118 MBHighlights this week. Interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note 0:00 Lora Ries, Heritage Foundation, on the border security crisis (Jan 29, Hr 3) 13:21 Dr. JoAnn di Filippo, on Pima County Government, excerpt of her weekly update (Jan 29, Hr 2) 27:01 Pima County Supervisor Steve Christy excerpt of his discussion with Chris (Jan 30, Hr 2) 34:19 Brianna Ladapo, Energetic Healer, Coach, and Author (Jan 30, Hr...
Hour 2 CJ Hamm Shaun McClusky, Valentines Day dining
February 02, 2024 15:13 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThe one and only CJ Hamm joins Chris for a Food Friday and Grounhog Day celebration. CJ brings yummy donuts from the reopened Donut Wheel and Chris and CJ discuss Valentines Day dining in Tucson. CJ's restaurants are Saguaro Corners and Mulligans Restaurant and Bar. Saguaro Corners saguaro-corners-restaurant-bar.business.site For info on Mulligans, visit mulliganstucson.com Shaun McClusky joins in the conversation
Hour 1 Groundhog Day, Tucson style...John Thorpe, Goldwater Institute, on "Prevailing Wage" ordinance
February 02, 2024 14:14 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBGroundhog Day, Chris live at the scene, Wobblers Knob to see "Fentanyl Phil" react to waking up. John Thorpe with Goldwater Institute on Tucson's "Prevailing Wage" ordinance. They sued Phoenix over their identical ordinance and have notified Tucson that they will do the same to Tucson. CJ Hamm joins Chris
Hour 3 Sandy Rosenthal, candidate for Pima County Sheriff
February 01, 2024 16:40 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBSandy Rosenthal discusses why he is challenging incumbent Sheriff Chris Nanos in a Democratic Party Primary...including his criticism of Nanos as a Sheriff, from someone who has been a colleague for decades.
Hour 2 Tom Horne corrects misinformatipon on ESAs...Minneapolis bus rules
February 01, 2024 15:16 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBAZ Superintendent of Public Instruction Topm Horne corrects misinformation on ESA school voucher program and cost impacts on state budget. Minneapolis bus rules...some things you wouldn't think they would need to make rules about....
Hour 1 UA issues, faculty reacions...US Rep Andy Biggs
February 01, 2024 14:24 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBUA faculty feedback to financial crisis presentation. Faculty bristles at the use of the term geographicly isolated as a competitive disadvantage US Representative Andy Biggs...border legislation, Mayorkas impeachment, Hunter vs USHR
Hour 3 Tim Crawford, Desert Rose Tax & Accounting
January 31, 2024 16:52 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBTim Crawford, Desert Rose Tax & Accounting. Tax season is upon us. Desert Rose Tax & Accounting can help you navigate your personal and business tax filings.
Hour 2 Pat Hirsch, helping TRAK Ranch...Bob Branch and Gary Snyder, candidates for AZ Leg
January 31, 2024 15:03 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBPat Hirsch wtih an update on her fundraising efforts for TRAK Ranch. Bob Branch and Gary Snyder, running for the State Legislature in LD 25.
Hour 1 Storytime with Joe...Dan Shearer, Editor, GV News
January 31, 2024 14:26 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBMayor goes to DC and has storytime with the President Dan Shearer, Editor, Green Valley News. The latest issues in Green Valley/Sahuarita and the region.
Hour 3 Brianna Ladapo...EV's vs hybrids...Yellen--but you got a coffee
January 30, 2024 17:04 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBBrianna Ladapo--Energetic Healer, Coach, Author. A holistic approach to healing and reclaiming your radiance and soverignty. briannaladapo.com GM went all-in on EV's, having second thoughts. Toyota hedged on hybrids. Treasury Sec. Yellen: inflation, sure but you reporters got a coffee.
Hour 2 Pima County Supervisor Steve Christy
January 30, 2024 15:13 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBPima County Supervisor Steve Christy. Talk of a raise for the County Administrator...money for migrant surge, fed or county?..."cost cutting/efficiency"--all of a sudden this is a new idea? Why hasn't this been part of county administration all along?
Hour 1 Horse racing and bus fares
January 30, 2024 14:44 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHorse racing at Rillito Downs Kozachik in the news: threatening students with bus fares...that he says the city isn't going to reinstate anyway.
Hour 3 Lora Ries, Heritage Foundation, on the border security crisis...traditional media has imploded
January 29, 2024 16:04 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBLora Ries, Director of Border Security and Immigration Center with the Heritage Foundation, with an update on the border security crisis. For more information, see heritage.org Traditional media has imploded. Implications on society.
Hour 1 South Tucson sues...AZGOP...voices for UA Pres Robbins
January 29, 2024 14:11 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBSouth Tucson files suit against property owners for "allowing criminal activities to continue on their premesis" The Lake situation as seen by one pundit. Jose Borajero's take on the situation. UA President Robbins supporters speak up
Best of WUT Jan '24 Wk 4
January 26, 2024 17:47 - 1 hour - 106 MBHighlights this week. Interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note 0:00 Dr JoAnn di Filippo on Pima County Government--excerpt (Jan 22, Hr 2) 15:15 Joe DeSimone joins his brother Chris and discusses comments from the World Economic Forum (Jan 22, Hr 3) 27:05 Austin VanDerHeyden from the Goldwater Institute on Town of Gilbert, AZ snooping on employee's personal social media (Jan 23, ...
Hour 3 More train movies with Mark!...John Backer, candidate for Pima County Board of Supervisors
January 26, 2024 16:53 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBMark finishes his list of top train movies. John Backer, candidate for Pima County Board of Supervisors
Hour 2 Food Friday--Shish Kebob House of Tucson...Movies with Mark! Train movies
January 26, 2024 15:18 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBFood Friday! Reina from Shish Kebab House, celebrating 30 years in business. Reina brings in hummus, moltabal, lamb shank, and their special chicken and rice dish with just the right amount of heat! Go to shishkebabhouseoftucson.com for hours and location. Movies with Mark Van Buren--Top Train Movies!
Hour 1 Article misses relevant fact...UA budget crisis...a special garage sale
January 26, 2024 14:09 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBTucson Agenda substack article mentions that Tucson's strategy to spend public safetly dollars on non-police response to crisis situations has "caught the attention of" a national think tank...they do not mention that Tucson's former Police Chief Chris Magnus works for the same national think tank. University of Arizona budget crisis--a meeting with ABOR with additional details. Charles Heller on a special yard sale this weekend--it's a benefit for TRAK Ranch
Hour 3 US Rep Juan Ciscomani...RJP Estate Planning...don't Palm Springs my Tucson?
January 25, 2024 16:26 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBStephen Levin with RJP Estate Planning on keeping your assets out of probate and strategies to pass your estate to your loved ones the way YOU want it to happen. To find out more or for contact information, visit rjpestateplanning.com US Representative Juan Ciscomani joins Chris. Pinal County economic growth, immigration issues, federal appropriations progress...and a dodgeball game. Palm Springs regulating short term home rentals...it's had an impact on property values. Could this come...
Hour 2 US Rep David Schweikert...education roundtable...issues for cops chasing bad guys?
January 25, 2024 15:41 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBUS Rep David Schweikert US Rep Grijalva's education roundtable While ambulance drivers are recovering from a collision with a wrong-way driver, a news story with an attorney speculating on criminal and civil penalties for the police officers who sustained injuries pulling the ambulance drivers out of their burning vehicle...because the officers were involved in a chase.
Hour 1 Univ. of Arizona, what's next?...DeWit - Lake fallout
January 25, 2024 14:16 - 41 minutes - 38 MBUniversity of Arizona financial issue...AD out, what's next? DeWit - Lake fallout
Hour 3 Biden's is the "most active presidency on immigration"?....Solidarity Healthshare's Chris Faddis
January 24, 2024 17:01 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBFederal spending on asylum seekers and a local report saying Biden has been the "most active presidency on immigration". Wake Up Tucson has questions. Solidarity Healthshare, Chris Faddis
Hour 2 Ted Maxwell, SALC
January 24, 2024 15:07 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBTed Maxwell, President of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, talks with Chris about the legislative agenda.
Hour 1 DeWit offered Kari Lake money to sit out...Dr. Marian Mass, co-founder of Practicing Physicians of America
January 24, 2024 14:09 - 41 minutes - 38 MBRecording surfaces of Jeff DeWit offering a payment from a mysterious entity to Kari Lake to stay out of politics for two years. Dr. Marian Mass, Pediatrician and co-founder of Practicing Physicians of America. Issues impacting the health care system. For more information, visit practicingphysician.org or free2care
Hour 3 Austin VanDerHeyden, Goldwater Institute....What are you watching on TV?
January 23, 2024 16:51 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAustin VanDerHeyden with the Goldwater Institute on the town of Gilbert's chilling action of stalking employees personal social media. Chris and Bruce are joined by Program Director Gregg Gehringer to discuss what they are watching on TV and streaming these days. Bruce Ash sits in with Chris today. Bruce is the host of the Inside Track radio program airing Saturdays from 1-3 right here on 1030 the Voice.
Hour 2 Aaron Cross Pima County Sheriffs Organization...Scott Tilliey with TRAK Ranch
January 23, 2024 15:15 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBAaron Cross with the Pima County Sherrifs Organization. A no-confidence vote on Sheriff Nanos. Fallout from a Christmas party incident involving a deputy...and retaliation for speaking up. Scott Tilley with TRAK Ranch. TRAK has an event coming up at Trail Dust Town in March. TRAK is looking for a new home--5-10 acres with hopefully a central location. Bruce Ash sits in with Chris today. Bruce is the host of the Inside Track radio program airing Saturdays from 1-3 right here on 1030 t...
Hour 1 Bruce Ash co-hosts...DeSantis out, now what?...proliferating university administrators
January 23, 2024 14:08 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBBruce Ash sits in with Chris today. Bruce is the host of the Inside Track radio program airing Saturdays from 1-3 right here on 1030 the Voice. Ron DeSantis is out of the Presidential primary...now what? Staffing of university administrators is out of control
Hour 3 Joe DeSimone--Blue Chip Planning
January 22, 2024 16:45 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBChris's brother Joe DeSimone--where current events and financial markets intersect. Update on the World Economic Forum. Visit bluechipplan.com for more information.
Hour 2 Dr. JoAnn di Filippo on Pima County government
January 22, 2024 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBDr JoAnn di Filippo on Pima County government
Hour 1 Ron DeSantis out--Now What?
January 22, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBMajor League Baseball wants an exemption from state minimum wage laws for minor league ball? DeSantis out of the GOP primary...now what?
Best of WUT Jan '24 Wk 3
January 19, 2024 16:16 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBHighlights this week. Interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note 0:00 Lee Habeeb on Martin Luther King (Jan 16, Hr 3) 13:50 Arizona GOP Chairman Jeff DeWit (Jan 16, Hr 1) 25:18 Fatal balloon crash in Eloy this week, Barney Brenner is a hot air balloon pilot and gives his perspective (Jan 17, Hr 2) 35:44 Tucson "Rapid" transit system and magic buttons to change traffic lights (Jan 17, Hr 3) 44:54 US Repr...
Hour 3 Chef Marino Marini visits from Parma, Italy
January 19, 2024 16:10 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBShaun McClusky and Chris discuss GOP dynamics in Pima County, Arizona, and the presidential nomination race results in Iowa. Special guest, Chef Mario Marini from Parma, Italy, in Tucson to spread the word on the regional cuisine of Parma and learn about Tucson, a UN-designated city of gastronomy
Hour 2 Food Friday! Dante's Fire and Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria
January 19, 2024 15:03 - 41 minutes - 38 MBFood Friday! A double-play. Ken Foy, of Dante's Fire (soon to become Dante's Kitchen and Cocktails) made some fabulous BBQ Pork eggrolls with homemade duck sauce--not on the menu unfortunately, but they have a fantastic menu. dantesfireaz.com Rocco, from Rocco's Little Chicago, joins Chris with pizza, wings, and his U-505 sub. For hours, menu, and location, visit roccoslittlechicago.com Ron Arenas joins the crew! Shaun McClusky with Rincon Ventures talks local politics with Chris. For m...
Hour 1 City's "Prevailing Wage Ordinance"--what about administrative costs?
January 19, 2024 14:18 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBTucson Councilman Paul Cunningham was on the Bill Buckmaster Show (airing Noon on 1030 the Voice) was asked about the Tucson Prevailing Wage Ordinance he helped pass and his colleague's comments on "wealth redistribution". Commentary on the ordinance and his response. A business owner calls in to talk about the onerous administrative requirements on businesses...AND additional city staff to monitor. Ron Arenas, with Picture Rocks Cooling, Heating, and Plumbing stops by to talk about keepi...
Hour 3 Casa de los Ninos turns 50...
January 18, 2024 16:45 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBCasa de los Ninos turns 50. Favin Gebremariam, VP Development and PR with Casa de los Ninos visits to tell us about the origins and mission of Casa de los Ninos. Favin also talks about programs and services available. For more information and to find out how you can help, visit casadelosninos.org
Hour 2 US Rep David Schweikert...Listing of candidates in Pima County
January 18, 2024 15:07 - 40 minutes - 37 MBUS Representative David Schweikert. Congressional leaders working on border and funding deals. The latest. Roundup of candidates running for elected office in Pima County. Chris reviews the roster from Tucson Agenda's substack.
Hour 1 City council raises..."red flags"...self-checkout...Winchester tax
January 18, 2024 14:10 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBUpdate on Prop 413: AG won't recount, Tucson Mayor and Council get big, raises "Red flags": does one local news outlet ha a different understanding of the term? Self-checkout: is it in decline? An old Wakie fave, John Winchester, opines on taxing Pima County residents.
Hour 3 "Rapid" Transit in Tucson
January 17, 2024 16:54 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBRapid transit in Tucson. Streetcar @ $110M/mile? Bus? Balloon shuttles? Barney Brenner joins Chris today. Barney is a semi-retired local business owner, political consultant, and occasional contributor at townhall.com
Hour 2 Barney Brenner--Primer on ballooning...No confidence vote on Nanos
January 17, 2024 15:07 - 42 minutes - 39 MBBarney Brenner joins Chris today. Barney is a semi-retired local business owner, political consultant, and occasional contributor at townhall.com Barney is also a balloon pilot. So he explains how hot air ballooning works and gives some perspective on the fatal ballooning accident in Eloy this past Sunday. Sheriff Nanos gets a no-confidence vote by his deputies.
Hour 1 Barney Brenner...Dan Shearer
January 17, 2024 14:03 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBBarney Brenner joins Chris today. Barney is a semi-retired local business owner, political consultant, and occasional contributor at townhall.com UA has a new football coach Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley News, with an update on news from Green Valley...predator coyotes, a community fighting an assisted living home, the latest in the Green Valley hospital saga, and much more. Check out gvnews.com for the latest or sign up for their free email newsletter.