Called Tucson's esteemed TV host, Bill Buckmaster has interviewed more than 5,000 newsmakers earning the reputation as Tucson's most trusted voice for news and information.
As the driving force behind KUAT-TV's "Arizona Illustrated," the iconic Arizona PBS news and public affairs program, Buckmaster has created the broadcast 'town square' for the issues that matter most to Southern Arizona residents.
The Buckmaster Show airs Monday through Friday at Noon on KVOI 1030AM, Southern Arizona's most powerful news and talk radio station.
For more information about Bill and the Buckmaster Show, go to Buckmastershow.com
Today on Buckmaster – We’ve kick things off with Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll. Then, we talk with Joe Snell, head of Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities Inc.. Plus Dr. Dennis Hoffman, Arizona State University Economist, with the latest report card on the state’s economic recovery.
Today on Buckmaster – We’ve got a newsmaker interview with Laura Penny, Executive Director of the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona. Also, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Then, we talk with Pima County Supervisors’ candidate James Kelley. Plus, Tim Amalong, President of Tucson-based Double Eagle Aviation, home to this summer’s Teen Aero Camp.
Today on Buckmaster – Commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom present the Monday Political Face-off. Also, education expert Dr. Robert Hendricks on Arizona’s new voucher law. Plus, an update on the state of Arizona’s finances from AZ Treasurer Doug Ducey.
Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Friday Focus interview with Nick Dranias, Director of the Center for Constitutional Government at the Goldwater Institute. Then, it’s the Friday Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Mark B. Evans, administrator at TucsonCitizen.com, and Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer for the Arizona Daily Star. Plus, Tucson’s Culinary Cruiser Matt Russell has the Weekend Watch with the top dining picks for the week’s end.
Today on Buckmaster – We start things off with a newsmaker interview with State Senator Al Melvin. Does he still believe Arizona should house nuclear waste? Also, a new vision for one of Tucson’s biggest industries. We talk with Brent DeRaad, the new leader of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with a conversation on efforts to clean up the city’s medians with Joan Lionetti, head of Tucson Clean and Beautiful. Also, comet discover Dr. David Levy discusses the upcoming Transit of Venus. Then, rehab specialist Sherri Jerzyk of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson talks about companion animal rehabilitation therapy. Plus, The Nutrition Reporter Jack Challem with ways to relieve painful shingles.
Today on Buckmaster- We get things started with an end-of-session “wrap-up” from State Representative Steve Farley. Then, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Next, we introduce you to Green Party CD 8 Candidate Charlie Manolakis. Plus, Tucson Weekly Arts Calendar Editor Linda Ray, has the Buckmaster Show Arts Report.
Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Monday Political Face-Off featuring commentators John Munger and Vince Rabago. Plus, a conversation with General John Wickham, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.
Today on Buckmaster – Jimmy Boegle of the Tucson Weekly fills in for the vacationing Bill Buckmaster. We kick off the show with the Friday Focus interview with a conversation with Jane Prescott-Smith, Managing Director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable with Dylan Smith of TucsonSentinel.com and Mark B. Evans of the TucsonCitizen.com. Plus, Tucson’s Culinary Cruiser, Matt Russell himself, calls in his top-picks on the Weekend Watch.
Today on Buckmaster – While Bill Buckmaster is on vacation, guest host Shelly Fishman focuses the conversation on Tucson’s regional development with Maricela Solis, Tucson Mayor Rothschild’s Business Advocate, and Debbie Chandler, the City Manager’s Economic Development Manager.
