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 – Bill Buckmaster is on vacation. Guest host Shelly Fishman guides the conversation on a special one-hour edition of the Monday Political Face-Off, featuring commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom.
Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Friday Focus with a conversation with University of Arizona Deptartment of Communication Professor Dr. Kate Kenski. Then, it’s the Friday Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Sarah Garrecht Gassen, Editorial Writer for the Arizona Daily Star, and Mark B. Evans, Administrator for TucsonCitizen.com. Plus, Weekend Watch host Matt Russell is cruising for a good meal this weekend.
Today on Buckmaster – We start things off with a conversation with Terry Bracy, Buckmaster Show Washington Contributor. Then, we preview the Sonoran Region Business Development Conference presented by Tucson’s Caballeros del Sol. Also, Guy Gunther of CenturyLink joins us for the CEO Interview Series presented by TREO. Plus, Don Loose, Buckmaster Show Legal Contributor.
Today on Buckmaster – We kick off the show with a newsmaker interview with Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall. Then, we get a preview of the American Cancer Society’s Tucson/Vail Relay for Life Event. Next, Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik calls in with the lowdown on the council. And to close out the show, we talk with Margaret Regan, Arts Editor of the Tucson Weekly.
Today on Buckmaster - Tucson business leader Alex Rodriguez talks about his visit to the White House last week. Also, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Next, we get an update on the Mission Gardens Project. Plus, the Blogger Beat features Blog for Arizona’s David Safier.
Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Monday Political Face-Off featuring commentators Vince Rabago and John Munger. Also, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Lea Marquez Peterson. Plus, a preview of the upcoming Tucson Letter Carriers food drive to benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Today on Buckmaster – It’s the Friday Focus with a newsmaker interview with the Mayor of Sahuarita Duane Blumberg. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Jimmy Boegle, Editor of the Tucson Weekly and Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun. Plus, Matt Russell, “Tucson’s Culinary Cruiser,” breaks down the weekend fun in the sun on Weekend Watch.
Today on Buckmaster – We talk with Tucson Unified School District Board President Dr. Mark Stegeman. Then, Sierra Vista Herald reporter Bill Hess on the latest San Pedro River water dispute. Following that, Michael Keith of the Downtown Tucson Partnership has an update on the Congress St. construction. Plus, historian Ken Scoville previews this Saturday’s Miracle Mile Open House and Tour.
Today on Buckmaster -We start things off with a conversation with Victoria Maizes, M.D., Head of the University of Arizona-based Center for Integrative Medicine. Also, Tony Almodova, the Tucson Water Cop talks about Water Awareness Month. Plus, Tucson film industry advocate Eric Schumacher provides an update on efforts to create tax breaks for filmmakers.
Today on Buckmaster – We get a Summer air travel preview with Dick Gruntzel, CFO for Tucson International Airport. Also, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Next, Reid Park Zoo Curator Jim Schnormeier breaks down the community effort to provide leafy snacks for the zoo’s five new elephants. Plus, Margaret Regan, Tucson Weekly Arts Editor, has her bi-weekly arts update.
