Why does the city of Tucson do the free bus fares? They could issue passes to people just as easily.

AZ Star reports on the City of Tucson slow on approving building permits for businesses. Same as it ever was.

Highlights this week. Interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note

0:00 New York bans gas stoves…Babylon Bee reports of video of a gas stove on Jan 6 (May 4, Hr 2)

5:13 Dr. JoAnn di Filippo on Small Business Week, Tucson 10.6 acres to Tohono O'odham, and Migrants vs the law (May 1, Hr 2)

15:30 Brother Joe DeSimone on the dollar and when will Americans wake up (May 1, Hr 3)

26:23 Ed Ackerley on the 55th Anniversary of Ackerley Advertising (May 2, Hr 2)

36:42 Questions on Tucson giving land to Tohono O'odham, Council wants to end racist language in docs--great, how about ending racist vestige of city election system (May 2, Hr 2)

44:37 Heritage Foundation's Lora Reis on the border and the end of Title 42--excerpt of full interview (May 3, Hr 1)

54:26 Jesse Lugo, with decades in retail gasoline business, talks about why gasoline prices are sharply higher. (May 3, Hr 2)

1:03:37 Governor Hobbs has ANOTHER racial incident…Chris, Matt, and Jesse discuss the so-called "Tamale Bill" veto (May 3, Hr 3)

1:12:44 Congressman David Schweikert on the banking crisis (May 4, Hr 2)

1:21:06 Congressman Andy Biggs on what happens with the end of Title 42 (May 4, Hr 3)

1:30:02 Movies with Mark Van Buren--the first segment of his top ten movies about horses (May 5, Hr 2)

More Movies with Mark--Mark finishes his list of top ten movies about horses

For Cinco de Mayo, Chris lists his favorites for Mexican food!

Val Romero, Member of the TUSD Governing Board

Stephanie Kirk announces her candidacy for TUSD Governing Board

Food Friday! Rocco from Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria. Rocco feed the crew with famous Italian beef and his U-505 sandwiches! Also, some great news for Wakies: he's signed a lease for a move to a larger location a few doors down. The move won't happen for a year or so but the wheels are turning. For location, hours, and menu, visit roccoslittlechicago.com

Mark Van Buren reminds Wakies of the big Kentucky Derby Party tomorrow at Rillito Park Racetrack. For details, visit rillitoracetrack.com

Movies with Mark Van Buren--Top Ten movies about horses, with horses as the central figure.

Cinco de Mayo edition of Wake Up Tucson.

Business owner asks city for help with near daily vandalism and a near fire lit by vagrants. City gives him the runaround...for six months...with no relief.

Congressman Andy Biggs on what is happening as Title 42 comes to an end. Chaotic.

Chronic-con cancelled. Oh the humanity.

Pima County government celebrates their own economic development efforts....

Congressman David Schweikert: the realities on Social Security, and comments on the drivers of the banking crisis.

Always fun, a new list of banned words.

New York is protecting us from rogue gas stoves.

Yesterday's WUT Happy Hour at Inca's...a good time was had by all.

A biological male who declares himself a trans female at a high school in Riverside, CA is exposing himself to girls at the high school. A girl speaks out at the school board meeting, asking "what about us girls?"

Jesse Lugo and Chris discuss the so-called "Tamale Bill" and Governor Hobbs' comments in her veto that have been described by both parties as racially offensive.

Oro Valley Parks--Naranja park deteriorating conditions and the city not accessible.

Scott Morefield was right on COVID.

Nordstrom follows Whole Foods out of downtown San Francisco.

Hour 2 Why is gasoline so expensive all of a sudden--Jesse Lugo

Jesse Lugo on why gasoline is suddenly so expensive. Jesse has many years of experience in the retail gasoline business in Tucson and knows the distribution channels and market drivers.