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

00:00 Chris Collins Executive Pastor Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, on building community through sports and recreation (Aug 1, Hour 2)

12:57 Heading into election day, how accurate are pre-election opinion polls? Aug 1, Hour 1

14:54 Pima County Elections Trainer gives inc0rrect training…and Pima County Elections changes 7 vote centers after BOS Votes (Aug 2, Hour 1)

21:02 Dr JoAnn di Filippo and Chris discuss Pima County BOS agenda item attempting to override state law on guns. (Aug 2, Hour 2)

29:04 Dr. JoAnn di Filippo—is the Pima BOS approving acceptance of grant money like they are supposed to? And the aptly named Maximus Health Services charges for COVID contact tracing (Aug 2, Hour 3)

38:09 Election Day recap on the morning after: Pima County ran out of paper to print ballots on….and Pinal County ran out of ballots. You had ONE job. (Aug 3, Hour 1)

41:13 Election Day Recap—Shelley Kais Pima GOP Chair on how the issue of the county’s election trainer developed and resolved. (Aug 3, Hour 2)

46:09 1030 The Voice Operations Manager Ray “Alen” Ingegneri talks with Chris on his 18 years at KVOI starting as an intern and Board Operator as he heads to a new opportunity in his career. Best wishes Ray! Excerpts from the full hour. (Aug 3, Hour 3)

59:55 Economist Jim Rounds on the Senate climate and tax bill. What the economic consequences may be…and excerpt from his interview with Chris (Aug 4, Hour 1)

1:05:28 With Pima County election changes that were promised to speed up counting, the county is still last in the state….and what is wrong in Pinal County Elections Dept. (Aug 4, Hour 2)

1:08:22 Charles Heller, a subject matter expert on gun laws, discusses the problem with Pima County trying to usurp state gun laws in the name of public health. Excerpt of the full discussion (Aug 4, Hour 3)

1:16:43 Comcast closes lauded call center. Different day, same thing in Tucson for businesses. (Aug 5, Hour 1)

Hidden gem restaurants discussed and a discussion of the Chaparal Market/Mel's Burgers in Marana and Papa Loco's in Rita Ranch ensues

Primary election results. Lake wins, Hobbs immediately makes accusation of Nazi supporters.

Comcast closes and vacates its call center that was widely celebrated a half dozen years ago. Big announcements, New York nonstop, balloons, chicken sandwiches, and public-private partnerships. Same thing different day in Tucson. Meanwhile non-connected entrepreneurs here struggle or leave.

Hidden gem restaurants discussed and a discussion of the Chaparal Market/Mel's Burgers in Marana and Papa Loco's in Rita Ranch ensues

Primary election results. Lake wins, Hobbs immediately makes accusation of Nazi supporters.

Comcast closes and vacates its call center that was widely celebrated a half dozen years ago. Big announcements, New York nonstop, balloons, chicken sandwiches, and public-private partnerships. Same thing different day in Tucson. Meanwhile non-connected entrepreneurs here struggle or leave.

Hidden gem restaurants discussed and a discussion of the Chaparal Market/Mel's Burgers in Marana and Papa Loco's in Rita Ranch ensues

Primary election results. Lake wins, Hobbs immediately makes accusation of Nazi supporters.

Comcast closes and vacates its call center that was widely celebrated a half dozen years ago. Big announcements, New York nonstop, balloons, chicken sandwiches, and public-private partnerships. Same thing different day in Tucson. Meanwhile non-connected entrepreneurs here struggle or leave.

Food Friday! Chef Amonwadee “Dee” Buizer, who previously owned Senae Thai in downtown Tucson, joins Chris to talk about her upcoming cooking class with Flying Aprons Tucson on August 9th at 5:30. For more information, visit flyingapronstucson.com, click on the calendar and go to August 9th. Michele Schulze, founder of Flying Aprons joins Chef Buizer today.

Shaun McClusky joins Chris. Quick recap of the real estate market and Tucson's move to regulate the rental market.

Shaun, Chris, and Caller Roberta have a discussion of Section 8 housing issues for property owners and the people who rent from them.

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy with some sound advice: be yourself, unless you suck.

Food Friday! Chef Amonwadee “Dee” Buizer, who previously owned Senae Thai in downtown Tucson, joins Chris to talk about her upcoming cooking class with Flying Aprons Tucson on August 9th at 5:30. For more information, visit flyingapronstucson.com, click on the calendar and go to August 9th. Michele Schulze, founder of Flying Aprons joins Chef Buizer today.

Shaun McClusky joins Chris. Quick recap of the real estate market and Tucson's move to regulate the rental market.

Shaun, Chris, and Caller Roberta have a discussion of Section 8 housing issues for property owners and the people who rent from them.

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy with some sound advice: be yourself, unless you suck.

Food Friday! Chef Amonwadee “Dee” Buizer, who previously owned Senae Thai in downtown Tucson, joins Chris to talk about her upcoming cooking class with Flying Aprons Tucson on August 9th at 5:30. For more information, visit flyingapronstucson.com, click on the calendar and go to August 9th. Michele Schulze, founder of Flying Aprons joins Chef Buizer today.

Shaun McClusky joins Chris. Quick recap of the real estate market and Tucson's move to regulate the rental market.

Shaun, Chris, and Caller Roberta have a discussion of Section 8 housing issues for property owners and the people who rent from them.

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy with some sound advice: be yourself, unless you suck.

Marana singer-songwriter Caiden Brewer joins Chris and Shaun to talk about relocating to Nashville to broaden his career....and a Texas-based phenomenon called Buck-ee's fuel stations and convenience stores. To keep up with Caiden, visit caidenbrewer.com or Caiden Brewer on social media.

Marana singer-songwriter Caiden Brewer joins Chris and Shaun to talk about relocating to Nashville to broaden his career....and a Texas-based phenomenon called Buck-ee's fuel stations and convenience stores. To keep up with Caiden, visit caidenbrewer.com or Caiden Brewer on social media.

Marana singer-songwriter Caiden Brewer joins Chris and Shaun to talk about relocating to Nashville to broaden his career....and a Texas-based phenomenon called Buck-ee's fuel stations and convenience stores. To keep up with Caiden, visit caidenbrewer.com or Caiden Brewer on social media.