Nearly 1 million illegal immigrants have entered the country since March, not counting asylum seekers. Congressional Democrats will not vote to require COVID testing when they are apprehended according to a Townhall.com article.

Wake Up Tucson Sports Intern Ryan Larson joins us for a discussion of UA Football four games into its season, a roundup of the PAC12 and NCAA Football...and the NFL. Also a quick look at baseball entering the playoffs.

David Schweikert calls in to talk about the massive spending bill now being considered by Congress and he reports that they are gathering data on Marine Lt. Col. Scheller, in the brig for social media posts.

Steve Farley, CEO of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona joins Chris at the bottom of the hour to talk about HSSAZ's Pet VIP Therapy and Visitation service where you can take your pet to visit homes, hospitals, mental health centers, hospices, childrens facilities and schools. You and your pet can be certified to participate in this outreach program. HSSAZ also offers a clinic to pet owners for affordable pet health care. Also, Steve told us about the HSSAZ Thrift Store. More info on all this and adoptions too can be found on their website: hssaz.org

Chris closes out the hour by illuminating the "OPEN" sign on the Woodshed and takes Pima County to task on a KOLD report of road and sidwalk conditions that are perilous to disabled people trying to get around. Not to be missed.

David Schweikert calls in to talk about the massive spending bill now being considered by Congress and he reports that they are gathering data on Marine Lt. Col. Scheller, in the brig for social media posts.

Steve Farley, CEO of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona joins Chris at the bottom of the hour to talk about HSSAZ's Pet VIP Therapy and Visitation service where you can take your pet to visit homes, hospitals, mental health centers, hospices, childrens facilities and schools. You and your pet can be certified to participate in this outreach program. HSSAZ also offers a clinic to pet owners for affordable pet health care. Also, Steve told us about the HSSAZ Thrift Store. More info on all this and adoptions too can be found on their website: hssaz.org

Chris closes out the hour by illuminating the "OPEN" sign on the Woodshed and takes Pima County to task on a KOLD report of road and sidwalk conditions that are perilous to disabled people trying to get around. Not to be missed.

Matt Russell joins Chris for the hour to preview the upcoming Wake Up Tucson feature: Mother Road Mondays sponsored by Mother Road Brewery. Matt will bring in a different restaurant each Monday who features foods that pair well with Mother Road's fine craft beers.

Chris and Matt also debrief the recent Reno BBQ Rib festival where Matt is on the finalist judging panel. Lots of talk about ribs and BBQ in Tucson

Matt Russell joins Chris for the hour to preview the upcoming Wake Up Tucson feature: Mother Road Mondays sponsored by Mother Road Brewery. Matt will bring in a different restaurant each Monday who features foods that pair well with Mother Road's fine craft beers.

Chris and Matt also debrief the recent Reno BBQ Rib festival where Matt is on the finalist judging panel. Lots of talk about ribs and BBQ in Tucson

We began the show with a road report from Bill #2 and Betsy, wrapping up their epic sojourn with a discussion of New Mexico green chile.

Chris discussed walk on tryouts at UA Football

Then Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News joined Chris for a discussion on worker shortage in Wasilla, Alaska and University of Arizona costs and spending.

We began the show with a road report from Bill #2 and Betsy, wrapping up their epic sojourn with a discussion of New Mexico green chile.

Chris discussed walk on tryouts at UA Football

Then Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News joined Chris for a discussion on worker shortage in Wasilla, Alaska and University of Arizona costs and spending.

Former (and still Occasional) Wake Up Tucson co-host Joe Higgins joins Chris for a discussion on the state of education. How can states (and parents) increase competition into K-12 education to yield a better result for their childrens' education.

Former (and still Occasional) Wake Up Tucson co-host Joe Higgins joins Chris for a discussion on the state of education. How can states (and parents) increase competition into K-12 education to yield a better result for their childrens' education.

Ed Alexander presents the next installment of his History of Tucson Radio Series. This month's guest: Jim Arnold talking about his remarkable career in radio and television and back in radio. Jim was at KCUB, part of the on-air team that was named by Billboard the Top Radio Station in the World in 1976. He progressed to management and television, and returned to Tucson as GM of KOLD Channel 13. Jim discussed his career in radio and television and return to radio in a fun filled hour with lots of great stories.