Joey Rogers and Soleste Lupu, founders of Dancing in the Streets Arizona, present The Nutcracker Baller coming up December 16th and 17th, 2PM each day, at the Temple of Music and Art For tickets and information, visit ditsaz.org

Arizona Daily Independent covers the Pima County legacy of retired Supervisor Sharon Bronson.

MAP dashboard says Tucson lagging peers.

Review of and comment upon Mayor Romero's state of the city address.

It's Chris's Birthday!

Chris goes through the news headlines, including the federal government routing travelers to/from Rocky Point through a violent cartel battleground.

Dr. JoAnn di Filippo continues discussion with Chris.

Marissa Soto with Fellowship Square. They have a Holiday event coming up this Thursday, December 7th 1-4. Holiday Shopping at the Square. Live music, food, vendors, photos with Santa. Check out fellowshipsquaretucson.org or call 520-886-5537 for more information.

Dr JoAnn di Filippo on the latest ruling in the Kari Lake election challenge, the difference between "democracy" and "republic", and ever-increasing funding for migrant surge. Chris and JoAnn review the eight applicants to fill the Pima County Board of Supervisors vacancy District 3 Supervisor.

Columnist whose work is behind a paywall complains that muni golf is behind a "paywall".

Lukeville Port of Entry closure--Biden now hurting commerce on both sides of the border.

Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform. Grover on the Santos expulsion, impeachments, getting fiscally responsible legislation through Congress.

For more info on Americans for Tax Reform, visit atr.org

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

0:00 GOP building blocks and what happened to the donor class (Nov 27, Hr 2)

8:52 Joe DeSimione on forces acting on publicly traded companies (Nov 27, Hr 3)

20:41 Babette McDonald and Jessica Moats with 88-CRIME (excerpt of full interview) (Nov 28, Hr 3)

29:51 Former FBI Agent Steve Friend on how the FBI retaliated against him for expressing concerns about a Jan 6 suspect investigation (excerpt of full hour interview in Hour 2) (Nov 28, Hr 2)

45:01 Marana Mayor Ed Honea on Gov. Hobbs' sudden decision to close a state prison in Marana--no notice, no coordination (Nov 29, Hr 1)

56:43 Ken and Donna Cousino, excerpt of their discussion of their Honor Flight in November (Nov 29, Hr 3)

1:09:51 UA President Robbins addresses faulty senate about operating cash situation (Nov 30, Hr 1)

1:21:20 US Rep. David Schweikert on federal spending and citizen's budgets (Nov 30, Hr 2)

1:29:37 US Rep. Andy Biggs on a bill he is sponsoring to regulate FISA warrants (Nov 30, Hr 3)

1:40:36 US Rep Juan Ciscomani on the border issue (excerpt of full discussion) (Dec 1, Hr 3)

1:52:08 First half of Mark's "Deep Tracks" Christmas movies (Dec 1, Hr 2)

US Representative Juan Ciscomani talks with Chris and listeners on the issue of the crisis at the US-Mexico border.

Chris comments on the DeSantis-Newsom debate and GOP inner workings.

Food Friday! Inca's Peruvian. Fatima Campos brings tasty papas rellenas for Chris and the crew. Fatima is celebrating 14 years in business with Inca's! Check out incasperuviancuisine.com for location, menu, and info. They have some special anniversary activities this weekend, including live music

Movies with Mark Van Buren--Top "Deep Track" Christmas movies. A survey of great Christmas movies, a little off the beaten path.

Humane Society makes their report...invites more questions. While we're pointing fingers, the San Diego Humane Society sent them in a hot truck.

Jon Post with the Marana Christmas Express. Opens Dec 8. Farm fun for the entire family. Holiday lights, train ride, Santa visit, and much more. Check out https://maranapumpkinpatch.com/pages/christmas-express for more information.