City of Tucson Attorney Mike Rankin said that the state's recount law does not apply to Prop 413, the Mayor and Council raises. The city voted for a recount anyway. A reporter at Tucson Agenda called a legislative analyst who said that, yes, the automatic recount law applies.

Tucson has a high percentage of small business owners compared to other cities. However, small business is underrepresented on the Chamber of Commerce board makeup.

Republican donor base, issues on the horizon. Building blocks for GOP victory.

Thanksgiving recap

Jesse Lugo, Bike in a Box fundraiser results.

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

0:00 City of Tucson on Prop 413: "we don't need no stinking recount!" State laws for mandatory vote recount ignored by the city (Nov 20, Hr 1)

3:55 Pima County Supervisor appointment…an interesting survey for potential candidates…maybe all candidates should be required to answer (Nov 20, Hr 2)

19:31 EJ Antoni with the Heritage Foundation talks inflation and the economy (Nov 21, Hr 1)

32:17 Restauranteur Grant Krueger on his lawsuit against the state over a law on eggs. (Nov 21, Hr 2)

53:29 Dan Shearer, Editor GV News, on a contentious Pima BOS meeting regarding the replacement of retiring Supervisor Bronson (Nov 22, Hr 1)

1:06:38 Toys for Tots with Lt. Gen James Laster, USMC (Ret) (Nov 22, Hr 2)

1:13:53 WUT Exclusive: an interview with the Thanksgiving turkey! (Nov 22, Hr 3)

WKRP Turkeys Away clip and Wake Up Tucson exclusive: the actual Thanksgiving turkey joins Chris, Chris and Shaun

Chris Faddis, co-founder of Solidarity Healthshare, talking health care related news, and how Solidarity Healthshare can help your family get great medical care and meet your budget. For more information, visit solidarityhealthshare.org

Lt. Gen. James Laster, USMC (Retired) Toys for Tots

Shaun McClusky joins Chris

Chris King debuts his new book: "Never Underestimate the Power of a Dad Joke: The Ultimate Substitute Teacher's Guide to Dad Jokes". Available now at amazon.com

In response to rising crime in Tucson, the excuse "but crime is up nationally" doesn't fly.

Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley News. Dan provides analysis of yesterday's contentious Pima Board of Supervisors meeting...and why a newspaper editor doesn't want his reporter to be a guinea pig for a police suspect control device called a "GLOVE".

Carmen from Que Bonita joins Chris for a roadshow of her fabulous offerings for your Christmas shopping. For location, hours, and information, check out quebonitatucson.com

Grant Krueger, owner of Union Public House, Reforma, and Proof, on his lawsuit against the state. The state Department of Agriculture passed a law requiring restaurants use cage-free eggs. The law was put into place by a Governor appointee, not the Legislature. Also a review of trends in the restaurant business.

EJ Antoni, Heritage Foundation's Research Fellow, Public Finance Economist, talks about inflation and the economy. Check out heritage.org

Oro Valley residents slow to embrace apartments.

To celebrate President Biden's birthday, which falls on "National Absurdity Day", we play the Joe Biden gag reel.

Deal of the Year results are in...is the suspense getting to you?

Sen Kennedy asks basic law questions to federal court nominees...the answers are not strong.