Broadway Legend Ben Vereen Steps Out

Broadway legend Ben Vereen talks to Steve Goldstein about his lifetime of performing, the struggles he's gone through, and what the stage has meant to him. Vereen will perform his show, Stepping Out, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, November 19th.

CPS Task Force

Host Steve Goldstein talks to Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery and Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts about the Child Protective Services Task Force, and what can be done to better protect children in Arizona.

Pierce Replaces Pearce

New State Senate president Steve Pierce talks with Steve Goldstein about moving forward after Russell Pearce's recall and how the Legislature can help Arizona's economy.

National Geographic Photographer Mattias Klum

National Geographic public speaker and photographer Mattias Klum sits down with Steve Goldstein to talk about art, nature, conservation, and following your passion. Mattias is speaking Wednesday, November 9th at 7:30 in the Mesa Arts Center. Details can be found here.

Pearce Defeated, Lewis Victorious

Host Steve Goldstein talks to Arizona Republic columnist Bob Robb the Russell Pearce recall, what it may mean for furture recalls...and what impact Jerry Lewis may have on the legislature.

Stanton Wins the Race

In January Phoenix will have a new mayor. Greg Stanton talks to host Steve Goldstein about winning the runoff election for Phoenix mayor Tuesday night. Former Phoenix mayor Paul Johnson weighs in with his reaction to this year's race.

Arizona's Political Climate

Fill-in host Mark Brodie talks to Senator Steve Pierce about the controversy surrounding the redistricting commission in Arizona. Dennis Welch, managing editor of Arizona Guardian.com, and Chris Herstam, head of government relations for Lewis and Roca, also weigh in on the vote to remove the chairwoman of the independent redistricting commission. Jim Huntwork, attorney and former redistricting commission member, also talks about maps drawn up by the current independent redistricting commission and their legitimacy.

A Sporting Chance

Mark Brodie fills in for Steve Goldstein and talks to Jim Rounds, senior economist and with Elliot D Pollack and Company, and Bob Young, columnist with the Arizona Republic, about the state of pro sports in Arizona. They take a look at the impact of the lockout on Arizona's economy...and the positive impact of hosting the Superbowl in 2015.

Israel's New Rep for the Southwest

Mark Brodie fills in for host Steve Goldstein. Brodie talks to the new consul general of Israel for the southwestern United States about the decision to admit Palestine as a member of UNESCO. They also talk about the importance of Israel's relationship with the Arizona and the US.

The Mormon Church and Politics

Host Steve Goldstein talks to Kirk Adams, former House speaker and member of the LDS church, and BYU political Science professor Quin Monson about the impact faith has on public opinion for two Mor

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