Desert Politics

Host: Todd Landfried
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Desert Politics was a weekly radio program that aired Saturdays afternoons on 1480AM KPHX or 1190AM KNUV, focusing on local political happenings in Maricopa County and the State of Arizona. The show, which ran for three years, had a reputation for thoughtful and provocative questioning, knowledgeable guests without the hype of normal talk radio programs. Desert Politics aired on AM1480 KPHX between November 2006 and December 2008 and on AM1190 KNUV from January through February 2009. It went off the air due to the bankruptcy of the Nova M Radio network.

  1. 03/01/2009

    The March to Stop the Hate and the ICE 287(g) agreement with Arpaio

    Over 3,000 people marched in Phoenix today, including Rage Against the Machine lead singer Zack de la Rocha, to protest the manner in which Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio abuses his authority in implementing his 287(g) agreement with ICE. In this program. Isabel Garcia, an immigration activist and attorney from Tucson, and Stephen Lemons of the Phoenix New Times discuss the march, the 287(g) agreement, and the increased scrutiny of the Federal Government.

    46 min

  2. 02/22/2009

    Photo Radar in Arizona

    Photo radar is another one of those things you love or hate. In this program, host Todd Landfried is joined by Representative Sam Crump (R-6) to discuss photo radar, its pros and cons, and its future in Arizona. As always, we take your calls as well.

    46 min

  3. 02/08/2009

    How is the economy affecting Arizona's Cities and Towns?

    With all of the talk about the Federal and state budget deficits and stimulus programs, few people pay attention to how the economy is affecting Arizona's 90 incorporated cities and towns. Joining host Todd Landfried to discuss these impacts is Ken Strobeck, Executive Director of The League of Arizona Cities and Towns.

    46 min

  4. 02/01/2009

    Former Congressional Candidate Bob Lord

    Former Congressional candidate Bob Lord joins host Todd Landfried to discuss local, state and national politics and the future of the Arizona Democratic Party.

    46 min

  5. 01/18/2009

    Vince Rabago & the Future Direction of the Arizona Democratic Party

    Following an election cycle where Democrats gained everywhere else except Arizona, what does the Arizona Democratic Party have to do to be a factor in 2010? Vince Rabago, former Pima County Democratic Party Chairman discusses his ideas with host Todd Landfried.

    46 min

  6. 01/11/2009

    Clint Bollick & the Goldwater Institute's Report on Joe Arpaio

    The Goldwater Institute released in December a scathing report that says MCSO falls seriously short of fulfilling its mission in the three areas of law-enforcement services, support services, and detention. Although MCSO is adept at self-promotion and is an unquestionably “tough” law-enforcement agency, under its watch violent crime rates recently have soared, both in absolute terms and relative to other jurisdictions. In this program, we the report with its author, Clint Bollick.

    46 min

  7. 12/28/2008

    Does Insanity Reign at the Maricopa Board of Supervisors?

    Who exactly runs the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors: the Board or Joe Arpaio and Andy Thomas? They're firing and suing each other and arresting citizens who simply want to talk to them about waste and abuse in the Sheriff's office. Discussing this insanity with host Todd Landfried are Monica Sandschafer, Joel Robbins, and Dennis Gilman.

    46 min

  8. 12/21/2008

    Credit Crisis Impact on Business and Government Investments

    The credit crisis isn't only affecting homeowners. Businesses and governments that rely on credit to invest in new technologies and projects are finding themselves frozen out of the credit markets as well. Joining host Todd Landfried are Matt Fabian, senior analyst at Municipal Market Advisors, a leading bond investment analysis house, and Mike Sunnucks, reporter for the Phoenix Business Journal.

    45 min
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Desert Politics was a weekly radio program that aired Saturdays afternoons on 1480AM KPHX or 1190AM KNUV, focusing on local political happenings in Maricopa County and the State of Arizona. The show, which ran for three years, had a reputation for thoughtful and provocative questioning, knowledgeable guests without the hype of normal talk radio programs. Desert Politics aired on AM1480 KPHX between November 2006 and December 2008 and on AM1190 KNUV from January through February 2009. It went off the air due to the bankruptcy of the Nova M Radio network.

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  • Creator
    Host: Todd Landfried
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
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