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Voters Approve RTA Next | RTA Executive Director joins to discuss what to expect

On Tuesday, Pima County voters approved the Regional Transportation Authority's RTA Next plan, a two-part ballot measure that will extend the county-wide half-cent sales tax to fund a list of roadway projects, public transit and safety improvements for another 20 years. RTA Executive Director Mike …

Voters approve RTA Next | RTA Executive Director joins to discuss what to expect

On Tuesday, Pima County voters approved the Regional Transportation Authority's RTA Next plan, a two-part ballot measure that will extend the county-wide half-cent sales tax to fund a list of roadway projects, public transit and safety improvements for another 20 years. RTA Executive Director Mike …

Buckmaster Show 3/13/2026: The City of Tucson faces financial challenges

Guests include Tucson City Manager Tim Thomure and Jim Nintzel, political writer for TucsonSentinel.com. Also a preview of this weekend’s annual Tucson Festival of Books with Literary Critic Bruce Dinges. Plus, Weekend Watch with 101.7 The Drive.

Recall efforts against Sheriff Chris Nanos, plus ICE agents in airports while TSA goes unpaid

This week on The Press Room, our panel discusses the latest developments in the recall effort targeting Pima County sheriff Chris Nanos. Plus, lack of DHS funding and shortage of TSA agents has put ICE agents in airports. And, institutions continue to respond to the sexual abuse allegations against…

Buckmaster Show 4/24/2026: TUSD begins school closure discussion

Guests include Jim Nintzel, political reporter for TucsonSentinel.com; Dr. Gabriel Trujillo, superintendent of Tucson Unified School District; and Dr. Zack Guido, University of Arizona Climate Scientist. Plus, Weekend Watch with 101.7 The Drive.

Arizona's new $18.3B state budget

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a new state budget into law. The Press Room's panel of journalists breaks down what's in the $18.3B budget and what it means for tax cuts and public program funding. Plus, as summer sets and Southern Arizona braces for extreme weather events, we look at the resou…

Buckmaster Show 6/22/2026: 4th of July fireworks on A Mountain may be ending this year

Guests include Rio Nuevo Chairman Fletcher McCusker, Tucson City Councilman Kevin Dahl and Jim Nintzel, political reporter for TucsonSentinel.com. Plus, Weekend Watch with 101.7 The Dirve.

Data center regulations passed in Tucson | Colorado River cuts coming

Data centers are back in the headlines as Tucson Mayor and Council approves regulations on the large-scale facilities within city limits. Plus, as potential cuts to Colorado River water allocations loom, the City of Tucson says it's prepared; how will Arizona be affected overall? And in political n…

Buckmaster Show 8/14/2026: New initiatives target high TUSD absenteeism

Guests include TUSD Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo, U of A Climate Scientist Dr. Zack Guido and Jim Nintzel, political reporter for the TucsonSentinel.com.

Pima County Recorder talks voting in Arizona | Shooting at Tucson gay bar

Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly joins us on The Press Room to share need-to-know voter information, just as vote-by-mail is once again making national headlines. Plus, issues of tribal sovereignty emerge as Border Patrol and the Tohono O'odham Nation exchange barbs over border wall con…