http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/index.php en-us ℗ & © 2006-2007 Maricopa County Democratic Party Listen live on Saturday's at 1PM MST on AM1480 KPHX in Phoenix. The program host is Todd Landfried. Maricopa County Democratic Party Desert Politics focuses on discussing current political issues, legislation, and events focusing on Maricopa County and the State of Arizona. If you're looking for a program where there is a serious, informative discussion of the issues without the rantings and ravings of people who are only bystanders in the process, this is the program for you. Welcome to the official Podcast source for video and audio programs from The Maricopa County Democratic Party. All media presented here are paid for by the Maricopa County Democratic Party and are neither authorized by nor affiliated with any candidate or committee. The views expressed on this program are those of the participants and does not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or positions of the Maricopa County Democratic Party. Maricopa County Democratic Party info@maricopademocrat.com Clean Maricopa County Democratic Party Attorneys Michael Manning and Joel Robbins discuss how 4,700 lawsuits were filed against the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, the cost and the ramifications. On today's program, we discuss the conditions in Maricopa County jails, the lawsuits that are the result of these conditions, the organizational and political culture that allow these problems to exist and continue, and what it means to county tax payers with attorneys Michael Manning and Joel Robbins. We're also joined in the third segment by former MCSO jail resident Shaun Attwood, who adds his take on life in jail. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX or live streaming on KPHX1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics051008.m4a Sat, 10 May 2008 19:00:00 MST 43:27 Michael Manning, Joel Robbins, jail conditions, lawsuits, Shaun Attwood, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party What are the key issues that concern the Arizona Chamber of Commerce? On today's program, we discuss issues such as property tax repeal, employer sanctions, and the budget with Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX or live streaming on KPHX1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics050308.m4a Sat, 03 May 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:27 Arizona Chamber of Commerce, Glenn Hamer, budget, taxes, Democratic Politics, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party A discussion of the issues with Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon. On this, our first anniversary of being on the air at AM1480 KPHX, our guest is Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon. On the program, the Mayor discusses major accomplishments of the city in the past year, light rail, the state of the economy and discusses his objections to Sheriff Arpaio's crime sweeps and shares his views with callers on immigration and how the city is doing a better job of handling undocumented immigrants than the Sheriff. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX or live streaming on KPHX1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics042608.m4a Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:27 Phil Gordon, Phoenix, crime sweeps, Guadalupe, light rail, Dan Saban, Democratic Politics, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Discussion of Sheriff Arpaio's "Crime Supression Sweeps" in Guadalupe, AZ Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has held self-described "Crime Suppression Sweeps" in Maricopa County over each of the last three weeks. While most of the media coverage from last weekend's (April 4-5, 2008) "sweep" in Guadalupe covered the story from the Sheriff's perspective, there was scant coverage of the people in this community of one-square mile who had to deal with 200 deputies, the bomb squad and posse as well as the media pulling over anyone for the most petty of offenses. Local businessman Jason LaVecke and activist/videographer Dennis Gillman join program host Todd Landfried to discuss what they witnessed that weekend and what it means to the community and the county. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX or live streaming on KPHX1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics041208.m4a Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:10 Joe Arpaio, Jason LeVecke, Dennis Gillman, Guadalupe, immigration, Dan Saban, Democratic Politics, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party The current session of the Arizona State Legislature is winding towards an end. To provide an update on what's going on this session is Democratic House Minority Leader Phil Lopes. In this installment of Desert Politics, we catch up on what's going on at the Arizona State Capitol with Democratic House Minority Leader Phil Lopes. Issues discussed include the budget deficit, immigration, and health care. As always, the program includes calls from the listeners. Be sure to listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX, or live streaming on KPHX1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics040508.m4a Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:13 Phil Lopes, State legislature, budget, deficit, immigration, health care, Democratic Politics, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Super Delegate. DNC Committee Member. Democratic Activist. All of these words describe retiring Arizona DNC Member Janice Brunson. Listen to an interview with her on this instalment of Desert Politics. On this week's program guest host Mark Manoil speaks with long-time Democratic activist and Super Delegate Janice Brunson on her 20+ year involvment with Democratic politics here in Maricopa County, the state and nation. Also joining them is Donna Gratehouse, a recently-elected delegate to the DNC convention. Be sure to listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX, or live streaming on KPHX1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics032908.m4a Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:53 Janice Brunson, DNC, Super-Delegate, Democratic Politics, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party How safe is Aguila, AZ three months after the Maricopa County Sheriff decided to send his immigration task force into the commununity? Are they actually safer? Are response times faster? Listen to this episode of Desert Politics to learn more. On this week's program we discuss what has happened in Aguila since our first broadcast in December. Are they being provided police protection from the MCSO or do they have to resort to arming themselves? Hint: it's not the former. Joining host Todd Landfried are citizens from Aguila who give us their side of this important story. Be sure to listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX, or live streaming on KPHX1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics032208.m4a Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:40 Aguila, crime, meth, robbery, Joe Arpaio, MCSO, Maricopa County Sheriff, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Arizona's Republican-led legislature wants to allow guns in colleges and universities. Is this a good or bad idea? Listen to this episode of Desert Politics to learn more. On today's program, we discuss Arizona Senate Bill 1214, known to the public as the "Guns in School" bill. Joining host Todd Landfried to discss SB1214 are Senator Ken Cheuvront from LD-15 who sits on the Senate's Judicary Committee and Alan Korwin, author of "The Arizona Gun Owner’s Guide" and expert in gun laws. Be sure to listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX, or live streaming on KPHX1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics031508.m4a Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:41 SB1214, Guns, Schools, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party First of a series of programs on health care initiatives being brought before Arizona voters in 2008. This program discusses the "Healthy Arizona" initiative created by the group Arizonans for Responsible Health Care (AFRHC). Joining host Todd Landfried are AFRHC founder Glenn Ray and AFRHC President Pete Cerchiara who will discuss the status of health care in Arizona, how their program will work and details on funding and using their proposed health care system. Be sure to listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX, or live streaming on KPHX1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics030808.m4a Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:55 AFRHC, affordable, health, care, Glenn Ray, Pete Cerchiara, single-payer, insurance, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party A discussion of some of the top issues at the start of 2008 with Phoenix City Councilmen Tom Simplot and Michael Nowakowski As the largest city in Arizona and the fifth-largest city nationally, Phoenix is a microcosm of cultures, industries and problems. Joining host Todd Landfried to discuss the issues facing this great American city are Phoenix City Councilman Tom Simplot (D4) and Michael Nowakowski (D7). Be sure to listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX, or live streaming on KPHX1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics022308.m4a Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:09 Phoenix, City Council, Tom Simplot, Michael Nowakowski, Police Order 1.4.3, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Are average citizens able to suggest better laws than the people we elected to do so? Based on the suggestions made during this program, it seems as though they certainly can. Our elected officials down at the state capital spend a lot of time writing new laws that "improve" our lives and promote their agenda. But could average citizens do any better? In this program, listeners call in with their ideas on needed laws that they believe would make life in Arizona better. Joining host Todd Landfried is Ted Prezelski blogger of "Rum, ROmanism and Rebellion." Be sure to listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX, or live streaming on KPHX1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics021608.m4a Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:34 laws, legislation, ideas, Ted Prezelski, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Is racial profiling a problem in Maricopa County? One of the biggest concerns the Hispanic community has with the Employer Sanctions law and other legislation that has passed in Arizona and being enforced by the Maricopa County Sheriff is racial profiling. In this program, we discuss the case of a U.S. citizen Israel Correa, who was pulled over, arrested and retained because the MCSO believed he was in the country illegally even though he had a current driver's license automobile registration form and social security card, and as such placed an ICE "hold" on him, keeping him in jail much longer than necessary. Joining host Todd Landfried to discuss this case is one of the reporters who covered it closely, Steve Lemons of the Phoenix New Times. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. BE sure to listen to Desert Politics every Saturday at 1PM on AM1480, KPHX. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics020208.m4a Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:07 Isreal Correa, racial profiling, MCSO, Joe Arpaio, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party What's it like to live in a jail run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio? On today’s program, we are joined by Shaun Attwood, who until recently was a prisoner in the state’s penal system and for 26 months was a prisoner awaiting sentencing in Maricopa County’s jails, including Madison St and Tent City. His blog, Jon’s Jail Journal (jonsjailjournal.blogspot.com), highlighted the conditions and happenings in the jail while he actually IN the jail. The Shaun is out of jail and has returned to England, where he continues to write his blog and is contemplating writing a book on his experiences. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday at 1PM on AM1480, KPHX. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics012608.m4a Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:00 Shaun Attwood, inhumane prison conditions, Joe Arpaio, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Buckeye Police Chief Dan Saban will challenge Joe Arpaio for the job of Maricopa County Sheriff in 2008. In Maricopa County, Arizona, the County Sheriff is an elected position. The current sheriff is assumed by many to be popular, yet his approval ratings have dropped over 26% since January of 2007 to only 59%. So is Joe Arpaio vulnerable with such an incredible drop in ratings? Has he, as the Rocky Mountain Poll stated in its December 2007 poll “peaked?” Are his days in office numbered? Today, we'll discuss why that may be the case with Buckeye Chief of Police Dan Saban, who earlier today formally announced he is a candidate to be the next Maricopa County Sheriff. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday at 1PM on AM1480, KPHX. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics011908.m4a Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:17 Dan Saban, Joe Arpaio, , Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party What makes family members consider running for public office? Meet the Thrashers! Family relations seem to be a hallmark of Arizona politics. We have the Goddards, the Udalls, the Pastors, and the Rios', among others. The latest team looking to join this august group are the Thrashers, John and wife Rep. Jackie Thrasher. They join host Todd Landfried in the studio to discuss the political life, who started it, and what do they see are the keys to creating a working political family. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday at 1PM on AM1480, KPHX. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics011208.m4a Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:00:00 MST 50:25 John Thrasher, Jackie Thrasher, Congress, CD-2, LD-10, state house, family, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Arizona's employer sanctions law, considered by many to be the toughest in the nation, went into effect on January 1, 2008. What does that mean to the business owners, workers and the community? What impacts will it have on the economy? On this week's program we discuss the new Arizona Employer Sanctions Law that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2008. Joining host Todd Landfried is joined by Salvado Reza, Latino activist, director of the Macheualli Work Center, and leader of the recently-ended protests at M.D. Pruitts furniture store, and Hector Yturralde, President of Somos America/We Are America Coalition and the Arizona Hispanic Community Forum. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday at 1PM on AM1480, KPHX. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics010508.m4a Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:20 immigration, sanctions, employers, law, poor, Somos America, Salvador Reza, Hector Yturralde, homeless, immigration, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Politicans and pundits like to tell everyone how much religion is a part of their lives and decision-making process. In this program, we examine what the Bible says and asks are we keeping up our end of the bargain. In this season of celebration and giving, people’s thoughts often go to those who are less fortunate. Many people, including politicians, publicly claim Judeo-Christian ethics are at the core of what drives them, but do their actions and ours match up with their words? Joining host Todd Landfried to talk about whether we're practicing what we preach are Pastor Steve Bartlett of the Abundant Life World Outreach in Chicago, IL (abundantlifechicago.org) and Dennis Stout, co-host of the program “About Face,” a Vietnam veteran and a member of Veterans for Peace. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday at 1PM on AM1480, KPHX. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics122907.m4a Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:22 religion, Bible, teaching, Commandments, poor, homeless, immigration, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party 2007 was a tough year politically. Arizona went from budget surplus to large deficit. Immigration has split the state, our communities and families. In this program, we discuss what happened, why and where we're going in 2008. Joining host Todd Landfried to discuss the top issues in Maricopa County and our state from 2007 is Steve Lemons, a.k.a. "The Bird" of the Phoenix New Times. Issues discussed include immigration, the state budget deficit, and last week's program from Aguila, AZ. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics122207.m4a Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:20 2007, year-end, Aguila, crime, meth, budget, tqxes, deficit, Joe Arpaio, MCSO, Maricopa County Sheriff, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Is the Town of Aguila, Arizona an example of what happens to rural areas when they don't receive law enforcement protection? Crime in the town of Aguila, AZ has increased significantly in the past few years, driven largely by the growth of the meth sales and use in the area. However, as this program shows, the residents of this community in northwest Maricopa County believe the lack of law enforcement protection from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department has contributed to the increase. In this program, residents of Aguila come forward and give their personal accounts of being victims and what they want to see done. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics121507.m4a Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:20 Aguila, crime, meth, robbery, Joe Arpaio, MCSO, Maricopa County Sheriff, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party What is the status of the agricultural industry in Maricopa County and the State of Arizona? Agriculture is a nearly $10 billion industry in Arizona, yet few people seem to appreciate its contribution to the economy, the extent to which its presence is diminishing or its need for labor. On this week's show, Todd Landfried is joined by Kevin Rogers, president of the Arizona Farm Bureau and Tim Dunn, a grains and vegetable farmer from Yuma to discuss these and other issues important to understanding this important industry. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday at 1PM on AM1480, KPHX, the Valley's Progressive Talk. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics120807.m4a Sat, 8 Dec 2007 19:00:00 MST 46:40 agriculture, Arizona Farm Bureau, immigration, Kevin Rogers, Tim Dunn, farming, crops, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party What are the top education issues facing Arizona? Joining host Todd Landfried to discuss the top education issues, such as Charter Schools, education funding and teacher certification are Joel Wirth, CPA and Chief Financial Officer of the Chandler Unified School District, and Dr. Matthew Ladner, Vice President of Research for the Goldwater Institute. As always, the program includes calls from the public. Be sure to listen to Desert Politics every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX, or live streaming on kphx1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics120107.m4a Sat, 1 Dec 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:22 schools, Goldwater Institute, Matthew Ladner, Joel Wirth, Arizona, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party A discussion on the closure of the Thomas J. Pappas schools for homeless children at the end of June, 2008. On this week's program, we discuss the closing of the three Thomas J. Pappas schools for the homeless. Joining host Todd Landfried are Tim Johnson, who is in his 3rd year of teaching at the Thomas J. Pappas schools and Amy Poppie, who works at the school full time as a Behavior Coach. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday at 1PM on AM1480, KPHX. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics112407.m4a Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:48 schools, homeless, Pappas, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Most of what people think they know about immigration is wrong. What are the common myths and what is the truth? Joining host Todd Landfried to discuss the myths about immigration are ASU Professor of Political Economy and Public Policy, Dr. David Wells and Robert McWhiurter, Senior Attorney for the Maricopa Legal Defender's Office. As always, the program includes calls from the public. Be sure to listen to Desert Politics, with host Todd Landfried, every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX, or live streaming on kphx1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics111707.m4a Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:00:00 MST 46:25 Immigration, myths, lies, statistics, Arizona, border, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Are Political Motives Hindering Freedom of the Press in Arizona? On this week's program host Todd Landfried is joined by Stephen Lemons, columnist for the Phoenix New Times and Dennis Welch, reporter for the East Valley Tribune to discuss the arrest of the CEO and Executive Editor of the Phoenix New Times, the impact of those arrests on the Arizona Press, who is responsible and why do we allow politicians to get away with it. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday at 1PM on AM1480, KPHX. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics111007.m4a Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:35 Phoenix New Times, Stephen Lemons, Dennis Welch, Andy Thomas, Joe Arpaio, Dennis Wilenchik, grand jury, debacle, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party A discussion of the voting process in Maricopa County with Karen Osborne and a conversation with Laura Pastor On this week's program host Todd Landfried is joined by Karen Osborne, Director of Election for Maricopa County and Laura Pastor, candidate for Phoenix City Council in District 7. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday at 1PM on AM1480, KPHX. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics110307.m4a Sat, 3 Nov 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:05 Karen Osborne, Laura Pastor, elections, voting, DRE, registering, Phoenix, City Council, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Courtney Bisbee has been sent to prison for a crime that new evidence shows didn't happen. If she is innocent, why is she still behind bars? On this week's program host Todd Landfried is joined by Camille Tilley, mother of Courtney Bisbee, who was accused and convicted of two counts of sexual abuse. Since her conviction, new evidence and recantations of State's witnesses have shown the charges to have been made up, but Courtney Bisbee still sits behind bars over 14 months since this new evidence was made known. What happened in this case and why have there been no hearings on whether Bisbee should remain behind bars? These and other questions will be discussed on this program of Desert Politics. As usual, the program includes calls from the audience. Listen to Desert Politics every Saturday at 1PM on AM1480, KPHX. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics102707.m4a Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:00 Courtney Bisbee, innocent, Camille Tilley, Andy Thomas, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party What Are The Democrats Chances in the '08 Congressional and Legislative Elections? On this week's program host Todd Landfried is joined by Arizona State House Minority Leader Phil Lopes, Arizona State Democratic Party Executive Director Maria Weeg, Maricopa County Democratic Party Chairman Mark Manoil to discuss the upcoming Congressional and State Legislative elections in 2008. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics102007.m4a Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:48 Democrats, Congress, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party What does it mean to be a political activist in Arizona? In this program we talk to two of our state's key political activists to learn about their organizations, their efforts and their plans. The program's guests are Sherry Bohlen, Co-Chair of the Arizona Progressive Democratic Caucus, and Jonathan Reed, president and CEO of ECOtalilty, a developer of renewable energy products and founder of "Considered Action," an activist organization that works to hold Democratic elected officials accountable for their votes and positions. As always, the program includes calls from the public. Be sure to listen to Desert Politics, with host Todd Landfried, every Saturday from 1-2PM on AM 1480 KPHX, or live streaming on kphx1480.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics100607.m4a Sat, 6 Oct 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:52 David Stewart, Constitution, Independence, Philadelphia, Articles of Confederation, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Special call-in show where local residents discuss their issues with health care coverage in Arizona and around the globe. Arizonans spend nearly $20 billion dollars per year on health care. Are we getting our money's worth? Are seniors getting the assistance they need? On this program, we spoke with Donna Gratehouse, a professional finanical planner, about long-term health planning and opened the phones to hear some real stories from real people. Listen to Desert Politics live on Saturday's at 1PM MST at 1480KPHX.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics092907.m4a Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:00:00 MST 46:16 David Stewart, Constitution, Independence, Philadelphia, Articles of Confederation, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party David Stewart, author of the book "The Summer of 1787" discusses the framing of the U.S. Constitution This week's program is broadcast live from Mesquite High School, site of the 2007 Gilbert Constitution Week Fair. Our guest for the hour is David O. Stewart, author of the book "The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented The Constitution," and we discuss the process and issues the Framers dealt with when drafting the Constitution in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787. As always, the program includes calls from the audience. NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the sound quality is not up to our normal standards as both host and guest wound up using telephones for most of the program. Of course, we also welcome your calls. Listen to Desert Politics live on Saturday's at 1PM MST at 1480KPHX.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics092207.m4a Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:00:00 MST 46:16 David Stewart, Constitution, Independence, Philadelphia, Articles of Confederation, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Discussion of Buckeye Chief of Police Dan Saban's Defamation Lawsuit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the MCSO Buckeye Chief of Police Dan Saban recently brought a defamation lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his Chief Deputy David Hendershott. In this program, we discuss the case with Dan Saban's attorney, Joel Robbins, who will discuss the issue, the case, the verdict and their next steps. Of course, we also welcome your calls. Listen to Desert Politics live on Saturday's at 1PM MST at 1480KPHX.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics091507.m4a Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:52 Dan Saban, Sheriff, Joe, Arpaio, Maricopa County, defamation, lawsuit, Hendershott, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Phoenix City Council Candidates discuss taxes, immigration, safety and other issues With three days left to go, Phoenix City Council candidates are at the end of a long campaign. In their last apperance on the Desert Politics, candidates Loreli Poll, Jim Mapstead and Michale Nowakowski talk about life on the campaign trail and answer some hards questions on their positions on taxes, immigration, education and other issues. Of course, we also welcome your calls. Listen to Desert Politics live on Saturday's at 1PM MST at 1480KPHX.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics090807.m4a Sat, 8 Sep 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:52 City of Phoenix, Prop. 1, Prop. 2., Prop. 3, ballot initiatives, mayor pay raises, sales tax, Home Rule, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party '07 Phoenix City Ballot Initiatives Phoenix city voters have six ballot propositions on the Sept. 11, 2007 ballot. In this program, host Todd Landfried invited proponents and opponents of the ballot initiatives to come in discuss all six of them. For Prop 1, our guests are Rep. Chad Campbell (D-14) and Tom Jenny, Executive Director of the Arizona Federation of Taxpayers (who also commented on Props 2 and 3). For Prop. 3 we were joined by Joe Yuhas and to discuss Props 4-6, we were joined by Phoenix City Clerk Mario Paniagua. As always, the program included calls from the listening audience. Listen to Desert Politics live on Saturday's at 1PM MST at 1480KPHX.com. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics090107.m4a Sat, 1 Sep 2007 19:00:00 MST 52:40 City of Phoenix, Prop. 1, Prop. 2., Prop. 3, ballot initiatives, mayor pay raises, sales tax, Home Rule, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party Arizona Property Taxes and Tax Revolt Two efforts are underway in Arizona to institute a California-style Proposition 13 law in our state with the goal of having at least four on the ballot in 2008. Does Arizona have a property tax problem? Are our taxes high to begin with? Is this the best way to deal with tax rates? To discuss this, host Todd Landfried is joined by Maricopa County Assessor Keith Rusell, President of the Arizona Federation of Tax Payers Kevin McCarthy and the chairman of Arizona Tax Revolt, Marc Goldstone. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics082507.m4a Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:24 property taxes, Prop. 13, home values, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: How has the collapse of the sub-prime lending market impacted Arizona? Arizona's once booming housing market is now suffering from the collapse of the sub-prime mortgage market. This year alone, there are over 3,000 foreclosures of homes, a tripling from 2006. Joining host Todd Landfried to discuss the situation are ASU Professor of Finance and Real Estate, Dr. Anthony B. Sanders; Bill Iannelli, host of Real Estate Matters and principal of Iannelli and Associates, a local real estate brokerage; and Ted Prezelski, chef, cook and bottlewasher of the blog Rum, Romanism and Rebellion. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics081807.m4a Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:24 sub-prime, mortgage, foreclosure, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: Status of the Arizona Democratic Party This week's program is broadcast live from Yavapai Community College in Prescott, Arizona. We'll be talking about the Arizona Democratic Party, some of the importants issues candidates will face in the coming elections, how the party is reaching out to the voters, and how do the Democrats manage to out register Republicans by a 3-to-1 margin. Guests include LD-20 first vice chair and former AZ Senate candidate Donna Gratehouse, ADP Vice Chairs Randy Comacho and Tony Gonzalez, and blogger Ted Preselski. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics081107.m4a Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:45 Arizona Democratic Party, AZDP, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: How have Arizona voters been impacted by Prop. 200? Arizonans passed Prop 200 in 2004 as a way to keep illegal immigrants from voting and taking benefit of public services. What are the practical results of Prop 200 and who does it keeping from voting? Was this a problem in the first place? Host Todd Landfried’s guests include Linda Brown, Executive Director of the non-partisan Arizona Advocacy Network and Randall Holmes, Vice-Chair of the Arizona Committee on Election Reform. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics080407.m4a Sat, 4 Aug 2007 19:00:00 MST 49:20 Prop 200, voter caging, voting, registration, illegal immigration, fraud, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: Phoenix City Council Elections There are three Phoenix city council seats up for grabs this year thanks to term limits and there are some critical issues facing the city that need to be decided in the next term. During this program we'll speak with Loreli Poll, candidate for District 1; Jim Mapstead, candidate for District 3; and Michael Nowakowski, candidate for District 7. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics072807.m4a Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:00 Phoenix, City Council, Loreli Poll, Jim Mapstead, Michael Nowakowski, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: The Arizona Business Community's Problems with HB 2779 The Arizona business community has some concerns about the recently passed HB 2779. During this program, House Minority Leader Phil Lopes and former Immigration and Naturalization Service Special Agent and author Neville Cramer discuss those concerns and shed some light on where the law may be headed. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics072107.m4a Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:00 immigration, reform, HB2779, HB 2779, Chamber of Commerce, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: Getting young people involved in politics People between the age of 14 and 35 are considered the future of political activism and future leaders. Host Todd Landfried speaks with Stan Williams, Executive Director of the Young Democrats of Arizona and Lisa Hernadez, National Committeewoman for the Young Democrats of Arizona about efforts to attract young people to the political process. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics071407.m4a Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:00 young, voters, YDA, YDAz, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: Health Care Reform in Arizona Polls show that the cost and availability of health care is the single most pressing issue facing Arizona families. What's being done to lower the cost and expand availability? What is the status of universal or single-payer health care in our state? Host Todd Landfried speaks with Democratic House Minority Leader Phil Lopes and Pete Cerchiara of Arizonans for Responsible Healthcare about why the best healthcare system in the world to unaffordable and unavailable to so many Americas. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics070707.m4a Sat, 7 Jul 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:00 health care, insurance, SiCKO, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: End of the Legislative Session The Arizona legislature ended their 100-day session after 164 days. What happened, what did we get for these extra 64 days? Host Todd Landfried speaks with now-sophomore Representative Jackie Thrasher about the session and what is was like being a freshman legislator. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics062307.m4a Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:00 Legislature, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: Air Quality and Politics in Arizona and Maricopa County Clean air is important, not only for our health, but also to the state's economic health. Guest host MCDP Chairman Mark Manoil speaks with Sandi Bahr, Conservation Outreach Director for the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club, and Dianne Brown of the Arizona Public Interest Research Group. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics061607.m4a Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:52 air quality, environment, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: Immigration Statistics Many people use data from questionable sources to justify extreme positions on immigration policy. In this program, we are joined by Professor Susan Long, Co-Director, Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse. She is a a statistician and professor in Syracuse University's School of Management; and Michelle Wucker, author of the book “Lockout: Why America Keeps Getting Immigration Wrong When Our Prosperity Depends on Getting It Right." We discuss the TRAC study on crime and illegal immigration and look at other confirmed and reliable immigration data and history. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics060207.m4a Sat, 2 Jun 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:52 immigration, statistics, illegal immigration, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: Public Education in Arizona Public education is critical to Arizona's growth. Guest John Wright, president of the Arizona Education Association discusses this program discusses the issues of the state budget, teacher salaries, burnout, and immigration in public education. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics052607.m4a Sat, 26 May 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:55 edcuation, public schools, teachers, testing, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: May 2007 State Legislative Update If you're wondering what's going on at the state capitol, today's show will help catch you up. Guests former Sen. Ken Cheuvront, House Minority Leader Phil Lopes and freshman Representative Mark DeSimone discuss the budget, immigration reform, business tax incentives and other issues and bills from this session of the Arizona State Legislature. This program As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics051907.m4a Sat, 19 May 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:56 state legislature, budget, taxes, incentives, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County, Democrat Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: Switching Parties Public officials and voters are swtiching party affiliation from Republican to Democrat in surprising numbers. Guests former Senator Slade Mead and Ted Maish discuss why they left the Republican party and whether more Republicans in Arizona ought to consider leaving as well. This program As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics051207.m4a Sat, 12 May 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:55 switching political parties, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County, Democrat Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: A Discussion of Hate Groups in Arizona Arizona is second only to California in the number of hate and extremist groups operating within the state's borders. How does this impact public policy? Joining host Todd Landfried is Stephen Lemons, columnist and nom de plume 'The Bird" at the Phoenix New Times. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics050507.m4a Sat, 05 May 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:55 hate groups, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County, Democrat Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: Immigration FAQs and Fiction - The Truth About Immigration Policies Immigration policies at the federal, state and local levels is this week's topic. Joining host Todd Landfried are Michele Wucker, author of the excellent book "Lockout: Why America Keeps Getting Immigration Wrong When Our Prosperity Depends On Getting It Right;" City of Buckeye Chief of Police Dan Saban, and Somos Americas President Hector Yturralde. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics042807.m4a Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:47 immigration, Arizona, politics, state, local, Maricopa County, Democrat Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topics: Dumb Bills in the Arizona Legislature and a discussion of Arizona's Clean Elections process. Dumb legislation and the Clean Elections Institute are this week's topics. Joining host Todd Landfried in the second half hour is Eric Ehst, Executive Director of the Clean Elections Institute. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics042107.m4a Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:54 politics, state, local, Maricopa County, Democrat Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's topic: Taxing and Spending with Tom Jenney and Dr. Dave Wells Taxing and Spending in Arizona is this week's topic. Joining host Todd Landfried is Tom Jenney, Executive Director of the Arizona Federation of Taxpayers and Dr. David Wells, professor at Arizona State University and researcher into the economic affects of tax policy. As always, the program includes calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics041407.m4a Sat, 14 Apr 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:54 politics, state, local, Maricopa County, Democrat Maricopa County Democratic Party This week's guest: Arizona House Minority Leader Phil Lopes In this, our premier show, we speak with Democratic House Minority Leader Phil Lopes on the organization of the Arizona State Legislature, the actual process of law-making and take calls from the public. http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/DesertPolitics040707.m4a Sat, 7 Apr 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:54 politics, state, local, Maricopa County, Democrat Maricopa County Democratic Party President George W. Bush and the Arizona Legislative Choir Who in Arizona needs independent thinking people as members of Congress when we have members of The Choir? http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/choir_final.m4v Wed, 1 Nov 2006 23:00:00 MST 02:03 politics, state, local, Maricopa County, Democrat, Kyl, Shadegg, Hayworth, Bush, Franks, Flake, Renzi, choir, rubber stamp Maricopa County Democratic Party A kid's perspective on education spending cuts voted for by Jon Kyl, J.D. Hayworth and John Shadegg. This ad asks the question of now that J.D. Hayworth voted for prayer in schools and with the help of Jon kyle and John Shadegg cut education spending, what are the kids praying for these days? http://www.maricopademocrat.com/podcasts/archive/prayers_final.m4v Wed, 1 Nov 2006 23:00:00 MST 00:44 politics, state, local, Maricopa County, Democrat, Kyl, Shadegg, Hayworth, education, prayer