yes 817730e7-8177-4c07-9549-063a56e2c246 episodic http://podcasts.n2.news/ en-us © 2025 N2 Media Holdings, Inc. The program host is Todd Landfried. Host: Todd Landfried 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. Desert Politics Archive podcasts@n2.news Desert Politics Archive podcasts@n2.news False Clean Todd Landfried Over 3,000 marchers protested in Phoenix against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his implementation of his 287(g) agreement with ICE. In this program, we discuss the march, the 287(g) agreement and what new criticism means for Joe 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics022809.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2009 6 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:00:00 MST 45:58 False Todd Landfried What is the future for photo radar in Arizona? Rep. Sam Crump joins us to discuss this controversial issue. 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics022109.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2009 5 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:00:00 MST 45:55 False Todd Landfried Few people are talking about how the economy is affecting our city and towns' ability to provide services..but they should. 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics020709.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2009 4 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:00:00 MST 45:46 False Todd Landfried Bob Lord talks about running for Congress for the first time, local politics and what Democrats need to do to win in Arizona in 2010. Former Congressional candidate Bob Lord joins host Todd Landfried to discuss local, state and national politics and the future of the Arizona Democratic Party. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics013109.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2009 3 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:00:00 MST 46:16 False Todd Landfried Democrats in Arizona took a drubbing in state elections in 2008 when most other Democratic parties gained seats, including the White House. So what do Arizona Democrats have to do to get back on track? 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics011709.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2009 2 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:00:00 MST 45:46 False Todd Landfried If the state's most conservative think tank says you're not doing your job, then you probably aren't. Join Goldwater Institute's Clint Bollick as he and host Todd Landfried discuss this important report. 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics011009.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2009 1 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:00:00 MST 46:11 False Todd Landfried The political posturing at the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has reached new lows with the arrests of citizens for applauding. 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics122708.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 47 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:06 False Todd Landfried A discussion on how the freeze in the credit markets is impacting business and government investments in capital projects, business expansion, and job creation. 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics122008.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 46 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:00:00 MST 44:34 False Todd Landfried Three of Arizona's top progressive bloggers discuss the most important issues of 2008. Bloggers are increasingly becoming primary sources of information and news for many Arizonans. Sometimes bloggers actually scoop traditional media on important stories. Join host Todd Landfried as he interviews bloggers Sam Coppersmith of LiberalDesert, Ted Prezelski of Rum, Romanism and Rebellion, and Evan Brown of the now-defunct PolitickerAZ. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics121308.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 45 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:00:00 MST 45:44 False Todd Landfried Two of Arizona's top Hispanic leaders discuss the outlook for Latino issues with a Republican Governor paired with a hard-right conservative Arizona legislature. No group has more to lose with a completely Republican Arizona Legislature and Governor than the Latino community. Host Todd Landfried discusses what this means with former Democratic House Minority Leader John Loredo and Lydia Guzman, Executive Director of Respect/Respeto, and calls from the listening audience. The program also includes an opening tribute to the late Joel Sinclaire, who passed away on November 23, 2008. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics120608.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 44 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:04 False Todd Landfried The Goldwater Institute issues its 100 suggestions for the new Arizona Legislature. Are these ideas any good? What does Arizona look like if they pass? Is it a case of "be careful what you wish for?" The Goldwater Institute released a report titled 100 Ideas for 100 Days, which is intended to provide suggestions to the incoming State Legislature. In this program, host Todd Landfried discusses whether all of the ideas are good ones with one of the report's authors, Dr. Matthew Ladner. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics112908.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 43 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:09 False Todd Landfried Arizona faces a $1.1B deficit for FY2009. What are the causes and possible solutions to this crisis? Arizona faces a $1.1B deficit for Fiscal Year 2009, and it looks worse for 2010. Joining host Todd Landfried to discuss the causes and the solutions are Tom Jenny, Executive of Americans for Prosperity, and ASU Professor Dr. David Wells. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics111508.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 42 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:10 False Todd Landfried The 2008 General Election was a tough one for Arizona Democrats, who lost seat in the legislature. Find out why in this edition of Desert Politics. Democrats in Arizona took it on the chin in the 2008 General Election. Join host Todd Landfried and guests Mike Sunnucks from the Phoenix Business Journal and Dennis Welch of the East Valley Tribune as they discuss what happened and what it means for the Arizona Legislature and Maricopa County. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics110808.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 41 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:00:00 MST 45:47 False Todd Landfried Candidates for the Board of Supervisors, Arizona House of Representatives, and Congress discuss their campaigns. Plus a discussion of a poll of new voters that shows Dan Saban leading Joe Arpaio. In the weekend before the election, we discuss the Board of Supervisors' race with Leigh Strickman and Ed Hermes, the Arizona House race in LD-8 with Stephanie Rimmer, the CD-2 race with John Thrasher, and the new Saban campaign poll that shows Dan Saban beating Joe Arpaio with new voters. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics110108.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 40 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:00:00 MST 45:47 False Todd Landfried Campaign smears by Republicans are becoming more common in Arizona. Meet some local victims. Campaign smears by Republicans are becoming more common in Arizona. In this program, we speak with subjects of those smears: Democrat Jim Larson, who is running for the Arizona Senate in Legislative District 6; Carmen Arias, Board Member for Arizona ACORN, Maricopa County Director of Elections; and George Washington, Staff Attorney for BAMN, who discuss voter registration and petition fraud in Arizona. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics102508.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 39 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:00:00 MST 45:47 False Todd Landfried Are the "Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act" and "Stop Illegal Hiring" propositions worth voting for? In the first half of the show, we’ll examine Proposition 101, which is called the “Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act.” In the second half, we’ll discuss Proposition 202, which is the “Stop Illegal Hiring” initiative. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics101808.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 38 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:20 False Todd Landfried Why payday loans are bad for Arizona and why is Joe Arpaio afraid of Dan Saban? Proposition 200 would make payday loans--loans with an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 410% permanently legal in Arizona. In the first half of the program, Prop. 200 opponent Ken Clark tells us why it's a bad idea. In the second half, candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff Dan Saban provides some background on his attempts to get Joe Arpaio to debate him. Then, Stephen Lemons of the Phoenix New Times discusses why he thinks Arpaio is afraid to debate Saban. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics101108.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 37 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:20 False Todd Landfried Will voters return educational experience back to the Maricopa County College Governing Board? The Maricopa County Community College Governing Board oversees all of the community colleges throughout Maricopa County. In this program, we speak with two candidates for the Governing Board, Pam Petty and Randolph Lumm. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics100408.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 36 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:00 False Todd Landfried Why is the media ignoring the campaign of Dan Saban? The Maricopa County media have failed to provide any real coverage of the Dan Saban campaign to unseat Joe Arpaio as Maricopa County Sheriff. Why is that? Why does Arpaio, who has such a terrible record of wasting taxpayer money, lawsuit losses, deaths of humans and animals, get a pass from the local media, where if he were running in any other state, he would be tossed from office? Host Todd Landfried is joined by attorney Joel Robbins, former journalist and now private investigator Rich Robertson and reporter Stephen Lemons from the Phoenix New Times in a timely discussion of the media and its coverage of Dan Saban. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics092708.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 35 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:03 False Todd Landfried Why did the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors cancel police protection for the Town of Guadalupe On Wednesday, September 17, 2008, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to terminate law enforcement services in the Town of Guadalupe. To discuss how elected officials would deny police protection to any community, we're joined by former Guadalupe Mayor and current City Councilperson Rebecca Jimenez and candidate for the Board of Supervisors Marilyn Fox. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics092008.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 34 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:25 False Todd Landfried Candidates for elected office in Maricopa County. This is the second of a series of programs highlighting Democratic candidates for office. In the first half of this program, we speak with candidates for the Arizona Senate, Robert Boehlke from LD-4, and Board of Supervisor Candidate Leigh Strickman, from SD-4. In the second half-hour, we speak with Judah Nativio, who is running for the Senate from LD-18. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics091308.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 33 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:00 False Todd Landfried Candidates for the Arizona House of Representatives. This is the first of a series of programs highlighting Democratic candidates for office. In this program, we speak with candidates for the Arizona House of Representatives, Paula Forster and Sue Dolphin from LD-4, and Glenn Ray from LD-22. Each of the candidates' campaigns paid for their appearance on Desert Politics. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics090608.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 32 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:00 False Todd Landfried What every voter needs to know about voting in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County Recorder official Tammy Patrick and Maricopa County Election Integrity Committee member Randall Holmes discuss what voters need to know when heading to the polls this Tuesday. The program includes helpful information on which types of ID are required at the polls and what voters can expect when they enter the polling place. For information on election day, voters should call the Maricopa County Elections Office Hotline at 602-506-1511 between 5 AM and 9 PM. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics083008.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 31 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:00 False Todd Landfried How much more difficult is it to run for public office as a write-in candidate? We also take a look at the reasons for the demise of the Arizona Civil Rights Initiative (ACRI). Write-in candidates Leigh Strickman (SD-4) and Michael Williams (LD-20) discuss what it's like to run as a write-in, including getting voters to spell their names correctly, completing the ballot correctly, and raising money. In the last segment of the program, we discuss the demise of the Arizona Civil Rights Initiative with BAMN National Co-Chair Shanta Driver https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics082308.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 30 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:08 False Todd Landfried Taking a look at the local campaigns in Maricopa County. Le Templar, senior opinion writer for the East Valley Tribune, discusses the top local and county races with host Todd Landfried. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics081608.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 29 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:00 False Todd Landfried Randy Parraz of MCSA and Stephen Lemons of the Phoenix New Times Randy Parraz of the Maricopa Citizens for Safety and Accountability discusses their efforts to hold the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors accountable for overspending, civil rights abuses, and excessive lawsuits by Sheriff Joe Arpaio and other County agencies in the first half of the program. In the second half of the show, Stephen Lemons of the New Times discusses the two stories he broke that are now the subject of flyers targeting Russell Pearce by the group Mesa Deserves Better. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics080908.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 28 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:23 False Todd Landfried Democratic primary candidates discuss the issues in Arizona's CD-6 On the primary ballot this September 2, there will be the names of two Democratic candidates running for Congress in Arizona CD-6: Rebecca Schneider and Chris Gramzaio. In this program, we discuss the issues facing CD-6 and get their views on why they believe they are the best person to represent the citizens of that growing district. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics080208.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 27 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:23 False Todd Landfried A discussion on how the Arizona Department of Real Estate regulates the real estate industry in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Real Estate regulates real estate sales agents, associate brokers, designated brokers, home builders, loan originators, rental properties, time shares, rental units, and much more. In this program, we speak with Arizona's Commissioner of Real Estate, Sam Wercinski. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics072608.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 26 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:23 False Todd Landfried Candidate Tim Nelson discusss the job of the Maricopa County Attorney and why he should replace Andy Thomas in that job What is the job of the Maricopa County Attorney? Is the current occupant doing a good job or wasting taxpayers' money? Are we safer or being taken for a ride? In this program, we speak with one of the Democratic candidates for the job, Tim Nelson, and get his take on the current attorney's performance and why he would be better as the Maricopa County Attorney. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics071908.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 25 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:26 False Todd Landfried What are we getting for the $2.3B budget controlled by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors? According to three Democratic candidates for the office, the answer is a lot of spending with little or no accountability. The job of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has to be one of the most important jobs no one knows about, yet they control a budget totaling nearly $2.3B that covers 40 agencies for the nation's fifth-largest county. In this program, we discuss the current Board of Supervisors, with three people vying for the jobs: Democrats Marilyn Fox, Ed Hermes, and Joel Sinclaire. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics071208.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 24 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:13 False Todd Landfried It took the Arizona State Legislature 166 days to come up with a budget. Hear why on this week's edition of Desert Politics. After 166 days (six full months), the Arizona Legislature finally passed a FY2009 budget with less than a week to spare before the start of the budget year on July 1, 2008. In this program, we speak with Democratic House Minority Leader Phil Lopes (LD-27, Tucson), who gives us his take on why it took so long, what the good and bad parts of the budget were, and what opportunities were missed. As always, there are calls from the audience. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics062808.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 23 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:00 False Todd Landfried The co-director of Princeton's Mexican Migration Project discusses their finding based on 28 years of research into why Mexicans migrate to the U.S., both legally and illegally. In this, our last in a series of programs on the facts of undocumented immigration, we speak with Dr. Douglas Massey, the Henry G. Bryant Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton University and the Co-Director of the Mexican Migration Project, which has gathered social and economic data regarding Mexican-U.S. immigration since 1982. A well-respected scientist in human migration reasons and patterns, Dr. Massey dispels all of the main talking points of those who look to draconian solutions to a jobs and economics-based problem. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics062108.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 22 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:02 False Todd Landfried "Fear and Loathing in Prime Time: Immigration Myths and Cable News" In this program, we speak with Paul Waldman, Senior Fellow at Media Matters of America, author of the report "Fear and Loathing in Prime Time: Immigration Myths and Cable News." This report takes a critical look at how some people in the media are using fear, anger, and resentment to distort the facts about illegal immigration. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics061408.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 21 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:00 False Todd Landfried Two guests this week discuss their organization's efforts to protect our civil and Constitutional rights here in Arizona. There are two guests for this week's program. For the first half of the show, we speak with Shanta Driver, Co-Chair of BAMN (www.bamn.com), a grass-roots organization that is challenging efforts in Arizona to repeal civil rights and affirmative action laws. In the second hour, we speak with Lydia Guzman, Executive Director of Respect/Respeto, which works to identify cases of racial profiling that result from the passage and implementation of Arizona's Employer Sanctions law. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics053108.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 20 Sat, 31 May 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:23 False Todd Landfried Running and winning elected office for the first time, Tempe City Councilman-Elect Corey Woods describes life and strategies on the campaign trail. The 2008 Elections appear to be a year of significant change in who gets elected to office. In this installment of Desert Politics, we speak with newly elected Tempe City Councilman Corey Woods about his decision to run for office, his experiences on the campaign trail, and what he would like to accomplish in his first term in office. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics052408.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 19 Sat, 24 May 2008 19:00:00 MST 45:53 False Todd Landfried Clean election funding has been in place in Arizona for ten years. Is it working as intended? Scandal, investigations, and public skepticism led to the passage of Arizona's Clean Election Act in 1998. Ten years later, how is it working? In this program, we discuss the Clean Elections Act with Todd Lange, Executive Director of the Arizona Clean Elections Commission, and with Nick Dranias, Director of the Center for Constitutional Government at the Goldwater Institute. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics051708.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 18 Sat, 17 May 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:10 False Todd Landfried 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 allows these problems to exist and continue, and what it means to county taxpayers 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics051008.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 17 Sat, 10 May 2008 19:00:00 MST 43:27 False Todd Landfried 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics050308.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 16 Sat, 03 May 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:27 False Todd Landfried 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics042608.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 15 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:27 False Todd Landfried Maricopa County Attorney Andy Thomas' legal strategies are raising eyebrows and questions. Hear them discussed by New Times columnist Stephen Lemons and Thomas opponent Gerald Richard. It seems that County Attorney Andy Thomas has been in the news a lot recently for questionable uses and possible abuses of the law. In this program, we discuss these issues with Phoenix New Times reporter Stephen Lemons and candidate for County Attorney Gerald Richard. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics041908.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 14 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:00:00 MST 49:00 False Todd Landfried Discussion of Sheriff Arpaio's "Crime Suppression 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics041208.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 13 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:10 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the listeners. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics040508.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 12 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:13 False Todd Landfried 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 involvement with Democratic politics here in Maricopa County, the state, and the nation. Also joining them is Donna Gratehouse, a recently elected delegate to the DNC convention. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics032908.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 11 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:53 False Todd Landfried How safe is Aguila, AZ, three months after the Maricopa County Sheriff decided to send his immigration task force into the community? 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics032208.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 10 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:40 False Todd Landfried 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 discuss SB1214 are Senator Ken Cheuvront from LD-15, who sits on the Senate's Judiciary Committee, and Alan Korwin, author of "The Arizona Gun Owner’s Guide" and expert in gun laws. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics031508.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 9 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:41 False Todd Landfried 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics030808.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 8 Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:55 False Todd Landfried 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). https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics022308.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 7 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:09 False Todd Landfried 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." https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics021608.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 6 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:34 False Todd Landfried 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 been passed in Arizona and is 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 included calls from the audience. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics020208.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 5 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:00:00 MST 46:07 False Todd Landfried 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 was actually IN the jail. 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 included calls from the audience. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics012608.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 4 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:00 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the audience. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics011908.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 3 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:17 False Todd Landfried 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 is the Thrashers, John and his wife, Rep. Jackie Thrasher. They join host Todd Landfried in the studio to discuss the political life, who started it, and what they see as the keys to creating a working political family. As usual, the program included calls from the audience. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics011208.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 2 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:00:00 MST 50:25 False Todd Landfried 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 Salvador Reza, Latino activist, director of the Macheualli Work Center, and leader of the recently-ended protests at M.D. Pruitt's furniture store, and Hector Yturralde, President of Somos America/We Are America Coalition, and the Arizona Hispanic Community Forum. As usual, the program included calls from the audience. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics010508.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2008 1 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:00:00 MST 47:20 False Todd Landfried 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 discuss whether we're practicing what we preach are Pastor Steve Bartlett of 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 included calls from the audience. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics122907.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 37 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:22 False Todd Landfried 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics122207.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 36 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:20 False Todd Landfried 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 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics121507.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 35 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:20 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the audience. , the Valley's Progressive Talk. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics120807.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 34 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 19:00:00 MST 46:40 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics120107.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 33 Sat, 1 Dec 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:22 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the audience. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics112407.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 32 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:48 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics111707.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 31 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:00:00 MST 46:25 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the audience. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics111007.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 30 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:35 False Todd Landfried A discussion of the voting process in Maricopa County with Karen Osborne and a conversation with Laura Pastor Due to a technical problem, the first two minutes of the program are missing from this podcast. On this week's program, host Todd Landfried is joined by Karen Osborne, Director of Elections for Maricopa County, and Laura Pastor, candidate for Phoenix City Council in District 7. As usual, the program included calls from the audience. As usual, the program included calls from the audience. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics110307.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 29 Sat, 3 Nov 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:05 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the audience. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics102707.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 28 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:00 False Todd Landfried 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics102007.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 27 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:48 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics100607.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 26 Sat, 6 Oct 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:52 False Todd Landfried 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics092907.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 25 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:00:00 MST 46:16 False Todd Landfried 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics092207.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 24 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:00:00 MST 46:16 False Todd Landfried 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics091507.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 23 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:52 False Todd Landfried 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics090807.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 22 Sat, 8 Sep 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:52 False Todd Landfried '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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics090107.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 21 Sat, 1 Sep 2007 19:00:00 MST 52:40 False Todd Landfried Arizona Property Taxes and Tax Revolt Two efforts are underway in Arizona to institute a California-style Proposition 13 law in our state to have 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics082507.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 19 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:24 False Todd Landfried 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 subprime 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics081807.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 18 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:24 False Todd Landfried 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 important issues candidates will face in the coming elections, how the party is reaching out to the voters, and how 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics081107.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 17 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:45 False Todd Landfried 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 advantage of public services. What are the practical results of Prop 200, and who does it keep 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics080407.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 16 Sat, 4 Aug 2007 19:00:00 MST 49:20 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics072807.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 15 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:00 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics072107.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 14 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:00 False Todd Landfried This week's topic: Getting young people involved in politics People between the ages 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 Hernandez, National Committeewoman for the Young Democrats of Arizona, about efforts to attract young people to the political process. As always, the program included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics071407.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 13 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:00 False Todd Landfried This week's topic: Health Care Reform in Arizona Polls show that the cost and availability of health care are the single most pressing issues 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 is unaffordable and unavailable to so many Americans. As always, the program included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics070707.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 12 Sat, 7 Jul 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:00 False Todd Landfried This week's topic: End of the Legislative Session The Arizona legislature ended its 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 it was like being a freshman legislator. As always, the program included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics062307.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 11 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:00:00 MST 48:00 False Todd Landfried This week's topic: Air Quality and Politics in Arizona and Maricopa County Clean air is important, not only for our health, but also for 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics061607.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 10 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:52 False Todd Landfried 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 statistician and professor at 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics060207.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 9 Sat, 2 Jun 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:52 False Todd Landfried 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 the issues of the state budget, teacher salaries, burnout, and immigration in public education. As always, the program included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics052607.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 8 Sat, 26 May 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:55 False Todd Landfried 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 include calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics051907.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 7 Sat, 19 May 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:56 False Todd Landfried This week's topic: Switching Parties Public officials and voters are switching 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, includes calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics051207.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 6 Sat, 12 May 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:55 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics050507.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 5 Sat, 05 May 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:55 False Todd Landfried This week's topic: Immigration FAQs and Fiction - The Truth About Immigration Policies Immigration policies at the federal, state, and local levels are 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics042807.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 4 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:47 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics042107.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 3 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:54 False Todd Landfried 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 included calls from the public. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics041407.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 2 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:54 False Todd Landfried 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. https://podcasts.n2.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DesertPolitics040707.m4a https://podcasts.n2.news/ 2007 1 Sat, 7 Apr 2007 19:00:00 MST 47:54 False