Kick off your Friday with a powerhouse lineup on Wake Up Live w/ Christopher DeSimone. We’re jumping into the talk arena with Ron Arenas and Shaun McClusky to tackle the week's biggest headlines. Then, we pivot to a critical national conversation with 6-time U of A All-American swimmer and ICONS co-founder Marshi Smith, as she breaks down the Supreme Court arguments regarding the protection of women’s sports. Finally, we celebrate the local arts with the debut of Evan Roider, the new conductor for the Tucson Symphony Pops. It’s a mix of hard-hitting news and cultural milestones you won't want to miss.

Welcome to the Bird’s Nest! This week, Bob sits down with a true community trailblazer: Kristin Garcia-Hernandez, the first Latina CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona. As a native Tucsonan and UA Eller graduate, Kristin shares her "Oral History"—offering an unedited look at her upbringing and her decade-long journey leading this iconic organization.

Highlights of this episode:

90 Years of Impact: Celebrating nearly a century of the Girl Scouts in our community.

The Big Launch: It’s officially Girl Scout Cookie Drop Day!

Community Leadership: We discuss the vital services the Girl Scouts provide and how you can support local organizations through the Arizona state tax credit.

Join us for a conversation focused on leadership and legacy—no politics, no religion, just the stories that shape Southern Arizona.

On this episode of Southwest Flavor, we’re breaking down the latest on the court and the field. Join us as we recap the U of A basketball game and preview the NFL playoffs with sports analyst Will Pena. Then, we shift gears to the local business scene with Jared Wright, the owner of Blessed Grounds. Jared joins the show to discuss the art of coffee roasting and the community-focused mission behind his Tucson-based business.