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.

Taco Thursday (it's true!)

Chris and Barney kick off the show with Taki Theodoracopulos, the author of THE LAST ALPHA MALE. Next, Rep. David Schweikert joins, following with the author of Flags of our Fathers, James Bradley. Only on Live The Dream Media Network.

On this episode of Inside Track, hosts Bruce Ash and EB Wilkinson go behind the headlines with a dual-perspective briefing. First, retired Foreign Service Officer Thomas Price joins the show to analyze the White House’s current global standing and breaking international developments. Then, the focus shifts with Major General (Ret.) Ted Maxwell, President of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council joining us in the second half of the show to talk about the voting update in Pima County as of January 2026, and the plans & values of RTA Next.

Dan Shearer-Green Valley News & Sun Editor at 7am plus Arizona Libertarian Party Enlightenment hour with Peter Norquest, Dru Heaton and author Larken Rose!

We explore two pillars of the Southern Arizona community: our global tourism and our local non-profits.

We begin with Michal Mael, an industry icon known as the "Queen of Rocks," to discuss the economic and cultural impact of the upcoming Gem Show. Whether you’re a serious collector or a casual attendee, Michal breaks down the "can't-miss" events of the season.

We close the show with Scott Tilley of TRAK. Scott joins us to discuss the transition to their new facility and what this milestone means for the children and animals served by their therapeutic programs.

Welcome to the premiere episode of Money Talks, a Live The Dream Media production presented in partnership with Desert Rose Tax & Accounting. Today, we are completely rethinking our relationship with finance through a biblical lens. We’ll be deconstructing the common misconception that 'money is the root of all evil' and exploring the scriptural truth behind why wealth is part of a divine plan. So, sit back, relax, and join us as we unpack it all—only on Live The Dream Media."
Money Talks W/ Hosts Clint Peek & Ed Ethington