Author Rea Frey calls in to talk with Chris to discuss how to land a book deal. Many paths to getting published, Rea tells about how that works and steps you can take, including contacting her. For more information, check out reafrey.com

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Hour 1 Rea Frey on how to land a book deal

Pat Sniezek, Co-Founder of Sunstreet Mortgage joins Chris to talk about interest rates, the mortgage process, and trends in the market. He also brought rodeo prize packs for four lucky listeners. For directions to the "Street that you home", visit sunstreetmortgage.com Chris also played a clip from Pastor Drew Anderson who had a clear message to state lawmakers on the subject of school choice.

Hour 2 Pat Sniezek, Sunstreet Mortgageand Pastor Anderson addresses state legislators.

Tim Crawford with Desert Rose Tax and Accounting joins Chris with tax and personal finance tips to keep YOU ahead of the IRS and ahead of your competitors. You can do it and Desert Rose Tax and Accounting can help. For more information, check out desertrosetax.com

Hour 3 Tim Crawford with Desert Rose Tax & Accounting

Southwest Gas bills are hitting customer's mailboxes and the cost of heat is up. Therm talk on Wake Up Tucson. US participation in the Olympics in light of human rights violations in China. Where are all the Hollywood voices who used to decry human right violations by the Chinese government?

Hour 1 Natural Gas Bills...What's in YOUR wallet? And the Winter Olympics

$67M in ARPA funding will be used by the City of Tucson on public safety. Chris continues the discussion and offers his idea as to where some of that money should go. Bill Maher comments on some balance in the COVID discussion. And India's Ambassador to Canada Deebak Vohra talks about Canada dealing with protesters while Trudeau lectures India about dealing with their farmers.

Hour 2 COT's ARPA Funding: $67M to Public Safety...Chris has a suggestion. And commentary on COVD and Canada

Dan Whalen, author of the book "Nachos for Dinner--Surprising Sheet Pan Meals the Whole Family Will Love" talks with Chris about how you can improve your nacho game and some tasty twists on a classic snack enjoyed while watching the big game. Hank Amos, CEO of Tucson Realty and Trust Co Management Services joins Chris for his 2021 report on the Tucson Real Estate Market's major sectors. Don't miss this information-packed review. For more information on Tucson Realty and Trust Co. Management Services, visit trtmanagement.com

Hour 3 Author Dan Whalen "Nachos for Dinner" and a Comprehensive Tucson Real Estate Review with Hank Amos, CEO Tucson Realty and Trust Co, Management Services.

Temporary tax increase...a decade is now temporary per Proposition 411 for a sales tax increase.

Hour 1 Tucson: Decade-long sales tax is temporary.

Tiffany Shedd, candidate for AZ Attorney General, calls in to discuss her candidacy. Chris details how the City of Tucson is going to use $67M in ARPA money. ARPA is the "bipartisan infrastructure bill". The city plans to use $67M to reduce "gun violence".

Hour 2 Arizona AG Candidate, Tiffany Shedd....and how City of Tucson plans to use $67M in ARPA money

Brother Joe DeSimone with Blue Chip Planning calls in to discuss financial markets, the economy, and horse racing's heritage in Tucson. To learn more about Joe and Blue Chip Planning visit bluechipplan.com

Hour 3 Brother Joe DeSimone

Highlights this week. Some interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note 00:00 Chris and CJ Hamm answer the question "what makes a good restaurant for the show Diners, Drive-In's and Dives?" (Jan 31 Hour 2) 06:52 AZ Democratic Party Censured Senator Sinema...why didn't they censure Secretary of State Katie Hobbes? (Feb 1 Hour 1) 10:12 Biden Administration Spokeswoman Psaki's bizarre spin on dismal jobs report. (Feb 1 Hour 2) 15:08 PPP money: Deltas and Traunches (Feb 1 Hour 2) 28:25 J. Christian Adams, President of Public Interest Legal Foundation on election integrity (Feb 2, Hour 2) 40:56 Dan Shearer, Editor Green Valley News with a follow-up on Pima County $9M Arivaca Road project that failed when it rained a few months later and Pima County Indigenous Peoples statement. (Feb 2, Hour 1) 48:40 Affordable housing issue in Tucson--low inventory directly impacted by City of Tucson decisions over the years. (Feb 3, Hour 2) 55:26 Author Donald Smith on his book "Steinstuecken: A Pocket Of Freedom" (Feb 3, Hour 3) 1:07:32 Vail Parent April Sample on the Vail School District and Pima County mishandling of her child getting a headache. This is the first half of that interview. (Feb 3, Hour 3) 1:19:30 US Representative Andy Biggs on the War Powers Committee and possible impeachment actions if GOP gets a majority this election cycle. (Feb 4, Hour 2)

Best of WUT Feb, Week 1

UAPD has a new police chief. City of Tucson hires a new Community Safety leader. An exchange between State Dept. Spokesman Ned Price and AP Reporter Matt Lee over warnings of a Russian false flag possibility in Ukraine

Hour 1 Chris does a roundup of local and national news

Chef Juan Almanza brings an amazing breakfast from El Taco Rustico for Chris and the crew and news of a new venture--a furniture and decor store. Check out tacorustico.com for all the delicious details on Juan's famous birria. Congressman Andy Biggs calls in and discusses the War Powers Committee and possible impeachment actions should the Republicans take the House this Fall.

Hour 2 Food Friday! El Taco Rustico...and Congressman Andy Biggs

Shaun McClusky joins Chris for discussion of housing shortage, climbing rents, mask proponents who don't model the behavior they mandate, and news from around the political landscape. Shaun adds his wealth of knowledge on the real estate market and home rental management to give some perspective on the stories that are in the paper and local media on housing shortage and rent increases.

Hour 3 Shaun McClusky joins Chris for a discussion of the latest in the news

This just in: it's cold! Why did CNN fire Zucker? A relationship that was an open secret for years? Really? Color Chris skeptical. The nation's best and unpaid-est Sports Intern Ryan Larson joins Chris to discuss the NFC and AFC championship games this past weekend and UA Hoops big Top Ten matchup tonight at McKale

Hour 1 CNN freezes out Zucker...why? And Ryan Larson on NFL QBs with ice in their veins.

Congressman David Schweikert joins Chris to discuss goings on DC. The United States has spent $76K per person on the COVID response...tell the doctor where it hurts. A call from the Volunteer State about impressions of a Tennessee couple's recent visit to Tucson. You probably already know their first observation. Affordable housing is a hot issue in Tucson. Leaders decry the lack of state law to control rents. Chris reflects on 12 years of repeated times the City of Tucson has throttled the inventory of rentals. Will voters ever Wake Up?

Hour 2 David Schweikert on cold hard cash and renters frozen out in Tucson

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