• 32: Scot Mussi - President of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club
    Jul 31 2024

    Scot Mussi is President of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, a non-profit advocacy organization founded in 2005 which focuses on “advancing a pro-growth, limited government agenda in Arizona.” Mussi was born and raised Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University in 2004. He lives in Gilbert with his wife and their three children.

    In this episode of the Grand Canyon Times Podcast, he discusses the requirements for Arizona election officials to remove voter registration that do not have proof of U.S. citizenship, as well as other predictions regarding election security this fall.

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    28 mins
  • 31: Ned Ryun, Founder of American Majority
    Jul 12 2024

    Ned Ryun, founder of American Majority, appeared on the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss his predictions on potential nominees from both Republican and Democrat parties, as well as the impact of absentee ballots in the upcoming electionRyun is a former writer for President George W. Bush.

    Before founding American Majority Action he created Generation Joshua, a civics education program. He also writes weekly opinion pieces for American Greatness, and was previously appointed to the 1776 Commission by President Donald Trump. Ryun lives with his wife and four children in Virginia.

    Founded in 2008, American Majority Action focuses on training and organizing activists to engage in voter education, mobilization efforts, and advocacy.

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    42 mins
  • 30: Steve Cortes Discusses the Debate Between Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden
    Jul 3 2024

    Steve Cortes appeared on the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss the recent debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, and the impact it will have on Arizona Voters.

    Bio:
    Cortes is a political advisor and commentator. He previously traded global currencies and interest rates for 25 years for large international hedge funds. He has been an on-air broadcaster for CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. Cortes founded LAW in 2022 to conduct research and develops proposals on public policies impacting American workers and the economy.

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    55 mins
  • 29: Jeff Tobey, candidate, Peoria Unified School District
    Jun 26 2024

    Jeff Tobey, candidate for the governing board of Peoria Unified School District, appeared on the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss the reasons he's running and his plans to make student and staff safety a priority in the district.

    Bio

    Tobey is currently running for a seat on the Peoria Unified School District board, which will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot. Tobey is the father of four children in the community, with ages ranging from toddler to high school student. Tobey received his Bachelor's in Communications from Arizona State University. He has served as Safety Chair for his church, and is currently the treasurer of his HOA.

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    33 mins
  • 28: Hundreds of Millions Spent in Arizona to Combat Homelessness; What are the Results?
    Jun 19 2024
    Austin VanDerHeyden, the Municipal Affairs Liaison at The Goldwater Institute, joined the Grand Canyon Times podcast to discuss his organization’s new report showing that hundreds of millions of dollars has been spent to “combat homelessness” by the Phoenix and Tucson governments, with little transparency or return on investment.He also discussed a measure that will appear on the 2024 General Election ballot in Arizona, Prop 312, which would allow property owners to claim a tax credit for expenses incurred to mitigate homelessness-related issues on their property. Established in 1998 and based in Phoenix, The Goldwater Institute is a nonprofit public policy research and litigation organization. It promotes free-market principles and limited government. The Institute conducts research, provides policy recommendations, and engages in litigation to protect individual rights and state sovereignty. It was named after U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater. The Institute focuses on various policy areas, including education, healthcare, and property rights.
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    30 mins
  • 27: Patrick Brenner Discusses Public Records Law and School Choice in Arizona
    Jun 14 2024

    Patrick Brenner, founder and president of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), joins the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss public records law, school choice, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

    In this episode, he covers the institute's pending lawsuits against the city of Scottsdale and Mesa Public Schools related to Arizona's public records law.SPPI is a research organization focused on formulating, promoting, and defending public policy solutions. It operates in eight U.S. states: Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California.This episode can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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    45 mins
  • 26: Dr. Sterling Burnett Discusses the Creation of "Chief Heat Officers" in Arizona
    Jun 5 2024

    H. Sterling Burnett, director of the Arthur B. Robinson Center on Climate and Environmental Policy, joins the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss the creation of "chief heat officers" within the State of Arizona government and Phoenix city government, the agenda behind those positions, and the way in which "heat related" deaths are reported within Arizona. Dr. Burnett is also the managing editor of The Heartland Institute's Environment & Climate News and previously worked at the National Center for Policy Analysis for 18 years.This episode can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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    32 mins
  • 25: League of American Workers President Steve Cortes discusses results of new poll of Arizona voters
    Apr 3 2024

    Steve Cortes, founder and president of the League of American Workers (LAW), joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss the results of a new poll of Arizona voters.

    Among other findings, the poll results show:

    • Former President Donald Trump ( R) leads President Biden (D) by four points among Arizona voters in the 2024 race for the White House: https://grandcanyontimes.com/stories/657187403-trump-leads-biden-by-four-points-in-arizona-poll-shows

    • 72% of Arizona voters think the federal government is weak at securing the U.S. borders: https://grandcanyontimes.com/stories/657316386-72-of-arizona-voters-think-federal-government-weak-at-securing-u-s-borders-says-new-poll

    • 56% of Arizona voters think President Joe Biden’s border policies are to blame for crimes like an illegal alien’s February 22 murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley: https://grandcanyontimes.com/stories/657336942-56-of-arizona-voters-think-biden-border-policies-contribute-to-crimes-like-illegal-alien-s-murder-of-laken-riley-says-new-poll

    The survey released by LAW was conducted among 600 likely Arizona voters on March 14-17, 2024 by North Star Public Opinion Research.

    Cortes is a political advisor and commentator. He previously traded global currencies and interest rates for 25 years for large international hedge funds. He has been an on-air broadcaster for CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. He founded LAW in 2022 to conduct research and develops proposals on public policies impacting American workers and the economy.





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